Nokia Developer Newsletter

Nokia recently introduced eight mobile devices: The N810 Internet Tablet WiMAX Edition; two phones for North American markets, the Nokia 3606 and the Nokia 1606 mobile devices; the Nokia 6300i multimedia device, which uses voice over IP (VoIP) connectivity; the Nokia 5000 mobile device, the Nokia 2680 slide, the Nokia 7070 Prism, and the Nokia 1680 classic.

The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet WiMAX Edition, introduced at CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas, is Nokia's first device designed to take advantage of wide-area, high-speed WiMAX networks. This pocket-sized device, an enhancement of the maemo™ open source-based Nokia N810 Internet Tablet introduced late last year, can also take up to 10 gigabytes (GB) of internal memory with an optional microSD memory card. Nokia also upgraded its Internet tablet OS; new features include an enhanced e-mail client, browser support for Chinese characters, and Seamless Software Update functionality. Users of the earlier Nokia N810 and Nokia N800 Internet tablets can upgrade their devices to run on the new OS. The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet WiMAX Edition will be available in the United States starting this summer 2008.
The Nokia 3606 and Nokia 1606 mobile devices, both introduced at CTIA Wireless 2008, are CDMA phones intended for the North American market. Both devices combine sleek design with simple, user-friendly interfaces. The Nokia 3606 device features a "hidden 'til lit" display effect, dedicated music keys that provide instant access to as many as 6,000 songs, an optional 8 GB microSD card, stereo Bluetooth compatibility, and 1.3-megapixel camera with an LED flash. The Nokia 1606 device sports a fold-design, easy-access buttons, bright display, and built-in speakerphone; it also doubles as a flashlight, even when powered off. Both devices will ship in the third quarter; the Nokia 3606 device will retail for $179, and the Nokia 1606 device for $109.
The Nokia 6300i mobile device offers seamless voice and data mobility across GSM cellular and WLAN networks via SIP-VoIP technology. Based on Series 40 5th Edition, Feature Pack 1, this device includes a 2-megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, Bluetooth stereo, Flash Lite 3.0, and MIDP Java™ 2.1 with additional Java APIs.

At the recent Growing Together 2008 conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nokia introduced four phones aimed at replacement buyers in emerging markets.

The Nokia 5000 mobile device is a powerful package for an affordable price. Features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, high-resolution (QVGA) display, FM radio, MP3 ring tones, and e-mail support. The phone, based on the Series 40 5th Edition, Feature Pack 1 platform, will ship in the second quarter and retail for 90 euros.
The Nokia 2680 slide is the company's first slide device for entry-level consumers. This slim camera phone features an FM radio, MP3 ring tones, expanded phone book, and integrated camera. Shipments will begin in the third quarter, and the phone will retail for 75 euros.
The Nokia 7070 Prism is a stylish folding phone with external light effects, themes, wallpaper, MP3 ring tones, and other features aimed at consumers who like to express their personalities with their phones. The Nokia 7070 Prism will ship in the third quarter and retail for 50 euros.
The Nokia 1680 classic is the company's most affordable imaging device yet. It combines basic mobile device functionality with a VGA camera and video recording. The device will ship in the second quarter and retail for 50 euros.

View more on the new Nokia 5000, Nokia 2680 slide, Nokia 7070 Prism and Nokia 1680 classic devices.

Check out the new Nokia mobile devices.

Flash Lite in the Spotlight

Flash Lite delivers graphical interactivity to mobile devices, and mobile developers can create Flash Lite content and applications using the same Adobe Flash tools they use for the desktop. This month Forum Nokia is promoting Flash Lite technology with new documents, a Webinar, live events, and more. Here's a preview.

The new Flash Lite Developer's Library provides an information package for desktop Flash and mobile developers who want to begin creating Flash Lite content and applications. The library features an introduction to Flash Lite, information on getting started with Flash Lite development, and use cases that detail various Flash Lite features. Two formats are available: HTML online and stand-alone.

