Nokia launches first open source Symbian phone - GoFuckYourself.com

DVTimes · 04-27-2010, 04:58 PM

The first handset to use the Symbian operating system since it became open source has been announced by Nokia.

The N8 phone has a 12 megapixel camera and allows people to record and edit High Definition video clips, as well as watch web TV services.

Analysts said the phone was a "pivotal device" in efforts "to make Nokia's high end phones credible again".

It is also a chance for Symbian to prove itself alongside Google's Android operating system and Apple's iPhone.

Despite being the world's most popular smart phone software, Symbian has lost "mindshare" against more high-profile software, according to industry experts.

Analysts at CCS Insight described the Symbian 3 software as "evolutionary not revolutionary" but said it was a "key first step if it proves reliable".

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It is the first version of the software since the Symbian foundation announced that it had made its code open source in February.

The Foundation - which includes Nokia, Motorola and Samsung amongst others - gave away the code to developers for free in the hope that it would help speed up the pace of improvements. Any organisation or individual can now use and modify it.

The software in the N8 allows the phone to have multi-touch and multi-tasking, meaning more than one application can be open at any one time.

The device will be Nokia's flagship smartphone. It can be plugged into home theatres and supports surround sound as well as high-quality video.

Social networks, such as Twitter and Facebook, can be displayed on the home screen in a single application.

Lee Williams, executive director of the Symbian Foundation, said he was "stoked" that Nokia had chosen to use the operating system on its phone.

The phone will ship in the third quarter of 2010, following delays.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8646715.stm

PersianKitty · 04-27-2010, 05:00 PM

LoL when I first read this I saw "Sybian" and not "Symbian"

Bird · 04-27-2010, 06:27 PM

Maemo been open for quit some time....nothing new...

LiveDose · 04-27-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PersianKitty

LoL when I first read this I saw "Sybian" and not "Symbian"

One track mind, eh?

curiousdog · 04-27-2010, 09:42 PM

The worlds best phone hardware company is fucking up their smart phone chances with crappy software.

If they would swallow their pride and make an Android phone, it would be a smashing success. They could still try to push their Symbian at the same time, if they think they stand a chance. Have 2 Nokia departments compete against each other. At least one of them is going to win, and I bet it will be Android.

Instead, Motorola Smart phones are going down the path to failure.

Android is great (I replaced my iphone with a Motorola Droid, but I hate the unnecessary bulky keyboard). A Nokia iphone clone with Android, this would be an amazing phone. They can add some of their own software on top of Android, the same way Motorola is trying with their motoblur. Still gives a solid stable operating system.

Wonder why this does not happen. Probably the Concord fallacy. They invested too much into their wrong smartphone ways, so they go on swiftly on the way to failure.

By the way, the single feature that made me choose Android over iphone? The browser option to "open a link in a new background tab". I go to CNN web site (or gfy), click on 6 links and have all the news (or gfy posts) open in the background with a slow internet connection. When I switch tabs, all pages are already open, no wait.

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DVTimes xxx Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 31,544	Nokia launches first open source Symbian phone The first handset to use the Symbian operating system since it became open source has been announced by Nokia. The N8 phone has a 12 megapixel camera and allows people to record and edit High Definition video clips, as well as watch web TV services. Analysts said the phone was a "pivotal device" in efforts "to make Nokia's high end phones credible again". It is also a chance for Symbian to prove itself alongside Google's Android operating system and Apple's iPhone. Despite being the world's most popular smart phone software, Symbian has lost "mindshare" against more high-profile software, according to industry experts. Analysts at CCS Insight described the Symbian 3 software as "evolutionary not revolutionary" but said it was a "key first step if it proves reliable". Cinema support It is the first version of the software since the Symbian foundation announced that it had made its code open source in February. The Foundation - which includes Nokia, Motorola and Samsung amongst others - gave away the code to developers for free in the hope that it would help speed up the pace of improvements. Any organisation or individual can now use and modify it. The software in the N8 allows the phone to have multi-touch and multi-tasking, meaning more than one application can be open at any one time. The device will be Nokia's flagship smartphone. It can be plugged into home theatres and supports surround sound as well as high-quality video. Social networks, such as Twitter and Facebook, can be displayed on the home screen in a single application. Lee Williams, executive director of the Symbian Foundation, said he was "stoked" that Nokia had chosen to use the operating system on its phone. The phone will ship in the third quarter of 2010, following delays. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8646715.stm __________________ The Affiliate Program

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curiousdog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 81	I wish Nokia would make an Android phone. Would be the iphone killer The worlds best phone hardware company is fucking up their smart phone chances with crappy software. If they would swallow their pride and make an Android phone, it would be a smashing success. They could still try to push their Symbian at the same time, if they think they stand a chance. Have 2 Nokia departments compete against each other. At least one of them is going to win, and I bet it will be Android. Instead, Motorola Smart phones are going down the path to failure. Android is great (I replaced my iphone with a Motorola Droid, but I hate the unnecessary bulky keyboard). A Nokia iphone clone with Android, this would be an amazing phone. They can add some of their own software on top of Android, the same way Motorola is trying with their motoblur. Still gives a solid stable operating system. Wonder why this does not happen. Probably the Concord fallacy. They invested too much into their wrong smartphone ways, so they go on swiftly on the way to failure. By the way, the single feature that made me choose Android over iphone? The browser option to "open a link in a new background tab". I go to CNN web site (or gfy), click on 6 links and have all the news (or gfy posts) open in the background with a slow internet connection. When I switch tabs, all pages are already open, no wait. __________________ Email sfm-gfy at 18adultreviews.com to make extra $$ from generic Viagra sales