http://My-Symbian.com/ My-Symbian.com Tue, 08 May 2012 01:25:12 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Symbian ^1 & ^3 Qt Creator 2.5 Release Candidate has been released today. Since the beta release a lot of bug fixing (180+) has been done, including some crashes and some regressions in the C++ code model handling. Thanks to all who contributed to these 180+ fixes. Full changelog is available here plus there is also a new (experimental) plugin for direct support of autotools project. Qt Creator 2.5 RC can be downloaded from here. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7998&c=6 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:50:24 +0200 Symbian ^1 & ^3 MoonCalc Pro is an advanced Moon tool for Symbian (^3, Anna, Belle) and Harmattan (N9, N950) smartphones. Provides rich, real time calculations of Moon phase (also shown graphically), age, illumination, distance (in kilometers, miles, astronomical units, Earth radii), apparent size (in decimal degrees and arc-minutes), coordinates (right ascension, declination, ecliptic latitude and longitude), azimuth, elevation ("altitude"), moonrise and moonset times, perigees and apogees (times and distances of Moon's closest approach and farthest excursion, affecting its visible size and brightness), Moon Compass, current constellation (name and shape), and more. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7991&c=6 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:00:02 +0200 Symbian ^1 & ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 1 (version 112.010.1404) has been made available for the Nokia 700, 701 and 603. The FP1 update brings support for Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Headphone, improved multitasking bar, a set of new homescreen widgets, newer version of Nokia Maps and web browser (with better performance and HTML 5 support), and increases CPU clock on the 700 and 701 from 1 GHz to 1.3 GHz. The update is available Over-The-Air (OTA) as well as via the Nokia Software Update and Nokia Suite software. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7990&c=6 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:07:53 +0200 Symbian ^1 & ^3 Nokia Suite 3.4 Beta for Windows has been updated to version 3.4.21 and is now available for download. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7989&c=6 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:02:17 +0200 Symbian ^1 & ^3 Microsoft Office is coming to Symbian, including the Nokia 701, Nokia 700, Nokia 603, Nokia E7, Nokia X7, Nokia C7, Nokia Oro, and Nokia C6-01. You can get it using the Nokia Software Update tool on your smartphone, or connecting your phone to the Nokia Suite on your PC. Office Mobile apps will also be available from the Nokia Store in a few weeks. In February this year, Nokia announced that OneNote, Lync 2010, Document Connection and PowerPoint Broadcast were available for Symbian. Now, Word Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile and Excel Mobile are the latest applications to join the suite of Microsoft Apps built especially for the latest Symbian smartphones. Office Mobile apps give you quick access to your documents so that you can get more done while on the go, or when you're not using your laptop. And because these apps were created by Microsoft, the functionalities are as close as possible – if not the same – to the Microsoft Office apps on your PC. If you're a Word user, you'll appreciate the fact that with Word mobile, you can save or send documents while preserving tables, SmartArt and charts, or the pinch/zoom functionality to easily view and edit documents. In PowerPoint mobile, you can edit presentation texts and speaker notes, or use the Outline view to quickly browse through slides. With Excel mobile, you can create charts, or insert formulae and view rich data and charts from anywhere. Another convenient feature of Office Mobile is that it gives you a single view to documents – whether they're stored on your phone as files, as email attachments, or on your company SharePoint site. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7988&c=6 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:20 +0200 Symbian ^1 & ^3 The Qt SDK 1.2.1 is now available for download. It brings increased stability to the Qt SDK 1.2. The updated SDK includes Qt 4.8.1 desktop installers for Mac and Windows in addition to Qt source packages. Qt 4.8.1 is the first patch release to the 4.8 series with over 200 functional improvements to the desktop and embedded platforms. The focus of the error corrections, made by primarily by Digia, has been on desktop and embedded platforms with a large number of fixes focussed on QtCore, QtGUI and QtNetwork. For more details please see: Qt 4.8 library release. Increased ease targeting Nokia N9 through bug fixes and added functionality: The added functionality in the Qt SDK 1.2.1 relates mainly to improved runtimes for testing. The Simulator now supports both landscape and portrait orientations. In addition, the Qt Quick Components in the Simulator have been upgraded to use the same version as is on the device. There are now three separate QEMU images - one each for PR1.0, PR1.1 and