Carnival #25 is over at Golden Swamp this week

Judy Breck's done a great job of rounding up this week's writing in mobile so check out the Carnival of the Mobilists this week and read it for yourself. And check out Judy's blog whilst you're at it - it's a good read!

Interesting discussion on Java vs Wap development

Check it out over at Mobhappy where Russell discusses usability and development issues around J2ME (that's java on mobile - the technology that is behind most mobile games). Feel free to add your 2p on 'The Frustrations of Java'.

In my own experience of Java, I've just been playing with Mobizines - and it's a smashing experience on my Nokia N70 and I'm really enjoying reading the new content every day, getting the BBC headlines, and a free sudoku each morning. And it updates automatically over the air without any intervention from me which is very cool.

However, it's been a disappointing experience on my Sony Ericsson K700i. I can download the application but no content - I'm guessing it's my wap settings or my operator settings, but even so, playing the role of Joe Public, I would have given it up as a bad job by now. Similarly, my colleague who has a K750i, had the same problems. She's on Orange contract and mine was t-mobile PAYG. Teething troubles I guess as this is a beta version. And this kind of trouble is common when developing Java applications on mobile - compatibility between handsets, by operator etc is a bit of a minefield.

Watch this space though around applications of this kind. There are more coming our way...

Hurrah, I'm only 50% evil.

That makes me feel almost virtuous - especially as Tom is 76% evil (and I thought he was such a nice man too). Tom, what have you been doing to deserve that rating?!

You Are 50% Evil

You are evil, but you haven't yet mastered the dark side. Fear not though - you are on your way to world domination.

How Evil Are You?

Tuesday 25th April is free ice-cream day

In selected scoop shops across the UK -- and around the world -- ice cream lovers can enjoy a free cup or cone of their favourite chunky funky flavour courtesy of Ben & Jerry's.

Free Cone Day started when the original Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop in Burlington, Vermont decided to say ‘thank you’ to customers for their support during Ben & Jerry’s first year in business. And they’re still doing it.

Unfortunately, I'll be nowhere near one of the London outlets on Tuesday 25/4/06. But maybe you will be. The London outlets are Leicester Square, Oxford Street, The Tower and The Strand. Have a cone for me!

Mobile Super Shorts Competition - Call for Entries

If you're a budding super short film-maker then this competition could be for you. The guys over at Talent Circle are running a Super Shorts film festival this July around the UK. What they're looking for are great films suitable for mobile phones and other handheld devices. Films must be between 20 and 60 seconds long. The best entries will be screened at the festival and there's a chance to win a fancy mobile phone and an even fancier DVD player thingummy and of course there's the obligatory awards ceremony. Looking forward to seeing the kinds of films that make it.

Carnival of the Mobilists #24

is live and kicking over at Feet up! Catch up on this week's thinking and writing on mobile in the blogosphere. Next week, you'll find it over at Golden Swamp.