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The Nokia's popular N79 and N85 smartphones have been blessed with a more than decent firmware update. Verison 20.175 includes a multitude of bug fixes, and also adds turning controls for performing actions simply by turning your handset over and email notifications on the home screen.

The update is available OTA, so you can get it immediately.

Here's a nice video tour of the Nokia N85 made by PhoneScoop.

Wow, believe it or not, Nokia has actually released its N85 and N79 with US-friendly 3G stateside. Both are sold without contract, so be prepared to shell out $550 and $400 for N85 and N79, respectively. Prices may vary, though, depending on the retailer.

The N79 is available at Nokia Store, while the N85 can be foung at Amazon. Take your chance.

The NAM version of the Nokia N85 has started shipping, so all those who have pre-ordered the device previously will get it as soon as possible. Also, AT&T customers looking for a good North America 3G smartphone now have a great option to choose.

FCC has approved today the new Nokia N85, the first tri-band WCDMA device to support both AT&T and T-Mobile's 3G networks. Known features include:

• Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900) and tri-band WCDMA;
• GPRS/EDGE and/or HSDPA data;
• 240×320 pixel QVGA Display;
• 5Mpix camera with autofocus;
• Dual-slide form factor;
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth;
• FM Receiver/Transmitter;
• A-GPS

We expect to find out more details after November 5th, when the confidentiality request expires.