There’s a great new free booklet entitled "Data Sharing Tips" that describes common methods of sharing data within Symbian 9.x.
Strangely, it doesn’t mention Client-Server, the most used Symbian OS data sharing mechanism.
Also, many of these mechanisms may be over the top for simple applications. The simplest way of sharing data is via files! These have […]

I have been following the news on Sun’s new Java Mobile FX which is based on code acquired from SavaJe’s failed attempt to bring a Java based mobile OS to the market.
The news on EETimes states…
"Sun will sell the software only in a binary version to ensure compatibility across different systems."
If this is true, this implies […]

Carriers Killing Mobile Innovation + Mobile Phones no longer used for calls = 28% of UK Mobile Phone Shops are in Danger
Mobile phone retailers are in a tight position. Tariffs from network operators are all about included voice minutes and texts instead of promised 3G services. Consequently, all they have to compete on is price.
Imagine […]

I was at MEX last week - two days immersed in mobile issues. No matter which way you looked at it, phone OEMs, 3rd party developers, network operators and OS vendors still aren’t working well together. There’s so much more that could be done to improve the user experience, provide universal cross-phone/network facilities and encourage users to take […]

There are two interesting papers authored by iGR and available via openmarket.com.
The first entitled Increasing the Profitability of Off-Portal Mobile Content: Who left the back door open? discusses business models for off-portal network operator content.
The second, Going Direct to Mobile Consumers: Fish or Cut Bait gives a great overview of the issues facing brand owners.
The conclusion is particularly […]

Handango have just released their Yardstick for Q1 2007. Apart from the Motorola Q which is at the top of the chart, little else has changed since 2006.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As with the 2006 statistics, I remain curious as to why the top sellers by revenue and by units sold don’t include any Symbian devices. In previous years Sony Ericsson UIQ […]

Following on from yesterday’s post on the S60 market, you might wonder what kinds of application people need. Look no further than the growing wish list at s60.com - with over 300 ideas last time I looked.
Some of the wishes are pure fantasy and can’t really be implemented. However, others represent read needs and new opportunities […]