Symantec has become a Symbian Platinum Partner, which means that it will be working closer with Symbian in developing more integrated security solutuions for future SymbianOS phones.
Corisoft have updated X-Link to version 2.2. New in this version is a new item checklist and a few bug fixes. This software is a powerful piece of software and a great organisational tool.
One of the longest announced 7650 programs, FotoFun Pack, is now available via Handango. The pack consist of four programs: FotoEdit (edit your photos), FotoPairs (personalised pairs), FotoPuzzle (sliding puzzle game), and FotoFit (insert people into other photos).
An article by Richard Bloor on the Wireless Development Network looks at the decision by some Symbian partners to drop the Psion Link Protocol (PLP), a protocol which has been used to connect mobile devices to desktop computers since Symbian's forerunner, SIBO, which powered the Psion Series 3's synchronisation and transfer capability.
Russian developer AVISTA have released the long awaited Lines for the Nokia 7650. This FREE game was first announced some time ago but I'm hopeful that the game is well worth the wait (maybe someone can write and tell)!
It's here - Vexed for the 9210 has arrived. FreEPOC bring you a challenging (and frustrating) puzzle game. A big hit on ER5 it is certain to be one of the most popular games for the 9210 and best of all it is free!
PsiLoc's Multi Media Player has been ported to the 7650. It is currently in beta. It plays MIDI, WAV, RA, AU, SND formats and MP3 will be added soon via a plugin. PLaylists in m3u formats are also supported.
A beta version of Task Manager for the Nokia 7650 is now availble from PsiLOC. The program allows you to manage memory, allowing you to get the most out of the limited memory of the 7650.
Pit Runner, the first real arcade style game for the Nokia 9210(i) and 9290 Communicator is now out to take your breath away!. Trial and purchase is at Handango.
RealNetworks have announced a new standard for digital media products (i.e. a format for stremaing audio and video) that is multi OD. It has a lot of industry support and that includes Symbian.
Another version of a lines game is available for the 7650 from Handango. This version is mobiLines with the aime being to remove lines of the same coloured balls. It is another Java game underlining the popularity of the language on the 7650.
DeepBlue, an MIDP game for the 7650 in which you have to destroy nuclear submarines (sounds eco-friendly to me...). It is a good example of a small price for a small game, it costs just $3. Available via Handango.
MagicLine has come to the 7650, previsouly available on the 9210 it is now available for an introductory special price of $2.08 via Handango. MagicLine in a strategic board and lines game.
Xr0w is - something like noughts and crosses, but actually I'm not sure. It looks like some kind of fine in a row type game. I'm sure someone can tell me what it is. You do have to get five in a row.
