Street photography - taking photos of people and crowds - sounds very easy, but there's a certain art to getting it right. Haje shows you how using his Nokia N8.
10/25/10
Nokia reports Q3 2010 net sales of EUR 10.3 billion, with non-IFRS EPS of EUR 0.14
- Mobile device ASP up EUR 4 from Q2 2010
- Mobile device volumes and margins constrained by component availability
Nokia Corporation
Interim report
October 21, 2010 at 13.00 (CET +1)
The complete press release with tables is available at:
http://www.nokia.com/results/Nokia_results2010Q3e.pdf
- Mobile device volumes and margins constrained by component availability
Nokia Corporation
Interim report
October 21, 2010 at 13.00 (CET +1)
The complete press release with tables is available at:
http://www.nokia.com/results/Nokia_results2010Q3e.pdf
Nokia takes steps to accelerate company transformation and increase effectiveness
Symbian Smartphones and Services streamlined for greater simplicity for consumers and developers.
Espoo, Finland - Nokia has communicated to its employees the company's plans to accelerate its transformation and increase effectiveness. The plans include simplifying operations in product creation in Nokia's Symbian Smartphones organization, as well as Nokia's Services organization and certain corporate functions. The plans are expected to result in a reduction of up to 1800 employees globally.
In Symbian Smartphones, Nokia plans to renew product creation to increase responsiveness to consumer demands and reduce time to market. This includes expanding the use of common tools for application development, streamlining software development, simplifying and consolidating operations and placing greater focus on adding value to consumers. The changes target increased competitiveness and support building an attractive and sustainable platform for application developers.
Nokia is also making changes in its Services organization. Instead of distinct end-to-end service lines, the Services organization will be focused on delivering an integrated Ovi experience across our full range of devices. In addition to simplifying its ways of working, the aim is to provide more compelling Ovi services to consumers.
In line with these changes, Nokia is also streamlining certain corporate functions and corporate research activities.
"Changes impacting personnel are always difficult. We are committed to managing these changes in a way that reflect Nokia's values, and will support affected employees with alternative solutions, such as helping them find new positions within the company," says Juha Äkräs, Executive Vice President, Human Resources. "The announcement today is the result of careful evaluation and planning; the plans have now been reviewed and endorsed by the new management. The aim is to accelerate the company's transformation towards a leading mobile solutions provider, and to do this we are simplifying and integrating operations within our product creation and corporate functions."
Altogether, the planned changes are expected to result in a reduction of up to 1 800 employees globally, as activities are planned to be discontinued and integrated. Nokia will begin applicable consultations with employee representatives about these plans.
Espoo, Finland - Nokia has communicated to its employees the company's plans to accelerate its transformation and increase effectiveness. The plans include simplifying operations in product creation in Nokia's Symbian Smartphones organization, as well as Nokia's Services organization and certain corporate functions. The plans are expected to result in a reduction of up to 1800 employees globally.
In Symbian Smartphones, Nokia plans to renew product creation to increase responsiveness to consumer demands and reduce time to market. This includes expanding the use of common tools for application development, streamlining software development, simplifying and consolidating operations and placing greater focus on adding value to consumers. The changes target increased competitiveness and support building an attractive and sustainable platform for application developers.
Nokia is also making changes in its Services organization. Instead of distinct end-to-end service lines, the Services organization will be focused on delivering an integrated Ovi experience across our full range of devices. In addition to simplifying its ways of working, the aim is to provide more compelling Ovi services to consumers.
In line with these changes, Nokia is also streamlining certain corporate functions and corporate research activities.
"Changes impacting personnel are always difficult. We are committed to managing these changes in a way that reflect Nokia's values, and will support affected employees with alternative solutions, such as helping them find new positions within the company," says Juha Äkräs, Executive Vice President, Human Resources. "The announcement today is the result of careful evaluation and planning; the plans have now been reviewed and endorsed by the new management. The aim is to accelerate the company's transformation towards a leading mobile solutions provider, and to do this we are simplifying and integrating operations within our product creation and corporate functions."
Altogether, the planned changes are expected to result in a reduction of up to 1 800 employees globally, as activities are planned to be discontinued and integrated. Nokia will begin applicable consultations with employee representatives about these plans.
Nokia further refines development strategy to unify environments for Symbian and MeeGo
Sole focus on Qt framework and support for HTML5 further clarifies platform strategy and enables the continuous evolution of the Symbian experience.
Espoo, Finland - Nokia announces that as of today, greater clarification and simplicity in its developer offering will empower the development community to create applications to reach users across both the Symbian and MeeGo platforms. The decision to focus on Qt as the sole application development framework will ensure that applications will continue to be compatible with future evolutions of Symbian as well as upcoming MeeGo products. In addition, Nokia announces its intent to support HTML5 for development of Web content and applications for both Symbian and MeeGo platforms. To demonstrate its commitment to the new offering, Nokia will develop its own future applications using Qt for a more consistent experience and better integration of applications and services.
Nokia is focusing on Qt as a robust, tried and tested framework that unlocks the hardware, software and service capabilities of the existing Nokia smartphone range as well as creating huge opportunities for future Symbian and MeeGo products. Nokia's introduction of Qt Quick into the Qt framework enables the more rapid creation of rich user interfaces and the most visually engaging applications. In addition, Qt's in-built support for HTML5 complements Nokia's intent to support HTML5 in Web browsers.
One benefit of this simplified approach is that planned and future improvements in Symbian will be developed in Qt and will be compatible with the existing Symbian^3 platform release. This means that Nokia's continued commitment to develop the Symbian platform will benefit not only future users of Symbian-based products, but will result in updates and upgrades for existing Symbian^3 users. The resulting change to a model of continuous evolution replaces the previous release-based model. Nokia will no longer refer to Symbian^3 or Symbian^4. The benefit to consumers will be a constant improvement in the experience of their Symbian-based Nokia products.
Rich Green, CTO of Nokia: "We're making strategic technology decisions that will accelerate our ability to offer the strongest possible opportunity for developers and the richest possible experience for consumers. For developers, it will open up a huge installed customer base for their applications. For consumers, it means a more compelling engagement with their Nokia product in terms of access to the best applications in the marketplace and a constantly improving product experience. We firmly believe that the choices we have made will not only mean significant opportunity and success for our developer partners, but for Nokia as well."
For more information about Qt application development framework including Qt Quick and HTML5 support go to qt.nokia.com/qtquick and qt.nokia.com/HTML5. Developers can start developing with Qt today at www.forum.nokia.com/Develop/Qt/.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.
Espoo, Finland - Nokia announces that as of today, greater clarification and simplicity in its developer offering will empower the development community to create applications to reach users across both the Symbian and MeeGo platforms. The decision to focus on Qt as the sole application development framework will ensure that applications will continue to be compatible with future evolutions of Symbian as well as upcoming MeeGo products. In addition, Nokia announces its intent to support HTML5 for development of Web content and applications for both Symbian and MeeGo platforms. To demonstrate its commitment to the new offering, Nokia will develop its own future applications using Qt for a more consistent experience and better integration of applications and services.
Nokia is focusing on Qt as a robust, tried and tested framework that unlocks the hardware, software and service capabilities of the existing Nokia smartphone range as well as creating huge opportunities for future Symbian and MeeGo products. Nokia's introduction of Qt Quick into the Qt framework enables the more rapid creation of rich user interfaces and the most visually engaging applications. In addition, Qt's in-built support for HTML5 complements Nokia's intent to support HTML5 in Web browsers.
One benefit of this simplified approach is that planned and future improvements in Symbian will be developed in Qt and will be compatible with the existing Symbian^3 platform release. This means that Nokia's continued commitment to develop the Symbian platform will benefit not only future users of Symbian-based products, but will result in updates and upgrades for existing Symbian^3 users. The resulting change to a model of continuous evolution replaces the previous release-based model. Nokia will no longer refer to Symbian^3 or Symbian^4. The benefit to consumers will be a constant improvement in the experience of their Symbian-based Nokia products.
Rich Green, CTO of Nokia: "We're making strategic technology decisions that will accelerate our ability to offer the strongest possible opportunity for developers and the richest possible experience for consumers. For developers, it will open up a huge installed customer base for their applications. For consumers, it means a more compelling engagement with their Nokia product in terms of access to the best applications in the marketplace and a constantly improving product experience. We firmly believe that the choices we have made will not only mean significant opportunity and success for our developer partners, but for Nokia as well."
For more information about Qt application development framework including Qt Quick and HTML5 support go to qt.nokia.com/qtquick and qt.nokia.com/HTML5. Developers can start developing with Qt today at www.forum.nokia.com/Develop/Qt/.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.
10/2/10
Verizon and Motorola Team Up to Offer Consumers 'Ultimate Game Day Access' Sweepstakes
Contestants Can Win Tickets to Regular Season NFL Games and a Chance to Attend Super Bowl XLV in February.
NEW YORK -- Verizon and Motorola Inc. are teaming up to offer consumers a chance to win tickets to one of 10 NFL regular-season games as well as an all- expenses-paid trip to Super Bowl XLV, with the Ultimate Game Day Access sweepstakes.
Fans can now enter the contest online at www.motorola.com/ultimategamedayaccess where they will be asked to select one NFL regular season game for a chance to win tickets to it, after entering their e-mail address and watching a video about Verizon FiOS. Contestants who enter for a chance to see an NFL game in December are automatically entered into the grand-prize raffle of a trip to Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas, on Feb. 6, 2011. The contest kicks off Monday (Sept. 20) and goes through Nov. 30.
"We're excited to team with Motorola and offer football fans this unique opportunity to watch their favorite NFL team at the home stadium or win a trip to Super Bowl XLV," said John Wimsatt, senior vice president of marketing for Verizon. "Verizon offers customers a superior football experience with various high-def TV channels, broadband offerings and real-time updates on TV and mobile applications – an experience nearly as good as being there live. And now we're upping the game and giving fans a chance to take this year's football experience to the next level."
Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer, Motorola Mobility, said, "Motorola has been working closely with both the NFL and Verizon to ensure the excitement of the football experience reaches fans no matter where they are. With the advanced features available on our QIP set-tops, FiOS customers can control when and how they watch the game, and enjoy instant replays of their favorite moments at the touch of a button."
