Nokia introduces two new updates for Symbian Anna
Nokia expands the online version of Nokia MapsNow that the most current Nokia devices with Symbian ^ 3 should have had the benefit of the Anna updates, Nokia will begin now with the provision of two new updates. Firstly, this is a so-called Service Pack and the Second is an update to the version of Symbian Anna v25.
The Service Pack is mainly according to Nokia, as well as improvements in performance when scrolling through text messages. If the user wants to provide his photos with geotags, the GPS information to the service pack is also available significantly faster. The Service Pack can be carried out via the Nokia Suite, Nokia Software Updater or directly through the menu-point update on the smartphone. The installation file is about 700 KB in size and could be installed easily on our Nokia N8. After installation, the device will be rebooted, but still has all the settings, appointments and contacts.
The update, which is just under 1 MB in size, for Symbian Anna on the other hand, version 25 brings fixes primarily for internal functions of the operating system. For more information about changes to had not yet been put in experience, especially since the update for our Nokia N8 to date not yet available. When the various devices, the software version v25 will receive is always dependent on how you update the firmware on factors such as network operators, product code and branding, especially since the various providers, the firmware first test and possibly adapt to their smartphones. Unfortunately, the press department of Nokia could give no further information on this yet. Both updates, both the service pack and the firmware update will be available for the current device with Symbian ^ 3/Anna. As always with firmware updates, nor the obligatory reference to ensure all personal data before installation.
Nokia Maps for Android, iOS and Co.For some time, is one of Nokia Maps web app available to assist with web browsers that support HTML5, can be used. Until now, the functionality, as we reported in a message, still quite strong and restricted to devices with Android or iOS no real competitor to Google Maps. Meanwhile, Nokia has the web app of maps but also further developed and equipped with new functions, which is approaching the functionality of the navigation software from Google. It is now possible in addition to the route guidance, including information on public transportation and off-line use of the map. Here, the off-line feature as with Google Maps for Android will be realized in that the user need, map it on his smartphone via WLAN invites.
In July of this year we also reported in a message on the revised web version of Nokia Maps and its new features. How Nokia is now reporting on his blog Conversations by Nokia, the functionality has been further extended. So it is now possible, at least for users of Google Chrome, the 3D view without additional browser plug-in to use, with other browsers currently require a plug-in. According to Nokia the alternative Internet browser, however, are in the testing phase. Furthermore, were the so-called heat maps to 56 cities, worldwide. With these cards, the user receives an overview of problems regarding attractions, nightlife or shopping in a foreign city. The possibility to obtain information on public transport and to be thereby creating routes from A to B has been expanded. Thus, the route planning for a total of 420 cities is available in 30 cities are also detailed timetable information available.
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