As usual 3GSM threw up a few surprises. Nokia's announcement of its new Eseries and Nseries devices were not one of those surprises; undoubtedly the worst kept secret of the shows announcements. The Nokia 6110 Navigator was the only device largely unheralded by Internet rumors. While its Eseries and Nseries cousins have created a greater buzz the 6110 shows an interesting dichotomy in the strategy of Nokia's various divisions. Nokia's Mobile Phones seems to be pursuing a more differentiated approach in its use of S60; its recent devices have focused on clear market segments, music, sports, and now navigation. NMP seems to be using a convergent platform to create devices that largely de-emphasize convergence, an indication of how embedded S60 is becoming with Nokia range.

While Nokia had problems keeping the lid on their new devices, Motorola has no such issues and the MOTORIZR Z8 came as something of a surprise, for several reasons. The most obvious reason for surprise being that Motorola seemed to have turned its back on Symbian and UIQ in favor of other solutions. The second surprise is that Motorola used the MOTORIZR Z8 to introduce a new design concept. A flash in the pan or a resurgence of UIQ in Motorola's line up, only time will tell.

On the UIQ front Sony Ericsson's call for additional investors in UIQ is certainly a potentially interesting twist in the platform story – creating something of a mini-me Symbian. Sony Ericsson's announcement said they were already in discussions with potential investors. Given the potential embarrassment of failing to get any takers from such an invitation, those talks may be at quite an advanced stage.

We spoke to Johan Sandberg this week, about this and other facets of UIQ's new status and expect to publish that interview next week. We think it will be an interesting read – so keep a look out for it.

Sony Ericsson unveils plans for opening up UIQ - Sony Ericsson held a media and analyst briefing today to issue an open invitation to phone vendors to become shareholders in UIQ Technology AB following Sony Ericsson’s acquisition of the Swedish software company from Symbian Ltd on February 2.

Nokia and Vodafone announce key milestones in S60 software collaboration - Nokia and Vodafone have announced a significant milestone in their collaboration on the development of S60 software on Symbian OS™, with the release of the first Vodafone specific software package to all S60 licensees.

Opera 9 goes mobile - Opera Software has announced plans to upgrade mobile Web browsing by developing Opera 9 for mobile phones in all major platforms. Opera 9 has enriched Web use on the PC with new technologies, and now the leading browser innovator will deliver the same groundbreaking functionality to mobile phones. The upcoming Opera Mobile edition includes the latest in PC browsing features such as Widgets and Intelligent Zoom.

Symbian OS News updates

• FOMA F903iX HIGH-SPEED launched today is based on Symbian OS


• Visto advances simplicity on hot new Symbian devices


• BLStream brings Blogia mobile blogging to Symbian smartphones


• MusicStation: The world's music, all of the time, for every music mobile


• Symbian 2006 - Highlights and Financials


• AdStar to Use Nokia's S60 Platform to Trial End-to-End Ad Service for Mobile Online Publishers


• Boingo Demonstrates Wi-Fi Roaming Solution for Symbian Smartphones


• Nokia unleashes second wave of Nokia Eseries business devices


• Nokia N77: Live TV when you want it


• SysOpen Digia Plc introduces Mobility Business Suite


• BrainMedia Extends Music and Video Content Distribution System to Symbian Smartphones


• Nokia Mobile Search adds ability to search for content stored on your device


• DataViz' RoadSync v3.0, Subfolders and Exchange Server 2007 Mobile Enhancements for S60 on Symbian OS

LBS News updates

• NAVTEQ Announces European Winners of Global LBS Challenge


• Registration is Now Open for Where 2.0 - Where else would you rather be?


• Run on Nokia's mapping and navigation application smart2go


• Ekahau Announces Wi-Fi Location Tracking Badge with Display and Two-Way Messaging Capabilities


• SPRINT CUSTOMERS NOW HAVE THE POWER TO USE GPS TO FIND APARTMENTS RIGHT ON THEIR PHONES

Interested in more LBS news and resources? Visit our friends at LBSzone.com

TapRoot will be hosting a job fair, by appointment only, on March 2, 2007 - TapRoot is seeking to hire experienced embedded software developers with knowledge in Smartphone operating systems; Microsoft Windows Mobile(R), Symbian(R) and Linux(TM).

Registration is Now Open for Where 2.0 - Where else would you rather be? - For two days, Where 2.0 will be the most important location in the world of location-based technology. On May 29 and 30, Where 2.0 will bring together the speakers, the sessions, the events, and the attendees that promise to map out the future of the geospatial industry

INFONXX and VoiceSignal Develop Ad-Supported Voice-Enabled Mobile Search and Directory Enquirie - INFONXX, the world’s premier provider of directory enquiry and enhanced information services, and VoiceSignal, the global leader in mobile voice technology solutions, announced today “VSearch”, the world’s first embedded handset-server application that offers to carriers the choice of automated voice enabled directory enquiries and local search by either specific listing or category keywords.

