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  • WidSets goes out of beta

    So far we’ve mentioned Nokia’s Java ME-based mobile widget platform, WidSets , at least a dozen times. In case you haven’t figured all this time it was in the beta stage. That’s about to change, as Nokia has announced that it’s ready for the prime time. Initially WidSets users may not notice any difference — except maybe the overall improved usability — but soon enough Nokia will start pushing the ads through the WidSets platform. Yes, Nokia will use the service as an advertising medium and will pre-install the WidSets application in its future devices. In addition, the Finish giant wowed to translate the application to tens of different languages. We’ll see how this (mobile widget advertising) goes…W Full release follows after the jump. PRESS RELEASE - Nokia today announced that its innovative Internet service called WidSets, launched one year ago, has emerged from Beta to a new service platform. With the new platform WidSets will offer improved usability by localizing mobile clients and improving mobile widget library. WidSets will also bring advertising in as the primary business model. WidSets works on Java enabled handsets from a range of manufacturers and utilizes widgets, so users can have one-click access to real-time online content without needing to use a mobile browser. “We’ve been delighted with the feedback we’ve had from the Beta trials of WidSets,” said Jarmo Jokinen, Director of WidSets, Nokia Emerging Business Unit. “During that time, we’ve had more than 3 million users register for the WidSets service on more than 300 models of mobile device. We’ve valued the early feedback, which has enabled us to launch a more compelling service for users and content providers.” The new platform offers a dynamic search feature and an improved widget creation tool for quicker, simpler and more personalized options for creating widgets. And now it is really easy: enter...

  • Mobispine available on 3 Denmark's Planet 3 mobile portal

    Mobispine , the company behind the popular Java ME-based mobile news reader, has just landed an important deal with Hutchinson’s 3 network in Denmark. Under the agreement, the carrier will include Mobispine’s free client on its Planet 3 mobile portal, allowing its customers to quickly get their daily dose of news directly from their handsets. Commenting on the release, 3 Denmark’s Entertainment Manager, Christiane Vejlø said: “Adding Mobispine to our portfolio of innovative mobile web services allows us to differentiate the mobile experience our users get with 3. With Mobispine, you can redefine the way you use the mobile phone – bringing it closer to what you would expect from a PC Internet experience – wherever, whenever.” And while we’re talking about Mobispine, you can grab our mobile-optimized feed via MobiSpine from here . ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Swedish Industry magazine "Mobil" praises MobispineMobispine goes Facebook; Enables instant news sharing with your Facebook friendsMobispine - free mobile RSS readerMobile content discovery on U.S. carriers a disasterDisney goes mobile - no it's not the MVNO

  • Radar Mobile application now works on more than 220 devices

    Just as we posted about all the mobile photo sharing tools , Tiny Pictures — developer of the popular service for real-time sharing of cameraphone pictures and videos between friends — announced a “dramatic increase in the number of devices supported by its Radar mobile picture sharing application.” According to their release , the new Radar Mobile now works on more than 220 phones, including new BlackBerry and Windows Mobile smartphones. The mobile application complements the desktop and mobile browser versions of Radar, and is available as a free download. Using it, users can browse and comment on videos and photos directly from their handsets… More information is available on Radar’s website . ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Willcom to focus on mobilizing business customers with NokiaEasily connect with SoonRThe E61i notification LED is a little bit buggyEQO Mobile now works on Pearl, Curve, other BlackBerry handsetsHey developers: check out this virtual workbench to try out your application on various phones

  • New version of V CAST Music Manager released

    Verizon Wireless released the new version of their desktop application Music Manager , which accompanies the carrier’s V CAST Music service. Beside improved interface that is now made of four tabs - “V CAST Buy Music”, “Music on My PC”, “Music on My Phone”, and “Music on My CD” - the new version also provides users with additional features such as an ability to import unprotected .aac files and automatically convert them to .wma files during sync (if required), import playlists from Windows Media Player, sort music by songs or albums, easily manage duplicate song files, and print “Show Me How” screens. But that’s not all - Verizon emphasizes the overall increase in usability, resulting in fewer number of steps required to rip, burn and sync music. Verizon Wireless’ new Music Manager works with Windows XP and Vista PCs and all V CAST Music-enabled phones (except the Verizon Wireless CDM 8945 which is only compatible with Windows XP). By the end of July, customers using the previous version of V CAST Music software will automatically receive an upgrade notification to the new, improved version; customers may select to manually update the software as well. I wonder what happened with the Mac support? Or Mac users use iTunes exclusively and don’t like carriers’ solutions? ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Nokia PC Suite 6.82 releasedNokia PC Suite updatedVerizon Wireless launches Song ID serviceiDesk 1.45 releasedNokia Video Manager released

  • Official iPhone RSS reader?

    Just when we were wondering how will users read the RSS feeds on their iPhones, it seems that Apple has made its own online RSS reader available. I say “it seems” as we don’t have an official word from Cupertino - rather the URL ( http://reader.mac.com/ ) suggests that the RSS reader is the real deal. Plus, it’s not visible on any other browser except the iPhone’s Safari — I’ve tried with Nokia’s Safari-based S60 browser and it doesn’t work as well. Now, let me speculate for a moment. Is this the product of cooperation between Apple and Google? I certainly hope it is. That would mean complete synchronization of mobile and desktop Google Reader experiences. [Via: iPhone Application List ]
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