Both Steve's putting skill and his smartphone's memory are severely challenged in the Java-based PMGA Minigolf, for all Series 60 devices plus the Motorola A1000. Read the review here
More theme/customisation fanpacks from N-Gage.com, with High Seize the latest addition. Nice to see these, but the big question to me is why these aren't supplied in the MMC cards along with the game, as well as on the web. Surely the more value in the MMC Game Cards, the better?
More customisating your N-Gag with the Arena Fan Packs, downlaodable collections of wallpapers, ringotnes, sms alerts and custom MMS's and Arena Launcher skins. This time it's Mile High Pinball and Rifts getting the treatment.
Series 60.com is currently hosting a few more insights from sales research firm Canalys, showing worldwide mobile device sales, broken down by platform in more detail. Read on...
There's a sneak peek at Infinite Dreams K-Rally available. It'll be a title you can purchase and install yourself (ie not an MMC Game) but a cross of Micro Machines and Spy Hunter is certainly one to look forward to, especially when you consider just how good Sky Force was from the same people.
Planning for the 2005 AAS Pub Meet continues, and the first batch of raffle prizes are now announced. The contributions from Symbian Press, UIQ and ZingMagic are only the first of many, but you'll need to be in (the pub) to win. There are a few 'Lightning Talk' slots still open, so if you've got something you thing the Symbian world should hear about, and you can tell us in five minutes, then let us know. As always, The AAS Pub Meet Page carries all the latest news and details. Doors open at 5pm, with the talks and raffles starting around 8pm.
To help the victims of Hurricane Katrina we are auctioning off a Sony Ericsson P900. This is part of a joint effort by a group of tech websites. Please bid genorously (via this comments thread), and consider bidding on items on othersites. Please read on for full details and rules.
Good news, as the Q4 season of N-Gage MMC game sis about to begin, Nokia have released the first (hopefully of many) demos. The System Rush Demo is first out the bag, so you don't need to wait on teh reviews of this Wipoeout / Tron / Hacking / Racing game, just head on over for the free download.
Following Russ' comments about how Symbian OS made developing so hard, Steve reviews the "Mobile Phone Programming" DVD. You'll have "Hello world" up and running in an hour, but you'll need C++ experience to go further!
Monday 10th October (the night before Symbian's Smartphone Show, of which AAS is one of the Media Partners) will see another of our always popular Pub Meetings. Entry is free, and everyone is welcome. Come along for an informal chat with the All About Symbian crew, all our friends, and some demos of new technology and software. All over a nice beer? We'll see you at London's Crosse Keys Pub on Monday 10th October. More details on the Pub Meet Page.
Tomorrow sees the opening day of the PMN Mobile User Experience Conference. The two day conference promises 'insight into all aspects of the user experience, including technology platforms, design strategy and the commercial reality of delivering truly user-centred mobile products'. With speakers from across the industry the inaugral MEX event looks to put the splotlight on user experience. Read on...
