Symbian Platform Releases

Symbian Platform Releases

Ready to start slinging code? Let this page be your guide to the developer site pages for the existing and planned Symbian platform releases.


For the long-term view, check out the platform roadmap on our developer website.


Symbian^1

Has a wide range of features including a Web browser, email support, productivity and PIM applications, Web runtime for easy creation of Web applications, an EKA2 real-time microkernel, SMP support, SQLite integration, full multi-tasking & multi-threading, a rich middleware including location, multimedia and seamless multibearer communications framework, LBS & GPS support, remote management support, advanced audio/video capture and playback.


  • The Symbian^1 overview and release notes.


    • Symbian^2

    The first open version of the Symbian platform. It extends Symbian^1 with a number of features, including home screen support for embedded widgets, flexible support for different form factors and input methods, and an improved location event framework.


  • The Symbian^2 overview.


    • Symbian^3

    The second open version of the Symbian platform. It extends Symbian^2 in many ways, including graphics support for advanced layering and effects, full HDMI support for a great television playback experience and improving data performance - ideal for streaming high definition audio and video.


  • The Symbian^3 overview.


    • Symbian^4

    Symbian^4 is expected in 2010. It will feature Direct UI - a complete makeover of the touch UI, Qt as the primary runtime and the majority of SHAI in place, making hardware adaptation easier than ever before.


  • The Symbian^4 overview.