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Verizon: on Flash Cast Dashboard
It seems to be open for all developers: Bill wrote: “There is now more details available about Dashboard, the tools for creating and testing channel content and how to contact Verizon Wireless about getting started. Via Bill Perry/Adobe, Dashboard - a Flash Cast channels on Verizon - has been announced. Once a developer is accepted by Verizon Wireless to participate in the Dashboard program, they will then receive access to our new tools, testing server, documentation, discussion forums and other information. Verizon Wireless has updated their developer center TheZON with a new section for Dashboard and we’ve also updated our Flash for Verizon Wireless developer page on our site with additional details. So you probably have some initial questions: When will Dashboard be available? Mid-2008. What devices will it be available on? We can’t share that information at this time but we’re recommending the LG VX8700 handset as a reference device for development and testing based on the hardware and screen characteristics. What’s a channel? You can think of them as being similar to widgets but channels are more expressive. Mobile AppBuilder includes a Flash Cast client emulator that runs on your desktop as well as Flash Cast device profiles. What is the difference between Flash Cast and Flash Lite? Flash Cast is a client+server solution and Flash Lite is a client only solution. “ It’s the rich experience that brands and developers create which renders a data feed. Dashboard users will be able to have multiple channels available to them on their handset. What do I need to do to get started? Use Flash CS3 Professional, together with Mobile AppBuilder, to create, assemble, test, and preview channels locally on your desktop. Read the information on the Verizon Wireless Dashboard Developer site and contact Verizon Wireless to apply to be a channel developer. What is Mobile AppBuilder? Mobile AppBuilder is is the new PC-based tool created to streamline the workflow for channel development.

Flash Library Nokia: Developers Lite
This library is available in HTML format online and as a stand-alone version.” The library offers introductory and getting started information as well as several use cases describing Flash Lite features in more detail. Nokia has published a Flash Lite Developers Library; “The Flash Lite Developer’s Library is an information package for desktop Flash developers and mobile software developers looking to branch out to Flash Lite development.

Hike With Area Nokia Unique Rock Castle N95: The First
You can also change views or zoom in. My boots were too heavy and it tired me out right after we started. Recording Hike With Sports Tracker The hike was recorded with GPS data using Nokia Sports Tracker. Introductory was definitely not easy. Take a look at the photos below and Flickr will show you the location in the photo’s exif data. I’m currently taking a hiking class and will be hiking every Sunday until May. For the next hike, I need to bring better shoes. The first hike was in Castle Rock Unique Area in Philipstown, NY, which is about an hour and a half north of New York City. The introductory hike was 2 miles with a vertical height of 700 feet. Subscribe to the Nokia blog feed to watch my progress. On the upcoming Nseries phones, this will be done automatically without installing another program! Thoughts I was able to record my hike’s path, take GPS-tagged photos, and stream live videos to the internet. May not be visible in RSS readers. Streaming Live With Qik I was also streaming live videos using Qik, but decided only to do it in safer trails because I did not want to get hurt if I lost my footing and needed to hold on to something. All the photos were tagged with the current GPS location. If you would like to know how to do this on your blog, read my guides on embedding geotagged photos and embedding sports tracker data to your blog. Below is a map of the hike showing geotagged photos right on the map. I have the Nokia N95 NAM with me to record the hike, stream live videos, and take geotagged pictures. Streaming live videos during a hike with the Nokia N82 in the United States will be useless. The next hike for next Sunday is at Popolopen Gorge with the distance of 5 miles and 1,000 feet vertical rise. My N95 NAM also have faster internet connection due to the North American 3G. I know the Nokia N82 was marketed for this kind of usage, but any phone running S60 3rd edition is capable. You can view one of the videos below. Geotagging Photos With Location Tagger I was also running Location Tagger on my Nokia N95 while taking pictures. I don’t want to get too technical with this post so head over to S60 to learn more about it. It’s good to know that I was able to do all of this at the same time using a device that I carry around every day: my mobile phone. Reminder: The Nokia Blog - Price Check Get a list of the lowest prices on the latest Nokia phones Related PostLive Vlog: Mark at the ParkHow To: Embed Sports Tracker Data to Your Blog and Make Position Art Like StavrosVlog: The Speed of DarkVlog: Helio 3G Billboard Spotted in Flushing, NYNokia N95 NAM or Nokia N95-3 Product Codes

