The Nokia E6 is a uniquely versatile addition to Nokia's E Series, boasting both a touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard, both of which are just perfect for getting to grips with the wide array of apps available from the Nokia Ovi Store.
Check out our Nokia E6 Software Review
The Nokia E6 boasts an innovative hardware first in providing the first ever QWERTY/touchscreen combo on the market, but from a usability point of view, the debut of the new Symbian Anna OS update is equally important.
Together they make for far more than just another E Series business phone, and here we look at 10 free apps that help take advantage of its many talents.
Opera Mobile web browser
Utilities
Size: 8.26MB
The new Nokia Web Browser 7.3 that comes with Symbian Anna is a big improvement over its predecessor, but if you're specifically looking for a browser that optimises your data usage and speeds up general browsing, Opera Mobile is it.
Wikipedia Reader
Reference
Size: 0.21MB
It's obviously no patch on the full web version of Wikipedia, but Wikipedia Reader gives you a more streamlined and simplified route to finding all the information you need in a completely free and open-source package. It features bookmarks, history, collapsible sections and beta support for reading in all languages.
Locago
City guides & maps
Size: 0.39MB
An all-in-one portal to all the information you need on a new place you're visiting for the first time. Check up on the local weather conditions and browse maps overlaid with a huge array of useful and informative layers. A great app for regular business travellers.
Trainline Tickets
Utilities
Size: 0.19MB
For local journeys, most of us rely on the train. But there's no need to wait until you reach the station to check out timetables or book your journey. With this handy app you can do it all, and even pay for your tickets so you just need to print them out at the ticket machine when you arrive at the station.
Kaspersky Mobile Security
Utilities
Size: 0.66MB
Keep your Nokia E6 well protected from shady online campaigners by kitting it out with a full set of mobile security tools. This suite protects you against everything from spyware to spam, and can remotely wipe your Nokia E6 if it falls into the wrong hands. It's free to try for 30 days.
LinkedIn
Social networks
Size: 0.49MB
If you're a business user, you'll no doubt already be familiar with LinkedIn, and this mobile version puts all the contacts and information in your professional network just a couple of taps away while you're out and about.
Skype
Utilities
Size: 4.07MB
The Skype app for your Nokia E6 lets you save money by offering free messaging and calls to other Skype users via your 3G or Wi-Fi connection. It'll integrate with any existing Skype account you have on your PC, and connect you with a network of users number in the hundreds of millions.
WhatsApp Messenger
Social networks
Size: 1.64MB
Don't you wish there was a no-fuss messaging service you could use no matter what smartphone platform your contacts are on? WhatsApp is that service, giving you free messages for a year to all your connections, near or far. It's turning the humble SMS into an endangered species.
TuneWiki
Music
Size: 3.05MB
Whether you're looking to identify a tune, play the music or video stored on your Nokia E6 or listen to web radio, TuneWiki is a fantastic music resource that covers all the bases. It can tap into lyrics to over 2.5 million songs and display them on screen, and supports playlists, searches and integrates with Facebook and Twitter.
ForecaWeather Free
News & info
Size: 1.70MB
We all want to know what the weather has in store for us next, so make sure you're kept up to date by downloading ForecaWeather for your Nokia E6. The free version gives you current conditions, and forecasts for up to 10 days in the future for up to 140,000 locations around the world.