“PR 2.0” Articles

Previously we brought you a few video previews of the upcoming PR 2.0 Firmware being demoed on a Nokia C7. This new update has received a lot of press lately as its apparently bringing 50+ significant changes to Symbian^3, and fixes many issues a lot of people are reporting with the OS. Well today we’ve brought you another preview, where Nirave takes us through the new firmware on a Nokia N8. Hit the jump to take a look.

Nokia has today released a voluntary software update for it’s Symbian^3 smartphones, primarily to address a synchronization issue identified in a limited number of Nokia smartphones using Mail for Exchange on Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Service Pack 1. This does not mean the PR 2.0 firmware has been delayed, as it’s still remains scheduled for the first quarter of 2011. Hit the jump to find out more.

Last week we came across this Symbian^3 PR 2.0 firmware update demo on a Nokia C7, which showed us some of the new features headed to Symbian^3 devices in the PR 2.0 Firmware. The browser didn’t look all too impressive in that demo, however in this one, you’ll notice the browser performing much faster and smoother. Check out the video after the break.

Yesterday we brought to you the Symbian^3 PR 2.0 Firmware Presentation Video, showcasing some of the new features headed to Symbian^3 devices in the PR 2.0 Firmware. Well check out this 9 minute video of the new firmware running on a Nokia C7. I have to say, I’m very disappointed with the browser. It seems to be more of a UI upgrade rather than a performance one. Video after the break.

Check out this Symbian^3 PR 2.0 Firmware presentation video, highlighting some of the key features set to be released in the new update. A faster UI, renewed music player and more importantly a better web browser with a less overpowering keyboard overlay and tabbed browsing, will all feature in the upcoming update. Hit the jump for the presentation video.