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Say hello to the Nokia N97 firmware update. The firmware version was recently updated on Nokia’s RDS service, and the Nokia N97 got similar treatment. According to Nokia Conversations’ Twitter account, “N97 SW 1.1 (11.x.021)” came out July 1st, in time to make Americans really appreciate the country’s birthday. Of course the firmware update won’t get rid of the off-centre space button, utterly ridiculous. But at least software bugs will be resolved. Now it may be a while before all regions/product codes get their update, so be patient. If you have the update up and kicking, let us know what you think.

A new rumor that brings with it a new shipping date for the Nokia N97 places the handset in North America on June 2nd. While the N97 NAM had been previously expected in the July, the screenshot you see above is from the website of a major North American distributor and touts a June 2nd arrival of the N97 NAM. This could make sense since Vodafone UK is also listing the N97 for release in June, and why wouldn’t Nokia want it’s very expensive handset out in the US before the heavily carrier subsidized smartphones such as the new iPhone and Pre come out to hoard user love.

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