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Nokia releases second wave of Nokia Belle Refresh update

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It wasn’t to long ago that Nokia first started rolling out the Belle Refresh update to the first generation of Symbian^3 devices, which include the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7, Nokia Oro and the Nokia 500. As you can image the company will have several devices to cover and the first wave of updates have now been completed. Nokia is now reported to have started the second wave of the Belle Refresh update which carries the name ‘Improved Software’ and the 111.040.1511 version number .

The Improved Software update brings more widgets, updated core apps and general performance and usability improvements to the devices. You can perform the update on your devices OTA (Over-the-Air) or by using the Nokia Suite. The update is around 13MB in size and users are advised to backup their data before performing the update.

Also make sure to reboot your device once the update is complete.

The change-log of the Belle Refresh update version 111.040.1511 is as follows
  • Web browser is now v8.3.1.4 (was 7.4.2.6 in Belle) and has better HTML5 support
  • More clock widgets (digital clock lookalike)
  • Other useful widgets: Calendar Agenda view, RSS Widget, Bookmark, Music player Medium size, Weather now, Weather forecast, My location, Facebook, Mobile Data Counter
  • Notes widget, for quick access to notes and to create a new one.
  • Facelift (of playback controls) and functionality for Music player (split of Albums and Artists at last, implemented with tabbed interface, plus warnings of hearing loss when listening with headphones at high volume) – v17.1.14 (was 17.0.16 in Belle)
  • Maps Suite 3.9 built-in (for the full firmware image via Nokia Suite)
  • Qt 4.8.0 now built-in
  • (for N8 only) Big Screen now built-in
  • (for N8 only) DLNA play now built-in
  • (for N8 only and only via Nokia Suite full flash) ColorizIt utility built-in
  • Numerous assorted fixes and optimisations, including Flash video support – high bitrate videos and content are now handled fine, without crashes
Keep in mind that the update is still in the process of rolling out and may have not reached your particular region. Some components of the update may be applies as individual updates through the Nokia SW Update app.

After you have received the Belle Refresh update, you may also receive some additional updates including the latest version of Microsoft Office for Symbian, the Search app and the Social app.

Have you received the Belle Refresh update for your eligible Symbian device? Leave us a comment below if you have.


source – AllAboutSymbian
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Nokia Belle Refresh software updated and change-log

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Nokia has released the Nokia Belle Refresh software update to their first generation of Symbian^3 devices. The Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7, Nokia Oro and the Nokia 500 which will receive the software version 111.040.1511, while the Nokia E6 software version will be 111.140.0058.

and brings new widgets, a new web browser, updated media player, better support for flash videos along with general performance and usability improvements.

The Nokia Belle Refresh update brings the following features and improvements to your Symbian smartphones:
  • A new browser with HTML5 web apps support, a new set of home-screen widgets, and the previously released Microsoft Office Mobile App and Nokia Maps Suite 2.0 in one package.
  • Nokia N8 will have some extra apps for imaging.
The update will roll out in phases, with the unlocked variants first in line. This will be followed by the country and operator variants based on their approval process.

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The full change-log of the Nokia Belle Refresh (111.140.0058) update is as follows:
Browser 8.3 (without UI Threading):
  • Full HTML5 Support
  • Services available also offline
Nokia Maps Suite 3.09 – available via IAD in case of FOTA update:
  • Use your voice to search – Maps and Drive
  • See your photos on Map
  • Multi-point routing with the route planner
  • Explore cool places nearby, straight from your home screen.
  • Public transport integrated with line information and departure times.
Social 1.5 – available via IAD in case of FOTA update:
  • Automatic Contacts linking to Facebook and Twitter
  • New home screen widgets
  • Improved performance
  • Renewed app layout & FB notifications
Imaging Update (Only for Nokia N8):
  • Big Screen
  • Colorize IT (excl. China)
  • PlayTo (home electronics connectivity)
  • Gallery widget
  • Qt4.8
  • Ovi Services branding to Nokia Services
  • Updated Nokia Store
Improved music player:
  • Refreshed ‘Now Playing’ view
  • Lists are tabbed for easy access , swipe from one tab to another
  • New ‘Artist View’
  • Play & pause in pull-down status pane
New widgets:
  • Clock, analogue big
  • Clock, mechanic
  • Clock, text
  • Clock, flip
  • Calendar, agenda view
  • RSS widget
  • Bookmark
  • Contact, individual (Social upgrades)
  • Contact, Group (group support upgrade)
  • Music Player, medium
  • Weather, now
  • Weather forecast
  • My Location
  • Social widget
  • Facebook, summary
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Mobile data counter
  • Search
  • Email, new arrival
  • Gallery
  • Notes
  • Email, detailed
Toggles:
  • 2G/3G
  • Offline
  • Silent
  • BT on/off
  • Cellular data on/off
Check out the following video demo of the Nokia Belle Refresh update running on the Nokia N8

