Firmware is a term sometimes used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs that internally control various electronic devices. Typical examples range from end user products such as remote controls or calculators, through computer parts and devices like harddisks, keyboards, TFT screens or memory cards, all the way to scientific instrumentation and industrial robotics. Also more complex consumer devices, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, synthesizers, etc., contain firmware to enable the device's basic operation as well as implementing higher level functions.
New N80 v 5.0719.0.2 firmware out
Nokia has released a new firmware for N80(ie) with version number v 5.0719.0.2. It's available via NSU but not FOTA. I've just installed it, so the only change noticed yet is that Y-Browser no longer works. The phone give a security error message when you try to start the app. I'll post more after more testing.
New N80 firmware - 4.0707.0.7
Nokia released the new 4.0707.0.7 firmware for N80 a little more than a week ago. I have now run this firmware on my N80 for a little over a week. And itæs time to review what the pros and cons of this new firmware are. Do you really need it? Read my experiences with it and make up your own mind.Read more »

