18 December 2012, 1:04 pm
Google finally released their Map application for iOS devices few days ago. Actually only for iPhone, leaving iPad out, why?
Playing around with the iPhone version on the iPad (so not getting the full experience) and comparing it with the Nokia Here application for iOS devices can’t decide which one is better.
For now I am going [...]
Filed under LBS, Mobile, Mobile Location, Nokia, iPhone/iPad/iOS.
Tagged Apple, Google, Google Maps, GPS, iOS, iPad, iPhone, LBS, mobile, Nokia, Nokia Here
30 November 2012, 7:28 am
Nokia launched their mobile map application, Here, for other mobile platforms but also launched the Nokia Here MH5: Nokia Maps Framework for Mobile HTML5.
There is a complete documentation for the APIs but also couple of MH5 plans if you want to use in your mobile application development.
Alessandro
Filed under Android, HTML5, LBS, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Mobile Location, Nokia, Qt, Windows Phone, iPhone/iPad/iOS.
Tagged GPS, Here, LBS, MH5, Nokia, Nokia Here, Nokia Maps, Nokia Maps Framework for Mobile HTML5
13 November 2012, 1:50 pm
After the issues with iOS Maps application many turned at other solutions and asked for dedicated mobile applications for maps. I asked on twitter where was a Nokia Maps app for iOS and Android devices and today Nokia announced that the app is Here !
“People want great maps, and with HERE we can bring together [...]
Filed under Android, Android Market, LBS, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Mobile Location, Nokia, Nokia Maps, iPhone/iPad/iOS.
Tagged Android, Here, HTML5, iOS, iPad, iPhone, LBS, mobile, Nokia Maps, Nokia Maps Here
20 June 2012, 12:19 pm
Via Endgadget, Microsoft announced Windows Phone 8. Looks like it will support HD screen/video, nfc, multicore and so on, but current Nokia devices will not receive an upgrade since harware requirements are different. Nokia Drive will be used as navigation system.
Alessandro
Filed under HTML5, LBS, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Mobile Games, Mobile Location, Mobile Video, Mobile Web, Nokia, Windows Phone.
Tagged mobile, mobile nfc, Nokia, Nokia Drive, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8
5 June 2012, 10:10 am
Via Nokia Conversation, there is new update for Nokia Maps.
Alessandro
16 April 2012, 6:25 am
On May 24th and 25th I will be attending the WhyMCA Conference 2012 in Bologna. It’s a conference dedicated to mobile technologies.
“Come da tradizione, i talk della due giorni saranno tutti focalizzati sul mobile: sviluppo nativo per Android, iOS e Windows Phone e la User eXperience relativa a questi sistemi operativi, molto crossplatform con HTML5 e [...]
Filed under Android, BlackBerry/RIM, Flash Mobile, Flash for iPhone, LBS, MeeGo, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Mobile Games, Mobile Location, Mobile Music, Mobile Social Networking, Mobile Video, Mobile Web, Nokia, Windows Phone, iPhone/iPad/iOS.
Tagged Android, HTML5, iOS, iPad, iPhone, mobile, UX, WHYMCA, Windows Phone
20 July 2011, 5:34 am
Via Nokia Conversation, the switch from OVI to Nokia brand is happening and here is the first move: Nokia Maps.
“Maps.nokia.com now comes with a new way to get a feel for a city. It’s Nokia’s answer to the questions everyone has when exploring a new city. What’s the best area to go out? [...]
Filed under LBS, Mobile, Mobile Location, Nokia, Nokia Maps.
Tagged GPS, LBS, location, mobile, Nokia, Nokia Maps, Nokia Maps
23 June 2011, 7:16 am
Via Biskero, a simple and great application to share GPS location via SMS/Email. The QUI application is available in different version and platforms:
QUI Pro from OVI Store
QUI from OVI Store (ads supported)
QUI from Android Market (ads supported)
QUI from Amazon Appstore (ads supported)
“QUI allows you to share via SMS/Email your location to a friend. Use [...]
Filed under AIR Mobile, Amazon Appstore, Android, Biskero, Flash Lite, Flash Lite Applications, Flash Lite Companies, Flash Lite phones, Flash Mobile, Kero Mobile, LBS, Mobile, Mobile Ads, Mobile Apps, Mobile Location, Mobile Social Networking, Mobile Web, Nexus One, Nokia, Nokia E7, Nokia N8, Nokia N97, Nokia N97 Mini, Nokia Nseries, Nokia Store, Nokia Xseries, OVI, S60, Samsung Android, Symbian.
Tagged Air Mobile, Amazon Appstore, Android, Android Market, Biskero, Biskero blog, Flash Lite, mobile, Nokia, Nokia S60, Nokia Store, OVI, QUI, QUI Pro, S60
29 April 2011, 4:02 am
Via Biskero, the QUI mobile application which allows you to share GPS location via SMS/Email is now available via OVI Store and Android Market.
“QUI allows you to share via SMS/Email your location to a friend. Use your GPS to get your location and share it by sending an SMS/Email. Your friend [...]
