Steve thinks nothing in the modern world seems to work properly any more. In this editorial he ponders whether heavily converged devices are ready for the mass market when things do not work 100% reliably.
Can you help me chase down the best games for S60 3rd Edition (both native and Java - if they're good enough), for featuring in a Christmas special here on AAS? No spamming please, but if you enjoy a good game on your smartphone, please add your tuppence worth in this forum thread.
Following on from his two individual software reviews, Ewan Spence decides it's time to sit down and pick a winner. Papyrus or AquaCalendar? Read his head-to-head to find out which one pips the other at the post.
Part review and part tutorial, our own krisse evaluates HanDBase for S60 3rd Edition and finds an impressive powerhouse with a huge data library behind it. It's spoilt only by a few late-beta niggles. Here's the big HanDBase review.
Continuing our two-pronged (video/text) review approach, here's the traditional version of my Nokia E60 review, which goes into slightly more detail and has extra screenshots.
Rafe previews the Nokia 6290 (in video/audio this time!) and I review the Nokia E60, a plain looking business smartphone that packs more of a punch than most company buyers will suspect. It's all in AAS video podcast 4.
I've a feeling I could be spending quite a bit of time on S60.com's latest official blog, Mobile Security, by Neil Barclay. Welcome to the blogosphere, Neil! And, on the subject of the S60 blogs, the latest Voice of S60 is now up, featuring AAS favourite Tommi Vilkamo.
Rafe Blandford had to chance to test the new 6290 recently. Here's his detailed preview, with lots of photos. Summary: a very capable and attractive clamshell smartphone at a surprisingly low price.
In audio podcast no.8, Ewan Spence interviews PsiLoc and Bitween, two long time developers working in the Symbian OS world. Applications featured include Remote Control, Wireless Presenter and Mobile Fax.
Back in August, we gave you an idea of what we considered some of the best picks of software for S60 third edition. Since then developers have been busy, and the list has now doubled in size as Steve updates our essential software picks. And do feel free to tell us what we've forgotten...
I'm sorry, I just can't help it. It's 'The Emperor's New Clothes' all over again. But.... "What's the fuss all about?" Push email. The term has become a tick box feature that every new smartphone HAS to have before it's taken seriously. No push email? No good for a professional then. What rubbish. Read on, and then have your say in the comments!
Demonstrating the difference a year or two's extra development makes is Documents To Go for UIQ 3. A worthwhile investment for owners of the P990i and M600i, which already have Quickoffice built-in? If you're a real road warrior then I'd say so. Here's my review.
I've been adding to and fleshing out my original Nokia N93 'TV out' showcase - see the revised 'Powerhouse in your pocket' feature. And, of course, everything mentioned in this piece will now also apply in equal measure to the upcoming N95 and other top-end future Nseries devices.
