Spotlights for Java

Nokia SDK for Java: Setting up In-App Purchasing

Mike Arvela, Lead Developer at Futurice, demonstrates the steps for implementing In-App Purchasing for Java MIDlet applications. With Nokia Store achieving over 10 million downloads per day, driving revenue beyond paid downloads is essential. In app purchase helps you open new revenue streams, with virtual goods, subscriptions, try & buy, and beyond.

In-App Purchasing: Integrating into existing MIDlets

Mike Arvela, Lead Developer at Futurice, explains how to implement In-App Purchasing into an existing application. With Nokia Store achieving over 10 million downloads per day, driving revenue beyond paid downloads is essential. In app purchase helps you open new revenue streams, with virtual goods, subscriptions, try & buy, and beyond.

Series 40 Java Training: Apps Development Tools

In this training module discover what software to install, from where, and in what order to enable Java development for Series 40 phones. The module focuses on the features of the tools and avoiding common setup mistakes, with a brief glimpse of each tool for an understanding of their features and purpose.

Series 40 Java Training: Forms and Dual Sim

In this training module you discover how to use the Netbeans IDE to create a Form-based application that makes proper use of the Nokia APIs for checking the network state on single- and dual-SIM phones.

Download the source code used in this module here.

Series 40 Java Training: Progressive Audio

This training module show you how easy it is to “HTTP stream” audio from any web server to a Series 40 phone, if you know the tricks.

Download the source code used in this module here.

Series 40 Java Training: Progressive Video

This training module show you how easy it is to “HTTP stream” video from any web server or memory card on a Series 40 phone.

Download the source code used in this module here.

Series 40 Java Training: Text Input

In this training module you find out about Nokia’s enhancements for pop-up text input, gauge, and date input then link them together with events. A second demo creates a Canvas application using Nokia’s custom Text Editor class to enhance the user experience.

Download the Form and Canvas source code used in this module.

Series 40 Java Training: SMS Push

In this training module you will discover how to create an application that pushes messages from one phone to another, waking up the application on the second phone when the message is received.

Download the source code used in this module here.

Series 40 Java Training: Threads, Architecture and Performance

In this training module you are introduced to more advance concepts that will help make your applications run faster. You will learn about techniques you can use to check and improve the performance of your app. The tools and techniques used in several of the modules that follow are seen here for the first time.

Download the source code here.

Series 40 Java Training: Canvas and Gestures

In this training module you are walked through a Frame Animator API example, using the BBC Reader app. You see how to create an animated image browser using the Gesture API, build a custom side scroll animation, and manage views in combination to deliver an engaging user experience.

Download the browser and BBC Reader.

Series 40 Java Training: RMS and Files

This training modules shows you how to use the utility thread model, introduced in the previous module, to store data in the on-phone Record Management System and on a memory card.

Download the source code used in this module here.

Series 40 Java Training: HTTP and XML

In this training module you will discover how to quickly integrate data from an XML RSS feed into your app, using a background utility thread model and simplified XML parsing techniques.

Download the source code used in this module here.

Series 40 Java Training: Maps and Location

In this training module you will learn how to display the user's current location, a target location, and calculate a route between the two using the Maps API for Java ME.

Download the source code used in this module here.

Series 40 Java Training: In-App Advertising

In this training module you will see how to create a simple application that uses the In-App Advertising APIs to display an ad each time a game starts.

Download the source code used in this module here.

Series 40 Java Training: In-App Purchase

In this training module you get a walkthrough to creating a Java application with in-app purchasing features for Series 40 phones, setting up the Series 40 emulator, and using its features to effectively test purchasing in your app.

Download the source code used in this module here.

Create a simple prototype for your next Nokia app

This video will show you simple methods for taking the idea for your next app and put it on paper. From there, you can use various software to make your prototype a reality. Adobe Illustrator is one solution for this. Other tools used in the video are Balsamiq and Inkscape. Be sure to check out the Nokia Icon Toolkit for some template icons you can use in your app. With the visual design stencils you can easily sketch how your app will look.

