Steve Litchfield compares the latest communicators in depth, from the S60 3rd Edition powered Nokia E70 to the UIQ 3 powered Sony Ericsson P990i, and taking in the Windows Mobile powered HTC TyTN along the way.
SEPT Solutions have launched the first version of Mobile Office, their Open Office (OpenDocument) file viewers, for S60 3rd Edition. Versions for 2nd Edition, Series 80 and UIQ will follow, along with editing functionality.
Well, almost. In fact, Nokia has released the official Feature Pack 1 theme (and very pretty it is too) as a download for all other S60 3rd Edition devices. Go on, make believe you've got an N95!
Simon Judge has done a good job in compiling a database/directory of software specifically for Symbian OS 9 devices, along with some interesting comments. Well worth a look for trial versions and research, though don't forget that by coming back here and actually buying the apps through our own software shop, you're helping keep All About Symbian going. Thanks!
Still pressing for recognition of the significance (for some) of qwerty keyboards on mobile devices, Steve has a chance conversation in London and is shocked how narrowly many people seem to still use their smartphones. Here's his subsequent musings.
Thanks to Techmundo for pointing us towards the official Flash demo of the new features in Nokia's upcoming revamp of their S60 3rd Edition web browser. Now, I wonder whether this will make it into NSU firmware updates for our current devices?
Ewan harks back to 70's action TV with the game 'I Hate Guns', for all S60 editions. There's a plot of sorts but it's basically a platform game with lots of beating baddies up - here's his review.
OK, so we're jealous that the folks over in the USA are going to be the only ones getting the Nokia N75 - as we're not going to be able to review it, we'll just have to link to other sites that are in the right place. Here's an initial mini-review from PhoneScoop.
Nokia have announced the launch of the Nokia 3250 Music Edition. Changes from the original 3250 include a new look, a new music application and support for 2GB MicroSD cards. This means there is space for around 1500 full length music tracks out of the box. The 3250 is expected to be available shortly at an unsubsidised cost of 400 Euros.
Just a note to remind everyone of our Support knowledge base. This was set up earlier this year as a replacement for the old FAQs and contains hundreds of common (and not so common) questions and answers for devices from all Symbian platforms. Here's the Support front page. If anyone would like to help me maintain/add to this, let me know!
Nokia has announced the N75, a slim clamshell device, aimed initially at the US market. The cover display can also act as your window on your music collection, with dedicated hardware controls. The full press release follows.
Nokia have announced the Nokia N95, featuring an innovative double slide design with multimedia controls and a keypad on opposite end of the phones. Read on for full details, pictures and the full press release.
