Symbian Anna now available for download
Espoo, Finland -Symbian Anna - the latest software update for Symbian
smartphones - is available for download starting today*.
Symbian Anna significantly enhances the user experience on the Nokia N8, Nokia
C7, Nokia C6-01 and Nokia E7. A new user interface, virtual QWERTY keypad in
portrait mode, split-screen messaging, enhanced Nokia Maps, better web browsing
and stronger security are just a few of the improvements that people will be
able to enjoy. Symbian Anna can be downloaded using the latest version of Ovi
Suite (version 3.1.1) on a PC, or over-the-air directly to your smartphone**.
"Nokia's Symbian smartphones are used by millions of people around the world
every day, addressing specific consumer needs and providing choices at many
price points," said Ilari Nurmi, Vice President at Nokia. "Symbian Anna
represents a significant update to the experience those users have and
demonstrates our ongoing commitment to Symbian, which will see up to 10 more
phones introduced over the next 12 months, further updates to the user
experience and support for the software until at least 2016."
Key features with Symbian Anna:
- User interface: Symbian Anna brings a fresh new look and feel to the Nokia N8,
Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01 and Nokia E7 with crisp icons and multiple usability
enhancements. Typing on the touchscreen is much easier with a split screen, so
you can see message threads, webpages, contacts or email view while typing on
the virtual QWERTY keypad - now also available in portrait mode.
- Maps and navigation: Symbian Anna enhances Nokia Maps with better search
functionality, new public transportation routes and the ability to check-in to
favorite geo-social network sites like Facebook, Foursquare and Twitter
- Browsing: A faster, easier-to-use browser, delivering quicker page loads and
improved device navigation allowing people to connect more easily to their
favorite sites on the go.
- Better for business: Symbian Anna brings true business-grade security with
improved data encryption on Nokia smartphones. Business users with a Nokia N8,
Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01 or Nokia E7 can now easily and securely access their
company intranet with IPSEC and SSL VPN enablers.
- Near Field Communications (NFC): The Symbian Anna software update also
activates the NFC hardware in the Nokia C7, so people can now simply tap their
Nokia C7s together to share contacts, photos, videos and play games; easily pair
with NFC-enabled accessories from Nokia and others; and read NFC tags to check-
in and more
*The precise rollout schedule of the Symbian Anna software update varies from
market to market.
**Method of delivery of the software update differs from market to market and
operator to operator.
Notes to editors:
Symbian Anna key features:
- Virtual portrait QWERTY for fast, one handed typing
- Split screen view while typing; so you can see message threads, webpages,
contacts or email
- An easier to use and faster browser, delivering quicker page loads and
improved navigation
- Refreshed Nokia Maps including simpler search, new public transportation
routes and the ability to check-in to Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare or local
social networks
- A feature to share your location via email and SMS (even to non-Nokia phones)
Features for business users:
- Instant messaging and presence with Microsoft Communicator Mobile
- E-mail enhancements including full meeting request support
- True business grade security with hardware  accelerated encryption
- Easy and secure intranet access for business users who want to access their
company intranet
Features for developers:
- Flashlite 4
- Java Runtime 2.2
- Qt Mobility 1.1
- Qt4.7
Visit www.nokia.com/symbiananna for more information.
About Nokia
Nokia is committed to connecting people to what matters to them by combining
advanced mobile technology with personalized services. More than 1.3 billion
people connect to one another with a Nokia, from our most affordable voice-
optimized mobile phones to advanced Internet-connected smartphones sold in
virtually every market in the world. Through Ovi (www.ovi.com), people also
enjoy access to maps and navigation on mobile, a rapidly expanding applications
store, a growing catalog of digital music, free email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ
is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, and Nokia
Siemens Networks is one of the leading providers of telecommunications
infrastructure hardware, software and professional services globally.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia
Communications
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Email: press.services@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
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