Nokia Lumia 920 for AT&T receives Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan

The Nokia Lumia 920 on AT&T is now receiving the Windows Phone 8.1 update with Lumia Cyan alongside the Nokia Lumia 820. Both of them were among the first Windows Phone 8 devices offered on the AT&T network and its nice to see them being treated to the latest version of Microsoft's mobile platform.

Lumia Cyan now available for some Developer Preview devices

As you may know, those running the Windows Phone Developer Preview are not eligible for the Lumia Cyan update and have to revert back to the commercial version of Windows Phone 8.0 in order to receive Nokia's custom update. Fortunately it looks like Microsoft has rectified the issue for some devices.

[DEAL] Get the Nokia Lumia 920 for $99 contract free

The Nokia Lumia 920 is being offered for $99 through electronics retailer, Fry's Electronics. However keep in mind that this is an AT&T branded device and not an unlocked one. It will be appealing to those that want to bring their own device and get AT&T’s line discount on the carrier’s mobile share plans.

Nokia Lumia 920 running Windows Phone 8.1 shown on video

A video of the Nokia Lumia 920 running Windows Phone 8.1 (Blue) was recently released online, showing a number of features expected to arrive in the next version of Microsoft's mobile platform. Among them, there is a Speed Dial function that looks to be under the "History" section of the dialer. The settings for IE 11 are shown and the video makes it clear how quickly you can change the default search engine. Data Sense can be configured from the IE settings page, and a Password Manager is available for web sites.

Nokia Lumia 920 for Rogers receives Lumia Black software update with GDR3

The Nokia Lumia 920 on the Rogers network in Canada is reportedly receiving the Nokia Lumia Black software update with Windows Phone Update 3 (GDR3). The international Lumia 920 received the update in the second week of January followed by the Lumia 920 on AT&T.

[DEAL] Nokia Lumia 920 for AT&T only $199.99

Dealfisher has an ongoing deal on a few unlocked Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone handsets for only $199.99. Before making your purchase please note that this is a GSM handset and it is locked to the AT&T network in the U.S.

Nokia Lumia Black Update now rolling out for the AT&T Lumia 920 and Lumia 820

The Nokia Lumia Black software update is now rolling out for the Nokia Lumia 920 and the Nokia Lumia 820 on the AT&T network. The update which includes Microsoft's Windows Phone Update 3 (GDR3) first started rolling out for the Nokia Lumia 1020 and the Nokia Lumia 925 and has been reaching other Lumia handsets since.

[DEAL] Nokia Lumia 920 discounted to $200 on eBay

The Nokia Lumia 920 is one of the top Windows Phone 8 devices and was the first from Nokia to bring features like wireless charging, super sensitive touch and optical image stabilization (OIS) to Windows Phone. The refurbished unlocked version of the handset is now being offered for just $200

Nokia Lumia Black Update now rolling out for Lumia 920 and Lumia 820

The Nokia Lumia Black software update first started rolling out for the Nokia Lumia 1020 and the Nokia Lumia 925. Now the latest version of software for Lumia devices is headed to the Nokia Lumia 920 and the Nokia Lumia 820.

Nokia Lumia 720 vs. Nokia Lumia 920 - Low Light Camera Comparison

The Nokia Lumia 920 is great at low light photography, because of its optical image stabilization and floating lens technology. However Nokia has a mid-range offering which is also a very capable low light performer, in the Nokia Lumia 720.

Google Nexus 5 vs. Nokia Lumia 920 - OIS Camera Comparison

The Nokia Lumia 920 was the first smartphone to feature optical image stabilization (OIS) on its camera, ushering in a new series of phones which focussed on providing amazing photography. One of the newest handsets to have such a camera is the Google Nexus 5. So how does the latest and greatest Android compare against a proven veteran.

Nokia Lumia 920 for AT&T discounted to $0.99 on contract

The Nokia Lumia 920 has been heavily discounted on AT&T and is now available for just $0.99 for those willing to sign a two-year contract with the carrier. The Lumia 920 specs include a 4.5 inch PureMotion HD+ touch display, up to 32GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel PureView camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor.

