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2009 NAVTEQ LBS Challenge a look at the semi finalists, the Winning apps, and the LBSzone picks! At the CTIA Wireless event in Las Vegas, NAVTEQ held the award ceremonies for their 6th LBS Challenge, a competition designed to stimulate interest in location services and encourage developers to create innovative location-aware applications. We look at the state of LBS, the TOP apps, the winners, and our own top picks!

Videos - A look at the Nokia E71 / E71x - With the Very popular and powerful Nokia E71 now available in the US as the E71x (for a mer $100 on AT&T) we thought it would be appropriate to provide you with another look at this amazing device.

LBSZone App Of The Week - Klocwork Solo - Klocwork Solo is a downloadable Java static source code analysis (SCA) product that automatically identifies critical bugs and security vulnerabilities in Java source code quickly and accurately.


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	Sponsored Nokia Join Forum Nokia at the Nokia Developer Summit in Monaco on 28 - 29 April, where we will be working together to create tomorrow's technology. Get a jump on the competition and learn first hand from Nokia experts how to reach new customers through the Ovi Store at the 2009 Nokia Developer Summit.

LBSzone NEWS & INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Samsung Mobile Announces Availability of Samsung Propel Pro, Sliding Windows Mobile 6.1 Smartphone
• PinPoint Locations Android Application Adds Skyhook Wireless
• Almost 40% of smartphone face time on non-communication services
• Korem Acquires Primus Geographics and Strenthens Its Position In The United States
• Campus Security Concerns Addressed by Revolutionary New Emergency Notification System
• GVdialer Application for Google Voice Released
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• The 2009 NAVTEQ LBS Challenge a look at the semi finalists, the Winning apps, and the LBSzone picks!
• Google Maps Mobile updated to 3.0.1.4
• GPS Mission LBS Game Now Available to the amAze Users
• Openwave Unveils North American Mobile Internet Trends And Monetization Opportunities For Operators
• Telmap Navigator winner of Life on BlackBerry award now available on BlackBerry App World
• The Exclusive visiongain report Google Android and Nokia Symbian - 2009 launched
• T-Mobile USA Launches 3G webConnect USB Laptop Stick
• Tip - Designing The Ideal Appstore Wip Jam Ctia
• RFID + The Twitter Cat Door - enter GusAndPenny
• Using the iPhone to Find a Job
• Nokia Life Tools pilot shows high appeal for livelihood and life improvement services in India
• New Partnerships and Features Make Rugged Handheld a Security and Access Powerhouse
• New Low Cost GPS Simulator Packs a Powerful Punch
• INRIX Delivers Real-Time Access to 10,000 Traffic Cameras Across U.S., Canada and U.K.
• TuneWiki's Social Media Player Tops the Charts at AT&T Mobile Developer Contest
• EarthCam Features Easter Parade on New York City 5th Avenue Parade Cam
• Klockwork Releases Standalone Java Source Code Analysis Tool For Android Mobile And Web Development
• Spring has Sprung, and myGeoDiary Adds New Features for Adventurers Tracking their Geo-Social Lives
• DataViz Brings Over 10 Years of Office Compatibility Experience to Android Market
• Treo Pro Smartphone by Palm Now Available at TELUS in Canada
• Limbo and Brightkite Merge to Create the Leading Company in Location-Based Social Discovery

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	Sponsored by Trimble The Juno™ SC handheld is a durable, lightweight field computer that integrates an array of powerful features. Providing photo capture, cellular data transmission, and high yield GPS positioning at 2 to 5 meter accuracy, the Juno SC is an affordable solution that will increase the productivity of your entire mobile workforce. Visit the Trimble web site for more information.

TIP... 12 Social Media Tools for the Technology Event Planners - I read recently how one Geo event is now embracing Social media for their conference attendees - funny, they weren't even promoting an official Twitter! Nothing new here by any means as this has been happening for several years now, however, it is affirmation that many event organizers are finally...well, getting organized! For an event organizer to truly embrace social media and make it useful for conference attendees and non-attendees, every event should at the very least consider these 12 useful tips provided here...

Navigation and Location Europe 2009 - Europe's largest gathering of Navigation & Location pioneers is back for the 5th year. The conference strives to keep one step ahead of the market by providing the most up to date business information. June 10-11, 2009

Where 2.0 Conference 2009 - The O'Reilly Where 2.0 Conference will pinpoint how far location technology has reached, explore the boundaries of geospace, and point the way into the location frontier at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, CA, May 19-21, 2009. O'Reilly Media and program chair Brady Forrest invite proposals for conference sessions, workshops, demos, and panels for Where 2.0 2009.

Google IO Developer Conference - For two days in May, thousands of web developers will come together to learn how to develop web applications with Google and open technologies. Learn from product experts about Android, App Engine, Chrome, Google Web Toolkit, AJAX APIs and more. Engage with a community of excited developers just like you. Save the date, May 27-28, 2009, San Fran.

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HOT Career Opportunity... Senior Symbian/S60 SW Design Engineer (1)Beijing China - As candidate for this position you must have M.Sc/B.Sc in in Computer Science/Engineering, or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent. You must have several years practical experience of designing SW components for mobile devices.

HOT Career Opportunity... Symbian Engineers - Device Driver Experience, US Based - We have an opening for a number of Symbian engineers to be based in the US, must have device driver experience. Must be able to work in the US - either a US Citizen or have a H1B / TN Visa that can be transferred.

HOT Career Opportunity... Sr. Symbian Software Engineer (USA - Mexico) - Advance experience in C++ Good experience on Symbian (2 years at least) Experience with drivers (preferred Symbian) Full Bilingual (90 to 100% english) Camera, display, Audio, Touch device drivers on Symbian DMA controller on Symbian Boot loaders on Symbian - To be working 1 year in San Diego and then be relocated to Monterrey, Mexico

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