[phatdumi]

Stumbled on this article and wondered what if it turns out true!!!!! Just got the N97.

http://uk.techcrunch.com/2009/08/11/nokia-ditching-symbian-for-maemo-german-ft-reports/

[radical24]

no, not that i know of. it will become a symbian foundation production and the next symbian release will be from the foundation but as is it is not going anywhere. i think it has a good chance to evolve into something better than it is today but that is only a good thing. they have invested too much money and man power into making symbian foundation there is really in my opinion no way they will abandon the project. 

symbian will become the mid range existence where linux will be the high end at least that is what i understand about this as is now.  

Message Edited by radical24 on 12-Aug-2009 08:35 PM

[phatdumi]

Cheers mate. You seems like you got your claws deep into Nokia, could you tell wheather the rumours am hearing about FW V12 for N97 is about to be unleashed pretty soon are true or not

Message Edited by phatdumi on 13-Aug-2009 01:26 PM

[matt_t]

I read somewhere that a firmware update was due in September and would include Skype on the unbranded handsets.   I know 3 install it on their branded handsets already here in the UK.

I doubt Nokia will kill off Symbian that quickly, Symbian2 (S60 v5.1) is due a beta release later this year and the N97 is supposed to be already hardware compatible for us to upgrade to.  The current plan is for Symbian2 to be updated bi-annually.

Best we wait and see.

Message Edited by matt_t on 13-Aug-2009 02:12 PM

[radical24]

yes it looks like v12.... might be showing up sooner then we thought prepare to check often via nsu or fota ( i am hoping that this release will be finally available via fota ) start checking maybe next week.........tho again as always no guarantees. nobody really knows when it will finally show up 

[matt_t]

I don't bother checking for updates.  Nokia kindly send me a text when a firmware update or other software enhancement is available for my N97.

Message Edited by matt_t on 13-Aug-2009 03:16 PM

[radical24]

yes they send one to me too, only by the time i get it, i already have the newest firmware installed....don't have the patience to wait for delay of information  

[matt_t]

That's a shame.  Mine seem to turn up as soon as the new software is available.

[psychomania]

In the UK i've yet to have a text from "my nokia" that arrived on time for any of my phones.

They tend to turn up days/weeks/months after the firmware has actually been released.

[phatdumi]

I had a txt telling there were was a new update a month after I had upgraded when I was on the N95 8Gb. So will keep checking and am hoping some of the issues I've had have will be addressed. 

thanx for the Info guys

[matt_t]

LOL.

That sounds just like Apple with their iPhone firmware updates.  They were usually a few weeks out of date.