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Symbian today announced the launch of its new Symbian Partner Network (SPN) program. Offering a more affordable partner program at a reduced, competitively priced annual membership fee of USD 1,500, the Symbian Partner Network program focuses on harnessing innovation by further strengthening the ecosystem, helping its members and customers to build compelling devices and solutions more quickly and at a lower cost.

Members of the Symbian Partner Network benefit from access to SDN++, Symbian’s private developer network portal, which contains an exclusive SPN Zone and offers self-service technical support via forums, wikis and a dedicated request management system as well as collaboration ‘zones’.

The key benefits of Symbian Partner Network include:

• Simplified sign-up process, click-through licenses and online payment system
• Reduced annual membership fee of USD 1,500 (from USD 5,000)
• Access to SDN++ containing the SPN Zone
• Improved self-service technical support (wikis, forums, SPN Helpdesk)
• Early access to information such as technology roadmaps and other documentation
• Enhanced marketing and business development opportunities including admission to private events, such as the annual Symbian Partner Event.

Mike Whittingham, Vice President Ecosystem Development, Symbian, commented: “We are always evolving to enable our partners and customers to be at the forefront of innovation, ensuring a greater choice of compelling ecosystem solutions for creating best in class phones based on Symbian OS. The new Symbian Partner Network program offers more value to our ever growing and vibrant ecosystem and supports the many services, application and content providers worldwide whose after-market products enhance the value of the Symbian platform.”

Got too much information on your TouchFlo 3D? sushilange from xda-developer has made and released his TouchFlo 3D configuration tool so that you can customize your HTC Touch Diamond interface.

 

With the latest 0.4 version, you can arrange the Tabs’ order, or even hide the tab that you do not need it. The configuration tool also comes with some system tweak which were introduced previously in other discussion threads.

Note that although you can hide the TouchFlo 3D tabs, the author is not sure if you can hide all the tabs on the interface. Grab the software in CAB file from the link below.

Source [xda-developer]

Going to grab your iPhone 3G this week? Here is the first ever unboxing picture from iPhonePortugal forum.

Check out next page for more photos or jump over to our sister site iPhoneBuzz for the latest iPhone 3G reports.

Source [iphoneportugal]

GlobalFun, a Publisher and Developer of premium mobile games has today announced that GlobalFun will be one of two main official content acquisition partners for the Play Now Arena and Fun & Downloads services run by Sony Ericsson. The deal follows 5 years of close cooperation between the companies.

“We have since the beginning of our business aimed to provide our customers, of which Sony Ericsson is a highly valued one, with high quality premium content. This appointment serves for us as a proof that our strategy on content acquisition and account management has been and still is the correct one” commented Bertil Krumnack, EVP Sales & Business Development GlobalFun.

Marcus Johansson, CEO of GlobalFun added “The trust that Sony Ericsson is showing us by appointing us as one of two content acquisition partners is very flattering. We will do our very best to exceed the expectations in this area and to continue to grow our mutual business”.

via [intomobile]

i.Tech Dynamic is launching i.VoicePRO Bluetooth Headset that comes with dual microphone. Equipped with noise filtering and enhanced features, the microphones array technology in i.VoicePRO enables the pickup of near-field signal but excludes the pickup of undesired far-field noises.

i.VoicePRO has implemented a unique patented algorithm which is based on the physics of sound waves and also the different time of arrival. The astounding noise filter software intelligently recognizes the user voice and thus able to provide near perfect voice recognition without any distortion, even in very noisy environments. The small form factor of i.VoicePRO weight just 12g. The light weight plus the comfortable ear bud design allow user to wear all day long.

i.VoicePRO Product Specification:

• Bluetooth 2.1 Class 2+EDR
• Headset and Handsfree Profile
• Dimensions: 63.2mm (L) x 16.7mm (W) x 9.9mm (H)
• Talk Time: Up to 5 hours
• tandby Time: Up to 100 hours
• Weight: 12grams
• Dual microphone technology
• Noise Elimination and Voice Separation Technology
• Wind Resistant
• Automatic volume adjustment
• Multipoint technology for connecting 2 phones at the same time

A forum member in esato forum has leaked a new Sony Ericsson walkman phone today. The new model codename could be Patty, but not much information available though. At least you can see the Walkman branding and it is in Candy Bar body design.

Source [esato]

VITO Technology releases Winterface for Windows Mobile, comprising the options of a launcher, a task manager, and a multitude of Today plug-ins. Winterface allows users to have as many screens as they need and put on them icons for applications, settings and contacts. The screens are flipped through with sliding finger gestures. The icons for such applications as phone, sms, email, battery, clock, calendar, memory, etc. - all show relevant information and thus replace a number of Today plug-ins.

As a launcher Winterface features one tap launch of any installed applications and settings. A tap on a contact icon opens a menu with contact details from where you can call, send text message, email, browse URL, etc. Users can set up a screen with favorite contacts, a screen with most used applications, a screen with icons-indicators (battery, memory, calendar, clock, etc.), and so on, as far as their fantasy goes! Icons are easily moved on the screen and between screens by drag’n'drop gestures.

Winterface is available for $19.95 at www.iWindowsMobile.com/vito-mobile-shell.html. There is also a free 14-day fully functional trial available as a cab or exe installer.

TAT Kastor is now available on the S60 mobile platform officially. The benefits from TAT Kastor address the need to render advanced graphics on any type of color screens. This allows handset vendors to offer devices with sophisticated and graphically animated user interfaces, without major changes to the software or need for advanced hardware.

TAT’s technology enables S60 developers to push UI boundaries to even greater heights. Developers can now easily add advanced graphics such as 3D, change effects and also add skins without having to change existing software or add expensive hardware.

It is not sure when you will see it in the Nokia phone, but check out the demo video below

Sure free wireless sounds like a great concept but T-Mobile wants more time! The company has asked the FCC to delay a vote on final rules for the proposed AWS-3 auction by another three months.

The FCC is currently seeking public comment about another advanced wireless services auction in which the winner would be required to provide open access to a free wireless broadband service that includes filters to block adult content.

T-Mobile says further testing needs to be done to ensure that there is no interference between the proposed spectrum to be auctioned and existing networks. Though FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has met with resistance, he has political backing that may entice him to move forward with the auction's rules as proposed.

A final vote could take place as early as next month. Stay tuned.
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Today we caught wind of a couple of new Nokia CDMA cell phones for the Chinese market. The shiny 3608 clamshell is one of them, and it sports touch sensitive external music controls and a built-in GPS receiver.
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