Articles by Symbian News Desk

Nokia 6650 Based on S60 and Symbian OS Now Available in the US from AT&T

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:00:00 EST

Symbian welcomes the availability of the Nokia 6650, a mainstream mobile phone from AT&T. The Nokia 6650 is based on Symbian OS v9.3, designed with performance and feature enhancements, including support for location based services, to bring the highest level of power efficiency and platform security to a mobile phone. Incorporating the S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2 user interface, Nokia 6650 users can choose from thousands of applications from the S60 applications library.

Symbian and Cicero Collaborate to Enable Voice Call Continuity on Symbian OS

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:30:00 EDT

Cicero Networks and Symbian Limited have announced a proof-of-concept for voice mobility across multiple networks on FreeWay – Symbian's IP communications architecture on Symbian OS. Cicero, an active member of the Symbian Partner Network, and Symbian have collaborated to enable Voice Call Continuity (VCC) using the FreeWay communications architecture and CiceroVCC engine.

ARM and Symbian Collaborate

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:45:00 EDT

ARM and Symbian Limited have announced the ARM Profiler for Symbian OS. As part of the recently-launched RealView Development Suite 4.0 Professional, the ARM Profiler enables developers of mobile phone applications running on Symbian OS to add enhanced features and reduce power consumption. Developers can target their optimizations with immediate feedback on actual application performance and with the identification of bottlenecks across a broad range of performance measurements.

Mobile Developers Save Time and Effort Fixing Defects with SAW

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EDT

Symbian Limited has announced Symbian Analysis Workbench (SAW), a new tool to make development easier and faster by reducing the time and effort needed to fix defects and optimize code. SAW is a prepackaged set of Eclipse-based tools that make life easier for developers by optimizing Symbian C++ software via graphical views integrated into the Carbide C++ development environment.

Broad Industry Support for Symbian Foundation Continues to Grow

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:00:00 EDT

The ten initial board members of the Symbian Foundation (AT&T, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, NTT DOCOMO, Samsung Electronics, Sony Ericsson, ST-NXP Wireless, Texas Instruments and Vodafone) have welcomed the latest supporters of the Symbian Foundation initiative. Further support for the planned Symbian Foundation has come from 12 more companies, ARM, CieNET, Flander, FUJISOFT, Huawei, Inmote, InnoPath Software, Red Bend, Scalado, Symsource, TRANGO Virtual Processors and Visa, who added their endorsements to the 40 companies already announced as supporters of the foundation initiative.

Nokia N85 and Nokia N79 Mobile Phones Based On Symbian OS

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Symbian welcomed the announcement of the Nokia N85 and Nokia N79 multimedia computers. These latest mobile phones are based on S60 and Symbian OS v9.3, the latest shipped version of Symbian OS. Symbian OS v9.3 is optimized for convergence with performance and feature enhancements which bring the highest level of power efficiency and platform security to a mobile phone.

Symbian to Publish Second Quarter and First Half 2008 Financial and Operational Results

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:45:00 EDT

Symbian will release its second quarter and first half 2008 financial and operational results on 2 September. The news release will be published and distributed at 8.00 AM BST. Symbian is a software licensing company that develops and licenses Symbian OS, the open operating system for mobile phones.

Objective Systems' ASN.1 Tools Selected by Symbian

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Objective Systems announced the selection of its ASN.1 tools by Symbian. Symbian is a software licensing company that develops and licenses Symbian OS, the open operating system for mobile phones. Objective Systems ASN.1C compiler has been recently updated to provide built-in support for Symbian OS.

Intrinsyc Becomes an Accredited Symbian Competence Center

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:45:00 EDT

Intrinsyc was appointed a Symbian Competence Center by Symbian Limited. Symbian recognized Intrinsyc's expertise in mobile device software development, as well as Intrinsyc's contribution to the successful development of Symbian OS handsets. As one of only ten Symbian Competence Centers worldwide, and the only center based in North America, Intrinsyc helps handset manufacturers, operators, partners and silicon vendors reduce product development time and cost while improving time-to-market and quality.

QSound Labs mQFX and QSurroundMobile Software Chosen As Reference Components to Ship With Symbian OS

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:15:00 EDT

QSound Labs announced that its mQFX and QSurroundMobile technologies will be made available on Symbian OS as a reference component. mQFX, for 3D stereo audio enhancement effects, and QSurroundMobile, the multichannel audio virtualization technology, will be available in Symbian OS developer and customer kits and can be used for test and demonstration purposes. QSound's mQFX and QSurroundMobile will provide extended functionality for Symbian OS mobile phones, delivering a superior listening experience for all types of multimedia content.

Symbian Welcomes the Availability of Nokia's N72

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:45:00 EDT

Symbian welcomed the availability of Nokia's N72, a sleek addition to Nokia's N series range of phones with high-performance multimedia functionality at its core. The Nokia N72, based on Symbian OS v.8.1 and S60 software, has started shipments to key markets worldwide, including the Middle East and Africa.