Nokia and Adobe will co-sponsor a Webinar on Flash and Mobile Browsing on April 15 at 3 p.m. GMT. This one-hour Webinar will explore the integration of Flash Lite on mobile devices, give pointers for developing online mobile Flash content, and provide a full question-and-answer session.

Forum Nokia's global series of Code Camps will include sessions to help developers get started developing with Flash Lite. The workshops will combine speaker presentations with hands-on coding, and they will take place around the world throughout the spring.

Developers of Web Runtime (WRT) and Flash applications have the chance to win valuable prizes in the Forum Nokia Code Camp Competition. Prizes will include up to 15,000 euros in cash, demo opportunities at local events, and free transportation and accommodation at the S60 Summit in Barcelona, Spain, on May 28 – 29. To be eligible, entries must use either WRT or Flash, and they must be able to run successfully on a Nokia S60 device. Entries will be judged on quality, functionality, creativity, design, and usability. Both regional and global prizes will be awarded. Global prizes will also be judged for mass appeal, as determined by voting on Nokia's MOSH mobile content-sharing site. The deadline for all entries is May 9.

Check out the Flash Lite Developer's Library.

Explore more about Nokia's support of Flash Lite.

Enter the Forum Nokia Code Camp Competition.

New Code Examples Help S60 Developers with E-mail, Bluetooth

Forum Nokia recently posted two new sets of code examples for S60 developers working with message type modules (MTMs) and Bluetooth technology.

S60 3rd Edition: Creating Custom Message Type Modules (with Example): This C++ document with code example shows ways to create MTMs for S60 3rd Edition and later releases. It is intended for developers implementing their own e-mail protocols — Push e-mail service, for example — where the S60 device's preinstalled e-mail MTMs (POP3, IMAP4) cannot be used. The package demonstrates how to develop and install an MTM, create an account (mailbox), create a simple viewer/editor implemented as a server application, provide support to send from other applications, and receive notifications of new messages.
S60 Platform: Bluetooth Point-to-Multipoint Example: This updated C++ example demonstrates the use of Bluetooth technology for device and service discovery, establishing connections to one or more devices, communication between devices, and disconnection. The Bluetooth RFCOMM protocol is used as a transport protocol. The update adds support for limited inquiry (LIAC), which speeds the discovery process considerably.

Start creating custom message type modules for S60 devices.

Check out more about Bluetooth point-to-multipoint for the S60 platform.

Accelerate Developer Learning with Widgets eLearning

Forum Nokia offers developer eLearning services that help developers learn about Nokia platforms, direct from the source. A Widgets for S60 Platform eLearning module has recently been added to the portfolio. This 17-minute module is now available for online viewing or as a download. A Chinese-language version of the eLearning module is now available.

Browse the Forum Nokia eLearning courses.

Download or view the new Widgets for S60 Platform eLearning module.

View the Chinese-language version.

Enter Two New Contests for a Chance to Win Valuable Prizes

Mobile developers have two new Nokia-sponsored opportunities to win valuable prizes and establish their credentials in the development community.

Mobile Games Innovation Challenge: Enter your groundbreaking concepts and you could rock the mobile gaming world. The top three concepts will be awarded pre-production contracts with Nokia Publishing and cash to fund further development. All entries are due by August 20, 2008.
Mobile Web Server Challenge: This Nokia-sponsored contest aims to encourage and reward the development and use of Mobile Web Server resources on the S60 platform and the Internet. Mobile Web Server is an innovative software and programming environment for rapid programming of Web content and applications for the S60 platform. Prizes will include two Nokia Nseries devices and several service vouchers for Ovi service. The deadline for entries is May 30.

Enter the Mobile Games Innovation Challenge.

Take the Mobile Web Server Challenge.

Share on Ovi.

