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.
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
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