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Symbian Platform Security FAQ v2.0
Symbian OS platform security is a fundamental concept addressing the security and integrity of data and applications. Application developers have to take it into account when developing and certifying Symbian C++ applications. This document answers the most frequently asked questions about the platform security implemented from S60 3rd Edition onwards. Among others, capabilities, data caging, application testing, signing, and certification are discussed. Download.
Porting from 2nd to 3rd Edition v1.1
This updated document provides guidelines and describes how to port S60 2nd Edition C++ applications to S60 3rd Edition. The main changes between S60 2nd and 3rd Edition are in the application base constructor (for skin changes), new application entry point, target type, application resource, registration, and security. The document has been written based on experiences from porting regular S60 2nd Edition C++ applications, such S60 Platform: POP/IMAP Example. There are code snippets from the example in the document for demonstrative purposes. Download.
S60 UI Specification Guideline
This document is a practical guideline that explains how to create a good user interface (UI) specification for any application designed for the S60 platform. The document describes the purpose of the UI specification and the process needed for its creation. The S60 UI Specification Template published with this document can be used to plan UI specifications for S60 applications. Download.
So, go on and develop some great applications we all want to use. 
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