For the grand-prize winner, Motorola is providing two tickets to Super Bowl XLV and passes to pre- and post-Super Bowl parties sponsored by the NFL. Verizon is providing roundtrip airfare, hotel and spending money. The winner will have VIP access during the weekend and experience the big game in the state-of-the art Cowboys Stadium.
This contest enhances Verizon's already extensive football offering. For example, customers who subscribe to the FiOS TV Ultimate package receive the NFL RedZone channel at no additional cost, providing a look at each play that occurs during Sunday games when a team goes inside its opponent's 20-yard line. FiOS TV customers can also order the NFL RedZone channel for $49.99 for the entire season.
In addition, Verizon's FiOS TV customers also have easy access to NFL stats with the Football Widget, which features rosters, player details and headline news from around the NFL – at no additional cost. Subscribers to the NFL RedZone channel can use the widget to set on-screen alerts for whenever a team is inside the 20-yard line, then press "OK" on the remote control and switch to the RedZone channel game action. The channel will switch from game to game with live look-ins and highlights in both high definition (Channel 835) and standard definition (Channel 335).
FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, with more than 520 all-digital channels including up to 140 HD channels and 18,000 monthly video-on-demand titles. FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management via broadband or cell phone; and more.
For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
NEW YORK -- Verizon and Motorola Inc. are teaming up to offer consumers a chance to win tickets to one of 10 NFL regular-season games as well as an all- expenses-paid trip to Super Bowl XLV, with the Ultimate Game Day Access sweepstakes.
Fans can now enter the contest online at www.motorola.com/ultimategamedayaccess where they will be asked to select one NFL regular season game for a chance to win tickets to it, after entering their e-mail address and watching a video about Verizon FiOS. Contestants who enter for a chance to see an NFL game in December are automatically entered into the grand-prize raffle of a trip to Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas, on Feb. 6, 2011. The contest kicks off Monday (Sept. 20) and goes through Nov. 30.
"We're excited to team with Motorola and offer football fans this unique opportunity to watch their favorite NFL team at the home stadium or win a trip to Super Bowl XLV," said John Wimsatt, senior vice president of marketing for Verizon. "Verizon offers customers a superior football experience with various high-def TV channels, broadband offerings and real-time updates on TV and mobile applications – an experience nearly as good as being there live. And now we're upping the game and giving fans a chance to take this year's football experience to the next level."
Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer, Motorola Mobility, said, "Motorola has been working closely with both the NFL and Verizon to ensure the excitement of the football experience reaches fans no matter where they are. With the advanced features available on our QIP set-tops, FiOS customers can control when and how they watch the game, and enjoy instant replays of their favorite moments at the touch of a button."
For the grand-prize winner, Motorola is providing two tickets to Super Bowl XLV and passes to pre- and post-Super Bowl parties sponsored by the NFL. Verizon is providing roundtrip airfare, hotel and spending money. The winner will have VIP access during the weekend and experience the big game in the state-of-the art Cowboys Stadium.
This contest enhances Verizon's already extensive football offering. For example, customers who subscribe to the FiOS TV Ultimate package receive the NFL RedZone channel at no additional cost, providing a look at each play that occurs during Sunday games when a team goes inside its opponent's 20-yard line. FiOS TV customers can also order the NFL RedZone channel for $49.99 for the entire season.
In addition, Verizon's FiOS TV customers also have easy access to NFL stats with the Football Widget, which features rosters, player details and headline news from around the NFL – at no additional cost. Subscribers to the NFL RedZone channel can use the widget to set on-screen alerts for whenever a team is inside the 20-yard line, then press "OK" on the remote control and switch to the RedZone channel game action. The channel will switch from game to game with live look-ins and highlights in both high definition (Channel 835) and standard definition (Channel 335).
FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, with more than 520 all-digital channels including up to 140 HD channels and 18,000 monthly video-on-demand titles. FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management via broadband or cell phone; and more.
For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
Motorola Solutions 802.11n Mesh Network Enhances Municipal Services in Stratford
Festival Hydro and Rhyzome Networks deploy municipal services network to help city promote conservation and bridge the digital divide.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – The Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that its outdoor 802.11n mesh wide area network (MWAN) solution based on the award-winning AP 7181 access points was selected by Festival Hydro, the local utility company, and its independent affiliate Rhyzome Networks to deliver enhanced municipal services in Stratford, Ontario.
KEY FACTS
* By the end of 2010, the 802.11n mesh network will leverage approximately 400 mesh nodes to provide high-speed mobile wireless access across the city’s 15 km sq. area.
* Managed by Festival Hydro and Rhyzome Networks, the wireless infrastructure will enable remote collection of smart meter data from homes and businesses to promote energy conservation while the remaining capacity will be used to offer mobile, high-speed Internet access to businesses, residents and visitors.
* The city plans to save more money by providing mobile access for municipal workers and supporting other public works activities through the same network.
* The municipal services network recommended by Motorola Solutions leverages AP 7181 mesh access points, which maximize the performance of 802.11n in challenging outdoor RF environments.
* The network was planned using the BroadbandPlanner network design software and is being managed with the One Point Wireless Manager to offer advanced visualization of all network elements through a single Google Maps view.
SUPPORTING QUOTES
Mayor Dan Mathieson, City of Stratford
“Promoting energy conservation and stimulating economic growth are top priorities for Stratford and key components of our Smart City initiative. By choosing a managed services model, we are able to deploy a world-class solution that meets our objectives, but which would otherwise be cost-prohibitive, especially in today’s challenging economic climate.”
Bill Zehr, president, Festival Hydro
“The Green Energy and Green Economy Act introduced earlier this year by the Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure sets specific demand reduction and conservation goals on electrical distribution companies like Festival Hydro, the utility owned by the City of Stratford. The wireless technology developed by Motorola Solutions will enable us to quickly deploy smart meter technology to businesses and residents, allowing Festival Hydro to track energy use in real-time, provide more accurate billing and help customers reduce their energy consumption over time.”
Paul West, business development manager, Rhyzome Networks
“We’re excited to be one of the first service providers to leverage the latest 802.11n mesh technology from Motorola Solutions to deliver connectivity to the city, its businesses and residents. The municipal services network we deployed in Stratford gives us the capacity and coverage we need to deliver reliable, high-speed mobile Internet access to customers and help promote the economic viability of the City.”
Scott French, MSSI vice president, Wireless Mobility Sales, Motorola Solutions
“Mesh technology from Motorola Solutions is field-proven in municipalities across the world, serving as a cost-effective alternative and complement to traditional wired connectivity approaches. We are excited to work with the public private partnership of the City, Festival Hydro and Rhyzome Networks take advantage of municipal services networks to enable public utility, public safety and community relations initiatives that help save money, create revenue and attract new business.”
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
Case study: Stratford becomes a ‘Smart City’ with Motorola wireless solutions
Website: 802.11n Mesh Wide Area Network
Blog: Wireless Insights
Twitter: www.twitter.com/motwireless
Motorola Solutions delivers seamless connectivity that puts real-time information in the hands of users, which gives customers the agility they need to grow their business or better serve and protect the public. Working seamlessly together with our world-class devices, the wireless network portfolio includes indoor wireless LAN, outdoor wireless mesh, point-to-multipoint, point-to-point networks and voice-over-WLAN solutions. Combined with powerful software tools for wireless network design, best-of-breed security, management and troubleshooting, Motorola Solutions delivers trusted networking and access anywhere to organizations across the globe.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – The Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that its outdoor 802.11n mesh wide area network (MWAN) solution based on the award-winning AP 7181 access points was selected by Festival Hydro, the local utility company, and its independent affiliate Rhyzome Networks to deliver enhanced municipal services in Stratford, Ontario.
KEY FACTS
* By the end of 2010, the 802.11n mesh network will leverage approximately 400 mesh nodes to provide high-speed mobile wireless access across the city’s 15 km sq. area.
* Managed by Festival Hydro and Rhyzome Networks, the wireless infrastructure will enable remote collection of smart meter data from homes and businesses to promote energy conservation while the remaining capacity will be used to offer mobile, high-speed Internet access to businesses, residents and visitors.
* The city plans to save more money by providing mobile access for municipal workers and supporting other public works activities through the same network.
* The municipal services network recommended by Motorola Solutions leverages AP 7181 mesh access points, which maximize the performance of 802.11n in challenging outdoor RF environments.
* The network was planned using the BroadbandPlanner network design software and is being managed with the One Point Wireless Manager to offer advanced visualization of all network elements through a single Google Maps view.
SUPPORTING QUOTES
Mayor Dan Mathieson, City of Stratford
“Promoting energy conservation and stimulating economic growth are top priorities for Stratford and key components of our Smart City initiative. By choosing a managed services model, we are able to deploy a world-class solution that meets our objectives, but which would otherwise be cost-prohibitive, especially in today’s challenging economic climate.”
Bill Zehr, president, Festival Hydro
“The Green Energy and Green Economy Act introduced earlier this year by the Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure sets specific demand reduction and conservation goals on electrical distribution companies like Festival Hydro, the utility owned by the City of Stratford. The wireless technology developed by Motorola Solutions will enable us to quickly deploy smart meter technology to businesses and residents, allowing Festival Hydro to track energy use in real-time, provide more accurate billing and help customers reduce their energy consumption over time.”
Paul West, business development manager, Rhyzome Networks
“We’re excited to be one of the first service providers to leverage the latest 802.11n mesh technology from Motorola Solutions to deliver connectivity to the city, its businesses and residents. The municipal services network we deployed in Stratford gives us the capacity and coverage we need to deliver reliable, high-speed mobile Internet access to customers and help promote the economic viability of the City.”
Scott French, MSSI vice president, Wireless Mobility Sales, Motorola Solutions
“Mesh technology from Motorola Solutions is field-proven in municipalities across the world, serving as a cost-effective alternative and complement to traditional wired connectivity approaches. We are excited to work with the public private partnership of the City, Festival Hydro and Rhyzome Networks take advantage of municipal services networks to enable public utility, public safety and community relations initiatives that help save money, create revenue and attract new business.”
