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Another New Nokia N78 Software Version 12.046 released

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:06:45 +0000

Just less than a month from the last Nokia N78 software update, Nokia has released another software update, which will update your Nokia N78 to version 12.046. This new update will not only available through the “over-the-air” software update, but will can also be updated through the Nokia software updater.

According to the software update site, The new version includes a number of performance improvements including softkey selection, Bluetooth stability, video playback, email sending and alarm clock functions.

To get this software through your Nokia N78 directly, click Menu > Tools > Utilities > Device Manager. Select Options > Check for updates and follow the on-screen prompts. Remember that you can also use Wi-Fi to download the update.

Nokia N78 Available in US This Week

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:48:24 +0000

Available for sale this week, the newest Nokia Nseries device, the N78 is available through select consumer electronics and wireless retailers, online retailers and at the Nokia Flagship Stores in Chicago and New York. Combining advanced mobile features such as integrated A-GPS, a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and high-speed HSDPA connectivity on North American 850/1900 MHz networks, the Nokia N78 retails for approximately USD 560

Each Nokia N78 includes a free three-month trial navigation license for the Nokia Maps service, which enables users to calculate routing information, provides details on up to 15 million different points of interest, and gives audible and visual turn-by-turn directions from point A to point B. For music fans, the Nokia N78 combines two exciting features – a digital music player and an integrated FM transmitter – to enable a complete audio experience. With storage for up to 8GB of music on an optional MicroSD memory card, a music collection can be easily shared and enjoyed in the home or car by playing it wirelessly through the FM radio.

The Nokia N78 also offers widget support, which is enabled by Web Runtime technology. This functionality allows easy mobile access to valuable online information, including weather, sports, news and more. A wide variety of widgets are available through the Download! client on the Nokia N78 or through the MOSH mobile content distribution platform at http://mosh.nokia.com.

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Nokia N78 “over-the-air” software version 11.043 released

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:04:32 +0000

Nokia has release a small software update for Nokia N78. The software update includes improved stability with Bluetooth (headsets and car kits) and music (playback over a long time and content refresh). This release also includes optimized Camera performance and Naviscroll sensitivity improvements.

To obtain this software update, you will have to connect your phone to the internet using WiFi or wireless data network, click Menu > Tools > Utilities > Device Manager. Select Options > Check for updates and follow the on-screen prompts. A total 2MB file will be transfered to your N78 directly.

Nokia Software Updater can not be used with this update.

Source [Nokia Europe]