Nokia today released a global software update for the Nokia 6700 classic candy bar phone, adding free, voice guided turn-by-turn drive navigation and more. Here is more info on the update:

Software update sw13.10 (PR3) also contains several other improvements for owners of the Nokia 6700. The camera software has been somewhat improved, with one-step autofocus and the automatic rotation of the menu text to portrait or landscape mode as required. Bluetooth audio connections are more robust and reliable. To make the most of the improved navigation options, the menus have also been tweaked to allow faster access to the application. Overall stability has also been improved.

Nokia 6700 classic data sheet:

Key Features:

?Modern slim design with premium materials and impressive features
?Excellent imaging device ?5Mpix, LED flash for high quality pictures that are easy to share via Bluetooth, cable or uploading
?Fast web browsing with Nokia OSS browser and HSPA (10MBit/S) and HSUPA (2MBit/S)
?Extended talk time ?up to 4 hours for 3G
?Great talk quality -uplink noise cancellation (UNC) blocks out background noise for receiver
?Navigation via internal GPS with Nokia Maps (30 days license)
?Easy to share pictures through favorite sharing sites like Share on Ovi or via MMS and e-mail.

Additional Features:

?Great music: the Nokia 6700 classic comes with FM radio and MP3 player?Bright 2,2" QVGA display supporting 16.7 million true colors
?Support for up to 8 Gb MicroSD memory card
?Accelerometer with tap command (mute and clock)Photo and Video:
?5 megapixel camera with autofocus and integrated flash and dedicated camera key
?Photo and video sharing online via Ovi-Share

Technical Profile:

System:
WCDMA bands: I+II +VIII (900/1900/2100)GSM 850/900/1800/1900 User

Interface:
S40

Dimensions:
109.8 x 45 x 11 mm (L x W x T)

Weight:
116 g

Display:
2.2 inch QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)with up to 16.7 million colors

Battery:
Nokia Battery BL-6Q, 960 mAh

Memory:
Up to 170 MB internal memory, support for up to 8GB MicroSD memory card

Main Camera:
Image capture: 5 megapixels Video capture:MPEG-4 VGA at up to 15 fps
Flash: Led flash

Operating Times:
Talk time: Up to 4.0 hours
Standby time: Up to 300 hrs
Music playback: Up to 20 hours

Data Services & Connectivity:
?WCDMA (900/1900/2100)
?Bluetooth version 2.1 + EDF
?Micro-USB connector
?Small DC charger plug

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