Via Mark Doherty, Adobe Device Central – Profile Update 7 is available for download
Device profile update number 7 is by far the largest profile update which includes 261 Number of device profiles.
This update contains 57 new device profiles from all regions of the world, many released in the last few months, as well as updates to 204 existing profiles. Just to remind you Adobe just released Adobe Device Central CS4 with the coolest features, so keep your eyes open 🙂
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Adobe today announced the release of new Adobe Device Central CS4 with cool new smart features 🙂
Some of the main features are:
Dynamically updated online library of device profiles new
Access the latest device profiles through the dynamically updated online device library, which contains more than 450 Adobe® Flash® Lite™ supported devices. Browse, search, and sort device profiles; directly compare multiple devices along several dimensions; and create custom sets of devices for quick project access.
High-quality video for communicating ideas
Pitch ideas to clients and executives more easily by recording and sending a high-quality movie clip of your content, all from your desktop.
Improved video support and integration
Benefit from improved video integration through support for FLV emulation and recommended mobile export presets for Adobe Media Encoder. In addition, easily set up an Adobe After Effects® mobile project with device-specific compositions by selecting the target devices in Device Central.
Organization of work for mobile projects
Manage and save all assets, target device profiles, and export options related to a mobile project in one central location.
Performance simulation and testing automationnew
Save time by automating the testing of mobile content across device profiles. Throttle throughput and emulate the latency of various wireless networks to simulate the performance of your content for Flash Lite in real life. Record, save, edit, and share test sequences, including capturing snapshots at certain frames. You can then view the log to quickly and visually identify any problems with the content. Also rerun existing test scripts with the click of a button.
Easy upload of content to multiple locations new
Simplify project collaboration and content deployment on mobile phones by choosing one or more wizard-guided export services, such as Upload to FTP Server and Send to Bluetooth device, which you can save and then reapply with a single click. Create your own export services, or benefit from third-party plug-ins built using the Adobe Device Central Export Service software development kit (SDK).
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Via Biskero, Nokia is “Calling All Innovators†for mobile application contest, happy to see Flash lite is included in that 🙂
“for the chance to showcase and distribute your most innovative ideas to the largest audience of mobile device owners around the world. Winning developers will:
The Forum Nokia Calling All Innovators Competition is open to all mobile application developers, and features three distinct categories for submissions:
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Via Mariam, a great news for Flash Lite developers: Nokia releases the Nokia Flash Lite (NFL) packaging for S40 for 5th Ed1 FP1
“This document outlines a procedure and file format for distributing Flash Lite from Adobe content to Series 40 devices. The format is handled correctly by Nokia devices compatible with Series 40 5th Edition, Feature Pack 1 or newer. The .NFL format offers developers the chance to package related resource files together and to launch content using an icon in the same way as “full†applications. This format improves both the publishing and user experience of Flash Lite content onto a wide range of Nokia devices.â€
The Package format is based on the universally accepted ZIP archive format, with some requirements for mandatory content as well as file extension. I feel this is something really important as Flash lite developer needs an easiest way to package and distribute their content for mobile devices.
Bill perry shown the step by step how to create this package and its similarity in workflow with other Flash packager like AIR, Flex etc.
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Via Adobe, Â Be ready to see the first to see something brilliant 🙂 Adobe Creative Suite CS4 in a special web broadcast on the 23rd of September, 2008.
Preferred time for viewing:
Europe – 11:00 a.m. CET
North America – 9:00 a.m. Eastern
North America – 9:00 a.m. Pacific
Australia – 4:00 p.m. AET (Sept 24)
Singapore/Hong Kong – 2:00 p.m. (Sept 24)
India – 11:30 a.m. IST (Sept 24)
Register now to receive instructions on viewing the broadcast.
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Via Biskero, Adobe published the Mobile Content Delivery Protocol.
The Mobile Content Delivery Protocol defines a mechanism for delivering applications (called channels) and synchronized data sets on which the applications operate (called feeds) to mobile devices. The protocol includes a control-flow mechanism for managing channel subscriptions and application preferences.
