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Nokia, the Finnish smartphone company has yet another device up for the masses to consider if you are in the midst of mulling over whether you want to change your mobile phone to a different model, or perhaps even an alternative operating system after being back and forth between the iOs and Android platforms. What you see above is the spanking new Nokia Lumia 925, which so happens to be a new interpretation of its award-winning flagship, that is, the Nokia Lumia 920. The Nokia Lumia 925 will arrive in a stunning metal design and will boast of the latest PureView camera innovation for you to capture some really stunning photos, in addition to carrying a slew of new features and third party applications for added functionality.

Nokia claims that their new flagship, the Lumia 925, will be accompanied by the most advanced lens technology and next generation imaging software which enables it to capture clearer, sharper pictures and video, and among these will include the best low light images. The Nokia Lumia 925 is also said to feature the new Nokia Smart Camera mode, which will eventually arrive across the board to the slew of Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones. Just what does Nokia Smart Camera bring to the table? For starters, it offers an easy way to capture ten images at once, not to mention allowing you to edit the pictures using options such as Best Shot, Action Shot, and Motion Focus to create the perfect high quality image.

Nokia has also announced Hipstamatic’s new app, Oggl, that will hit Nokia Lumia smartphones, letting folks capture and share high quality images with other like-minded folks and photography enthusiasts worldwide, letting you do so as well on your slew of social networks ranging from Facebook to Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, Flickr and Instagram. This marks the first time that metal is introduced to the Lumia range, and you can choose from white, grey or black for the polycarbonate back. There is the option to clip on a wireless charging cover to the back of the smartphone so that it can take advantage of Nokia’s extensive wireless charging accessories and ecosystem. These covers will be sold separately in white, black, yellow, and red colors. Expect the Nokia Lumia 925 to retail for around 469 Euros before taxes and subsidies.

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[ Nokia Lumia 925 revealed copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Another day, another smartphone hits the scene, and here we are faced with the China-based Huawei having announced Huawei W1. Right after the sponsorship announcement of the highly-anticipated Jonas Brothers Tour, Huawei has also thrown a new announcement of their maiden attempt to roll out the first Windows Phone 8 smartphone from their stables, which would be the Huawei W1, and this will happen sometime later this month online at Walmart.com in addition to select Walmart stores in the US.

Todd Greenberg, General Manager, US Windows Phone Sales at Microsoft, said, “We are proud to deliver a premium smartphone experience to customers at a competitive price point. The new Huawei W1 is a great addition to the Windows Phone 8 portfolio of devices in the U.S. with its impressive battery life and availability in Walmart stores.”

Just what kind of hardware specifications does the Huawei W1 bring to the table? Well, we are looking at a rather speedy dual-core 1.2GHz processor, which will be accompanied by optimized battery technology, in addition to a gorgeous 4” IPS LCD touch screen display that is made of Gorilla glass and will boast of decent performance even under direct sunlight, not to mention a 5-megapixel camera at the back, while the front would have a VGA camera for those moments when you want to hold video calls with another friend.

The camera itself will also be accompanied by an LED flash, 4X digital zoom, auto focus and a quick access button. Running on the Windows Phone 8 operating system, which means the device would deliver a truly personal smartphone experience that ought to be able to fit unique needs and offer quick access to the people as well as other things that customers care about most.

Of course, all that remains now would be to know just which mobile carrier would offer the Huawei W1, and pricing details will depend on the kind of agreement or contract that is offered.

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[ Huawei W1 announced for the US copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Yes, I am quite sure that many people are still in shock over Sir Alex Ferguson’s recent announcement that he was going to retire after being at the helm of Manchester United since 1986, where along the way, the most decorated manager of modern times have picked up a whopping 38 trophies, certainly making him one of the most outstanding football managers regardless of the era. His crown jewels include 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and a couple of Champions League titles amongst others, which is why Nokia decided to celebrate and pay homage to the man by introducing a customized red version of the Nokia Lumia 920, where the back has been engraved with the following words.

“Sir Alex Chapman Ferguson. Manchester United Manager 1986 – 2013. Good luck Sir Alex”, and I do wonder whether any Manchester United fan who picks up this special edition of the Lumia 920 would actually use it as his or her primary handset, or rather, would this device be bagged and sealed so that the eternal words behind would never be chapped off?

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[ Nokia pays homage to Sir Alex Ferguson with customized Nokia Lumia 920 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Sometimes, I do wonder how come it does take some time between a particular smartphone’s announcement and its release date, perhaps there needs to be plenty of marketing material and co-ordination made between the mobile carriers and the smartphone manufacturer itself during the time in between. Well, the LG Optimus F5 was launched successfully by all means at Mobile World Congress earlier this February in Berlin, Germany, where it was positioned to be in a rather unique market – that is, to deliver 4G LTE connectivity to the masses in a mid-range Android-powered smartphone that should not break the bank for those on a tight budget.