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
Case study: Stratford becomes a ‘Smart City’ with Motorola wireless solutions
Website: 802.11n Mesh Wide Area Network
Blog: Wireless Insights
Twitter: www.twitter.com/motwireless
Motorola Solutions delivers seamless connectivity that puts real-time information in the hands of users, which gives customers the agility they need to grow their business or better serve and protect the public. Working seamlessly together with our world-class devices, the wireless network portfolio includes indoor wireless LAN, outdoor wireless mesh, point-to-multipoint, point-to-point networks and voice-over-WLAN solutions. Combined with powerful software tools for wireless network design, best-of-breed security, management and troubleshooting, Motorola Solutions delivers trusted networking and access anywhere to organizations across the globe.
Motorola Solutions Gains System Acceptance by Virginia's Loudoun County for Project 25 Digital Radio System Upgrade
National Capital Region system includes first large-scale deployment of APX™ 7000 multi-band radios for fire and EMS.
Schaumburg, Ill. – Virginia’s Loudoun County announced that it has formally accepted its nine site, 11 channel ASTRO® 25 digital radio system from the Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT). The system, which was installed by Motorola and operational in less than 12 months from contract signing, also marks the first large-scale deployment of APX™ 7000 multi-band portable radios for fire and EMS.
The upgraded countywide system provides improved in-building interoperable digital communications among all towns in Loudoun County. It also gives public safety agencies in the county the continued ability to communicate with surrounding counties in the National Capital Region, allowing for mutual aid capabilities on a single platform. The state-of-the-art system also includes high performance data capabilities and TDMA technology for greater frequency capacity. A second phase of the Motorola deployment will include the addition of Project 25 (P25) Phase 2 TDMA technology, expected in 2012.
“There was tremendous teamwork and cooperation between Loudoun County staff and Motorola to meet the challenging timeline for completion and installation of this major communications system upgrade to replace our aging equipment,” said Interim Chief W. Keith Brower, Jr., Loudoun County Fire, Rescue and EMS. “We are excited to have the upgraded voice and high-speed data capabilities provided by this latest Motorola ASTRO 25 technology that will keep us completely connected with other agencies within and surrounding the National Capital Region.”
The upgrade also included the replacement of a microwave system in less than two months, the replacement of a low-band paging system and the addition of 1,300 Motorola APX 7000 portable two way radios with integrated GPS. As the industry’s first P25 multi-band (700/800 MHz and VHF) family of subscriber radios, the APX communicates with P25 FDMA systems and future P25 Phase 2 TDMA systems.
“The APX 7000 radio is a tremendous addition to the communications capabilities of our law enforcement operations,” said Loudoun County Sheriff Stephen O. Simpson. “The superior sound quality and loud audio of this dual-sided portable radio are a major benefit for mission critical communications. We will also benefit from the ASTRO 25 radio system’s increased in-building coverage, which is also critical in law enforcement communications.”
Supporting future data applications as they become available (e.g. biometric sensors), APX is geared for first responders with an eye on the future. The backwards and forwards compatible radio works on all P25 radio systems like ASTRO 25 plus SMARTNET™ and SmartZone™ analog systems and will continue to work as the system upgrades to the new P25 Phase 2 TDMA technology in 2012.
“Loudoun County has taken a major step forward with the implementation of the highly sophisticated ASTRO 25 radio system and the deployment of APX 7000 portable radios,” said Jackie Wasni, territory vice president, Motorola Solutions. “Motorola is committed to providing agencies like Loudoun County the latest in P25 interoperable mission critical communications, including P25 Phase 2 TDMA. We applaud Loudoun County for its technological leadership and look forward to continuing to provide the county with mission critical solutions to enhance interoperability for first responders throughout the National Capital Region.”
Schaumburg, Ill. – Virginia’s Loudoun County announced that it has formally accepted its nine site, 11 channel ASTRO® 25 digital radio system from the Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT). The system, which was installed by Motorola and operational in less than 12 months from contract signing, also marks the first large-scale deployment of APX™ 7000 multi-band portable radios for fire and EMS.
The upgraded countywide system provides improved in-building interoperable digital communications among all towns in Loudoun County. It also gives public safety agencies in the county the continued ability to communicate with surrounding counties in the National Capital Region, allowing for mutual aid capabilities on a single platform. The state-of-the-art system also includes high performance data capabilities and TDMA technology for greater frequency capacity. A second phase of the Motorola deployment will include the addition of Project 25 (P25) Phase 2 TDMA technology, expected in 2012.
“There was tremendous teamwork and cooperation between Loudoun County staff and Motorola to meet the challenging timeline for completion and installation of this major communications system upgrade to replace our aging equipment,” said Interim Chief W. Keith Brower, Jr., Loudoun County Fire, Rescue and EMS. “We are excited to have the upgraded voice and high-speed data capabilities provided by this latest Motorola ASTRO 25 technology that will keep us completely connected with other agencies within and surrounding the National Capital Region.”
The upgrade also included the replacement of a microwave system in less than two months, the replacement of a low-band paging system and the addition of 1,300 Motorola APX 7000 portable two way radios with integrated GPS. As the industry’s first P25 multi-band (700/800 MHz and VHF) family of subscriber radios, the APX communicates with P25 FDMA systems and future P25 Phase 2 TDMA systems.
“The APX 7000 radio is a tremendous addition to the communications capabilities of our law enforcement operations,” said Loudoun County Sheriff Stephen O. Simpson. “The superior sound quality and loud audio of this dual-sided portable radio are a major benefit for mission critical communications. We will also benefit from the ASTRO 25 radio system’s increased in-building coverage, which is also critical in law enforcement communications.”
Supporting future data applications as they become available (e.g. biometric sensors), APX is geared for first responders with an eye on the future. The backwards and forwards compatible radio works on all P25 radio systems like ASTRO 25 plus SMARTNET™ and SmartZone™ analog systems and will continue to work as the system upgrades to the new P25 Phase 2 TDMA technology in 2012.
“Loudoun County has taken a major step forward with the implementation of the highly sophisticated ASTRO 25 radio system and the deployment of APX 7000 portable radios,” said Jackie Wasni, territory vice president, Motorola Solutions. “Motorola is committed to providing agencies like Loudoun County the latest in P25 interoperable mission critical communications, including P25 Phase 2 TDMA. We applaud Loudoun County for its technological leadership and look forward to continuing to provide the county with mission critical solutions to enhance interoperability for first responders throughout the National Capital Region.”
LG INTRODUCES WORLD’S FIRST NEAR FULL HD 3D NOTEBOOK
LG Electronics (LG) announced the world’s first premium notebook offering cinematic 3D experience at near Full HD quality. To deliver an immersive 3D experience while rendering high-quality movies, games and graphics, the LG A510 features a hardware combination never before offered on a notebook: 15.6-inch Full HD 3D LED LCD display powered by Intel？ Core™ i7 Processor and NVIDIA？ GeForce？ GT 425M graphics card with 1GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory.
“3D is increasingly becoming a common part of the home entertainment landscape so it’s against this backdrop that we’re working to make this technology better and more accessible for consumers,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “As more and more people consume content and interact via portable screens, we think this is a natural next step for business travelers, college students and small office/home office owners. And we put the entire package in a beautifully-designed chassis because we don’t think high-tech has to be a dull grey pizza box.”
The A510 ships with polarized glasses for easier portability. A set of clip-on 3D lenses are also included for regular glasses-wearers. Beyond the visual, the notebook boasts SRS TruSurround HD for the ultimate immersive audio experience for movies and games.
With much of the content in the 3D world still in development, LG equipped the notebook with TriDef software which converts 2D into 3D content on demand. Using TriDef, viewers can see all their favorite shows and movies in up-converted 3D as soon as their LG A510 is unboxed.
This high-tech workhorse also boasts a unique design that is sure to please both tech-savvy and style-conscious consumers. An attractive metallic look with unique exterior finish and subtle LED lighting around the touchpad that changes color according to the system status add a distinctive look. The LG A510 is available in two colors: blue-black and champagne gold.
The LG A510 offers additional convenience with a collection of smart features and applications. The LG Smart Pack, LG’s unique software suite for notebooks, always ensures that the LG A510 is operating at peak performance. And a LED fingerprint reader can be programmed to provide quick and easy access to the most frequently used programs and websites, while also making it easier to log in.
LG will roll out this premium notebook in Asia, South America, the Middle East and Africa starting in October 2010.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 80,000 people working in over 115 operations around the world. With 2009 global sales of 55.5 trillion Korean Won (43.4 billion US Dollars), LG comprises of five business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner of Formula 1™ and a Technology Partner of Formula 1™. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.
“3D is increasingly becoming a common part of the home entertainment landscape so it’s against this backdrop that we’re working to make this technology better and more accessible for consumers,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “As more and more people consume content and interact via portable screens, we think this is a natural next step for business travelers, college students and small office/home office owners. And we put the entire package in a beautifully-designed chassis because we don’t think high-tech has to be a dull grey pizza box.”
The A510 ships with polarized glasses for easier portability. A set of clip-on 3D lenses are also included for regular glasses-wearers. Beyond the visual, the notebook boasts SRS TruSurround HD for the ultimate immersive audio experience for movies and games.
With much of the content in the 3D world still in development, LG equipped the notebook with TriDef software which converts 2D into 3D content on demand. Using TriDef, viewers can see all their favorite shows and movies in up-converted 3D as soon as their LG A510 is unboxed.
This high-tech workhorse also boasts a unique design that is sure to please both tech-savvy and style-conscious consumers. An attractive metallic look with unique exterior finish and subtle LED lighting around the touchpad that changes color according to the system status add a distinctive look. The LG A510 is available in two colors: blue-black and champagne gold.
The LG A510 offers additional convenience with a collection of smart features and applications. The LG Smart Pack, LG’s unique software suite for notebooks, always ensures that the LG A510 is operating at peak performance. And a LED fingerprint reader can be programmed to provide quick and easy access to the most frequently used programs and websites, while also making it easier to log in.
