Fortinet, a provider of multi-threat security solutions, just announced FortiClient Mobile, an integrated security software agent for Microsoft Windows Mobile (who cares) and Symbian OS-enabled mobile smartphones and PDAs. FortiClient Mobile allows mobile operators and handset manufacturers to offer subscribers increased security. The software is the first mobile endpoint security solution on the market to…
Archives for June 2006
Hi-end Nokia phones to come with Yahoo applications
We’ve already seen this in Australia. Now the same thing comes to the Asian market, as all the multimedia phones and smartphones from Nokia will now be pre-loaded with popular Yahoo applications. This will enable consumers to have access to a range of popular services including messenger, e-mail, search, connections, photos, ringtones and games. Yahoo’s…
McAfee to protect Symbian Signing
McAfee, Inc. announced automated online virus scanning for the market-leading Symbian Signed mobile application certification program. The Symbian Signed program, which authenticates and tests third-party applications against industry-agreed quality guidelines, will now include virus scanning to provide additional confidence to network operators and consumers. During the second half of 2006, all applications and content submitted…
Symbian Database Components
Symbian’s Internal Database, EDBMS, strikes a balance between functionality and small footprint, letting you create database apps that run without alteration across diverse mobile devices. Dr.Dobb’s Portal has an in-depth article which discusses EDBMS and deals with such issues as limitations, physical implementation, retrieving and managing data, indexes, datatypes, client-side access and more. Good read.
Wayfinder Navigator works on all new phones
Popular navigation package, Wayfinder Navigator, now supports all the latest Nokia S60 3rd Edition and Sony Ericsson UIQ 3 smartphones. It’s easy to use and provide voice and map directions, helping you quickly find the fastest way, avoiding traffic disturbances, toll roads or speed cameras. The new feature, Service Window, gives additional power to Wayfinder…
Voylent Communicator: end-to-end encryption for smartphones
Voylend, the recently announced Symbian Platinum Partner, has released the Voylent Communicator for Symbian S60 platform to provide privacy and security against communications eavesdropping and tampering. The software uses Circuit Switched Data (CSD) calls and allow encrypted end-to-end phone calls. Features: Software implementation Internet, IP, GPRS/EDGE/EDVO/UMTS are not required to establish a secure voice connection…
The PC/smartphone issues – similarities and differences
Bill Ray of TheRegister.co.uk asks and interesting question – Are mobiles a model for future? In its analysis he starts with something I agree almost 100% and that is the fact that mobile phones are not, and never will be, the open and truly flexible platform that desktop computers provide. The issue he points out…
Nokia N70 awarded
By beating off the stiff competition, Nokia N70 has been awarded “Best Mobile Entertainment Handset” at the annual Mobile Entertainment Awards, the Meffys. The device (N70) perfectly illustrates Nokia’s commitment to offering powerful, all-inclusive handsets that aid people in their daily lives. The Meffys, organised by the Mobile Entertainment Forum, are the industry’s official benchmark…
Handy Tools for UIQ 3 phones released
Epocware just announces Handy Tools for Symbian UIQ 3.0 (Sony Ericsson) smartphones. Handy Tools is a suite of programs which will help user to organize the work with his smartphone more efficiently and includes Handy Safe, Handy Day and Handy Expense utilities. Handy Day is the mobile organizer that guarantees user information, appointments or tasks…
Nokia to provide a solution for NTT DoCoMo's "9 series" users
Remember NTT DoCoMo’s FOMA “9 series”. I’ve posted the info about F902iS, D902iS and SH902iS. Well, Nokia today announced that NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan is using Nokia’s Intellisync SyncML Server to power a new data storage service for customers purchasing the DoCoMo 902is Series or any other 3G phone after that. The Data Security…