Being Upgrade Adopter Networks, to Siemens Encourages an Nokia Edge Early
Let us know! More importantly, would this affect your decision on buying a Nokia N96 the second it comes out? Reminder: The Nokia Blog - Price Check Get a list of the lowest prices on the latest Nokia phones Related PostUsing GPS and Nokia Maps 2.0 on Nokia N95 8GB to Find My Parking SpotRumor: The Nokia N96 With Xenon FlashNokia 6220 Classic Passes FCC Approval - Why Not an Nseries Phone?Vlog: Live Contest Results of the Ovi Stickers GiveawayFirst Nokia N96 Sample Photos Heres to wishful thinking that your N95-2s and your other devices that never made it to these shores will be updated. If you haven’t already caught wind of this, Nokia Siemens are following the suit of the good folks over at Ericsson in the efforts to up the speed of Edge. They then plan to raise it as high as 1.2 mbps down, not too shabby! Early adopters might feel a little less guilt about buying their shiny new phones that do not function on US bands of 3-3.5G. By Q3 software should be able to have Edge hit speeds of around 592kbs down. This is supposed to go down via software update on the networks, so in theory that will be all your handset requires as well.

GPS and Parking N95 Maps Find Nokia Using My Spot to on 8GB Nokia 2.0
I just started using Nokia Maps 2.0 Beta on the Nokia N95 8GB to remember my spot via GPS and help me find my car in case I forget. Reminder: The Nokia Blog - Price Check Get a list of the lowest prices on the latest Nokia phones Related PostHow To: Upload Photos to Flickr From Your Nokia Nseries Phone With Three ClicksHiking Week 2: Just A Walk Around the LakeReview: Nokia N95 8GB Look And FeelNokia 6220 Classic Passes FCC Approval - Why Not an Nseries Phone?First Day In Barcelona: Getting Lost and Meeting Up To name a few: Nokia N82, Nokia N95, and the upcoming Nokia N78 and Nokia N96. If you enjoyed posts like this, consider subscribing to the Nokia blog RSS feed or subscribe by email to have new posts go straight to your inbox. It’s not a problem at night, but I often have to park 5-6 blocks away if I get home early. Remember It Right after parking, I add the current location to Places. Add your spot to Places Find It When I need to find my car, I just go to favorites and select Walk to on the parking spot. What sucks about living near two big hospitals is that it is really hard to find parking during the day. As you walk, trail crumbs also follow you (see the white dots). This works great on other Nokia phones with built-in GPS.

the and Live To Viewers Nokia With Nseries Vlog: Talk Stream Your Live
We’ve praised Qik several times here at the Nokia blog, and here’s yet another Qik post. I replied and a short live conversation proceeded! A fast connection is necessary to keep the stream as close to live as possible. Even while driving down the highway, the quality was pretty good. Click if you can’t see the video in your RSS reader. I was using the North American Nokia N95 8GB (N95-4) connected to high speed 3G internet provided by AT&T in North America. This is a feature that not many phones are capable of. As I got back home, I decided to check out the video quality of the stream and I was impressed. On my way home, I started streaming live while driving and noticed a question popped out in my screen. Reminder: The Nokia Blog - Price Check Get a list of the lowest prices on the latest Nokia phones Related PostHow To: S60 Multiple Tabs Web Browsing Using Nokia’s Ovi Multimedia MenuUsing GPS and Nokia Maps 2.0 on Nokia N95 8GB to Find My Parking SpotHiking Week 2: Just A Walk Around the LakeVlog: Path of Buddhas From The Nokia N95 8GB Photo Samples With The North American Nokia N95 8GB At A Buddhist Monastery If you are in the United States and want to stream live from your phone, you’ll need either the Nokia N95 NAM (N95-3) or the Nokia N95 8GB NAM (N95-4) with an AT&T data plan. If you enjoyed posts like this, consider subscribing to the Nokia blog RSS feed or subscribe by email to have new posts go straight to your inbox.