Developer Spotlight: Kuneri — Create S60 Apps with Flash Lite

How cool would it be if developers and designers could create great-looking S60 applications without any special technical knowledge? Creating mobile applications for S60 devices generally requires knowledge of Symbian OS, the platform's underlying operating system, and the C++ programming language. But simplicity is the promise of Kuneri Ltd.'s KuneriLite, a rapid application development toolkit that lets users create S60 applications on a PC using only Flash Lite. "There is no need to know anything about Symbian OS, since the developer never touches any Symbian code," says Ugur Kaner, CEO and co-founder of Kuneri Ltd. and a new Forum Nokia Champion.

View more about KuneriLite and creating S60 applications in Flash Lite.

Upcoming Events

Americas

Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco: April 22-25

This event will take the pulse of the Web ecosystem and look to its future, training a spotlight across the Web 2.0 universe to illuminate how the Internet Revolution is being created and delivered. Web 2.0 Expo is for the builders of the next-generation Web: designers, developers, entrepreneurs, marketers, business strategists, and venture capitalists. Among the numerous tracks offered will be Focus on Mobile Web. Nokia, which is a Platinum Sponsor, will highlight its Web Runtime technologies at Web 2.0.
Learn more and register »

JavaOne: May 6-9

This year's JavaOne conference will cover subject matter that is key to the Java™ community and will expand into areas that play well with Java technology. Among the topics to be examined are Java SE, Java EE, Java ME, rich Internet applications, compatibility and interoperability, scripting languages, open source, Web 2.0, and e-commerce collaboration. Nokia will be showcasing its Java technologies and tools at JavaOne.
Learn more and register »

Asia-Pacific

Flash Lite Code Camp: Bangalore: April 9

Flash Lite from Adobe dramatically accelerates the delivery of rich content and browsing and customized user interfaces. Attend this code camp to learn about Flash Lite development and how it integrates with Nokia's own roadmap for the platform. The event will combine presentations with a hands-on session.
Learn more and register

India & South Asia Com: April 23-24

India & South Asia Com, with its multistream conference and 30-booth exhibition, will serve as a rich networking and learning opportunity. The event will spotlight the region's mobile industry, the next phase of growth in 3G and wireless broadband, and value-added services.
Learn more and register

MobileMonday Bangalore: April 28

Check back soon for more information.

MobileMonday Bangalore: May 26

Check back soon for more information.

EMEA (Africa, Middle-East, Europe)

WIMA 2008 2nd European NFC Developers Summit: April 28-30

WIMA 2008 will feature the Touching the Future: NFC Forum Global Competition Finals and Awards Ceremony. The event also will present the latest developments in the rapidly evolving Near Field Communication (NFC) technology and its applications and services. WIMA is the European NFC-industry event for developers, system integrators, device manufacturers, and service providers.
Learn more and register

NFC Developer Training by Forum Nokia: April 30

This session will explore Near Field Communication (NFC) in terms of application architecture, security options, tools, and implementation choices, including dos and don'ts. It will combine presentation, questions and answers, and hands-on programming. First, you'll get a sound overview on and insights into aspects of developing NFC applications on mobile devices. Next, you'll take part in an in-depth technical experience, including a section with hands-on programming à la "Hello World for NFC." Check back soon for more information.

MobileMonday Barcelona: May 5

MobileMonday is a global community of mobile-industry visionaries, developers, and influentials fostering cooperation and cross-border business development through virtual and live networking events. During these events, participants share ideas, best practices, and trends from global markets. MobileMonday is organized by a group of dedicated volunteers from around the world.
Learn more

MobileMonday Munich: May 5

Forum Nokia Innovation Seminar: Mobile Experiences and Cooperative Mobile Networks: May 26

Check back soon for details and registration information.

