13 October 2010
Latest End-User Version Of SPB Mobile Shell Now Supports Nokia N8 And Nokia Homescreen Widgets
 SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer today announced a significant update to its best-selling highly customizable 3D mobile user interface (UI) - SPB Mobile Shell 3.7 for Symbian.
Launched in 2010, SPB Mobile Shell for Symbian achieved the number one best selling position world-wide one day after its initial release and has already been recognized in the Nokia Calling All innovators Awards and the Smaato Mobile Advertising Award for the Symbian category.
In addition to previously supported devices the new release presents the support for all devices based on Symbian^3, such as Nokia N8 and upcoming, Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and C6-01. Since Nokia users have finally a chance to upgrade their mobile devices to N8 they also receive an opportunity to download the best-in-class user interface on it. The latest version of SPB Mobile Shell will help to enrich the user experience and to make the devices even more personalized and easy to manipulate.
With the new version Nokia users can also receive the support of Nokia home screen widgets and reach all of the frequently used and favorite programs and services right from their home screen. SPB Software has taken consumer feedback from earlier versions of Mobile Shell for Symbian into consideration and created the update of its UI in a full-screen view. The contact dialog has also been improved making it faster and easier to locate and get in touch with the chosen contact.
SPB Mobile Shell For Symbian
"We are proud of the successful launch of our flagship solution for Symbian OS and we will continue doing our best to allow users to enjoy the look and feel of their handsets. Unlike the recently released SPB Mobile Shell 5.0 version for mobile operators and manufacturers SPB Mobile Shell 3.7 becomes the update of the version for end-users," said Sebastian-Justus Schmidt, CEO of SPB Software.
"We are glad to announce that we have expanded the number of the supported Symbian devices including the newest N8 device. Now the owners of N8 can also enjoy the most convenient, fast and easy to manipulate user interface with great personalization opportunities."
SPB Mobile Shell 3.7 for Symbian Main Features:
- Compatibility with Symbian^3 and new Nokia devices like N8
- Support for Nokia homescreen widgets
- Full screen view
- Multiple customizable homescreens
- Widgets for tasks, agenda, weather, search and a lot of others
- Widget-based photo contacts
- Launcher with fast access to all the features
- Support for the 3D carousel
"Users have been demanding a user interface that looks good and feels natural, while carriers have been trying to find a uniform solution across multiple platforms to help address fragmentation issues and provide a unified experience for their customers," said SPB CEO Sebastian-Justus Schmidt. "SPB Mobile Shell 5.0 satisfies these issues by making the best multi-platform UI available to carriers and OEMs that can be easily personalized.
Pricing and Availability
SPB Mobile Shell 3.7 for is available for Symbian-based touchscreen devices (works on Symbian^3) from 12 October 2010. It can be purchased for $29.95 or a 15-day free trial version may be downloaded at www.spb.com
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