This week’s announced X-Series from 3 also featured Skype among the partners. However, Skype has not completed its own solution for Symbian handsets and the company has chosen iSkoot to deliver a solution to mobile operators. 3 is the first mobile operator to launch this new service and will preload the iSkoot’s Skype-branded solution on…
X-Series from 3 launched
Hutchison Whampoa Limited announced the global launch of the X-Series from 3. The X-Series from 3 marks the beginning of the Internet via mobile broadband, and heralds a new way of doing business for mobile network operators. It will extend several of the core applications and uses of the broadband Internet to the mobile handset,…
Music recommender gets vlogged
Simon Singleton from Puregroove Records talks with Steve Garfield about the Nokia’s upcoming Music Recommenders service. Simon is one of the selected recommenders, who selects the music for the Nokia’s service users. His company, Puregroove Records, is a well-known record store, located in Northern London. The video is taken with the Nokia N93.
Nokia expands Intellisync Device Management
Nokia announced expanded support within its Intellisync Device Management solution for managing Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync settings on the Nokia Eseries devices, and Windows Mobile 5.0 powered devices. The Intellisync Device Management solution allows an IT administrator to centrally configure and manage mobile email, calendar and contact settings over the air, taking the burden of manually…
Road Angel Mobile protects your driving licence
Road Angel, the UK’s market leading driver safety system, launched a mobile phone application that transforms a Symbian smartphone into a driver safety system. The new application warns drivers of various hazards that may threaten their safety or driving licence, including fixed and mobile camera positions, average speed monitoring areas, accident blackspots, primary school locations…
Synchronize Google Calendar with your phone
Google Calendar users will appreciate the fact that now they can directly synchronize their appointments and tasks with their phone. Yes, you can always synchronize Google Calendar with Outlook and then synchronize Outlook with your phone, but that’s two steps. There are Two direct solutions available: GCalSync – an open source Java-based application (still in…
Watch Google Video files on your mobile phone
Introducing srobbin Mobile Video service, which allows you to search and watch Google Video (AVI and MP4 files) from your mobile phone. The web-based service is free and works on all Symbian devices. However, to enjoy the full benefits of the mobile video you’ll need a fast phone connection, as well as enough storage on…
Music Recommenders beta launched
Music Recommenders, Nokia’s music service announced recently at the Nokia Open Studio 2006, just launched in beta. As mentioned, the service, “godfathered” by David Bowie, will give users unique and customizable music recommendations, selected by the experts in 40 of the world’s best independent stores. Current beta site looks very stylish and simple navigation makes…
GMail goes mobile
GMail users will be delighted to know that Google released the Java mobile client for their popular free email service. The new Java application gives users more speed in an easy to use interface. No need to use Gmail’s POP3 connectivity any more – the new Google’s mobile app will reduce all the hassles associated…
OneBridge 5.5 announced
Sybase iAnywhere announced the release of OneBridge 5.5, which extends enterprise email and applications to mobile workers. Version 5.5 provides new interoperability with the company’s Afaria 5.5, supports more than 130 mobile devices, simplifies the evaluation process for businesses, and provides administrators and users with enhanced security, management and email capabilities. OneBridge 5.5 is a…