Filed under AIR Mobile, Android, Biskero, Flash Lite, Flash Lite Applications, Flash Lite Community, Flash Lite Companies, Flash Lite phones, Flash Mobile, Kero Mobile, LBS, LG, Mobile, Mobile Ads, Mobile Apps, Mobile Location, Mobile Social Networking, Mobile Web, Motorola, Nexus One, Nokia, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia E7, Nokia Maps, Nokia N8, Nokia N97, Nokia N97 Mini, Nokia Nseries, Nokia Store, Nokia Xseries, OVI, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Symbian, TIM, Verizon, Vodafone.
Tagged Android Market, Biskero, Email, GPS, mobile, mobile web, Nokia Maps, Nokia Store, OVI Maps API, OVI Maps Rendering, QUI, SMS
31 March 2011, 5:39 am
Here is a cool application available in OVI Store: QUI
“QUI allows you to share via SMS your location to a friend. Use your GPS to get your location and share it by sending an SMS.”
Alessandro
Filed under Flash Lite, Flash Lite Applications, Flash Lite Companies, Flash Mobile, LBS, Mobile, Mobile Ads, Mobile Apps, Mobile Location, Nokia, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia Cseries, Nokia E7, Nokia Eseries, Nokia Maps, Nokia N8, Nokia N97, Nokia N97 Mini, Nokia Nseries, Nokia Store, Nokia Xseries, OVI, S60, Symbian.
Tagged Flash Lite, Flash Mobile, mobile, mobile app, Nokia, Nokia Store, OVI, QUI, Symbian^3
17 March 2011, 11:49 am
Look at these two ad videos for Nokia Push Snowboarding project:
Alaska – Two riders, one helicopter pilot, blizzard conditions and Push Snowboarding
Two riders, one security guard, a chalet roof and Push Snowboarding
Can’t wait to get to get the sensors and try them during snowboarding, hopefully before end of the season!
It would be great to have [...]
Filed under LBS, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Mobile Location, Mobile Social Networking, Nokia, Nokia N8, Nokia Nseries, Nokia Xseries, OVI, Symbian.
Tagged Burton, mobile phones, Nokia, Nokia N8, Nokia Push Snowboarding, sensors, snowboarding
17 March 2011, 5:21 am
Here some great news from Nokia and Burton Snowboards: “For those who haven’t seen it, Push Snowboarding is a project that creates a personal ‘dashboard’ for snowboarders carrying a Nokia N8 and a bunch of other sensors. The Nokia N8 GPS measures altitude and speed whilst 4 other sensors send data to [...]
Filed under LBS, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Mobile Location, Nokia, Nokia N8.
Tagged Burton, mobile, N8, Nokia, Nokia N8, Snowboards
21 December 2010, 2:17 pm
Here is a new technology from Nokia: Ovi Maps Rendering API
“Ovi Maps Rendering API allows developers to create rich map applications for browsers. They can use this service to display a given geographical position, points of interest, routes, turning points, junction views etc. The necessary data such as position, radius, zoom level, [...]
Filed under LBS, Mobile, Mobile Location, Nokia, Nokia Developer, Nokia Maps, OVI.
Tagged LBS, mobile, Nokia, Nokia Maps, Ovi Maps Rendering API
2 December 2010, 8:06 am
Via Nokia Beta Labs, there is a Nokia OVI Maps client update with OTA maps downloads and more features. So now you can update the installed maps via OTA. Just tried and all my maps are updated! Pretty cool feature!
New! Download street maps directly to your device! A new feature called “Update” on the main [...]
Filed under LBS, Mobile, Mobile Location, Nokia, Nokia Maps, OVI, Symbian.
Tagged mobile, Nokia, Nokia Beta Labs, Nokia Maps, Nokia N8, Nokia OVI Maps
21 October 2010, 4:25 am
Nokia Projects got a site refresh and get a look at the listed projects.
Web-based project management with version control, discussion forums, ticketing and more
Multiple version control systems: SVN, Git, Mercurial
Connect to expertise in the world’s largest mobile developer community
Alessandro
Filed under Flash Lite, J2ME, LBS, Mobile, Nokia, Nokia Developer, Python S60, Qt, S60, Symbian, Web Runtime.
Tagged Flash Lite, Forum Nokia, J2ME, mobile, Nokia Projects, python, Qt, Symbian, WRT
20 May 2010, 4:23 pm
Via AllAboutSymbian, Ovi Maps 3.04 relased
Alessandro
6 May 2010, 7:54 am
Via AllAboutSymbian, Google Maps v4.1.1 was released today.
Alessandro
4 May 2010, 6:19 am
Here is an interesting application for OVI Maps, Own Voice. You can download it from the OVI Store.
“Tired of the same old “Turn left”? Now that navigation is free in Ovi Maps you can create your own drive guidance instructions and share them with friends and family. Cheer up your loved ones’ dull morning commute [...]
Filed under LBS, Mobile, Mobile Location, Nokia, Nokia Maps, OVI.
Tagged LBS, mobile, Nokia, Nokia Maps, Nokia OVI Maps, Own Voice