This protocol is implemented in the Adobe® Mobile Client and the Adobe® Mobile Server products. It can be used to serve applications and content to the Adobe Mobile Client or to develop a mobile client that can interact with the Adobe Mobile Server.
The protocol is bi-directional, with a client-initiated “pull” component operating over HTTP or HTTPS, and a server-initiated “push” component operating over SMS. The protocol is designed for lightweight content updates personalized according to end user preferences.
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Azingo has integrated Adobe Flash Lite into its advanced mobile browser enabling the display of animated web content and videos and making Adobe Flash available on a Linux mobile platform. Azingo also announced integrated support for rich mobile applications based on Adobe Flash Lite.
This collaboration enables Azingo Mobile customers to strongly differentiate their mobile devices by offering a richer web experience and dynamic, animated applications that leverage the power of mobile Linux. Based on LiMo Foundation software and leveraging the economies of open source innovations, Azingo Mobile provides a less costly and more flexible platform for designing and deploying mobile devices.
Azingo Mobile now delivers rich Flash-based content offering advanced browsing of most Flash-based websites and enabling the display of animations and Flash Player compatible videos that make the mobile Web experience more familiar and complete. Integrated support for Flash Lite applications means that these applications can be immediately deployed on handsets based on Azingo Mobile.
“The Azingo/Adobe collaboration provides customers with the most complete mobile browsing experience on mobile devices available today. We’re very pleased to be working with Adobe to offer the mobile industry ever richer mobile experiences, incorporating the latest and most innovative applications on Azingo Mobile,†said Mahesh Veerina, president and CEO of Azingo.
“We are committed to providing rich user experiences through Flash across a broad number of devices and mobile platforms in the world,†said Gary Kovacs, vice president and general manager, Mobile and Devices at Adobe. “Azingo has provided a fast and comprehensive integration of Flash Lite, opening the world of mobile Linux to Flash developers and enabling rich web browsing experiences for mobile phone users worldwide.â€
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SWF2Go Professional enables you to create rich, powerful and engaging Flash Lite applications rapidly by combining the power of Python for S60 and Net60. Making professional class deployment packages is now one-click operation with new redesigned and friendlier user interface.SWF2Go is a RAD (Rapid Application Development) friendly tool, allowing Flash Lite developers to deliver fast and on-time through simplified SIS packaging process.
Some of the key features are:
I use personally SWF2Go and i feel easiest way to package and distribute my mobile contents quickly. 🙂
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Nokia has launched its Web Run Time platform for creating and deploying “web widgets†for the S60 mobile operating system. Widgets are essentially web-based applications that can also include Adobe Flash Lite. See how simple it is to turn your Flash Lite application into a WRT widget during this unique eSeminar!
Date: Wednesday 17 September, 2008
Time: 2:00PM (Check local time Zone)
Register here
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Dale Speaking on Adobe Flash Liteâ„¢ and Flash Video in Adobe eSeminar event.
Nokia devices are now shipping with the new Adobe Flash Lite 3 runtime, which means working with mobile video just got a whole lot easier! During this eSeminar, see how simple it is to create mobile applications with Flash Lite 3 – so you can stream FLV video over the mobile internet, and control video as it plays on the device.
Date: Wednesday 03 September, 2008
Time: 2:00PM(Check local time Zone)
Register here
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Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. With the advent of web 2.0, Adobe’s RIA platform – powered by the ubiquitous Flash Player & Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) has become the technology of choice for delivering compelling user experiences across browsers, desktops and devices. From financial services to media & entertainment, leaders of the industry rely upon Adobe Flex to deliver next generation experiences, be it a consumer internet application or an enterprise application.
Adobe brings to you – RIA Developer Summit which is focused on developers. Adobe RIA Developer Summit offers a unique opportunity to designers and developers to gain insights into the design and development of RIAs.
