Nokia Announces Symbian Anna Update for Symbian Phones

Nokia today announced that Symbian Anna, latest software update for Symbian^3 devices, is now available for download forNokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01 and Nokia E7 phones.

The OS upgrade offers a new user interface, virtual QWERTY keypad in portrait mode, split-screen messaging, enhanced Nokia Maps, better web browsing and stronger security.

Symbian Anna also activates the NFC hardware in the Nokia C7, for easy sharing, games, use with NFC-enabled accessories and reading NFC tags on other items.The Symbian Anna update will be available through Ovi Suite on the PC or the SW Update app on your phone.This is a large download, so for speed and reliability, the Ovi Suite method is best. There is over-the-air update method available, but it’s not recommended unless you have a strong and reliable WiFi connection...

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Friday, November 26, 2010 What Does Icons Mean that appear on Nokia Sets

Nokia users often see different kind of icons beside the network signal indicator and on other different parts of Mobile screens. Let us see what does these icons mean.

Icons:	Explanation:
	The device is being used in a GSM network. The bar next to the icon indicates the signal strength of the network at your current location. The higher the bar, the stronger the signal.
	You have one or more unread messages in the Inbox folder in Messag..
	The battery charge level. The higher the bar, the stronger the charge in the battery.
	You have received new e-mail in the remote mailbox.
	You have one or more missed phone calls.
	An alarm is active.
	You have selected the silent profile, and the device does not ring for an incoming call or message.
	Bluetooth is active.
	An infrared connection is active. If the indicator blinks, your device is trying to connect to the other device, or the connection has been lost.
	A GPRS packet data connection is available.
	A GPRS packet data connection is active.
	A GPRS packet data connection is on hold.
	An EGPRS packet data connection is available.
	An EGPRS connection is active.
	An EGPRS packet data connection is on hold.
	Your device is connected to a PC with a USB data cable.
	Indicate the phone line that you have selected, if you have subscribed to two phone lines (network service).
	All calls are forwarded to another number.
	A headset is connected to the device.
	The connection to a headset with Bluetooth connectivity has been lost.
	A hands-free car kit is connected to the device.
	A loopset is connected to the device.
	A Text phone is connected to the device.
	Your device is synchronizing.
	You have an ongoing push to talk connection.

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How to make your Nokia phone a wireless access point

In HTC smartphones HTC HD2 was probabally first Smartphone that works as a Wireless access point. Using your 3G connection it enabales you to use Internet on your laptop or desktop PC. HTC HD2 is an expensive phone. To get this facility not everyone can buy HD2. Now it is possible for Nokia S60 (Symbian OS) phones users to turn their Nokia phones into a Wireless access point. It is only possible for Nokia phones that have Wi-Fi hardware buil-in on their motherboards.

Internet connection sharing from GSM/3G/Edge was possible already on many Nokia phones via Bluetooth connections and USB cable connections. But Wireless Tethering really makes a difference.
read more.............      http://yasirimran.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-make-your-nokia-phone-wireless.html

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