Symbian Anna downloads begin today

Today is a good day for owners of the first generation of Symbian^3 devices – the Nokia N8, C7, C6-01 and E7. The promised Symbian Anna software update is ready and downloads will begin to be available today. The update includes new icons, a portrait QWERTY keyboard, faster web browsing and better maps. All the details after the break.

What’s in it?

Lots. Let’s break down the main changes section-by-section. There are the new icons, of course, but there’s a whole lot more under the hood.

Improved text input

• There’s a portrait QWERTY keyboard for fast, single-handed typing.
• There’s also a split-screen view while you’re typing, so you can see the web pages, forms and message threads you’re replying to.

Better browser

• The browser is easier to use and faster, and offers better compliance with recent standards.

Enhanced Maps

• Ovi Maps now has a simpler and quicker search function.
• It also includes public transport routes.
• And you can check in to social networks, send emails and SMS messages sharing your location.

Business features

• Email improvements include full meeting request support.
• Hardware-accelerated encryption of your phone’s data for true business-grade security.
• Secure intranet access for business users who need IPSEC and SSL VPN enablers.

Near-Field Communications

• Symbian Anna also activates the NFC hardware in the Nokia C7, for easy sharing, games, use with NFC-enabled accessories and reading NFC tags on other items.

For developers

• Flashlite 4, Java Runtime 2.2, Qt Mobility 1.1 and Qt 4.7 bring things up-to-date for developers.

How do I get it?

The Symbian Anna update will be available through Ovi Suite on the PC or the SW Update app on your phone. This is a large download, so for speed and reliability, the Ovi Suite method is best. We do not recommend that you attempt to update over-the-air unless you have a strong and reliable WiFi connection.

Where and when?

Countries that will receive their updates this week include the following:

Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Thailand, UAE, the UK, and more

Other countries are mostly confirmed for the next three weeks.

Enjoy your newly-refreshed phone, Symbian^3 users. And there’s more to come…

Nokia Internet Radio app

This is the S40 client of Nokia internet radio service, with which you could Browse and playback Internet radio stations Maintain a favorite list of stations Search music with Ovi Music (supported stations only) So far there are 2 versions available: touch-and-type version and non-touch QVGA version. S40 devices with smaller screen than QVGA are not supported


http://store.ovi.com/content/110133?clickSource=bso

Ramadan's Application

Get the latest Ramadan's apps for Nokia Symbian :

https://store.ovi.com/channel/1891 

CNN launches international news app for Nokia Symbian^3 devices on Ovi Store

CNN International news app is now available for Symbian^3 Nokia phones. CNN has recently launched their Android app and iPhone app is already available for over an year. This app provides latest news based on your location and different categories. It also provides latest videos and user generated iReport.

Features of CNN Nokia App

• Navigate between different news easily just by swiping across the screen.
• Each news has important points in the bullets above the main story, to get a quick glace.
• Get news based on your location such as U.S., Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East
• Get news based on different categories such as Top Stories, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Tech and Travel
• View latest news videos within the app.
• View iReports posted by other CNN users, submit your iReport and upload photos and videos.
• Share the news via SMS, email, Twitter and Facebook

This QT based app is available for Nokia E7 phones for free from the OVI store. This app would be available for other Symbian^3 devices soon. If you can’t wait, you could always download the app on your PC by selecting your device as Nokia E7-00 and install it on other Symbian^3 phones like N8, C7 and C6-01.

The new Nokia 500

A landmark device in two ways, the Nokia 500 is Nokia's first 1GHz Symbian phone, and it is also the first handset to ditch Nokia's hopelessly awful naming system to come up with something a little more flexible.

Before we look at the phone, let's look at the name. No longer will we be baffled by having completely different phones with the same name, such as the C3 messaging phone and the C3 Touch and Type. The number on future Nokia handsets will indicate just where they are in the range, from 100 to 999, so the Nokia 500 sits pretty much slap bang in the middle of Nokia's line-up, priced at €150 before tax and subsidy.

The Nokia 500 follows a pretty familiar pattern when it comes to the hardware. There's a 3.2" 360 x 640 pixel display, a 5 megapixel camera on the back and 3.5G and WiFi, GPS and an FM radio plus Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

The operating system is the latest version of Symbian called "Anna", which includes free navigation and mapping software, a comprehensive multimedia player and all the usual applications you would expect to find on a smartphone.

