| Data Communications |
FreeWay or Three Plane Comms Architecture: The Symbian
platform now supports a new IP networking architecture. The new architecture
significantly improves data flow performance and makes it easier for
third-party developers to integrate new technologies, for example
firewalls and hotspot authenticators. It also implements automatic
roaming between different access points, for example WLAN and GPRS.
For more information, see Goals of the Comms
Architecture. One-Click Connectivity (OCC): The Symbian platform now
provides a new way of managing data connections on the Symbian platform.
OCC builds on the existing Application Level Roaming (ALR) solution.
This feature makes the user's interaction with "connecting" and "select
access point" dialogs significantly simple and easier. For more information,
see Extended
Connection Preferences. |
| Device Connectivity |
Remote Network Driver
Interface Specification (RNDIS) support: The Symbian platform
now includes support for RNDIS that defines the communication between
a host and a network device connected over USB. Media Transfer Protocol
(MTP) Improvements: The Symbian MTP implementation now supports
Windows 7, MTP over Bluetooth and also new content formats. MTP Device Services Extension Specification: The Symbian
MTP implementation now supports the MTP device services extension
to the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). For more information, see MTP Device Services Extension Specification. AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) v1.4 Support: A Symbian device user can now see music track names and browse playlists
directly from the screen of a AVRCP v1.4 enabled Bluetooth headset
or remote control. Centralized AT-command Handling: The Symbian platform
now enables all AT commands to be handled using the same mechanism
regardless of the connection type. For more information, refer to
the AT Extension Plug-in API. |
| Device Management |
Support for Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) Management Objects
(MO): The Symbian platform now supports OMA MO like Software Component
Management Object (SCOMO) v1.0, Device Capability Management Object
(DCMO) v1.0 and Connectivity Management Object (ConnMO). It also supports
Nokia Standard Streaming MO. Some enhancements have been made to Browser
MO and Email MO. Other Device Management Enhancements: The Symbian platform
now provides an improved device Lock with security and an enhanced
firmware update installation experience. |
| Location |
Landmark-based URL Parser: The Symbian platform now
supports a parser that converts between landmark objects and URLs.
The parser supports a URL format that is compliant with Ovi Maps.
For more information, see CPosLandmarkParser. New Management Object (MO) for A-GPS: The Symbian platform
now provides an enhancement to Secure User Plane Location (SUPL) now
allows the service provider to provide two access points for a SUPL
server in the MO. This improves the system stability because it acts
as a fallback mechanism in case one of the access points is unavailable. Support for Application Processor Engine (APE) Centric Location
Architecture: Symbian devices can now use the new architecture
based on the APE that offers standardized session IDs on network privacy
and classes that use the SUPL. The architecture converges technology
from OS, middleware and application software layers. Support for Location Based Services (LBS) SUPL Positioning
Module (PSY): The Symbian platform now enables the LBS SUPL PSY
to allow GPS-enabled devices to handle network-based SUPL location
requests. This includes Cell ID based positioning and assistance data
exchange as part of SUPL v2.0. . Support for GPSCost5.0D and GPSCost4.0D GPS chipsets: The Symbian platform now uses the APE-centric architecture to support
GPSCost5.0D and GPSCost4.0D chipsets. A new A-GPS Nokia Positioning
Engine (NPE) integration module replaces the OS LBS subsystem reference
A-GPS version. Support for LBS SUPL Radio Resource LCS Protocol (RRLP): The Symbian platform now uses the APE-centric architecture to support
NPE and RRLP on GPS-enabled device. SUPL 2.0 Trigger Support: The Symbian platform now provides
SUPL 2.0 trigger support that allows the requester to receive location
updates periodically, which is both network and device initiated. Location-based Triggering Enhancements: The Symbian
platform now includes key enhancements that enable integration with
an Context framework to develop plug-ins and increase support for
total and active triggers. An enhanced, dedicated common gateway interface
enables the client to provide multiple CGIs to create a trigger, which
is fired on successful matching with at least one CGI. Enhanced Location Acquisition API to support LocationKnownPositionArea. Here and Now: The Symbian platform now includes Here
and now that offers easy-to-use Web services related to the user's
current location. Here and now allows the user to check the local
weather and get other topical information while on the move. |
| Multimedia |
Mobile TV DVB-H Receiver HAI: Mobile TV Receiver is
a small internal system but does so much more than traditional TV.
