Goin' Dutch from mBrainSoftware, authors of Pdf+, have released an interesting twist on an expenses program. It designed for when you go out with friends and different people pay for different things (and you want to split costs evenly - hence goin' Dutch). Using this software you can save yourself a lot calculations and work out what each person owes each other person.
CameraFX is a unique imaging tool for your phone which allows images to be captured and manipulated in real-time. Updates inlcude a new imaging engine for higher quality photos, mosaic and zoom lens features, new 3D FX, a night mode, profile support, and auto-save functionality. You can also now purchase this application via SMS, one of the first real world examples of software-by-premium-SMS technology.
PhotoAcute is a software based way of turning the camera of a Nokia 3650 from 300 kpx to 1.2 mpx. It works by taking multiple images and then using software processing (which can take up to few minutes) to produce one high resolution photo. The authors are working on support for other phones. We'll have a quick review of the software shortly to see if its claims live up to reality.
Mobile VR Pool 2 is the second Pool simulator from Noumena Productions. The new version features a considerable improved graphics engine and more game types. You can play against your phone or another person (optionally over Bluetooth). The author also advertises as coming soon the possibility to play others over GPRS.
It is now possible to surf the internet through a bluetooth-equipped PC's connection on your Nokia 6600 it appears. A forumer in this thread has posted advice on how to achieve it.
smart2go is a new piece of software from gate5. It is an interactive route planning application. It currently covers European cities. It features routing and address finding capabilities with easy to use mapping that are not dependent on a network connections. Included are points of interest which include restaurants, parking, stations and attractions. Support for GPS is also included.
Darzide EMP is a space flight shoot 'em up. Its a port of a game that has received rave reviews on other platforms for both its looks and playability. The game contains 16 levels. The game runs in 3D and claims to have smooth responsive controls.
Opera, the web browser, has been updated to version 6.20. New features include Content Magic and Tags and new scroll and progress bars. An excellent upgrade to already excellent software you can read what Rafe thinks of this 'Mega App' in his review of the new version.
Psiloc have released a new version of their video ringtone software for Seres 60. Vision 2.01 now works on the Nokia 6600, is more user friendly and has several bug fixes giving greater stability.
Ever wondered what Rafe's got on his Series 60? Being at University, and throwing his Student Loan into the running of All About Symbian, he's got a particular fascination with freeware. So here's his rundown on the best you can get on the internet.
Simon Woodside has announced the availability of Semacode Reader for Series 60. With this software you can read Semacode barcodes which are converted to URL's and launched in the phone's web browser. You take a picture with your cameraphone and it automatically decodes the URL coded in the barcode. Creation of semacodes and the reading software is free.
If Carlsberg ever made an instant messaging client for Series 60, they'd probably write the greatest IRC Client in the world. Well, actually, they wouldn't. Thye just use WirelessIRC from Mobiways. Read Ewan's Review to find out why.
Nokia and LG today announced that LG Electronics has licensed Series 60 as source code. LG Electronics joins as the newest member of the Series 60 licensee community that is made up Lenovo, Panasonic, Nokia, Samsung, Siemens and Sendo.
Spectrian is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum Emulator for Symbian Series 60 phones. Features include full high quality sound support, programs in Z80, SNA and TPA format and custom key mapping.
Samsung have announced a second Series 60 phone the D710. The D710 is tri-band GSM; it features include a megapixel camera (with flash), and an RS-MMC card slot. Further details shortly.
