40 posts tagged “s60”

Sunday, November 16th was Firefox Developers Conference 2008 in Tokyo, I attended and took videos with my N82.
Here are the Keynote speeches from the conference:

Next year is the planned first release, with versions for Maemo, possibly S60 (depends if they can get it working well enough in time for release), and windows mobile is expected to be working.

I asked what version of S60 they planned to develop for, and they said S60 3rd edition because that way it will bring Fennec to the largest amount of devices.

Currently there is only a touch screen version of Fennec that works. They are still working with different ideas on UIs for smaller screen (QVGA 320x240) and non-touch devices ie. windows mobile and S60 3rd devices. But they don't have a final UI yet.

They are not developing an iPhone version due to Apple's SDK License and Apple preventing "competing applicatons" to be available in the App Store. Christian Sejerson of Mozilla commented on Apple's App Store saying, Apple's approach is a failure they should focus on providing the best experience and service for their users not prevent competing apps on their devices.

They are also not developing an Android version, because currently Android apps are only developed in Google's version of Java and they are not willing to put a big effort into porting Fennec to that programming language.

Ubiquity is an Add-on/Extension that gives a lot of power to the user, to change how websites look, combine website content from different sites, and quickly look up specific information from different sites. It's sort of like Greasemonkey in it's ability to change a sites layout and design. It's long term goal after having established it in the Browser world is to bring Ubiquity to the desktop, making it easier to access info on websites right on your desktop, similar to Quicksilver for Mac. More details can be found on the Mozilla Labs Ubiquity Wiki.

Weave is another Add-on/Extension that Mozilla Labs is working on. One of the main goals Weave is trying to accomplish is Syncing your Bookmarks, cookies, history, and saved passwords between any Firefox browser with the Weave extension installed. The Sync will make a copy of your Bookmarks, cookies, history, etc. on Mozilla's server for backup as well. Because the Weave Add-on will also work in Thunderbird it's planned to also have the ability to Sync contacts from the E-mail client. The target is to have a first release at the same time as Fennec and to work with Fennec, so that your Bookmarks in Firefox can be synced to your mobile device that you install Fennec on. More info about Weave can be found on the Mozilla Labs Wiki site.

Great video showing the evolution of Mobile Phones from 1985 - Today. You'll see some familiar mobiles and some that you've never seen before.

Check out the Gadget Show Review of the Nokia N82.

The Nokia N95, N82, and N95 8GB have received DLNA Certification as Mobile Digital Media Servers! Search on DLNA.org to view more details of what's involved and what other devices are DLNA Certified.

N95 and N82 DLNA Compatible

http://www.dlna.org/home

DLNA certification ensures a device has been tested and proven compatible with various CE, PC and mobile devices designed according to the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. Products certified by DLNA will bear a logo that will give consumers peace of mind that the device they are purchasing has undergone rigorous testing and conforms to the Interoperability Guidelines.

Reiter's Camera Phone Report has gotten a hold of a Nokia N82. Check out Reiter's site to find out how the camera stacks up to his tests.

Reiter's Camera Phone Report: First photos from the Nokia N82 five megapixel, Xenon flash camera pho

http://www.cameraphonereport.com/2008...

Wireless Internet & Mobile ComputingI have been analyzing wireless communications for more than 28 years. I am president of Wireless Internet & Mobile Computing, a pioneering consulting firm that helps create new and enhance existing wireless data businesses in the United States and abroad. Previously, I created the world's first wireless data newsletter, wireless data conference, cellular conference and FM radio subcarrier newsletter. I was instrumental in creating and developing the world's first cellular magazine. I also helped create and run the first association in the U.S. for the paging and mobile telephone industries.

James Cracknell made the journey from England to Morocco by human power alone, he travelled with a Nokia N82 equipped with all the technology he needs to navigate his way across the continent and keep in touch with family and fans while en route. James made the mammoth 1,431 mile journey in less than ten days, raising thousands of pounds for Sport Relief on the way.

Cracknell's Cross-Continent Challenge

http://www.challengecracknell.com/

He's only gone and done it! James has proven how close Africa is, using his own body strength to arrive in just 10 days.He's capsized, suffered from saddle sores and braved shark infested waters - but the challenge isn't over yet...James wants to raise at least £200,000 so now needs you to show your support.Back Cracknell:

According to the countdown timer on TheWorldIsMyCanvas.com in just one week the amazing Stavros will use GPS Position Art with his Nokia N82 to recreate your masterpiece drawing in the great city of Rome! Interesting web event..

The World is my Canvas

http://www.theworldismycanvas.com

My movie of my great event, where I will create my next masterpiece! Go to my webby, submit your own work of art, and maybe Stavros will walk and create your vision. Visit www.theworldismycanvas.com now, and yes - I have fired the camera crew.

Info World interviews, Olavi Toivainen, one of the key persons behind the Linux-based Internet Tablets talks about the success of the Nokia N810.

InfoWorld | Interview with Nokia's Olli Toivanen | February 12, 2008 05:37 AM | By Zack Urlocker

http://weblog.infoworld.com/openresou...

I managed to score an email interview with Olli Toivainen, Nokia's director of product management and one of the key guys behind the N Series of Linux-based Internet Tablets. Although I couldn't get him to spill the beans on future products, he does provide a good perspective on the development and success of the Nokia N810.

Cable TV channel G4 reviews the Nokia N82 on the Gadget Pron segment.

One of my coworkers signed up for and received a Qik account. He tested it out on an N82 at the office over WiFi. The quality of the encoded flash video is a little pixelated but I guess that is the compromise you make for live video streaming.
Here is the test video shot out the window of our office in Tokyo.