The SymbianOne Monitor - May 22, 2007
"Keeping an eye on the Symbian ecosystem"
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 Sony Ericsson P1 - a new member of the UIQ3-based smartphone family, and already the whiz kid.
The new Sony Ericsson P1 is a Symbian OS v9.1, UIQ 3.0-based smartphone offers great opportunities for mobile developers – C++ as well as Java(TM) ME. Both Java ME CDC 1.0 and CLDC 1.1 environments are supported and the IDEs from Borland JBuilder 2006, NetBeans 4.1 + Mobility Pack and Eclipse 3.1 + Eclipse ME can be used for Java-based applications. And you can use the WLAN API to create innovative applications using WiFi connectivity while serious game development is given a boost with OpenGL ES and JSR 184 hardware accelerated 3D graphics.
Best of all! With a 3.2 Megapixel camera, QVGA touch screen, dual-function keypad, WiFi, VoIP support and secure push email, the Sony Ericsson P1 is a must have for the demanding mobile phone user. This make it the ultimate vehicle to take your mobile office and multimedia applications to the market.
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Boo-Hoo For You = Boo-Hoo At S60.com?
Symbian's latest campaign to raise awareness of their phones in Japan seems to have provoked some odd reactions in an old place. The bloggers at S60.com have taken the campaign as something of a challenge and, somewhat strangely, started picking holes in the idea of convergence.
The S60.com posts have picked up on issues such as losing a phone (and the security issues created if it has the ability to unlock your front door or access your bank account) and battery life. The reaction is all the more mystifying considering several of the technologies are being explored by Nokia. Just look at the Nokia 6131 NFC. And isn't this where we all expect S60 to go?
Then Dameon Welch-Abernathy's latest post over at the S60 blogs extols the virtues of iPod as the ideal music device when compared to the Nokia N95. While he has a point, the promise of convergence is that the smartphone can work without a PC, while without a PC or Mac the iPod is nothing.
With many of the features see in Japanese phones using Symbian OS it's all a matter of risk versus reward. The day-to-day convenience of relying on one object to perform the task of many, compared to the inconvenience in the rare event of its loss. After all how often have you lost your wallet or keys?
If the downsides to convergence were significant, would the Japanese really be doing it? It is unlikely that Japanese enjoy getting locked out or having their bank accounts siphoned any more than anyone else. It is ultimately an issue of culture; the Japanese have an ability to embrace technology in a unique and wholehearted way unmatched in the West.
They must know this at S60.com. So perhaps the reaction is not so much about arguing against convergence as simply taking advantage of an opportunity to do some ad-hoc market research. Let's hope so.
 Stowaway With An S60 -
Adding a full sized keyboard to your S60 device makes a huge difference to its road warrior credentials. Richard Bloor looks at the latest offering in the Stowaway range.
 The LBSzone Nokia N95 Suggested Application Directory -
The LBSzone has provided users and would-be users of the Nokia N95 with this excellent resource providing leads and tips for suggested symbian OS (S60) freeware and coolapps., all of which are perfectly suitable for the GPS-enabled Nokia N95.
 Symbian By The Numbers -
What picture is painted by Symbian's revenue and operational figures? Richard Bloor spoke to Thomas Chambers, Symbian's CFO, to find out more about the most recent Symbian numbers, which were presented this month.
The Sony Ericsson P1: A Commitment To Quality And Stability -
With the P1, Sony Ericsson is focused on delivering a truly stable product as well as significant hardware advances for its flagship smartphone. Richard Bloor explores Sony Ericsson's latest UIQ phone with Lars Lindström and Marie-Louise Olsson.
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Announcing Quickoffice Premier 4.0 for S60
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 Boo-hoo for you: What's Symbian up to? - If you think the latest offerings from Nokia and Sony Ericsson are impressive, Symbian has got news for you. A look at the features offered on Symbian phones in Japan says "you ain't seen nothing yet".
Symbian celebrates 20 million smartphone shipments in Japan -
Symbian Ltd. has announced that over 20 million Symbian smartphones have shipped in Japan up until the end of March 2007.
Sony Ericsson launches Developer World in China to stimulate local content development - Sony Ericsson Developer World, one of the top ranked and most used developer programs among mobile developers in the world, has announced the set-up of its first regional developer support and business operations with the official launch of a local-language website and hosting of a developer event in China.
Symbian OS News updates
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Where 2.0
Where 2.0 takes place May 29-30, 2007 at the Fairmont in San Jose, California - The third annual O'Reilly Where 2.0 Conference brings together the people, projects, and issues building the new technological foundations and creating value in the location industry. There's no better place to meet the people behind the mash-ups and platforms, and the folks looking ahead to the future of geospace.
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An Insight Into Developing For UIQ 3 -
UIQ Technology has recently started a series that offer an insight into the work of the some of the most innovative developers creating applications for UIQ 3.
Sony Ericsson launches Developer World in China to stimulate local content development -
Sony Ericsson Developer World, one of the top ranked and most used developer programs among mobile developers in the world, has announced the set-up of its first regional developer support and business operations with the official launch of a local-language website and hosting of a developer event in China.
Forum Nokia Updates Device Specs Page -
Ever got a little lost in determining which devices are available for an S60 Edition or Feature Pack? An update to the Forum Nokia devices spec page should clear up any confusion.
Sun Announces wider access to the Unified Testing Initiative (UTI) digital security certificate - Unified Testing Initiative Helps to Reduce Cost and Complexity for Developers, Ensure Quality of Applications and Enhance Security for Mobile Networks and Devices
NAVTEQ Continues to Extend Its Reach in Developer Communities -
In the 2007 NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge(R) -- the wireless industry's premier annual program for developing the next generation of LBS -- there was strong representation of North American semifinalists using Java(TM) software to create their solutions.
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Suggested Application... LCG Jukebox (for Symbian) - LCG Jukebox is music player for mobile devices, that is designed to suit all your music listening desires. It has excellent sound quality, comfortable playlist management, easy music selection, equalizer, Internet streaming, and more.
Mobile Location Enabled Services 2007 conference
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