PR1.2. In the last weeks there have also been some other updates that will help you with your Nokia N9 development: An example application showcasing key Harmattan APIs. The application shows how to utilize Qt Mobility interfaces (e.g. maps, multimedia and sensor data) in applications. The Harmattan developer library and UX documentation have been updated. The latter is available online, and the former is also provided within the Harmattan target for Qt SDK. Other interesting projects: Shader effects using QML. Have you noticed / tested the Qt.labs.shaders plugin yet? It ships with Qt 4.7.4 onwards, making it easier to make graphical effects with QML. A Qt 4 version of the demo is available here for desktop and Nokia N9. For developers looking at 3D technologies, Qt 3D 1.0 for Qt 4.8.1 has also been released today. Qt 3D will be providing OpenGL accelerated 3D content defined in QML. Qt 3D packages for Harmattan and Symbian are not pre-built and you'll have to build them yourself. Nokia N9 build instructions can be found here. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7987&c=6 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:51:16 +0200 General HAPPY EASTER TO ALLMY-SYMBIAN.COM VISITORS http://My-Symbian.com/main/index1.php?p=7979&c=1 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:14:58 +0200 Symbian ^1 & ^3 Nokia today ushered in a new era in high-end smartphone imaging with the Nokia 808 PureView. This is the first smartphone to feature Nokia PureView imaging technologies, bringing together high resolution sensors, exclusive Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia developed algorithms, which will support new high-end imaging experiences for future Nokia products. The Nokia 808 PureView features a large, high-resolution 41 megapixel sensor (7728 x 5368 pixels) with high-performance Carl Zeiss optics and new pixel oversampling technology. At standard resolutions (2/3, 5 and 8 megapixels) this means the ability to zoom without loss of clarity and capture seven pixels of information, condensing into one pixel for the sharpest images imaginable. At high-resolution (38 megapixel maximum) it means the ability to capture an image, then zoom, reframe, crop and resize afterwards to expose previously unseen levels of details. With superior low-light performance and the ability to save in compact file sizes for sharing in email, MMS, and on social networks, the Nokia 808 PureView makes it possible for anyone to capture professional looking images in any conditions. In addition to superior still imaging technology, the Nokia 808 PureView, also includes full HD 1080p video recording and playback with 4X lossless zoom and the world's first use of Nokia Rich Recording. Rich Recording enables audio recording at CD-like levels of quality, previously only possible with external microphones. The Nokia 808 PureView also features exclusive Dolby Headphone technology, transforming stereo content into a personal surround sound experience over any headphones and Dolby Digital Plus for 5.1 channel surround sound playback. The smartphone is powered with the latest Symbian OS version - Nokia Belle Feature Pack 1. It is based on a single core ARM-11 processor running at 1.3 GHz. 2D/3D Graphics HW Accelerator with OpenVG1.1 and OpenGL ES 2.0 support makes good use of 808's 4" AMOLED ClearBlack display covered with Corning Gorilla Glass offering nHD (640x360) resolution). The 808 has 512 MB of operating memory (RAM), 16 GB internal storage space and support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB, 128 MB graphic memory, and obviously all the technologies one might expect from high-end smartphone: Bluetooth 3.0, WLAN 802.11b/g/n, DLNA, NFC, USB 2.0 High Speed with USB OTG 1.3, HDMI connector (and composite TV Out as well), full set of sensors (accelerometer, compass, proximity, ambient light, A-GPS), quad-band GSM and penta-band WCDMA, HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, FM transmitter and receiver, video calls, Nokia Maps with free car and pedestrian navigation, and more. The camera (as mentioned, 41 megapixels, 7728 x 5368 pixels) has 8.02 mm focal length (35mm film equivalent 26mm @ 16:9, 28mm @ 4:3), f/2.4 aperture, 15 cm to infinity focus range, and a full range of modes, functions and filters known from other high-end Nokia camera phones. It records movies at 1920x1088 pixels @ 30 fps (Full HD 1080p) in H.263, H.264/AVC and MPEG-4. Videos can be edited directly on the device using video editor software. Nokia WebKit browser supports HTML 4.1, HTML 5, Javascript 1.8, FlashLite 4.0 and Flash Video. Nokia 808 PureView comes with 1400 mAh BV-4D Li-Ion battery providing talk time of 11/6.5 hours (GSM/WCDMA) and standby time of 465/540 hours (GSM/WCDMA). It has both the 2.0 mm and microUSB charging connectors, with USB charging supported. The device measures 123.9 x 60.2 x 13.9 mm (95.5 cc) and weighs 169 grams. It will be available in white, red and black colors. Read more: Full technical specifications, Product pages, Press release, Phone gallery, PureView technology White Paper, Hands-On video, PureView demonstration video, Promotional video, Sample unretouched photographs taken with the 808 PureView. