S60 Open to new features

The Python fans at croozeus.com were kind enough to arrange a special PyS60 Talk session for Mobile Web Server.

See the details here and be there!

-Jukka

Hi folks!

Keeping up with the latest device offerings, MWS now fully supports Nokia N96 as well. There is a new minor release (1.4.1) available from our Download page. Actually, if you're a lucky owner of a S60 3rd Edition, FP2 device (Nokia N78, Nokia 6210 Navigator, Nokia 6220 Classic etc.) you might want to update to this release since it corrects some features for those devices. This release works just as well wíth the upcoming Nokia N79 & Nokia N85 duo. If you're already running MWS 1.4 on a pre-FP2 device, you can ignore this release since it's only for FP2 devices.

By the way, if you're reading this via your S60 device, you could just press this link: http://download.mymobilesite.net, and the correct version is automatically served for you.

So, N96 owners, how does it work for you? Any other comments or questions, we are listening!

-Jukka

A fully MWS compatible version of the Personal AMP - Apache, MySQL and PHP - stack for S60 has been released!

This version can be installed directly on top of MWS, after which you can develop mobile sites using PHP and MySQL. And be able to install pretty much any PHP/MySQL based CMS, Wiki or other package alongside the default MWS site. But there are still rough edges, so it's better if you are not afraid of the bleeding-edge:)

As usual, you can download PAMP from SourceForge and installation instructions are provided in our wiki.

In case of any problems or questions, please use the Forum Nokia discussion board.

Have fun!

Johan

Just in time for Finnish summer holidays: Mobile Web Server 1.4 is out!

Head on to the official news item to check out what's new and fixed. Then follow up here, what did you like? Or didn't?

PS. At this point I want to thank all the hard-working people putting on long hours for this stuff. Thank you, and have a relaxing holiday!

-Jukka

One of the things I find bothersome on Facebook is the need to manually keep my profile up-to-date. With this in mind we have developed a simple application that you can put in your profile and it allows your friends to check your status such as calendar availability and location. Since the data is pulled straight from the device it is always up-to-date.

In addition to status data your friends can send you a free text message directly from the profile. Messages appear on the phone just as a normal text message. What am I seeing right now? Your friends can ask a live photo from your device with a single click on the application.

The application is now available for everybody, and requires the latest Mobile Web Server 1.3 beta to run. Let us know what you think!

Live Status from my Nokia Phone

-Jukka

A new version of the Personal AMP - Apache, MySQL and PHP - stack for S60 is now available!

As the last time, it can be downloaded from SourceForge and installation instructions are provided in our wiki.

This version can fully replace the web-server of MWS 1.3, so that you can use all Python based web applications of MWS, and at the same time play with PHP and MySQL. Note though, that as PAMP has fewer capabilities than MWS, the functionality of some web-applications of MWS will be restricted. But please read those installation instructions, as you can't just simply install the PAMP sis on top of MWS.

So, if you want to move closer to the bleading-edge, install PAMP, but be prepared that there are still rough edges. For technical discussions and support, please use the Forum Nokia discussion board.

Have lots of Fun!

Johan

The next evolutionary release of Mobile Web Server is now out in the wild. This release's mission is simple: it's a technology update. We have been "under the hood" and brought in latest code from the open source branch, changing and fixing things. This will secure further development with the platform. Having said that, there are some feats for the end user as well (pictured below). Some related development will emerge later, once this release is deployed. As always you will be the first to know about all new stuff!

In Finland it's time to go and celebrate Vappu (Labor day), so please excuse me for now. Go do the update, and share any comments!

Download Mobile Web Server software for your phone

-Jukka

Oops Tommi was faster than me :)

Mobile Web Server Extensions: My Mobile Site widgets updated

I would like to highlight the Free/Busy option under Calendar widget. It's a real-time group calendar: once you set it up you can instantly see available time slots for your family, friends or colleagues. Nice stuff?

Get the widgets here.

-Jukka

Web 2.0 Expo in San Fransisco is now underway. We don't have a physical presence, but our friend Oren is there in S60 area. He will be happy to show you a demo and talk more about MWS and Python. If you have a comment or question, you can also post here of course.

Some hot news: we are about to release a new beta version, and there will be some REST-ful APIs to use together with "web 2.0" services. More about that once it's out of the oven.

Don't forget our developer competition, there is still time to Rise to the Challenge!

-Jukka

If you have been toying with an idea to do something with Mobile Web Server, check this out:

Mobile Web Server Challenge is open!

It's a lengthy read but worth it. If you have any specific questions about the challenge just comment here!

On other news:
- Our WidSet widget just got updated, it is now able to open up the mobile site via browser (like the Yahoo! widget). Kudos to WidSets guys for helping us out with this one!
- Mobile Web Server known issues document is published. More about that later..

-Jukka