LG will roll out this premium notebook in Asia, South America, the Middle East and Africa starting in October 2010.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 80,000 people working in over 115 operations around the world. With 2009 global sales of 55.5 trillion Korean Won (43.4 billion US Dollars), LG comprises of five business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner of Formula 1™ and a Technology Partner of Formula 1™. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.
Sony Ericsson's 3rd quarter, 2010 financial results announcement will be made on Friday, October 15 at 06:00 UK time / 07:00 CET
followed by a conference call with analysts and media at 08:00 UK time / 09:00 CET.
Sony Ericsson's 3rd quarter, 2010 financial results announcement will be made on Friday, October 15 at 06:00 UK time / 07:00 CET, followed by a conference call with analysts and media at 08:00 UK time / 09:00 CET.
Please find below a more detailed breakdown of the corresponding times in other regions:
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED:
15 October 2010
6:00 am UK time (BST)
7:00 am Central European Time (CET)
1:00 am US Eastern Time (EST)
2:00 pm Japan time (JST)
CONFERENCE CALL:
Hosted by the Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Executive Management Team
15 October 2010
8:00 am UK time (BST)
9:00 am Central European time (CET)
3:00 am US Eastern time (EST)
4:00 pm Japan time (JST)
WEBCAST:
A live webcast of the conference call will be available at: http://www.ericsson.com/ericsson/investors/
Or please click here to join the webcast directly:
The archived webcast will be available approximately one hour after the completion of the conference call.
CALL-IN NUMBERS:
UK and Europe: +44 208 817 9301
Sweden: +46 850 520 270
US: +1 718 354 1226
Japan: +81 335 708 067
Confirmation Number: 3590625 (Participants will have to quote the confirmation code when dialling into the conference)
For a current list of available local and international freephone telephone numbers, CLICK HERE
REPLAY:
A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the conference call until October 20, 2010 11:59 pm.
UK and Europe: +44 2077696425
Sweden: +46 850520294
US: +1 630 652 3111
Replay passcode: 3590 625#
Sony Ericsson's 3rd quarter, 2010 financial results announcement will be made on Friday, October 15 at 06:00 UK time / 07:00 CET, followed by a conference call with analysts and media at 08:00 UK time / 09:00 CET.
Please find below a more detailed breakdown of the corresponding times in other regions:
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED:
15 October 2010
6:00 am UK time (BST)
7:00 am Central European Time (CET)
1:00 am US Eastern Time (EST)
2:00 pm Japan time (JST)
CONFERENCE CALL:
Hosted by the Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Executive Management Team
15 October 2010
8:00 am UK time (BST)
9:00 am Central European time (CET)
3:00 am US Eastern time (EST)
4:00 pm Japan time (JST)
WEBCAST:
A live webcast of the conference call will be available at: http://www.ericsson.com/ericsson/investors/
Or please click here to join the webcast directly:
The archived webcast will be available approximately one hour after the completion of the conference call.
CALL-IN NUMBERS:
UK and Europe: +44 208 817 9301
Sweden: +46 850 520 270
US: +1 718 354 1226
Japan: +81 335 708 067
Confirmation Number: 3590625 (Participants will have to quote the confirmation code when dialling into the conference)
For a current list of available local and international freephone telephone numbers, CLICK HERE
REPLAY:
A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the conference call until October 20, 2010 11:59 pm.
UK and Europe: +44 2077696425
Sweden: +46 850520294
US: +1 630 652 3111
Replay passcode: 3590 625#
Your window to your world with Sony Ericsson LiveView™
* Sony Ericsson LiveView™ micro display with remote control functionality mirrors the activities of your mobile phone
London, September 28th 2010 – Today sees the announcement of the Sony Ericsson LiveView™. This innovative accessory is another step in Sony Ericsson’s commitment to help consumers get the very best mobile phone experience through the open Android platform. The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ is part of the Sony Ericsson Extras portfolio – a division which offers a total product experience and enhanced mobile possibilities.
The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ uses Bluetooth™ connectivity to wirelessly pair up to a compatible handset and allows consumers to control the phone without taking it out of their pocket or handbag. Read text messages, see incoming calls and keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook™ and Twitter™.
The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ allows the user to control the Sony Ericsson music features of the handset from the micro display, selecting tracks and controlling volume. The product also serves as a calendar reminder, displaying calendar events and other phone applications.
Whether on the go, in a meeting or out for dinner, the convenient Sony Ericsson LiveView™ can be clipped anywhere. Attached in a watch strap, on a keychain or clipped to a laptop, the micro display allows the user to incorporate the product into their lifestyle and always stay connected.
Mikael Henriksson, Head of creation and offering planning at Sony Ericsson Extras, said: “It is our ambition to be THE Communication Entertainment brand and this includes being the most open mobile phone brand on the market. We believe in openness and offering consumers a wide range of applications to choose from. We will continue to develop accessories to ensure we play a major and groundbreaking role in the market and design innovative and exciting accessories for all platforms, including Android.”
Mikael Henriksson continued: “The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ is the first Sony Ericsson accessory to be compatible with the open Android™ platform which gives developers an opportunity to be creative and develop the next must-have innovative application.”
Your window to your world with Sony Ericsson LiveView™
* Micro display device that mirrors the phone
* Tunes on the go – control music
* Don’t miss out – Get instant notification and readtexts, Tweets and Facebook™ updates
* Incoming calls – see who is calling
* Make it mine – open platform for developers to add to the large collection of applications for a unique experience
To find Sony Ericsson LiveView™ enabled applications, Sony Ericsson has developed the Sony Ericsson LiveWare™ Manager application. It will scan Android™ Market for Sony Ericsson LiveView™ enabled applications and present them to the user. The Sony Ericsson LiveWare™ manager will be available from Android™ Market, or come preinstalled in phone bundles.
The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ will be available in stores from Q4, 2010.
The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ is also available in one of the Sony Ericsson Experience Packs. An ‘Experience Pack‘ is a package of several related components that together create a great user experience in a certain area. The packages include mobile phone applications, accessories, services and much more. The “Sony Ericsson Fitness Pack” is aimed at sports and fitness enthusiasts. It contains a sport application for the Sony Ericsson LiveView™ - The SportyPal™ Pro – and a carrying case for your mobile phone – ideal for exercising.
The first ‘Sony Ericsson Experience Pack” will be available in selected markets in Q4.
To see more about Sony Ericsson Extras visit: www.sonyericsson.com/LiveView
For more developer information visit: http//developer.sonyericsson.com
Sony Ericsson LiveView™ - at a glance
Music player control
* Play, pause, next, previous track and volume adjustment
* Track title display
Social Networking Services
* Display Facebook™ updates
* Display Twitter™ updates
Messaging
* Display incoming texts
* Display RSS feeds
Calls
* Show phone number for incoming calls
* Mute ringer for incoming phone calls
* List of missed calls
Other
* Calendar reminders
* Find your phone
* Display time and date
Connectivity
* Bluetooth™ technology
* Micro USB connector
Screen
* 1,3”colour OLED display, 128x128 pixels
Compatibility
* Compatible with the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10, Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini pro and most other brands on Android 2.0 and above.
* For full compatibility list please visit www.sonyericsson.com
* Bluetooth™ range approximately 10m
Facts
* Size:3.5 x 3.5x1.1cm
* Typical consumer battery usage time: 4 days
Availability and versions
* Available in selected markets from Q4 2010
Colour
* Black
Kit content
* Sony Ericsson LiveView™
* Clip
* Wristband
* MicroUSB charger
* User guide
London, September 28th 2010 – Today sees the announcement of the Sony Ericsson LiveView™. This innovative accessory is another step in Sony Ericsson’s commitment to help consumers get the very best mobile phone experience through the open Android platform. The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ is part of the Sony Ericsson Extras portfolio – a division which offers a total product experience and enhanced mobile possibilities.
The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ uses Bluetooth™ connectivity to wirelessly pair up to a compatible handset and allows consumers to control the phone without taking it out of their pocket or handbag. Read text messages, see incoming calls and keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook™ and Twitter™.
The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ allows the user to control the Sony Ericsson music features of the handset from the micro display, selecting tracks and controlling volume. The product also serves as a calendar reminder, displaying calendar events and other phone applications.
Whether on the go, in a meeting or out for dinner, the convenient Sony Ericsson LiveView™ can be clipped anywhere. Attached in a watch strap, on a keychain or clipped to a laptop, the micro display allows the user to incorporate the product into their lifestyle and always stay connected.
Mikael Henriksson, Head of creation and offering planning at Sony Ericsson Extras, said: “It is our ambition to be THE Communication Entertainment brand and this includes being the most open mobile phone brand on the market. We believe in openness and offering consumers a wide range of applications to choose from. We will continue to develop accessories to ensure we play a major and groundbreaking role in the market and design innovative and exciting accessories for all platforms, including Android.”
Mikael Henriksson continued: “The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ is the first Sony Ericsson accessory to be compatible with the open Android™ platform which gives developers an opportunity to be creative and develop the next must-have innovative application.”
Your window to your world with Sony Ericsson LiveView™
* Micro display device that mirrors the phone
* Tunes on the go – control music
* Don’t miss out – Get instant notification and readtexts, Tweets and Facebook™ updates
* Incoming calls – see who is calling
* Make it mine – open platform for developers to add to the large collection of applications for a unique experience
To find Sony Ericsson LiveView™ enabled applications, Sony Ericsson has developed the Sony Ericsson LiveWare™ Manager application. It will scan Android™ Market for Sony Ericsson LiveView™ enabled applications and present them to the user. The Sony Ericsson LiveWare™ manager will be available from Android™ Market, or come preinstalled in phone bundles.
The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ will be available in stores from Q4, 2010.
The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ is also available in one of the Sony Ericsson Experience Packs. An ‘Experience Pack‘ is a package of several related components that together create a great user experience in a certain area. The packages include mobile phone applications, accessories, services and much more. The “Sony Ericsson Fitness Pack” is aimed at sports and fitness enthusiasts. It contains a sport application for the Sony Ericsson LiveView™ - The SportyPal™ Pro – and a carrying case for your mobile phone – ideal for exercising.
The first ‘Sony Ericsson Experience Pack” will be available in selected markets in Q4.
