SEDW recently released an updated version of Themes Creator version 3.27. The new version supports bundling Flash Lite SWF files for standby screen content (screensaver/wallpaper) into the actual theme file. Previously it was not possible to bundle SWF inside a SE theme file.
Back in March we read the news that Microsoft had licensed Flash Lite 3 for windows mobile, though at that time there was not much information about which version of windows mobile would support Flash Lite 3 and when devices supporting it might come to market. According to an April 1 Microsoft press release, Flash Lite 3 will be part of Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Mobile 6.1.
Forum Nokia recently published my article on using sound in Flash Lite 2.0 for S60 and Series 40 devices. This article is specifically about Flash Lite 2.0, and does not address any improvements in sound handling for Flash Lite 2.1 and 3.0. I tested all examples with Nokia 5300 (Series 40) and Nokia 6290 (S60).
I created a javascript bookmarklet to make searching for devices at Forum Nokia and Sony Ericsson Developer World (SEDW) a little easier. Run the bookmarket fill in the device you want to search form and select the manufacturer web site.
I’ve been following the story of use of QR codes at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, partly because CWRU is in Cleveland, near where I live in Akron Ohio. CWRU is experimenting with using QR codes to students to get campus information and sign up for news feeds. The New York Times has an article about the CWRU QR code test and tries to analyze why students aren’t excited about it.
I recently posted a tutorial at Forum Nokia wiki, on how to build reusable Flash Lite 1.1 components. I’ve been working on some slide show based screensavers and thought it would be useful to have a reusable slide show component.
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, Nokia has been subtly improving its business relationships with North American network operators to regain market share. This should be good news for Flash Lite market penetration in NA market.
Computer world recently published an article on the impact of Flash Lite for Windows Mobile. Eric Lai of computer world contacted me about the recent Adobe Microsoft deal and some of my thoughts are paraphrased in the article.
Adobe’s recent announcement that Microsoft has licensed Flash Lite 3 should shift the mobile news conversation away from iPhone = no flash to Windows Mobile = Flash Lite 3. Obviously having Microsoft license Flash Lite 3 for Windows Mobile is a big deal, and is especially important for the North American market.
SEDW (Sony Ericsson Developer World) is involved with a mobile developer survey by Recom. The goal of the survey is to assess the effectiveness of information and tools available for mobile developers. The survey includes questions about Flash Lite, SEDW and Adobe Developer.
