First and Big Software Update for Nokia N9 has started rolling out [changelog added]

Finally the most awaited software update for Nokia N9 users has started rolling out just a few hours ago. Most of the blogs started publishing about this update but I just waited until I saw it my self and here are the screen shots. It seems that the software update will not take longer to reach most of the regions but if you didn’t see the update you might have to wait for it or you can manually check for the update by going through as following.

Settings > Applications > Manage Applications and then select “Updates” tab.

The new software version of MeeGo for Nokia N9 is 20.2011.40-4 (PR1.1) brings music controls on the lock screen, improved multitasking, NFC tag reading and much more… see after the break…

Plus pre-loaded applications including Twitter, Facebook, Galaxy on Fire 2, Nokia Drive, Angry Birds, AccuWeather, NFS Shift have also been updated with a few others.

Just as usual the update is big and will take time to download and then a few minutes to be installed on the device. Nokia N9 will be restarted once finished updating.

What’s new in Nokia N9 PR1.1?

An employ from Nokia Support has additionally listed some a few more additions that this update may have.

• NFC tag reading to instantly interact with NFC tags
• Music controls on lock screen
• Photo and video shooting with color filters: black & white, sepia, vivid, negative, solarize
• More powerful multitasking with improved memory handling
• Swype for fast typing
• Faster MfE synch, synchronizing only active folders
• Noice cancellation reduces background noise so that your friends hear you better
• Close apps easily with swiping down, this now on by default
• New indicators for standby screen like charging and calendar