Python for S60 , the opensource port of the Python scripting language for S60 phones, now has an official Wiki. The Wiki features a list of Python applications, instructions for installing Python for S60, Python for S60 documentation and links to resources of interest and note.
Simon Judge is reporting on his blog that some operators (Vodafone Japan) are locking down S60 3rd Edition handsets so that only Symbian Signed applications can be installed. This means that self-signed applications can not be installed.
This week the Carnival of the Mobilists is hosted by Abrio Mobile News. Despite reaching middle age with its 40 outing the CotM remains as vibrant as ever including the best writing from across the web. New to the Carnival this week is AAS favourite Matt Miller from ZDNet's Mobile Gadgeteer.
Sept Solutions has announced the availability of a new version of its universal application database and file system search utility. New features of Mobile Search include better memory handling, a switch to ToDo view option, and the ability view results directly via the OK button or by a ticker effect. Mobile Search supports S60 (Series 60) 2nd and 3rd Edition and Series 80.
Pocket Ogg from WildPalm is an ogg audio / music player for S60 3rd Edition handsets such as the Nokia N91, 3250, N80, N73 and 5500. Features include gapless audio playback, quick resume, creation an editing of playlists and full telephone integration (music pauses on call).
One week on, mid-August, and we've found plenty to keep you interested and challenged. Here's the AllAboutSymbian Week in Review, if you're in a hurry to catch up...
TypePad users can now post photos and entries to their blog easily with Six Apart's new TypePad Mobile, a free application for S60 1st and 2nd Edition devices (including the N70 and N90), but a 3rd Edition version is "coming soon".
In a light-hearted promotional push, Nokia have put up a Flash-based site for their Eseries trio of E60, E61 and E70 smartphones, complete with drag and drop 'Convince-o-matic', to help you build the case for your boss to buy you one...
It's Grid time again - I've recently had in for review the HTC TyTN, the major new player on the communicator scene, and have added it to the Grid, along with numerous other score tweaks. Can Windows Mobile swing it for you or will a Symbian OS device still come out tops?
AAS guest reviewer Richard delves into his wallet to buy CoBible NIV and finds a competent and useful Bible book/reference but hampered by many interface oddities, inconsistencies and frustrations. Here's the review.
Steve explains how to get your CDs into ultra-high-efficiency digital music files on your Eseries smartphone or communicator. He shows you how, using the AAC+ format, it is possible to pack an album into each 25MB of your expansion card at 'CD quality'.
A tip we've alluded to several times, but which is spelt out clearly and sensibly by our friends at the See into S60 blog: installing applications can leave behind original SIS files which do nothing but waste space on your 'C' disk. Go tidy!
Opera recently announced that more than one billion pages have been viewed with its JME browser (i.e. 'runs on anything') Opera Mini. To celebrate, Ewan reviews Opera Mini 2 and concludes that, for his usage, it is the perfect mobile browser.
Nokia have signed an agreement to acquire Loudeye, the mobile music service company, for $60 million. Loudeye currently operates a larger number of music services (generally music purchase and download) for mobile operators. Nokia intends to create a service that allows Nseries owners to acess 'all the music they want, anywhere, anytime and at a reasonable cost'. Press release follows...