To see more about Sony Ericsson Extras visit: www.sonyericsson.com/LiveView
For more developer information visit: http//developer.sonyericsson.com
Sony Ericsson LiveView™ - at a glance
Music player control
* Play, pause, next, previous track and volume adjustment
* Track title display
Social Networking Services
* Display Facebook™ updates
* Display Twitter™ updates
Messaging
* Display incoming texts
* Display RSS feeds
Calls
* Show phone number for incoming calls
* Mute ringer for incoming phone calls
* List of missed calls
Other
* Calendar reminders
* Find your phone
* Display time and date
Connectivity
* Bluetooth™ technology
* Micro USB connector
Screen
* 1,3”colour OLED display, 128x128 pixels
Compatibility
* Compatible with the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10, Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini pro and most other brands on Android 2.0 and above.
* For full compatibility list please visit www.sonyericsson.com
* Bluetooth™ range approximately 10m
Facts
* Size:3.5 x 3.5x1.1cm
* Typical consumer battery usage time: 4 days
Availability and versions
* Available in selected markets from Q4 2010
Colour
* Black
Kit content
* Sony Ericsson LiveView™
* Clip
* Wristband
* MicroUSB charger
* User guide
Beyond Morph – a visit to Nokia Research Center Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, England – Getting into a Nokia Research Center laboratory isn’t easy. The security doors remain open long enough for one or two people to enter and if held open too long, will sound what we’re told is an exceptionally loud alarm. Lucky then that we were part of a group taken around NRC’s Cambridge laboratory to see some of the latest scientific problems being solved there. We were treated to demoes of three different strands of research; Nanowire Sensing, Stretchable Electronic Skin and Electrotactile Experience. Each one as amazing and eye-opening as the next. Read on after the jump for a lowdown including pics and video.
The Nokia Research Center in Cambridge was set up in 2007 as a partnership with the University of Cambridge. Soon after it was established, the Morph Concept was unveiled, to help build a picture of where the research at the labs was heading. Led by Dr Tapani Ryhänen the Cambridge team is one part of a two-location European NRC operation, the other location being in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Dr Tapani has a team of about 25 Nokia researchers working in Cambridge (and a further 10 in Lausanne), but they also work closely with the University of Cambridge, giving access to a much wider team. The focus of the research though is very much around nanotechnology and executing what Dr Tapani refers to as “meaningful engineering at a smaller scale”. Nanotech isn’t something which we’ll see appear on a device as a feature. Rather it’s a way of working which offers a whole new world of possibility, some of which we’re previewing below.
Nanowire sensing
The lowdown: The team involved in this project is effectively working on an artificial nose. By placing a nanowire on top of a chip, they can train it to recognise different substances which are placed close to the sensing surface. This all happens at a nanometer scale, where the current passing through the nanowire is influenced by its immediate surroundings. Place a different substance near it and the current running through the wire will react differently. There’s still a lot of work to do on it, but the team were able to show us the nanowire and its accompanying software (which used a sniffing dog as it’s icon) correctly identify a substance.
The potential application: In the future, this kind of technology could be used to monitor environments and measure a variety of things including air pollution, food-based contaminants or bio-chemical processes. Right now it’s restricted to identifying particular molecules but the long term aim is to enable it to identify complex molecular mixtures – similar to how our own noses work.
Stretchable electronic skin
The lowdown: Right now, circuit boards are solid. The team at the University of Cambridge and NRC however are working on a technology that’ll enable them to be flexible, creating something akin to “electronic skin”. By using evaporated gold as a conductor, they have created an electronic touchpad which can be stretched like a rubber band, but still respond to touch and pressure. The team has been testing it to stretch by up to 20 per cent of its original length without any drop in performance. The process of creating the material is pretty unique and the results are utterly mind-boggling, when you start to think about the possibilities it offers.
The potential application: This research has at its heart new form factors for devices of the future. The possibilities might sound hard to believe, but working technology which can be twisted and distorted like a rubber band could enable a unique range of wearable devices or even enable technology to feasibly become part of our clothing. After we’d seen it, the talk from the group was of us having completely different ways of us interacting with technology in the future. What is solid and known to us right now, could be flexible and entirely different in the future.
Electrotactile experience
The lowdown: The third of our demoes was also the most realistic, as it was being shown off on a Nokia N900. The team is working on ways to enable touchscreens to offer more realistic feedback. This goes way beyond simple haptics to deliver genuine tactile response. The team are influenced by the belief that the sensation of touch isn’t currently well understood so they’re trying to work out ways to make it more effective when interacting with technology. Part of the team’s research is looking at ways to try and replicate textures, potentially offering users new experiences when it comes to interacting with a touchscreen. Using the concept of electrovibration, which was first documented in the 1950s, the team have been working on the concept for about a year now but have already made tremendous progress. As part of the project, the team has been working with the electrical engineers at Nokia’s Research Center in Beijing who managed to miniaturise the required hardware to fit into a modified N900 (using a half-size battery).
The potential application: This technology would enable a new level of feedback from touchscreen devices, taking our way of interacting with them to a whole new level. Of course this is just a concept prototype so don’t expect it on your device any time soon. However, given the speed with which the team have reached this phase of research, progress does seem to be pretty rapid.
Nokia Research Centers have 12 operations across the globe, from Palo Alto in USA to Beijing in China. Together they are tasked with solving scientific problems, exploring technology and delivering real results to Nokia. In our follow up piece, we’ll look at how the technology created at NRC laboratories works its way into real devices and services.
The Nokia Research Center in Cambridge was set up in 2007 as a partnership with the University of Cambridge. Soon after it was established, the Morph Concept was unveiled, to help build a picture of where the research at the labs was heading. Led by Dr Tapani Ryhänen the Cambridge team is one part of a two-location European NRC operation, the other location being in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Dr Tapani has a team of about 25 Nokia researchers working in Cambridge (and a further 10 in Lausanne), but they also work closely with the University of Cambridge, giving access to a much wider team. The focus of the research though is very much around nanotechnology and executing what Dr Tapani refers to as “meaningful engineering at a smaller scale”. Nanotech isn’t something which we’ll see appear on a device as a feature. Rather it’s a way of working which offers a whole new world of possibility, some of which we’re previewing below.
Nanowire sensing
The lowdown: The team involved in this project is effectively working on an artificial nose. By placing a nanowire on top of a chip, they can train it to recognise different substances which are placed close to the sensing surface. This all happens at a nanometer scale, where the current passing through the nanowire is influenced by its immediate surroundings. Place a different substance near it and the current running through the wire will react differently. There’s still a lot of work to do on it, but the team were able to show us the nanowire and its accompanying software (which used a sniffing dog as it’s icon) correctly identify a substance.
The potential application: In the future, this kind of technology could be used to monitor environments and measure a variety of things including air pollution, food-based contaminants or bio-chemical processes. Right now it’s restricted to identifying particular molecules but the long term aim is to enable it to identify complex molecular mixtures – similar to how our own noses work.
Stretchable electronic skin
The lowdown: Right now, circuit boards are solid. The team at the University of Cambridge and NRC however are working on a technology that’ll enable them to be flexible, creating something akin to “electronic skin”. By using evaporated gold as a conductor, they have created an electronic touchpad which can be stretched like a rubber band, but still respond to touch and pressure. The team has been testing it to stretch by up to 20 per cent of its original length without any drop in performance. The process of creating the material is pretty unique and the results are utterly mind-boggling, when you start to think about the possibilities it offers.
The potential application: This research has at its heart new form factors for devices of the future. The possibilities might sound hard to believe, but working technology which can be twisted and distorted like a rubber band could enable a unique range of wearable devices or even enable technology to feasibly become part of our clothing. After we’d seen it, the talk from the group was of us having completely different ways of us interacting with technology in the future. What is solid and known to us right now, could be flexible and entirely different in the future.
Electrotactile experience
The lowdown: The third of our demoes was also the most realistic, as it was being shown off on a Nokia N900. The team is working on ways to enable touchscreens to offer more realistic feedback. This goes way beyond simple haptics to deliver genuine tactile response. The team are influenced by the belief that the sensation of touch isn’t currently well understood so they’re trying to work out ways to make it more effective when interacting with technology. Part of the team’s research is looking at ways to try and replicate textures, potentially offering users new experiences when it comes to interacting with a touchscreen. Using the concept of electrovibration, which was first documented in the 1950s, the team have been working on the concept for about a year now but have already made tremendous progress. As part of the project, the team has been working with the electrical engineers at Nokia’s Research Center in Beijing who managed to miniaturise the required hardware to fit into a modified N900 (using a half-size battery).
The potential application: This technology would enable a new level of feedback from touchscreen devices, taking our way of interacting with them to a whole new level. Of course this is just a concept prototype so don’t expect it on your device any time soon. However, given the speed with which the team have reached this phase of research, progress does seem to be pretty rapid.
Nokia Research Centers have 12 operations across the globe, from Palo Alto in USA to Beijing in China. Together they are tasked with solving scientific problems, exploring technology and delivering real results to Nokia. In our follow up piece, we’ll look at how the technology created at NRC laboratories works its way into real devices and services.
Nanotechnology at Nokia Research Center Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, England – Typically, a human hair is about 70 micrometers thick. The lead image for this article shows a human hair with the words Cambridge and Nokia written on it by Focused Ion Beam (FIB). The line width of each of the letters is 150 nanometers. The nanowires used by the team at Nokia Research Center Cambridge are as long as the letter i you see in the image, but more than three times thinner at 20-50 nanometers. To say that the team like working in miniature is a gross understatement.
Nanotechnolgy of itself isn’t something you’re going to see pop up on a mobile phone anytime soon. Broadly, the term refers to the field of applied science and technology whose unifying theme is the control of matter on the atomic and molecular scale, normally one to 100 nanometers (one millionth of a millimetre). Can you even think that small? It seems so as the team in Cambridge is already well underway with their research into various aspects of nanotechnology and generating real, viable results too.
