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September 18, 2008:
Nokia's (life)viNe
Comments: 11 | Categories:
Announcements ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Nokia ,
Nseries ,
S60 Software
For the next two months I, Ms. Jen, am participating in the Nokia viNe project, of which a number of different folks from around the world have been given trial Nokia N82's that have a new Nokia geo-tracking-photo-video-music application* called...
September 4, 2008:
The Future of Nokia Email
Comments: 3 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia ,
S60 Software
A few weeks ago Nokia Email made it to Nokia Betalabs. Before my hiatus I had the privilige of putting out some questions to the Product Manager in regards to the advances of Nokia Email. One thing that I've learned...
July 25, 2008:
Using Nokia Chat on Adium, iChat and Any Jabber Client
Comments: 0 | Categories:
Messaging ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Ovi ,
Social Media
Through the channels of Jaiku, (my apologies for not knowing exactly who posted it) comes instructions for using Nokia Chat on Adium. Nokia Chat can be set up on any Jabber client. Since I use both Adium and iChat the...
July 11, 2008:
Nokia Introduces Instant Messaging with Nokia Chat
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Messaging ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Nokia ,
Ovi ,
Social Media
Nokia has introduced a great new mobile social networking tool called Nokia Chat. Overview Nokia Chat is more than just messaging. You can share your status and your location, giving you physical presence! Start a Nokia Chat with your friends...
July 2, 2008:
Fring Adds 3rd Party Add-Ons
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Messaging ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
S60 Software ,
Social Media ,
VoIP
Recently Fring announced the availability of their API for 3rd party application development. Facebook, Gmail notifier, Orkut, vTap and Yandex.mail notifier are among the first new mobile add-ons available for Fring.
June 30, 2008:
Shozu Coming Soon to an iPhone Near You
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Apple/Mac ,
iPhone ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Social Media
Shozu has announced that they will have a version coming soon for iPhone users. ShoZu will be added to Apple’s iPhone Application Store and for download from iTunes. ONce set up you will be able to add your favorite social...
June 30, 2008:
Mobile Dinner Reservations with OpenTable Mobile
Comments: 3 | Categories:
Food and Drink ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Travel
One of the handy sites that I use to make dinner reservations while traveling is OpenTable.com. I remember many years back during Restaurant Week in NYC I was able to score points just by dining at several of the participating...
June 26, 2008:
Shozu Adds Ovi Plus More
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Mobile 2.0 ,
Ovi ,
S60 Software ,
Web 2.0
Shozu fans will be happy to know that Ovi has recently been added to the increasing list of providers. YAY!!! Along with 8 other newly added providers Shozu now has a list of 46 web 2.0 properties. via Press Release:
May 30, 2008:
Windows Live Mobile Client for Nokia Hits the US!
Comments: 1 | Categories:
Eseries ,
Messaging ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia ,
Nseries
Last year, Windows Live Mobile became available for Nokia users... but not for all regions. As of today, 7 new areas have been made available for many Nseries and Eseries devices. Hungary, Iceland, India, Israel, Poland, Romania and the USA....
May 8, 2008:
How Did I Live Without Spinvox?
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Messaging ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content
One of my many bad "mobile"habits include my etiquette or (lack there of) in dealing with voicemail. My theory has always been, when my phone rings and I can't get to it I have a callback number that pops up...
April 30, 2008:
Nokia's MOSH Launches Sponsored Games
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Games ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia
As explained by the "still don't know who he his" voice of MOSH (AKA Russell) and the cool SMS alert that I received, MOSH is now offering what they call "Sponsored Games" and what I call "free". Sponsored Games includes...
April 30, 2008:
Qik Tips and Tricks
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Mobile 2.0 ,
Social Media ,
Tips and Tricks ,
Video ,
Web 2.0
Its hard not to have heard about Qik around the Internet, even more so if spending any time at all on Twitter or other SocNets. Whether new or a Qik addict new features keep coming. The trouble is these new...
April 22, 2008:
Are you a Gypsii?
Comments: 0 | Categories:
All Around the Internet ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Social Media ,
Web 2.0
Gypsii is yet another player in the extremely crowded SocNet arena. Gypsii is interesting in that it is available on a number platforms unlike some others focusing on the mobile element. Like most SocNets its about connecting with yours friends,...
April 15, 2008:
Nokia Invites You to the Neighborhood
Comments: 4 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Nokia
Did anyone quickly think back to that catchy tune from Sesame Street? "These are the people in your neighborhood"... maybe I'm just showing my age again. Nokia has created a warm comfy spot where consumers, enthusiasts, novices and experts can...
April 15, 2008:
Is It Possible to Un-Teach Predictive Text?
Comments: 0 | Categories:
Messaging ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Nokia ,
Tips and Tricks
My buddy Andy of Bravehound.com asked me this question earlier and I really never thought about it prior. Since we have the ability to teach our devices new words when we email or message from our mobiles, is it possible...
