Feb 26

Microsoft Could Slash Windows Phone Licensing Fees By Up To 70% To Take On Low-Cost Androids

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Microsoft partner and soon to be subsidiary Nokia introduced Android-powered devices at MWC this year in an apparent bid to go after the low end of the market, but there’s more and more reason to believe that experiment won’t continue once MS takes the reins of Nokia’s hardware division. A fresh report today suggests that Microsoft is mulling a licensing fee price cut of up to 70 percent compared… Read More

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Feb 26

Lumia 1520 With WP8.1 Could Be Relaunched By AT&T

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Lumia 1520 With WP8.1 Could Be Relaunched By AT&TThe Nokia Lumia 1520 was launched last year on AT&T’s network. The handset was the biggest phone we’ve ever seen from Nokia making it something of a novelty. However it seems that the handset could be due for a relaunch, according to the ever reliable @evleaks who posted on his Twitter account saying, “Nokia Lumia 1520 will add a green option when it relaunches on AT&T with Windows Phone 8.1.” (more…)

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    Feb 26

    Pebble App Ported Onto The Nokia XL

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    Pebble App Ported Onto The Nokia XLOne of the main concerns of Nokia running a forked version of Android would be app availability. Nokia has reassured customers that 75% of Android apps will be compatible with their version of Android, while the remainder will require porting. Well the good news is that things have kicked off as it would seem that the Pebble app for Android devices has since been ported onto the Nokia XL.

    The proof was posted onto Twitter by Myriam Joire, a former editor at Engadget and a Pebble product evangelist. Naturally this is good news for those who are considering adopting the Nokia X series of handsets, but might be worried that there will not be many apps available for the device at the start.  (more…)

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    Feb 25

    Nokia Lumia 620 Gets The Lumia Black Update At Last

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    Nokia Lumia 620 Gets The Lumia Black Update At LastThe Nokia Lumia 620, a smartphone which was announced nearly two years ago, is not quite forgotten just yet. In fact, we are more than pleased to announce that the Nokia Lumia 620 too, will be on the receiving end of the Lumia Black update. This particular update has been introduced on other smartphones which run on the Windows Phone 8 operating system since January this year, with the Nokia Lumia 720 being the latest model to hop aboard the Lumia Black bandwagon just a month back. So far, initial reports from folks living in Finland and the Netherlands do point to the Nokia Lumia 620 being on the receiving end of the WP8 GDR3 + Lumia Black combination update, where it is the last handset to receive it. Still, better late than never.

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    Feb 25

    Lumia 520 Crowned “Best Low Cost Smartphone” At 2014 GMA Awards

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    Lumia 520 Crowned Best Low Cost Smartphone At 2014 GMA AwardsIt is no secret that as far as Windows Phone handsets are concerned, the Nokia Lumia 520 is the best of them. This isn’t because it has the best specs. In fact the Lumia 520 is one of the lower-end Windows Phone handsets, and combined with its budget price tag, it was found to be the most popular Windows Phone handset. However it seems that’s not where the accolades end, because during the 2014 GMA Awards, the Nokia Lumia 520 was awarded the title of the Best Low Cost Smartphone. (more…)

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    Feb 25

    The Nokia XL, a Big Android Phone With Big Ambitions

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    The Nokia XL, a Big Android Phone With Big Ambitions

    Nokia released several Android phones this week, all intended for developing countries. The Nokia X is sized for normals. But this is the biggie of the bunch, the Nokia XL.

        



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    Feb 25

    HTC And Nokia Troll Samsung

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    As the classic saying goes, don’t hate the player, hate the game. But HTC and Nokia couldn’t help themselves yesterday during Samsung’s big Galaxy S5 reveal and took to Twitter for a bit of internet trolling. HTC, again, reminded its followers about a big reveal on March 25th. The President of HTC America threw down as well, tweeting the image comparing the gold Galaxy S5 to a… Read More

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    Feb 25

    Nokia’s Tiny Trackers Scream if You Lose Your Keys

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    Nokia’s Tiny Trackers Scream if You Lose Your Keys

    Nokia Treasure Tags are square, matchbox-sized pieces of plastic you can attach to things like bags, wallets, keys, and purses. When paired to your smartphone, both devices will sound a loud alarm whenever they move out of range of the …

        



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    Feb 25

    Stephen Elop heads to Microsoft to take over Devices and Studios Group

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    It’s no secret that Microsoft has been courting Stephen Elop, the former CEO for Nokia. Elop was said to be on the short list to land the CEO spot at … Continue reading

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    Feb 25

    75% Of Android Apps Will Be Nokia X Compatible

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    75% Of Android Apps Will Be Nokia X CompatibleSo at MWC 2014, Nokia unveiled a trio of Android handsets in the form of the Nokia X, Nokia X+, and the Nokia XL. This is an interesting move by Nokia, and some might say a smart one given how widespread and popular the Android operating system is.  (more…)

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