Nokia Mobile Reviews and Games

game example Flash Lite multiplayer
Pasi has released a Flash Lite multiplayer game example tutorial and files at Forum Nokia. The game is a simple Tic-Tac-Toe: “example covers the practicalities of creating an online multiplayer game, complete with chat, and player challenge capabilities. Using the new socket server capabilities of Flash 2.1, this example, including all source files and a tutorial, should open up some new possibilities for developing online player interaction.” Great going, thanks Pasi

Lite Nokia Devices 40 Sound Series Flash for and 1.1: S60
This 28 page long document is a must read for all Flash Lite developers. “…document describes the generic sound issues with Flash Lite 1.1 from Adobe and looks at specific hardware- and platform-related issues. The package also includes examples that illustrate some of the issues described in the document.” Hayden Porter/Aviarts has written an article for Forum Nokia, Flash Lite 1.1: Sound for Nokia S60 and Series 40 Devices.

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Seeing that made me chuckle a little. Good video I must say. It already has media controls! lol, the phone is so intuitive that it’s not necessary. By the way, Cnet gave a great review of the Nokia 5700. The phone doesn’t need to have a touch screen. Still, I can see why people would want one…it’s like MAGIC! Well, it’s as simple as placing a thin film of “advanced technology” over your screen. I believe this video is just poking fun at things, but some people are really into it, sarcasm! lol —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:How To: Crop Movies for Full Screen Instead of Wide Screen on the Nokia NseriesNokia E65ContactS60 Web Browser Shortcut KeysNokia N80Video: Nokia N81 Versus Nokia N80 Preview by Cellulare Interested in turning your beloved Nokia N95 into a touch screen? Then see after the Jump… lol. Intrigued? But while watching it you can tell that the phone is spliced in half. Now I know this is a solidly built N95, not the Nokia Xpress Music 5700 which can twist on it’s axis. The left side of the phone moves while the right side stays still. Anyway, these types of videos always amuse me.

N82 Nokia Brooklyn and View From the with N95 Nokia 8GB
The main reason for this is that she did not know about pressing the shutter “halfway” for autofocus. Nokia N95-3 vs. Nokia N95-3 vs. Nokia N82 comparison. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia N95 Photos of the Brooklyn BridgeNokia N95 8GB vs. During the daytime, I could not really see major differences between the two 5 megapixel cameras. I knew I had to stop and take pictures. I’ve mentioned in my Nokia N82 review that the shutter button is not protruding enough out of the Nokia N82’s body, unlike the button on all versions of the Nokia N95. Nokia N95 8GB Photo ComparisonThe Nokia N95 8GB NAM Is Expected by Mid JanuaryNokia N82More Sample Nokia N82 Photos From My DayPreview: Nokia N82 Hands On Impressions by Symbian-Freak Take a look at the pics and tell me if you see any difference. All the pictures taken with the Nokia N95 8GB were taken by me, while the Nokia N82’s pictures were from my sister under automatic mode. Pictures taken by the Nokia N95 8GB Pictures taken by the Nokia N82 Conclusion I could not really see major differences, but I think the Nokia N82’s pictures came out a little better. However, I noticed that my sister took a lot of blurry pictures that I did not include in this post. Nokia N82 vs. In my opinion, pressing the camera button halfway on the Nokia N95 works and feels better. Camera quality aside, if you’re still undecided on which device to get, Devin from the Nokia Guide made a great Bar Fight! I had the Nokia N95 8GB and the Nokia N82 when I was driving by Brooklyn and saw a nice view of lower Manhattan. I gave my sister the N82 while I used the Nokia N95 8GB.

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At Adobe Labs, the Flex 3 public beta and AIR public beta are available now. “Adobe® Flex™ 3 is a cross platform, open source framework for creating rich Internet applications that run identically in all major browsers and operating systems.” “Adobe® AIR™ lets developers use their existing web development skills in HTML, AJAX, Flash and Flex to build and deploy rich Internet applications to the desktop.”

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Flash multiplayer Lite example game
Pasi has released a Flash Lite multiplayer game example tutorial and files at Forum Nokia. The game is a simple Tic-Tac-Toe: “example covers the practicalities of creating an online multiplayer game, complete with chat, and player challenge capabilities. Using the new socket server capabilities of Flash 2.1, this example, including all source files and a tutorial, should open up some new possibilities for developing online player interaction.” Great going, thanks Pasi

Video: to Touch Add N95? Nokia Screen
lol, the phone is so intuitive that it’s not necessary. The left side of the phone moves while the right side stays still. It already has media controls! Still, I can see why people would want one…it’s like MAGIC! Interested in turning your beloved Nokia N95 into a touch screen? I believe this video is just poking fun at things, but some people are really into it, sarcasm! Anyway, these types of videos always amuse me. Now I know this is a solidly built N95, not the Nokia Xpress Music 5700 which can twist on it’s axis. Seeing that made me chuckle a little. Good video I must say. lol —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:How To: Crop Movies for Full Screen Instead of Wide Screen on the Nokia NseriesNokia E65ContactS60 Web Browser Shortcut KeysNokia N80Video: Nokia N81 Versus Nokia N80 Preview by Cellulare Then see after the Jump… lol. Well, it’s as simple as placing a thin film of “advanced technology” over your screen. But while watching it you can tell that the phone is spliced in half. The phone doesn’t need to have a touch screen. Intrigued? By the way, Cnet gave a great review of the Nokia 5700.

