Nokia releases second wave of Nokia Belle Refresh update

It wasn’t to long ago that Nokia first started rolling out the Belle Refresh update to the first generation of Symbian^3 devices, which include the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7, Nokia Oro and the Nokia 500. As you can image the company will have several devices to cover and the first wave of updates have now been completed. Nokia is now reported to have started the second wave of the Belle Refresh update which carries the name ‘Improved Software’ and the 111.040.1511 version number .

Nokia Belle Refresh software updated and change-log

Nokia has released the Nokia Belle Refresh software update to their first generation of Symbian^3 devices. The Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7, Nokia Oro and the Nokia 500 which will receive the software version 111.040.1511, while the Nokia E6 software version will be 111.140.0058.

and brings new widgets, a new web browser, updated media player, better support for flash videos along with general performance and usability improvements.

Nokia has released the Symbian Belle Refresh software update for older Symbian devices

Nokia has confirmed that the Nokia Belle Refresh update will start rolling out for the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7 and Nokia Oro. The software version on these devices will be updated to version 111.040.1511

The Nokia E6 will receive software version 111.140.0058 starting later this week while the Nokia 500 update will begin within the coming weeks.

Nokia Belle Refresh update coming to first generation Symbian^3 devices

We know that the first generation Symbian^3 devices will not be receiving the Nokia Belle FP1 or newer updates. However Nokia promised to continue offering More fixes and changes to these handsets. 

A report along with some screenshots show off what we can expect from this upcoming update named ‘Nokia Belle Refresh’.

Nokia 701 vs Nokia C7 - Video Comparison

One thing you would have noticed in the recently released Nokia 701 is it’s physical similarities with the older Nokia C7.  So it wasn’t too long before someone would decide to put these two devices up against each other and Symbian World has done just that. The C7 is running Symbian Anna while the 701 runs Symbian Belle.

Nokia 701 vs. Nokia C7 - Video Comparison

One thing you would have noticed in the recently released Nokia 701 is it's physical similarities with the older Nokia C7. So it wasn't too long before someone would decide to put these two devices up against each other and Symbian World has done just that. The C7 is running Symbian Anna while the 701 runs Symbian Belle.

Check out the video comparison below :

Symbian Anna update now available

The Symbian Anna update has finally started rolling out for the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and the Nokia C6-01 in key European and Asian markets including UK, France, Italy and India.

Nokia C7 running Symbian Anna demonstrated

This is a promotional video from Nokia which shows the Nokia C7 running Symbian Anna. The device features a 3.5 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and is powered by a 680 MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

The Symbian Anna update is expected to arrive on the C7 very soon.

Nokia C7 receives PR 1.1 (013.016) software update

The Nokia C7 has received a firmware update in the form of PR 1.1. This takes the version of the software on the C7 to 13.0.16. You can get access to this update using the Nokia C7's Over The Air software update feature or by connection your device to Nokia's Ovi Suite software.

Nokia C7 vs. Nokia C6-01

The Nokia C6-01 and Nokia C7 both run the new Symbian^3 and have very similar specs and prices. The guys at ReviewMeMe may have made your choice easier with the following video comparison between the two devices:

Nokia C7 receives (012.004) software update

The Nokia C7 has is now receiving the version 012.004 software update. The C7 features a 3.5 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and is powered by a 680 MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

Nokia C7 - Unboxing Video

The Nokia C7 features a 3.5 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and is powered by a 680 MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

The C7 is one of the Symbian^3 devices recently launched by Nokia.

James from TracyAndMatt un-boxes the Nokia C7. 

Nokia C7 - Unboxing Video

The Nokia C7 is one of the first Symbian^3 smartphones aimed at  a budget concious audience with an impressive set of features. It features a 3.5 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and is powered by a 680 MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

Check out the unboxing video of the Nokia C7 below:

Nokia C7 starts shipping

The Nokia C7 is the second device from Nokia featuring Symbian^3 to start shipping. This launch comes hot on the heals of the Nokia N8 which started shipping on the 30th of September.

The Nokia C7 launch also features a new contest. Because the device which is centered around social networking, Nokia will look for the most active Facebook user from 1.4+ million fans of the company's Facebook page. Five of the selected finalists will be provided with a Nokia C7 to organize a party using various social networks.

Nokia C7 - Hands On

The Nokia C7 was announced yesterday at the Nokia World 2010. It features a 3.5 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and is powered by a 680 MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

Check out the following hands on video with the device:

Nokia C7 officially announced

The Nokia C7 was announced today at Nokia World 2010 alongside the Nokia E7 and the Nokia C6. The C7 features a 3.5 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and is powered by a 680 MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

Check out the video presentation of the Nokia C7 below: