Google available on Nokia devices

Google and Nokia announced a partnership to provide search function for Nokia phones at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 12th.
Therefore Google search will be available on Nokia N96, Nokia N76, Nokia 6210 Navigator and Nokia 6220 classic.

Nokia Search makes it possible for mobile users to search content on their device and use local search engines for a complete mobile experience.

Side Note: the Nokia N95 8GB was the first mobile device to fully support YouTube almost year ago. (always good to know that the Iphone is not the first and only one to support YouTube)

Mobile World Congress

Last week was the World Congress of Mobile in Barcelona, one of the best cities in Europe. All the major players of m-commerce (carriers, mobile manufacturers, starts-up, etc..) were present to share their point of view on the developments of mobile devices, customers expectations and the future of the mobile.

If there was one take-away to sum-up the numerous meeting at the Mobile Congress; it would be the concept of Ubiquitous services with the potential to use the massive success and become a ubiquitous force in society.

In addition, four major issues were discussed:
- Ubiquitous network (new band to send more data)
- Challenge of traditional operator roles (Should they provide the content as in Japan or only be a platform?)
- Mobile's social and economic value (Which Business Models?)
- Mobile digital content resolution (Iphone can't support flash)

We'll go in depth within these aspects in the next days.