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Nokia has released the Symbian Belle Refresh software update for older Symbian devices

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Nokia has released the Symbian Belle Refresh software update for older Symbian devices

Nokia has confirmed that the Nokia Belle Refresh update will start rolling out for the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7 and Nokia Oro. The software version on these devices will be updated to version 111.040.1511. The Nokia E6 will receive software version 111.140.0058 starting later this week while the Nokia 500 update will begin within the coming weeks.



The update will be rolled out in phases, with the unlocked variants being the first in line to receive the update. Country and Operator variants will follow depending on the various approval processes. For those who don’t know the Symbian Belle Refresh is the version of Symbian Belle Feature Pack 1 which Nokia will make available to the early generation Symbian^3 devices which don’t have the powerful hardware of the newer devices. The Symbian Belle Refresh change-log is as follows: Browser 8.3 (without UI Threading)
  • Full HTML5 Support
  • Services available also offline
Nokia Maps Suite 3.09 - available via IAD in case of FOTA update
  • Use your voice to search - Maps and Drive
  • See your photos on Map
  • Multi-point routing with the route planner
  • Explore cool places nearby, straight from your home screen.
  • Public transport integrated with line information and departure times.
Social 1.5 - available via IAD in case of FOTA update
  • Automatic Contacts linking to Facebook and Twitter
  • New home screen widgets
  • Improved performance
  • Renewed app layout & FB notifications
N8 Imaging Update
  • Big Screen
  • Colorize IT (excl. China)
  • PlayTo (home electronics connectivity)
  • Gallery widget
  • Qt4.8
  • Ovi Services branding to Nokia Services
  • Updated Nokia Store
Improved music player
  • Refreshed 'Now Playing' view
  • Lists are tabbed for easy access , swipe from one tab to another
  • New 'Artist View'
  • Play & pause in pull-down status pane
New widgets
  • Clock, analogue big
  • Clock, mechanic
  • Clock, text
  • Clock, flip
  • Calendar, agenda view
  • RSS widget
  • Bookmark
  • Contact, individual (Social upgrades)
  • Contact, Group (group support upgrade)
  • Music Player, medium
  • Weather, now
  • Weather forecast
  • My Location
  • Social widget
  • Facebook, summary
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Mobile data counter
  • Search
  • Email, new arrival
  • Gallery
  • Notes
  • Email, detailed
Toggles
  • 2G/3G
  • Offline
  • Silent
  • BT on/off
  • Cellular data on/off
[NOTE] Certain apps may stop working after the update due to compatibility issues. You will have to update these apps through the Nokia Store.
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Nokia Oro introduced

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Nokia Oro introducedNokia introduces the Nokia Oro which will be available in select markets. This premium product will feature 18-carat gold plating, sapphire crystal and premium leather.

Nokia has decided not to change what they have done right with the Nokia C7 as the Oro shares the hardware with it's not so distant cousin - With a 3.5" display, 8 megapixel camera with HD video capture and a range of connectivity options including 3G, Bluetooth and microUSB connectivity.

This device is definitely aimed at an elite audience who want a mobile device which will stand out among their peers.



The Nokia Oro will be available in Eastern Europe, China and Middle East in the third quarter of 2011 and start at EUR 800.


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