Hey Developers... Heads Up! Forum Nokia Code Camp: Location-based Services, June 10th, Mountain View, California, US - In this exciting LBS session, we'll get you up to speed with the latest enabling technologies for building location-aware mobile applications and services, including positioning technologies, POI management, mapping and navigation and service integration. The content is going to be delivered by top Nokia experts and select location-based ecosystem members.

• The Focus on Locus: Symposium on Location Based Services, Columbia University
• Reminder - Sierra Wireless & Wavefront Developer Program
• Trimble Raises the Bar for Mapping and GIS Accuracy with the GeoExplorer 2008 Series
• Jane’s Launches New Terrorism and Insurgency Centre Events Map
• Heads-up - AT&T Game Development Contest for Windows Mobile
• Nokia gives brands global reach with advertising in WidSets
• LBSzone Alert from Where2.0 May 15, 2008 - an update on LBS
• Platial Launches Local Discovery Portal - an update from Where2.0 from Platial - The People's Guide
• A few Notable moments at Where2.0
• Save the Date - Code Camp: Location-based Services, June 10th, Mountain View, California, US
• New from Yahoo! Developer Network Yahoo! Internet Location Platform
• GyPSii Takes the Lead in Mobile Social Networking With New and Improved Feature Set
• WiFi-based positioning technology developed by Spotigo achieves accuracy of 5m in London
• Sat-Nav for HGV and van drivers unveiled
• WorldMate and Telmap Announce First Business Travel Navigator
• LightPole Announces Partnership with Six Apart, Launches Geo-Type Plug-In for Movable Type
• Previewing Google Friend Connect: Website owners can make any site social
• search for innovative, best-in class wireless applications for Sierra's Wireless AirCard
• New Mashup Capabilities in ArcGIS 9.3 Will Be Previewed at Where 2.0
• Quickoffice and Dynoplex Announce Native Office Document Support for BlackBerry Devices
• Traffic.com Helps Solve Memorial Day Driving Issues with Real-Time Traffic Tools
• Networks In Motion Issued Patent for Social Networking Apps Using GPS-Enabled Wireless Device
• GeoAlert Launch at Where 2.0
• EYE-FI UNVEILS automatic GEOTAGGING AND HOTSPOT CONNECTIVITY with Eye-Fi explore
• 2nd International Workshop on Mobile Geospatial Augmented Reality
• GISCorps Volunteers Needed for an Urgent Project
• Nokia Beta Labs Introduces Nokia Step Counter - track how much you walk or run
• Will Nokia Ship 35 million GPS-enabled devices this year? CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvu thinks so
• New report analyzes usability of personal navigation devices 45 products tested from 23 brands
• VZ Navigator Version 4: Available in Florida
• More Than 550 Million GPS-Enabled Handsets Will Ship by 2012
• NAVTEQ Traffic Mobile(TM) Powers Verizon Wireless Traffic Application

A Detailed Look at Core Changes In The Series 60 Platform 3rd Edition -- Series 60 Platform 3rd Edition Series 60 Platform 3rd Edition (Series 60 3.x) builds on Series 60 Platform 2nd Edition (Series 60 2.x), extending existing technologies and capabilities plus providing access to many new ones. For developers considering porting their applications to smartphones this primer on the latest enhancements to the Series 60 platform is a must read!

Market Segments Identified for Hotel Mobile Applications -- Location based services (LBS) have been the focus of many developments exploring the general tourism experience. From a market perspective where a perceived low value of LBS to customers lingers, revealing hotel guest preferences should help customise products and services to target specific segments.

Talking To Go – New VoIP Phones With Wi-Fi Capabilities -- To keep pace with life in the fast lane, new VoIP phones are rolling out of production lines with built in Wi-Fi, which means that you can take your VoIP phone, and phone number to any free Wi-Fi hotspots and make calls. This conrtibution takes a closer look at several options you might consider and walks you through the set-up process.

Wi-Fi Roaming and Cell Phone Roaming Options - an introduction for the new user -- The Canadian company, Seaboard Group crystal ball is glowing with Wi-Fi predictions. In a recent commentary on this issue, Canadians Cut Their Wires on the Wi-Fi phenomenon, Seaboard Group predicted that by 2007, Wi-Fi hardware equipment and integration services will exceed 800 million with shipments of 1.7 million base stations and 3.2 million access cards.

A Look at What's New With Free Voice Over IP (VoIP) Providers -- What you should know before signing up with a voice over IP provider. The information provided in this article is geared toward people who operate a Linux operating system and are interested in converting their Pocket PC into a free Voice Over IP Phone.

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• The Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference (formerly Annual Conference)  - The geospatial industry's first and only industry conference completely dedicated to exploring, discussing, and addressing the growing issues, challenges and solutions for America's and the world's infrastructure. Seattle WA, March 9-12, 2008
• The O’Reilly Where 2.0 conference brings together the people, projects, and issues inspiring change. Where 2.0 exposes the tools pushing the boundaries of the location frontier, tracks the emergence of new business models and services, and examines new sources of data and the platforms for collecting them. Discuss what's viable now, and what's lurking just below the radar. May 12-14, Burlingame, CA - Use code whr08lbs to save 15% off registration fees.
  
• 2008 ESRI International User Conference (ESRI UC) - Users from more than 120 countries come to learn new skills, share information, and discover best practices, tips, and tricks that they can use instantly. Be part of this extraordinary experience August 4–8, 2008, in San Diego, California.