Symbian Welcomes The Availability of Nokia's 9300

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:30:00 EST

Symbian welcomed the availability of Nokia's Symbian OS-based Nokia 9300, the first business device on a US operator network with BlackBerry Connect. The Nokia 9300 is now available in the U.S. through Cingular Wireless and features the popular BlackBerry wireless services via the BlackBerry Connect licensing program from Research In Motion.

Symbian & Open Source: The Momentum Grows

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST

A recently published round-up of useful Symbian applications that are all open source confirms that, while tracking down open source applications for Symbian isn't a cakewalk, there are rich pickings for those who persevere.

Openwave and Thumbspeed to Offer Mobile Instant Messaging

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:00:00 EST

Openwave Systems Inc. , the leading provider of open software products and services for the communications industry, today announced a strategic reseller agreement with Thumbspeed Inc., a leading developer and publisher of mobile applications, to enable Openwave to offer Thumbspeed's instant messaging (IM) client for both operators and handset manufacturers. The Thumbspeed IM client can either be deployed by operators over-the-air (OTA) or embedded and pre- installed on mobile devices by handset manufacturers. The agreement helps Openwave's operator and handset manufacturer customers bring mobile IM services to market rapidly and easily and is available now.

Navizon Transforms Cell Phones and Wi-Fi Devices into A GPS Device

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:00:00 EST

Cyril Houri, founder and CEO of Mexens Technology, announced today the hard launch of Navizon, the world's first software based, peer produced, wireless positioning network. Navizon is a software system which can be loaded onto a mobile device to provide its users with geographical positioning information plus many more advanced customized features. Navizon's innovation arises from the fact that its map is both created, and constantly enhanced, by the users themselves.

Bitstream's Thunderhawk Symbian Edition Strives to Match Desktop Experience

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:15:00 EST

ThunderHawk Symbian Series60 (S60) Edition complies with Symbian interface guidelines while offering the same features and functionality users have come to expect from ThunderHawk, according to Bitstream. It is similar to browsing on the desktop because ThunderHawk includes functionality that enhances the user experience in ways that other browsers do not.

Symbian Welcomes Nokia's New Nseries Devices

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 13:00:00 EST

Symbian has welcomed Nokia's announcement that it has introduced three new Symbian OS-based phones to its Nseries range of high performance multimedia devices. Symbian develops Symbian OS, the market-leading open mobile operating system for advanced mobile phones, also known as smartphones, that is licensed to the world?s leading handset manufacturers.

Nokia Offers GoodLink and GoodAccess Supported Symbian-Based Phones

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:45:00 EDT

The combination of Nokia's slim, connectivity-rich enterprise devices, the world's most popular smartphone platform, Series 60, and Good's award-winning, enterprise-class wireless messaging and corporate application platform will provide mobile business users with all the applications they need over a secure, manageable infrastructure relied on by more than 7,000 corporations worldwide, according to Nokia and Good Technologies.

Microsoft and Symbian Embrace Interactive Fiction

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:45:00 EDT

The latest advancement to embrace these two innovative platforms is the old, yet new again interactive fiction (IF), a fusion of books and technology. Readers can interact with characters from the convenience of their Symbian supported cell phone and Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA or smartphone.

Jim Little's Symbian Blog: Symbian Signed Freeware Route to Market

Sat, 15 Oct 2005 14:45:00 EDT

A new offering on the market for secure applications running from mobile devices is offered by German company BeSeQure. Their solution works with Windows Mobile 5.0 as well as Blackberry and Java. Their implementation offers entire end-to-end security built on digital certificates, in which user certicates can be managed from a central point of administration. Having had a chance to use their products in the past I would recommend you check this out if you are looking to lock down corporate pervasive devices. Their website is here and you can download a white paper on the solution here.

Nokia Launches Support Program for Developers of Symbian OS-based Apps

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:15:00 EDT

'The Forum Nokia PRO Symbian Zone is an exclusive opportunity created by Symbian and Nokia for members of the PRO community to gain access to the new Symbian OS Library for Application Developers online,' said Bruce Carney, Head of Developer Marketing and Services, Symbian, as Nokia launched an early access support program to further assist companies developing applications for the growing global market for Symbian OS-based smartphones.

Mobile IM Update: 'Always-On' Mobile Instant Messaging for Symbian OS Smartphones

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 07:30:00 EDT

Intellisync emphasized its commitment to Symbian OS today by announcing the availability of Intellisync Instant Messaging, a wireless corporate IM solution for Symbian OS smartphone users.

Sony Ericcson Selects Symbian for New Smartphone

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 15:30:00 EDT

What the company is calling a 'flagship' UMTS smartphone is Wi-Fi enabled, has a 2 megapixel camera with autofocus and features a new hardware keyboard beneath the flip-down keypad. The phone will start shipping during Q1 of 2006.

