Nokia Developer Newsletter

January 29, 2008

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In this issue

1. Nokia to Acquire Trolltech to Accelerate Software Strategy
2. Nokia Introduces Two Devices for Emerging Markets
3. N95 8GB Becomes First DLNA-Certified Mobile Device
4. Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism Adds a Touch of Glamour
5. Four Updated Documents Give S60 Developers a Boost
6. Developer Spotlight: Mobien Extends ERP to S60 Devices
7. S60 Problem of the Month: Runtime Intercommunication

Nokia to Acquire Trolltech to Accelerate Software Strategy

Nokia has agreed to acquire Trolltech ASA, an Oslo, Norway-based developer of software development platforms and frameworks, for NOK 16 a share. Trolltech's products include Qt, a framework for cross-platform application development, and Qtopia, an application platform and user interface for Linux devices. Nokia plans to continue development of Trolltech's technology, support new and existing customers, and continue its open source community activities. Nokia will also use Trolltech technology to support its software strategy for devices based on horizontal, cross-platform layers that run across multiple vertical platforms; examples of current cross-platform layers include Web runtime, Flash, Java™, and Open C. The acquisition would also expand Trolltech's Qt technology from PCs to mass-volume mobile devices, and increase the competitiveness of Nokia's Series 40 and S60 developer platforms. Pending regulatory approval, the deal is expected to close in the second quarter.

Learn more about the proposed acquisition of Trolltech.

Nokia Introduces Two Devices for Emerging Markets

Nokia recently announced two devices for emerging markets, including one specially designed to facilitate the growing trend of phone sharing.

The Nokia 2600 Classic mobile device lets consumers customize their phones with colorful Xpress-on covers and MP3 ring tones. The device also features an FM radio, VGA camera, Bluetooth connectivity, e-mail, and Internet access via a WAP browser, and Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging. Based on Series 40 5th Edition, the Nokia 2600 Classic device supports Java technology, including MIDP 2.1, Mobile Media API (JSR 135), and Security and Trust Services API (JSR 177). The device will ship during the first quarter and retail for approximately 65 euros

The Nokia 1209 mobile device features a pre-paid tracker, cost-tracking application, and multiple phonebooks that let up to five people store personal-contact lists of up to 200 numbers on a single phone. Designed for first-time buyers, the Nokia 1209 device incorporates an intuitive user interface, dust resistance, one-piece key mat, and support for as many as 80 languages. The device will ship in the second quarter and retail for approximately 35 euros.

Learn more about the Nokia 2600 Classic and Nokia 1209 mobile devices.

View technical details and photos of the Nokia 2600 Classic mobile device.

N95 8GB Becomes First DLNA-Certified Mobile Device

The Nokia N95 8GB multimedia device is the first mobile device to be certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). The DLNA is a trade association of more than 250 companies that seek to create compatible products by using open standards and widely available industry specifications. The group's published interoperability guidelines and certification program ensure that a device has met the DLNA testing requirements. The DLNA's vision is fully in line with Nokia's goal of openness and seamless interoperability between devices and services. The DLNA has certified the Nokia N95 8GB device as a Mobile Digital Media Server, citing the multimedia computer's extensive connectivity and media capabilities. To date more than 1,800 PC and consumer-electronics products have been certified by the DLNA.

Learn more about DLNA certification.

View technical specs for the Nokia N95 8GB multimedia device.

Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism Adds a Touch of Glamour

Nokia recently unveiled the latest addition to its Prism Collection, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism, aimed at design-conscious consumers. The device, created in collaboration with creative designer Frédérique Daubal, features a seamless diamond-cut design, crystal center key, laser-etched graphic designs, pulsating lights, and distinctive wallpapers. Based on Series 40 5th Edition, the phone also features a 2-megapixel camera, 1 gigabyte of internal memory, a music player with matching headset, and a choice of 49 keymat light colors. The Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism will ship in the first quarter for an estimated retail price of 375 euros.

Learn more about the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism.

Learn more about the Nokia Prism Collection.

Four Updated Documents Give S60 Developers a Boost

A wealth of updated resources on Forum Nokia will help S60 developers jumpstart development on the latest state-of-the-art smartphone devices. They can also find detailed information on how the platform is evolving through function and feature enhancements.

The updated " S60 Platform Introductory Guide" is aimed at new S60 developers. It introduces the main aspects of the S60 platform from the developer's point of view, covering all platform editions, tools, and guides to finding further information. This document covers the platform's features through S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2.

Another updated document, " S60 3rd Edition: What's New for Developers," introduces S60 3rd Edition up to and including Feature Pack 2. This document describes changes to the kernel, binary, security, and API — and the impact these changes will have on developers.

A third document, " S60 Platform: Development and Quality Assurance Process Guideline," provides an overview of the S60 application-development process. Including everything from pre-study to maintenance, the document shows how quality aspects can be integrated into the various phases of the development process. Information in this document can be used either to create a process or to complement and fine-tune an existing process.

Finally, the updated " S60 Platform: FAQ" answers the most frequently asked questions posed by developers and business managers regarding the S60 platform. The answers cover all S60 platform editions, development options, tools, and market information. This document covers the platform's features through S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2.

Download the documents:

• S60 Platform: Introductory Guide v1.6
• S60 3rd Edition: What's New for Developers v1.8
• S60 Platform: Development and Quality Assurance Process Guideline v1.4
• S60 Platform FAQ v1.11

Developer Spotlight: Mobien Extends ERP to S60 Devices

Forum Nokia PRO member Mobien Technologies of Pune, India, is extending enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications to S60 mobile devices. The company's iNotify Platform is a smart-module application framework that puts S60 devices in direct, secure, two-way communication with back-end enterprise applications, such as Oracle, SAP, MySQL, and MS SQL. While these sorts of ERP systems can help manage a company's business in real time, if they cannot reach the mobile sales force, their value is lessened. Web-based interfaces for these applications can help, but only in areas of high-speed Internet availability. The iNotify Mobility server helps by connecting to back-end ERP systems on one end and the operator's GSM network on the other. Customers of Mobien's iNotify Platform include Zuari Industries, a Goa, India maker of chemical fertilizers, which says the implementation has helped reduce order-processing lead times from as long as three days to less than 10 minutes.