Create For Millions: Best Touch App Winner

Alexander Furgut and Martin Weihrauch talk about Sandbox, which won 'Best Touch-Based App' in the Create for Millions competition. Sandbox simulates the fall and flow of virtual sand grains. The sand falls from the top of the screen and the player's task is to guide it into different pots. This is achieved by drawing lines with their finger directly on the touch-screen, which the sand cannot pass.

Monetizing Your Apps with Nokia

Nokia Store expands your worldwide reach to 190+ markets and is available locally in 32 languages. The Store sees more than 13 million daily downloads, and 80% of store traffic converts to a download. Nokia Store generates the highest average number of downloads per app compared to any other app store. We have the largest operator billing network with more than 134 operators in 48 markets. Find out how you can take advantage of this opportunity with both In-App Advertising and In-App Purchashing capabilities by visiting the Monetize section of Nokia Developer.

Introducing the Nokia SDK 1.1 for Java

In this video Mike Arvela, Lead Developer at Futurice, provides an overview to the features of the Nokia SDK 1.1 for Java. Mike describes how the SDK offers an emulator based on the Nokia Asha 303 and provides you with features to take full advantage of in-app purchasing in your apps. In addition to features for richer touch UIs, Mike also covers the new testing features offered by the SDK, such as the ability to set simulated battery level and previewing video in landscape mode.

Soundtracker: Powered by Java

Daniele Calabrese, founder and CEO of Soundtracker, discusses their multi-platform mobile music service. Daniele describes Soundtracker as the "first geo-social internet radio". It offers more than 11 million songs that consumers can play in real time with friends and broadcast via Facebook and Twitter. Building the app in Java, and making it work for more than fifty different Nokia phones, was "a little bit challenging for us," notes Calabrese, but "it was worth the time and effort as we now have an amazing reach." Soundtracker has been available for Windows Phone since the debut of the platform.

Download Soundtracker from Nokia Store

JumpyBug

JumpyBug is a game about reflexes and patience. Do you like cute clouds? Don't be too hasty. Your goal is to jump from cloud to cloud with a single control: when to jump. As you rise, clouds get trickier. Soon enough, clouds won't look so cute. Game by C4M - More Games available on Playtomo In-game ads by innerActive (requires data connection). For games alerts, technical and installation questions, follow us @innerActive.

LP33.TV: On-Demand Music Videos

LP33.TV is a free on-demand widget available in Ovi Store that features music videos and interviews with the latest bands, as well as music culture and lifestyle content. LP33.TV allows consumers to watch videos from featured channels and create playlists.

Brain Tester 24-Pack

Check out Brain Tester 24-Pack and put the fun into brain training. It ’s an all-new brain training experience packed with up to 24 brain games and a hilarious stupid test that’ll challenge your common sense! Uncover your potential and have fun doing it – challenging yourself with all the classic brain games plus so much more. By Digital Chocolate.

Locago

Locago is a new mobile map application that gives you directions, GPS support and a lot of great content. Browse Wikipedia articles, Flickr images, weather forecasts, city guides and worldwide webcams. Locate your friends and get local with Yahoo local. Search for addresses and create directions for pedestrians. Or use the open API to create new cool layers with your favorite content. Locago runs on most standard phones with Java.

Froga

Help the little frog to catch all the flies. But think ahead as waterlilies sink behind you. Froga is a little cute game, but not as easy as it seems to be. Game by C4M - More Games available on Playtomo. In-game ads by innerActive (requires data connection). For games alerts, technical and installation questions, follow us @innerActive.

Opera Mini Web browser

Opera Mini ™ is a fast and tiny Web browser that allows you to access the full Internet on your phone. It uses a remote server to preprocess Web pages before sending them to your phone. Web content is optimized for your device, ensuring fast and cheap browsing and a great user experience. It has all the feat ures expected from a browser, and more, such as content download, skinning, bookmarks, browsing history. Take all your favourite Web sites and download images, MP3's on the go with Opera Mini!

Farm Frenzy Lite

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run your own fully working farm? Looking after chickens, sheep and cows, producing cakes, wool, butter and cheese. If you fancy giving it a go without having to get up at the crack of dawn every day Farm Frenzy is the game for you!

