Nokia Developer Newsletter

Forum Nokia now features an Application of the Week to showcase recent innovations created by developers working with Nokia. A different application will be promoted online each week, and each featured application will include a one-page summary, a success case offering visitors more detailed information, a video demo, and a direct link to download the application and start using it right away.

Applications will be evaluated through Forum Nokia's "Innovation Funnel," a process involving multiple rounds of review. Over time, Forum Nokia will add a category-based library so visitors can explore and find additional applications that suit their interests. The library's categories will include enterprise applications, games, music and media, productivity, social networking, and more.

Visit Forum Nokia and click on the Application of the Week link at the top of the page.

Forum Nokia Launchpad – Your Fast Track to Success

Looking to excel in the mobile marketplace? Then you need to join Forum Nokia Launchpad. It is designed to accelerate mobile application development and elevate business visibility in the mobile world. The Launchpad program is ideally suited to companies operating in the mobile space and working on Nokia platforms. Members of Forum Nokia Launchpad receive a wide range of benefits, including early and exclusive access to APIs, SDKs, platform roadmaps, discounted devices, new business opportunities, and more. Forum Nokia Launchpad is your fast track to success.

Join Forum Nokia Launchpad now and get a jump on the competition.

VDL Remotely Connects Developers to S60, Series 40 Devices

A remote testing service available to all Forum Nokia members was recently unveiled by DeviceAnywhere. Called the Forum Nokia Virtual Developer Lab (VDL), it is a fee-based service that gives developers online access to more than 40 of Nokia's most popular Series 40 and S60 devices connected to live networks. New devices will be added on a regular basis, including, later this summer, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet. VDL supplements Forum Nokia's Remote Device Access (RDA) service, which helps developers with testing, demos, and development by connecting them over the Internet to live devices.

Check out DeviceAnywhere.

Explore more about Forum Nokia's VDL and RDA services.

Symbian Launches Partner Network

Symbian Ltd. recently launched the Symbian Partner Network (SPN), a program aimed at helping developers and others innovate more easily, collaborate more closely with the Symbian ecosystem, and accelerate development with Symbian OS. Members will receive access to: the Symbian OS Binary Access Kit; SDN++, Symbian's private developer network portal, which includes an exclusive SPN Zone and offers self-service technical support via forums; exclusive wikis; a dedicated request management system; and collaboration zones. Members will also receive early access to technology roadmaps and other information, as well as enhanced marketing and business-development opportunities, including admission to the annual Symbian Partner Event. The annual membership fee for the Symbian Partner Network is $1,500 USD. (For European companies the yearly fee is subject to a 17.5% VAT charge. Additional fees may apply for optional products and services.)

Collaborate more closely with SPN.

Get Inspired by the Mobile Design Showcase

Good mobile design is all about creating positive experiences. Good designs bridge the gap between people and technology, making the complex simple. Experienced designers know to look beyond their own work to find inspiration and learn best practices. A new Forum Nokia document highlights several examples of good mobile design. Among those featured are applications from Gmail (e-mail client), OperaMini (browser), EatFi (restaurant guide), The New York Times (mobile news), and ShoZu (social networking).

Get inspired by 10 examples of good mobile design.

Developers to Gather at Mobile Developer Days in Berlin

Developers working on Symbian, Linux, iPhone, and Windows Mobile platforms will come together on September 10 – 12 at the Mobile Developer Days in Berlin. The event — co-sponsored by Forum Nokia, Symbian, Trolltech, and Acticom — will enable developers, network operators, service providers, and manufacturers to exchange ideas and visions. Tutorials will be offered on topics including location-based services (LBS), Python for S60 devices, and Qt. Forum Nokia will offer a code camp on creating S60 applications with Web designer skills. And developers are scheduled to demo applications that include network coding on S60 devices, mobile application testing, and multiplayer gaming on a single device.

Get details and register for Mobile Developer Days in Berlin.

Developer Spotlight: Chinese Developers Deliver Mobile Widgets

Chinese developers have been steadily gaining momentum in widget development, and the industry is poised to grow further as the 2008 Beijing Olympics usher in new opportunities. Widgets from four leading Chinese developers — Tencent Technology, KongZhong, Magus Soft, and Sohu.com — will be preloaded on Nokia N78 multimedia computers sold in China, delivering updated information directly to mobile users via a rich user interface. Tencent has adopted its popular QQ instant messaging software onto a mobile widget the company calls Mobile QQ. KongZhong offers a widget called NBA News that grabs sports news. Magus Soft's FunGuide widget helps consumers find lifestyle information. And the Sohu Stocks widget provides timely information from the Chinese stock market. Forum Nokia helped all four with tools, technical support, prototype devices, and marketing opportunities.

