Nokia Releases Qt Port for Maemo 5
October 9, 2009 11:04 AM | Nokia | Software | Comments (0)
Nokia has announced the Qt port for Maemo 5. This means developers can now create applications using Qt and easily deploy them across Symbian, Maemo and if they see fit, Windows Mobile devices, amongst other platforms (including desktops). Linux-based Maemo software delivers a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device. This is a huge boon for the incoming Nokia N900 as it could see a flurry of apps being ported straight across to Maemo. These will join the already plentiful apps and widgets ready to run on Maemo 5. The video to the right shows off some Qt 4.6 examples running on an N900-based prototype. We’re not sure what it means, or how it works, but it does look pretty impressive! |
Making it easier for developers to deploy across multiple platforms should see a steady increase in new applications, beyond what we’re already seeing.
Bridging the gap between devices and applications isn’t easy, but it’s crucial if more people are to benefit from a wider range of applications. Enabling developers to deploy on a wider range of devices ensures they get just reward for their efforts, whilst users benefit from much wider choice.
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