Need to push your product on the masses? What better way to do it than with a vertable army of celebrity spokespeople? This seems to be Microsoft’s line of thinking when it comes to Windows Phone 8. They’ve lined up not just one or two celebrity endorsements, but closer to a half dozen, and those include some pretty big names. More »
Now that we’ve got the dates and prices sorted, all you need to do is get yourself to the nearest AT&T store (or one of those source links below) today to pick up either of Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 handsets (Lumia 920 for $100, or the Lumia 820 for $50) or HTC’s Windows Phone 8X, priced along the same lines as Nokia’s bigger smartphone. Not a fan of Ma Bell? Then you’ll can wait it out with Verizon, which starts taking preorders for both the Lumia 822 and 8X from today.
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It’s time to get on board with Windows Phone 8, and what better way to do it than with one of the two first devices on the market with the mobile operating system? We’ve had a look at both the Nokia Lumia 920 and the HTC Windows Phone 8X – now it’s time to pit them against one another in an all-out race to the finish. The finish in this case being your hand – and your pocket, of course.
The Nokia Lumia 920 provides a relatively rich ecosystem considering the relatively newness of Windows Phone in general. The Windows Phone 8 universe is being headed by both Nokia and HTC, so says Microsoft, so it’d probably be a good idea to get one or the other, but Microsoft’s team-up with Nokia has been going on for a bit longer, and much more prevalently. This means things like Microsoft holding up Nokia devices at Windows Phone 8 events and using them for advertisements in general – and developers having more confidence in their ability to last long on the market, which is good for apps.
The Lumia series has a set of Nokia apps that come only with Nokia devices, including several rather neat mapping and augmented reality engagements. Have a peek at the following video to see what Nokia Maps, City View, and the rest will mean for you when you pick this device up. You’ll also see a couple other features courtesy of our friendly Nokia representative from back at the launch of this device.
Then it’s time for the real judgement. Based on our Nokia Lumia 920 full review you’ll be finding that it’s a more than capable device for your everyday high-end smartphone-loving existence. Comparatively you’ve got two devices that are rather similar in the specifications universe:
HTC Windows Phone 8X: 5.21 x 2.61 x 0.40 inchese (132.3 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm)
Nokia Lumia 920: 5.13 x 2.79 x 0.42 inches (130.3 x 70.8 x 10.7 mm)
8X: 4.59 oz (130 g)
920: 6.53 oz (185 g)
8X: Black, Yellow, Blue, Red
920: Black, Yellow, Red, White, Gray
8X: 4.30 inch 720 x 1280 pixel resolution S-LCD 2 display (342 PPI)
920: 4.5 inch 768 x 1280 pixel resolution IPS LCD display (332 PPI)
8X: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1.5GHz processor with Adreno 225 graphics and 1GB RAM
920: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1.5GHz processor with Adreno 225 graphics and 1GB RAM
8X: 16 GB built-in storage
920: 32 GB built-in storage
8X: 8 megapixel back-facing camera, 2 megapixel front-facing camera, 1920×1080 (1080p HD) video
920: 8.7 megapixel back-facing camera with PureView technology, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, 1280×720 (720p HD) (30 fps) video
Our full HTC Windows Phone 8X review has essentially the same software experience as the Nokia device except for the Nokia-added apps. Here HTC has what you might call a “cleaner” look at Windows Phone 8, though both devices are able to eject apps at will (such is one of the simplest and greatest abilities of Windows Phone in general.) The HTC device also has Beats Audio integrated for superior heavy sound.
The HTC Windows Phone 8X’s benefits are primarily in the hardware department with ever-so-slight differences in lightness and thinness. You’ll also find a different feel, with a sharper feel with the HTC device and a more pillowy feel with the Nokia device. We recommend literally heading in to your local retailer and holding both devices in your hand before making the decision between these two titans, that’s for sure!
Nokia Lumia 920 vs HTC Windows Phone 8X smartphone war is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Those of you hoping to take part on the deal Nokia is offering up with some of their new Lumia models, that being a free wireless charger with purchase, will be glad to know that the official claim page is up now. It’s not quite active, but it certainly is up – letting you know that on the 16th of November you’ll be able to come back and grab that charger with a fist full of free. This offer is available here in the USA to AT&T owners of the Lumia 920 and may very well be spreading to more customers soon.
