http://My-Symbian.com/uiq3/ My-Symbian.com UIQ 3 feed Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:08:07 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en UIQ 3.x While majority of developers have already forgotten the UIQ platform, AnotherGuest continues bringing UIQ users his free, classic ports: Rise of the Triad is a high quality, fast scrolling first-person perspective 3D action game. It includes a lot of destructive enemies, an arsenal of weapons from simple pistols to missile launchers, life-preserving armor, traps and ambushes galore. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=6001&c=7 Tue, 19 May 2009 14:55:56 +0200 UIQ 3.x Another classic port from AnotherGuest: SuperTux is a classic style 2D jump and run game inspired by the Nintendo Super Mario series. Instead of Mario, the hero in this game is Tux, the mascot of the Linux kernel. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5981&c=7 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:57:31 +0200 General From its annual All Hands Meeting in Tokyo this week, the Bluetooth SIG formally adopted Bluetooth Core Specification Version 3.0 High Speed (HS), or Bluetooth 3.0. This latest iteration of the popular short-range wireless technology fulfills the consumers' need for speed while providing the same wireless Bluetooth experience – faster. Manufacturers of consumer electronics and home entertainment devices can now build their products to send large amounts of video, music and photos between devices wirelessly at speeds consumers expect. Bluetooth 3.0 gets its speed from the 802.11 radio protocol. The inclusion of the 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL) provides increased throughput of data transfers at the approximate rate of 24 Mbps. In addition, mobile devices including Bluetooth 3.0 will realize increased power savings due to enhanced power control built in. This newest version of Bluetooth technology builds on the inherent qualities of the current 2.1 EDR version, including Simple Secure Pairing and built-in, automatic security. And as with all versions of the Bluetooth specification, Bluetooth 3.0 HS provides developers, manufacturers and consumers with the benefit of backwards compatibility, enabling both the expansion and enhancement of this technology with every new specification release. Once products reach the market, the easiest way for consumers to learn which devices are compatible with other Bluetooth enabled devices is to visit the Bluetooth Gadget Guide. With the availability of Bluetooth version 3.0 HS, consumers can expect to move large data files of videos, music and photos between their own devices and the trusted devices of others, without the need for cables and wires. Some applications consumers will experience include: * Wirelessly bulk synchronize music libraries between PC and music player or phone * Bulk download photos to a printer or PC * Send video files from camera or phone to computer or television The Bluetooth SIG's formal adoption of the specification is only the first step in the product lifecycle. News out today from wireless chip manufacturers and Bluetooth SIG member companies Atheros, Broadcom, CSR, and Marvell shows the second step – getting silicon solutions to device manufacturers – is already underway. End products for consumers are expected to be in the market in 9 to 12 months. This new specification release includes several major enhancements: * Generic Alternate MAC/PHY (AMP) * 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL) * Generic Test Methodology * Enhanced Power Control * Unicast Connectionless Data Full press release is available here. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5976&c=7 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:57:06 +0200 UIQ 3.x Another freeware & classic port from AnotherGuest: Liero is a DOS based game (first released by Finnish programmer Joosa Riekkinen in 1998) between two worms armed with heavy weapons of all kinds battling in underground caves. In Liero, two worms fight each other to death for score (or frags) using a choice of five weapons from a total of 40 in a two-dimensional map. Most of the terrain, except for indestructible rocks, may be dug or destroyed by explosions. In addition to the weaponry, each player has a ninja rope which can be used to move faster through the map. This SDL port is based on Gliptics' Open Liero. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5969&c=7 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:19:35 +0200 UIQ 3.x Member of our discussion forum, tomaswoj has just ported DosBox to the UIQ 3.x platform. DosBox is an open source DOS and x86 emulator, which can be used to run those classic DOS games and programs. Actually, it can even run Windows 3.1 / 95, too :-) Visit this thread on our UIQ 3.x forum for details and to provide the author with your feedback and comments. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5966&c=7 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:18:10 +0100 UIQ 3.x Backup Tools for UIQ 3.x by m-internet.com can backup/restore your phonebook/SIM contacts and export all your SMS (Inbox/Draft/Sent/User-defined folder & SIM) to a text file. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5960&c=7 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:38:05 +0100 UIQ 3.x Opera Labs has released a beta version of its Opera Mobile web browser for UIQ 3.x, which introduces Opera Fingertouch technology designed to make interacting with the Web easier and simpler on touch-based UIQ devices. Fingertouch provides visual feedback when you hit a Web link, and assists you when you come across multiple links or other selectable elements in close proximity to one another. This new release can be downloaded http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5951&c=7 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:13:56 +0100 General Sony Ericsson has just unveiled a concept Symbian Foundation platform based phone called Idou. It's actually more than just a concept as it is said to become a real device, but at the moment it is in a very early stage so many things may change until then. Detailed information/specifications and release date will be announced later this year but the device is supposed to become available in the second half of 2009. Idou is a part of The Entertainment Unlimited consumer proposition announced today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Bringing together rich content, unique applications and best in class