Showing posts with label Nokia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nokia. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Nokia Store will be replaced with Opera Mobile Store on certain Nokia devices

Opera Mobile Store
Since Microsoft purchased Nokia's Devices and Services division earlier this year, they have been removing Nokia's branding, from all the product lines that they now own. As part of this transition, Microsoft has come to an agreement with Opera, to replace the Nokia Store on some of its Nokia devices with the Opera Mobile Store.

Nokia N1 officially announced, an Android tablet priced at $249

Nokia N1

Nokia has been teasing something inside a mysterious black box, hinting that they were up to something. Now the company has revealed their big secret, the - a compact, stylish and inexpensive Android tablet.

[Android app] Nokia Z Launcher (beta) arrives on Google Play Store

Nokia Z Launcher for AndroidThe Nokia Z Launcher was originally announced back in June, and has been been privately available for testing until now. The Z Launcher is an innovative solution from Nokia's emerging platforms group, which replaces the multiple Android homescreens with a single screen of dynamic apps. The list of apps will change over time based on a users particular needs.

You can download the newest beta directly on your device through the Google Play Store or by using the following link:

Monday, November 17, 2014

What's Nokia up to ?

Nokia
Back in October, Nokia used its social media channels to tease a November 17 event, which would reveal "how the Nokia story continues". There have been a lot of rumors circulating the vent, including the possibility of Nokia returning to the smartphone making business. Today the company has released yet another cryptic message on Facebook.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

What if Nokia had used Android instead of Windows Phone for its smartphones

Stephen Elop and Steve Ballmer

In an interview with BBC (from February 2011) Nokia's then CEO Stephen  Elop and Microsoft's former CEO Steve Ballmer, we heard Elop admit that Nokia "spent time with colleagues at Google" to explore the Android ecosystem, while also checking out what Windows Phone had to offer. Here's what some of the popular Lumia smartphones may have looked like if Nokia had chosen to go with Android instead of Windows Phone.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. Nokia Lumia 1520 - Video Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 4Nokia Lumia 1520

The Nokia Lumia 1520 has been around for along a year now, and it seems to be fighting a lone battle against the continuous lineup of phablets on the Android platform. One of the top large screen phone choices this year is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and despite being physically smaller than the Lumia 1520, its on a quest for domination.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Microsoft releases Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim


Microsoft is now ready to release their next update to the Windows Phone platform - Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1. The update will also include Lumia Denim customization for Lumia smartphones. This update has already been rolled out to those using the Preview for Developers program, but the update is now ready for general consumers.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Lumia 535 leaks out in China with Microsoft branding

Microsoft LumiaYesterday, Nokia posted that they had #MoreLumia planned for November 11, and the assumption was that we will see the first Microsoft Lumia unveiled on this date. Today, a new report from China confirms the existence of such a device along with the face that it will be named the Lumia 535.

[Android app] Nokia HERE Maps (build 220) beta includes Android 5.0 Lollipop support


Nokia HERE Maps for Android beta has been updated build 220 which includes support for Android 5.0 Lollipop. The update also brings a few bug fixes, and under-the-hood enhancements which should ultimately make HERE "a more stable travel companion."

Friday, November 7, 2014

First Microsoft Lumia may be unveiled on November 11


Nokia has posted an image on its Facebook page with the hashtag #MoreLumia, and the "Big on experiences" heading. With Microsoft having adopted the Lumia brand completely, its not quite clear what the company has in store for us.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Nokia Lumia 830 now available in the UK through Carphone Warehouse with wireless bundle offer

Nokia Lumia 830

The Nokia Lumia 830 is now available in the UK through retailer Carphone Warehouse. This affordable flagship from Microsoft, runs Windows Phone 8.1 and offers decent hardware with a PureView imaging experience at an affordable price.

Nokia Lumia 830 coming to AT&T on November 7

Nokia Lumia 830 for AT&T

The Nokia Lumia 830 is coming to AT&T on November 7 for $99.99 on contract, $449.99 off-contract, or $0 down an AT&T Next plan ($18.75 a month with Next 18, or $22.50 a month with Next 12).

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Nokia Lumia 925 for T-Mobile receives Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan


The Nokia Lumia 925 for T-Mobile is now receiving the Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan software update. The software update which is reportedly around 267MB in size, brings the 01061.00074.14391.37104 software version and includes T-Mobile's Inflight texting support along with the usual enhancements from Microsoft.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

[Android app] Nokia HERE Maps (beta) now available for download for all Android 4.1 or newer devices

HERE by NokiaHere Maps has been an exclusive on Windows Phones for quite some time now. But following Microsoft's purchase of Nokia's smartphone business, the company has shifted its focus to other mobile platforms. Today, Nokia officially released the HERE app beta, compatible with all Android 4.1 or higher smartphones.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Lumia Emerald rumored to be next update for Microsoft devices

Lumia Emerald for Windows Phone

Microsoft only recently unveiled the Lumia Denim update, which is still in the process of making its way across Microsoft's (Nokia's) device lineup. Now rumors and reports suggest that Microsoft is already working on its next update for its Windows Phones codenamed Lumia Emerald.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Nokia Lumia 830 - Video Review

Nokia Lumia 830

The Nokia Lumia 830 with Windows Phone 8.1 is the successor to the Nokia Lumia 820, but unlike its predecessor packs a PureView camera in the hopes of bringing an affordable flagship device to the masses.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Get the Nokia Lumia 1020 with its 41MP camera for just $339

Nokia Lumia 1020

The Nokia Lumia 1020 for AT&T is now being sold at just $339 through the Microsoft Store and through Amazon. Despite being over a year old, the Lumia 1020 has the unique inclusion of a massive 41MP and has still to see a successor take its place.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Lumia 530 will be available starting October 3, through Cricket Wireless

Nokia Lumia 530

The Lumia 530 will be available in the US starting October 3 through Cricket Wireless for just $49.99 in stores and online. The Lumia 530 is a Windows Phone 8.1 device and the successor to the popular Nokia Lumia 520.