Nokia Shower Fluffy Video: N82
For another video quality sample of the Nokia N82, I created a short clip of our pomeranian puppy getting a bath. Click to play” width=”420″ height=”335″ src=”http://blip.tv/file/get/NseriesTV-FluffyShower543.mp4.jpg” border=”0″ title=”Click To Play” />Click To Play Available Video Formats Original DVD quality: MP4 file; 640×480 resolution; Looks great on TV and computer. Mobile quality: MP4 file; 320×240 resolution; Download and watch on your phone. Youtube: FLV file; 425×355 resolution; Fastest way to share with friends. No fancy editing was done to the video nor the audio other than cuts and the titles added from iMovie. I also created different versions so you can watch on various screens.

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The game is available to Verizon Wireless customers through Get It Now application, on the Get Fun & Games category > Smashing Games catalog. Meltdown, screenshot” alt=”a Flash Lite 2.1 game, Mr. The game is available on 12 different BREW handsets. The game: Player takes the role of Mr. Meltdown has been released through Smashing Ideas on Smashing Games/Verizon Wireless in the United States. Aniway Ltd. Meltdown, and the goal is to save friends before they freeze. “Mr. Meltdown, menu” src=”http://www.aniway.com/mrmeltdown/menu.jpg” />

See Again Music N81 You’ll in Alicia Nokia Key’s Sighting: Me Never Like Video
I described all these features in my first part Nokia N81 review. Hire Me! If I was the product marketing advisor to the video, I would have suggested Alicia Keys to browse the picture gallery with her boyfriend while rotating Navi wheel then zooming in and out using the buttons on the left. I understand that the Nokia N81 was selected for target viewers who are into music, but the feature that should have been in the video are the music player, the Navi wheel, and the dedicated gaming buttons that work as zoom in and out of pictures in the picture gallery. The Nokia N95 is the better phone for that. I’ve seen several product placements before from Nokia, but I’m surprised at the length of the continuous footage. The Nokia N81 is spotted in Alicia Key’s music video of Like You’ll Never See Me Again. The Nokia N81 is the flagship music and gaming phone. Why was Alicia Keys watching a homemade video on the phone? However, I disagree how the Nokia N81 was marketed in this video. Alicia Keys watching a homemade video on the Nokia N81 I disagree with how the Nokia N81 was marketed in the music video. Are you telling people that it is great for creating and watching videos? That would’ve made a lot more viewers curious of the Nokia N81. As a side note, he was also part of the Nokia blog’s N81 lip sync video! —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia N81Sighting: Nokia N95 & GPS in Daddy Yankee and Fergie’s Music VideoSighting: Nokia 5300 in New Fall Out Boy Music VideoPreview: Nokia N81 Initial ThoughtsReview: Nokia N81 8GB Part ISighting: Nokia 5300 in Danity Kane’s Ride For You Video It’s in there for a pretty good amount of time… 22 seconds to be exact. Thanks to my buddy Guian from Ninong Brown who tipped me about the video.

Hit Mobile Games 6 Billion to by 2011 Dollars Revenues
Although not seen as the killer application for mobile, games areincreasingly important as the market continues to see major growth.” “Subscription based and ad-funded models are on the rise,” continues Rouse, “and microtransactions - the acquisition of additional levels or virtual goods during game play – are also beginning to play a part. According to this downloadable .pdf press release by entertainment analyst firm Understanding & Solutions, the growth of mobile game market seems to continue strongly - stronger than console or handheld market, which places mobile at second position after the online games market. “Global revenues from mobile gaming are pegged at $3.6Bn this year,” says Understanding & Solutions Analyst, David Rouse, “and we predict this figure to rise to $6.0bn by 2011. However, pay per download is still the most significant revenue generator across all regions.” “Looking to emerging markets, particularly China and India, the segment is driven by snowballing mobile phone take-up rates; however, due to comparably low prices, Asia - excluding Korea and Japan - is still expected to account for less than 10% of globalrevenues in 2011.”

8GB N95 NAM Expected The Mid January Nokia Is by
Decisions… decisions… —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia Los Angeles Mansion Party ItineraryRumor: Nokia N95 by FebruaryNokia N95 8GB Video Preview By Nokia GeekNokia N95 8GB CommercialVideo: Nokia N81 8GB Final Production Unboxing and Initial UsagePreview: New Multimedia Menu Revealed in the Nokia N95 8GB User Guide According to my distributor, I’ll be able to get my hands on the Nokia N95 8GB NAM by mid January. So here we go, another Nokia N95 variant is coming. However, another dealer confirmed the Nokia N95 8GB NAM by putting a pre-order online and I contacted my distributor just to make sure. Do you want an upgradeable and removable memory card or a slightly bigger screen? When I first heard about a North American Nokia N95 8GB from Devin at the Nokia Guide, I thought it was a mistake. I will also be selling it at the Nokia blog store so keep a lookout. Choosing which Nokia N95 variant will be more difficult for the North Americans. An 8GB microSD card now only costs $85 shipped.

Review: emTube Youtube Watch with Videos
Playback is jerky when the download is incomplete. T Reviews the Nokia N93″>Mr. Dedicated multimedia control buttons on the Nokia N95 does not work. We can mark videos as Favorite and it will be listed on the Favorites menu for quicker access. No settings for default access point. Rafe Blandford from All ABout Symbian reported that emTube uses advanced decoding for playback. But we all know Youtube is not about “downloading” but all about streaming. Auto-rotation. Ugly icons. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Review: Using Youtube Mobile on the Nokia N95

2 Nokia series issues, Flash 40 screensaver/wallpaper part Lite
A second part of the Nokia series 40 Flash Lite screensaver/wallpaper issues article has been published in the Aviarts blog. Previous article was about Flash Lite & Sony-Ericsson devices, this time it’s all about Nokia S40 devices. Some pointers from the article: FL1.1 FSCommand2 issues Using FL2.x Shared Objects Nokia series 40 v5 SDK lacking SWF screensaver support It is well worth reading.

