Just a short note to let everyone know that the next n97 firmware update will be in mid december. Got this from a Nokia employee with userid xbungle @ nokia support forum.

Dear updaters

Here’s the latest update on the N97 2.0 software status.

Using your PC to update
We have created new support content to help you have the smoothest update experience, and to help you get the most out of your device. See the Nokia N97 support pages for more details.

Software availability
We published an additional 60 variants this week.

Software roadmap
I can now confirm that the next release for the Nokia N97 is planned for mid-late December 2009. At this stage I cannot tell you exactly when it will be available, what it will contain, or which variants and operators will approve it.

Regards
xbungle

Most people i know are pretty happy with the last update even though there have been some issues. The new update would most probably fix all those bugs, not expecting anything major.

More details, as and when we get it. follow us on twitter – @nokian97blog

Our local Nokia Priority guy told me that the n97 mini will be available from 20th november and that its gonna cost INR 22,000. (US $480)

This is a pleasant surprise since most sites said the price will be in the range of INR 30K-31K.(US $680)

20th is just a day away. So lets wait and see. I think its gonna be 30K-31K as well, but this is his job; so he must be knowing better.

Note: [12th Dec] We guessed it rite! Nokia today announced that the MRP for N97 mini would be RS 24,999. =)

ps: n97 mini gallery | n97 mini: how different is it from n97 ?