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Nokia E6 gets an update for Messaging and Calendar app for Nokia Belle

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Nokia E6 gets an update for Messaging and Calendar app for Nokia Belle

Nokia E6 users running Symbian Belle on to their devices get two small updates for the messaging and calendar app via software update. In order to receive the latest software for the E6 you would be required to update your smartphone firmware to Symbian Belle from Symbian Anna, which can be easily done using Nokia Suite, with the option to backup relevant data and restore it upon update. The latest version for the messaging app (10.00(12)) brings in character count indicator on the top left, while the calendar app (10.03(7)) update handles a fix the Lotus Notes Traveler.

 

Nokia E6 gets an update for Messaging and Calendar app for Nokia Belle

Image Source : Symbian World

We have also read discussions on the calendar update causing failure of flash video playback on the E6, the same had been restored after reinstalling Symbian Belle on the phone. For complete details on the same you may refer to this link. We would recommend users to backup data before updating their phones over software update, as it would ensure complete stability and safety for your data. Upon completing the installation you would be asked to restart the phone and you’re done.

We would love to hear your feedback on the same, if you have any queries about the E6 or the update, do leave a comment and we will get back to you at the earliest. 🙂

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Symbian Belle – Buzz All Around !

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Symbian Belle is the buzz that has been around for while with many devices already been launched and  some models due for an upgrade. The  Nokia 600, Nokia 700, and Nokia 701 are the devices that are ready to use with Symbian Belle.

Why does one need to migrate from Symbian 3^(Build Anna) to Symbian Belle?

The UI has changed to a reasonable extent considering the Symbian development cycle is finished. Nokia has still made an attempt to make sure that it cares of its existing users.

Tops Visible Changes Include:

  • Flexible Widgets
  • Smooth Sweep
  • Notifications Bar
  • Toggle Widgets
  • Modernized Menu
  • Contacts
  • Flexible  Widgets

If we compare the home screens of a Symbian Anna and Belle based device, the widgets on a Belle based device are more flexible and easy to customize leaving the user with ample space and adjustment options and making the phone more personal. The image below is an example of the customization options.

  • Smooth Sweep

The Overall improvements have led to a smoother interface where once can switch between home screens at a faster speed without an inconvenience, although this might vary on handsets depending on display type and the overall  hardware performance.

  • Notifications Bar

The Notifications Bar  is similar to the Android operating system, the top swipe displays a menu providing access to Mobile Data, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Messages and Missed Calls which is comparatively much better than Symbian Anna.

 

  • Toggle Widgets

Toggle widgets are a great way to make things easier which includes Wi-Fi On/Off , NFC, GPS, and Packet Data widget. Toggle between services to enable or disable them.

  • Modernized Menu

The menu design is similar to the Nokia N9. Folder based navigation is no longer a part of the menu, all menu items are accessible within the main menu.

  • Contacts

Contacts have been given a good space and room within the widgets area of different home screens one can add various contact widgets, it includes contacts with larger image and better visibility also the ability to drag an individual contact from one home screen to another.

 

Still Waiting for the Symbian Belle Update for My Nokia E6-00, will keep you posted with an interactive post or a video once I’ve experimented more.