Forum Nokia Code Camp: Flash Lite 3.0 and Location-Based Services: May 27

One day, two sessions on a pair of today's key mobile technologies: Flash Lite 3.0 and location-based services (LBS). The Flash Lite 3.0 session will combine speaker presentations with a hands-on coding camp to help you explore Flash Lite from Adobe on the S60 platform. Here's some of what this session holds in store: an overview of Flash Lite on S60; how to package your Flash Lite content as a "real" S60 application; and a hands-on coding session on how to use location-based services with Flash Lite, complete with examples and support from our tutors and Adobe. In the LBS session, we'll get you up to speed on the latest enabling technologies for building location-aware mobile applications and services. Topics will include positioning technologies, POI management, mapping and navigation, and service integration. Check back soon for registration information.

S60 Summit 2008 (By Invitation Only): May 28-29

S60 Summit 08 will be an exclusive opportunity to learn what's new with the S60 platform. The event will focus on new S60 features and will examine how the platform provides a multitude of business and revenue opportunities. It will address not only the business opportunities that S60 can offer but also the S60 technology trends of today and the near future, as well as the latest S60 products, applications, and services.
Learn more »

New Documents:

Mobile Store Locator Case Study
This document provides a case study of the Mobile Store Locator, which stands as a useful example of .mobi implementation with regard to both the technical implementation and the interest a mobile-optimized site can arouse. Document; Web Technology --- Browsing / XHTML; English (en)

Flash Lite Developer's Library
The Flash Lite Developer's Library is an information package for desktop Flash developers and mobile software developers looking to branch out to Flash Lite development. The library offers introductory and getting started information as well as several use cases describing Flash Lite features in more detail. This library is available in HTML format online and as a stand-alone version. Document; Flash --- Flash Lite, S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1 / S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2, S60; English (en)

Analyzing Application Performance with the Carbide.c++ Performance Investigator
This document provides an introduction to using the Performance Investigator, delivered with Carbide.c++ Professional and OEM Editions, to analyze the performance of an S60 3rd Edition application. The document shows how Carbide.c++ implements performance analysis and then guides the reader through the process of installing and configuring the Performance Investigator Profiler, running a profile session, transferring profile data to a PC, and importing the data into the Performance Investigator Analyzer. The Performance Investigator Analyzer is then demonstrated using an example. The document concludes with a look at other ways performance data can be analyzed. Document, White Paper; Debugging, Development Process, IDE ... Carbide.c++ Professional, Optimization --- Power Management, Quality, S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, S60 ... Symbian OS v9.1 / Symbian OS v9.2, Symbian C++, Testing; Adobe PDF (.pdf); English (en)

Nokia Series 40 VoIP v72 Implementation Specifications
This document describes how the Nokia Series 40 Voice over IP (VoIP) implementation fulfills the IETF, 3GPP, ITU, OMA, and other specifications. Document; Networking --- VoIP, Series 40; Adobe PDF (.pdf); English (en)

Nokia Series 40 VoIP v72 Configuration Tutorial
This tutorial describes the configuration of the Nokia Series 40 Voice over IP (VoIP) implementation. Document; Networking --- VoIP, Series 40; Adobe PDF (.pdf); English (en)

S60 3rd Edition: What's New for Developers
This document provides an introduction to S60 3rd Edition up to and including Feature Pack 2. The document describes the kernel, binary, security, and API changes, and discusses the impact these will have on developers. Document, White Paper; Flash --- Flash Lite, Java --- Java ME, Messaging, Multimedia, Open C, S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1 / S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2, S60 ... Symbian OS v9.1 / Symbian OS v9.2, Symbian C++, Web Technology ... Browsing / Widget for S60; Adobe PDF (.pdf); English (en)

S60 Platform: FAQ
This document answers some of the most frequently asked questions posed by developers and business managers regarding the S60 platform. The questions and answers cover all the platform editions, development options, available tools, and market information. The document covers the platform’s features through S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2. Document ... Frequently Asked Questions; Flash --- Flash Lite, Graphics, IDE ... Carbide.c++ Developer / Carbide.c++ Express / Carbide.c++ Professional / Carbide.j / Carbide.ui / Carbide.vs / Eclipse / Sun Netbeans, Java --- Java ME, Messaging, Multimedia, Python, S60 ... S60 1st Edition / S60 2nd Edition / S60 3rd Edition, S60 --- Symbian OS, Symbian C++, UI, Web Technology ... Browsing / Widget for S60; Adobe PDF (.pdf); English (en)

