Vodafone launches Widget Manager in beta

App Store style service for select Nokias


16 December 2008 10:22 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Vodafone has announced the launch of its Widget Manager into beta.

A custom-made application designed to enable users to download mobile widgets, it's downloadable now from Vodafone live!

Compatible with the S60 platform it is initially available on the the Nokia N96, N95 8GB, N78 and the 6210.

Both Vodafone Widget Manager and individual widgets are available for free, excluding data charges.

Widgets available from launch include: Live Scores, Fresh Games, RSS Reader, Weatherbug, Egg Timer, Train Times, Lottery, Sccope, Currency Converter and FHM Hot Babes with BBC News, BBC Sport and Vue Cinema widgets coming soon.

In addition, Vodafone is offering developers the chance to publish widgets from February 2009.
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