Date:10-11 Sepetember, 2008
City: Bangalore
For Registration enquiries, contact:
Email: adobe@endtoend.in
Phone: +91 80 25219656
Fax: +91 80 25213656
Read Raghu post if you like to go for early discounts 🙂
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Via Bill, Adobe Announces Photoshop.com Mobile Beta. A new addition to the Photoshop.com family, Photoshop.com Mobile beta, which is a rich Adobe Flash based mobile application that offers camera phone users an easy way to upload, view, and share photos using their Photoshop.com account. Photoshop.com Mobile runs in the background on the phone and allows consumers to take photos, send messages and run other applications while pictures are being uploaded to their Photoshop.com account. Photoshop.com Mobile is the mobile companion application for the new Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 and Adobe Photoshop.com.
Key Features:
Upload from the road
Have Photoshop.com Mobile upload photos from your phone to your Photoshop.com account as soon as you take them. You can store up to 5GB of photos there free.
Access anywhere
At a party, in a meeting, on the road — view your online photos and albums from your phone, wherever you are.
Share with friends and family
Create a Mobile Share album right from your phone to show the world, or invite friends and family to view your photos online from Photoshop.com.
Photoshop.com Mobile beta will be available as a free download in September.
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Forum Nokia organized Nokia Code Camp for the Series 40 Java Code Camp, 29th August, IIIT – B, Bangalore.
Speakers:
Balagopal K S
Former Forum Nokia Champion and  Technology Expert at Nokia Prakash Sayini, a seasoned telecom professional with  14 years experience in mobile telecommunication
Prakash Sayini
A seasoned telecom professional with 14 years experience in mobile telecommunication
Date: 29th August 2008
Venue: IIIT-Bangalore, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560100
Contact: Sannidhi VJ
Tel: +91 80 40095420
Fax: +91 80 41501593
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The contest offers the opportunity to win a $5,000 grand prize, $2,500 first prize, and an added $500 bonus prize for the most downloads via the Xuinet community in the following categories:
To participate, Flash developers simply download the SDK at www.xuinet.com, create their content and publish it to the Xuinet network to enter before November 3, 2008. Once published, developers can share with family, friends, and the entire community of Windows(tm) Mobile users. Further details on the FlashR Developer Challenge can be found at www.xuinet.com/2008FlashR.
The Xuinet FlashR awards will be announced in San Francisco on November 17, 2008. In addition to cash prizes, some of the latest Flash development software from Adobe will also be awarded. Title sponsor Adobe is joined by additional sponsors and contest judges including DeviceAnywhere, through which developers can leverage 1500 real devices to build, test and port best-in-class mobile applications, and Millennial Media, the leading mobile advertising network in the U.S. in terms of both impressions and reach.
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Friday evening, i was watching the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympic and it was just an awesome experience how technology meets innovation and inspire the world in beautiful way. As i heard and know this one is the most expensive olympic in the world.
The Chinese are acknowledged around the world for being some of the most highly persistent and efficient people on the globe. They shown organizing the most amazing Olympic opening ceremony in history. The ceremony, witnessed in the newly built “Bird’s Nest National Stadium,” an astounding, remarkable, mind-blowing, and staggering as it was.
Few more exciting pictures which i found in flickr.
I like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace and good wishes from China to children all over the world.
Each of Fuwa has a rhyming two-syllable name – a traditional way of expressing affection for children in China. Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is the Panda, Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope and Nini is the Swallow.When you put their names together — Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni – they say “Welcome to Beijing,” offering a warm invitation that reflects the mission of Fuwa as young ambassadors for the Olympic Games.Fuwa also embody both the landscape and the dreams and aspirations of people from every part of the vast country of China. In their origins and their headpieces, you can see the five elements of nature – the sea, forest, fire, earth and sky – all stylistically rendered in ways that represent the deep traditional influences of Chinese folk art and ornamentation.
Read more details about Fuwa here.
Read official website for uptodate  Beijing 2008 Olympic  news.
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Via Bill, Adobesetup a new mobile demos page on the Adobe site which has 8 different video walk throughs of Flash mobile applications that have been created by various companies. They are:
Have a look to these video and hear the User experience they are talking about. Really intresting application i saw these demo in Forum Nokia Widgets and Flash Lite Code Camps, Bangalore.
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