To: Best Mac Conversion on How Quality Easy Video Using and VisualHub
It’s also good to know that these devices can only handle the baseline profile under H.264. Take a look at the How-To. VisualHub settings for High-Quality-Video-capable Nseries phones. Step 1. Open up VisualHub and choose conversion to iTunes optimized for iPod. Question. My question to my Mac readers is how do you convert your videos for your Nokia devices? You’ll hear audio, but just see a black screen. Someone may ask why I chose iTunes instead of MP4 tab. That’s it? These properties are similar to the videos available for the iPods (not the iPhone). All the converted videos will end in .MP4 extension. Is there another app I need to try out? —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:How To: Crop Movies for Full Screen Instead of Wide Screen on the Nokia NseriesHow To: Convert Movies, TV Episodes, Videos for the Nokia N95Software Update Nokia N93i Firmware Using a MacVideo: From Computer to Nokia N95 to TVNokia Beta Now Provides Device Status As .SIS FileHow To Use iSync With Unsupported Nokia Phones HUH?! Yep, I told you it was simple. Background The Nokia N82, Nokia N95, and the Nokia N93i’s movie player, RealPlayer, can all handle video compresed with MPEG-4 AVC also known as H.264, which has become the preferred compressions for best quality and low file sizes. I previously wrote how to convert videos for Nokia Nseries phones, but now I’ve been using a better solution for Mac users with phones capable of playing excellent quality H.264 videos like the Nokia N93i, Nokia N82, and all versions of the Nokia N95. Step 2. That’s it! Just drag any video files into VisualHub and click Start. Do you use VisualHub? The reason for that is the H.264 checkbox under the MP4 tab will not support the Baseline profile, so it won’t be playable on the phone. VisualHub creators made sure to make the program very easy to use. Also check the H.264 encoding option.

for S60 1.1: 40 Sound Nokia Series Devices and Lite Flash
Hayden Porter/Aviarts has written an article for Forum Nokia, Flash Lite 1.1: Sound for Nokia S60 and Series 40 Devices. The package also includes examples that illustrate some of the issues described in the document.” This 28 page long document is a must read for all Flash Lite developers. “…document describes the generic sound issues with Flash Lite 1.1 from Adobe and looks at specific hardware- and platform-related issues.

Is January NAM N95 Mid 8GB Nokia Expected by The
However, another dealer confirmed the Nokia N95 8GB NAM by putting a pre-order online and I contacted my distributor just to make sure. When I first heard about a North American Nokia N95 8GB from Devin at the Nokia Guide, I thought it was a mistake. An 8GB microSD card now only costs $85 shipped. Do you want an upgradeable and removable memory card or a slightly bigger screen? Decisions… decisions… —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia Los Angeles Mansion Party ItineraryRumor: Nokia N95 by FebruaryNokia N95 8GB Video Preview By Nokia GeekNokia N95 8GB CommercialVideo: Nokia N81 8GB Final Production Unboxing and Initial UsagePreview: New Multimedia Menu Revealed in the Nokia N95 8GB User Guide So here we go, another Nokia N95 variant is coming. According to my distributor, I’ll be able to get my hands on the Nokia N95 8GB NAM by mid January. I will also be selling it at the Nokia blog store so keep a lookout. Choosing which Nokia N95 variant will be more difficult for the North Americans.

6 Hit to Revenues 2011 Mobile by Dollars Games Billion
However, pay per download is still the most significant revenue generator across all regions.” “Looking to emerging markets, particularly China and India, the segment is driven by snowballing mobile phone take-up rates; however, due to comparably low prices, Asia - excluding Korea and Japan - is still expected to account for less than 10% of globalrevenues in 2011.” According to this downloadable .pdf press release by entertainment analyst firm Understanding & Solutions, the growth of mobile game market seems to continue strongly - stronger than console or handheld market, which places mobile at second position after the online games market. “Global revenues from mobile gaming are pegged at $3.6Bn this year,” says Understanding & Solutions Analyst, David Rouse, “and we predict this figure to rise to $6.0bn by 2011. Although not seen as the killer application for mobile, games areincreasingly important as the market continues to see major growth.” “Subscription based and ad-funded models are on the rise,” continues Rouse, “and microtransactions - the acquisition of additional levels or virtual goods during game play – are also beginning to play a part.

Video: Nokia N82 Fluffy Shower
—Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia N82Nokia N82 Sample Video of Xenon Flash TestHighly Possible Nokia N82 Nseries Launch in a Few HoursHow To: Easy and Best Video Quality Conversion Using VisualHub on MacPreview: Nokia N82 Hands On Impressions by Symbian-FreakVideo: Nokia N82 Versus Nokia N95 Night Photos No fancy editing was done to the video nor the audio other than cuts and the titles added from iMovie. I also created different versions so you can watch on various screens. Click To Play Available Video Formats Original DVD quality: MP4 file; 640×480 resolution; Looks great on TV and computer. Mobile quality: MP4 file; 320×240 resolution; Download and watch on your phone. Youtube: FLV file; 425×355 resolution; Fastest way to share with friends.

game example Lite Flash multiplayer
Pasi has released a Flash Lite multiplayer game example tutorial and files at Forum Nokia. The game is a simple Tic-Tac-Toe: “example covers the practicalities of creating an online multiplayer game, complete with chat, and player challenge capabilities. Using the new socket server capabilities of Flash 2.1, this example, including all source files and a tutorial, should open up some new possibilities for developing online player interaction.” Great going, thanks Pasi

