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Update – Nokia N97 Firmware 2.1 Available from 1st February

Jan 29

Posted by steverowlands in Firmware, Handsets, Symbian, Updates | Comments



Looks like there was a slight problem releasing the N97 v2.1 update which should have happened yesterday.  No bother, as it’s now been confirmed that it will infact be upon us from Monday 1st February instead.

The update will ONLY be available initially be using the Nokia Software Updater application on your computer.  Nokia say they need more time to test the OTA (Over the Air) functionality, so that will be delayed slightly (again).

RM-505 will be updated to v21.0.045 and RM-507 versions will be getting v21.2.045.  RM-506 models will not have the update available in the short term.

Generic product codes, as always, will be updated first with country variants, and then operator variants coming along at maybe some point in the future.

Specified changes include:

Improved call reliability, smoother scrolling, browser and music player improvements and upgrades to photo and video stability.

Let us know when you find the update available, and whether you find it an improvement.

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Nokia to Announce Free GPS Navigation with Ovi Maps

Jan 21

Posted by steverowlands in Events, Handsets, Industry, Symbian, Updates | Comments



News has just filtered through this morning via Symbian-Guru and The Nokia Blog, that this morning’s Ovi announcement from Nokia will be them releasing a new version of their Ovi Maps software which now includes voice navigation for free in 74 countries around the world.

This is a potentially a big shot in the eye for Google, who currently, only have this kind of service available for American customers.

This is a very obvious announcement by Nokia to try and reassert themselves as the biggest player in the mobile market, instead of the popular choices of Apple and Google.

Also remember that the likes of TomTom and Garmin took a massive hit on the stock market when Google announced their version of free navigation a couple of months ago, so in theory, today should be an even worse day for them.

Crucially, how the markets react, will tell us if they think Nokia can still mix it up with the big boys, or is a wounded animal lashing out at it’s attackers.

As usual though, the announcement is not as simple as it could be. The way Nokia likes to do it.

Only 10 devices will have the new Ovi Maps available later today, the N97 Mini, E72, E52, E55, 5800, 5800NE, 6710Nav, 6730, 5230 and the new X6.

So where is the N97? Where is the N86? Both premium Nokia devices, but shunned from the nice shiny new goodies. The budget 5230 gets in on the action though, bizarrely.

Apparently, more devices will be added at a later date, but let’s hang fire on that, until it actually happens.

What do you think of this announcement?  Are you an N97 owner?

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Beta Version of Nokia Software Updater is Out. Adds Windows 7 Support

Jan 13

Posted by steverowlands in Applications, Firmware, Symbian, Updates | Comments



Nokia Beta Labs today released a new version of the Nokia Software Updater, which adds in Windows 7 support, and also improves the connectivity on the USB interface.

Another nice added gesture, is a “What’s New” feature, so when you have new firmware available to download to your device, it will tell you what changes you should notice once you have updated.

It always seemed like a bit of a joke to us Windows 7 users that Nokia was taking so long to add Windows 7 support to the Nokia Software Updater application, but I’m glad that it is now filtering through.

Remember though, that this is only a BETA release, so don’t use it unless you are happy with the possible consequences of an inappropriate bug here or there.

Nokia do say on their Beta Labs Blog though, that they don’t expect to see this software stay in BETA form for much more than a couple of weeks, so you may be just as well to wait for the official release.

I’m just downloading and installing it now, so will report back if I notice any glaring problems.  The installation has started though, so I’m happy that it is happy that I’ve got Windows 7.

Have you found any problems?  Let us know in the comments, or shoot me an email steve@thenokianetwork.com

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Ovi Maps Gets An Update

Nov 27

Posted by steverowlands in Applications, Updates | Comments


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Nokia’s built in mapping and navigation software, Ovi Maps, has had a small update to V3.01 09wk44 b01.  Whatever that means.

Anyway, from spending a little time having a look round, there doesn’t seem any amazing new functionality so I’m presuming the update will have been a few bug updates.

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This update was available on my N86, so I’m not sure which other devices will have the update available.  At least it’s nice to know the Ovi Maps team haven’t given up on Symbian 3rd Edition just yet, as it was seeming like they were concentrating on 5th Edition only for a while.

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