Nokia is developing low cost feature phones with smart phone functionality like mobile internet, ability to run apps, and full touch user interface.
At about $100 USD per phone, Series S40 use proxy server compression to reduce mobile data plan bandwidth.
End users will enjoy reduced mobile data plan rates compared to a conventional smart phone. because Series 40 phone will allow more subscribers to afford mobile internet. If Nokia’s grand strategy is successful it will expand the market for e-commerce and e-marketing.
Attended webinar to Learn development techniques for projects targeting Series 40 phones with multiple UI patterns: Touch and Type, non-touch, and full touch. Architect your Java™ ME applications and use the right tools to adapt to variations in screen dimensions.
There are 3 user interface types:
- Touch and Type with touch screen and built-in keyboard
- Non-touch with built-in keyboard only.
- Full touch