Video preview of the Nokia N8 PR2 firmware shows it is getting there

posted by Daniel P. / Feb 25, 2011, 9:47 AM

Video preview of the Nokia N8 PR2 firmware shows it is getting there

Another video preview surfaced of the next Nokia N8 PR2 firmware update that is supposed to bring split-screen and portrait QWERTY keyboards, as well as a new browser.

It seems that things haven't moved much along from what we saw a few months ago, but now at least the split-screen QWERTY is shown, along with some of the new browser. This version is probably in testing mode already, so it should hit your Nokia N8 in the next few weeks/months. Not that there aren't custom firmware concoctions out there.

At least we know that Nokia is determined to make good on its promise to keep updating Symbian incrementally, including with the new user interface, hints of which we saw recently.

source: MyNokiaBlog via DailyMobile

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10 Comments

1. OsirisRa

Posts: 46; Member since: Dec 17, 2010

If this update is released before the E7, I'll purchase one. Depending on how much the price is of course.

posted on Feb 25, 2011, 10:12 AM 1

2. rafael.roque

Posts: 78; Member since: Jul 03, 2010

I love my N8 in it's current state, but improvements are always welcomed =) Long Live Symbian OS!

posted on Feb 25, 2011, 11:57 AM 1

10. Lucas777

Posts: 2137; Member since: Jan 06, 2011

what is the appeal of symbian? I just dont see it!

posted on Mar 01, 2011, 12:45 AM 0

3. ps unregistered

Osiris: E7 has been in stores 2 weeks already, in Finland tho.

posted on Feb 25, 2011, 2:40 PM 0

4. NotAFan unregistered

Im not a Nokia fan but N8 design is so beautiful. Colors are so strong, i mean orange phone whats not to like?

posted on Feb 25, 2011, 2:52 PM 0

5. luis_lopez_351

Posts: 951; Member since: Nov 18, 2010

N8 is a hot phone but it just needs a bigger screen at least 3.7" to support its awesome pictures and...,dont get mad, android :) symbian is ok, its simple, but i want android to take control of thee whole phone >:D

posted on Feb 25, 2011, 4:42 PM 2

6. ronald1983 unregistered

? NOKIA " where is continues auto focus in video recording" ?

posted on Feb 26, 2011, 1:51 AM 0

7. dan_md

Posts: 66; Member since: Oct 19, 2010

Based on the video, here is possibe change log for this new update: 1. split screen input entry, addition of QWERTY in portrait 2. agenda view in month calendar mode 3. Redesined browser 4. improved transitions

posted on Feb 26, 2011, 7:54 AM 1

8. ArchBB unregistered

Hey thats not fair! What about s60v5 users? we what this update either. Earning money for E7, or may change my plan.

posted on Feb 26, 2011, 10:23 AM 0

9. DontHateOnS60

Posts: 872; Member since: Apr 20, 2009

And Nokia continues to piss me off with the way they design their UI's...

posted on Feb 26, 2011, 5:08 PM 0

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