News Round-Up from Day 1 at Nokia World 2008

2008-12-02T22:37:26+02:00

Nokia World 2008 is taking place now in Barcelona, and there were a lot of significant announcements during the first day of the show.

For starters, there is a S60 5th Edition new mobile computer, the Nokia N97, which combines a large, bright 3.5" touch display with a full QWERTY keyboard in a very distinctive form factor. Use the Nokia N97 to connect to mobile broadband using WLAN or HSDPA (3.5G). Find directions and locations with the integrated A-GPS and included maps. Additional features include a 5 mega pixel camera with dual LED flash and automatic geotagging of images and videos.

Watch a video demo of the Nokia N97.

View the device specifications for the Nokia N97.

Read the product sheet for the Nokia N97. (PDF file)

At Nokia World there were also updates about Nokia Messaging, which mobilises consumer e-mail and consumer instant messaging (IM) solutions on Nokia devices. There was also news about the latest version of Nokia Maps, integrated with Ovi as a free service that allows people to pre-plan their journey at home on their PC and synchronise with their mobile device.

And last – but not least - Nokia today announced that it has completed its offer to acquire Symbian Limited, the software company that develops and licenses Symbian OS, the market-leading open operating system for mobile devices. Learn more about this significant news announcement.

Additionally, information about the planned Symbian Foundation can be found at www.symbianfoundation.org.

Watch presentations that took place during the first day at Nokia World.

And stay tuned for more updates tomorrow.

What do you think of the announcements coming out of Nokia World today? Let us know your thoughts and ideas. Continue the conversation with us now.

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2008-10-28T18:46:01+02:00

You have read the headlines, now get the details then come back here to continue the conversation. New APIs enable Flash Lite developers to access device-application data, such as that held in Calendar and Contacts, as well as information on a device’s location. Together, the UI- and platform-access enhancements enable Flash Lite developers to create a completely new breed of context-aware applications and services that provide users with information unique to their own experiences.

Quick list:

View the webinar recording and discuss it.
Continue conversations you started in San Franciso or Milan.
Download the S60 5th Edition SDK

Start with the Webinar ...

Robert Burdick, Sr. Architect with Nokia and Peter Kacandes, Sr. Technical Marketing Manager at Adobe presented an in-depth webinar covering the newest Flash technologies on Nokia devices. Developers of Flash Lite benefit from the UI enhancements in S60 5th Edition, with more screen real estate and touch interaction enabling users to more easily and intuitively navigate Flash Lite content and applications. The on-screen keyboard also is available for text and data entry. S60 5th Edition continues to support Flash Lite 3.0, with the addition of ActionScript extensions to take advantage of S60 Platform Services. These extensions provide access to:

The application manager.
Calendar records.
Contacts records.
Log information.
SMS and MMS messaging.
The media gallery.
Device location.
Landmarks.
System information.
Sensors.

More information available here

Join us at MAX...

Nokia is joining with Adobe during the Adobe MAX 2008 events in San Francisco, and Milan, to highlight the opportunities open to designers and developers in bringing content to mobile devices. We will be highlighting new packaging and distribution opportunities, discussing S60 Platform Services and showcasing some recent product releases.

Series 40 now with Webkit and Flash Lite 3
The world’s most popular mobile platform now has fully featured web capabilities. With the announcement of the Series 40 platform 6th Edition – Nokia brings a full Webkit browser, Flash Lite 3, as well as large screen and A-GPS support. Coupled with .nfl (Nokia Flash Lite) - a dedicated format that makes packaging simple, Series 40 presents the opportunity for Flash and web developers to reach the mobile mass market.
Series 40 6th Edition features highlights
Bringing a full webkit browser, Flash Lite 3 , A-GPS through Java ME, support for bigger screen sizes, enhanced keypad input, wireless networking, as well as dedicated Flash Lite packaging options, this edition opens the doors to mass market web and flash services.
S60 5th Edition with Platform Services
Nokia have extended S60 to create the most open, most powerful mobile platform available. With S60 – there are few limits. With the widest choice of tools, and programming languages – and particular emphasis on web and runtime support – you should be thinking of S60 whenever you look to bring content to a mobile audience. S60 is open to innovation too - as Nokia do not seek to restrict the channels or types of application developers can create and distribute.
S60 5th Edition features highlights
Bringing touch, sensor and tactile support, along with enhanced screen and TV out features. S60 5th Edition also allows web and flash developers to reach further into the device. Web developers can now use functionality such as tilt sensor, location, calendar, contacts and much more – creating opportunities to extend web services like never before.
Download the S60 5th Edition SDK

Conference sessions in San Francisco 16 - 19 November. Download brochure.

Learn About the Nokia Mobile Browser, Flash, and
Flash Lite Experience
• Speakers: Policarpo Guerrero, Ung-Ping Tian
• When: Tuesday, November 18, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Overview:
This session explores the commercial opportunities with Nokia platforms for Flash and web
developers. Nokia was the first to bring webkit full browsing and Flash Lite to consumers
worldwide. Using the skills you already have for creating web content, you can easily extend
into the mobile space by exploring Nokia technologies. CityLite will be co-presenting to share
its experience in bringing applications to market, specifically Flash Lite applications that
deliver online services. All attendees will get a chance to win a Nokia device and other prizes.
• Audience: Creative Designer, Application
• Developer Skill: General Audience
• Products: Flash Lite, Flash, Design Premium, Creative Suite
Flash Lite Programming for Nokia Devices
• Speakers: Robert Burdick
• When:
Monday, November 17, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, November 18, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Abstract:
This session will give you an insight to the latest development opportunities offered by Nokia
and touch on new capabilities and devices. Nokia will give you a practical overview on
security, packaging and distribution. From Flash, to Web Runtimes, to integrated services -
learn how Nokia is making it easier for design and web professionals to create content for
mobile markets.
• Audience: Web Designer, Creative Designer, Application
• Developer Skill: Intermediate
Open Screen Project: Ride the Wave
• Speakers: Francisco Kattan, Eric John, Anup Murarka, Steve Sprigg, Ryan Hughes, Paul Sinclair
• When: Monday, November 17, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Abstract:
Find out about an initiative developed by Adobe and leading industry partners to enable developers and
content providers to deliver rich Internet experiences across connected devices through a consistent
runtime. Join a panel of Adobe and industry representatives for an interactive Q&A session to learn what the
Open Screen Project vision means for designers, developers, and organizations like yours and how you can
participate in this exciting project.
• Audience: Web Developer, Web Designer, Partner Decision Maker, Creative Designer, Business
Decision Maker, Architect, Application
• Developer Skill: General Audience

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News Round-Up from Day 1 at Nokia World 2008

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