Find out how Forum Nokia helped China's developers bring mobile widgets to market.

Does Your Device MOSH?

For users of Nokia devices, the company's MOSH site offers a huge selection of applications, games, themes, ring tones, graphics, and more. But, until now, users have been unable to determine whether a particular application offered on MOSH was compatible with their devices. Now MOSH has taken the guesswork out of searching for applications on the site. When an individual browses or searches on MOSH, the results are filtered for his or her specific device.

The filtering works two ways. For a user with a browser-equipped mobile device, MOSH automatically recognizes the device and displays only the content that is supported by that device. And when registered users search from a PC or Mac, they can adjust their personal settings to select a particular device and receive only compatible search results. For those who can't get enough MOSH content, there is a third option: They can switch off the site's application filter by selecting "See all content."

Download and share free stuff from MOSH.

For more information about MOSH, send an e-mail to Nokia Marketing Manager Jennifer Shah.

Forum Nokia and TietoEnator Train Chinese Students

Forum Nokia recently launched its university pilot program in China with a series of S60 training sessions in Beijing that attracted nearly 100 students from local universities. The sessions — co-organized by Symbian, TietoEnator, and Teleca — focused on Symbian OS and research and development using the S60 platform.

The three participating companies also headed three-month training projects following the sessions. At TietoEnator, for example, students developed a restaurant menu-ordering system based on Symbian smartphones. "This is a great opportunity for students," says Zhao Likang, TietoEnator's R&D manager. "It's also a big chance for us to introduce our company to these students and find some excellent recruits."

Forum Nokia's university program aims to boost cooperation among Chinese universities, developers, and Nokia, explains Jarmo Rintamaki, manager of university and developer training services at Forum Nokia. "We are delighted by the great interest and motivation of the participating companies," he adds. "TietoEnator has shown us a wonderful example of a successful student training project that we can all try to replicate in the future."

The next Forum Nokia university program in China will launch in Chengdu province in mid-September. The program will target 1,000 students at three universities. The co-organizers are Symbian, TietoEnator, Teleca, and two newly invited partners, Neusoft and Digia.

To learn more about Forum Nokia's university program in China, send an e-mail to Pearlyn Poon.

Forum Nokia Web site: New and Improved!

This summer the Forum Nokia Web site was enhanced to improve the user experience for both new and current members. For new members the registration process is now easier than ever. The registration form is just a single page, and it can be completed in about 30 seconds. For current members, Forum Nokia has added a Google-based search engine that provides results quickly and accurately. Also, the site's right-hand column now displays a Tag Cloud, which lets users add their own metadata (tags) about content on the site. This new navigational tool gives all Forum Nokia visitors an alternate means of finding content.

Check out the site's enhancements.

Send an e-mail to Matt Collins with questions about the site's enhancements.

Nominate New Forum Nokia Champions

Do you or a colleague have what it takes to be a Forum Nokia Champion? Members of this invitation-only rewards program are honored for their activities and contributions to both Forum Nokia and the mobile industry. Nominate yourself — or someone you know — for the autumn 2008 class of Forum Nokia Champions.

Explore the benefits of becoming a Forum Nokia Champion.

Nominate new Forum Nokia Champions.

Get to know the current Forum Nokia Champions.

Upcoming Events

Americas

CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008: September 10-12

With a focus on wireless data applications, software development, network architecture, and solutions, CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008 is where professionals across a range of industries will see firsthand how wireless data technology is applied to a multitude of business solutions.
Learn more and register »

Asia-Pacific

Forum Nokia's Hong Kong Developer Summit: July 25

Do you want to sell your applications in Asia and Europe, bring Web 2.0 services to new Nokia devices, build cool applications and widgets, or learn about the latest S60 tools and tricks? Then this event — which is free for Web and mobile developers in Hong Kong — is just right for you. Join us to take advantage of new business opportunities, learn about the latest technical updates, and get technical training.
Learn more and register »

Expo Comm China 2008: October 21-25

Expo Comm China is the largest telecom industry event in Asia, with 550 exhibiting companies from 20 nations and more than 190,000 attendees from China and throughout the Pacific Rim.
Learn more »

WDF Beijing Conference 08: October 27-29

The Wireless Developer Forum's Beijing event is designed for the needs of the mobile developer community. The conference track of WDF Beijing will give delegates a view of the wireless development market in China. Attendees also will learn about technical and business challenges and opportunities and the latest development tools in mobile service development.
Learn more and register »

Mobile Asia Congress (GSMA): November 18-20

The GSMA Mobile Asia Congress will present myriad opportunities for mobile professionals and innovators from operators, value-added service providers, and equipment and device manufacturers from across Asia and around the world.
Learn more »

EMEA (Africa, Middle-East, Europe)

