Mobile Services based on Social-Location take center stage with Nokia at Web 2.0
Written by Nokia
Monday, 06 April 2009
Ovi Store and Publishing System, Nokia Point & Find and Eco-Friendly solutions featured
San
Francisco, CA, USA - Nokia today announced new content for Ovi Store,
Nokia's global media distribution channel, and additional services for
mobile consumers. Available in May, Ovi Store will offer consumers
relevant, targeted media across a broad portfolio of Nokia devices.
Strategic Partner, Tim Kring, HEROES
Nokia
has begun working with Tim Kring, creator and executive producer of
HEROES, one of the most watched shows internationally, to develop
innovative, new content for the Ovi Store. Nokia has signed on as a
strategic partner and technology enabler for a project created by
Kring, Code named TEVA. The multi platform narrative will be an
immersive experience with elements of individual action and group
participation.
Mr
Kring will be present with Tero Ojanperä, executive vice president,
Nokia Services, when Ovi Store and its distribution opportunities will
be presented to attendees at the "This Apps for You", session on April
1, 9:40 am.
The Year of the Mobile Computer: Mobile Computers as Personal (Mobile) Computers
Presenting
the premise that Social Location is key in making mobile computers
truly personal for the user, Anssi Vanjoki, executive vice president,
Nokia Markets, will take the stage during the morning keynote sessions
on April 2.
Nokia Point & Find
Nokia
introduces an innovative service concept that enables people on the
move to access relevant information and services on the internet,
simply by pointing their mobile phone camera at real-life objects. A
beta version of Nokia Point & Find, focusing on movies, is now
available in the UK and US. Capabilities will later expand into other
services and countries. More information and download instructions can
be found at http://pointandfind.nokia.com.
Ovi Creative Wall
Attendees
are invited to join in at the Ovi Creative Wall. Based on the theme,
"Your life. Connected", the Ovi Creative Wall will be illustrated
throughout the event, representing the interactivity and fast-changing
nature of Web 2.0. Attendees can take part by suggesting themes and
ideas to be illustrated on the wall by Stevie Gee, a professional
illustrator. London-based, Stevie's work has appeared on record covers
and skateboard decks, in contemporary magazines, as well as being used
by fashion labels such as Paul Smith.
Green Explorer - Helping People Make Sustainable Choices when Traveling
Nokia
will be demonstrating Green Explorer, a new service that helps people
make more sustainable travel decisions. Green Explorer is available
via Nokia mobile device by simply downloading the widget or by going to
www.greenexplorer.nokia.com. This service is currently in beta and will further develop over the coming months with additional content and features.
Green
Explorer provides information on a range of travel issues including
tips on the most sustainable methods of transport, eco-friendly places
to visit, and a way to offset the CO2 emissions when one must fly. It
is also a place for travellers to share advice on a range of issues
from the best routes to where to find organic food or recommendations
for the best eco-friendly hotels.
Mobile Technology Feature - Top 10 Business Apps for Android - Android has become one of the most popular mobile operating systems
in the world due to advanced software, competitive manufacturers, and an
app market that is filled with exciting and useful applications. Read
on for this fine Top 10 List compiled by tech writer, Blake Sanders
The Really Big List of Mapping, Geo location Mobile developer resources, APIs and Tools - The Mobile Ecosystem... no question that mobile is huge and
the opportunity for developers, in particular, geo developers! There's
loads of developer resources on the web so to help the developer,
here's a listing of just some of the fine dev resources, blogs,
toolsets and more to consider when developing or porting your app to a
smartphone or Tablet.
ArcGIS.com Mashup Tutorial with Flickr and Foursquare data-
Here's a simple "how to" tutorial on working with the free ArcGIS.com
to easily import KML or RSS data from Flickr and foursquare into ArcGIS
to create your own custom map mashup. ArcGIS.com has some recent
updates including support for KML, be sure to check it out!
Most Users of Free Photo Apps Say Adding Cool Effects is Most Useful - Adding cool effects
to photos was rated as the most useful thing by more than halfof
consumers surveyed using free online photography services, according to
CatchFree a free
online service that helps people find the best free mobile and web applications
to perform useful tasks.
Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet Up Close - No Replacement for the iPad But Pretty Darned Sweet - As could be
expected, speculation and blogging is rampant with many stories and
pseudo "reviews" coming out, many of them touting the next "iPad
killer".
Mobile Developer Resource - MapQuest & The Mobile Worker - Facility management companies, surveyors, multi-level marketing,
insurance claims, pipeline companies, water utilities; all have field
workers who would benefit from mobile applications. Not only checking in
to work sites, but keeping a record of the work done
Flickr GPS Photo Tag Tip - Here's a tip for Flickr users who want to share their GPS information
with their photos. note, in order to do this you'll need to be
capturing photos using a GPS-enabled or GPS-aware camera (see you're
smartphone hardware settings to ensure that GPS or location sharing is
turned "ON)".
Mobile data usage in Canada to triple between 2010 and 2012 - Some interesting, yet not terribly surprising, numbers on mobile
usage coming out of Canada. According to a report summarized on
Techvibes, mobile usage is soaring, in particular, the smartphone
segment
Social Location Directory
Do you have a location-aware application, social location service or other location-sensitive service that you'd like to share with us? Please browse this growing directory of Social location Services and feel free to leave a link to your favorite service! See the Directory HERE
Suggested Reading
The Underground Guide To The iPhone:
The iPhone is – if I may say so – one of the greatest mobile
revolutions of the past decade. More and more, mobile phones seem to
materialize out of our wildest dreams. Because of the tight integration
of third-party applications, you can do nearly everything with your
device — be it gaming, working, fooling around, and of course phoning.
Good Mobile Messaging: Executives and professional field forces spend an increasing amount of time on the road tending to business.
Mobile Apps - Native or Web?:
You probably have a plan to build a mobile app, but you've struggled
with the basic question - Should I build it using open web standards
such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, or should I build it as a native app
for the devices I want to target?
iBike Coach App- a new “Always On” feature always gathers data
Nike+ GPS App- for sports tracking, recording and sharing
Featured Events
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will give you key insights on how in-vehicle connectivity is being
revolutionised as OEMs integrate dynamic content to stay relevant
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this year's senior-level speakers will include General Motors, Audi,
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