Symbian Anna now available for download

Symbian Anna, the latest software update for Symbian smartphones, is available for download. Symbian Anna 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 theimprovements 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 to10 more phones introduced over the next 12 months, further updates to the user experience and support for the software until at least 2016,” added Nurmi.

Key features with Symbian Anna

• User interface: SymbianAnna brings a fresh new look and feel tothe 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-into 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 allowingpeople to connect more easily to their favorite sites on the go.

• Better for business: SymbianAnna brings true business-grade security with improved data encryption on Nokia smartphones. Businessusers with a Nokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01 orNokia E7 can now easily and securely access theircompany 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.

Notes and media contacts

Symbian Annakey 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

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.

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