Symbian^3 Concept Screenshots remind us that Symbian is still Alive and Kicking

The folks at AAS love Symbian for sure and they bring us some great screenshots of the Symbian^3 which was shown off at Nokia Capital Markets day yesterday where Nokia even announced plans for Dual SIM phones and a Maemo 6 powered device in 2010.  Many were speculating that Symbian does not have a future and that Nokia might ditch Symbian for Maemo. But this does not seem the case. Nokia is going to be releasing phones in S40, Symbian and Maemo next year.  The screenshots are only from the Concept stage but still they are refreshing . Actual devices might obviously differ when they are announced in first half of 2010

Multiple Homescreen support .  We have been craving for multiple homescreens on Symbian ever since N900 got it.

More info about Symbian V3 from the Wiki

Symbian^3 (pronounced Symbian three) is the second open version of the Symbian platform. 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.

Symbian 3 should bring improved video support and supports file over 2GB and HD Videos and HDMI output

Notice that both the signal and battery indicators have been moved to the left and the back button is on the right ?

Also notice the nice implementation of the Photo Viewer

The last 2 pictures show a new concept of the homescreen with support with non-rectangular widgets with various sizes.

Symbian three powered devices are expected to shart shipping in second half of 2010.