Nokia Developer Newsletter

November 6, 2007

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In this issue

1. Visit the New and Improved Forum Nokia Community
2. Spiderman 3 Promotes the Nokia N95 8GB Multimedia Device
3. Upload to MOSH — You Could Win a Nokia N95 Multimedia Device
4. Download the C++ Developers Library for Integrated S60 Information
5. Featured Application: SMobile Security Shield Protects S60 Devices
6. Nokia N810 Internet Tablet Wins "Best of Show"

Visit the New and Improved Forum Nokia Community

This week Nokia launched the beta version of the Forum Nokia Developer Community, an online forum where all developers, Nokia experts, and visitors can meet to tap into the collective knowledge of the global Nokia mobile developer community. This interactive service complements resources provided by Forum Nokia and the existing community. Resources such as discussion boards, blogs, and wiki (including the KnowledgeBase) have been moved to the new community Web pages.

The Lobby is the main page integrating all of the developer community resources including the latest news, RSS feeds from other valuable information sources, videos, podcasts, and more.

Explore the new and improved Forum Nokia Developer Community beta site.

Spiderman 3 Promotes the Nokia N95 8GB Multimedia Device

Sony Pictures and Nokia are jointly releasing the popular Spiderman 3, and the Nokia N95 8GB multimedia device. The phone will come with a memory card featuring Spiderman content. Even better for "Spidey" fans, the memory-card version is being made available prior to the movie's release on DVD in many markets.

European consumers will be able to personalize their devices with even more Spiderman 3 content via the Download! client. Nokia N95 8GB users will access an exclusive Spiderman 3 fight-scene video montage from a special folder within the Download! client. This will be in addition to the Sony Pictures Spiderman 3 catalog of tones, graphics, and games that consumers can browse and download.

Learn more about the Spiderman 3 promotion (PDF).

Check out the Nokia N95 8GB multimedia device.

Upload to MOSH — You Could Win a Nokia N95 Multimedia Device

MOSH users can test the popularity of their mobile applications and content and have a chance to win a new Nokia N95 multimedia device. From November 12 through December 2, the creator of the best original MOSH upload of the week will win a new Nokia N95 device. Winners will be chosen according to three criteria: total views, total downloads, and an innovation score awarded by a MOSH panel of judges. To be eligible for the prizes, applications and content must be original. Every upload counts as a single entry and there is no limit to the number of uploads you can contribute.

Upload content to the MOSH site today — you could win a Nokia N95 multimedia device!

Learn more about the Nokia N95.

Download the C++ Developers Library for Integrated S60 Information

Eager to learn more about using the S60 platform to develop C++ applications and services? Then check out Forum Nokia's new C++ Developers Library. The library features a C++ API Reference Guide, links to the Symbian OS online library, and links to Forum Nokia documentation and sample applications. Topics covered include platform security, UI, Location Based Services, and multimedia. What's more, the C++ Developers Library can be downloaded in any of three formats: standalone, Eclipse plug-in, and HTML online.

Download the C++ Developers Library.

Featured Application: SMobile Security Shield Protects S60 Devices

SMobile Security Shield promises to guard S60 devices against unwanted intrusion from any source, including the Internet, short message service (SMS), multimedia messaging service (MMS), e-mail, or direct download. Developed by SMobile Systems Inc. of Columbus, Ohio, Security Shield comprises three components: one that scans for malware, another that provides call and message filtering, and a third that provides a firewall to filter and block intrusions on a wide variety of media. The application is offered in 14 languages, including simplified Chinese. It runs on all S60 3rd Edition devices, as well as those based on S60 2nd Edition, Feature Pack 1.

Learn more about SMobile Security Shield.

Nokia N810 Internet Tablet Wins "Best of Show"

Laptop magazine has named the new Nokia N810 Internet Tablet the best overall product of the CTIA Wireless & Entertainment 2007 conference. The magazine's editors were especially impressed by the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet's integrated GPS receiver with pre-loaded maps, slide-out keyboard, touch screen, and full-featured Web browser. "This handheld can handle everything from YouTube to Facebook," Laptop's editors wrote. "Add in a media player — the microSD slot supports cards up to 8 GB — and you have one of the most versatile mobile devices money can buy."

Read the article on Laptop magazine.

Learn more about the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet.

Upcoming Events

Americas

Forum Nokia Tech Days: Palo Alto: November 13 - 14

Join us at this intensive developer conference on emerging technologies and new channel opportunities. You’ll gain technical and business knowledge that will help you to leverage the power of Nokia platforms and technologies — and you'll learn how to instantly improve your mobile development skills. The agenda will focus on widgets and browser run-time technologies, Linux and maemo™ open source platforms, and S60, Java™, Flash, and Symbian technologies. You’ll also learn about ways to tap lucrative new channels for mobile application and content distribution. Plus, you'll have great opportunities to network with Nokia representatives, other mobile developers, and business leaders.
Learn more and register »

Forum Nokia Tech Days: December 4-5

Join us at this intensive developer conference on emerging technologies and new channel opportunities. You'll gain technical and business knowledge that will help you to leverage the power of Nokia platforms and technologies — and you'll learn how to instantly improve your mobile development skills. The agenda will focus on widgets and browser runtime technologies, Linux and maemo™ open source platforms, and S60, Java™, Flash, and Symbian technologies. You'll also learn about ways to tap lucrative new channels for mobile application and content distribution. Plus, you'll have great opportunities to network with Nokia representatives, other mobile developers, and business leaders. Learn more and register »

Europe

Nokia World: December 4 - 5

Join us for Nokia World 2007, the premier global conference for the mobility and Internet industries. We'll share thoughts about how new collaborative user relationships, individuals, communities, and businesses are creating and sharing a wealth of information and opportunities. The event will feature renowned keynote speakers, focused seminar streams, an expo with more than 80 demonstrations, and the Nokia Party.