Mobile Developer Days 2008: September 10-12

MDD08 is designed to serve as a platform where developers, network operators, service providers, and mobile device manufacturers can exchange ideas on mobile communication. It will feature a stimulating program of speakers, tutorials, and more. Forum Nokia will offer a Code Camp in conjunction with MDD08. The Code Camp's topic will be creating S60 applications with Web designer skills.
Learn more and register »

Future Mobile Experiences: Next Generation Mobile Interaction and Contextualization Workshop at NordiCHI 2008: October 19

Challenges accompany the mobile phone's transformation into an Internet device with advanced multimedia capabilities, location-based services (LBS), and a variety of sensors — namely, how to design efficient, easy-to-use interaction on a small device that can offer dozens of services and applications, and how to make the best use of user context within applications. To explore potential solutions, this workshop will focus on the themes of device interaction, social interaction, location/proximity interaction, and physical interaction.
Learn more »

Symbian Smartphone Show 2008: October 21-22

Why come to this year's Symbian Smartphone Show? To network with up to 4,000 representatives from the leading device manufacturers, content providers, network operators, and developers. To meet leading smartphone engineers and developers from around the world. To experience the latest smartphones, components, applications, and software. To learn from case studies that highlight solutions to industry problems. The event will deliver CEO keynote sessions that are free and open to all attendees; more than 120 exhibitors from across the industry; dedicated developer content, training, and networking opportunities; and free show-floor content from leading industry speakers.
Learn more and register »

Web 2.0 Expo Europe: October 21-23

This year's Web 2.0 Expo Europe will bring together the European Web 2.0 community of technical, design, marketing, and business professionals who are building the next-generation Web.
Learn more »

Forum Nokia Code Camp: Sensors, RGA, and Open C/C++: October 28

The S60 sensor framework offers developers an easy, effective means of innovating new ways for users to engage with mobile devices. At this event, take a deep dive into the S60 sensor framework's functionality and utilizing sensors in applications. We'll examine details of the sensor APIs available in forthcoming S60 devices and address solutions available for the existing device base. If you're familiar with working in C and C++ but don’t necessarily have S60 development experience, you'll benefit greatly from the RGA, Open C, and Open C++ offering. RGA provides APIs for creating graphically rich, high-performance applications and games without a need for S60 C++ experience, while Open C and Open C++ bring in support for cross-platform POSIX, STL, IOStreams, and Boost libraries.
Learn more and register »

New Documents:

SNAP Mobile: Device and Network Test Instructions
This document gives developers a guide to the SNAP Mobile Device and Network testing tool. The SNAP Mobile Device and Network testing tool is designed to help developers determine the compatibility of certain devices and networks with SNAP Mobile. This document provides instructions for: setting up the testing tool on the device(s) to be tested; conducting the test; and reviewing test results. Document; Compatibility, Entertainment ... SNAP Mobile API, Java ... SNAP Mobile API, Testing; English (en)

SNAP Mobile: Game Compliance Testing Guide
This document provides a detailed explanation of the SNAP Mobile Game Compliance Testing process. It includes a description of the SNAP Mobile Emulation Environment’s functions and features; instructions for setting up the SNAP Mobile Emulation Environment; procedures for conducting various types of tests, including the precompliance test; and, detailed steps for each stage of the process from initial development to final compliance testing. Document; Entertainment ... SNAP Mobile API, Java ... SNAP Mobile API, Testing; English (en)

SNAP Mobile: Getting Started
This document provides a quick and easy starting point for developers who want to begin working with the SNAP Mobile Client SDK. It gives an overview of SDK contents and outlines what developers should consider when setting up their development environment. Document; Entertainment ... SNAP Mobile API, Getting Started, Java ... SNAP Mobile API; English (en)

SNAP Mobile: Standard Game Requirements
This document contains the technical, usability, and publishing requirements for SNAP Mobile games. These requirements apply to developers who use the SNAP Mobile Client API to create SNAP Mobile games for mobile devices that support the Java™ Platform, Micro Edition (Java ME) technology. This document serves as a standard reference document for SNAP Mobile game compliance testing. Document; Entertainment ... SNAP Mobile API, Java ... SNAP Mobile API, Networking, UI; English (en)

SNAP Mobile: Server Administration Guide for Game Developers
This guide provides instructions for configuring the SNAP Mobile Development server environment through the CSR tool. It is intended for game developers who are using the SNAP Mobile SDK to implement rankings and asset management functionality in a multiplayer game. Document; Entertainment ... SNAP Mobile API, Java ... SNAP Mobile API; English (en)

