Nokia has recently released firmware updates for two of its NSeries smartphones – N78 and N82. The N78 firmware has reached version 20.149.051.1 and among notable things updates Nokia Maps to version 2.0 and makes user interface more responsive. This includes faster transitions between screens.

As for the N82, firmware version 31.0.016 adds UDP (User Data Preservation), as well as an update to Nokia Maps, which in turn is more stable after the update. AllAboutSymbian has more details on this one.

Apart from the highlights mentioned above, new firmware versions also make sure overall stability is improved, as many of the known bugs have been fixed. Naturally, it is advised that you backup your device prior to hitting the “Update” button.

(via: Engadget Mobile)

Oficial of Nokia start taking pre-orders for the phone so lets hope that their release date is solid, unlike Vodafone who seem to keep pushing back the date for their contract offerings. This retailer will initially only be selling the Nokia N78 as a SIM free handset, this means that consumers can buy the phone unlocked to all UK networks and simply insert their existing SIM card to retain their mobile number and account details.

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Finally managed to get my hands-on these fabulous devices and ask few questions on this and that. I’ve compared the N96, N82 black, N78, N81 8GB, and the N95 8GB. It took some effort to present the differences, and I managed to get everyone staring at me like I was a maniac.

Below you can notice the dimensions comparison between all those phones mentioned above. From the top: N95 8GB, N82 Black, N96, N81 8GB N81 8GB, N78 (thanks to everyone who pointed out this mistake). Read more…