Offering a wide range of opportunities, nanotechnology promises ‘more for less’, offering new ways to “create smaller, cheaper, lighter, faster and more intelligent devices”. Aside from the research the team at Cambridge showed us, it is also working on technology that will repel dirt, water and oil and investigating ways to create new types of batteries using a flexible super capacitor structure, offering higher current and higher energy density than we see today. The battery’s structure is created using nanotechnology and the team are working on ways to make batteries which are both flexible and transparent.
This might all sound like the stuff of science fiction. Sure, much of it could be a long way off (10 years plus) but some of the results could be sooner than you might think. Nokia Research Center doesn’t work in a silo, either as the team is tasked with “delivering real results to the business”.
Depending on the type of technology, the transfer from laboratory to a device can take a number of paths. The research team work closely with both business operating units who can help refine the requirements and potential application of a new technology. This can then lay a foundation for a technology transfer, bringing it to life (and into our hands) in the process.
Business validation is a process which translates results from the research team into something which can be used. Within the NRC is the Advanced Systems Engineering team which takes technology from the lab and turns it into something usable. All in, there is a wide network of people involved. Whilst new technology might originate typically from NRC (the unit has contributed a significant proportion of the patents in Nokia’s portfolio of more than 11,000 patent families) anyone in the company can contribute an original idea.
Over the years the Nokia Research Center has been responsible for a wide range of technologies in use today, many of them forming industry standards, particularly around the work NRC has done with radio. Most recently we saw the Chinese continuous handwriting recognition technology which came out of the Beijing team. Go back 10 years to a time well before smart phones let alone sensors. It was the year 2000 when the NRC team started work on bringing sensor technology to devices and in 2002 the first magnetometer compass was developed. The team worked with an external company on the compass itself, but all of the ASICS design and functionality was delivered in house by Nokia scientists and engineers.
Today of course our devices come resplendent with a variety of sensors to make daily tasks and use cases easier to handle. In the future NRC’s same dedication to research, to solving genuine scientific problems and to helping generate industry standards everyone can benefit from will see us living in a very different technological world. One where technology no longer needs to be solid, where it will almost disappear into our environment and be more efficient and even more effective than it is today. Exciting, no?
Nanotechnolgy of itself isn’t something you’re going to see pop up on a mobile phone anytime soon. Broadly, the term refers to the field of applied science and technology whose unifying theme is the control of matter on the atomic and molecular scale, normally one to 100 nanometers (one millionth of a millimetre). Can you even think that small? It seems so as the team in Cambridge is already well underway with their research into various aspects of nanotechnology and generating real, viable results too.
Offering a wide range of opportunities, nanotechnology promises ‘more for less’, offering new ways to “create smaller, cheaper, lighter, faster and more intelligent devices”. Aside from the research the team at Cambridge showed us, it is also working on technology that will repel dirt, water and oil and investigating ways to create new types of batteries using a flexible super capacitor structure, offering higher current and higher energy density than we see today. The battery’s structure is created using nanotechnology and the team are working on ways to make batteries which are both flexible and transparent.
This might all sound like the stuff of science fiction. Sure, much of it could be a long way off (10 years plus) but some of the results could be sooner than you might think. Nokia Research Center doesn’t work in a silo, either as the team is tasked with “delivering real results to the business”.
Depending on the type of technology, the transfer from laboratory to a device can take a number of paths. The research team work closely with both business operating units who can help refine the requirements and potential application of a new technology. This can then lay a foundation for a technology transfer, bringing it to life (and into our hands) in the process.
Business validation is a process which translates results from the research team into something which can be used. Within the NRC is the Advanced Systems Engineering team which takes technology from the lab and turns it into something usable. All in, there is a wide network of people involved. Whilst new technology might originate typically from NRC (the unit has contributed a significant proportion of the patents in Nokia’s portfolio of more than 11,000 patent families) anyone in the company can contribute an original idea.
Over the years the Nokia Research Center has been responsible for a wide range of technologies in use today, many of them forming industry standards, particularly around the work NRC has done with radio. Most recently we saw the Chinese continuous handwriting recognition technology which came out of the Beijing team. Go back 10 years to a time well before smart phones let alone sensors. It was the year 2000 when the NRC team started work on bringing sensor technology to devices and in 2002 the first magnetometer compass was developed. The team worked with an external company on the compass itself, but all of the ASICS design and functionality was delivered in house by Nokia scientists and engineers.
Today of course our devices come resplendent with a variety of sensors to make daily tasks and use cases easier to handle. In the future NRC’s same dedication to research, to solving genuine scientific problems and to helping generate industry standards everyone can benefit from will see us living in a very different technological world. One where technology no longer needs to be solid, where it will almost disappear into our environment and be more efficient and even more effective than it is today. Exciting, no?
Nokia makes world's biggest cinema screen
Residents of the city district of Rosengård, Sweden were treated to a movie night they will never forget, powered by a Nokia N8 through it's HDMI port in stunning high-definition.
About 1,500 people turned up to see "Prince of Persia" and it's estimated that another 1,000 local people simply watched it from their apartments or balconies.
The previous world record was held by Pinewood Studios in Middlesex, Great Britain, with a cinema screen measuring 73.1 metres wide and 18.3 metres high and with a total area of 1,338 square metres.
About 1,500 people turned up to see "Prince of Persia" and it's estimated that another 1,000 local people simply watched it from their apartments or balconies.
The previous world record was held by Pinewood Studios in Middlesex, Great Britain, with a cinema screen measuring 73.1 metres wide and 18.3 metres high and with a total area of 1,338 square metres.
Nokia N8 is shipping!
EVP of Nokia, Niklas Savander, announces that the first Nokia N8 devices have left the factories in Finland and China and are now making their way around the world.
Interview by Phillip Schwarzmann. Scenes from Nokia factories in Salo, Finland and Beijing, China.
Interview by Phillip Schwarzmann. Scenes from Nokia factories in Salo, Finland and Beijing, China.
Ovi’s global explosion
ESPOO, Finland – With the number of active Nokia service users now approaching 140 million users worldwide, Ovi is making pretty good progress. What’s more, 200,000 new users are signing up to Ovi daily and Ovi Store downloads are now topping 2.3 million per day (that’s 300k more than a couple of weeks ago). Oh, and if that’s not enough numbers for ya, 70 developers have each passed 1 million or more downloads on Ovi Store. Not bad, really.
Ovi is now available in 190 countries around the world and offers users access to Maps, Music, Messaging, Apps and Ovi Life Tools. In India, China and Indonesia, more than 4.7 million people now subscribe to Ovi Life Tools. Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat now have more than 17 million users whilst Ovi Music packs a whopping 11 million tracks across 38 countries.
The every day usage of Ovi Maps is the staggering equivalent of driving around the world 80 times. We’re not sure which direction, though.
For developers considering creating apps for Ovi Store (and having a stab at that $10 million prize fund) the numbers are even more staggering. Herocraft, which publishes games such as Farm Frenzy has seen over 10 million downloads from Ovi Store whilst Offscreen, which publishes a range of touchscreen apps, has seen more than 45 million downloads.
Tero Ojanpera, executive vice president, Nokia services said:
“At Nokia, we believe that connecting people with great mobile experiences is at the heart of what Ovi is all about. Today people discover Ovi through Maps, Music, Messaging, Ovi Store and Ovi Lifetools. With a new generation of amazing devices, like the Nokia N8, developers are looking at Ovi as a good business decision and a chance to innovate and create next-generation mobile experiences for our family of new Symbian devices.”
Check out the list below to find out more about some of the developers who have broken the 1 million download record on Ovi Store. We’ll be profiling more of them over the coming weeks and months right here on Conversations. If you’re a developer, or thinking about creating an app, then you’ll learn a lot from these guys. If you’re a user, then check out their apps if you haven’t already got them on your device.
It’s been a heck of a year for Ovi and these numbers are testament to the hard work everyone in the Ovi team has been putting in to make each and every service better and better. We recently saw a new upgrade for Maps and for those receiving their brand new Nokia N8s today and over the coming weeks, they can look forward to an all-new Ovi Store, too.
Some of Ovi Store’s success stories
Fringland Ltd – Israel
The first mobile VoIP app ever developed for Skype, Twitter and VoIP on Symbian, fring is a free “social hub” for a broad range of Nokia Series 40 and Nokia Symbian devices featuring free calling, live chat, and integrated access to a variety of social networking services. As of December 15, 2009, fring had been downloaded over 300,000 times.
Read more about fringland.
Download Fring
HeroCraft – Kaliningrad, Russia
Farm Frenzy is a mobile game that takes you out of crazy city life and plunges you into the country to manage a full working farm. Originally released in 2007 for the PC, Farm Frenzy was brought to Ovi Store in September 2009 and has been downloaded over six million times in over 200 countries.
Read more about HeroCraft
Download FarmFrenzy
Idevio AB – Göteborg, Sweden
Locago, an exciting new map browser app that features directions, multiple information layer overlays, and real-time dynamic content updates has found worldwide success through Nokia’s Ovi Store. The app, which was developed by the mapping and geocoding experts at Idevio AB has been downloaded over two million times in more than 200 countries.
Read more about Locago
Download Locago
innerActive – Tel Aviv. Israel
InnerActive is an in-game and in-application optimization platform for text and banner ads on the full range of Nokia devices, from the Series 40 to the latest Nokia Symbian touchscreen devices. InnerActive offers mobile developers greater freedom to release free, ad-funded content, a strategy proven to increase downloads.
Read more about innerActive
Lunaforte – Hoorn, Netherlands
Lunaforte (a.k.a. Lunagames) creates fun mobile apps and casual games with community features. But they’re not playing around when it comes to expanding their presence, having already published more than 20 free, ad-supported and premium applications through the Ovi Store that have been downloaded over six million times in over 200 countries.
Read more about Lunaforte
Download Lunaforte
Nimbuzz – Capelle aan den Ijssel, Netherlands
The newly upgraded Nimbuzz mobile app for Nokia Symbian devices, a social networking client with more than 10 million registered users across all mobile platforms, with over 600,000 downloads from Ovi Store integrates a complete range of popular voice and text messaging services and networking protocols into a single interface.
