Over at Nokia (NYSE: NOK) Research Center’s pages, Ed from E-Series blog spotted the new version of Wellness Diary (1.01). Wellness Diary is an S60 application that stores and analyzes wellness-related data collected from everyday life. It could be used for such things as monitoring and tracking everyday wellness related issues (weight, exercise, eating, etc.) and lifestyle management.
The applications works on all Nokia S60 v2.6 or higher devices. More information and download instructions are available from here.
SymbianGuru spotted fascinating video of the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) 888 wearable concept phone in action. It’s touch based, light, flexible, smart, easy to use, location sensitive, it has superior graphics and animation, and… it seems too far away. Ten years at least, as far as I see. But who knows, things can change rapidly…
In May of the last year, we’ve introduced emoze to our reader. They offer a free push email service and are the first company in the world to ever do so. Now, they’ve created a very intriguing marketing campaign to put their service in the spotlight by comparing it with the push-email leader – Blackberry (NSDQ: RIMM). In an essence, they invite 3GSM visitors to visit their booth at 12:00 on 13th February for the “only one will survive” ultimate showdown – emoze vs Blackberry. And… Will U pick up the glove?
It seems that something interesting is cooking-up in the research centers of the Japanese-Swedish company. Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) filled a hard-to-miss patent for the mobile phone docking station, which should sport the full QWERTY keyboard, additional screen and the speakers. Is this a dream coming true? A device which you can have with you all the time and then just dock it home and use it as a regular computer? We’ll watch this space carefully and keep you posted. (via Unwiredview)
Nokia (NYSE: NOK)’s Next-Gen gaming platform is coming and there’s nothing new about it. However, thanks to the PocketGamer, we know that Nokia held a secret workshop for the small group of American and Asian publishers. Of course, the small group is also THE group, and includes such companies like Disney, EA, Sega, THQ, Namco, Capcom and some small smaller mobile gaming companies (Glu Mobile, Digital Chocolate, etc). Furthermore, the article reveals that the Finish giant is preparing the similar event for in Madrid for European developers.
It’s good to know that things are moving. It’s just, we would like to know more and from the official sources if possible.
As the market for UIQ 3 applications is growing, Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) Developer World decided to additionaly help developers by preparing the new UIQ 3 tutorial series.
The first article is already online, and explains general information about the platform. Among the covered topics are:
Symbian coding idioms and conventions
UIQ UI configurations
Application framework
Current and future UIQ 3 developers can read the full article here.
Leading communications technology firm Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has announced on Friday that it will further expand its Komárom plant (northwest Hungary), investing EUR 10 million in the project.
Construction of the new building, in which Nokia will deal with delivery-related tasks, will be launched soon, Nokia said in a statement. The new facility will sprawl on 10,000 sqm and is to be complted by August this year.
Mobile phone production kicked off in the Komárom plant seven years ago and the factory produced its 300 millionth handset (a Nokia 2310) at the end of 2006.
“The new investment indicates that Nokia remains committed to Hungary and the Komárom plant," said Timo Kahelin, chief executive of Nokia Komárom Kft.
In January 2004, Nokia decided to expand the Komárom unit and pumped more than EUR 50 million into it, widening the production area to over 50,000 square metres.
The factory currently operates with a staff of some 4,000 people, but Nokia said it would recruit additional workers.
Dr. Tero Ojanperä: Technology Symposium Session: Defining the Next Technological Evolution
Harri Männistö: Mobile TV Panel
Mary McDowell: Name of session to come
Simon Beresford-Wylie: Name of session to come
The live webcast will be February 12th between 11:00 and 12:00 CET
(+1) time. 5 AM in NYC, 2 AM in California, 4 AM for me in Texas.
I really miss the Nokia World style blogging. What happened? The N series blog at CES was a joke, and now there won’t even be a blog for what is essentially the most important wireless exhibition that will happen this year!
UPDATE: After looking at Nokia’s 3GSM website more closely I have found some new information. Gerhard Romen, the head of NFC Market Development at Nokia will be giving a presentation about NFC. Simon Beresford-Wylie’s session has been given a name: "Redefining Vendors for Future Success"
When I get bored I often browse the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) careers page. It helps me get an idea of what the company is trying to do, and what sort of experience and education I need to have under my belt in order to become an employee. This job post is awesome:
Position Description:
Web 2.0: blogs, pod casts, mobile access, digital services, social media. Ring a bell? Are you interested in becoming a member of a winning team at Nokia to help shape the company’s digital future? If the answer is yes, then read on.
As a web experience manager within Nokia Strategic Marketing/Lifetime Relationship Management you will create, concept, manage, organize and facilitate various web concepts for nokia.com globally as well as ensure the implementation of those are planned and approved. You will also contribute to the overall Nokia web strategy creation which is aligned with Nokia marketing strategy as well as individual business group strategies.
Requirements:
6-8 years of working experience in online and business development related work with unique insight into Nokia process and realities of implementing global concepts at the area and local level. Proven communications skills sensitive to multicultural environment, negotiation and problem solving skills. Financial and budgeting experience required. Strategy development experience. Experience in project management, quality, measurement and process development. Facilitation and orchestration skills. Experience in consumer marketing. Agency understanding and experience required.
Business Unit Description:
The focus in Lifetime Relationship Management is to convert Nokia switchers into Nokia loyalists and retain them. Online is a key channel to make this happen and web experience and its continuous improvement plays an important role.
Let’s just say I shot Sonja an email
I have no where near the amount of experience listed above, but I am interested in hearing more about Nokia’s push in to social media. The BU description is really icing on the cake for this mouth watering application.
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