Mobile Web Server: Known Issues
This document lists the current limitations and known issues in the Mobile Web Server. Document; Open Source, Python, S60, S60, Web Technology --- Mobile Web Server; English (en)

New Tools, SDKs, and Examples:

S60 3rd Edition: Creating Custom Message Type Modules (with Example)
Download this C++ document and code example to learn how to create Message Type Modules (MTMs) for S60 3rd Edition and later releases. The target audience is e-mail developers implementing their own e-mail protocol (for example, Push e-mail service), where preinstalled S60 platform e-mail MTMs (POP3, IMAP4) cannot be used. The package demonstrates how to develop and install an MTM, how to create an account (mailbox), how to create a simple viewer/editor implemented as a server application, how to provide support to send from other applications, and how to receive notifications of new messages. Message sending and receiving are echoed locally. Note that Symbian platform security imposes heavy capability requirements for MTMs (up to ALL -TCB capabilities) and thus the application has to be signed using the Manufacturer Approved Developer Certificate. Application, Example; Enterprise, Messaging --- E-Mail, S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, S60, Symbian C++; English (en)

Series 40 v72 VoIP Settings Example
This archive includes an example Series 40 VoIP XML-based client provisioning document. The document includes the VoIP provisioning document (w9013), NAT/FW settings provisioning document (w902e), SIP settings provisioning document (w9010), and IAP WLAN settings document. For a description of the parameters used in the document, please see the corresponding version of the Series 40 VoIP configuration tutorial. Application, Example; Networking --- VoIP, Series 40; English (en)

New Devices:

Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition
The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet WiMAX Edition features include WiMAX 802.16e and Voice-over-IP (VoIP) Internet and video calling, Instant Messaging, an integrated slide-out QWERTY keyboard and touch screen. The N810 WiMAX Edition lets you stay connected on the go with WiMAX, WLAN or Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR and a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The hi-resolution 4.13", 800 x 480 screen and the integrated web cam add to the internet experience. Use the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition to play music and videos with the built-in stereo speakers or use the 3.5mm stereo plug with headphones. The Nokia N810 WiMAX also has an integrated GPS receiver which allows you to pinpoint your position and find points-of-interests using pre-loaded maps.

Nokia 5000 The Nokia 5000 is a Dual-band GSM phone E900/1800 or E850/1900 (for some markets) that includes a 1.3 Mega Pixel camera, FM radio, Bluetooth, E-mail and mobile Internet access via a WAP browser. Additionally, the Nokia 5000 supports MMS and Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging, for recording and editing messages on the go.

Nokia 2680 slide The Nokia 2680 slide is a Dual-band GSM phone E900/1800 or E850/1900 (for some markets) that includes a VGA camera, FM radio, Bluetooth, E-mail and mobile Internet access via a WAP browser. Additionally, the Nokia 2680 slide supports MMS and Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging, for recording and editing messages on the go.

Nokia 7070 Prism The Nokia 7070 Prism is designed with distinctive diamond-cut shapes and vivid color accented lights. The Nokia 7070 Prism is a GSM phone for E900/1800 or E850/1900 (for some markets), and offers personalized content, including themes, wallpapers, and MP3 ringtones. Additional Nokia 7070 Prism features include voice recorder and integrated hands-free speaker.

Nokia 6300i The Nokia 6300i offers seamless voice and data mobility across GSM cellular and WLAN networks via SIP-VoIP technology. The Nokia 6300i is a class 10 GSM tri-band hand portable phone, supporting GSM 900/1800/1900 and WLAN 802.11b/g The Nokia 6300i features include a 2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, Bluetooth stereo, Flash Lite 3.0 and MIDP Java 2.1 with additional Java APIs.

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