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  • Motorola debuts widgets developer challenge

    Motorola announced the launch of the MOTODEV Widget Developer Challenge, encouraging developers to capitalize on the efficient mobile web access and lightweight footprint inherent in the widget model. Timed to coincide with the release of the Moto VE66, the first Motorola mobile device equipped with a widgets framework, the MOTODEV Widget Developer Challenge is open to all members of Motorola's global MOTODEV developer and ISV program (free registration here ) from now through Feb. 27, entrants may submit widgets in three main categories: Best Widget in Category, Best Local Content, and Best Use of APIs. All widgets submitted will be considered for the grand prize and title of Best Overall Widget, with judges evaluating submissions based on uniqueness, effective use of the platform, harmony of design, indispensability and applicability. Motorola will announce the category winners in the spring of 2009--each category grand prize winner and first and second runner-up will earn a cash prize, recognition at CTIA Wireless 2009 and a briefcase full of Motorola handsets and accessories. To learn more about submitting a widget for consideration or the official MOTODEV Widget Developer Challenge rules, click here . For more on the widget developer contest: - read this release Related articles: Motorola bets future on Android, Windows Mobile Motorola opens Solutions Catalog to developers
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  • Qualcomm, Amobee team on mobile advertising

    Wireless technologies solutions provider Qualcomm announced it will collaborate with mobile advertising solutions provider Amobee Media Systems to offer mobile ads via Qualcomm's Plaza widget development solution. Following integration of Amobee's ad-serving platform into the Plaza ecosystem of widgets, operators may now create and sell new advertising inventory to brands and agencies that want to deploy and monitor campaigns across various mobile entertainment and communication channels. Amobee will dynamically insert relevant ads into appropriate widgets as well as measure and optimize all campaigns. Qualcomm Internet Services introduced Plaza --a platform-agnostic mobile widget development framework for Web-based mobile applications--in late May. According to Qualcomm, Plaza enables operators to feature catalogs of mobile widgets promising users more efficient and personalized web services across all devices. Amobee's ad-serving solution promises operators dynamically inserted ad impressions spanning WAP browsing, mobile video and music, SMS, MMS, applications and games. For more on the Qualcomm/Amobee deal: - read this release Related articles: Motorola, Cisco invest in Amobee Amobee , Funambol team on ad-funded email

  • Samsung brings TouchWiz customizable UI to U.S.

    Samsung Telecommunications America announced the pending launch of TouchWiz, a customizable user interface making its debut in the U.S. market. The UI--previously available internationally via Samsung handsets including the SGH-F480/TouchWiz and Samsung Omnia--boasts specially designed widgets enabling users to customize and personalize their mobile experience, enabling one-touch access to their favorite applications and features. TouchWiz organizes widgets within a tray located on the left side of the phone's homescreen; users drag and drop widgets onto the homescreen to instantly access a desired function or service, with preinstalled icons spotlighting the mobile web, music, messaging services, games, search, navigation services and account updates. In addition, Samsung said each phone supporting TouchWiz may include operator-specific widgets for direct access to the carrier's custom services. Samsung expects to introduce several TouchWiz-enabled touchscreen devices to U.S. consumers over the next six months. For more on TouchWiz: - read this release Related articles: Five user interface advances to watch in 2008 Study: Usability hampering mobile content adoption

  • Opera brings widgets to latest Mobile 9.5 release

    Opera has announced the second beta release of Opera Mobile 9.5. This latest beta brings along a host of features, including widgets, and UIQ-based phone support. A number of Opera Widgets come bundled in the beta and more widgets are available at widgets.opera.com. In addition, you can build your own widgets using Opera’s Widget [...]

