You probably didn't make CTIA 2007 and the Symbian-sponsored Smartphone Summit, but don't worry - Symbian CEO Nigel Clifford's keynote and various interviews are all online for viewing at your convenience. Video quality isn't perfect, but still well worth a look.
Forum Nokia has announced the launch of the Forum Nokia Wiki which aims to create a useful resource for developers for sharing knowledge, how to's, code snippets and more. Any Forum Nokia member (free registration) can and is encouraged to contribute to the content and evolution of the Wiki.
In the first in a series of reviews, in which we will be looking at different aspects of the N95, Steve assesses the GPS navigation features. This also forms a review of Nokia's Smart2Go navigation and route finding software which is available for all S60 3rd Edition smartphones.
Smartphones Show 28 is an eleven minute Nokia N95 review special, complete with iPhone-esque intro. I look at how well (or badly) it does at replacing each of 11 standalone devices. As ever, it's in cross-platform MP4 format, if your desktop can't run Quicktime or similar then here's a slightly lower quality version on YouTube.
An increasing number of basic but widely-used applications, including email clients, word processors and calendars are becoming available as web-based applications. In the future, Krisse asks will a smartphone need any on-board apps except the browser?
Steve and Rafe have been taking advantage of a little early British spring semi-sunshine to capture some photos and videos with the N95. Macro mode is impressive and landscape shots are looking fine too. There's also an example of a multi-scene video shot, edited and uploaded all from the N95 (no PC required). And read on to win a special prize in our caption competition!
Fresh up over on the official Nseries Vox blog is what seems to be a TV ad for the thin clamshell N76. Minimalist, but I like it - no gimmicks. Comments?
Of course, Nokia didn't just send N95s to AllAboutSymbian - you'll also be interested in the opinions of Darla (unboxing her PINK version!) and James (great photos - I am not worthy...) What are AAS up to with our units? Rafe's working on a detailed assessment of its music capabilities and I've been clocking up miles with its GPS and taking lots of test video. Watch this space.
News comes in the latest S60.com Newsletter that there is a new free game to download from the My S60 part of S60.com. The Card Matching game is a smartphone version of the popular 'remember the matching tiles' memory game. To download the game you will need to register for an account on S60.com
Although AAS doesn't really go in for outright rumours but, news of concept devices and patents is always interesting. In this case, AAS collaborator Darla has researched a story, with links, about a possible Nokia N99 (sic). And you thought the N95 was highly-specified. The N99 is clearly fake but the patent is not and shows possible future directions for the Nseries of Eseries families.
When it's a puzzle game, silly. Krisse reviews Frutakia for S60 3rd Edition and UIQ 3 smartphones and finds an attractive and well thought out title that's ideal for casual gaming and for filling time.
Smartphones Show 28 is an eleven minute Nokia N95 review special, complete with iPhone-esque intro. I look at how well (or badly) it does at replacing each of 11 standalone devices. As ever, it's in cross-platform MP4 format, if your desktop can't run Quicktime or similar then here's a slightly lower quality version on YouTube.
Steve and Rafe have been taking advantage of a little early British spring semi-sunshine to capture some photos and videos with the N95. Macro mode is impressive and landscape shots are looking fine too. There's also an example of a multi-scene video shot, edited and uploaded all from the N95 (no PC required). And read on to win a special prize in our caption competition!