entertainment experiences, the new consumer proposition is based around three key promises: * Uniting best in class entertainment experiences into one offering such as the Walkman music experience, the Cyber-shot imaging experience, Java gaming and messaging integrated with services and applications. * Broadening entertainment experiences by seamlessly integrating the mobile phone into other devices in the home letting consumers share and enjoy top quality entertainment content through a variety of channels including TV, PC and Hifi systems. * Fusing communication with entertainment by removing barriers and offering unlimited sharing opportunities, multiplying the value of people's entertainment experiences through a host of innovative web applications and Sony Ericsson's Play Now offering. Capture moments, talk through pictures and share all your experiences like never before with the 12.1 megapixel camera, intuitive touch features and Xenon flash. Tap directly into your favourite videos and tracks with the full-touch media menu and feast your eyes on movies, TV-series and video clips in true 16:9 widescreen format (3.5" display). Based on what will become the Symbian Foundation operating system, thousands of applications are available online letting you install new applications and download exciting content from PlayNow to make the Idou truly yours. The demo unit showcased in Barcelona was equipped with a very "introductory" development build of the OS so it's hard to speculate now how the final version will look like. Based on the first release of the Symbian Foundation platform, it will be a successor to the current S60 5th Edition. As a "Symbian Foundation Certified" device, it will be cross-compatible with all other Symbian Foundation based devices of other brands (e.g. Nokia or Samsung) and hopefully also with existing 3rd software that now works fine e.g. on the Nokia 5800. The UI of the Idou will follow Sony Ericsson's UI design, including e.g. the Media Bar, Walkman Player, icons and menu style known from other Sony Ericsson phones. More: Idou presentation @ SonyEricsson.com, Press release. Comment on Idou on our Discussion forum. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5939&c=7 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:46:45 +0100 General Google today introduced beta version of Google Sync for mobile devices allowing data (currently only contacts) synchronisation between mobile phones and Google services via SyncML. The service supports both S60 and UIQ based Symbian OS smartphones. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5926&c=7 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:43:53 +0100 UIQ 3.x OfficeReader by Odendahl SEPT-Solutions is a freeware / open source application making it possible to read OpenDocument files from OpenOffice.org, KOffice, AbiWord and Lotus Symphony on UIQ 3.x smartphones. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5917&c=7 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:16:34 +0100 UIQ 3.x Mobiscope by SHAPE Services is a complete video surveillance at a reasonable price. No need to purchase any expensive equipment. All you need is a webcam or network camera on your computer to record everything that goes on when you are away. Mobiscope can monitor the area for motion and transfer the recording to your mobile. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5893&c=7 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:33:00 +0100 General This is just to remind you that the 25% site-wide discount on all available Symbian OS software is still there! Select any programs you want from our giant catalog of Symbian OS software, use the SYMBIAN25 discount code at checkout and.... simply pay 25% less than anywhere else for any selected programs or games and any number of them! Promotion details can be found here. This is a time-limited offer so don't wait or it may be too late, especially that it may take a while before we're able to offer you another such high discount! http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5885&c=7 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:15:35 +0100 UIQ 3.x According to Reuters, UIQ Technology has filed for bankruptcy in a district court in Sweden. "There are no opportunities to create a new line of business in the current financial climate", said UIQ Chief Executive Johan Sandberg. This means that the darkest fears of UIQ phones' users became reality: the UIQ platform is now really and offically dead... My-Symbian would like to thank all people behind UIQ for their hard work and giving us all such a great mobile platform. These 6 years will always remain an important part of history of mobile technology. We deeply hope that their intellectual and creative potential will not be wasted and that they will have another chance to impress us once again with great products, hopefully still Symbian OS based. My-Symbian will continue supporting the UIQ platform, its users and software developers. If you have a UIQ phone and you're satisfied with it, keep using it! It won't stop working only because the company went bankrupt. Keep visiting our discussion forums and checking our UIQ3 Software Catalog for (hopefully) new and interesting software releases... http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5876&c=7 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:59:27 +0100 General It's Christmas time, time of gifts and joy. We've also prepared a Christmas gift for you! Now you can buy any Symbian OS software you want at the My-Symbian Software Shop with 25% discount! This means that you can save 25% off the price, and, if you buy 4 programs, then you'll actually save enough to get a 5th one for free! All you need to do is to enter SYMBIAN25 discount code on the shopping cart screen and 25% will instantly be deducted from the total price. This offer is limited to a certain number of orders, so don't wait or it may be too late! Start browsing our giant catalog of Symbian OS software now. Promotion details can be found here. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5848&c=7 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:38:00 +0100 UIQ 3.x Originally written for the UIQ 2.x platform and then ported to UIQ 3.x, Andrzej Benek's a-watch is a simple watch showing large time and date, and a-stop is a watch with additional countdown and stopwatch functions. Both are freeware. http://My-Symbian.com/main/index7.php?p=5863&c=7 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:58:06 +0100