Learn more about Mobien and its iNotify Platform (PDF).

S60 Problem of the Month: Runtime Intercommunication

Forum Nokia has launched Problem of the Month, a competition for S60 developers. This month's problem: Design and implement a framework that unifies S60 runtimes. The goal is the intercommunication of runtimes, such as Symbian C++, Java, Flash, Python, and Web Runtimes. With this kind of runtime interaction, it is possible to access new features and reuse existing solutions in new and exciting ways.

To enter, provide your framework implementation and at least one working example of the runtime's internetworking. If you don't have time to implement all the necessary parts, at least present your ideas and planned design to score more points in the contest.

Solve the S60 problem of the month; the deadline is February 15.

Upcoming Events

Americas

Game Developers Conference 08: February 18-22

The Game Developers Conference, the world's largest professionals-only game-industry event, this year is sharpening its focus on community-building and networking. Sessions promise to reflect the most up-to-date trends and issues for the game development community and to feature the most cutting-edge technologies. Attendees also will enjoy an expanded lineup of single-track summits, including the Serious Games Summit, Independent Games Summit, Casual Games Summit, Game Outsourcing Summit, and Worlds In Motion Summit. The standalone GDC Mobile event returns as a dedicated conference with breakout sessions. Come visit Nokia, which is a sponsor of this exciting event, at Booth 5628 in the North Hall.
Learn more and register »

CTIA WIRELESS 2008: April 1-3

This event will see the convergence of more than 1,200 exhibiting companies, dozens of industries, and over 40,000 professionals from 125 countries — all working to revolutionize wireless. Whether in broadband convergence, enterprise, advertising, social networking, or entertainment, CTIA WIRELESS 2008 is the global marketplace for connecting wireless and you. Be sure to visit Nokia at Booth 2635.
Learn more and register »

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 Run-Time technologies at Web 2.0.
Learn more and register »

EMEA (Africa, Middle-East, Europe)

Mobile World Congress: February 11-14

The Mobile World Congress (formerly the 3GSM World Congress) will feature the very latest in technology, services, and developments. The Congress will bring together the eminent leaders and personalities from many elements of the mobile world — operators, equipment vendors, the Internet, and entertainment. The event will serve as a one-stop-shop for everyone seeking to understand what will drive the success of the mobile industry in the coming year. Look for Nokia's president and CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, to speak on February 12.
Learn more and register

New Documents:

Overview of VoIP and WLAN Platform Features
A presentation held at VoIP Deep & WLAN Deep Dive event on September 12, 2007. Speaker: Niklas Lybäck. Includes material for sections: Overview of Nokia's devices and Forum Nokia developer services, Demonstration of third-party VoIP and WLAN applications, and Overview of platform hooks useful for VoIP, VCC and telephony applications. Document ... Presentation; Networking --- VoIP; English (en)

OMA DM: Management Object for Connectivity Settings
This document defines the Connectivity Settings management object v1.1 settings format for OMA Device Management (DM) usage. The document is a Nokia interpretation of the OMA Device Management specification. The document is valid from S60 3rd Edition onwards. Document; Device Management ... OMA DM Management Object, S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, S60; English (en)

S60 Platform: Introductory Guide
This document provides an introduction to the main aspects of the S60 platform from the developer's point of view. It covers all platform editions, available tools, and guides to finding further information. The document covers the platform’s features through S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2. Document ... White Paper; Customization, Debugging, Flash --- Flash Lite, Graphics, IDE --- Carbide, Java --- Java ME, Messaging, Multimedia, S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, S60 --- Symbian OS, Symbian C++, UI, Web Technology --- Browsing / Nokia Web Browser / Web Run-Time (WRT); 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; Adobe PDF (.pdf); English (en)

S60 Platform: Development and Quality Assurance Process Guideline
Read this updated document to get an overview of the S60 application development process from pre-study to maintenance phase and to see how quality aspects can be integrated into the different phases of the development process. The information provided in the document can be used as a basis for creating a process or to complement and fine-tune an existing process. Most of the content in this document is considered generic and applicable to other than S60 applications as well. Document; Development Process, Java, Quality, S60, S60, Symbian C++, Usability; English (en)

New Tools, SDKs, and Examples:

PC Connectivity Solution
For developers creating PC applications utilizing the PCCAPI, Nokia PC Connectivity Solution and Nokia Connectivity Cable Driver allow developers to create a stand-alone distribution package. Such a distribution package removes the need for Nokia PC Suite to be download and install as a separate product. Application, Development Tool; Connectivity --- Local Connectivity; English (en)

Nokia Test Criteria for Java™ ME Applications
This document describes test cases that can be conducted in addition to Unified Testing Criteria related to the Java Verified program. It covers all requirements that Nokia has set in addition to the Unified Testing Criteria that need to be fulfilled when Java™ Platform, Micro Edition (Java™ ME) applications or games will be embedded to Nokia devices as part of Nokia Total Product Offering (TPO) or an operator variant project. Document; Java --- Java ME, Nokia 7710, Quality, S60 --- Series 40, S60, Series 80, Testing; English (en)

New Devices:

Nokia 2600 classic
The Nokia 2600 classic 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 2600 supports MMS and Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging, for recording and editing messages on the go.

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