MegaFon Chooses the Mobile TV Solution from SPB Software

December 23rd, 2010 – SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer announces, that one of the major Russian mobile carriers MegaFon has chosen SPB Software as a partner for its mobile TV client solution.

Being the first all-Russian mobile operator in GSM 900/1800 and 3G standard, that has more than 56 million active subscriber accounts in Russia, and subsidiaries in Tajikistan, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, MegaFon develops its business basing on the principle of maximum satisfaction for its subscribers and fair competition. Giving its users the best solutions on the market MegaFon gains more and more customers and increases its efficiency by the continuous improvement of its services. Therefore they decided for mobile TV client offered by SPB Software.

The TV solution from SPB Software for Megafons popular service “Video portal” is unique in Russia due to its picture quality and rich functionality such as picture-in-picture mode, fast channel launch and switching, integrated TV guide, setting up the program reminder in calendar and more. Mobile operators choose SPB TV when it comes to the mobile TV service.

“With the focus on the customer experience MegaFon looks for the best value-added services on the market,” – says Alexey Ivlev, Head of New Products and Services at Megafon Ltd. “We have chosen the TV client (Video portal) from SPB Software among all other offers due to the best-in-class usability and the TV-like user interface. Delivering to our clients the functional and easy to manipulate TV-service will help us to meet the highest level of our subscribers’ expectations and needs hence becoming one more step on building the long-term customer loyalty”. Follow the link to find the detailed information on this project:
http://spb.com/oems/casestudies/tv-client-for-megafon.html

The detailed information on other SPB Software’s projects with partners can be found in case-studies section at SPB website: 
http://spb.com/oems/casestudies.html

Further Information and Downloads

TV client for MegaFon case study
SPB Software for Phone Makers, Wireless Carriers and Content Owners
MegaFon Video portal page

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SPB Software Launches SPB Mobile Shell 5.0 for Manufactures and Carriers

San Francisco, CA – October 05th, 2010 – SPB Software, a leading mobile applications and games developer, today announced the latest version of its best-selling mobile user interface (UI), SPB Mobile Shell 5.0, for device manufacturers and carriers. SPB Mobile Shell 5.0 provides a uniform user interface across most mobile operating systems: Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile and more.

The SPB Mobile Shell series is the most awarded mobile UI solution available on the market today. It has been publicly recognized as the number one best-selling mobile application across all smartphone platforms for the past 4 years. SPB Mobile Shell has also been successful among mobile carriers and OEMs, and has been deployed by over 15 device manufacturers and carriers, including Sony Ericsson, Toshiba, and O2.

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SPB Mobile Shell 5.0 – Key Features:

  • The first complete 3D mobile phone interface, offering an extremely fast and natural user experience. User interactions become much more intuitive in a real 3D environment.
  • Single place to access all smartphone features: combining traditional widget based homescreen and application launcher via stunning 3D homescreen.
  • Fast switching between screens with a single gesture.
  • Supports almost any mobile operating system by means of a platform adaption layer. It currently offers support for Android, Symbian and Windows Mobile and is porting for more.
  • The first mobile UI where widgets have been implemented correctly, enabling users to convert any icon to a widget in just one click.

SPB UI Engine provides the foundation for the SPB Mobile Shell user interface, featuring natural interaction engine, physics engine, feedback engine and more; working together to provide fast development of the best UI.

“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.”

SPB will be hosting a SPB Mobile Shell 5.0 Roadshow to launch the product, which starts today in San Francisco and will include cities such as London, Tokyo, Taipei, Moscow, Sao Paulo, Cape Town, Berlin, amongst others. Please contact partners@spb.com if you are interested in arranging a product demo and executive meeting.

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About SPB Software (www.spb.com)

SPB is a leading brand in mobile software, standing for a unique line of popular consumer products and partnerships with the world’s most innovative handset makers and wireless carriers. SPB’s software solutions deliver richer smartphone experiences and enable subscribers to do more with their mobile data connections. SPB Software is the maker of the world’s single number one best-selling mobile application – SPB Mobile Shell. For more information, please visit www.spb.com.

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iPhone secure wallet app (#SPBWallet)

As websitespolicys call for tighter security and more complex passwords, a decent and secure place for storing all your account information is essential. There are many applications on the market, however not all of them are as feature rich as SPB Software’s wallet application.

