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Nokia Cranks the 'Car Mode' Ignition for Symbian Belle

Sep 13, 2011, 7:46 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Nokia today announced a new Qt-based application for Symbian Belle phones mean to make using the phone in the car safer. Car Mode makes it much easier for drivers to access maps, satellite navigation, traffic updates, music, and voice calls when in their car. In addition to providing easier access to these core functions, the application supports MirrorLink, which pairs the phone with the buttons and controls of their car. This lets drivers access certain phone applications from their dashboard rather than the phone itself. The application will work on the N9 MeeGo device, as well as the Nokia 600, 700, 701 and older devices that have been upgraded to Symbian Belle.

About the author, Eric M. Zeman:

Eric has been covering the mobile telecommunications industry for 17 years at various print and online publications. He studied at Rutgers Newark and University of Kentucky, and has a degree in writing. He likes playing guitar, attending concerts, listening to music, and driving sports cars.

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Jeromeo1980

Sep 13, 2011, 2:00 PM

My Nav unit...

My Navigation system will still be here long after Symbian dies...

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