Symbian^3 is the first fully open source version of the Symbian platform, and the second release of the Symbian platform by the Symbian Foundation. It extends Symbian^2 in many ways, including graphics support for advanced layering and effects, full HDMI support for a great television playback experience and improved data performance – ideal for streaming high definition audio and video. View the full press release or our blog for more information.
There’s a lot to benefit both users and developers in Symbian^3!
The most important improvements to the user experience:
- Networking An improved networking architecture, ideal for streaming high definition audio and video
- Multimedia Full HDMI support with HDCP to provide a great high definition video experience when plugging your mobile device into a television
- Graphics Re-architected to harness the full power of graphics hardware acceleration and provide support for advanced layering and effects
- Usability Improved single tap support to make the UI more fluid and easy to use
More Symbian ^3 Screenshots
S^3 also introduces major advances, which include:
- HDMI support
- Music store integration embedded within the radio
- More efficient memory management
- A new 2D and 3D graphics architecture
- The industry-leading networking architecture, ready for 4G networks
- One-click connectivity
- Usability enhancements
- Intuitive Homescreen
Read More – Press Release – Source
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