Symbian Anna Now Available for Download
Symbian Anna – the latest software update for Symbian smartphones – is available for download, Nokia announced Thursday. According to the company, 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, says Nokia.
Meanwhile, Nokia and Accenture have finalized an agreement for Nokia to outsource Symbian software development and support activities to Accenture. (Read: Nokia, Accenture Finalize Symbian Outsourcing Deal)
Also, Nokia and Microsoft have decided to form a strategic partnership that aims to create a new global mobile ecosystem. The two companies want to jointly create mobile products and services targeting consumers, operators and developers. (Read: Nokia and Microsoft to Go Together in Mobile Market)
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, VP 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
Features for developers:
- Flashlite 4
- Java Runtime 2.2
- Qt Mobility 1.1
- Qt4.7
You can visit www.nokia.com/symbiananna for more information.