If you prefer to get the device contract free it will cost you $439.99, Interestingly the Lumia 920 costs more than the much newer and sleeker Nokia Lumia 925, which is priced at $430 off contract on the same carrier.

Nokia Amber update changelog and availability

The Nokia Amber update has started rolling out globally to Windows Phone 8 devices alongside Microsoft's own GDR2 improvements. The update is being pushed out in waves to the Nokia Lumia 520, Nokia Lumia 521, Nokia Lumia 620, Nokia Lumia 720, Nokia Lumia 810, Nokia Lumia 820, Nokia Lumia 822, Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 928. 

The first waves which are being delivered over-the-air (OTA) have already started appearing on Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 handsets around the world, with the Lumia 521, Lumia 810 and Lumia 928 in the US also partaking in the latest Windows Phone software.

Nokia Lumia 920 receives GDR2 and Amber software updates

Nokia Lumia 920 users around the world are reporting that they are now receiving the eagerly awaited GDR2 (Microsoft) and Amber (Nokia) updates on their devices. The first reports of the update availability is coming in from users in Denmark, India, Sweden, Spain and Australia, and other regions are expected to receive the latest version of Windows Phone on their devices shortly.

Unofficial Amber ROM available for Lumia 920 and Lumia 820

While users are waiting for the Windows Phone Amber update to arrive on their devices, impatient Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 users could consider installing an unofficial ROM of the update which has leaked out for both devices. Keep in mind however that since this ROM is unofficial, you wont be eligible for official updates while you have this installed. Additionally you will have to wipe all your data if you choose to install this ROM, so proceed with caution.

Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. Apple iPhone 5 - Video Comparison

The Nokia Lumia 1020 is an amazing device, greatly because of its 41 megapixel camera. However its somewhat pricey $300 on-contract price has been the cause of concern for some potential customers. Coincidentally that's the same price as the Apple iPhone 5 which also comes with 32GB of internal storage and a dual-core processor.

Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. Nokia Lumia 920 - Video Comparisons

The Nokia Lumia 1020 and the Nokia Lumia 920 look nearly identical when looked at side by side from the front, but all the action takes place at the back with the 41MP camera sported by Nokia's newest flagship. Nokia has also included a few subtle improvements to the Lumia 1020 which include an AMOLED display and 2GB of RAM compared to the IPS LCD display and 1GB of RAM on the Lumia 920.

Check out the following video comparisons of the Lumia 1020 and Lumia 920 and see how the compare side by side in detail

Nokia Lumia 920 - Photo Samples

The Nokia Lumia 920 features PureView technology on the rear camera, with an optically stabilized 8.7-megapixel BSI image sensor (1/3" sized, much smaller than the previous Nokia 808 Pureview) with f/2.0 Carl Zeiss lens, short pulse high power Dual LED flash and 1080p HD video capture.

Even though the newly announced Nokia Lumia 1020 promises to trump the Lumia 920 in the camera department, the latter is still one of the best camera phones in the market as you can see from the following photo samples.

Nokia Lumia 920 vs. Lumia 925 vs. Lumia 928 - Video Comparison

The Nokia Lumia 1020 maybe the new flagship cameraphone, but Nokia has three other amazing PureView smartphones in their lineup. The Nokia Lumia 920 was the first to bring PureView to the Lumia Windows Phone lineup, followed by the Verizon exclusive Nokia Lumia 928 which added a Xenon Flash into a thinner form factor. The most recently announced Nokia Lumia 925 is the thinnest of the three combining an aluminum and polycarbonate body and heading to the U.S. through T-Mobile.

You can check out the spec comparison between the three handsets and a video comparison of the Lumia 920, Lumia 928 and Lumia 925 below.

Nokia Lumia 925 vs Nokia Lumia 920 - Hardware and Design video comparison

The Nokia Lumia 925 and the Nokia Lumia 920 have very similar internal hardware which include a 4.5 inch Super Sensitive touch display with a 768 by 1280 pixel resolution, an 8.7 megapixel PureView camera with dual LED flash capable of 1080p video capture, and a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.

However the following video comparison will take a look at the design and external hardware on the device to see the differences between these two flagship handsets.