16 July 2011

Nokia E6 extends business mobility range, using the latest update of Symbian software

Nokia has released the Nokia E6, aimed at business people and youth. The device is the first Nokia smartphones to contain the updated Symbian software, with new icons and usability enhancements such as improved text input, a faster browser and refreshed Ovi Maps.

The Release of Nokia E6 was done through a discussion panel with experts in Social media to discuss the effect it has on our daily lifestyle.

"We are further strengthening Nokia's smartphone portfolio with these Nokia E6,  which offer a more beautiful and intuitive user experience that will soon be available across our latest Symbian range," said Moussa Obied, Activities Development director, Nokia Saudi Arabia and Yemen. "With Nokia E6 and more Symbian devices and user enhancements coming in the near future, we are confident we can keep existing Nokia smartphone customers engaged, as well as attract new first-time and competitor smartphone users."

Following on from Nokia's highly successful Nokia E71 and Nokia E72 devices, the Nokia E6 is a sleek business smartphone with a full QWERTY keypad and a high resolution touch display. Designed using premium materials such as glass and stainless steel, the device comes in a compact size that makes it easy to use with either one hand or two. The Nokia E6 offers exceptional battery life and the best out-of-the-box Microsoft messaging experience on a business smartphone, including access to Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Communicator Mobile and Microsoft SharePoint.and a wide range of chatting application such as "What's App" avalibale on Ovi Store.

The new smartphone is also the first to contain the complete update of the Symbian software user experience[1]. This update offers a host of usability enhancements, including fresh, new icons, improved text input, a faster internet browsing experience and a refreshed Ovi Maps application with improved search and new public transport routes. The renewed software also offers a strong set of new features aimed at business users in particular, including true enterprise grade security with hardware accelerated encryption, and new e-mail features such as full meeting request support.

In coming months the update, which is nick-named Symbian Anna, will also be available as standard on newly shipping Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C6 and Nokia C7 devices, as well as available to download on previously purchased models of those same smartphones.

For more details on the Nokia X7 and Nokia E6, please visit: http://events.nokia.com/discover-symbian

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About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.

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