  • Opera Mobile 9.5 beta adds widget support

    Browser development firm Opera Software announced the addition of widget support to its Opera Mobile 9.5 beta, which heralds the browser's second release for Windows Mobile and its first for UIQ-based devices. T-Mobile USA previously announced it will offer Opera Mobile with Widgets as part of the operator's web'n'walk mobile Internet initiative--according to Opera, the release of the 9.5 beta enables rival operators to incorporate widgets as well, offering subscribers access to web content via homescreen icons. A number of Opera Widgets are already pre-installed in the Opera Mobile 9.5 beta builds, promising access to Twitter, shopping lists and weather reports--other downloadable widgets are available here . In addition, Opera said it updated its Opera Widget Software Development Kit to include two new features: An Opera Dragonfly debugging tool (optimized for debugging JavaScript, inspecting Cascading Style Sheets and the Document Object Model) and a Widget Manager for on-device testing. Opera will celebrate the release of the revamped SDK with the X Widget Challenge, offering $10,000 in cash prizes for the best cross-device widget submissions. Details are available here . For more on Opera Mobile 9.5's widget support: - read this release Related articles: Opera Mobile 9.5 beta released Opera 9.5 SDK for Devices released
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  • INTERACTIVITY: T-Mobile and Opera to introduce Widgets for Windows Mobile

    T-Mobile last week announced to work with Opera Software to make its web'n'walk even more intuitive and bringing the user even closer to the World Wide Web. In future, you will be able to access your personal favorite sites more easily and quickly than ever from your mobile phone by simply selecting the corresponding widget, an active icon, from the standard display. The web'n'walk widgets can be quickly and easily set up according to personal preferences for mobile surfing. In order to enable this, T-Mobile is providing a gallery, initially with approximately 40 widgets for popular websites. It will soon be possible for other users and providers to create additional widgets via an open platform. [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • Test Widgets on Your Desktop with the Yahoo! Go Emulator

    Do you wonder how the preview bubble looks like that you are specifying in the config.xml? You don’t need to have a real phone running Yahoo! Go 3.0. Now you can run Blueprint applications from a desktop Web browser using the Yahoo! Go emulator. The Yahoo! Go 3.0 emulator is a great way to see [...]

  • Zumobi expands to BlackBerry platform

    Mobile UI development firm Zumobi announced the launch of its first application for Research In Motion's BlackBerry devices. The widget product promises to enhance the BlackBerry user experience by delivering efficient access to "bites" of customized web content including news, sports, weather, entertainment and games. Users may also create their own personalized widgets via Zumobi's Tile Creation Wizard; in conjunction with the BlackBerry launch, industry weblog BlackBerry Cool will debut its own branded Zumobi Tile to extend its news and reviews to the mobile platform. For more on Zumobi's BlackBerry move: - read this release Related articles: Zumobi extends widget platform Zumobi signs distribution deal with Microsoft
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  • Zumobi Now Available on Blackberry

    After over 3 months of waiting for more news on this, Zumobi has announced that its mobile widget application is ready for the Blackberry. Zumobi uses a library of widgets called “tiles” to enhance the Blackberry user’s experience with news, entertainment, weather, and more. Users will also be able to create their own tiles from almost [...]

  • Nokia WidSets taps MCN for mobile search

    Mobile search solutions provider Mobile Content Networks announced its white-label MobileSearch.net platform will power search for Nokia's WidSets mobile content consumption, creation and sharing service. According to MCN, WidSets Search will enable users to efficiently discover new widgets by offering a brief description and view of the widget for immediate download--the service will also include multiple content and information channels, including images, news, weather and related information. WidSets Search has already launched in Nokia's native Finland, with rollouts planned for other European and global users--according to the handset giant, the widget service is presently available in 56 languages and features more than 5,000 widgets downloaded by over 7,000,000 mobile users. For more on the Nokia/MCN deal: - read this release Related articles: Forum Nokia embraces WidSets Nokia bows WidSets

  • Forum Nokia embraces WidSets

    Nokia's global developer program Forum Nokia announced its support for the WidSets mobile content consumption, creation and sharing service. WidSets widget downloads operate across more than 300 mobile device models supporting MIDP 2.0 (including roughly 500 million Series 40 and S60 devices worldwide), delivering consumers access to Web content optimized for the mobile platform. Forum Nokia's developer offering promises tools and technologies including WidSets documentation, the WidSets SDK and widget examples alongside articles and feedback from the Nokia mobile developer community. For more on Nokia's WidSets support: - read this release Related article: Forum Nokia introduces Launchpad
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  • Mozes expands mobile marketing tools

    Mobile marketing solutions provider Mozes announced the launch of Mozes Connect Platinum Edition, a web-based product promising users the tools to efficiently build integrated text messaging, voice Read more...
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