Nokia to Bring New Innovation to S60 At MWC’ Barcelona
Several news bits It have has been floating around the new Symbian S60 Touch UI . We should expect to see more aggressive announcement from Nokia at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelone, especially in the efficient and intuitive Touch UI with tactile feedback; Advance sensor technologies and UI Accelerator toolkit and Adobe Flash Lite 3 enabling rich web video on S60.
Listen to Nokia Product Marketing Manager for S60 UI and UI Customization, Minna Karvonen. [Podcast Coutesy Blog.S60]
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The S60 touch UI also has tactile feedback to make it even easier for users when they are on the go. Web browsing and many other functions benefit greatly from this direct manipulation method that provides a fast way to access links, by finger or by stylus.
S60 touch UI enables new types of application and mobile device
The S60 touch UI is flexible, enabling devices to be designed with or without keyboards. This gives manufacturers tremendous opportunities to design new types of touch device that are optimized for different segments and uses.
Application developers get a fascinating new area of design to explore. Touch-optimized applications open up a wealth of new possibilities for content creation, business tools, or new types of games with touch interaction.
Simplicity taken to a new level with advanced sensors
New sensor technology provides a completely new way for users to interact with their device. Users can simply turn the device upside down or tap it twice to silence a calendar alarm or an incoming call – it just couldn’t be easier.
The sensor framework opens the door to the exciting world of sensor-based applications. For example, imagine an exciting game that uses sensors or a screensaver that reacts to the device’s position and orientation.
Release the creativity with UI Accelerator Toolkit for S60
The UI Accelerator Toolkit for S60 opens a new path for manufacturers to design scalable and innovative applications which are graphically stunning.
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