It has only been two weeks since the release of iPhone firmware 3.0 and Apple has already released the first beta version of firmware 3.1 to its developers.
The folks at QuickPWN.com has some details on what’s new in iPhone firmware 3.1 so far:
Nokia Beta Labs
Nokia opens Beta Labs! On the new Beta Labs site Nokia is releasing beta applications and services based on new ideas and innovations to improve on the current applications and services.Of these applications I think the “Mobile Code” (aka. Datamatrix) and “Widsets” are the two most interesting. The potential for “Mobile Code” usages are great. Currently the local Hong Kong mobile carrier PCCW Mobile is using this Datamatrix as a form of proof of purchase for cinema ticket purchased on line at the local online ticket office Cityline.com.hk
Mobile Internet Information Collector
A very cool implementation of collecting various RSS and data feeds, from commercial and/or private web sites onto your mobile phone. This is truly an innovative approach to a problem of presenting and consolidating data feeds on a mobile phone.The concept reminds me of AvantGo that was popular on the PalmOS platform many years ago.