“Software” Articles

The Windows Phone Marketplace is Microsoft’s mobile phone app store, and will eventually become the new application store for Nokia users. Following the recent partnership announcement from Nokia and Microsoft, the Ovi Store, along with the rest of the Ovi services, are set to receive some major changes, ultimately being replaced or combined with Microsoft’s offerings. So where does the Windows Phone Marketplace currently stand when compared to the rest of the industry? Hit the jump to find out more.

We previously discussed the future of Symbian & Meego in the new strategic alliance between Nokia and Micrsoft, but what about the Qt developer push Nokia was engaged in. Since the Windows Marketplace will become the one-stop-shop for apps on future Nokia devices powered by Windows Phone OS, and has it’s own set of developer tools, what will be of Qt? Daniel Kihlberg, Director of the Qt Ecosystem, Qt Sales, Marketing and Services takes some time out to explain the future of Qt. Hit the jump to find out more.

Amongst the midst of the announcement today comes uncertainty regarding Nokia’s current platforms and services. What does the future look like for Symbian and Meego. Hit the jump to find out more on what the new Nokia/Microsoft Partnership will mean for Nokia’s current operating systems.

A couple of days ago we brought to you the news of the new Nokia N8 Software Update | Videos. This update allows you to use SRT and SUB subtitle files on your Nokia N8. Check out the video demo of the new features after the break.

The Nokia N8 has received a new software update titled ‘Videos’. This is again not a new firmware, but rather a core applications update to bring new features to the video player on the device. Hit the jump to find out more.