It is broadcasted in a multi-grounded environment with high speed
by using low battery power and low memory usage. . OpenMAX IL: OpenMAX IL is a low-level interface used
in mobile devices that allows the Multimedia Device Framework (MDF)
to load, control, connect and unload audio, video and imaging components. . Thin Adaptation of A3F DevSound: The A3F DevSound is
one of the key component in the Sound Device collection that provides
access to the hardware accelerator in audio technology. For more information,
see A3F DevSound
Component. Image Processor library: The Image Processor is an independent
and high-level API and framework which is developed for mobile imaging.
The Image Processor has some pluggable advanced image editing libraries
to perform the Panoramic Stitching function and the Speed View function.
For more information, see Image Processor Library. Camera API Extensions: The Camera API is extended to
support the features such as background processing, continuous digital
zooming, time nudge image capturing and automatic aperture setting.
For more information, see Camera Library. 3GP File Format Library: The 3GP Library component is
a Multimedia plug-in which supports for reading and writing 3GP, 3G2,
and MP4 files. The 3GP Library is also extended to support larger
3GP or MP4 files. . Video Playback from Non-user Interface Thread: Media
Client Video Display is a standalone library used by the Video Client
library to support video playback. For more information, see Media Client Video
Display Library. Video Subtitle CRP: Displays artwork on a video window
using the Video Subtitle CRP component. The Subtitle Graphic library
displays subtitles artwork on the screen through its interaction with
Client Process, Controller Process and WServ Process. For more information,
see Video Subtitle
CRP Component. Dolby Digital Audio Support: The Symbian platform now
supports codecs that enable support for Dolby Digital Audio on Symbian
devices. True Pause in Audio Playback: In the audio playback
request the true pause feature is implemented to stop the audio data
at the physical sound device without stopping the buffer traffic.
For more information, see Pausing and Resuming
Audio Play. Global Surface Updates: The Video Render component is
extended to support the global surface updates. For more information,
see Global
Surface Updates. Metadata Utility Library: The Metadata Utility library
belongs to the Metadata Utility Framework (MUF) component that provides
fast metadata access to audio, video and image media files. For more
information, see the Metadata Utility
Library section. UI Patterns or Thumbnails Enhancement: This is a Multimedia
specific pattern enhancement, which includes many UI (User Interface)
features, listed below:
Multiple customized Home Screens with 6 different widget enabled
screens. Pinch zoom, kinetic scrolling and single-click features. Good screen view with a new UI theme, and renewed icons. Hardware acceleration with fast and responsive UI that creates
new transition effects. Multitasking with Teleport visual task swapper. Intelligent slide
functionality for Hybrid touch and QWERTY slider devices. Mobile TV: Mobile TV uses DVB-H receiver to consume
broadcast digital mobile television. The Symbian platform provides
fast and easy access to all videos and TV media content. One key press
opens videos and TV application suite, and user scrolls and selects
the desired video functionality. This media experience is built with
major components such as Videos and TV, video player and Mobile TV.