Mobile Viruses Now "Cross-Sharing" – As In, Infecting PCs Too

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 23:45:00 EDT

Jarno Niemela of F-Secure in Finland has identified Cardtrap.A, a malicious SIS file trojan that tries to disable large number of system and third party applications and installs Windows malware on the phone memory card of Symbian OS smartphones.

Telcogames & Codemasters Mobile Come To A Sensible Agreement

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 05:00:00 EDT

Mobile games publisher Telcogames and video games publisher Codemasters today announced a deal to bring a number of classic games titles to the new generation of Symbian Smartphones.

Symbian Smartphone Software Shipments Triple

Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:00:00 EDT

Symbian said its operating system was installed in 7.8 million phones, compared with 2.6 million a year ago. Total first-half shipments were 14.5 million, up 191 percent from the previous year.

Symbian Adds Two New Handsets To Its Range in Japan

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 10:15:00 EDT

Aimed at the business market, the M1000 is compatible with international mobile networks including W-CDMA, GSM and GPRS networks as well as public wireless LANs. It provides POP and IMAP email capability and allows users to open and view Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe PDF and other file attachments. Users also have the ability to operate multiple email accounts.

DataViz Extends Microsoft Office to Mobile Phones

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 16:00:00 EDT

DataViz will be extending its Documents To Go and RoadSync to the Symbian OS ecosystem, thus giving suitably equipped mobile phone users the ability to access their Microsoft Word documents. With smartphones based on Symbian OS, users have secure and wireless access to corporate e-mail, calendar, contacts, attachments and other office documents using DataViz technology, the company says.

New Version of Handango InHand for Symbian Launched

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 05:00:00 EDT

Handango yesterday announced a new version of Handango InHand for Symbian - an intelligent, device-resident download client for smartphones and wireless handhelds.

ICANN Approves New .mobi Domain

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 14:00:00 EDT

ICANN, The Internet's governing body, has approved the creation of the '.mobi' domain suffix. This can be used by cell phone companies to design their Websites. Many people question whether creating separate domain for mobile devices is necessary, but experts feel the move is aimed at improving ease of use of Internet-based mobile services.

Symbian Augments India Development

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 14:00:00 EDT

This announcement signals Symbian's growing commitment to Symbian OS development in India, the company says. In 2003 Symbian established an Offshore Development Centre (ODC) in Bangalore, in partnership with MphasiS Technologies with a commitment to developing a Symbian owned subsidiary by 2006.

Symbian Licenses Futuremark Source Code

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 09:30:00 EDT

Symbian is licensing source codes for Futuremark Corporation's current SPMark04 product and two forthcoming handheld benchmark products, and is also joining Futuremark's handheld benchmark development program.

Symbian OS Shipments Rise 180%; 6.75M Units Shipped in Q1 2005

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 04:15:00 EDT

Symbian Limited has released its unaudited financial and operational figures for the first quarter ended 31st March 2005.

Symbian Appoints Its New CEO; Chooses Former Tertio Telecoms CEO

Thu, 19 May 2005 04:00:00 EDT

The Board of Symbian yesterday announced the appointment of Nigel Clifford to the post of Chief Executive Officer, replacing David Levin who left in April. Clifford has wide experience of successful leadership across a number of sectors, including the technology sector. He was appointed Chief Executive of Tertio Telecoms Ltd in July 2000.

Nokia Multimedia Phones Run Symbian OS

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 12:00:00 EDT

The latest series of Nokia multimedia phones are based on Symbian OS, the world's most popular operating system for advanced mobile phones. Symbian attributes this success to its open-standards approach.

Sony Ericsson Outlines Java Dev Strategy

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:00:00 EDT

Sony Ericsson points out that there are five Java Platform versions used for the company's feature and mass-market phones, and two for its smartphones. By making Sony Ericsson's Java Platform Strategy public to the developer community, the company aims to help developers concentrate on enhancing the game-playing experience for the end-user instead of spending all of their time on porting issues.

Symbian Anti-Virus Specialist Discovers 52 New Trojans

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 02:00:00 EDT

The Nokia 3650, 6600, and 6630 are all vulnerable to 52 new trojan viruses, which anti-virus specialist SimWorks says are 'cracked' versions of popular Symbian applications such as BitStorm, BugMe!, Cosmic Fighter, 3D Motoracer and SplashID.

Symbian Petition Grows Daily

Sun, 05 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EDT

Symbian OS fans have begun signing a petition aimed at securing the withdrawal of Windows CE .NET from Psion's NETBOOK PRO...on the basis that, if Psion - the grounder and main owner of Symbian - isn't selecting Symbian for its latest wireless device, then how does it expect successfully to advocate Symbian OS for other vendors?

Open Letter to Psion from Symbian OS Fans

Sun, 05 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EDT

Here SDM News Desk brings you in full the text of the Open Letter to Psion Teklogix & Psion PLC published online recently in respect of Psion's putative successor to the netBook, the NETBOOK PRO.