Locago: Powered by Java

Patric Nordström, CEO of Idevio, talks about Locago. This exciting new map browser app features directions, multiple information overlays, and real-time dynamic content updates and has found tremendous success through Ovi Store by Nokia. The app has been developed to take advantage of the Series 40 Touch and Type UI, something Idevio found easy to do because of the consistent implementation of Java technology across the range of Series 40 phones. The app, which can be found here, has been downloaded more than six million times in more than 190 markets worldwide.

IdeasProject

The IdeasProject is an online community for everybody from all around the world to brainstorm. It enables the two-way exchange of ideas between users and developers around innovation powered by Nokia.

By sharing your ideas here you expose them to a huge number of other enthusiastic people who can help you evolve them into real innovations and products. We offer challenges and concrete rewards for the best ideas.

HeroCraft at MWC 2011

Alexey Sazonov sales and marketing director at HeroCraft talks about the company’s latest game Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom a strategy game developed in Java technology. Alexey talks also about how the responsive support from Nokia has assisted HeroCraft.

Snaptu at MWC 2011

Simon Davies, director at Snaptu, talks about the Snaptu app, which provides users with access to a range of social networking and media sites. Simon discusses also how Nokia technology has enabled Snaptu to be delivered on a range of platforms, offering the ability to access emerging as well as developed markets.

Getting Started with the Series 40 On-Device Debugger

This video shows the process of installing and configuring the Series 40 On-Device Debugger for use with the NetBeans IDE. This video complements the user guide, which focuses on the setup process when using the Eclipse IDE.

Snaptu

Snaptu is a fast stylish all-in-one app that includes your mobile essentials in one place: Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, News, Weather, Sports (Cricket, Soccer...) Movies, Sudoku and much more... Instead of cramming your phone with lots of individual apps that eat battery, waste space and slow things down, guess what? You can have Snaptu, a single efficient and incredibly powerful app that keeps your phone running full speed ahead.

eBuddy

Chat on MSN, Facebook, Yahoo!, GTalk (Orkut), AIM, MySpace and ICQ. Get the most popular free IM app on your mobile, with almost 15 million users worldwide! With eBuddy you can also send pictures, set your avatar from your phone camera, choose colorful themes and much more!

Ovi Browser

Ovi Browser brings rich web browsing to Nokia Series 40 devices that is fast and easy. It uses patented, Internet compression technology to reduce data usage by up to 90 per cent. As a result, pages display more quickly, saving users money on data charges. Multiple view modes are supported so that individuals can see the full web page in the original layout, or with an optimised single column format. The Ovi Browser is free, and available for a broad range of Nokia Series 40 devices.

Nokia X3 Touch and Type

The super slim Nokia X3 Touch and Type has a unique combination of a touch screen and traditional phone keypad. The keypad is optimised for one hand and ideal for messaging and calls, while the touch screen allows easy access to social networking and smooth internet browsing.

This device uses the new Series 40 6th Edition Feature Pack 1 - with support for Java ME, Flash Lite, Web, or Theme developers.

EA Games

The Sims! Tetris! FIFA! Tiger Woods! Monopoly! … All your favourite EA games are waiting for you in Ovi. Download this shortcut to the EA Games catalog and jump to tons of fun!

Jivebug

Jivebug is an amazing little app for your cell phone that automatically tells you when your friends in Facebook are around. Or the future love of your life. Jivebug brings your online relationships into the real world.

When you install Jivebug in your cell phone it can do 3 things:

1. Tell you by their first name of any of your friends in Facebook who come close.
2. Give you an anonymous beep! when interesting Singles swing by. In this case all identities are hidden.
3. Let you text chat over internet with whoever you have found.

Download Jivebug to your phone to get started. You can activate Jivebug immediately at www.jivebug.com. Quite incredibly, the mobile app will then detect any of your Facebook friends running the same program. So the more folks you tell about Jivebug, the more useful the program becomes.

The application uses relatively simple Java APIs and is a great example of a cross-platform social networking app that can reach a huge number of devices.