C++ Developer's Library
The C++ Developer's Library is an integrated package of information for developers wishing to use the S60 platform to develop mobile C++ applications and services. The library includes a C++ API Reference Guide. It also provides links to the Symbian OS online library, and to documentation and example applications available on Forum Nokia. The main library focuses on the S60 releases that have a wide representation on the market, while the extension library introduces the features of the newest S60 releases, for future devices. The libraries are available as a stand-alone version, as an Eclipse plug-in and in HTML format online. The stand-alone and Eclipse plugin formats support searching through the Eclipse platform. Document; S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1 / S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2, Symbian C++, Symbian OS --- Symbian OS v9.1 / Symbian OS v9.2 / Symbian OS v9.3; English (en)

New Tools and SDKs:

S60 Platform SDKs for Symbian OS, for C++
The S60 SDKs for Symbian OS enable application development for devices based on the S60 platform using C++. The SDK includes all key resources needed for application development, such as documentation, API reference, and an emulator. An IDE is not included; Carbide.c++ is recommended. Application --- Development Tool / Software Development Kit; S60, Symbian C++; English (en)

Series 40 Nokia 6212 NFC SDK
The Series 40 Nokia 6212 NFC SDK enables the development of Java™ applications with NFC capabilities for the Nokia 6212 classic phone. Application --- Development Tool / Software Development Kit; SDK, Series 40; English (en)

S60 Platform SDKs for Symbian OS, for Java™
S60 Platform SDK for Symbian OS, for Java™ MIDP allows developers to quickly and efficiently run and test Java applications for devices built on the S60 platform. Using a Java™ IDE, development with the SDK is hosted on a PC. Application --- Development Tool / Software Development Kit; Java --- Java ME, S60, SDK; English (en)

Adobe Flash Lite 2.x Components for Mobile Development
This package provides components for Adobe Flash Professional 8 and Adobe Flash CS3. The package includes mobile components for status indicators (device battery charge and signal level) and a general list component. The components can be further customized with custom graphics and parameters. Application --- Example; Flash --- Flash Lite, Graphics, S60, Series 40, UI --- UI Design; English (en)

SNAP Mobile Client SDK
The Scalable Network Application Package (SNAP) Mobile SDK enables development of connected Java™ games that take advantage of Nokia’s SNAP Mobile technology. SNAP Mobile is a Java counterpart to N-Gage™ Arena. Application --- Development Tool / Software Development Kit; S60, Series 40; English (en)

SNAP Mobile SDK Javadocs
The Javadocs describe the packages, specifying the classes and usage, in the SNAP Mobile API. Document --- API Documentation; Entertainment ... SNAP Mobile API, Java ... SNAP Mobile API; English (en)

SNAP Mobile SDK Data Sheet A data sheet for the SNAP Mobile SDK. Document --- Data Sheet; English (en)

Mobile Web Server (MWS) S60 SDK Plug-in to the S60 3rd Edition SDK for Symbian OS for C++
Mobile Web Server (MWS) S60 SDK Plug-in to the S60 3rd Edition SDK provides environment to develop content and applications to MWS. Application --- Development Tool; Open Source, Python, Web Technology --- Mobile Web Server; English (en)

New Devices:

Nokia 7610 Supernova
The Nokia 7610 Supernova is a slide quad-band hand portable phone, supporting EGSM 850/900/1800/1900. The Nokia 7610 Supernova features changeable Xpress-on covers, a 3.2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, Theme Colourizer, Nokia Maps, USB 2.0 Full Speed, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, Bluetooth stereo, Flash Lite 3.0 and MIDP Java 2.1 with additional Java APIs.

Nokia 7510 Supernova
The Nokia 7510 Supernova is a fold phone with iconic and fashionable design with changeable covers, supporting GSM 850/900/1800/1900. The Nokia 7510 Supernova features Series 40 6th Edition, WebKit Open Source Browser, Nokia Maps 1.2, push-to-open key, FM RDS Radio, Flash Lite 3.0, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR and MIDP Java 2.1 with additional Java APIs.

Nokia 7310 Supernova
The Nokia 7310 Supernova is a tri-band music phone for EGSM 900/1800/1900 or GSM 850/1800/1900 in some regions. In addition to a 2 megapixel camera, the Nokia 7310 Supernova supports 4GB microSD cards for MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA music files, pictures, video, contacts and more. Additional features include 2" QVGA display with 16.7million colors, USB 2.0 , Bluetooth 2.0, Flash Lite 2.1, TV out and MIDP Java 2.1 with additional Java APIs.

Nokia 7210 Supernova
The Nokia 7210 Supernova is a monoblock device, supporting GSM 900/1800/1900. It is an affordable good design phone featuring a 2 megapixel camera, Music Player, USB 2.0 Full Speed, Bluetooth 2.0, Flash Lite 3.0 and MIDP Java 2.1 with additional Java APIs.

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