Symbian^3 is the latest version of the world's most popular smartphone operating system, and is supported by the brand new Nokia N8.
Bringing a host of new services to the Symbian^ platform, this long-anticipated update is the biggest and most exciting one yet, adding over 250 new features for users to enjoy.
Some of the most important new Symbian^3 features are:
Better home screens
You can now have lots of home screens on your phone and customise each one with your choice of widgets and apps. The new widget manager makes it easy to switch between apps and screens, and you can monitor multiple weather forecasts, news feeds, social network updates and email accounts on the same home screen!
Multiple touch input
Quickly and easily control your touchscreen phone using more than one fingertip, and pinch or pull the screen to zoom in or out of details on maps and web pages.
HDMI support
Allows you to plug your phone into a HDTV and enjoy high definition playback at up to 1080p quality, no Blu Ray player necessary.
Improved graphics
Everything runs faster, images look sharper and your phone's screen can now display more details. There's also extra support for 3D games and live wallpapers.
Better multitasking
Symbian^3 manages your phone's memory more effectively, so you can run even more apps at once, and use the new visual task manager to switch between them.
Smoother internet connection
Symbian^3 actually optimises your internet connection depending on what you're doing, meaning less dropped connections and shorter loading times.
Usability improvements
The new 'single tap' feature allows you to open apps and switch between them with one touch. There's also added support for gesture controls, and pinch-to-zoom.
The new Nokia N8 is the first smartphone in the world to support Symbian^ 3, and is available to order now from The Carphone Warehouse website.