Compared to high-end smartphones, the screen size is pretty modest. The camera is a bit poor when it comes to making video clips, with 15 fps VGA resolution capture. But compared with similarly priced Android devices, the Nokia 500 actually looks pretty good, especially with the pin-sharp display and speedy processor. What the Nokia 500 lacks is Android's application library, but even so there are plenty of applications available.

There are two colours of Nokia 500 coming - black and white, but there are a variety of large, colourful battery covers available including two covers in the box. Available colours at launch include black, orange, khaki, purple, coral red and azure blue with green, pink and dark silver available later.

This is quite lightweight for a smartphone, coming in at 93 grams and measuring 111 x 54 x 14mm. Nokia say that the 500 should get up to 5 hours talktime and 18 days standby time from its 1110 mAh battery.

Nokia anticipate that the 500 should be available during Q3 2011. It certainly looks appealing compared to rivals at about the same price, but will it be able to give Nokia a much-needed boost in the run-up to Christmas?

Symbian Anna available starting July

 In April, Nokia introduced its newest Symbian software update, called Symbian Anna, along with the launch of the Nokia E6 and the Nokia X7. At the Nokia Connection event in Singapore today, Nokia announced that it will start shipping Nokia N8s, E7s, C7s and C6-01s with Symbian Anna in July. If you already own one of these devices, you can download the software by the end of August.

Upgrading to a ‘new look’ phone is free and easy. You can update your device with your PC or over-the-air from the software updater in the phone. The Symbian Anna upgrade gives you a set of new icons, a faster web browser, improved text input and enhanced maps. In other words, your phone will get a free make-over, giving you a better experience while remaining reliable and easy to use.

Symbian Anna features

One of the most anticipated enhancements in Symbian Anna is split screen view while typing, so users can see their message thread. There is also virtual portrait QWERTY for quick, one handed typing. And the web browser is faster and easier to use, delivering quicker page loads and improved navigation.

Ovi Maps has been refreshed with simpler and quicker search, new public transportation routes and check-in to Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare or local social networks. You can also share places via email and SMS, even with friends using non-Nokia phones.

Business users will benefit from instant messaging with Microsoft Communicator Mobile, email enhancements including full meeting request support, and true business grade security with hardware accelerated encryption. There is also easy and secure intranet access for people who want to get on their company intranet.

The social client has been improved as well. Now you can see people’s status updates in their contact card, as well as retweet and view your follower list in Twitter.

At Nokia Connection, Nokia also restated its commitment to Symbian. Nokia’s CEO Stephen Elop said in his keynote that over the next 12 months the company plans to bring up to 10 new Symbian-based smartphones to market.

Dropian v0.9.7 for Nokia C7 and Symbain^3

This week saw the launch of the latest 3rd party DropBox client on Nokia's Ovi store, called Droppain. A Qt based app of Symbian^3 devices that allows the user to manage his or her DropBox service on lone.Once logged in you can perform a number of functions like downloading, moving or uploading files to the service, to be quite honest you can pretty much do everything that you would via a PC, on your mobile device with this app.

http://store.ovi.com/content/125322

Nokia new software "Symbain Anna"

Nokia X1-01 Dual Sim

MP3 music player

  Enjoy your tracks on the built-in MP3 music player with its simple, easy-to-use controls.

·         Mix up your tracks with the shuffle feature and simply sit back and relax.

·         Edit your favourite playlist on the go and then enjoy the perfect mix wherever you are.

·         Plug in any standard 3.5 mm headphones and listen to the radio stations you love the most.

·         Store thousands of songs on a microSD card with support for up to 16 GB of extra memory.

·         Hear your favourite song whenever you get a call with support for MP3 music ringtones.

Powerful battery

·         Listen to up to 36 hours of non-stop music thanks to the powerful, long-lasting battery.

·         Keep the conversation going for longer with up to 13.1 hours of talk time.

·         Get up to 43 days of standby time after one full charge.

Design

·         Make an impression with the sleek design and glossy back cover.

·         Choose from a range of bright colours or go for a classic dark grey.

·         Find a theme to suit your style from a choice of 20.

·         Stay in control of your favourite songs with the dedicated music keys.

·         Go for a phone you can rely on with its tough outer casing built for everyday use.

Loudspeaker

·         Sit back and relax as you listen to your music through the built-in loudspeaker.

·         Play it out loud – meet up with friends and enjoy your favourite tracks together.

·         An authentic speaker design on the back cover to enhance the sound quality.

