Gig Finder – Is it using the next-gen Symbian UI already?

1. I listened to one of AAS Podcasts (number 165 I think), and I think Ewan did a good observation regarding the proposed Symbian^4 UI by Nokia.
2. Ewan mentioned about an application called Gig Finder which is using a different UI from the standard Symbian^1 (S60 5th Edition) UI.
3. For the sake of excitment and [...]

The First Kuala Lumpur Symbian Stammtisch

Where?
Kelantan Delights
1-5, Level 1, Sooka Sentral
Jalan Stesen Sentral
50470 Kuala Lumpur
When?
February 10th 2010 (Wednesday
5.00 to 7.00 PM
Who should come?
- Symbian users
- Symbian and other developers
- Symbian Enthusiasts
- If you are in KL or near KL
- Just for fun
What is the Agenda?
- Talk
- Eat
- Have fun!
Why I should come?
- Meet cool people
- Talk about Symbian and it’s [...]

KLSS – Kuala Lumpur Symbian Stammtisch

1. If you are in KL you will be in KL in the very near future, something is cooking.
2. After reading a post by Sebastian Brannstrom at the official Symbian Foundation Blog, I thought, why not!!!
3. In the past few months, Symbian Stammtisch was held in London and I feel it would be interesting to [...]

Skyfire 1.5 Beta for Symbian^1 – Sucks As Usual!

1. Last week Skyfire released a new and updated version of this server-rendering internet browser.
2. Version 1.5 is available for S60 3rd Edition and a new public beta for Symbian^1 touchscreen is released.
3. According to them, many features are added and improved. Including :-
- Symbian S60 3rd edition
– Smooth Scrolling: Scroll operations are more fluid.
– [...]

vMenu version 1.51 adds more functions

vMenu page 1

1. I wrote about vMenu last week.
2. Frankly, it’s a very cool application and I never ued the built-in Menu / Launcher anymore.
3. A new version, 1.51 has been released and adds the following enhancements :-
- You can add / remove applications
- There’s a new status-bar on top of the screen displaying network signal, date, [...]

Nokia makes worldwide walk and drive navigation free on smartphones

Nokia today announced plans to make walk and drive navigation free on its smartphones as part of a new version of Ovi Maps, available for download at www.nokia.com/maps. Nokia’s mapping and navigation software has been specifically designed for mobile use and is based on unique hybrid technology. The new version of Ovi Maps will include [...]

Sony Ericsson unleashes Vivaz

1. Here is the link to the product page : Vivaz
2. It was known as Kurara when the prototype photos leaked.
3. The specification looks great.
4. Enjoy some videos of Vivaz!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4hadFHinXc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Tet8ZnjbE

Nokia Event Today – Is It Related To Symbian?

VIP invitation

1. I received a VIP invitation yesterday to a Nokia online event which is scheduled to be online today (January 21st 2010) at 6.30 pm my local time.
2. I dont know whether it will be related to Symbian or not. My hunch tells me it will be something about Ovi and also Symbian^3. I …

Dayhand Keyboard – Alternative text input for Symbian^1

Keyboard Menu

1. Since the first S60 5th Edition (now Symbian^1) smartphone, the 5800 until now, the text input mechanism is something that I really hate.
2. There are 4 options, namely :
- alphanumeric keypad. for one hand usage but it requires a tap on the green tick icon on the top left after typing text… why cant [...]

vMenu – alternative launcher for Symbian^1

vMenu page 1

1. the built in s60 5th edition application lancher, which nokia calls it menu, is ugly.
2. it looks ok on a non touchscreen phones on the old s60 up to s60 3rd edition.
3. on touch screen phones, the softkeys took too many spaces and it becomes uglier on landscape mode because only 2/3rd of the [...]

Screenshot Gallery – Skyfire Alpha for S60 5th Edition

skyfire touch

1. I havent got time to write blogpost about it yet.
2. This alpha version is tested on Satio ;-) Yes. I have a Satio with me now. A review unit courtesy of Sony Ericsson Malaysia.
3. Skyfire 1.5 Alpha for S60 5th Edition in my opinion, delivers better web experience compared to Skyfire on non-touch smartphones.
4. [...]

Go Browser – An internet browser with beautiful UI

Go Browser

1. Well, life is beautiful when you have options? Am I right? :-)
2. We are seeing more anda more Symbian applications from the Far East. Which is very good.
3. Go Browser, is another internet browser from comes from China.
4. The user interface is beautiful, with kinetic scrolling, special effects and very nice font used. …