This site will also be working for Phones4U customers in the UK and Ireland, this working for purchases of both the Lumia 920 and the 820 as well (you’ll need the replacement plate for the 820, of course). Phones4U notes: “Free Wireless Charging Plate offer only applies to customers who have purchased a qualifying Nokia Lumia 820 or Nokia Lumia 920 promotional handset available through any P4U store, online or call centre between 02/11/12 and 31/12/12.” This might very well mean that it’s Nokia, not just the carrier, who is making this offer happen.
If so, Nokia will be bringing the heat to many more carriers in the near future – we must assume. Nokia’s wireless charging integration is a relatively simple thing (or will seem like it in a few years time), but at the moment they’ve got it unique to their brand. With the Lumia lineup working with wireless charging AND having this charging plate available for free with purchase of the original unit, Nokia places themselves in a great position – a great value offer being given to consumers. We’ve had our look at the charger already and have found it quite addicting.
Have a peek at our Nokia Lumia 920 review and see our hands-on posts with Lumia 820 NFC and charging as well as our original extended-cut hands-on with the Lumia 920 for both City Lens and PureView. Of course we’ve got additional posts surrounding the PureView technology in the camera as well – see the timeline below for more!
Thanks Steve!
Nokia Lumia Free Wireless Charger page up but not out is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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We recently reviewed the global (HSPA+) version of HTC’s Windows Phone 8X, the first handset to cross our desks running Microsoft’s newly minted mobile OS. Starting today you’ll be able to purchase HTC’s 8X for AT&T, which features the same exquisite design but adds LTE and a dash of carrier flavor. Pricing with a two-year commitment is $100 for the 8GB model (available in California Blue and Limelight Yellow) and $200 for the 16GB version (blue only) — in comparison, the global (HSPA+) phone sells for about $560 unsubsidized and unlocked. We spent a few days with the 8X for AT&T and while it’s pretty much identical to its global sibling, there are a few differences worth mentioning. Hit the break to find out more.
Gallery: HTC Windows Phone 8X review
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With the release of Windows Phone 8 and its accompanying devices, Microsoft and their manufacturing partners certainly managed to pique the interest of many smartphone owners who were sick of having to choose between either iOS or Android, especially since both platforms pretty much hold the majority market share. If you were thinking of hopping aboard the Windows Phone bandwagon and see if Microsoft’s mobile platform will be a viable replacement for your iPhone or Android device, Verizon has announced that starting today, they will be taking pre-orders for their Windows Phone 8 devices.
The carrier will be offering three Windows Phone 8 devices – the HTC Windows Phone 8X, the Nokia Lumia 822 and the Samsung ATIV Odyssey, although the ATIV Odyssey will only be available towards the end of the year. All phones will require customers to sign to a two-year contract, with the HTC Windows Phone 8X priced at $199.99, while the Nokia Lumia 822 at $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. So, which Windows Phone will you be going for?
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Microsoft’s Data Sense Revealed: It’s a, Uh, Map of Wifi Hotspots, Verizon document leak confirms HTC 8X wireless charging,
Welcome to Thursday evening everyone – just one more work day to go and we’ll have arrived at the weekend once again. This afternoon we received more information about that massive Twitter password reset that occurred earlier in the day, while we learned that a number of Windows Phone 8 handsets will be available to order at both Verizon and AT&T tomorrow, including the HTC Windows Phone 8X. Verizon is expecting to complete its roll out of 4G LTE by mid-2013, while we learned that Grand Theft Auto V will feature Rockstar’s biggest in-game world yet.
Hulu has launched its new Hulu Kids service for paying subscribers, while the Samsung Galaxy Express and the MiFi Liberate are headed for AT&T. The creators of Expendable Rearmed have been working with NVIDIA to bring the classic Dreamcast game to Android, and we heard that Foxconn may be thinking about expanding into the US. Google began teasing its Niantic Project earlier today, and speaking of Google, it launched Free Zone today as well, a new program that will attempt to give feature phone owners access to basic Google services.
Hitachi has revealed its lineup of HDTVs and Smart TVs for fall 2012, and scientists have spotted a “Super Earth” in the habitable zone of a star that’s 42 light years away. The HTC One S has popped up at T-Mobile with a price tag of zero dollars, and AT&T is willing to shave $100 off the price of a new tablet so long as you’re willing to sign a two-year data agreement. Flomio has taken to Kickstarter to raise funding for its FloJack NFC reader for iOS, and Mimo has introduced a new touch screen monitor that’s compatible with OS X.
