Why are Nokia taking so long with the N-Gage Arena Launcher for the origianl N-Gage? It is nothing more than a fancy XHTML Browser pointin to a fixed server, and after all, it's programmed into the QD in the ROM. Surely the fixed pointers aren't taking 7 months to code over to Ram in stead of Rom? Maybe they think that this page is pretty funny when it's linked in their official newsletter? Whatever the reason we can't see why there's a delay. In the meantime, get full access to the All About N-Gage reviews, features, news and forums from the Wap/Services browser by pointing it at http://mobile.allaboutngage.com/ (More Info Here).
Vodafone's 3G customers will now be able to use the Nokia 6630 on their WCDMA network (announces Nokia). Featuring Series 60 v2 and Symbian OS, a Megapixel camera with a digital zoom with a 3.7mm camera lens, customised look and feel for Vodafone, and RS-MMC card, the 6630 is one stylish but pratical phone. We'll have a review of the unit in the next week.
Magic Profile Pro from Symbianwave is a program designed to allow your more control over phone profiles enabling better call management. Not only can you customise profiles you can also define rules to activate or deactivate based upon certain events, days of the week, time and much more. You can also set up changes based on location using GSM networks cells.
Mad Macs is a new Magic Game Station Game from Noumena and Pangaea Studio. It is a 3D turn based thank game. There are 6 battlefields and 8 characters to choose from. You can play against the phone or other via Bluetooth and support for online play (against up to 8 others) is promised for the future. It follows the usual pattern of MGS games with impressive graphics.
Along with Infosync, we're wondering why Nokia, who previously have never raised an eyebrow at it, have decided now is the time to join The GSM Association, a trade association that exists to promote, protect and enhance the interests of GSM mobile operators. The offical PR line from Nokia is "[we have] decided to join the GSMA as an Associate member in order to further strengthen its relationships with mobile operators." Which leads you to wonder why they need to strengthen the relations with the carriers. After all , they have to buy their phones from somewhere, and Nokia's market share has been droppping. Could it be as simple as that?
Forum Nokia have put up v2.2 of the Series 60 SDK for download. Although still in beta, it includes support for Feature Pack 2 and Symbian OS 8.0a. Two flavours are available, one for Metrowerks CodeWarrior v2.5 or v2.8 for Symbian OS, and one for Microsoft Visual C++ .NET, Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 and Borland C++ BuilderX 1.5. They both includes all the key functionality needed for application development (documentation, API reference, add-on tools, emulator, target compiler).
Water, Water everywhere and not a drop to drink! It's time for your best Water related photos (taken on a Symbian Phone). Please upload your photos to the Photo Contest 16 page. Vote will start on 3rd October 2004 to pick a winner. Winners Photo is displayed on Main Gallery page and can select next category.
Opera may be seriously underestimating their market position with the announcement that one million copies of Opera for Symbian OS have been downloaded (says Opera's Press Release). They're not counting all the copies of Opera that come pre-installed by manufacturers, nor are they counting downloads from sites such as Handango or any of their partners. Congratulations guys!
Business is a Monopoly-like game for Series 60. Features include ability to auction properties, buy and sell houses, and set up complex trade with other players along with the rest of the basic game play.
Tom Tom have announced Tom Tom MOBILE a Bluetooth GPS car navigation system for smartphone. Maps are preloaded on a memory card, and there is a 3D map that along with spoekn directions is designed to help you navigate easily from door to door.
BlueSky GPS is a program to interface with your GPS from a Series 60 phone. It includes the ability to send an SMS with your current position. Other features include navigation to a selected point, speedometer, trip computer and of course the ability to show GPS satellites and coordinates.
Yes, read that again. Nokia are putting up a 9500 Communicator as one of the raffle prizes at our AAS Pub Meet. Come along on Monday October 4th if you fancy your chances on getting the 9500, or software and goodies from Allack, Cascata, Epocware, N-Gage User, Opera, Sendo and Symbian Press. Plus the Mystery Star Prize Bag... There's more prizes to announce in the near future - don't forget Nokia will be on hand to talk about the 9500 and 9300 phones, the AAS Staff will be around, and lots of interesting people as well. More details on the Pub Meet Page. Will we see you there?
Noumena Innovations MGS Karting now features 12 race tracks, 6 different karts and 8 drivers to choose from in their take on the 3d cartoon karting game.
AuqaCalendar is a replacement for the built in Series 60 Calendar application, and more like the Agenda from the Psion days than the lightweight Nokia replacement. Calendar, Tasks, Messages and Birthdays all feature in this powerful replacement, Check out the 1 Week Demo in the AAS Store.
Christopher gets to grips with Nokia's Super Monkey Ball for the N-Gage and ends up a little disappointed by the lack of multi-player gameplay... Read his review here
