Python for S60, aka PyS60, keeps maturing. The latest version, released just in time developers can get their acts together and eventually submit their apps to Nokia’s Ovi Store, brings few important features: Single signed runtime Improved application packager Earier runtime deployment New APIs Full-screen mode support for S60 5th Edition (i.e. Nokia 5800 XpressMusic,…
Google updates YouTube S60 client to include support for touch-enabled devices
Remember the native YouTube client for Symbian S60 we’ve talked about some time ago? Well, Google has released an updated version to include support for touch-enabled devices, such as the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and the upcoming Nokia N97. The problem is that not all is shiny. Although you will be able to browse around clips,…
Nokia Messaging for Symbian S60 5th Edition released in beta
We know Nokia Messaging for touch-enabled Symbian S60 5th Edition is scheduled for May, but Nokia released a beta version of the application for those willing to try out new things. All of the features of the original Nokia Messaging client remain intact, hence the touch-enabled version can also sing along up to 10 POP3…
Nokia E75 gets iSync plug-in to sing along Apple computers
In an effort to entice Mac users to better use Nokia phones, the Finnish company keeps rolling iSync plugins for their devices. Latest in the queue is the enterprise-friendly Nokia E75. The plug-in is ready, waiting for Mac users at Nokia’s website. Now they (I’m a PC :)) can make their QWERTY keyboard equipped smartphone…
MobiSystems’ OfficeSuite gets optimized for S50 5th Edition
Mobile Systems has recently announced a new version of its popular mobile office suite – OfficeSuite. The key new feature of the updated app is the support for touch-enabled, S60 5th Edition, which ensures the application works well on the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. As for the rest of the features, here’s an excerpt from the…
Nokia Friend View updated to include friend alerts
Remember Friend View, Nokia’s location-aware Twitter-like app for Symbian S60 smartphones? Well, it has been recently updated to include friend alerts in the mix. Now the application can run in the background in “Normal” or “Active” modes and a “pling-plung” from Friend View will tell you that your friend is close by so you can…
WeFi gets a Fring add-on to allow users access to millions of WiFi hotspots
WeFi, the company behind the first open community-based global Wi-Fi network, and Fring launched the WeFi add-on for Fring to give users mobile access to the database of 20 million WiFi hotspots around the world. If you need to pick one Fring add-on to install, this is the one. That’s in case you’re travelling often…
Deal: Unlocked Nokia E63 for $198.39 with free shipping!
One of Nokia’s retail partners, Dell, has a great offer for the full QWERTY-keyboard equipped Nokia E63. The device is available for $198.39 – that’s with instant savings of $49.60 and free shipping! Those 200 bucks buys you one of the best Symbian S60 smartphones on the market today. There are few differences between the…
Symbian ported to work on Intel’s Atom
Obviously bright and capable guys in the SOSCO (S60 on Symbian Customer Operations) team have managed to make Symbian S60 run on an off-the-shelf Atom based motherboard from Intel. And while that’s impressive and certainly opens tons of possibilities, considering the capability of the platform, there’s no idea what to do about it. Rather, at…
Nimbuzz for Symbian S60 reaches version 2.0
The popular multi IM and social network client, Nimbuzz, has been recently updated for Symbian S60 devices. Version 2.0 brings tons of improvements, among which you’ll certainly notice the brand new UI, which now has 4 tabs: Nimbuzz (buddy-list), Chats, Phone Calls, and Messaging. But there are tons of other changes as well, including: Ability…