Nokia has announced forthcoming updates to its Symbian Belle operating system that turn the latest range of smartphones into a mobile office for any business. The free updates, called Microsoft Apps, deliver a suite of Microsoft productivity applications to compatible Nokia smartphones to add to the security and manageability features already contained in Symbian Belle.
"Work is an important part of personal lifestyle, aspiration and achievement for many people around the world. Just as Symbian Belle extends the everyday possibilities for social interaction, we wanted to extend the possibilities to manage personal worklife for individuals and employers. Microsoft Apps is another example of Nokia's ongoing commitment to continue delivering value and innovation to Symbian users," said Purnima Kochikar, Vice-President - Business Mobility, Nokia.
"Microsoft productivity apps for Nokia Symbian will help customers remain connected to Microsoft Office documents and services when they are on the go," said Pat Fox, Senior Director, Marketing and Planning, Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Apps will be delivered via software update over the air or via PC download and will function on the Nokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia E7, Nokia E6, Nokia X7, Nokia 700, Nokia 701, Nokia 600 and Nokia Oro.
