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Free applications, free Symbian Signing

By: , IntoMobile
Saturday, June 24th, 2006 at 3:05 AM

With Symbian platform security introduced in S60 3rd Edition devices, an important path has been opened for freeware applications that require certification. Although most functions are open and certain capabilities can be granted by the user at the time of the application’s installation, other capabilities can’t be granted by the user; these require certification of the software.

Symbian and Cellmania announced new support for freeware applications, allowing them to be Symbian Signed for the first time. Symbian will be introducing a mechanism for applications to be tested and Symbian Signed if they successfully pass the standard test criteria. The scheme will be sponsored by Symbian and its major licensees. Cellmania, who is also a sponsor, tests and certifies the applications at no cost to developers and makes the applications available in its catalog. Freeware developers can place the applications in their preferred distribution channels.

For more information Forum Nokia has prepared an Acrobat document – Signing Tips. Also, visit SymbianSigned’s page which deals with freeware applications.

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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.

  • Antony Pranata

    I like the initiative of giving free Symbian signing for freeware applications. Without this program, freeware would have been dead. I have only once complaint from this program, i.e. the time needed to sign an application (it takes about 2-3 weeks). IMHO, it is too long.

  • Darius Sinclair™

    Thanks a lot USman. That pretty much solves all of them.