Seagate Delivers Innovative Wireless Storage Solution for Symbian Smartphones - Seagate will support the growing Symbian smartphone market with its new DAVE technology platform, ensuring seamless interoperability with devices running S60 3rd Edition and UIQ 3 user interfaces.

Nokia E90 Communicator... When Can I get Mine? - here's a tip to make sure you stay informed when and where you can get one!

Read Your Favorite Mobile Technology Blogs, News, and RSS Feeds - Looking for more news, tips, commentary, and blogger discussions? Check out these excellent feeds for more on wireless technologies and mobile application development. Got a feed to share? Please tell us about it

From Sony Ericsson Developer World...

• Introducing Sony Ericsson Blueprints for Java ME: Web Services
• Impatica ShowMate, Bluetooth dongle projects PowerPoint using Sony Ericsson phones
• How to format media for OTA streaming and download, new tutorial
• Random number generation in UIQ 3
• FM radio player using JSR 135 on UIQ 3-based phones

New at Forum.Nokia...

• Extensions plug-in package for S60 3rd Edition SDK for Symbian OS, for C++, MR, Version 2
• S60 Platform: End-to-End Device Management Example
• S60 Platform: Camera Example v2.0
• S60 Platform: Application Views (With Example)
• Introduction to S60 UI Components

New in the SymbianOne Downloads...

• Pulsepaper - digital wallpaper
• Yahoo! Go Mobile 2
• smart2go
• Forum Nokia PRO Imaging Zone
• Coogee

The SymbianOne Career Center - Browse the current opportunities available for wireless developers and symbian programmers. Don't see a job you like? Looking for a developer? Send details to us at SymbianOne and we'll list your announcement right here in the newsletter... best of all this is a FREE service.

• TapRoot Systems, Inc. Announces New Job Openings in Vancouver, British Columbia
• J2ME Experts, Xmobile
• Senior Symbian Software Engineer, London UK
• Symbian Contract - London
• C++ Symbian OS Developer in Dallas, TX
• Tech Lead Graphics Programming
• Symbian C++ job opening in Warsaw

Link to SymbianOne.com - have you added a link to SymbianOne from your web site yet? To make things a bit easier for you, we've included a small graphic [below] that you are welcome to use.

Symbian OS Software Applications for the Sony Ericsson W950

Suggested Application... UltraIM Pro Instant Messenger for MSN (updated) - Take pictures on your phone and let your friends see them in their MSN clients immediately! UltraIM Pro is the only mobile messenger that supports MSN "Display Picture" feature.

• WorldMate 2006 Professional Edition for UIQ
• LCG Jukebox (for Symbian)
• Handy Safe for UIQ 3.0
• Handy Tools Pro for UIQ 3.0
• Sony Ericsson Media Studio (New version)

Five reasons to develop for Sony Ericsson UIQ 3-based phones - UIQ 3 is maturing fast. The platform took a major step forward during June and July 2006 as the first, eagerly anticipated UIQ 3-based phones are now on the market: the Sony Ericsson P990 and M600. The "wait and see" phase is over. Here are five reasons why developing for Sony Ericsson's UIQ 3-based phones is a smart business move.

Location Based Services for the Enterprise
Join the devCentral Enterprise team to learn about developing enterprise Location Based Service applications for the Cingular, now the new AT&T, network.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 10 a.m. Pacific Time (11:00 a.m. Mountain, 12:00 p.m. Central, 1:00 p.m. Eastern)


SmartPhone Summit
Several lucky pre-registered attendees will once again win brand new smartphones from top wireless sponsors and speakers of the Smartphone Summit!
Orlando, FL
March 26-29, 2007

Mobile Marketing Congress 2007
February 26-28, 2007
Location: JW Marriot, Las Vegas, NV

Wireless Innovation Contest (WIC 07)
The Wireless Innovation Contest focuses on driving wireless adoption in North America. We are looking for wireless excellence, innovative solutions for real issues in today’s diverse world for work, play, and our communities. We would like to showcase real solutions, with leading edge technologies robustly in action – simple and easy to deploy.
Winners to be announced at CTIA Wireless, March, 2007

Where 2.0 2007
Its still a few months away but heavy into the planning stages already. If you want to catch THE event on creating value in your business from location and location enabling technologies then Where 2.0 is a must attend.
May 29-30 ,2007
San Jose, CA

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