Nokia Maps 2.0 launched in beta form at the Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona, Spain, bringing with it a handful of features that many S60 users were likely using to great extent. So, with the application’s exit from beta testing, Nokia Maps 2.0 is ready to bring GPS navigation to the S60-masses for free.…
Samsung L870 is the first Soul smartphone?
Roughly a month ago we posted about six upcoming Samsung phones. One of the devices mentioned was the L870 smartphone, and now, thanks to the Mobile.cz, we have more details to report about that particular device. The upcoming handset looks kinda familiar making us think this is the first Soul smartphone. To be fair, I…
CellPhoneSoft releases BigBen app for Symbian UIQ 3 smartphones
Zoltan from CellPhoneSoft just informed me about his new product, BigBen. The simple application is designed to protect Symbian UIQ3 (Sony Ericsson, Motorola) smartphone owners from accidental use by locking keys, while displaying a large digital or analog clock. Sounds like an iPhone, especially when you add background images to the mix. Still, BigBen goes…
UIQ Technology cancels U.S. Fast Track events; Announces Chairman of the Board
We’re sad to report UIQ Technology canceled their Fast Track events in Boston and San Francisco. Low attendance is the reason and they decided to take it easy for now. We want to create the best environment for our developer community to meet people, interact and learn lots of new fantastic news and details and…
DreamConnect 3 optimized for finger input
DreamSpring released a new version of its popular contact management application for Symbian UIQ phones – DreamConnect 3. The version 3.60 is primarily enhanced to make the application more accessible using fingers, hence it’s ideal for those owning the Sony Ericsson W960i smartphone. Gesture support providers quicker and more convenient access to contact details. Users…
Sony Ericsson P5 Paris caught in the wild
This isn’t the first time we’re seeing the Sony Ericsson P5 or the so called Paris smartphone. Heck, we even know most of the specs. However, this is the first time we have a clear shot of the device. Scrap that, we have few images proving just how cool handset Sony Ericsson will be releasing…
Nokia E66 and E71 live and in the wild!
Following up on those rather low-quality spy shots of the upcoming Nokia business phones – the Nokia E66 and E71 – it looks like Espoo’s let their newest cats out of their bags. The Nokia E66 and Nokia E71 are set to take Nokia’s enterprise handset portfolio to new levels. As expected, both business-oriented handsets…
Nokia E71 to be announced tomorrow?
A rumor on the street is that the Finnish giant will be announcing its long awaited E71 smartphone tomorrow. The upcoming device builds on top of its predecessors, the E61/E61i models, and has everything the mentioned two smartphones lacked. Aside from the full QWERTY-keyboard, there’s a built-in GPS, better 3.2 megapixels camera, more available RAM,…
SlingMedia updates SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile, S60 – SlingPlayer now supported on Nokia N95 8GB
Just as expected, Sling Media has released updates to its SlingPlayer Mobile for all Windows Mobile (that includes both touchscreen and non-touchscreen; Professional and Standard) version as well as S60. Following on the announcement that SlingPlayer Mobile will be coming to UIQ, SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile gets upped to version 1.6, while S60 users…
Plusmo, WeatherBug announce S60 widgets
Nokia’s S60 Web Run Time Widgets platform recently got two important partners – Plusmo and WeatherBug. Plusmo said that it will provide users with instant access to the latest news, sports scores and other Web-based information. A simple UI and one-click access to content, as well as the automatic updates are naturally in the mix,…