The Symbian S60 5th Edition firmware update is set to start rolling out for all devices in the range and along with boosting stability and overall performance you’ll find a host of features have been added.

When it comes to features you’ll find that Ovi Maps 3 SR6 will be a major addition to your Nokia 5230, Nokia X6, Nokia N97 mini or Nokia 5800. So much so, it’s the same versiona as you’ll find in the Symbian Anna update for Symbian^3 smartphones, such as the Nokia X7 and Nokia E6. This latest version is still free for life but you’ll find that public transport lines and check-in services to social networking sites have been added, so getting around and staying in touch has never been easier. Nokia Browser v7.3, the same browser that can be found on Symbian Anna, will be making an appearance as part of the firmware update. It’s a
faster, leaner browser with wider global language support, such as non-ASCII letters in Arabic as well as Chinese, and should make the whole web experience on your Nokia 5230, Nokia X6, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia 5800 slide a lot smoother. It’s worth noting this rollout will be a staged event, so you’ll need to keep an eye on your smartphones Software Updater page. If you’re looking to take advantage of the firmware update then you can do so using OTA (Over the Air) services or through Nokia Ovi Suite.
To check if the update has hit:
go to Settings > Tools > Software Update.
However, the quickest way to check is to type *#0000# into the Call box and then select Options. Before carrying our any update it pays to backup your smartphone.

Nokia's hottest new smartphone: the E6 is now available for pre-order on Nokia India's website. The Nokia E6 will be the first smartphone to come out with the latest iteration of Symbian i.e. Symbian Anna. Being the first device to come out with Symbian Anna, expectations are high. The Nokia E6 will cost Rs 17,999 according to the website.

Nokia E6

Speaking of specifications, the smartphone will have a 2.46" display with pixel dimensions of 480x640 and will have an 8 MP camera capable of recording 720p video at 24fps. The phone has a physical QWERTY keypad with a capacitive touchscreen; though this is not one of those touch and type phones that the company has launched so far. The processor is clocked at 600 MHz like the previously launched QWERTY phone the E5, but the E6 comes with a 2D/3D graphics accelerator and a few other graphical enhancements. It also comes with 8 GB of built in storage.You can pre-order the Nokia E6 from the Nokia India website.
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Nokia is likely to be paid millions of dollars by Apple after the Finnish handset makers won a patent dispute that is nearly two years old. Nokia says the settlement will help boost its second-quarter earnings. Analysts have also welcomed the move and say that the settlement will help Nokia focus on its core business at a time when it is grappling with multiple challenges.

Though the settlement amount has not been yet disclosed, analysts believe Nokia may be given 1% to 2% of iPhone revenues that is nearly USD 40 billion. Nokia, once a dominating name in the handset industry, is presently facing an uphill task to compete with Apple and Android devices in the smartphone segment. An embattled Nokia recently hinted at missing targets in its second quarters, sparking rumors of its slump in the industry. Speedy settlement, however, has indicated that Nokia had a robust case.

Nokia and Apple were locked in the legal tussle since October 2009, when Nokia dragged Apple to the court claiming that the iPhone makers had infringed on its patented technologies. After clinching the victory over its arch rival, Nokia now aims to further intensify its legal battles. "We are very pleased to have Apple join the growing number of Nokia licensees," says Stephen Elop, president and chief executive officer of Nokia. "This settlement demonstrates Nokia's industry leading patent portfolio and enables us to focus on further licensing opportunities in the mobile communications market."

Analysts believe Nokia's next target could be Google Android phones as the Finnish handmakers are in strong position to collect royalties from other players in the industry. The victory has certainly given an extra edge to Nokia but analysts think it may not be enough. They are of the opinion that the company has a long way to go before regaining its dominance in the industry. With the new Nokia handsets based on the Windows Phone 7 platform expected soon, this win over Apple might just give Nokia a bit of a moral boost to fight the heavily contested smartphone battle.

Nokia may have dressed the N8 in a vibrant pink shade to serve up a handset for tech-imbued dames. Bringing the device closer to audiences in India, the company has unleashed the Nokia N8 in Pink across the country. Enclosed in a slim, aluminum casing, the elegant handset boasts of several features and comes equipped with the latest version of Ovi Store.


Extending superior attributes such as a 12MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics and Xenon flash, it allows users to view HD videos and capture refined still images. To flash such immersive graphics, the smartphone flaunts a 3.5-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. Users can connect the device to a home theater system for immersing in Dolby Digital Plus surround sound while watching movies or videos on it.

“The Nokia N8 has been extremely popular in India and we are pleased to introduce it in a stunning new color. The N8 in Pink is introduced especially for our women consumers who are tech-enthusiasts and yet love to flaunt their vibrant, stylish side. It comes with a perfect combination of great looks and high powered multimedia capabilities coupled with one of the best cameras on a smartphone, making it this season’s must have for the new age woman,” explainedViral Oza, Director Marketing, Nokia India.
via Mobiletor

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There are a lot of reports on yesterday that Samsung are preparing to acquire Nokia. Nokia recently signed with Microsoft to produce Windows Phone 7 devices and it seems like Microsoft could even be a potential buyer. However, it seems as though Samsung are interested in Nokia and very close to closing a deal.

I can't see Microsoft acquiring Nokia and making their own device, so Samsung is the perfect match for the company. Im quite surprised HTC havent thought about putting together a syndicate.

In India Branded Mobile Company NOKIA had announced two low-cost dual-Sim with Dual-Standby and dual-Band handsets before two weeks ago, and released them in India a little earlier than its end-of-June timeline.


"Nokia said the two mobile phones offer smarter multiple SIM management and enhanced music capabilities, and the handsets have been designed keeping in mind the requirements of the Indian consumers. Nokia claimed the Easy Swap feature of the handset allows users to change SIM cards turning off the phone or removing the battery."


Nokia has priced the X1-01 music phone at less than Rs. 2,000:

• Running Symbian Series 30,
• 1320 mAh battery;
• 13 hours of talk time,
• 43 days of standby time, and 
• 36 hours of continuous music playback.
• 1.8-inch 128x160 pixel 65K colour screen

The Nokia C2-00 has been priced at less than Rs. 3,000:

• Running Symbian Series 40
• 1020 mAh battery 
• 5.75 hours of talk time, and 
• 19.2 days of standby time.
• 1.8-inch 128x160 pixel 65K colour screen
• VGA camera,
• GPRS connectivity,
• Nokia Messaging app,
• Swap SIM slot,
• Up to 32GB storage via micro SD, and 
• FM recording.