Nokia has introduced new upgraded software “OS 2006 edition” for the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet.Nokia has introduced new upgraded software “OS 2006 edition” for the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. The upgraded version boasts of support for rich Internet communications, including pre-installed Google Talk, on a portable broadband mobile device. This will allow the Nokia Internet Tablet users to instantly communicate with people, both through instant messaging and Voice over IP.
The additional features of the new software edition include enhanced text typing with full-screen finger keyboard, improved memory performance, and fresh look. Additionally, there is an improved home view desktop that allows users to choose from a variety of small applets to enable fast access to Internet services.
Ari Virtanen, vice president – convergence products, multimedia, of Nokia said, “We are pleased to offer this software upgrade to both the existing user base of the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet as well to new users. Since the launch of the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, we have received a lot of positive feedback along with requests for both small and large improvements”.
In addition to Google Talk, which is based on open standards and is compatible with all instant messaging clients that support Jabber/XMPP, the tablet also offers Google as the default search provider, which makes it even easier for users to get the information they need quickly and easily.
The upgraded Internet Tablet software platform can also support SIP based VoIP solutions for broadband business benefit. Standalone software applications, like the popular Gizmo project by SIPPhone Inc, is planned to be available for the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. The Gizmo Project has a rich feature set including the capability to make and receive calls from public telephony networks.
The Tablet is a Wi-Fi enabled device optimized for Internet communications in a slim pocketsize format. It features an impressive high-resolution (800×480) 4.13″ widescreen display with zoom and on-screen, full-screen finger keyboard or handwriting recognition, ideal for viewing online content over Wi-Fi. Apart from Wi-Fi, the device can also connect to the Internet using Bluetooth wireless technology by means of a compatible mobile device.
The Internet Tablet OS 2006 edition, based on popular desktop Linux and Open Source technologies is expected to be available during the second quarter of 2006 in selected countries in Europe and America. It can also be downloaded free of charge from the Internet www.nokia.com/770.
