Nokia Belle FP1 vs. Belle FP2 on the Nokia 808 Pureview

As the flagship Symbian device, the Nokia 808 PureView is the first to be treated to the latest software updates. While the Nokia Belle FP2 update has still not been officially released, some users got early access to the update as a result of an accidental release.

The following video shows a side by side comparison of the 808 Pureview running Belle FP1 and FP2, giving you an idea of some of the features you can expect in the latest update.

Symbian Carla not cancelled confirms Nokia

A couple of days ago we reported that Nokia may be cancelling Symbian Carla in favor of directing their resources on Windows Phone. However it turns out this may have been a rumor.


Nokia has clarified that they have no intention of cancelling the Carla update and in fact Carla was just a codename for the Belle Feature Pack 1 update which started rolling out last month for the Nokia 603, Nokia 700 and the Nokia 701. This is the same version of Symbian OS which will run the upcoming Nokia 808 PureView.

What's new in Nokia Belle FP1

The Nokia Belle Feature Pack 1 (FP1) update was released a couple of days ago for the Nokia 701, Nokia 700 and the Nokia 603. The Nokia Belle FP1 update will offer a faster processor (overclocked to 1.3GHz), Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Headphones, 20 new widgets, improved web browser, updated multitasking and an updated notification area.

Check out the features of the Nokia Belle FP1 update demonstrated in the following video.

Nokia Belle FP1 update released for Nokia 701, 700 and 603

Nokia Asia has announced that the Nokia Belle Feature Pack 1 (FP1) update which was reported back in March has started rolling out for the Nokia 701, Nokia 700 and the Nokia 603.

Nokia Belle FP1 software update coming next

The Nokia Belle update wont be followed by Nokia Carla after all. It turns out Nokia Belle Feature Pack 1 (FP1) is the next update in line for Symbian devices and the new version will debut on the Nokia 808 PureView.

[Guide] How to hack your Nokia Symbian Belle or Bell Refresh devices

Nokia has released the Symbian Belle software update for all Symbian^3 and Symbian Anna devices and users who rely on hacking their handsets will find that they are no un-hacked and that all old unsigned apps which have been installed will be removed after the update.

The following guide will show you how to hack your Nokia Belle devices including the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7 and Nokia Oro.