Dual SIM

·         Personalise your SIM cards – give each SIM a different name, logo and MP3 ringtone.

·         The easy-to-use SIM Manager helps you use your SIM cards the way you want.

·         Save on call and SMS costs by choosing the SIM that's right for you.

·         Separate call duration/message counter keeps you in control of your phone bills

Sharing

·         Invite friends over to share your favourite music with the built-in loudspeaker.

·         Dual SIM support makes sharing your phone easy.

·         Have a friendly contest with the pre-loaded exciting games.

The new Nokia E6

Touch screen and QWERTY

Ultra compact. Unbeatable battery life.

It all comes together in an ultra compact smartphone. Photos and web pages look incredibly sharp on the full-touch display – plus you also get a real QWERTY keyboard that's ideal for fast, one-handed typing. Nokia E6 may be small, but it offers unbeatable power with its long-lasting battery. So powerful you can talk throughout your workday or watch four movies without a break.

Microsoft business apps

Introducing a smarter way to work

In business, opportunities can come at any time. Nokia E6 syncs with Microsoft Outlook to deliver real-time emails, contacts and calendar entries direct to your home screen – at no extra cost. And now you can be even more productive. Create, edit and share Word, Excel and PowerPoint docs on the go and get in touch with colleagues using Microsoft Communicator Mobile.

Email and social networks

Designed for staying in touch

Everything is ready straight out of the box with fully integrated email and social networks. For you this means real-time emails from your work and personal accounts direct to your home screen. You also get live Facebook and Twitter feeds 24/7 to keep you constantly up to date. Simply choose what's right for you.

Fully customizable home screens

Real-time emails and live updates 24/7

This is where it all begins. From day one your home screen is live and always up to date. New emails, the latest Facebook and Twitter feeds, news headlines and much more – everything you need at a glance. And simply add shortcuts to the five customisable home screens to access even more of your favourite apps with one touch.

Free GPS navigation

Discover more with Ovi

With Ovi you always know exactly what's happening around you. Instantly find the best of everything in your city – cafes, shops, hotels and much more. Millions of places reviewed and rated worldwide, with expert tips from Trip Advisor and Lonely Planet. And best of all, Nokia E6 comes with free lifetime walk and drive navigation including turn-by-turn voice guidance.

Apps, games and more

The best apps around from Ovi

Many of the best apps around come preloaded on your Nokia E6, like an app for Facebook and Twitter and apps for business, maps and more. But this is only the beginning. At Ovi Store there are apps for everything, from travel to messaging to the latest games – with more and more added every day. Apps that make life a bit better, a bit easier or just a bit more fun.

Security and device management

Protect and access essential data

Nokia E6 is good for business with best-in-class security and device management features to keep your data safe and secure. Most of the best-known security, encryption and authentication policies for corporate email are supported, including over 25 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync policies. Get secure intranet access, plus other features like device lock and memory wipe.

Nokia new C3 Touch & Type

Touch screen and keypad

·         Go for a modern look – opt for modern looks with this touch and type device in a stainless steel casing.

·         Touch the screen to open apps, flip through photos and browse the web.

·         Type messages and notes easily using the keypad.

·         Use this compact phone comfortably with one hand.

Customizable home screen

·         Personalise your home screen with apps and contact shortcuts.

·         Call a friend, send an SMS or see status updates by selecting their picture.

·         Get feeds from Facebook and Twitter directly to your home screen.

·         Access your email, chat, calendar and music with dedicated widgets.

·         Customise by changing the background, theme and icons.

Easy email and messaging

·         Get emails instantly from Hotmail, Gmail and other personal accounts.

·         Start an instant message conversation with friends through Ovi Chat.

·         Say more with a picture by sending a multimedia message.

·         Send an SMS to a friend by touching their picture on your home screen.

Fast mobile internet and Wi-Fi

·         Get online when you need to through a fast 3.5G or Wi-Fi connection.

·         Access a world of information and services through the mobile browser.

·         Check Facebook easily for new messages, wall posts and status updates.

·         Post photos directly to Facebook for your friends and family to enjoy.

·         Browse millions of videos on YouTube and watch them at any time

Mobile entertainment

·         Capture high-quality photos and videos with the 5 megapixel camera.

·         Take great photos night or day with the LED flash.

·         Enjoy your favourite songs and shows on the music player and FM radio.

·         Find new tracks at Ovi Music and simply download your favourites.

·         Download apps, games, videos and more at Ovi Store