Nokia Browser 8.5 is the first Nokia browser available for the Linux-based MeeGo platform. It represents a major update and significant departure from prior Nokia browsers. Based on an updated WebKit2-based rendering engine, Browser 8.5 achieves a high level of support for HTML5, CSS3, and other important web standards such as geolocation and browser-based storage. Browser 8.5 features a clean, uncluttered interface that facilitates deployment of cross-browser web-based applications alongside native applications within the Nokia N9's home screen.

Consult the following sections for specific information:

• See the User agent section for information to refine any server-based interface-switching mechanism.
• Simplified Browser Interface describes Browser 8.5's basic look and feel.
• Web application support discusses how to deploy web-based applications for access independently of the browser application.
• Viewport support discusses ways to adapt the appearance of content to the screen.
• Touch support discusses how to support touch gestures in conjunction with Browser 8.5's touch-driven navigation.

The remaining sections outline Browser 8.5's support for a wide range of the latest web standards:

• HTML5 support
• Level 3 CSS support
• JavaScript 1.8.1 support

See Web standards support matrix for a high-level view of Browser 8.5's support for HTML5 and several mobile-related web standards.