Nokia makes internet access faster and easier with new browser for Series 40 devices
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
- Nokia Browser 2.0 delivers enhanced speeds and a new user interface for a
faster, better way to explore the web
- Powered by cloud-based servers, it delivers accelerated browsing and reduces
data consumption by up to 90%, without compromising the internet experience
- Web apps from the expanding catalog are easier than ever to explore and
install right in the browser
Espoo, Finland - Nokia has today announced the availability of Nokia Browser
2.0, a major update dedicated to Nokia Series 40 devices. The new version
reduces data consumption by up to 90%, meaning that consumers can enjoy faster
and cheaper internet access. Web sites load up to three times faster in
comparison to devices without cloud-accelerated browsing and consumers will also
benefit from a number of other enhanced capabilities.
From the first look, consumers are easily able to discover new web content and
enjoy one-click access to top, local sites via the Nokia Browser's inviting and
intuitive start page. We have optimized the browser to enable users to easily
stay connected with friends and family at the touch of a button as well as to
share files and links across social networks. The new and improved Download
Manager helps consumers to manage external content easily, saving music, video
or pictures on a memory card, while surfing the internet.
The browser includes a revamped, modern user experience that makes it simple to
find, install and use interesting web apps that offer a richer, more desktop-
like internet experience. Launched in mid-2011, the Nokia Browser is the first
browser of its kind to support web apps, and now boasts a catalogue of more than
10,000 of the latest apps. Several publishers have experienced over a million
downloads in a matter of months, demonstrating strong consumer demand.
With this update, developers will find new monetization capabilities, more
extensive user interface options for their web apps and productivity
improvements for Nokia Web Tools so they can continue delivering engaging,
connected experiences to the 'Next Billion' consumers.
The update supports all forms of Series 40: Touch, QWERTY and Non-Touch,
including the Nokia Asha range, as well as popular devices such as the Nokia C3-
00, Nokia C2-03 and Nokia X3-02. The update will be pre-loaded on some current
and all future Nokia Series 40 devices, while for existing users the update
arrives as a free, optional over-the-air download. New users can download it
from the Nokia Store. The browser is available in 87 languages in over 200
countries and territories.
Nokia Browser 2.0 makes use of cloud-based servers which adapt standard web
pages so that they perform better on Nokia Series 40 devices. Since web pages
are compressed and cached in the cloud, end users can access web sites in a
manner which is faster and requires significantly less data to be sent over
their mobile network. For pay-per-use contracts this will result in more cost-
effective browsing, while users on an operator data plan will be able to do more
web surfing without exceeding their monthly usage limits.
"With our new version, we've created a newer, faster, better browsing
experience. As many consumers around the world will experience the internet for
the first time through a mobile phone, this is a great step towards our goal to
connect the 'Next Billion'," explains Dieter May, senior vice president of
mobile phones services, Nokia.
New in the Nokia Browser 2.0
1. Faster browsing with speed improvements throughout the experience.
2. Easier access to new and popular Web apps to enable a richer and more
engaging internet experience.
3. New, intuitive user interface offers one click access to search, most popular
content and most valuable features.
4. Media handling enhancements provide an easier way to enjoy video, audio and
images. Users can download in background mode while continuing to browse the web
or queue downloads for later when performance or rates are better. Downloads
can be saved to memory cards or phone memory for later offline viewing or
listening.
5. One-click share on Social Networks by remembering Facebook and/or Twitter
login to easily share any page URL and comments from your browser.
Developers can find out more about how the updated browser will enable them to
build rich standards-based web apps
at: http://www.developer.nokia.com/Develop/Series_40/Series_40_web_apps/.
Consumers can download the Nokia Browser 2.0
at: http://store.nokia.com/content/51924
Notes to Editors
Screenshots of Nokia Browser 2.0 are pasted below.
About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an
integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3
billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access
information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia's
technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most
recognized in the world. For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com/about-
nokia
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Nokia Browser 2.0 screenshots
1. Indonesia Start Page -Localized to make it easy for people to find the most
popular content in their market
2. Free Wi-Fi Locator - Smartphone-like web app on an Asha device - consumer
don't have to compromise
3. An app that showcases many features of the platform is this Movie Review app.
This is an excellent example of the type of sophisticated user experiences that
web apps can deliver to our customers
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