Software update for Nokia N8, C7, C6-01 and E7 – Anna OS released

Software

symbian-logoGood news for Nokia N8, C7, C-01 and E7 owners, the Anna update for your device is now available for download.

“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.“

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

The Anna update brings some new features for developers:

  • Flashlite 4
  • Java Runtime 2.2
  • Qt Mobility 1.1
  • Qt4.7

This update is available using the latest version of Ovi Suite (version 3.1.1) on a PC.

Note: 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.

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