The YouTube app got updated to version 2.4.10, which brings visual changes like better use of bigger screens and smoother transitions between the different screens of the app. Apparently, the video resolution has been increased as well, but there's no confirmation of that by Google.

Grab the apps from m.Google.com . You might have to use the phone native browser so that the sites can properly recognize which phone you are using. Oh, and Symbian^1 users can also update their Skype to enjoy the SILKy voice quality.

Two key apps got an updated for Symbian^3 Skype is now available for Nokia N8, C7 and C6-01 and YouTube has been revamped with better support for the bigger screens and you can now log in with your account.

It took a while but Skype for Symbian^3 is now available it lets you talk and chat over either 3G or Wi-Fi with support for Skype-to-Skype and SkypeOut calls. The app also supports the SILK codec, which allows it to adapt to changing network conditions and provides reportedly better audio quality.

Nokia announced earlier in the month that they would be taking over the development side of Symbian, and that the Symbian Foundation will make the transition to a licensing operation and the next stage of the transition was announced via their Wiki recently, and involves closing the virtual doors on all of the Symbian Foundation’s websites come December 17th.

Thats right, every single website including the source code, kits, wiki, bug database, reference documentation, and Symbian Ideas hosted on them will be removed from the web.

To be explicit, the following sites are marked for the chopping block:

• www.symbian.org, www.symbian.org/cn, www.symbian.org/jp
• developer.symbian.org, developer.symbian.org/cn, developer.symbian.org/jp
• horizon.symbian.org
• ideas.symbian.org
• blog.symbian.org, blogcn.symbian.org, blogjp.symbian.org

We previously told you how to get Swype on your Nokia N8 even though Nokia claimed it was only meant for the C7. Today, a version of Swype for the Nokia N8 is officially available at the Ovi Store. Just to be safe, uninstall the previous version before installing the new one.

If you need reminding, Swype lets you swipe your fingers over the letters to type instead of pressing them individually. It works really well after learning how to use it. Unfortunately at this time, QWERTY keyboard in portrait view is still unavailable.

Download Swype for Nokia N8 Here

Remember 1800 employees fired from Nokia and Symbian Foundation? European Commission decided to help Nokia in a very sophisticated way. Job cuts increase the unemployment rate, which puts pressure on social services in European countries. It's the worst case scenario for civil servants from the European Commission. If it can be avoided with not much effort this route should be taken by all means.

Instead of Symbian Foundation we receive SYMBEOSE Within 3 years the European Commission will invest around €11 million, while the consortium of 24 unnamed companies will also provide €11 million. €22 million are required to boost Symbian features and insure its leadership position in Europe. It is a good undertaking, which will not have enough of passion.

The amount of money is not insufficient to offer new direction for Symbian. On the other hand I had already described the nature of the technological leadership and why Europe lost it. Attempts to save jobs and help a dead horse cannot bring benefits in future. Every country has its own vision. May be Europe wants to follow the path of the USA twenty years ago and concentrate on outdated resources? Europe has the rights to make this choice and we should not interfere.