Nokia today announced that it has entered into an agreement to make a public voluntary tender offer to acquire, a company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Trolltech is a recognized software provider whose talented team is expected play an important role in accelerating the implementation of Nokia’s software strategy. The acquisition of Trolltech will enable Nokia to accelerate its cross-platform software strategy for mobile devices and desktop applications, and develop its Internet services business. With Trolltech, Nokia and third party developers will be able to develop applications that work in the Internet, across Nokia’s device portfolio and on PCsNokia’s software strategy for devices is based on cross-platform development environments, layers of software that run across operating systems, enabling the development of applications across the Nokia device range.

Examples of current cross-platform layers are Web runtime, Flash, Java and Open C.”For Nokia, software plays a major role in our growth strategy for devices, PCs and integration with the Internet. We continue to focus on areas where we can differentiate and add more value. Common cross-platform layers on top of our software platforms attract innovation and enable Web 2.0 technologies in the mobile space,” said Kai Öistämö, Executive Vice President, Devices, Nokia.

The Memphis Business Journal reported last month on San Jose, Calif.-based, which will allow its customers to receive discounts from a growing number of local and national merchants. Cellular South, with about 700,000 subscribers, has so far lined up 15 national and local retailers serving the Memphis market, including some with multiple locations. Among the local businesses participating are Garibaldi’s Pizza, Playhouse on the Square and Wang’s Mandarin House. “Cellfire is a unique way for consumers to save money without the challenge of clipping paper coupons,” said Suzy Hays, senior vice president of marketing for Cellular South, in a statement.

“As one of our BREW application partners, Cellfire is easy to download and install and is a critical mobile commerce application our customers demand.”To access Cellfire, Cellular South customers must select the “BREW” menu icon on their phone and choose “Cellfire” under the “Mobile Commerce” folder.”Whether at a national chain or with their favorite local merchant, everyone likes to save money, and most people always have their mobile phone with them,” said Brent Dusing, CEO of Cellfire, in a statement. “Now, in partnership with Cellular South, our customers can easily access Cellfire to save big on their favorite products and services using only their mobile phone.”

Sega Mobile, a division of Sega.com, Inc. dedicated to bringing Sega content to the mobile market in North America, has formed a strategic alliance with Sprint (NYSE: FON, PCS), which operates the largest all-digital, nationwide network and is the fastest growing wireless carrier. Sega will leverage its popular franchises and extensive gaming legacy to deliver the best in mobile gaming content for the highly anticipated Sprint Third Generation Network launching nationwide this summer. Sega Mobile will bring one of the first full-color mobile games to Sprint wireless customers with the launch of the hit title Monkey Ball. Sega’s simian superstars are rolling straight onto your cell phone in SEGA Monkey Ball from Sega Mobile.

The basic idea is simple enough: just guide your spherically-encased monkey to the goal line while collecting bananas along the way. Ah, but gravity is a harsh mistress, and if you tilt too far, you’ll send your monkey to the great void below. The same precarious action you expect from Monkey Ball is here in glistening 2D, along with some all-new features, including different terrains, wind, and black bananas that will redefine the term “shock the monkey.” So follow the bouncing, crashing, and plummeting ball, and start monkeying around with your wireless phone, Sega-style.

• The Nintendo GameCube hit comes straight ballin’ to cell phones.
• 15 levels filled with different gameplay elements.
• New obstacles including wind, various terrains, and yucky black bananas.
• Auto-save feature lets you suspend play at any time.
• Painstakingly rendered monkeys — you’d think you were watching
• PBS! Made for Sprint vision-enabled phones.

“The Sprint Third Generation Network enables the transformation of mobile games from the text-based experience of today to a graphic, full-color experience of console-brand games available through Sprint on its 3G-enabled PCS phones,” said Chip Novick, vice president of consumer marketing for Sprint’s PCS division. “When Sprint launches recognizable games like Monkey Ball from a top provider like Sega on its 3G Network this summer, you will inevitably see more and more Sprint customers moving their phones from their ears to their eyes as they get a little game action on the go.”