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First software update available for Windows Phone 7
New beta version of Mobbler available over Ovi Store, Now supports Symbian^3 devices
Search for Nokia E7 Competition: Win Nokia E7 every day this week
Symbian^3 Theme ‘Windows7 Pro′ : by RBnFernandes
Video: The Planned Nokia/Microsoft Partnership- Opportunities for Developers
Nokia Ovi Maps 3.06 Graduated, Available over Ovi Store!

First software update available for Windows Phone 7

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 10:59 AM PST

Microsoft has just released the very first Windows Phone 7 software update, rolling out to devices from today.

What's in this update?

This first update for Windows Phone is designed to improve the software update process itself. So while it might not sound exciting, it's still important because it's paving the way for all future goodie-filled updates to your phone, such as copy and paste or improved Marketplace search.

In the future, I encourage you to check out our new update history page on the Windows Phone website for a brief, plain-English summary of what each update does or what features it adds to your phone.

When will I get this update?

We'll begin sending it out today. But to help ensure the process goes smoothly, it won't be sent to everyone at once. So you might see an update message before your spouse, co-worker, or neighbor (or vice versa). This is a common industry practice. That said, we understand you're eager to have the latest software on your phone, and our goal is to deliver it to you as quickly as possible.

How do I update my phone?

You'll need to connect your phone to your computer and update it using either the Zune software for your PC or the Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac (depending on which kind of computer you have).

So just install one of these programs, connect your phone to your computer via the USB cable, and then follow the on-screen instructions. I also strongly encourage you to check out our step-by-step guide for updating your phone on the Windows Phone website.

One last important word: If you've installed the Zune software or the Windows Phone 7 Connector in the past, you might actually need to update that program first and then use it to update your phone. If that's the case, you'll know. Just follow the on-screen instructions, restart the software, and then connect your phone.

Key Point - This is not the much awaited major software update to WP7 ( the one like ‘copy and paste’ ), but this update is relatively small and important – designed to improve the software update process itself. So that your WP7 will support the upcoming future major enhancements like the Copy and Paste, Improved Marketplace search, or the Multitasking feature.

[Via Windows Phone Blog]

New beta version of Mobbler available over Ovi Store, Now supports Symbian^3 devices

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 10:09 AM PST

Today Mobbler developers has released a new beta version 2.1 of the app, that brings support to Symbian^3 device. The very latest version of Mobbler is available for free over Ovi Store.

“Mobbler is a Last.fm radio player and scrobbler for Symbian smartphones. It allows you to listen to your Last.fm radio stations and to scrobble tracks played using the standard music player. To use Mobbler, you will need to register for a free Last.fm user account – you can do this on http://www.last.fm/“

ChangeLog

Fix for radio on Nokia N8/Symbian^3
Subscriber-only radio
Share on Twitter
Signup
Biography
Local events based on cell ID
Better lyrics display
Username limit increased from 15 -> 32 chars
Better equaliser support
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Ukrainian added and other languages updated
Old scrobbles warning
Play Mix Radio station
Play Last.fm group radio station
Play a custom lastfm:// radio station
Removed discontinued Loved Tracks and Playlists radio station
20 volume steps where available (Symbian^3)
Display subscriber’s prestigious black icon
Rejigged the Start a station menu

Download it free over Ovi Store!

[Thanks to David from ASS for the heads]

Search for Nokia E7 Competition: Win Nokia E7 every day this week

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 09:36 AM PST

Nokia is running a cool competition ‘Search for Nokia E7′, where you could win a new Nokia E7 each day during this week. Read on to know more….!

WOMWorldNokia explains:

“You may have noticed the Nokia E7 has started shipping which means people around the world will soon have the chance to get there hands on one. But if you want to be among the first – check out our Nokia Search for 7 competition running all week long – and you may just win one for yourself! Each day this week we'll be giving a way a Nokia E7, but you'll have to solve the clues first to find where it's 'hidden'. Today's location is online – so anyone can play along, but stay tuned all week to see where the Search might pop up – online or offline.”

The video below explains in a little more detail:

The Nokia Search for 7 begins the 21st of February. Across the globe, one Nokia E7 will be hidden in a different location each day. Can you solve the clues and be the first to find an E7? Follow the clues and action on : http://europe.nokia.com/competition

Competition ends on 28th of February.

Good Luck!

Symbian^3 Theme ‘Windows7 Pro′ : by RBnFernandes

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 08:06 AM PST

Here is cool Windows 7 Pro theme for Symbian^3 phones by RBnFernandes.

Download logo version Here!

Download without logo version Here!

Don't forget to share it with your friends ;D

[Via]

Video: The Planned Nokia/Microsoft Partnership- Opportunities for Developers

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 06:57 AM PST

Matt Bencke, General Manager of Windows Phone and Marketplace, discusses the planned Nokia/Microsoft partnership, and the opportunities for the developer community today and in the future.

Read more at Nokia Conversations.

Nokia Ovi Maps 3.06 Graduated, Available over Ovi Store!

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 12:14 AM PST

Just couple of minutes ago Nokia Beta Labs announced that Ovi Maps 3.06 is graduated and available to download over Ovi Store!

“Updated: 21st February 2011 - Ovi Maps 3.06 has graduated! Please download the latest from Ovi Store. However, we are keeping this page open as we are still working on delivering another update very very soon!”

Check out the Changelog here.

Download over Ovi Store!

If you are experiencing problem downloading the update over Ovi Store, download below!

S60 v5 Users Download Here!

Symbian^3 Users Download Here!