Videos and TV support high quality video up to 720 per resolution
at 12 Mbps and 30 frames per second. Image Viewer Application: The Image Viewer application
is used when the client opens an image file for viewing. File Manager,
Messaging, Camcorder and Browser S60 components use the Image Viewer
application. It supports Extended ICL JPEG API, which enables a faster
and less memory-consuming way to rotate and zoom images. FM Radio: The FM Radio application is used to listen
FM radio broadcast over the air. FM radio broadcast is a free service. Video Sharing: Using the video sharing service, both
call users can start sharing their device live camera view or pre-recorded
video clip during a normal circuit switched (CS) voice call. The video
sharing feature allows the user to upgrade and downgrade their call
with one-way video at times of need. The video sharing application
uses the Multimedia Comms Engine API. |
| Multimedia Applications |
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI): The Symbian
platform now supports HDMI technology. HDMI is supported as an external
accessory for audio and video playback for a great television playback
experience. It provides improved data performance and is ideal for
streaming high definition audio and video. The 720p resolution is
supported in still image and video viewing. 5+1 channel audio is also
supported. Home Music Widgets: The Symbian platform now provides
music information through Home Screen Music Widgets. The Home Music
Widgets controls from the Home Screen menu system enables to play
and pause the playing track. The Music Widget supports the Radio Player
and includes the Music Suite Matrix Menu. This menu is configured
through XML and by default supports to launch the functionality listed
below: Fusion Player Application: The Symbian platform now
introduces the Fusion Player, which replaces the existing Media Player
and Video Center applications. It enables access to both online video
services and locally stored videos. If DVB-H device is available,
live TV viewing is also possible. The main features supported by the
Fusion player application are as follows:
To browse stored videos and to see metadata features of the
video, such as title, thumbnail DRM info, size or play-time. To check videos that are pre-installed with the device. To play stored video file in the device. |
| NFC Services |
The NFC (Near Field Communication) Services provides the user
interface as well as the middleware functionality for the NFC technology.
The Symbian NFC implementation provides:
methods for subscribing and discovering tags and NDEF messages. implementation and access (read/write) methods for different
types of NFC targets. methods for handling NDEF messages and accessing NDEF messages
on tags. methods for peer-to-peer communication between NFC devices. ECOM plug-in interface for subscribing and receiving NDEF messages. For more information, see NFC. Note: NFC is available only as a separate plug-in, it is not included
in the Symbian S^3 SDK delivery. The NFC plug-in can be downloaded
from the Nokia Developer and installed. |
| OS Base Services |
Writable Data Paging (WDP): The Symbian platform now
supports WDP. This enables efficient use of memory and allows multiple
applications to run at the same time without physically adding more
RAM to the hardware. This leads to a more responsive system when switching
between a number of running applications. . Symmetric multiprocessor (SMP): The Symbian platform
now supports SMP for multi-core processors, such as the ARM Cortex
A9. This allows device integrators to prototype and prove ARM-based
SMP platforms. 64-bit file server: The Symbian platform now supports
files larger than 2 GB. |
| Productivity |
Nokia Messaging for Social Networks: Nokia Messaging
Social Networking service is a Nokia-hosted consumer service that
provides easy and affordable mobile access to popular social networking
communities. Enhanced Calendar UI Architecture: Calendar UI architecture
has changed to improve flexibility of calendar for regional, religious,
custom-tailors and xSP calendar service needs. Multiple storages are
also supported. For more information, see Calendar Guide. CalDAV Protocol: Calendar application now supports the
CalDAV Protocol, which is an open calendar synchronization standard
contributed by SUN Microsystems. This enables a user to access scheduling
information on remote servers. Enhanced Contacts Application: The Contacts application
in this release includes the following changes:
Integration with social media. Support for Remote Contacts Lookup, for example, from post-installed
Mail for Exchange account. Virtual Phonebook API (supports getting access to the user’s
own contact card). Own contact card. |
| Runtimes |
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| Security |
The Symbian platform now provides an enhanced Security subsystem
that enables device creators to integrate hardware acceleration modules,
which improves the performance of cryptographic algorithms. This is
particularly valuable in intensive real-time use-cases, such as streaming
audio or video over a secure link, where bulk data needs to be encrypted
and decrypted. |
| User Interface |
ScreenPlay, also known as the New Graphics Architecture
(NGA): This new graphics architecture enables device creators
to take advantage of improved software performance, hardware acceleration
and third party graphics engines. It makes it possible to combine
UI components, graphics and video to create highly innovative UIs.
For more information, see The ScreenPlay Graphics
Architecture. Multiple Touch Support: The ScreenPlay version of the
Window Server has been extended to support multiple advanced pointers,
with support for proximity and pressure. The emulator now also supports
multiple advanced pointers. For more information, see Advanced Pointers. Enhanced Touch UI: The touch UI includes the following
improvements:
Multi-page Home Screen enables the user to navigate between
widgets with a simple flick gesture Capacitive multiple touch events are supported. Tactile Feedback utilizes advanced haptics effects. For more information about the new features in Graphics, see What's New in Graphics
in Symbian^3. |