Read more about Nimbuzz
Download Nimbuzz
Numo AS – Oslo, Norway
In its first two months of being available in Ovi Store, over 600,000 users discovered the simplicity and convenience of SMS Preview, a user-friendly text-messaging solution by Numo Solutions based in Oslo, Norway and Espoo, Finland.
Read more about SMS Preview
Download SMS Preview
Offscreen – Helsinki, Finland
Offscreen Technologies, specializing in high quality touch-optimized apps for Symbian and Maemo touch devices, is a prolific developer with over 50 apps, games and ebooks on the Ovi Store to date. The response from consumers has been overwhelmingly positive, with titles downloaded more than 34 million times in over 200 countries.
Read more about Offscreen Technologies
Download Offscreen Technologies games
Polarbit AB – Stockholm, Sweden
Polarbit has a game you’ll love, whether you prefer the role of a lone commando fighting against hordes of enemy soldiers, a pilot engaging in thrilling dogfights thousands of feet in the air or a speedboat captain racing through beautiful scenery at a breakneck pace. A dedication to quality gameplay coupled with years of industry experience has led to the release of five titles on the Ovi Store, with over one million total downloads to date.
Read more about Polarbit
Download Polarbit games
Ravensoft Ltd – Manchester, United Kingdom
Ravensoft, the company behind popular utility and communication apps Battery Extender and Tweets60, has achieved unprecedented worldwide reach through the Ovi Store, receiving over 1.5 million downloads from consumers in 200+ countries.
Read more about Ravensoft
Download Ravensoft apps
Shazam Entertainment Ltd. – London, United Kingdom
Shazam gives consumers instant satisfaction in those times when they want to know the name of the song that is playing. It allows consumers to discover new music, learn about the artist, get chart information, music recommendations, buy the song and share their discovery with their family and friends via mobile, Facebook or Twitter. Shortly after launch in Ovi Store, Shazam doubled the amount of countries they were in from 60 to over 120.
Read more about Shazam
Download Shazam
Syntonetic Media Solutions – Frederiksberg, Denmark
Playlist DJ is an indispensable tool for mobile music lovers everywhere – creating instant, randomized playlists based on users’ moods or favorite songs. More than 25 million songs have been profiled for use by the app and Playlist DJ has been downloaded by over one million users in 200 different countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, since September 2009.
Read more about Playlist DJ
Download Playlist DJ
MMMOOO – Shanghai, China
MMMOOO, owned by Shanghai Jibiao Info Tech Co., Ltd., is the number one apps themeprovider worldwide and provides themesand apps to enrich mobile phones and make the devices more useful andenjoyable. Part of the Ovi Store since May 2009, the company hassteadily expanded its offerings to include a variety of themes andapps which have been downloaded over 4.6 million times.
Read more about MMMOOO
Download MMMOOO
Ovi is now available in 190 countries around the world and offers users access to Maps, Music, Messaging, Apps and Ovi Life Tools. In India, China and Indonesia, more than 4.7 million people now subscribe to Ovi Life Tools. Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat now have more than 17 million users whilst Ovi Music packs a whopping 11 million tracks across 38 countries.
The every day usage of Ovi Maps is the staggering equivalent of driving around the world 80 times. We’re not sure which direction, though.
For developers considering creating apps for Ovi Store (and having a stab at that $10 million prize fund) the numbers are even more staggering. Herocraft, which publishes games such as Farm Frenzy has seen over 10 million downloads from Ovi Store whilst Offscreen, which publishes a range of touchscreen apps, has seen more than 45 million downloads.
Tero Ojanpera, executive vice president, Nokia services said:
“At Nokia, we believe that connecting people with great mobile experiences is at the heart of what Ovi is all about. Today people discover Ovi through Maps, Music, Messaging, Ovi Store and Ovi Lifetools. With a new generation of amazing devices, like the Nokia N8, developers are looking at Ovi as a good business decision and a chance to innovate and create next-generation mobile experiences for our family of new Symbian devices.”
Check out the list below to find out more about some of the developers who have broken the 1 million download record on Ovi Store. We’ll be profiling more of them over the coming weeks and months right here on Conversations. If you’re a developer, or thinking about creating an app, then you’ll learn a lot from these guys. If you’re a user, then check out their apps if you haven’t already got them on your device.
It’s been a heck of a year for Ovi and these numbers are testament to the hard work everyone in the Ovi team has been putting in to make each and every service better and better. We recently saw a new upgrade for Maps and for those receiving their brand new Nokia N8s today and over the coming weeks, they can look forward to an all-new Ovi Store, too.
Some of Ovi Store’s success stories
Fringland Ltd – Israel
The first mobile VoIP app ever developed for Skype, Twitter and VoIP on Symbian, fring is a free “social hub” for a broad range of Nokia Series 40 and Nokia Symbian devices featuring free calling, live chat, and integrated access to a variety of social networking services. As of December 15, 2009, fring had been downloaded over 300,000 times.
Read more about fringland.
Download Fring
HeroCraft – Kaliningrad, Russia
Farm Frenzy is a mobile game that takes you out of crazy city life and plunges you into the country to manage a full working farm. Originally released in 2007 for the PC, Farm Frenzy was brought to Ovi Store in September 2009 and has been downloaded over six million times in over 200 countries.
Read more about HeroCraft
Download FarmFrenzy
Idevio AB – Göteborg, Sweden
Locago, an exciting new map browser app that features directions, multiple information layer overlays, and real-time dynamic content updates has found worldwide success through Nokia’s Ovi Store. The app, which was developed by the mapping and geocoding experts at Idevio AB has been downloaded over two million times in more than 200 countries.
Read more about Locago
Download Locago
innerActive – Tel Aviv. Israel
InnerActive is an in-game and in-application optimization platform for text and banner ads on the full range of Nokia devices, from the Series 40 to the latest Nokia Symbian touchscreen devices. InnerActive offers mobile developers greater freedom to release free, ad-funded content, a strategy proven to increase downloads.
Read more about innerActive
Lunaforte – Hoorn, Netherlands
Lunaforte (a.k.a. Lunagames) creates fun mobile apps and casual games with community features. But they’re not playing around when it comes to expanding their presence, having already published more than 20 free, ad-supported and premium applications through the Ovi Store that have been downloaded over six million times in over 200 countries.
Read more about Lunaforte
Download Lunaforte
Nimbuzz – Capelle aan den Ijssel, Netherlands
The newly upgraded Nimbuzz mobile app for Nokia Symbian devices, a social networking client with more than 10 million registered users across all mobile platforms, with over 600,000 downloads from Ovi Store integrates a complete range of popular voice and text messaging services and networking protocols into a single interface.
Read more about Nimbuzz
Download Nimbuzz
Numo AS – Oslo, Norway
In its first two months of being available in Ovi Store, over 600,000 users discovered the simplicity and convenience of SMS Preview, a user-friendly text-messaging solution by Numo Solutions based in Oslo, Norway and Espoo, Finland.
Read more about SMS Preview
Download SMS Preview
Offscreen – Helsinki, Finland
Offscreen Technologies, specializing in high quality touch-optimized apps for Symbian and Maemo touch devices, is a prolific developer with over 50 apps, games and ebooks on the Ovi Store to date. The response from consumers has been overwhelmingly positive, with titles downloaded more than 34 million times in over 200 countries.
Read more about Offscreen Technologies
Download Offscreen Technologies games
Polarbit AB – Stockholm, Sweden
Polarbit has a game you’ll love, whether you prefer the role of a lone commando fighting against hordes of enemy soldiers, a pilot engaging in thrilling dogfights thousands of feet in the air or a speedboat captain racing through beautiful scenery at a breakneck pace. A dedication to quality gameplay coupled with years of industry experience has led to the release of five titles on the Ovi Store, with over one million total downloads to date.
Read more about Polarbit
Download Polarbit games
Ravensoft Ltd – Manchester, United Kingdom
Ravensoft, the company behind popular utility and communication apps Battery Extender and Tweets60, has achieved unprecedented worldwide reach through the Ovi Store, receiving over 1.5 million downloads from consumers in 200+ countries.
Read more about Ravensoft
Download Ravensoft apps
Shazam Entertainment Ltd. – London, United Kingdom
Shazam gives consumers instant satisfaction in those times when they want to know the name of the song that is playing. It allows consumers to discover new music, learn about the artist, get chart information, music recommendations, buy the song and share their discovery with their family and friends via mobile, Facebook or Twitter. Shortly after launch in Ovi Store, Shazam doubled the amount of countries they were in from 60 to over 120.
Read more about Shazam
Download Shazam
Syntonetic Media Solutions – Frederiksberg, Denmark
Playlist DJ is an indispensable tool for mobile music lovers everywhere – creating instant, randomized playlists based on users’ moods or favorite songs. More than 25 million songs have been profiled for use by the app and Playlist DJ has been downloaded by over one million users in 200 different countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, since September 2009.
Read more about Playlist DJ
Download Playlist DJ
MMMOOO – Shanghai, China
MMMOOO, owned by Shanghai Jibiao Info Tech Co., Ltd., is the number one apps themeprovider worldwide and provides themesand apps to enrich mobile phones and make the devices more useful andenjoyable. Part of the Ovi Store since May 2009, the company hassteadily expanded its offerings to include a variety of themes andapps which have been downloaded over 4.6 million times.
Read more about MMMOOO
Download MMMOOO
Nokia's Ovi services gain momentum
200,000 people sign up daily; Ovi Store downloads increase to 2.3 million per day; 70 developers each surpass the 1 million download mark.
Espoo, Finland - With the number of active Nokia service users now reaching 140 million worldwide, the company announced that more than 200,000 people are currently signing up daily to Ovi, and that Ovi Store has reached the milestone of 2.3 million downloads per day. Available in more than 190 countries, Ovi is discovered through Maps, Music, Messaging, Store and in select countries, Life Tools.
The growing popularity of the Ovi experience has also led to 70 developers and publishers each surpassing the million download mark for their content in the Ovi Store. Developers and publishers reaching and moving past this milestone include Digital Chocolate, Electronic Arts, Gameloft, Indiagames, PepsiCo, Qik, Shazam, HeroCraft and Offscreen Technologies. HeroCraft, a publisher of content that includes the game Farm Frenzy, has received more than 10 million downloads, and Offscreen, a developer of a variety of touchscreen apps, has more than 45 million. The complete list by geography is available at forum.nokia.com. It includes 39 content creators from Europe, the Middle East and Africa; 14 from the United States; ten from Asia Pacific; and seven from China.