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7950&c=6 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:29:33 +0100 Symbian ^1 & ^3 Nokia Belle upgrade has been made available for the Nokia 500. It will be released in phases, country by country as soon as each relevant variant of the latest Symbian software is available. So the schedule will vary according to where you live and which network operator you are with. The majority of Belle enhancements will be available for the Nokia 500 including a visually improved browser enabling high-quality Web video viewing. Menus have been simplified and a notifications bar has been added to make accessing key settings or features, very fast. And a new larger live widgets display puts what's really important to you on the homescreen. This version of Belle has been specifically tailored to match Nokia 500's hardware performance. You can personalize your Nokia 500 with up to four home screens leaving all your favourite applications and services only a few taps away. You will also get Nokia Maps version 3.06. Check the availability of Nokia Belle upgrade for your Nokia 500 in your country at the support pages. You can also see if Nokia Belle is available for your Nokia 500 by connecting your phone to Nokia Suite via USB. Software updates will be prompted to you. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7941&c=6 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:49:54 +0100 Symbian ^1 & ^3 Nokia Maps Suite for Symbian Belle includes a series of tools that will help you experience adventures everyday: Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive and Nokia Public Transport are just the beginning. Just point your browser to Nokia Beta Labs to download it now. With Nokia Maps you always know where you are and what's around you thanks to impressive coverage of over 190 countries and tens of millions of points of interest (POI). To find more easily the place you are looking for you can use voice search in English language, in the UK (it only works if you have a UK SIM). Geotagged photos and contacts on your Nokia smartphone are now displayed in Nokia Maps, which is therefore getting more personal. You can see all your memories on the map and immediately recognize home or office addresses of the people that matter to you. Nokia Drive has been updated too. There's the same voice search engine as in Nokia Maps, and multi-point route planner is also included. Nokia Public Transport included in Nokia Maps Suite beta has a more extensive coverage and a new algorithm that calculates the best route to your destination. It is also possible to save favourite destination on the app home screen. In addition to this, there's also the possibility to start Nokia Public Transport from Nokia Maps by long pressing on any point on the map. Nokia Maps Suite also brings the latest weather forecasts. You can look at the weather for almost any area (more than 100) you want. Two home screen widgets are included in Nokia Maps Suite, too: My location and Places. With them you can save among your favourites and share with your friends either your location or a nearby place. Directly from your home screen. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7936&c=6 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:29:45 +0100 Symbian ^1 & ^3 With Nokia Belle downloads starting this week, more people will have access to the great camera features offered as a preview in the Camera Update for Nokia N8, namely 30fps video recording and continuous autofocus in video close-up mode. On top of that, the camera UI in Belle has been further improved compared to the earlier application update. For example, the placement of the on-screen shutter button was changed for better ergonomics in landscape and portrait orientation, and the main controls were moved to the bottom of the viewfinder for a cleaner look. If you update to Nokia Belle, it is recommend NOT to install the earlier camera update on top of it as Belle already contains a newer version. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7935&c=6 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:15:58 +0100 Symbian ^1 & ^3 People who own the latest Symbian ^3 / Anna smartphones can now update them to Symbian Belle – bringing a fresh look to their screens thanks to the latest user interface. Once you have installed Nokia Belle you will still have the same phone, but it will feel like new, with improved performance. Starting today, with Symbian Belle, you'll be able to transform your Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia E6, Nokia X7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia C7, or Nokia Oro device, by adding a whole load of enhancements. For Nokia 500, Nokia Belle will be made available within the next few weeks. Nokia Belle delivers more personalisation options than before. You can have up to six home screens that are easy to personalize, leaving all your favourite applications and services only a few taps away. New larger live widgets display what's really important to you right onto the homescreen, so you'll always be kept up-to-date. Want to place a shortcut from one screen