Access' Series 60 Web Browser, Net Front, is offering free registrations for people providing feedback on the application (reports NewLC). Download the 45 day demo from this page, which also has the feedback form.
Nokia's Lifeblog tool is going to be linked with one of the most notable names in the Blogging Sphere, SixApart, with the announcement today that the TypePad system will allow direct uploading of Lifeblog content to a users TypePad blog. Looks like basing Lifeblog on the Open ATOM standard is finally paying off for Nokia. Currently only available for the 7610, Lifeblog will shortly be available for selected Series 60 phones (AAS suspects phones with the MultiMedia Framework, ie Series 60 v2 only).
Lonely Cat Games, of Smart Move and UltraMP3 fame have released ProfiMail a powerful and feature rich e-mail client for Series 60. Some of the features include support for HTML e-mail (with images and hyperlinks), automatic synchronization of messages with mail server, attachement support with built in file manager / viewer, rules ands filters (for selective message downloading), and built in zip, image and text (txt, Word and HTML files) viewers.
Following on from Power Dart is MGS Treasure Mind. The new game from Noumena is a puzzle game with minesweeper like gameplay where you aim to uncover jewels. You can play in single player mode or two player mode over Bluetooth. The game also promises two way Bluetooth voice chat for the future - a first for any game we've seen.
The latest addition to the Magic Game Station engine is here. Power Darts allows you to play darts on your phone. You can play in the 01 tournament games, in short matches against the AI or against friends over Bluetooth. There are four different set of rules to choose from and the level of difficulty can be varied.
Christopher tears himself away from some N-gage games to look at the real world. So here's his full review of Handy Expenses for all Series 60 smartphones. Read the review here.
Smart Dialer aims to speed up the retrieval and dialing of your contacts in your phone. It implements an auto-complete like fuction. As you begin to dial the software pops up and offers suggestions for what number you might be trying to dial. It works vy looking at either the number you are dialing, or the first or last name (all at the same time). Well worth a look.
MessageManager is an alternative way to store contact groups as well as messages received on the phone. Other features include group SMS send, automatic SMS send and a user friendly interface.
MeetingPoint is a free piece of software which allows you to 'locate' other users using Bluetooth. The idea is that the software will search a certain channel for your contact at a meeting point so you can meet up. The software also allows you to send messages to everyone within range regardless of whether they have meeting point or not (which could get annoying for others).
PhotoRiteSP from Zensis Ltd is a photo captuiring, viewing and editing program for Seroes 60. Features include photo frames, one click auto fix, special effects, different lens', full screen viewing, thumbnailing, rotation and resizing.
The Open Source Ogg Vorbis Project for Symbian OS has updated the Series 60 release, which now features support for MP3 files and AAC files, as well as the open Ogg Vorbis standard. This version will only run on the Nokia 6600, 6620 and 7610 phones (those running v2.0 of Series 60, with the MultiMedia Framework code). Other Series 60 Devices (eg the N-Gage QD) can still get support on v1.0, which supports standard Ogg Vorbis files. UIQ devices can get support on v1.1.
Picostation has launched their new Blogging Tool, PicoBlogger for Series 60 devices. It supports blogs which use the Blogger API, Atom API or Metaweblogger API. This includes LiveJournal, TextAmerica, TypePad and the Movable Type Powered Symbian Diaries, the blogging server hosted by All About Symbian.
Continuing an impressive program of conitnual updates, Wildpalm have posted updates to HeadLine, CameraFX and PhotoArt. New lanuguages feature in all the apps, and there are some minor fixes to HeadLine.
Along with announcing their membership of the Symbian Affiliate Program (so they're in good company there), Symbianware have released two new products... PowerTorch will light up your screen in a variety of colours, and KeyLocker, which will manage the Keypad locking on your device, with autolocking, time delays, and custom hotkeys.
Rafe's been pushing the limits of what a Smartphone can do, with iGO's QuickOffice Premier suite. His review is long and in-depth, so you'd best settle down with a nice hot cup of tea while you find out why it's been given the "AAS Recommended" award.
