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Hello from the Spatial Media LBSzone...
Welcome once again as we kick off the week with details of yet another cool developer competition from our friends at Nokia. A while back Nokia put the call out to all innovators/developers via the 2009 Calling All Innovators contest - a global mobile developer competition designed to generate applications and solutions that enhance the use of Nokia mobile devices in real-world scenarios. Over 1,700 submissions were received from developers in 85 countries signaling a strong answer to Nokia's challenge to think big and create mobile applications and services that can help build a better mobile user experience... read on below for details of the finalists (winners to be crowned next month at Nokia World).
Moving forward, once again iPhone developers are getting our attention, just this week several interesting, innovative location-aware applications for the iPhone 3G have been announced. TomTom announced that the TomTom for iPhone navigation application can now be purchased in the Apple iTunes App Store. The TomTom app for iPhone 3G and 3GS users includes a continental map of Europe or a map of a region from Tele Atlas, and is available to download through http://www.tomtom.com/tomtom-app. On a similar note, CoPilot Live voice-guided navigation app is now available from iPhone App Store in North America, providing unlimited-use GPS navigation for throughout the USA and Canada for only $34.99.
Running in portrait or landscape display mode, CoPilot Live brings full featured turn-by-turn navigation to iPhones, complete with automatic route calculation, easy to follow 3D map displays and clear turn-by-turn voice directions.
Finally, a cool application launched today for iPhone users comes from Aha. This Driver-to-driver network app (think crowd-sourcing) has been rolled out in several cities including San Fran, San Diego, and L.A. and has plans for future roll outs in D.C, Seattle, San Antonio, and Miami, FL. The app appears to have a focus on safety (no tiny maps to look at while driving), rather, users are provided with alerts to information that they request, like traffic congestion ahead, or perhaps a great sandwich stop coming up! Under the category of very cool is the ability to record and share comments on road conditions (See more). I you're interested in location more location-aware mobile apps be sure to check out our Directory (developers be sure to submit your app) - Remember, you can follow us on Twitter @LBSzone
[Send your comments, announcements, tips, tricks, gripes, or kudos to Glenn
or simply contact info@lbszone.com]
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RECENT LBSZONE FEATURES & Top LBS NEWS
You'll find regular feature articles, commentary, application spotlights, developer zone tips and other original feature content at LBSzone. We're also open to your article submissions so if you have an LBS focused paper, solution, case study, or other article feel free to contact us and send us your submission - info@lbszone.com is open 24/7 around the Globe!
Nokia Announces Finalists In 2009 Calling All Innovators Global Developer Competition - Over 1,700 submissions were received from developers in 85 countries signaling a strong answer to Nokia's challenge to think big and create mobile applications and services that can help build a better mobile user experience. More than 421,000 visits to the contest website from around the world engaged with FNDC, the world's largest mobile developer community.
Get in Shape with New iPhone Application from Trimble - Trimble gives iPhoneT 3G fans another reason to get outside, enjoy the weather and stay active. Now available is Trimble AllSport GPST for the iPhone 3G, an application designed to help Apple enthusiasts manage their personal fitness regimens.
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LBSzone NEWS & INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Developer Tip... Vodafone the summer of widgets - Submit a widget and win! - A tip for developers from Vodafone the summer of widgets competition - recall, Widgets are simple applications that give users easy access to the web. Submit a widget and win!
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 | MetaPlaces09 - Beyond Location and context
September 22-23rd, San Jose, CA
MetaPlaces is a new series of event bringing business developers from such varied background as Mobile, advertising, LBS, Device manufacturing, online mapping and location service enablers. The conference will look at how to monetize mobile and web location enhanced services.
Hear From: Yahoo! Geo, OSM, Lat49, Loopt, Google, Nokia, Publicis, Mozilla, Palm.
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EVENT UPDATES
Browse this section to learn about mobile technology / wireless industry conferences, training, seminars,
webinars,
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relevant
events. Feel free to make a suggestion for future consideration or contact us to promote your event.
Nokia World 2009 - Be Part of the Conversation!
- Once again, another Nokia World is just around the corner... scheduled to take place Sept 2-3, 2009 in Stuttgart, Germany
LBS LATAM 09
- September 17, 2009, Coral Gables, Florida. LBS represent one of the most promising drivers for revenue generation for service providers in the Region. The possibility of having access to geographic data in real time provides both accrual information and entertainment, and at the same time it generates new business opportunities such as direct marketing; services such as parental control and personal security. According to eMarketer, in the year 2012, there will be more than 63 million of services around the world based in localization services.
MetaPlaces 09 - is the conference that will provide the location based/ enhanced service and platforms providers, the content publishers, the ad enablers, the wireless carriers and the device manufacturers a place to meet, do business and discuss solutions to the key issues in the LBS world 22-23 September 2009, Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Jose, CA
Wireless World Australia, Sydney, Australia - Wireless World is Australasia's 6th annual B2B wireless and mobility exhibition and conference. It brings together mobile workers, business, enterprise and government around the convergence of IT, telecommunication and the delivery of the internet and end-to-end IT solutions. The theme for 2009 is "improving efficiency and driving down costs in today's challenging business environment." September 9-10, 2009
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CAREERS
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You'll find some exciting career opportunities waiting for you in the Job boards on our vertical properties at
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HOT Career Opportunity...
Senior JavaScript Developer for Nokia Maps in Berlin
- Do you want to help us building up a seamless mobile internet experience that people fall in love with?
We are currentley looking for a skilled JavaScript developer with a objectoriented mindset to extend our highly motivated and international team here in Berlin.
Location Content Technical Lead (NAVTEQ) -
Duties... Lead the transition of the current suite of technology platforms to the next generation Locations / LRO / LCMS Platforms; influencing the requirements, defining the operational model, establishing the phases of transition, and defining the tests and success criteria for roll-out
HOT Career Opportunity...
Location Content Technical Lead -
NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data that enables navigation and location-based platforms globally. We supply this comprehensive data to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping/traffic applications and government and business solutions.
Manager, Location Content -
Customers rely on NAVTEQ digital map information for use in their applications because of its accuracy, detail and completeness. And they rely on NAVTEQ as their trusted collaborator to help them get their location-based products to market as quickly and efficiently as possible. We are currently looking for a Manager, Location Content - Job Opening 12753 in Chicago, IL.
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Recent notes from the AnyGeo Blog
Aha Mobile Launches Aha Driver-to-Driver Network Application for iPhone
Video - Augmented Reality + GIS for Homeland Security (Denver, CO) from WhereCamp5280
Need a Google Map for your webpage or blog?
Dr. Harold Foster (Medical Geographer) Passes Away - August 15, 2009
Brightkite + Layar (augmented Reality) = Wow!
SwankyAnts Tells You Whats on Anywhere - new map-based events website
DID-U-KNOW... You can easily add a Google Map of your location to a blog or website in minutescom
check out details HERE
SUGGESTED READING
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Total Telecom is "The Economist of the communications industry". It provides: expert commentary and authoritative analysis on the crucial issues affecting the global telecommunications and networking sectors; unique and comprehensive international analysis of both fixed and mobile communications services; exclusive insights and powerful understanding of today's business models in telecoms.
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Web Conferencing -
Web conferencing has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to cut costs, boost productivity and increase efficiency. But finding the right product for your company can be difficult without understanding the basics of the market. Learn what you need to know about Web conferencing in this comprehensive buyer's guide.
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