Qt for Symbian hastens development by 200%

Rating: But it ain’t that good yet, says Tamoggemon
Tam Hanna from Tamoggemon claims to be “among the first vendors to finish development of an application using Qt for Symbian.” He claims there are still various hole in this development environment, though.
Hana commented, “Of course, Qt still has significant weaknesses which make the mass distribution of [...]

MWC: Windows Phone 7 games orientated

Rating: Will offer tight integration with Bing, though

It appears that the very latest incarnation of Microsoft’s mobile OS, Windows Phone 7, is very heavily biased towards the gaming/entertainment sector. However, every Windows Phone 7 Series phone will come with a dedicated button for Bing to provide one-click access to search from anywhere on the phone.

Mobile device lovers stick it to Nokia with fan-made video

Here’s an interesting one - a group of Nokia fans have gotten tired of waiting for the Finnish giant to make a decent smartphone. So they’ve done a mock-up of the “Orion” phone they wish that Nokia would make, and released it into the wild. How does it look? Pretty damn hot!

Tetris is now the most purchased mobile game ever: Alexey Pajitnov dances with joy

When Tetris was first released in the mid-1980s, its creator basically got screwed. Under the USSR, the government held all copywrites and the game was distributed for free. With the founding of the Tetris Company in 1996, Alexey Pajitnov has been able to draw profits from his creation - so the news that it is now (once again) the most downloaded mobile game in existence is welcome news.

Microsoft banking on Xbox Live to boost Windows Mobile sales

Back in July, Shane Kim, corporate VP for Microsoft Game Studios spoke about how Microsoft wanted to take Xbox Live out of your living room. At the time he said that Windows Mobile was the most likely platform for that. And now that prediction has come true, as Microsoft is advertising to hire people who can help them port Xbox Live games to its mobile phones.

Augmented Reality + iPhone mobile game = shooting your friends

Remember laser tag? You’ld strap sensors onto your arms and chest, and run around with goofy looking plastic guns shooting infra-red lasers at one another. It’s still extremely popular - competitions and tournaments are held on a local, regional, national and international level, with a yearly world championship games. Now Stage Two Labs is attempting to modernise it by releasing an augmented reality mobile game that replaces all of the laser kit with a single device; your iPhone.

When is an Android like an iPhone? When you’re a mobile game developer

One of the biggest weaknesses of the Android OS has been highlighted sharply this week, as games developer Gameloft has shown wavering support for the platform. The problem? Device fragmentation and revenue issues. But after announcing a major cut in Android investment, Gameloft has today announced an advanced High Definition games launch for the OS.

Surprisingly fun physics game goes mobile with iPhone

The Science Museum of London has an extremely fun on-line game available on its web site. Launchball has a very simple interface that would work perfectly on a touch-screen - and mobile application developer Bright AI has adapted the game for use on iPhone and iTouch

Want to win 9 million dollars on your mobile? Get gaming

We’ve encountered Spin3 a couple of times before. Partnered with on-line gaming company Microgaming, Spin3 runs one of the biggest mobile casino games sites in the world. Now it has announced a new mobile game - one with the largest on-line jackpot ever created: €6 million, almost $9 million.

Mobile chat community sees great response to mobile games

In August, mobile chat company mig33 launched a “premium” gaming service for its subscribers. It is now reporting a pretty impressive uptake in the number of people paying to play these mobile games. How did it go about it?

Mobile applications and games get Flashed by Adobe update

Distributing mobile games just got one step easier. Digital multimedia powerhouse Adobe announced today that it is releasing a new services platform for Flash, aimed at easily publishing apps and games via social networks and mobile devices.

GoMo update: Mobile marketing and advertising round-up

Mobile marketers in South Africa are expecting more help from the MMA, as well as hoping for a big boost from the World Cup next year. Mobile content provider Tapatap is lobbying in Washington for a bailout. Mobile advergaming company Greystripe has announced a new funding burst.

Handangos mobile content report: mobile games and Blackberry are up

Independent mobile store Handango has issued an interesting metrics release. The content and app seller is reporting that both Blackberry and mobile games have been doing great business in the first half of 2009. Mobile games accounted for 25% of all apps sold in during H1, while for the first time Blackberry has become the dominant platform on the Handango buyers list.

iPhone Game helping to raise awareness for Breast Cancer

Publisher GOSUB 60 (GS60) has delivered its first cause-related game title under the Mobile Deluxe brand to the iPhone.

Paris Hilton mobile game causes disapproval in India

I really can’t resist this story. A new mobile game that offers a look inside the “universe” of Paris Hilton is being launched in India. The game is the first mobile game to carry her branding, and has been available from Gameloft for some time now. But the new deal with India’s Reliance Mobile will see it hit India for the first time - and the reaction hasn’t been astounding.

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