April 8, 2008:
MOSH Rolls Out Member to Member Messaging
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Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia
According to Russell, the power of PM cannot be underestimated! In some instances it can be a tad bit annoying, like if you are a moderator of a forum, lol. MOSH users can now send PM's (private messages) to other...
April 5, 2008:
Inside Flixwagon
Comments: 2 | Categories:
All Around the Internet ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Web 2.0 ,
Web/Tech
A bit over a week ago I had the privilege to sit down and chat with Xen Mendelsohn of MyFrame makers of Flixwagon. If you aren't familiar with Flixwagon, it is a Mobile Web 2.0 service that allows users to...
March 18, 2008:
Widsets Rolls Out Cool New Client With Updated Features
Comments: 3 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia
For those that have been keeping tabs on the Widset's blog and forum, an announcement was made yesterday about the cool new features coming to Widget's. This morning, Widset's rolled out its new improved client which includes many new features:...
February 19, 2008:
Mobile & Web 2.0 Stability
Comments: 3 | Categories:
All Around the Internet ,
Current Affairs ,
Development ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia ,
Nokia Discussions ,
Nseries ,
Ovi ,
Video ,
Web 2.0 ,
Weblogs
With the rise of many sites in recent months what keeps people coming back varies from person to person. You can bet what will keep people away, unreliable services and ignoring customer's needs; essentially the same things that affect every...
February 17, 2008:
Are You Sharing Yet? A Look Into Ovi's Online Share
Comments: 7 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
MWC 2008 ,
Nokia ,
Ovi
Online media sharing has been a big thing for many years. Back when TextAmerica was making its mark on sharing media content, it seemed like the world had a new reason to appreciate their camera phones. Consumers started uploading and...
February 15, 2008:
Seesmic Alpha released
Comments: 3 | Categories:
All Around the Internet ,
Java Apps ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
S60 3rd Edition ,
Web 2.0
This Seesmic Pre-alpha release is incredibly buggy. When I was able to get the application to appear to record nothing was posted and instead crashed. Interestingly enough one of the recordings showed up in Shozu but not in the and...
January 9, 2008:
EQO Goes Symbian
Comments: 3 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
S60 Software ,
Symbian
EQO Customer Evangalist and friend Chris Richardson has great news on his blog. EQO has finally made a symbian edition of their IM application. YAY!! Symbian EQO is currently in beta and although it seems to be missing Skype it...
November 23, 2007:
Social.FM - Tying People Together Through Music
Comments: 4 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Music ,
PC Connectivity ,
S60 3rd Edition
I've mentioned before that I LOVE LOVE LOVE music!! All kinds of music. And with Social.FM I can get my dosage of music from any means possible. I had the pleasure of chatting with Avikk Ghose from Social.FM and got...
November 12, 2007:
The Pros and Cons of Nokia's MOSH
Comments: 4 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia
Back when MOSH was in its early stage of beta, I became a member to test out the service. At first I loved the concept, but was very very skeptical. I was afraid that it would turn into a nightmarish...
November 10, 2007:
Gizmo 5 Beta - Calling and IM From Your Mobile
Comments: 2 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia ,
S60 3rd Edition ,
S60 Software
I received this email yesterday and thought I would share it for those that haven't seen it yet. Save on Text Messaging, Stay In Touch by IM on your Phone: Visit www.Gizmo5.com on your phone's mobile web browser. Add your...
October 23, 2007:
The New and Improved Widsets!
Comments: 4 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia
This morning I checked the Widsets site to see if things were in order yet. True to the message that I received, the system was down in preparation of the new and improved things to come. As of now, the...
October 22, 2007:
Widsets Is Coming Out Of Beta!!
Comments: 3 | Categories:
Development ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia
It's been quite some time now that Widsets has been in beta. But we are counting down to the release of the new revamped website. Some updates include: New "Explore" feature with dynamic search capabilites Updated widget creation tools that...
October 16, 2007:
Mobile Web Server Update Now Available
Comments: 4 | Categories:
Development ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia ,
S60 3rd Edition ,
Symbian
With the welcoming back of Jukka Eklund to the S60 blog family, it was tipped off that a new version of Nokia's Mobile Web Server was in the works. Today, Jukka has announced that the Mobile Web Server has in...
October 10, 2007:
Wikipedia Goes Mobile - Thanks to Bonfire Media
Comments: 4 | Categories:
Java Apps ,
Mobile 2.0
Bonfire Media has done it again. The company behind my favorite eBay application, which as you can see I've been using since 2005, has now announced their new WikiMobile application. Carry Wikipedia wherever you go, and you'll never be stumped...
