Symbian of Today

Symbian of Today

  • Phone and Messaging

    There are so many ways you can use your mobile device to contact your family and friends. Of course you can call someone on the phone or send them a text message, but you can also use Skype, MSN Messenger, Facebook Mobile, Twitter, Google Talk, and many more ways to stay in touch.

    Want to be the first to get the news or an alert as soon as your team scores? Your mobile device can instantly receive updates from any RSS feed, blog, or push email service you subscribe to.

  • Applications

    There are thousands of applications available for Symbian devices. You'll find the apps you need.

    And if there isn't already an app? Then all you're seeing is an opportunity. Symbian Horizon is the app publishing and distribution program which helps you to make a success of your idea.

    And if you don't wish to develop the app yourself, post your concept on Symbian Ideas and let someone else do it for you.

  • Internet

    Surfing the internet is a breeze

    Whether you want to see what your friends are doing on Facebook, read the latest news from CNN or the BBC, buy something on Amazon or eBay or look up a fact on Wikipedia, you can browse the internet just like you would on your desktop or notebook computer.

  • Camera and photos

    High quality cameras take amazing photos

    When you’ve got a camera with up to 12 megapixels combined with the ability to stitch together multiple shots into wide panoramas, along with the ability to take a photo the instant you press the button, you know you’ve got one pretty amazing mobile device.

    Share your photos and videos instantly

    As soon as you’ve taken a photo or shot a video, upload it to Flickr or Facebook so that your friends can take a look. And just to let that special someone know you’re thinking of them, why not attach a nice photo or a funny video to a message and send it to them directly.

  • Music and Radio

    Enjoy music wherever you go

    Download and stream new music to your device and listen to it instantly, then send it to your friends as a message attachment. And you can listen to your music while you’re doing other things on your device, like browsing the internet or typing out an email.

    Listen to the radio

    Tune into an FM radio station and listen through your headphones, or blast it from the external speaker on your device. Tired of manually searching for your favorite station each time? Why not save it as a preset.

  • GPS and Maps

    Never get lost again

    With Symbian and Google Maps you can always find that hidden restaurant or bar that everyone’s talking about. And when you’re there, tag your location and send it as a message to your friend so they can find it too. You can take it one step further and track your friends positions in real time if they use Google Latitude.

    Just like a SatNav

    Whether you’re driving in your car or just walking down the street, your device will guide you to your destination.

    Sport and fitness

    With apps like Sports Tracker you can record exactly how fast you’re running, how far you’ve cycled and keep track of the calories you’re burning. And you can listen to your music while you’re exercising.

  • Banking and Security

    Safe and secure banking

    You can use your phone to pay your bills and do your banking, and even use it as your travel pass when you go through the barriers at the train station.

    Top secret information

    If you’re concerned about your privacy and want to make sure only you can access your messages and make calls, set up face and finger print recognition on your device for the ultimate in security.

    Always use protection

    We provide you with the benefit of Symbian Signed – our sophisticated app verification process – which protects your phone from nasty surprises. You can also install antivirus software on your device to keep out unwanted intrusions.

  • Open Source

    The most widely used software on the planet

    For many of the billions of people in the world, using a mobile device will not only be the first time they experience the internet, but it will also be their first camera, music player and phone. Symbian can help people all over the globe become truly mobile.

    The sky’s the limit

    Now that the Symbian operating system has gone open source, anyone and everyone is free to make their own apps and contribute to the code. With all this potential, imagination is the only limit to what is available on a device.

  • Video and TV

    Watch Mobile TV

    Of course you can watch and share YouTube videos on your mobile device, but apps like SlingPlayer Mobile will let you watch TV whenever and wherever you are, in full screen, in audio only modes, in stereo, via bluetooth headsets and more.

    High Definition video

    Record and watch widescreen High Definition video on your device, share it live with your friends, or hook it up to your TV and watch it on a bigger screen - giving you the ultimate mobile video experience.