Wide the for Full Screen Nokia Nseries Instead Screen of Crop How To: on Movies
It is 848 x 448 pixels resolution. For our example, the answer is 126.08 pixels. Step 3. Round X down to the nearest even number. For this example, we’ll use the Hancock trailer downloaded from Apple’s website. Write down the size of the original movie file. Since we are already in advanced settings, let’s also check deinterlace and the Two-pass options for improved picture quality. Copy these advanced settings for VisualHub for fullscreen video. Step 5. That’s it. Some people prefer the widescreen, but my argument here is that the option should at least be available to us. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia E61iNokia E61Video: Add Touch Screen to Nokia N95?Preview: Nokia N82 Hands On Impressions by Symbian-FreakNokia N73Video: Nokia N81 Versus Nokia N80 Preview by Cellulare So 126.08 will be rounded down to 126 pixels. Step 4. I’ll use VisualHub and follow my previous post on How To Convert Videos To Nseries Using VisualHub. Step 2. Convert the video and we’ll have a full screen video to enjoy on our phone. It sucks that I have to go through this workaround while it only requires one press on the iPhone’s screen to get the same desired result. I’ll share a math formula, so I hope your algebra and calculator skills are still fresh. Fullscreen Versus Widescreen on the Nokia N95 8GB I’ll be using VisualHub for the conversion, but the formula will also work in other encoding software that lets you crop videos. Step 1. Under the advanced settings, enter what we found as X and the resolution of our phone which is 320 x 240 pixels. It requires cropping some pixels off the sides of the movie. Use this formula to find how much to crop from the left and right sides of the movie: X = (W - 1.33H) / 2. It makes me jealous that the iPhone can fill the screen to play movies, while my Nokia N95 8GB and other Nseries phones can’t. 848 is the width (W) while 448 is the height (H) of the video. Until they add this feature, here’s a workaround to view movies full screen.

Your You On Do Next Want What Phone?
Time for some reader discussion! Let me know what you want on your next phone. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Download Nokia N73 Firmware UpdateLatest Nokia N95 Firmware 12.0.0.14 Now Available in AsiaNokia N95 and N75 Prototypes Now at New York Nokia StoreNokia Price Checks Now AvailableHow To: Update Nokia N95 8GB Product Codes For Changing Language PacksVideo: Add Touch Screen to Nokia N95? I almost forgot to mention that I should still be able to make calls. On my next phone, I want at least 3.5 inch touchscreen display with 5 megapixel camera, video-recording at least 640×480 at 30 FPS, xenon flash, GPS, native flash support so that the real Youtube.com videos actually work, at least 128mb RAM, microSDHC storage, battery life that lasts longer than a day, and thin enough to still fit in my jeans. It sure doesn’t sound like I’m describing a phone.

Nokia the Blog Store N95-3 Nokia with The Opens
My readers have been trusting me with Nokia news, guides, and reviews, so I’m asking to trust me as a retailer. I’ll keep reordering if demand keeps up. I’m excited to announce opening of the Nokia blog store. Buy the Nokia N95-3. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:StoreNokia N95 and N75 Prototypes Now at New York Nokia StoreNokia New York Store Employees Can DanceThe Nokia N95 8GB NAM Is Expected by Mid JanuaryLive at the Nokia Go Play Virtual EventAlex Tests a Nokia N95 Prototype in New York Store I believe it is currently the lowest price on the web… $555 but I only have a limited supply. First shipment is 10 pieces to be exact. My first items are the the Nokia N95-3. I’ll be starting with small inventory to test how it goes.

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screensaver/wallpaper Flash part Lite Nokia 2 40 series issues,
A second part of the Nokia series 40 Flash Lite screensaver/wallpaper issues article has been published in the Aviarts blog. Previous article was about Flash Lite & Sony-Ericsson devices, this time it’s all about Nokia S40 devices. Some pointers from the article: FL1.1 FSCommand2 issues Using FL2.x Shared Objects Nokia series 40 v5 SDK lacking SWF screensaver support It is well worth reading.

Data XML Live Integration Lite: Example (tutorial) Flash
A tutorial document is included in the package.” At Forum Nokia, a new Flash Lite related tutorial, Live XML Data Integration Example. “Learn how to build and deploy an online weather and travel application that pulls live data and presents it in a usable format. With an increasing emphasis on connected online services, this example shows how you can use the XML parsing capabilities of Flash Lite 2.0 from Adobe to easily present live data in your application.

January Nokia The 8GB Mid Expected NAM N95 Is by
According to my distributor, I’ll be able to get my hands on the Nokia N95 8GB NAM by mid January. So here we go, another Nokia N95 variant is coming. An 8GB microSD card now only costs $85 shipped. Decisions… decisions… —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia Los Angeles Mansion Party ItineraryRumor: Nokia N95 by FebruaryNokia N95 8GB Video Preview By Nokia GeekNokia N95 8GB CommercialVideo: Nokia N81 8GB Final Production Unboxing and Initial UsagePreview: New Multimedia Menu Revealed in the Nokia N95 8GB User Guide I will also be selling it at the Nokia blog store so keep a lookout. Choosing which Nokia N95 variant will be more difficult for the North Americans. Do you want an upgradeable and removable memory card or a slightly bigger screen? However, another dealer confirmed the Nokia N95 8GB NAM by putting a pre-order online and I contacted my distributor just to make sure. When I first heard about a North American Nokia N95 8GB from Devin at the Nokia Guide, I thought it was a mistake.

You On Do What Want Phone? Your Next
Let me know what you want on your next phone. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Download Nokia N73 Firmware UpdateLatest Nokia N95 Firmware 12.0.0.14 Now Available in AsiaNokia N95 and N75 Prototypes Now at New York Nokia StoreNokia Price Checks Now AvailableHow To: Update Nokia N95 8GB Product Codes For Changing Language PacksVideo: Add Touch Screen to Nokia N95? On my next phone, I want at least 3.5 inch touchscreen display with 5 megapixel camera, video-recording at least 640×480 at 30 FPS, xenon flash, GPS, native flash support so that the real Youtube.com videos actually work, at least 128mb RAM, microSDHC storage, battery life that lasts longer than a day, and thin enough to still fit in my jeans. I almost forgot to mention that I should still be able to make calls. Time for some reader discussion! It sure doesn’t sound like I’m describing a phone.

