Nokia Labs (Beta) - A gateway to Beta S60 Applications
Written by Glenn Letham
Friday, 07 September 2007
If you've kept tabs on the blogs over at S60.com then you're likely aware that "Tommi" has just been appointed his dream job of heading up the Nokia Labs. Read on for more about the labs.
Congrats to Tommi and thanks for the update. He points out that he'll still keep blogging, however, visitors to the S60 applications blog should expect a "Nokia Labs" flavor. He points out that we can expect the following from him over the next couple of months:
1. Get all relevant Nokia apps&services into the Beta Labs loop
2. Foster an active user community around Beta Labs, and encourage them into co-creation with Nokia (via redesign of the website, top-level blog, transparent feedback system, active two-way dialogue, etc.)
3. Foster "beta culture" inside Nokia
- removing barriers to releasing pre-commercial stuff to the Beta Labs
- getting lead-users (= top contributors of Beta Labs) more closely involved in Nokia's innovation process
Thos of you not familiar with the :bas I encourage you to do so. At first glance you'll find downloadable applications like the very popular and cool Sports Tracker - if you have a GPS-enabled N95 then this is a fantastic and fun solution as you track and monitor your progress as you walk, hike, bike or what have you. Also noteworthy is the recently updated Gizmo for S60 enabling S60 device users very simple and effective instant messaging.
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If you've kept tabs on the blogs over at S60.com then you're likely aware that "Tommi" has just been appointed his dream job of heading up the Nokia Labs. Read on for more about the labs.
