Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has received a big update in the form of Firmware Update 50.0.005, which makes the Nokia 5800 a lot better to use. Over 8 million handsets sold, this update will affect more users than most, so is a very welcome addition. To find out what Firmware Update 50.0.005 has to offer for your Nokia 5800.

Firmware Update 50.0.005 also offers compatibility with the latest version of Ovi Maps, bringing completely free turn-by-turn navigation to the masses. Firmware Update 50.0.005 will be available both OTA (Over The Air) and via Nokia Software Updater, although it may not be available in all regions simultaneous, so keep checking if not.

If you have a Nokia 5800, check the software updater on the device or your computer because some people have seen the v50 update already. One prominent change is kinetic scrolling within the application menu. There are other new features, so check out the change log after the jump.

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NEW FEATURES

• Browser 7.2
• Lifecasting (with Maps 3.0T SR3.0)
• Flash Video Phase-3 – Flashlite 3.1.7.x
• Gimlet Touch 2.2
• Kinetic scrolling in Appshell (Menu grid)
• OVI Sync 2.0
• Hurriganes Music Player
• Enable Side lock Key functionality during Swipe UI (Calendar/Clock alarm)
• Windows 7 Device Stage Support
• OVI store 1.5.6
• Quick Office v4.2
• OVI Music
• Cherry v2.1
• Rihanna service launcher
• OVI contacts 1.50.8
• Workaround for Niagara (SMD) display module for DFS52.50 based products

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