According to an internal job listing that happened to make its way into the public arena, RIM is looking for a developer that is well versed in iPhone application development. The company seems very hesitant to go into details, even on an internal listing board.
Here’s an excerpt:
“If you’re a pro at developing software for MAC’s then this it the position for you. It’s a new development team at RIM, so you’re getting in a the very early stages when joining this team.” read more…
Nokia has teamed up with Mindset Network in order to spearhead the M4Girls pilot project, which utilizes Nokia 6300 handsets loaded with educational material to “help improve the mathematics performance of Grade 10 girl learners.”
Reportedly, the initiative will be piloted in two South African schools, and students lucky enough to take advantage will have access to educational games and other material created to meet the needs of the national curriculum. read more…
Sling Media is continuing the trend with some solid new updates of its oh-so-great SlingPlayer Mobile application on Windows Mobile PocketPC, Windows Mobile Smartphone and Symbian S60.
Here are some highlights:
Added support for additional handsets (Nokia N95 8GB, Samsung i760, Treo 500v and more)
Improved video streaming quality on select handsets (Sprint HTC Mogul for example)
Added support for additional set-top box models and improved control on some currently supported models
Added new channel favorite logos
A few additional behind the scenes tweaks read more…
Verizon Wireless announced that this slick redesigned enV2 will be available across Verizon stores around the USA as well as at Circuit City stores starting tomorrow April 30th. If you are interested in a messaging/e-mail solution, you might want to check it out. It’s not necessary a best buy but it might be exactly what you need. read more…
The second generation iPhone is coming for sure in June. Foxconn are assembling according to the Chinese Commercial Times. They are expected to produce 3 million 3G iPhones in June only and it’s estimated they will manufacture 24 million by the end of this generation’s life cycle.
Despite all that, there’s no official announcement. Everyone is waiting for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2008 (WWDC 2008) in June and everyone is counting on this 3G iPhone to be finally produced. For now Foxconn are the only manufacturers of the first generation iPhone. read more…
