Symbian Anna - New Mobile OS from Nokia

Nokia has brought some refreshing changes for its customers through the launch of Nokia E6 and Nokia X7 – the two smartphones with renewed version of Symbian operating system – Symbian Anna.

Symbian Anna Highlights

New Icons

The icons are entirely different from those of the previous versions of Symbian. The oval shaped and colorful icons bring an energizing feel to the users, who are turned off with the old lousy icons on the previous Nokia device.

Split Screen View While Typing -

Symbian Anna includes a new split-screen text entry feature for filling in text fields on web pages or in apps. This allows you to see the page while typing.

Virtual Portrait QWERTY Keyboard:

Virtual QWERTY keyboard in the landscape mode is very common in touchscreen phones with previous version OS. Introduction of virtual QWERTY keyboard in the portrait mode was something not seen in Nokia phones. Symbian Anna features a portrait QWERTY keyboard (similar to that on an Android fulltouch phone), allowing users for one-handed typing.

Nokia Web Browser v7.3

The new Nokia web browser 7.3 comes with a lot of interface changes to make web browsing on your Nokia smartphone easier and more intuitive. The browser supports international domain names and multiple languages including Arabic and Chinese. Always visible, “Go back” button, extended toolbar buttons, and search integrated address fields are some notable improvements on the browser.

Enhanced Ovi Maps

The enhancements have made the search simpler and quicker. The new Ovi Maps provides new public transportation routes, check-in to Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare or local social networks, place sharing options via SMS, even with friends using non-Nokia phones etc. Also you can update and download full country maps through Wi-Fi.

Enhanced Business Features

The update has brought some great feature enhancements for business users. It includes instant messaging with Microsoft Communicator Mobile, email enhancements including full meeting request support, true business grade security with hardware accelerated encryption, and easy and secure intranet access for people who want to get on their company intranet.

Enhanced Social Features

The updated OS has brought so many interesting features to those who get hooked to social networks throughout the day. Some of the enhancements include status updates in contact card, ability to retweet and view the follower list in Twitter, higher resolution image uploads, and ability to add caption to images.

Symbian Anna is now available for Nokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01 and Nokia E7!!
http://press.nokia.com/2011/08/18/symbian-anna-now-available-for-download/ 

Nokia E6 & Nokia X7 - Symbian Anna phones

Nokia has introduced the Nokia E6 and the Nokia X7, two new smartphones aimed at business people and entertainment enthusiasts respectively. The two devices are the first Nokia smartphones to feature the Symbian Anna software, with new icons and usability enhancements such as improved text input, a faster browser and refreshed Ovi Maps.

                                 Nokia E6                                     Nokia X7

Following on from Nokia's highly successful Nokia E71 and Nokia E72 devices, the Nokia E6 is a sleek business smartphone with a full QWERTY keypad and a high resolution touch display. Designed using premium materials such as glass and stainless steel, the device comes in a compact size that makes it easy to use with either one hand or two. The Nokia E6 offers exceptional battery life and the best out-of-the-box Microsoft messaging experience on a business smartphone, including access to Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Communicator Mobile and Microsoft SharePoint.

The Nokia X7 is an entertainment-focused smartphone with a large 4" display ideal for gaming, and an 8 Megapixel camera for capturing pictures and HD-quality video. A distinctively designed device, the Nokia X7 is made from a combination of seamless stainless steel and glass - delivering a solid and durable feel in the hand.

The Nokia E6 and Nokia X7 are also the first smartphones to feature the complete update of the Symbian software (Symbian Anna) user experience. This update offers a host of usability enhancements, including fresh, new icons, improved text input, a faster internet browsing experience and a refreshed Ovi Maps application with improved search and new public transport routes. The renewed software also offers a strong set of new features aimed at business users in particular, including true enterprise grade security with hardware accelerated encryption, and new e-mail features such as full meeting request support.