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I’ve mentioned in my Nokia N82 review that the shutter button is not protruding enough out of the Nokia N82’s body, unlike the button on all versions of the Nokia N95. Nokia N82 comparison. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia N95 Photos of the Brooklyn BridgeNokia N95 8GB vs. However, I noticed that my sister took a lot of blurry pictures that I did not include in this post. In my opinion, pressing the camera button halfway on the Nokia N95 works and feels better. Camera quality aside, if you’re still undecided on which device to get, Devin from the Nokia Guide made a great Bar Fight! Nokia N95-3 vs. Take a look at the pics and tell me if you see any difference. All the pictures taken with the Nokia N95 8GB were taken by me, while the Nokia N82’s pictures were from my sister under automatic mode. Pictures taken by the Nokia N95 8GB Pictures taken by the Nokia N82 Conclusion I could not really see major differences, but I think the Nokia N82’s pictures came out a little better. I had the Nokia N95 8GB and the Nokia N82 when I was driving by Brooklyn and saw a nice view of lower Manhattan. The main reason for this is that she did not know about pressing the shutter “halfway” for autofocus.

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Bill wrote that there is a open Flash Lite position at Adobe: “Adobe is looking to hire a full-time Flash Lite developer to add to our team to create demos and real-world applications. Location is flexible. Here’s what we’re interested in: Experienced with Flash and Flash Lite (2 and 3), AS2/AS3, FLV, and Device Central Understanding of SMS/MMS, WAP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Working knowledge of Symbian, Windows Mobile, and BREW Understanding of handsets/carriers in the US/Europe/Asia markets is ideal If you are interested, contact Rhett Woods for more information.”

Nokia Flash Lite series 40 issues, screensaver/wallpaper 2 part
Previous article was about Flash Lite & Sony-Ericsson devices, this time it’s all about Nokia S40 devices. Some pointers from the article: FL1.1 FSCommand2 issues Using FL2.x Shared Objects Nokia series 40 v5 SDK lacking SWF screensaver support It is well worth reading. A second part of the Nokia series 40 Flash Lite screensaver/wallpaper issues article has been published in the Aviarts blog.

Conversion Video Quality Using VisualHub How To: Best Easy Mac on and
Someone may ask why I chose iTunes instead of MP4 tab. It’s also good to know that these devices can only handle the baseline profile under H.264. Yep, I told you it was simple. Background The Nokia N82, Nokia N95, and the Nokia N93i’s movie player, RealPlayer, can all handle video compresed with MPEG-4 AVC also known as H.264, which has become the preferred compressions for best quality and low file sizes. Step 2. That’s it! That’s it? Do you use VisualHub? Take a look at the How-To. VisualHub settings for High-Quality-Video-capable Nseries phones. Step 1. Open up VisualHub and choose conversion to iTunes optimized for iPod. These properties are similar to the videos available for the iPods (not the iPhone). All the converted videos will end in .MP4 extension. HUH?! I previously wrote how to convert videos for Nokia Nseries phones, but now I’ve been using a better solution for Mac users with phones capable of playing excellent quality H.264 videos like the Nokia N93i, Nokia N82, and all versions of the Nokia N95. The reason for that is the H.264 checkbox under the MP4 tab will not support the Baseline profile, so it won’t be playable on the phone. Question. My question to my Mac readers is how do you convert your videos for your Nokia devices? Is there another app I need to try out? —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:How To: Crop Movies for Full Screen Instead of Wide Screen on the Nokia NseriesHow To: Convert Movies, TV Episodes, Videos for the Nokia N95Software Update Nokia N93i Firmware Using a MacVideo: From Computer to Nokia N95 to TVNokia Beta Now Provides Device Status As .SIS FileHow To Use iSync With Unsupported Nokia Phones You’ll hear audio, but just see a black screen. Also check the H.264 encoding option. Just drag any video files into VisualHub and click Start. VisualHub creators made sure to make the program very easy to use.

3 Adobe public Flex Labs: Air beta and available
At Adobe Labs, the Flex 3 public beta and AIR public beta are available now. “Adobe® Flex™ 3 is a cross platform, open source framework for creating rich Internet applications that run identically in all major browsers and operating systems.” “Adobe® AIR™ lets developers use their existing web development skills in HTML, AJAX, Flash and Flex to build and deploy rich Internet applications to the desktop.”

Videos emTube Review: Watch with Youtube
I absolutely love this feature! Conclusion emTube is now my favorite app. With a few more tweaks and fixes, I think it will be the best app created for the Nseries. Pros: Good video quality. My personal most wanted app for the Nseries phones just came out in the form of emTube! emTube works great especially with the built-in automatic rotation. Center button is for play/pause. There are currently nothing else like it that take advantage of YouTube’s library and still maintain good playback quality. You can also start watching the videos even when the download is not done, but I found it is better to wait finishing the download. It is my current favorite app, but it still needs a little more work. Download emTube - YouTube player. Ugly Icons. The main menu allows you to browse through Youtube by search, Featured, Top Rated, and Most Viewed videos. T Reviews the Nokia N93″>Mr. Up and down are volume, while left and right are for tracking back or forward. Controls. Controlling the videos is simple. Dedicated multimedia control buttons on the Nokia N95 does not work. No matter how many times I change the settings, nothing seems changed after checking the settings at a later time. Good Video Quality. The video quality looks good. My complaint here is that the icons are not the prettiest things to look at. What Settings? Under the settings, we are supposed to be able to adjust the default volume, start videos automatically, manually, or after downloads, and adjust cache size (I don’t know what it does). We can mark videos as Favorite and it will be listed on the Favorites menu for quicker access. All Youtube videos are available. Cons: Cannot change settings. Ugly icons. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Review: Using Youtube Mobile on the Nokia N95