August 29, 2007:
Nokia Go Play Channel via Twango
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Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia ,
Nseries
Here's another great way to follow along with todays events. Via Twango, Nokia Go Play has created their own channel. Below is a visual stream flash ticker of the channel which will update throughout the day.
August 27, 2007:
Windows Live Mobile Available from Nokia - But It's Not Free
Comments: 9 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia ,
Nseries ,
S60 3rd Edition
We finally have a solution for Windows Live Mobile from Nokia. But as you can see on the support page, the US market is not yet supported. Presently, Windows Live Messenger can only be downloaded and installed by accessing it...
August 26, 2007:
Posting to Typepad Using Nokia's Online Share
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Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia ,
Nseries ,
S60 3rd Edition
Recently Carol informed us that the Nseries Online Share application has been given an update.... YAY!! The new update will allow Flickr users to sign in with their Yahoo login information, plus adds a spot for tags. This version 2.0...
August 4, 2007:
Posting To Twango With Your Mobile
Comments: 3 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Nokia ,
Nseries
When Nokia announced the aquisition of Twango I signed up to see what it was all about. At first it didn't interest me because there was no way for me to upload and post from my device other than sending...
July 26, 2007:
I’ve Been “Mobile Tagged” - Whats on a Blogger's Phone
Comments: 9 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia ,
Nseries ,
S60 3rd Edition ,
S60 Software
This came as an interesting topic, since I've never seen it done before outside of questioning "what's on your mobile". Symbiano-Tek has tagged my mobile device to show and share what apps are on my device and how I use...
July 17, 2007:
3 Extends Mobile and Web Sevices to All
Comments: 0 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
S60 ,
S60 3rd Edition ,
S60 Software ,
Web 2.0
Ewan reports that 3neXT, a site that was created for the users of 3's X-Series mobile and data services, is now able to be viewed and enjoyed by all. 3neXT is a web portal of applications which can be shared,...
June 19, 2007:
Where Have All The Twitterers Gone?
Comments: 1 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia ,
S60 3rd Edition ,
S60 Software
Theres no question that last week was a week for beta testing. I figured with so much happening there would be tons of people blogging about the new Jaiku for 3rd edition. Lol, I've had Jonathan's post bookmarked for days...
June 12, 2007:
WidSets Releases Jaiku Widget
Comments: 0 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia
WidSets has added a Jaiku widget to their growing library. I ran across this prior to the press release and added it immediately. Enabling users to post thoughts, Jaikus, on what they're doing, how they're feeling, or where they're going...
May 30, 2007:
Congratulations WidSets on Reaching 1 Million + Users!
Comments: 4 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Nokia
Wow, its been since October of 2006 since WidSets first went public and a few days ago they celebrated their 1 Million user mark. Congrats!! "Having 1 million registered users in the mobile space is almost unheard of and WidSets...
May 23, 2007:
Has Gizmo Project Become The New Skype for S60 Devices?
Comments: 12 | Categories:
Eseries ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Mobile VoIP ,
Nseries ,
PC Connectivity ,
S60 3rd Edition ,
S60 Software ,
VoIP
I think for about a year now we've been waiting for a Symbian Skype solution. Even during the release of the N800 Internet Tablet there were talks of Skype being available in the future. Have we put that waiting on...
May 17, 2007:
Fring Now Supports Twitter!
Comments: 1 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content ,
Mobile VoIP
Ok Fringster's and Twitterer's!!! Word on the blog is that now Fring supports Twitter. No need to install or update the app in any way. Just go into your Fring application and go to 'configure services' and add your Twitter...
May 8, 2007:
Mobile Twitter Has Arrived
Comments: 2 | Categories:
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content
Last month I came across a flash app that allowed users to update their status on Twitter. Since then Tiny Twitter surfaced, which I could never get working because it always told me that my credentials weren't valid. Mobile Twitter...
March 29, 2007:
Mobile Twitter via FlashLite
Comments: 2 | Categories:
Flash Content ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content
I've been Twittering for the past week now. Digging and searching for tips and tweaks and of course, socializing! Abdul Qabiz has created a little flash app for Twitter which allows you to send updates via data instead of sms....
February 11, 2007:
Possible Mobile YouTube Announcement at 3GSM
Comments: 1 | Categories:
3GSM 2007 ,
Mobile 2.0 ,
Mobile Content
A mobile demo of YouTube was posted to, of course, YouTube. The demo seems to be for a presentation for 3GSM. Only for demo purposes this video shows how the technology provided by Multimedia Mobile services http://www.multimediams.com is capable to...
December 11, 2006:
Understanding Mobile 2.0
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Mobile 2.0
My first read this morning was a link to Understanding Mobile 2.0 from Rudy DeWaele of m-trends.org. So, what is Mobile 2.0? This quote from Daniel Appelquist seems to sum it up nicely. "Mobile 2.0 is not "the Future." it...
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