Software Update: Nokia Ovi Suite 2.1 Beta

Nokia released a new beta version of Ovi Suite last Thursday. This program, the successor of Nokia PC Suite, Nokia Music, Nokia Software Updater and Nokia Map Loader, among others, allows you to connect a Nokia phone to a Windows PC via an infrared, bluetooth, USB or serial connection. to transfer files such as photos, documents and music back and forth, synchronize the calendar and e-mail, organize contacts and update the system software. In addition, Ovi Suite can also be used to send SMS messages and make a backup.

New in version 2.1 is, among other things, the possibility to save contacts online as a backup. Also, contacts can now be synced with Mozilla Thunderbird and support for Windows 7 has been improved. To download this beta release, a free account at Nokia’s ovi.com. The most important improvements in version 2.1 are listed for you below:

Key new features:

• Contacts sync with Ovi.com – keep your contacts safe online
• Video support – transfer, play and share your videos
• Get new device applications (Independent Application Delivery, IAD) – keep your device applications up-to-date
• Windows 7 support – extended support for new operating system versions
• Download Ovi Share library – get a copy of your Ovi Share content to your computer
• Contacts sync with Mozilla Thunderbird – support for new, popular desktop PIM applications
• Error fixes and performance improvements
• New languages ​​(Hindi, American English and Ukrainian)