We learned when Star Wars: The Old Republic will be going free-to-play, and GameFly is offering BioShock as a free download for a limited time, so if you haven’t played it yet, have at it. AT&T has backtracked somewhat on its FaceTime restrictions, and the Humble Bundle for Android 4 has launched with six games that are all worth checking out. Finally tonight, Chris Burns gives us his review of Evernote 5 for iOS, so be sure to have a look at that. That’s all for tonight’s Evening Wrap-Up, enjoy the rest of your night folks!
SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: November 8, 2012 is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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A couple days back, AT&T gave us pricing information for the HTC Windows Phone 8X, but sadly didn’t part with any specific release info. The carrier said that the phone would be available “before Thanksgiving,” but today we’re finding out that it’ll be launching quite some time before Turkey Day arrives. AT&T has announced that the Windows Phone 8X will be available to order starting November 9, which just so happens to be tomorrow.
It also happens to be the same day that the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 will be available, so AT&T customers will have a few options when it comes to picking out a Windows Phone 8 device. The 8X will be coming to AT&T is a couple different varieties. First up we have the 16GB California Blue variant, followed by AT&T-exclusive 8GB models in California Blue and eye-searing Limelight (yellow). We’re not sure why you’d want a bright yellow phone, but if you want a device that draws some attention, the Limelight model is probably your best bet.
AT&T says that all three models will be available to purchase in stores and at att.com starting tomorrow, with the 8GB Limelight model and the 16GB California Blue model shipping out next week. We don’t have an exact ship date for those handsets just yet, but whenever that date is, at least we know that there isn’t much longer to wait. The 16GB model will set you back $199.99 with a two-year agreement, while the the 8GB models will only require an initial payment of $99.99.
The HTC Windows Phone 8X features a 4.3-inch screen running at 720p, so you’ll be getting high definition with this handset. Around the back, you’ve got an 8-megapixel camera, while on the inside you’ve got a dual-core Snapdragon processor clocked at 1.5GHz and 1GB of RAM at your disposal. Read our full review of the device to find out what we think!
Windows Phone 8X lands at AT&T November 9 is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It’s time for the HTC Windows Phone 8X, Nokia Lumia 822, and Samsung ATIV Odyssey to hit Verizon and start the Windows Phone 8 party on the United States’ largest mobile carrier. Each of these devices will be working with 4G LTE connectivity and will be bringing on what Verizon assures will be an interface that will allow you “new ways to further personalize your smartphone” – as Steve Ballmer has made clear many times. They also assure you that “Windows Phone 8 will debut on a number of new smartphones” as well – can we hope for more Verizon action soon?
We have one Windows Phone 8X review up already – now it’s time to see how the beast works with the high-speed action at Verizon. The Nokia Lumia 822 is quite similar to the original 820 we saw back at the launch by Nokia – and we’ve had Nokia Lumia 822 hands-on time as well much more recently. This device is the little brother of the much larger Nokia Lumia 920.
You should of course have a peek at our Nokia Lumia 920 review to see what Nokia is bringing to the table as far as software goes – the 822 is just a bit smaller and has many of the same benefits busting out around the rim. As for the Samsung ATIV Odyssey – we don’t know one whole heck of a lot about this device yet – even its release date has been kept a secret thus far, with Verizon just saying, “exclusive to Verizon Wireless and available by the end of the year.”
The Nokia Lumia 822 will be exclusive to Verizon as well (as each version of the 820 model has a different number for each carrier, of course), and will be coming in Black, White, and Grey color models for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a new two year contract. The Windows Phone 8X by HTC will be popping up by Thanksgiving in a lovely collection of colors for $199.99 with a new two year contract. This HTC model will come in blue, red, or black – the last two being exclusive colors for Verizon!
Windows Phone 8 hits Verizon pre-order tomorrow with HTC and Nokia is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Verizon’s had a couple days to mull over its response to AT&T’s Windows Phone 8 pricing, and it’s now ready to make its intentions known: the Nokia Lumia 822 and HTC Windows Phone 8X will both be available for pre-order beginning tomorrow and will officially be on store shelves before Thanksgiving. Nokia’s model can be yours in white, black and grey for $100 after $50 mail-in rebate, while HTC’s WP8 flagship will be offered in blue, red or black for $200. (Verizon also confirmed that red and black will be carrier-exclusive.) Big Red also confirmed that the ATIV S Odyssey will arrive before the end of the year, but no pricing or dates were offered.
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