onto another? That's simple. A long press and a drag to the side of the screen moves it to that screen. The new and improved Nokia Belle interface also includes new features like imaging applications with HD video recording at 30 frames per second and a visually improved browser enabling high-quality browsing and viewing of Web videos. The menus have been simplified and a notifications bar has been added to make accessing key settings or features, very fast. Plus, with Belle you can also boost your productivity on the go with a wider selection of Microsoft Apps, such as Lync and OneNote that will soon be available for free download on top of Nokia Belle. Nokia Belle will be available in the majority of the markets today, including countries like India, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Poland, UK, Germany, Italy, Vietnam and Indonesia. You can check the availability of Nokia Belle in your country in our Nokia Belle pages – including the Nokia Belle update rollout status. As Nokia Belle is a major update, you'll need to connect your phone to a PC to perform the update. To start, make sure you have the latest version of Nokia Suite (3.3 or later) running on your computer, and then connect your phone to the computer with a USB cable. For a step-by-step download tutorial, there's a video available that tells you everything you need to know. If you've got any questions about Nokia Belle, you could try the frequently asked questions page that explains all. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7934&c=6 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:46:38 +0100 Symbian ^1 & ^3 Nokia has released Qt SDK 1.2. This update sets a new baseline for the developers for a longer perspective. Some of the features have already been available as online updates, but Qt SDK 1.2 now integrates the very latest tools, most recent mobile build targets for Symbian and Nokia N9, and the still fresh Qt 4.8 for desktops. Some improvements to the SDK and its maintenance tool have also been introduced. As a summary, this is what is new in the Qt SDK: Fixes for Qt Creator 2.4 in a new 2.4.1 patch update Qt 4.8 for desktops delivering Qt Quick 1.1, Qt platform abstraction, Qt WebKit 2.2, and threaded OpenGL More Qt Mobility examples for Nokia N9 and Symbian devices Ability to specify network proxy setting in the SDK Maintenance Tool Update to the Symbian Complementary Package introducing Analyze Tool plugin and new CODA 1.0.6 installation package An update to Notifications API improving the end user experience and fixing issues in the Nokia N9 implementation of the API. If you already have Qt SDK installed, you can update to the latest version by running Update Qt SDK from the Qt SDK application folder on your computer. If you first time are getting started with Qt SDK, you can download 1.2 from the download page. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7926&c=6 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:35:26 +0100 Symbian ^1 & ^3 Microsoft Apps have been made available for Symbian Belle smartphones. These incude: Microsoft Lync 2010 Mobile - for cost efficient IM, presence, audio and web meetings on-the-go. Microsoft PowerPoint Broadcast - quick broadcast of presentations directly from PC to mobile. Microsoft OneNote - rich note taking with images. Syncs with Microsoft SkyDrive. Microsoft Document Connection - single view to documents stored on mobile, including email attachments as well as documents on Microsoft SharePoint 2010 sites. The Microsoft Apps are available through Software update. To get them, use the corresponding function of Nokia Suite or Nokia Software Updater. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7920&c=6 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:38:16 +0100 Symbian ^1 & ^3 Qt has reached another important evolutionary milestone today as Qt 4.8.0 has now been released. Featuring Qt Platform Abstraction, threaded OpenGL support, multithreaded HTTP and optimized file system access, Qt 4.8.0 can be downloaded as binary or source packages. Here are some key features that are new in Qt 4.8.0: Qt Platform Abstraction (QPA). QPA restructures the GUI stack to enable easier porting of Qt to different windowing systems and devices. More info. Threaded OpenGL support. Enables those of us that are not OpenGL-ninjas to render OpenGL from more than one thread concurrently. More info. Multithreaded HTTP. HTTP requests are now handled in a separate thread by default. This should make application guis smoother, as networking will no longer use the main event loop. Optimized file system access. The file system stack received some heavy lifting under the hood. The result is better I/O performance, achieved by reducing the number of system calls performed for I/O and by better use of cached data, when available. The improvements in performance can be seen across all platforms. Qt 4.8.0 ships with QtWebKit 2.2.1. More details of the major changes can be found in the Qt 4.8 beta blog post. Qt 4.8 Docs are now available on Qt DevNet. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index6.php?p=7830&c=6 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:06:05 +0100