Symbian S60 5th edition

Symbian S60 5th edition. Following the previous Nokia 5800 XpressMusic unveiled, Nokia unveiled S60 5th Edition SDK and tools available for software developers. With S60 5th Edition, the user interface is extended by the introduction of touch and with full support for tactile feedback.

Enhanced display resolution support and a new Widescreen mode further compliments the touch UI and enables engaging visual experiences.

Also, for the first time, the platform includes a framework for the use of advanced sensor technology. This all allows S60 device manufacturers to create innovative new device concepts for a wider range of user segments, while preserving the rich capabilities of the existing software platform.

The first S60 5th Edition based device, designed for music lovers, was announced - the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. S60 software continues to lead in the support for and use of internet technologies, and includes the Web Browser for S60, which supports desktop-quality browsing with Adobe Flash Lite 3. S60 5th Edition SDK and tools are available to download via Forum Nokia.