Nokia N9
Nokia Updates Beta Suite 3.5 with N9 Support
Nokia today provided an update to the beta version of Nokia Suite 3.5 for the Windows platform. The newest beta adds support for the Nokia N9 and can be used to sync data/apps, as well as manage the device. Key features include the ability to back up contacts, send and save text messages, transfer multimedia (music, photos, etc.), and download/install software updates to the N9. The software is a free download from Nokia Beta Labs.
Nokia Pushing MeeGo Update to N9
Nokia today began delivering a system update to the MeeGo-powered N9 smartphone. The new system software offers a wide range of benefits, including: NFC tag reading; music controls on lock screen; photo and video shooting with filters; improved multitasking and memory handling; Swype; background noise cancellation; easier app closing by swiping down; and new indicators on the standby screen for calendar and other alerts. Nokia will be pushing the update out in waves and users will be alerted when their device is ready for the new system software.
Nokia Adds NFC Support to Latest Qt SDK
Nokia today announced a new version of the Qt software developers kit that will allow developers to create applications that take advantage of the near-field communications feature of select phones. The Qt SDK will let developers create and test applications written for Symbian smartphones and the MeeGo-based N9. Nokia hopes that application writers download the newest SDK and publish inventive applications that put its Symbian phone's NFC capabilities to use.
Nokia Says No N9 for the U.S.
Nokia has confirmed that the N9 handset will not initially be made available to U.S. buyers. In a statement emailed to Engadget, Nokia said, "After the very positive reception to the launch of the Nokia N9, the product is now being rolled out in countries around the world. At this time we will not be making it available in the US. Nokia takes a market by market approach to product rollout, and each country makes its own decisions about which products to introduce from those available." The N9 is the first phone that will ship with Nokia's MeeGo platform rather than Symbian. Nokia does not plan to make any more MeeGo handsets.