Comparison N95-3 Photo vs. Bar 8GB Fight! N95 vs. N82 Nokia Nokia Nokia
With that in mind, the Nokia N95-3 and N95 8GB pictures were not completely horrible neither. No charts, tripods, color tests, line tests, or other professional comparison tests here. Just simple snap and shoot, the evening image test for the rest of us. Let’s see the differences. Nokia N95-3 Sample Pictures More photos from Nokia N95-3. Nokia N95 8GB Sample Pictures More photos from Nokia N95 8GB. Nokia N82 Sample Pictures More photos from Nokia N82. Thoughts Because all the photos in this test were taken at night, the Nokia N82 definitely performed better using the Xenon flash. Take a look at the pictures Ninong Brown (new contributor) and I took using our Nokia N95-3, Nokia N95 8GB, and the Nokia N82 during our open-bar nights at Calico Jack’s here in New York City. The candybar form factor was no match to the Nokia N95s’ dual slider. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:The Nokia N95 8GB NAM Is Expected by Mid JanuaryView From Brooklyn with the Nokia N95 8GB and Nokia N82Video: Nokia N82 Versus Nokia N95 Night PhotosNokia N82Preview: Nokia N82 Hands On Impressions by Symbian-FreakNokia N82 Review Part I: The Physical I also noticed that the Nokia N95 8GB processed images just as fast as the Nokia N82 with the Nokia N95-3 a little slower. Image quality aside, I noticed the Nokia N95 8GB got the most attention, while the N82 was ignored pretty quick.

Example XML (tutorial) Live Flash Lite: Integration Data
With an increasing emphasis on connected online services, this example shows how you can use the XML parsing capabilities of Flash Lite 2.0 from Adobe to easily present live data in your application. A tutorial document is included in the package.” At Forum Nokia, a new Flash Lite related tutorial, Live XML Data Integration Example. “Learn how to build and deploy an online weather and travel application that pulls live data and presents it in a usable format.

Fluffy Nokia Shower N82 Video:
For another video quality sample of the Nokia N82, I created a short clip of our pomeranian puppy getting a bath. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia N82Nokia N82 Sample Video of Xenon Flash TestHighly Possible Nokia N82 Nseries Launch in a Few HoursHow To: Easy and Best Video Quality Conversion Using VisualHub on MacPreview: Nokia N82 Hands On Impressions by Symbian-FreakVideo: Nokia N82 Versus Nokia N95 Night Photos No fancy editing was done to the video nor the audio other than cuts and the titles added from iMovie. Click to play” width=”420″ height=”335″ src=”http://blip.tv/file/get/NseriesTV-FluffyShower543.mp4.jpg” border=”0″ title=”Click To Play” />Click To Play Available Video Formats Original DVD quality: MP4 file; 640×480 resolution; Looks great on TV and computer. Mobile quality: MP4 file; 320×240 resolution; Download and watch on your phone. Youtube: FLV file; 425×355 resolution; Fastest way to share with friends. I also created different versions so you can watch on various screens.

Hit by Revenues Mobile Billion 6 Dollars to Games 2011
Although not seen as the killer application for mobile, games areincreasingly important as the market continues to see major growth.” “Subscription based and ad-funded models are on the rise,” continues Rouse, “and microtransactions - the acquisition of additional levels or virtual goods during game play – are also beginning to play a part. However, pay per download is still the most significant revenue generator across all regions.” “Looking to emerging markets, particularly China and India, the segment is driven by snowballing mobile phone take-up rates; however, due to comparably low prices, Asia - excluding Korea and Japan - is still expected to account for less than 10% of globalrevenues in 2011.” According to this downloadable .pdf press release by entertainment analyst firm Understanding & Solutions, the growth of mobile game market seems to continue strongly - stronger than console or handheld market, which places mobile at second position after the online games market. “Global revenues from mobile gaming are pegged at $3.6Bn this year,” says Understanding & Solutions Analyst, David Rouse, “and we predict this figure to rise to $6.0bn by 2011.

N95-3 The Store Nokia Blog the Opens Nokia with
I believe it is currently the lowest price on the web… $555 but I only have a limited supply. First shipment is 10 pieces to be exact. I’ll keep reordering if demand keeps up. I’ll be starting with small inventory to test how it goes. Buy the Nokia N95-3. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:StoreNokia N95 and N75 Prototypes Now at New York Nokia StoreNokia New York Store Employees Can DanceThe Nokia N95 8GB NAM Is Expected by Mid JanuaryLive at the Nokia Go Play Virtual EventAlex Tests a Nokia N95 Prototype in New York Store My readers have been trusting me with Nokia news, guides, and reviews, so I’m asking to trust me as a retailer. I’m excited to announce opening of the Nokia blog store. My first items are the the Nokia N95-3.

