Symbian^3
Most exciting user experience ever!
On June 17th the Symbian community officially completed development of the biggest and most exciting Symbian software update yet. Symbian^3 includes over 250 new features for Symbian users to enjoy, from whole new applications to ease-of-use improvements right across the platform. There is much for developers too, including the integration of the Qt runtime - a first look at the future of Symbian app development.
The first Symbian^3 device, the awesome Nokia N8, will be available in select markets during the third quarter of 2010.
See the full line up of S^3 devices.250+ new features
With Symbian^3 you get to enjoy over 250 new features. That means playing high definition video through your phone to your wide screen TV, switching apps with a flick and a tap, organizing your online life on your home screen. Changes under the covers mean that Symbian's heart beats with unrivaled power whilst a refreshed app suite is easier and more fun to use than ever before.
Multiple personalized home screens
Personalize your home screen to fit your life: discover new widgets easily; organize them over as many pages as you like; follow as many email accounts, friend feeds or even weather forecasts as suits you. All with the new Home Screen in Symbian^3.
More info: Home Screen
Multipoint touch
Swipe to scroll, pinch to zoom, and just one tap to open. Navigating around your Symbian device has never been easier or faster.
Put movies and games on the big screen
Take advantage of your flat screen HD TV: plug in your phone to share your holiday photos and videos with family and friends, or to stream your favorite TV series or YouTube video. HDMI support in Symbian^3 makes all this possible.
More info: HDMI
Turbo charged graphics
A new graphics architecture turbo charges Symbian^3. Visual flourishes abound, delivering on the cool factor while ensuring that devices stay fast and responsive. And being Symbian this is all "themeable", so you can really make your smartphone device your own with a new look that goes way beyond wallpaper.Real multitasking
Symbian has always led the field in multitasking: listening to Internet radio while browsing the web and leaving photos uploading in the background are taken for granted. In Symbian^3 improved memory management allows more apps to run at once and a new visual task manager lets you switch apps with just a swipe and a tap. And all with Symbian's famed efficiency to give you long battery life.
Intelligent networking
In Symbian^3 intelligent network management tailors performance to the user's needs: optimizing for high speed when uploading photos or smooth streaming for a VoIP call or video feed. One-click connectivity makes connecting to the Internet a breeze and manages the transition between cellular and WLAN networks, letting you get on with your life and browse without interruption.
Developers
Symbian^3 offers developers some of the most advanced features when it comes to mobile application development. Exploit the full power of Symbian using Symbian C++; try out the Qt runtime for great app development; or exploit the power of Web 2.0 with Symbian's Web Runtime.
Symbian supports both open and de facto standards in app development: in Symbian^3 you can also write applications using the Java programming language or Python, with Silverlight and Adobe Flash available from our partners. As a truly open platform, there is also always the possibility to add your own favorite runtime.
Read more about developing with Symbian^3 in our developer's guide.
Qt on Symbian
Qt, the future of app development on the Symbian platform, is available in Symbian^3 as a technology preview. Take advantage of the great IDE and simple idioms to write apps that will run on S^3 and future releases of Symbian. Even better, you can use the smart installer to deploy your Qt applications to existing Symbian devices, giving you immediate access to a huge market.
More info: Developing with Qt
Web Runtime
The Symbian Web Runtime brings the power of Web 2.0 to the Symbian platform. Developing applications has never been easier: HTML, CSS and JavaScript combine to enable rapid application development. JavaScript extensions - including PhoneGap - provide access to core device functionality such as camera and contacts.
More info: Developing using Web Runtime
