latest n85 features

Most of you probably are fans of Nokia and this is by rights as the Finnish-based company manufactures one of the most durable handsets with good performances. The latest N85 comes with a full list of specs including 3.6Mbps HSDPA, EDGE/GPRS, A2DP Bluetooth, WiFi, built-in GPS, FM Transmitter, N-Gage gaming, TV-Out, 3.5 mm headphone jack, USB 2.0 and an OLED screen which is better in color, contrast and it also saves more battery than conventional TFT LCD screens.

Today new firmwares for two nokia mobiles (Nokia N86 and N85) has been released. Now the latest firmware version for N86 is v11.043 and the latest version for N85 isv30.019. Both firmware updates are avaiable through FOTA (learn how to update through FOTA) or you can update through Nokia Software Updater.

Before you go for update, backup all your data, although these phones may contain UPD feature (User Data Preservation) [N86 surely have this feature, but it is better to backup first].

There is no official changelog available for both firmwares. However it is revealed by an updater that new firmware for Nokia N86 has got following new features:

Nokia unveiled its latest multimedia handset Nokia N85 in the mobile market to set completely new standards in sharing, gaming and mobile entertainment. Along with stunning OLED 2.6 inches screen and its sleek or smooth finishing is more than enough to attract style conscious customers.

Nokia N85 (the smallest dual-slider Nseries) features a 2.6″ AMOLED QVGA (240×320 pixels) display that supports 16 million colours. The OLED display should have a faster responce time, refresh rate and use less power than LCD displays and a 5 megapixel camera with support for geotagging.
There are also dedicated gaming keys and 10 pre-loaded demo titles to try out and you will be able to choose 1 game to have for free! Other features include a built-in FM transmitter, GPS and a 3.5mm audio jack. There will also be enough power from the BL-5K battery (1200mAh) for 28 hours of music playback. Many people have asked for the ability to charge their devices through USB, and the N85 is also the first Nseries device to support USB charging!
Like the N79, the N85 will have a microSD card included in the sales package - this time an 8GB card instead of having built-in mass storage.
This device should also be available next month!
It is great to see that Nokia are releasing their devices a lot quicker than before. There has been a long wait for the N96 and fingers crossed that device will also be available within the next month.
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Espoo, Finland - Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N85, the latest Nokia Nseries multimedia computer made to set new standards for mobile entertainment, gaming and sharing. Along with an eye-catching 2.6" OLED screen and smooth, sleek finish, the Nokia N85 redefines the mobile experience. It boasts N-Gage gaming, music with in-built FM transmitter, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and geotagging capabilities, three month integrated license for turn-by-turn voice navigation and high-speed connectivity, all in one device. The Nokia N85 is expected to begin shipping in October 2008 with an estimated retail price of EUR 450, before taxes and subsidies.

"The Nokia N85 was created to be more than the sum of its parts, offering a complete mobile entertainment package designed for connecting, sharing and discovering," said Juha-Pekka Sipponen, Director, Nokia Nseries. "The iconic Nokia Nseries dual slider design has evolved to become smaller and sleeker while integrating the newest features and services to deliver the best mobile experience to date."

With a strong lineup of multimedia features, the Nokia N85 is taking the world of mobile convergence to the next level. Gaming, photos, navigation and music blend together with the newest Ovi and third party services via 3.5G HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity to make discovering and sharing experiences quick and seamless.


Engage and interact
The Nokia N85 is pre-loaded with at least 10 made-for-mobile N-Gage gaming titles that jump off of the screen thanks to the dazzling OLED display and a voucher to activate one full game license. Dedicated gaming keys light up when the device is in landscape gaming mode to further enhance the action-packed experience.

A state-of-the-art 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and bright dual LED flash captures clear, sharp images as well as DVD-quality videos at 30 frames per second. Combined with A-GPS it is possible to geotag favorite pictures to see where each photo was taken using the Nokia Maps application or online sites such as Share on Ovi or Flickr.

Each Nokia N85 comes with an 8 GB microSD card, up to 30 hours of music playback time and its high-fidelity sound means favorite tracks can be enjoyed virtually anywhere. Build a personal music collection from the millions of tracks and playlists available from the Nokia Music Store or other online music vendors, or synchronize PC and mobile music libraries via USB cable. Alternatively, consumers can enjoy RDS radio or a wide selection of stations via the internet. The 3.5 mm audio jack makes connecting a top-quality headset simple and an in-built FM transmitter lets the Nokia N85 play wirelessly through a car or home stereo to really crank up the sound.

While it comes out of the box with a multitude of powerful functionality, the pre-loaded Nokia Download! application makes the Nokia N85 truly customizable by offering a wide range of bespoke content. This includes an outstanding selection of world-class branded entertainment content, the latest in mobile gaming and dynamic applications so users can really make their device their own.