Carbide.C++ goes FREE

Nokia has released Carbide.c++ Version 2.0. In addition to new features and improvements, Carbide.c++ will have an entirely new licensing model - All Carbide.c++ 2.0 Editions (Developer, Professional and OEM) and licenses are now available for FREE!

This new distribution model supports our commitment to enable free and easy access to development tools for all Symbian developers. With the release of version 2.0 there are also several new features and improvements:

* Support for S60 5th Edition (in particular Touch UI and Platform Services).
* Addition of several Touch design components to the UI Designer tool. Users can touch-enable basic user interface applications using this graphical tool.
* Support for Qt development tools for S60 (expect updated Qt SDK’s next year)
* Improved connection and reporting for On-Device Debugging.
* Knowledgebase Scanner is a new addition to the CodeScanner static analysis tool. Knowledgebase Scanner scans the user’s code and provides advice for adding touch capabilities to existing applications.
* Improved speed and accuracy of code completion aids.
* Improved rendering for the Performance Investigator tool (Available in PRO and OEM Editions).

Carbide.c++ v2.0 is available for download on Forum Nokia. The download can install either Carbide edition and includes the appropriate product license. Application developers are encouraged to install the Developer or Professional Edition. The OEM Edition is recommended for device manufacturers.

Nokia, Motorola, Sony-Ericsson phones get Street View

Motorola, Nokia and Sony-Ericsson phones running the Symbian S60 OS can now access the local version of Google's Street View. The new service is also now available for Windows Mobile handsets.

Last week, Google launched desktop version of its street-level photo service, plus support for iPhones and BlackBerries.

The mobile version of Street View requires Google Maps Version 2.3, which can be downloaded from google.com/gmm using your cellphone's browser.


Video is available here.

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Nokia acquires Symbian Limited

Nokia announced that it has completed its offer to acquire Symbian Limited. All
conditions to Nokia’s offer to acquire Symbian Limited have been satisfied and it has received valid acceptance
of greater than 99.9% of the total Symbian shares that Nokia did not already own.

The closing of the offer is a fundamental step in the establishment of the Symbian Foundation, announced on
June 24, 2008 by Nokia, together with AT&T, LG Electronics, Motorola, NTT DOCOMO, Samsung, Sony Ericsson,
ST-NXP Wireless, Texas Instruments and Vodafone. More information about the planned foundation can be
found at www.symbianfoundation.org.

All Symbian employees are planned to become Nokia employees on February 1, 2009.

Check N97 video

N97 is Nokia's first phone which has hardware keyboard as well as touch screen support.

Launched :Nokia's XpressMusic 5800 Touch Phone

Nokia announced its first touch screen-based phone, the XpressMusic 5800.

Specifications:
It has a 3.2-inch touch resistance screen. It packs in a massive number of pixels (640 x 360), giving it HD resolution. It is bright, and looks fantastic. Movies looked crystal clear, as did video shot with the 5800 itself. Speaking of video, it can record at 30 frames per second. The camera itself rates 3.2 megapixels and includes a Carl Zeiss lens, autofocus, and dual-LED flash. The on-screen user interface for the camera is actually quite nice, and makes some improvements that all touch-based phones should add to their camera software, such as quick access to most of the camera's settings.

The phone has tons of radios. It will come in two basic flavors, with one supporting European and Asian 3G networks, and another supporting North American 3G networks. Both versions also include Bluetooth 2.0 with stereo support, Wi-Fi, and a GPS. These specs are pretty much standard on most of Nokia's media-based phones these days.

You want media playback? The 5800 can handle it. Music, video, you name it, the 5800 will do it, and it even has a TV out jack for sending video signals to a TV or monitor. At the top, you'll find a full 3.5-mm headset jack so it can be used with most stereo.

Will the XpressMusic 5800 reap in huge sales figures?

Samsung Mobile Innovator- website for developers

The Samsung Mobile Innovator site is currently in beta state.

In October, site will be completely accessible.

It'll open access to further resources and services designed to make it easier to get your application onto Samsung devices

Following support will be provided:

• Test your Samsung S60 application (Lab.dev),

• Request technical support if you are a Core member (Ask.dev),

• Participate in the discussion boards.

• As a member, developer will also be able to submit business proposals using our new business development service (Market.dev).

It seems Samsung is taking serious interest in making its own developer community . Only time will tell how fast this community will grow :)

President of Nokia China - Olympic Torch Bearer

With only one day to go until the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Nokia China is very proud to share the happiness and joy of the Games with the entire Nokia family.

Colin Giles, President of Nokia China, has participated in the final Beijing leg of the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay. Beijing leg is both the beginning and ending point of the entire China torch relay, and thus holds a symbolic importance for the Games. Colin ran today as the 17th torchbearer of the Ba Daling Great Wall leg.

“This was a huge honor for me,” said Colin. “Participating in the Torch Relay was one of the most memorable and important moments in my life and I will cherish it forever.”

“Nokia is all about connecting people, so we are proud to be part of this wonderful connection as we witness great changes in Beijing,” added Colin. “The torch relay is a bridge that brings together different countries and different races in the spirit of friendship and peace. My hope, and Nokia’s hope, is to help more people know and understand Beijing and China, and the Chinese people.”