8GB Review: Look N95 Nokia And Feel
Be careful not to scratch the camera lens too much, or it might negatively affect the image quality of the photos. Battery. Opening the battery cover shows off the 1200mah battery. You know which buttons you are pressing without looking at the N95 8GB. I’ll explain more about its uses in the next post on using the Nokia N95 8GB. Nokia N95 8GB Photo Comparison”>Bar Fight! Let’s think about the curious costumer who just glances by and sees the Nokia N95 8GB. Sides Placed on each side are the built-in stereo speakers. I personally like the gloss and shine. Glossy display on the Nokia N95 8GB On top of the screen are the earpiece, secondary camera, and a light sensor which automatically adjusts display and keypad brightness according to the surrounding. Below the screen are some buttons for calling, ending calls, and navigating around the phone. If you are right-handed, it is easy to cover up the microphone while taking videos. I haven’t used infrared yet, and I honestly think it is useless. That doesn’t sound too bad, but let’s compare it to other popular phones, the Nokia N82 and Apple iPhone 8GB. I’ll explain more in an upcoming post when I review about using the Nokia N95 8GB. For now, let’s stay to the look and feel aspects. There also dedicated buttons to the Menu and the Multimedia Menu. There are however, small amount of people who complain about the slider, so just hope that you are not unlucky. Back The surface has a “sticky” rubber surface which makes it feel comfortable in the hands. Nokia N82 vs. Nokia N95 8GB versus Nokia N95 NAM buttons The buttons are quite easy to press and provide great tactile feedback. The original Nokia N95 received a lot of complaints on the poor build quality on the older Nokia N95-1, but that is now fixed. I have no complaints about the volume. On the left side are the infrared port and a 3.5mm jack for headset and the TV-out cable that lets you view your screen on a TV or monitor with composite video and RCA inputs. The location is perfect for talking on the phone with speakerphones. Watch out for that. Top There’s just the power button on the top. Make sure to subscribe to the Nokia Blog feed. The camera button works like other point-and-shoots. Just put it next to the older Nokia N95 model, and you’ll agree without a doubt how much more beautiful it is. Nothing to see here. Removing the battery provides access to the SIM card slot. I like that you can really feel if the button is half-pressed or fully pressed. Transferring files will be limited to bluetooth or USB transfer. Nokia N95-3 vs. This is handy for those who like to use the phone while driving. It can also be a fingerprint magnet. Nokia N95 8GB Photo ComparisonView From Brooklyn with the Nokia N95 8GB and Nokia N82Vlog: Built-in Auto Rotation On The Nokia N95 8GB (N95-2) There are a few changes on this model compared to the other Nokia N95 variations, more importantly the bigger 2.8 inch flushed screen, bigger battery, and the shiny black color. It is flushed with the rest of the surface which is shiny. On the right side are the volume controls, the Gallery button, and the camera shoot button. A big minus, however, is a missing micro-SD card slot. The Nokia N95 8GB is the thickest of the three but also the shortest. Apple iPhone 8GB: 115mm x 61mm x 11.6mm Nokia N82: 112mm x 50.2mm x 17.3mm Apple iPhone 8gb, Nokia N82, and Nokia N95 8GB side by side Let’s start the tour of the Nokia N95 8GB. Front In a closed position, the first thing you notice is the glossy 2.8 inch screen. Out of all the phones I’ve used, all the versions of Nokia N95 have provided the easiest and fastest way to remove and replace the battery and SIM card. First impressions determines what phone catches my attention and appearance plays a major role. Dimensions. The dimensions are 99mm x 53mm x 21mm. I’ll finish this part off by saying that I agree with Steve Litchfield’s review claiming the Nokia N95 8GB is the best phone ever made. The future models should really get rid of the charger port and just let the phones be able to charge on the mini-usb. The microphone’s location should be acknowledged by anyone taking videos. Nokia N95-3 vs. Nokia N82 vs. The problem with this is that lighting can reflect off the screen and may obstruct your view. In first of a few series, I’ll be giving a review of the Nokia N95 8GB concentrating on its look and feel. I did not like the camera button on the Nokia N82. Bottom The bottom of the Nokia N95 8GB consists of port for the charger, mini-usb connector for transferring files with the computer, and the microphone. LED flash is right next to the lens and you might notice the absence of a camera cover. Reminder: The Nokia Blog - Price Check Get a list of the lowest prices on the latest Nokia phones Related PostUsing GPS and Nokia Maps 2.0 on Nokia N95 8GB to Find My Parking SpotReview: 8GB MicroSDHC Cards Great Buy For Less Than $70