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 E7 - Review

The E7 is a smartphone designed and manufactured by Nokia with runs the Symbian^3 mobile operating system. The device features a 4 inch touch display and a landscape slide out QWERTY keyboard. The E7 has an 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash which is capable of capturing HD video at 720p and has 16GB of storage. Specifications First Impressions You can read our detailed review of the Nokia E7 below

Nokia E7 vs. Nokia N950 - Video Comparison

The Nokia E7 and the Nokia N950 may look similar from the outside, but they are two very different monsters. The biggest differences between the two is the operating systems with the E7 running Symbian while the N950 runs Meego.

Check out this video comparison of the two devices and see how they stack up against each other:

Nokia E7 running Symbian Anna demonstrated

The Nokia E7 is a business focussed smartphone which runs Symbian Anna. The device features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage  an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture  a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

Check out the following video which shows the Nokia E7 running the Anna update.

Nokia E7 - First Impressions

I have just received the Nokia E7 for trial and I am excited to get a hands on with the device. After having the Nokia N8 trial back in December I have been waiting to see what the E7 had to offer that set it apart from the N8 and I knew I was about to find out.

How to win a Nokia E7

Here is a chance to win one of seven brand new Nokia E7 devices. They have been hidden in various locations around the world. Some of these locations are virtual and can be found on Ovi Maps, others are physical, actual places in actual cities.

The Nokia E7 is a business centered phone which features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

Nokia E7 starts shipping today

The highly anticipated Nokia E7, The Latest flagship device to the Nokia E-Series has started shipping today. The device features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

Check out the video that follows of some first impression of the lucky users in Helsinki, Finland who are among the first to get their hands on the device

Nokia E7 - EMail features demonstrated

The Nokia E7 features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is

It runs the Symbian OS and is aimed at the business user, especially due to its keyboard. Check out Nokia's official demonstration of the Nokia E7's emailing capabilities, in the video that follows

Nokia E7 - Video Preview

The Nokia E7 features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

Check out this preview video from PhoneArena on the Nokia E7 below:

Nokia E7 vs HTC Desire Z - Video Comparison

Check out the comparison video below, between the Nokia E7 and the HTC Desire Z. With their full QWERTY keyboards, both devices may be aiming at a business audience, but provide very different experiences with Symbian^3 OS on the E7 and Android on the Desire Z. The video mostly looks at the device's hands on feel.

Nokia N8 vs. Nokia E7

The Nokia N8 and the Nokia E7 are both great phones but are built to suite different audiences. The E7 is business oriented while the N8 is an entertainment device. The choice would simply come between the 12MP camera with Xenon flash verses the full QWERTY keyboard for most users, but take a look at some of the other features side by side to help you choose the phone which is best for you.

Nokia E7 - Hands On Video

The Nokia E7 is a business class device running Symbian^3 mobile OS from Nokia. The device features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

Check out this hands on video with the Nokia E7 below:

Nokia E7 - Outdoor sunlight visibility test

The Nokia E7 takes the mantel of business flagship following it's announcement at Nokia World 2010. The device features a 4.0 inch touch display, 16 GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 680 MHz processor with 256 MB of RAM.

Check out the video below which tests the device outside, under direct sunlight.

Nokia E7 - Hands On

The Nokia E7 was announced yesterday at the Nokia World 2010. The device features a 4.0 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 680 MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

Check out a hands-on with the Nokia E7 below:

Nokia E7 - Hands On Video

The Nokia E7 features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.

This Symbian^3 device was launched at Nokia World 2010 and is due out this holiday season.

Check out the following hands on video with the upcoming Nokia E7 in black:

Nokia E7 - Unboxing and Hands On Video

The HandHeld Blog has an unboxing and hands on video with the Nokia E7. The device features a 4 inch touch display, a full QWERTY keyboard and 16GB of storage. An 8 megapixel camera is available for taking photos or shooting video.