Middle East

Forum Nokia Tech Day: November 20

Join us at this intensive developer conference to learn innovative ways of tapping into lucrative channels for mobile application and content distribution. What's more, you'll enjoy a unique opportunity to network with Nokia representatives, other mobile developers, and business leaders from the Middle East. You'll learn about the newest applications and cutting-edge developments for Nokia's platforms and technologies. You'll also discover ways to instantly improve your mobile development skills. The exciting topics to be explored at Forum Nokia Tech Day include: Nokia platforms and tools, innovating with rapid development runtimes, Flash from Adobe technology, widgets, S60 3rd Edition, location-based services (LBS), and real-life experiences in developing Arabic software for S60 devices.
Learn more and register »

Nokia Application Summit: November 21

The Nokia Application Summit is your key to understanding the fast-moving world of Nokia applications and content. The Summit's agenda will include discussions about service and application opportunities in the Middle East; presentations on innovative applications available through Nokia's Download! on-device client; a demonstration of MOSH, Nokia's new content-sharing site; and a presentation from Etisalat, the United Arab Emirates' telecommunications service provider and an important mobile-services innovator. Approximately 15 members of Forum Nokia PRO, Nokia's premier program for mobile developers, will be on hand to demonstrate their latest, hottest mobile applications and content.
Learn more and register »

New Documents:

S60 Platform: Identification Codes v2.0 This updated document describes how application developers should handle the compatibility of C++ applications at installation time, using S60 identification codes (Platform IDs and Product IDs). Product IDs of the Nokia 6121 Classic, Nokia E51, Nokia N81, and Nokia N95 8GB have been added. Document; Compatibility, S60, S60, Symbian C++; Adobe PDF (.pdf); English (en)

S60 Platform: Document Handler API Developer's Guide v1.1 See this updated C++ document to learn how to use the Document Handler API to show different content in dedicated applications. These handler applications have been registered to be able to handle files with certain MIME types (for example, Notes can handle text format and Image Viewer can show different types of images). In the file opening process, the MIME type recognition is done using Recognizers (implemented as Ecom plugins from S60 3rd Edition onwards). Besides viewing, file operations like move and copy are used in many S60 applications. The document refers to a code example that is available at www.forum.nokia.com. Document; Base/System, Files/Data, S60, S60, Symbian C++; Adobe PDF (.pdf); 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 library is available as a stand-alone version, as an Eclipse plug-in and in HTML format online. The first two versions support searching through the Eclipse platform. Document; Architecture/Design, Base/System, Connectivity, Development Process, Getting Started, IDE, Localization, Location Based Services, Messaging, Multimedia, Networking, PIM, Platform Overview, S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, S60 ... Symbian OS v9.1 / Symbian OS v9.2, Security --- Platform Security / Signing and Certification, Symbian C++, Telephony, UI, Web Services, Web Technology --- Browsing; English (en)

New Tools, SDKs, and Examples:

Carbide.ui 3.2 Theme Edition
Carbide.ui 3.2 Theme Edition Application --- Development Tool; Customization ... Themes, IDE ... Carbide.ui, S60 ... S60 2nd Edition / S60 3rd Edition / Series 40 3rd Edition, S60, UI; Binary (.bin/.exe); English (en)

Carbide.ui S60 Theme Edition 3.2 for Symbian OS
Carbide.ui 3.2 Theme Edition allows creation of themes for S60 and Series 40 devices. Carbide.ui provides access to the over 1000 themable elements of S60 that make it the most customizable UI available, for professionals and hobbyists alike. Application --- Development Tool; Customization ... Themes, Entertainment --- Media, Graphics, S60, S60, UI, Usability; English (en)

Nokia Eseries SDK Plug-Ins for S60 C++ SDKs
The Nokia Eseries SDK plug-ins enable developers to take full advantage of the additional features present in such Nokia Eseries enterprise-grade devices as the Nokia E60 WCDMA/EDGE device, Nokia E61 WCDMA/EDGE device, and Nokia E90 Communicator. The Nokia Eseries SDK plug-ins enhance and extend S60 3rd Edition platform SDKs for Symbian OS, for C++. Application --- Development Tool; Enterprise, S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, S60 --- Symbian OS, Symbian C++; English (en)

Nokia Eseries SDK Plug-in for S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1
The Nokia Eseries SDK plug-in enables developers to take full advantage of the additional features present in Nokia Eseries enterprise-grade devices. The Nokia Eseries SDK plug-in enhances and extends S60 3rd edition SDK for Symbian OS feature pack 1, for C++. Application --- Development Tool; Enterprise, S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1, S60 --- Symbian OS, Symbian C++; Binary (.bin/.exe); English (en)

Nokia Enterprise Solutions SDK Plug-in for S60 3rd Edition
Nokia Enterprise Solutions SDK for S60 3rd Edition makes available additional functionality that would otherwise be inaccessible to developers. It is an additional package to S60 3rd Edition SDK for Symbian OS, for C++. It supports development with devices Nokia E60, E61 and E70, with the following limitations: - Emulator skins are available for E60 and E61 devices - Email led API is available for E61 Application --- Development Tool; Enterprise, S60 ... S60 3rd Edition, S60 --- Symbian OS, Symbian C++; Zip Archive (.zip); English (en)

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