I’ve posted slides for my Nokia Developer Learning Series webcast “Tips and Techniques for Advanced Wireless Java Programming” . Click here to access the slides. Abstract: This session breaks down some of the common techniques to design and implement Java applications for wireless devices using the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) Connected Limited Device [...]
I’m a big fan of the Olympics, can’t get enough coverage (of the US team or otherwise), but I always seem to get the craving for news when I’m away from my computer or a TV. Have the same problem? Then check out this cool and useful service from Russ: The mOlympics mobile Olympic news [...]
From the “interesting collision of tech with politics” story line, Yahoo/AFP reports on how Filipinos are protesting government plans to tax texting. Interested in learning more? Check out TxtPower’s site. What amazes me most about all of this is that the President of the Philippines has included the proposed texting tax as part of eight [...]
I’ll be speaking at the Bay Area Mobility Forum’s first meeting on Saturday, August 21st. I’m going to build on the technical foundation provided by my Nokia Developer Learning Series Advanced MIDP 2.0 webcast earlier in the week to deliver an updated version of my JavaOne BOF “J2ME at Five: Where We’ve Been, and Where [...]
For those unable to attend my JavaOne “Tips and Techniques for Advanced Wireless Java Programming” technical session, I’m delivering an updated version as a webcast on August 17th as a part of the Nokia Developer Learning Series. Abstract: This session breaks down some of the common techniques to design and implement Java applications for wireless [...]
Not long after Nokia announced Q2 2004 earnings, BusinessWeek reported on Interbrand’s annual ranking of the “100 Top Global Brands”. Both are worth reading. Remember as you read the latter, however, that brands often vary significantly in their following from one region to another, and regional trends in brand value are probably more useful predictions [...]
As Yahoo/Reuters reported last month, AT&T Wireless began selling UMTS 3G/broadband wireless coverage in four US markets on July 20th. Interested in learning more about AT&T’s plans for UMTS? Be sure to attend their free Wireless Mobility at Broadband Speed webcast on August 10th. The agenda promises to provide the latest information on their UMTS [...]
Nokia reported its Q2 2004 earnings and financials last month. Highlights included: Operating profit of 907 million euros The global mobile device market continued to grow during Q2 2004 reaching 148 million units (preliminary Nokia estimates) Nokia mobile device sales of 45.4 million units during Q2 2004 Nokia estimated its market share for Q2 2004 [...]
