The Nokia N900 Maemo based Operating system devices  awaited firmware update PR 1.2 ( Public release ) version has been leaked on a chinese website and is available for download now.The file named RX-51_2009SE_10.2010.12-9_PR_COMBINED_MR0_ARM was made available by a forum member which was later tested by some and it turns out to be a legit one.

Official release from Nokia is already due and we can expect them to release it any time soon.If you are eager to test PR 1.2 by flashing your device you can do that at your risk.

Following are the files uploaded as an image and torrent :

1) http://www.rayfile.com/zh-cn/files/39306400-5536-11df-8581-0015c55db73d/

2) http://www.filedropper.com/rx-512009se10201012-9prcombinedmr0armrar

3) http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JTHRXCJS

Here are the updates you can see in PR 1.2 :

1. Smoother scrolling
2. Long key press gives numbers
3. FM transmitter still works even though HK models do not have the hardware.
4. Faster. Though this could be due to the reflash..
5. No stuttering while recording video
6. currently skype video chat seems to be still disabled
7. New application manager is awesome
8. Flash version has been updated
9. USSD codes now work without requiring additional apps

Via @ SymbianOasis