The application was first released for windows mobile phones, an application which sync’s flawlessly with Windows desktop computers. This very rapidly made it’s way to one of my most used applications. Storing all sorts of logon credentials for PC’sServers and websites. Gradually building up to contain even more information, such as door lock codes, alarm codes and car VIN details.
When I moved over to my new phone (iPhone 3GS) i soon noticed just how much I missed the application. Luckily SPB Software have released a version for the iPhone. Which (like the windows version) boasts a large features list that power users will love.
Strong 256-bit AES encryption
Automatic wallet locking
Cards Flip Flow
Password auto fill for websites in web browser
Cloud sync with Google mailbox
WiFi sync with desktop computer
Start tags
Quick Search
Password generator
Desktop: User-friendly logon panel
Desktop: Automatic clipboard cleanup
You can purchase the windows version for $9.95£8.45 or the mac version for $14.95£13.95 from SPB Software’s website, you can also download the iPhone app from iTunes app store

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Spb Wallet Becomes Available from All Local Apple iTunes

St. Petersburg, June 24th, 2009 – SPB Software, world’s leading mobile applications developer, announces the availability of SPB Wallet 2.0 for iPhone and iPod touch from every local Apple iTunes App Store, all over the world. The first multiplatform application from SPB Software, SPB Wallet 2.0 is a secure repository of most valuable private information, such as PINs, passwords, codes, accounts, passport and credit card numbers. SPB Wallet enables users to keep their sensitive data safe, even when they swap phones or mobile platforms: the application is available for iPhone, Windows, and Symbian S60 phones.

SPB Wallet AES 256-encrypts and password-protects all stored sensitive information. SPB Wallet supports automatic lockup, automatic clipboard cleanup, and protects from phishing. The stored data can be synchronized between (and accessed from) multiple PCs and mobile devices. The virtual, electronically stored licenses, cards, and passports look like the real ones: SPB Wallet 2.0 offers an integrated online database with images of thousands of most popular cards and documents, plus the option to order more custom pictograms – for free. The desktop component of SPB Wallet offers advanced integration with web browsers, automatic supply and capture of online login information, includes a password generator, and a migration wizard from custom CSV formats and from other wallet applications.

SPB Wallet for Apple iPhone, Select Features:

  • Online gallery of cards, order more for free
  • Cards flip flow -> Rotate iPhone and navigate through cards
  • Password auto fill for websites in web browser
  • Cloud sync with Google mailbox
  • Sync with desktop over Wi-Fi using Bonjour
  • Smart tags to call/SMS/email/etc
  • Password generator and quick search

SPB Wallet Desktop Component, Select Features:

  • User friendly desktop interface
  • Import from other electronic wallets and custom CSV formats
  • Sync with multiple mobile devices
  • Sync with file share and Google mailbox
  • User name and password autocomplete for websites in Firefox and Internet Explorer
  • Drag & Drop for card fields into other applications
  • Password generator and quick search

Pricing and Availability

SPB Wallet for iPhone and iPod may be purchased from any Apple iTunes Store for 9.95 USD. The SPB Wallet desktop component may be purchased for 9.95 USD, or a 15-day free trial version may be downloaded at www.SPBSoftware.com.

Further Information and Downloads

SPB Wallet video guide
SPB Wallet screenshots page
SPB Wallet for desktop downloading page

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Spb TV: 100+ of World's TV Channels – Now on Symbian Smartphones

St. Petersburg, May 20th, 2009 – Spb Software, a leading maker of mobile applications, announces the release of Spb TV for Symbian S60 phones. Spb TV is a subscription-free mobile IPTV viewer, designed for tuning in to publicly available digital TV channels from all over the world. Spb TV features exclusive and patent-pending usability innovations, and gives the mobile subscribers easy access to over a hundred of international TV channels, directly from their phones. Spb TV gives viewers an unprecedented degree of control over the entire live mobile TV experience. The application supports such must-have TV features as on-screen controls for volume and brightness, instantly accessible TV guide, picture-in-picture previews for all offered channels, quick channels switching, and more.

Spb TV Symbian S60 Solution

Spb TV 1.0 Main Features:

  • 100+ international live TV channels, in a multitude of languages
  • Unique TV browser with quick channels preview and list of current & upcoming TV shows
  • Integrated full week’s TV guide
  • Ability to set Calendar reminders for TV shows of interested
  • Fast channel launching and switching technology
  • Picture-in-picture mode (quick channel preview while in another channel)
  • “Transparent” on-screen controls (sound, brightness) as on a regular TV
  • Full support of hardware buttons controls
  • Network bandwidth fluctuations workaround
  • Clever integration of mobile TV functionality with other mobile phone features

Spb TV is optimized for fast, new-generation mobile networks and requires 3G, WiMax, or Wi-Fi data connections. The majority of offered TV channels were suggested by users of Spb TV for Windows Phones. New channels to be added to the Spb TV catalogue can be suggested here: http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/tv/suggest-channel.html

Pricing and Availability

Spb TV 1.0 is available for smartphones running S60 3d edition FP1 (Symbian 9.1) or higher, as well as Windows Phones running Windows Mobile 5 and later Professional and Standard editions, qVGA, VGA, Square QVGA, and WVGA screen resolutions are supported. Spb TV 1.0 has a full and a freeware versions, with the freeware version limited in features and number of channels available. Spb TV requires a reliable 3G, WiMax or WiFi network connection for proper streaming. Full version of Spb TV is available for 14.95 USD at www.SpbSoftwareHouse.com.

Further Information and Downloads

Spb TV web page (Symbian S60)

Spb TV screenshots page (Symbian S60)

Spb TV evaluation copy downloading page (Symbian S60)

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