Gaming Mobile Remains Casual a Platform Phone
An interesting study by Parks Associates, The New Frontier: Portable and Mobile Gaming, states that mobile phone remains very strongly as a casual gaming platform. “New 3D and multiplayer mobile games look great in demos, but casual games are where the money is and will be for the next few years.” — which is good for (at least) Flash Lite game industry. “According to the report, fewer than 10% of on-the-go Internet gamers want to play core or console-centric games on a mobile phone, compared with 55% who want to play puzzle and card games on mobile phones and more than 30% who want word and arcade games.” Read the press release

Nokia and N82 Review: Megapixel Camera 5 Its
This is not a problem for the Nokia N82. I’ve been using the phone to take pictures while hanging out with friends at night, and I can tell you that the experience is a lot better than using any other phones I’ve used (I have not tested the Nokia N95 8GB thoroughly yet and will see how the camera performs against the Nokia N82 soon). In a brighter environment, this light does not go on. Don’t take the picture when it is red, or else the picture will come out blurry. Sample Images Words simply can’t describe the image quality. After 2 weeks of using the Nokia N82, I’m reviewing about its flagship feature: the camera. The camera application opens immediately after the lens cover is opened and you press the shutter halfway to get an automatic focus and then press fully to take the picture. It is a white light that goes on when pressing the shutter halfway before taking the picture. This can be confusing for people in front of the Nokia N95’s camera because they think the light was the flash and that the picture as already taken. It is not perfect, but what cameraphone is? —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia N82The iPhone Ads are Incredible and Makes Me Want to Buy ItView From Brooklyn with the Nokia N95 8GB and Nokia N82Preview: Nokia N82 Hands On Impressions by Symbian-FreakExclusive Video: Nokia N82 Product Manager Q&A SessionHighly Possible Nokia N82 Nseries Launch in a Few Hours I know it is related to the flash, but I’m clueless to what specific situations these flares appear in. The Nokia N95’s AF assist lamp uses the same as the flash lamp. I can’t name any other Nseries phone better for the job. Correct focus is found when you see green brackets. All pictures were taken in automatic mode with flash on. Complaints. I noticed a few of my pictures from the Nokia N82 have circular flares from the flash. Learn more by reading Digital Photography Review’s definition of AF assist lamps. The AF assist light on the Nokia N82 Versus Nokia N95. How does the Nokia N82’s camera compare to Nokia N95? Will it replace current standalone digital cameras like the Canon Powershots? This is the phone to have with you on those fun weekend nights out with your friends. The image quality is quite similar during daytime, but very different during the evening. I have taken some random pictures of New York City in a previous post, tested the xenon flash performance in complete darkness, and uploaded more pictures on my Flickr with the N82. You can also read the first part reviewing the Nokia N82’s general physical/hardware before continuing. One more thing I don’t like about the Nokia N82 is that the camera button is not raised enough like the button on the Nokia N95. Definitely not, but those cameras can’t do half as much what these ‘multimedia computers’ are capable of. Seamless Experience. I’m amazed at how imaging has evolved in cell phones. The flares show up randomly. In the end, I think the camera itself should make this Nseries phone worth buying. Nokia N82’s 5mp Camera with Xenon Flash The Nokia N82 is the Nseries imaging flagship device. A search on Google also leads to many photos taken by the Nokia N82 uploaded on Flickr by others. Here are some night indoor pictures I took from a Thai restaurant. It means that if you ask Nokia, “what phone is currently the best for taking picures?” they will respond, “Nokia N82!” This cameraphone features 5 megapixel lens with infrared autofocus assist lamp and most importantly the xenon flash. It is a tad easier on the Nokia N95 to press “halfway” for focusing on objects. Conclusion I love the camera on the Nokia N82. It works just like any standalone digital camera. Great AF Assist lamp. The Nokia N82 features an AF assist red light that illuminates the object in a dark environment before taking the picture to determine how to adjust the focus. The main reason for this is the bright xenon flash, but also in part of the AF assist lamp. I also found that the Nokia N82 finds the correct focus a lot more than the Nokia N95 can.

N82 N95-3 Nokia Nokia Nokia 8GB Bar Photo vs. N95 Fight! vs. Comparison
No charts, tripods, color tests, line tests, or other professional comparison tests here. With that in mind, the Nokia N95-3 and N95 8GB pictures were not completely horrible neither. I also noticed that the Nokia N95 8GB processed images just as fast as the Nokia N82 with the Nokia N95-3 a little slower. Image quality aside, I noticed the Nokia N95 8GB got the most attention, while the N82 was ignored pretty quick. Take a look at the pictures Ninong Brown (new contributor) and I took using our Nokia N95-3, Nokia N95 8GB, and the Nokia N82 during our open-bar nights at Calico Jack’s here in New York City. Just simple snap and shoot, the evening image test for the rest of us. The candybar form factor was no match to the Nokia N95s’ dual slider. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:View From Brooklyn with the Nokia N95 8GB and Nokia N82Video: Nokia N82 Versus Nokia N95 Night PhotosNokia N82Preview: Nokia N82 Hands On Impressions by Symbian-FreakNokia N82 Review Part I: The PhysicalNokia N95 8GB Commercial Let’s see the differences. Nokia N95-3 Sample Pictures More photos from Nokia N95-3. Nokia N95 8GB Sample Pictures More photos from Nokia N95 8GB. Nokia N82 Sample Pictures More photos from Nokia N82. Thoughts Because all the photos in this test were taken at night, the Nokia N82 definitely performed better using the Xenon flash.