"At Nokia, we believe that connecting people with great mobile experiences is at the heart of what Ovi is all about," said Tero Ojanperä, executive vice president, Services, Nokia. "Today people discover Ovi through Maps, Music, Messaging, Store and Life Tools. With a new generation of amazing devices, like the Nokia N8, developers are looking at Ovi as a good business decision and a chance to innovate and create next-generation mobile experiences for our family of new Symbian smartphones."
Other milestones include:
- An updated Ovi Store experience - debuting on the newly available Nokia N8 and coming to the full range of new Symbian smartphones - giving a friendlier look and feel, faster content discovery and more popular content choices such as foursquare and the smash hit game Angry Birds.
- Improvements for developers including new development tools and benefits such as free Java and Symbian signing, in-app purchase and beta in-app advertising programs, improved revenue share and advanced developer analytics.
- Significant enhancements to the Nokia Qt Software Development Kit (SDK) have resulted in a 70 percent reduction in the number of lines of code required when developing for the company's family of Symbian smartphones.
- Continued expansion of Ovi Maps around the world and the integration of more new features. Walk and drive navigation is available in 78 countries and 46 languages and includes public transit details in more than 80 cities, and features such as check-in that supports location as the new social connector. Every day, maps usage is the equivalent of driving around the world 80 times.
- Available in 38 markets around the world and with approximately 11 million tracks in the global catalogue, Ovi Music is complemented by the popular interconnected Gig Finder app that uses personal music preferences to find relevant entertainment venues. Nokia is the largest single source of digital downloaded music revenue in Brazil, Mexico, India, Finland and South Africa.
- Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat have surpassed 17 million accounts, Nokia Messaging currently delivers push email and instant messaging to an active user base of 4 million people, and new social networking features on the Nokia N8 and other new Symbian-powered devices enhance Facebook and Twitter with a more seamless experience.
- In less than a year, Ovi Life Tools and its agricultural, educational and entertainment services for entry markets has attracted more than 4.7 million subscribers in China, India and Indonesia.
Ovi is designed to be the perfect complement to a Nokia device. It connects the real world with what is relevant in the digital world - resulting in an enriched mobile lifestyle marked by easy access to popular apps and games, the world's best maps, millions of locally relevant music choices, great messaging capabilities, and information tools for everyday life in emerging markets.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.
Espoo, Finland - With the number of active Nokia service users now reaching 140 million worldwide, the company announced that more than 200,000 people are currently signing up daily to Ovi, and that Ovi Store has reached the milestone of 2.3 million downloads per day. Available in more than 190 countries, Ovi is discovered through Maps, Music, Messaging, Store and in select countries, Life Tools.
The growing popularity of the Ovi experience has also led to 70 developers and publishers each surpassing the million download mark for their content in the Ovi Store. Developers and publishers reaching and moving past this milestone include Digital Chocolate, Electronic Arts, Gameloft, Indiagames, PepsiCo, Qik, Shazam, HeroCraft and Offscreen Technologies. HeroCraft, a publisher of content that includes the game Farm Frenzy, has received more than 10 million downloads, and Offscreen, a developer of a variety of touchscreen apps, has more than 45 million. The complete list by geography is available at forum.nokia.com. It includes 39 content creators from Europe, the Middle East and Africa; 14 from the United States; ten from Asia Pacific; and seven from China.
"At Nokia, we believe that connecting people with great mobile experiences is at the heart of what Ovi is all about," said Tero Ojanperä, executive vice president, Services, Nokia. "Today people discover Ovi through Maps, Music, Messaging, Store and Life Tools. With a new generation of amazing devices, like the Nokia N8, developers are looking at Ovi as a good business decision and a chance to innovate and create next-generation mobile experiences for our family of new Symbian smartphones."
Other milestones include:
- An updated Ovi Store experience - debuting on the newly available Nokia N8 and coming to the full range of new Symbian smartphones - giving a friendlier look and feel, faster content discovery and more popular content choices such as foursquare and the smash hit game Angry Birds.
- Improvements for developers including new development tools and benefits such as free Java and Symbian signing, in-app purchase and beta in-app advertising programs, improved revenue share and advanced developer analytics.
- Significant enhancements to the Nokia Qt Software Development Kit (SDK) have resulted in a 70 percent reduction in the number of lines of code required when developing for the company's family of Symbian smartphones.
- Continued expansion of Ovi Maps around the world and the integration of more new features. Walk and drive navigation is available in 78 countries and 46 languages and includes public transit details in more than 80 cities, and features such as check-in that supports location as the new social connector. Every day, maps usage is the equivalent of driving around the world 80 times.
- Available in 38 markets around the world and with approximately 11 million tracks in the global catalogue, Ovi Music is complemented by the popular interconnected Gig Finder app that uses personal music preferences to find relevant entertainment venues. Nokia is the largest single source of digital downloaded music revenue in Brazil, Mexico, India, Finland and South Africa.
- Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat have surpassed 17 million accounts, Nokia Messaging currently delivers push email and instant messaging to an active user base of 4 million people, and new social networking features on the Nokia N8 and other new Symbian-powered devices enhance Facebook and Twitter with a more seamless experience.
- In less than a year, Ovi Life Tools and its agricultural, educational and entertainment services for entry markets has attracted more than 4.7 million subscribers in China, India and Indonesia.
Ovi is designed to be the perfect complement to a Nokia device. It connects the real world with what is relevant in the digital world - resulting in an enriched mobile lifestyle marked by easy access to popular apps and games, the world's best maps, millions of locally relevant music choices, great messaging capabilities, and information tools for everyday life in emerging markets.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.
10/1/10
Nokia N8 shipments have started
Espoo, Finland -Nokia's latest entertainment smartphone, the highly anticipated Nokia N8 with Ovi services, has started shipping. Customers who have placed a pre-order for the Nokia N8 in Nokia Online Shops and Nokia retail stores will be the first to receive their Nokia N8. Market availability will vary by country and by operator, with broad availability in the coming weeks.
"With the N8, and the new Symbian software, we are bringing a familiar, faster and more intuitive user experience to the world's most popular smartphone platform. The Nokia N8 has received the highest amount of consumer pre-orders in Nokia history and we are thrilled to start shipments of the N8, the first of Nokia's new Symbian smartphone range," says Jo Harlow, Senior Vice President, Smartphones, Nokia.
"To appeal to today's high-end buyers, smartphones have to be enjoyable, useful and beautiful. Ease of use, excellent multimedia performance and elegant design are all essential elements of the package," says John Delaney, Research Director, IDC.
The first of a series of smartphones based on the new Symbian, the Nokia N8 is fast and easy to use and supports true multitasking, allowing users to run multiple apps simultaneously and switch between them easily. Dubbed the world's best camera phone, the Nokia N8 lets you take the highest quality photos and shoot HD-quality videos in supreme clarity with the 12MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics. You can edit photos and videos on-screen and choose from multiple ways to share them; transfer large files to an external hard-drive with USB-on-the-go, or upload photos to social networks like Facebook, Twitter or RenRen straight from the homescreen. All this is delivered in a robust aluminum body in a range of vibrant colors with a real-glass 3.5" AMOLED display.
The Nokia N8 has a black belt in entertainment. Its WebTV apps from channels like E! Entertainment, National Geographic and CNN and the intuitive music player inject an element of fun into idle moments. Plug the device to the home entertainment center to watch HD-quality videos from the big screen with full Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound. The latest version of Ovi Store, available first on the Nokia N8, gives easy access to more apps - from social networking services like Foursquare to games like Need for Speed Shift or productivity apps like Tesco in the UK.
Like other Nokia smartphones, the Nokia N8 comes with free Ovi Maps walk & drive navigation in more than 70 countries worldwide, with no hidden costs. The latest beta release of Ovi Maps is also available for download from Nokia Beta Labs for the Nokia N8. It features visibility to public transport in 85 cities around the world, as well as real-time traffic, safety camera alerts, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.
"With the N8, and the new Symbian software, we are bringing a familiar, faster and more intuitive user experience to the world's most popular smartphone platform. The Nokia N8 has received the highest amount of consumer pre-orders in Nokia history and we are thrilled to start shipments of the N8, the first of Nokia's new Symbian smartphone range," says Jo Harlow, Senior Vice President, Smartphones, Nokia.
"To appeal to today's high-end buyers, smartphones have to be enjoyable, useful and beautiful. Ease of use, excellent multimedia performance and elegant design are all essential elements of the package," says John Delaney, Research Director, IDC.
The first of a series of smartphones based on the new Symbian, the Nokia N8 is fast and easy to use and supports true multitasking, allowing users to run multiple apps simultaneously and switch between them easily. Dubbed the world's best camera phone, the Nokia N8 lets you take the highest quality photos and shoot HD-quality videos in supreme clarity with the 12MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics. You can edit photos and videos on-screen and choose from multiple ways to share them; transfer large files to an external hard-drive with USB-on-the-go, or upload photos to social networks like Facebook, Twitter or RenRen straight from the homescreen. All this is delivered in a robust aluminum body in a range of vibrant colors with a real-glass 3.5" AMOLED display.
The Nokia N8 has a black belt in entertainment. Its WebTV apps from channels like E! Entertainment, National Geographic and CNN and the intuitive music player inject an element of fun into idle moments. Plug the device to the home entertainment center to watch HD-quality videos from the big screen with full Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound. The latest version of Ovi Store, available first on the Nokia N8, gives easy access to more apps - from social networking services like Foursquare to games like Need for Speed Shift or productivity apps like Tesco in the UK.
Like other Nokia smartphones, the Nokia N8 comes with free Ovi Maps walk & drive navigation in more than 70 countries worldwide, with no hidden costs. The latest beta release of Ovi Maps is also available for download from Nokia Beta Labs for the Nokia N8. It features visibility to public transport in 85 cities around the world, as well as real-time traffic, safety camera alerts, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.
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