Nokia Beta Labs

Nokia Beta Labs is a website through which Nokia makes its beta applications available for public download.

Nokia Beta Labs

Beta Labs homepage
URL	http://www.nokia.com/betalabs
Slogan	Shaping the future together
Commercial?	Yes
Registration	None
Available language(s)	English
Owner	Nokia
Created by	Nokia
Launched	April 16, 2007
Current status	Active

Overview

The applications provided by Beta Labs are still in development, but are considered "mature" enough to be released in order to be tested by users worldwide. Anyone can submit feedback about applications, which goes to the development team. After a period of time, an application either "graduated", meaning it is released as a final version, or is removed from the site and placed in an archive.^[1]

History

Beta Labs was launched April 16th, 2007 only as a page linking to other Nokia beta applications, namely Sports Tracker, Wellness Diary and WidSets.^[2] On August 13th, Nokia employee Tommi Vilkamo announced the website's renovation and his role as the new Beta Labs manager on his blog. ^[3]

External links

http://betalabs.nokia.com/

References

1. ^ Ziegler, Chris (2008-03-10). "Nokia sits us down and tells us where Beta Labs apps go when they die". http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/03/10/nokia-sits-us-down-and-tells-us-where-beta-labs-apps-go-when-the/. Retrieved 2008-12-10. 
2. ^ Constantinescu, Stefan (2006-04-16). "Nokia Beta Labs launched today". http://www.intomobile.com/2007/04/16/nokia-beta-labs-launched-today.html. Retrieved 2008-12-10. 
3. ^ Vilkamo, Tommi (2007-08-31). "Announcement: I’ll start heading Nokia Beta Labs". http://betalabs.nokia.com/blog/2007/08/31/announcement-ill-start-heading-nokia-beta-labs/. Retrieved 2008-12-10.