Add Video: Touch Nokia Screen N95? to
Still, I can see why people would want one…it’s like MAGIC! Well, it’s as simple as placing a thin film of “advanced technology” over your screen. Interested in turning your beloved Nokia N95 into a touch screen? But while watching it you can tell that the phone is spliced in half. Anyway, these types of videos always amuse me. Now I know this is a solidly built N95, not the Nokia Xpress Music 5700 which can twist on it’s axis. Good video I must say. It already has media controls! By the way, Cnet gave a great review of the Nokia 5700. The left side of the phone moves while the right side stays still. The phone doesn’t need to have a touch screen. Then see after the Jump… lol. Seeing that made me chuckle a little. Intrigued? lol, the phone is so intuitive that it’s not necessary. I believe this video is just poking fun at things, but some people are really into it, sarcasm! lol —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:How To: Crop Movies for Full Screen Instead of Wide Screen on the Nokia NseriesNokia E65ContactS60 Web Browser Shortcut KeysNokia N80Video: Nokia N81 Versus Nokia N80 Preview by Cellulare

Lite 1.1: and Flash Sound S60 40 Series Nokia Devices for
The package also includes examples that illustrate some of the issues described in the document.” Hayden Porter/Aviarts has written an article for Forum Nokia, Flash Lite 1.1: Sound for Nokia S60 and Series 40 Devices. This 28 page long document is a must read for all Flash Lite developers. “…document describes the generic sound issues with Flash Lite 1.1 from Adobe and looks at specific hardware- and platform-related issues.

Casual Mobile Platform Phone a Remains Gaming
An interesting study by Parks Associates, The New Frontier: Portable and Mobile Gaming, states that mobile phone remains very strongly as a casual gaming platform. “New 3D and multiplayer mobile games look great in demos, but casual games are where the money is and will be for the next few years.” — which is good for (at least) Flash Lite game industry. “According to the report, fewer than 10% of on-the-go Internet gamers want to play core or console-centric games on a mobile phone, compared with 55% who want to play puzzle and card games on mobile phones and more than 30% who want word and arcade games.” Read the press release

Live XML Example Flash Lite: Data (tutorial) Integration
A tutorial document is included in the package.” With an increasing emphasis on connected online services, this example shows how you can use the XML parsing capabilities of Flash Lite 2.0 from Adobe to easily present live data in your application. At Forum Nokia, a new Flash Lite related tutorial, Live XML Data Integration Example. “Learn how to build and deploy an online weather and travel application that pulls live data and presents it in a usable format.

game Aniway’s on Meltdown Mr. Smashing Games/Verizon Wireless
Save your friends before they freeze, using clever tactics and fast thinking! Clear the path to your freezing friend, pushing the blue Ice Cream boxes out of the way to save the day. The clock is ticking, so act fast … but don’t trap yourself or forget to eat the pink Ice Cream Cones to gain more time!” Casual puzzle game 10 levels Every game is different as the levels come in random order (increased replayability) See Smashing Content: Mr. Meltdown, screenshot” src=”http://www.aniway.com/mrmeltdown/gameplay_2.jpg” /> Meltdown, the Ice Cream truck is leaking again! The game is available to Verizon Wireless customers through Get It Now application, on the Get Fun & Games category > Smashing Games catalog. Meltdown has been released through Smashing Ideas on Smashing Games/Verizon Wireless in the United States. The game is available on 12 different BREW handsets. The game: Player takes the role of Mr. Meltdown, menu” alt=”Flash Lite game Mr. Meltdown, menu” src=”http://www.aniway.com/mrmeltdown/menu.jpg” />

Be Back Week: Finals Right
My last one is this Tuesday, so wish me luck. It’s that time of the semester again. It’s been slow here because of finals week! Will be right back. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:On Vacation, Be Back in 10 DaysWill Be Right BackNokia N95 UK Release DateFinal Exams = A Little BreakPirates Preview of Nokia N95 is BackI’m Going To Finland For An Nseries Launch Next Week!

We on are holiday
We wish you all excellent Christmas & New Year After a fine & busy year, Aniway Ltd. will be on holiday between Friday 21st and January 2nd.

emTube Watch with Videos Review: Youtube
I absolutely love this feature! Conclusion emTube is now my favorite app. It would be cool if the multimedia controls on the Nokia N95 were integrated. emTube listing of Featured and Searched videos. Save or Favorite it. You can save the movies on the phone so you don’t have to stream it later. emTube works great especially with the built-in automatic rotation. It is my current favorite app, but it still needs a little more work. Download emTube - YouTube player. Ugly Icons. The main menu allows you to browse through Youtube by search, Featured, Top Rated, and Most Viewed videos. There are currently nothing else like it that take advantage of YouTube’s library and still maintain good playback quality. We can mark videos as Favorite and it will be listed on the Favorites menu for quicker access. You can also start watching the videos even when the download is not done, but I found it is better to wait finishing the download. My complaint here is that the icons are not the prettiest things to look at. What Settings? Under the settings, we are supposed to be able to adjust the default volume, start videos automatically, manually, or after downloads, and adjust cache size (I don’t know what it does). Ugly icons. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Review: Using Youtube Mobile on the Nokia N95Mr. With a few more tweaks and fixes, I think it will be the best app created for the Nseries. Pros: Good video quality. Up and down are volume, while left and right are for tracking back or forward. Playback is jerky when the download is incomplete.

Finals Right Week: Be Back
It’s been slow here because of finals week! Will be right back. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:On Vacation, Be Back in 10 DaysWill Be Right BackNokia N95 UK Release DateFinal Exams = A Little BreakPirates Preview of Nokia N95 is BackI’m Going To Finland For An Nseries Launch Next Week! It’s that time of the semester again. My last one is this Tuesday, so wish me luck.

We on holiday are
After a fine & busy year, Aniway Ltd. We wish you all excellent Christmas & New Year will be on holiday between Friday 21st and January 2nd.

game multiplayer example Lite Flash
The game is a simple Tic-Tac-Toe: “example covers the practicalities of creating an online multiplayer game, complete with chat, and player challenge capabilities. Pasi has released a Flash Lite multiplayer game example tutorial and files at Forum Nokia. Using the new socket server capabilities of Flash 2.1, this example, including all source files and a tutorial, should open up some new possibilities for developing online player interaction.” Great going, thanks Pasi