While the Surface Pro 2 was shown off with a set of power upgrades earlier today, the Surface 2 is set to return with a collection of slim-downs. This starts with a thinner body, a lighter body, and a silver option (so you’re not just stuck with black.) This device is coming with a Full […]
There has just been endless speculation about Nokia’s upcoming tablet. It is widely known as “Sirius,” which is believed to be its internal codename. The tablet reportedly runs on Windows RT and as per a recent rumor, it might be unveiled alongside the Lumia 1520. Nokia has scheduled an event on October 22nd, where it is said to unveil its new Windows Phone 8 phablet, the much rumored Nokia Lumia 1520. @evleaks, famous for inside knowledge that is almost always spot on, has us believe today that this tablet might be called the Nokia Lumia 2520.
There’s obviously no confirmation from Nokia just yet, the company hasn’t even let it slip if its working on a new tablet. Recently there have been rumors that perhaps Nokia is being pushed by Microsoft to cancel its Windows RT tablet, but any concrete evidence of such a demand hasn’t surfaced. Microsoft has decided to acquire Nokia’s core phone business, the Finnish manufacturers’ shareholders will meet in November to vote on the sale. Even if the tablet is going to be unveiled next month, there’s no guarantee that Lumia 2520 is going to be the final branding. The Lumia 1020 was initially believed to be called the Lumia 909, and it is said that Nokia decided to change it prior to the announcement.
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A few days ago Nokia revealed that it is going to conduct an event on October 22nd. Up till now it has been believed that the company will unveil its first Windows Phone 8 phablet at the event, now it appears that perhaps there might be more in store. The infamous @evleaks tells us to look out for the ”Nokia Sirius” next month, alongside “Bandit,” which is known as the codename for Lumia 1520, the aforementioned phablet. Nokia hasn’t commented on the rumor.
This particular rumor contradicts a recent report which claimed that Microsoft is pressurizing Nokia into cancelling its new tablet. The Finnish manufacturer has agreed to the sale of its hardware business to Microsoft, though Nokia’s shareholders have to put it to a vote before the deal can really be closed. There have already been a lot of rumors about the Sirius tablet from Nokia. Recently the purported render and specs of this tablet were leaked. Apparently it runs Windows RT, has a 10.1 inch IPS full 1080p HD display, quadcore Qualcomm 8974 processor and a 6.7 megapixel rear camera with Carl Zeiss optics. Sirius is said to measure .35 inches thick and weigh 1.3 pounds. As per rumors, the tablet is expected to be priced around $499.
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Microsoft’s little-loved Windows RT OS could get a second wind by merging more closely with Windows Phone and targeting so-called “phablet” devices, according to hints from the company. The OS, which puts Windows 8 on ARM chips but which has been criticized for its confusing software support in comparison to the “full” x86 version of […]
The rest of the industry may have turned its back on Windows RT, but it looks as if Microsoft isn’t prepared to ditch the Windows-on-ARM dream just yet. During an analyst call, Terry Myerson, Microsoft’s recently crowned software chief, seemed to describe RT as a first attempt, which will be followed up by further devices in the future:
“Windows RT was our first ARM tablet(sic). And as phones extend into tablets, expect us to see many more ARM tablets, Windows ARM tablets in the future.”
Myerson’s choice of words, and in particular his reference to phones that “extend into tablets,” suggests that Microsoft could be looking to bridge the divide between its smartphone and tablet divisions, and perhaps give Windows Phone a much more prominent role than the much-maligned Windows RT. Indeed, using Windows Phone as a tablet OS, or merging WP and RT, would help Microsoft to unify its various platforms and apps — something it has talked about in the past and that is actually a key focus of Myserson’s work:
“… we really should have one silicon interface for all of our devices. We should have one set of developer APIs on all of our devices. And all of the apps we bring to end users should be available on all of our devices.”
So, who knows, perhaps Windows Phone and RT have a common future? In which case, the idea of Nokia taking charge of this unified drive — building phones and tablets on the same platform — would make a lot of sense.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Microsoft
Via: Neowin
Source: Microsoft
Ever since news of the sale of Nokia‘s mobile business to Microsoft, the once mobile phone giant has returned to the spotlight, with talks of the things that could have been and what could still be. This time around, we’re getting bits and pieces of what could very well be Nokia’s first full tablet. Nokia […]
Time and again Nokia has been rumored to be working on a tablet. The company hasn’t detailed its tablet plans as yet, but it is believed that it might release a tablet later this year, which will possibly run Windows RT. Apparently the tablet is known by the “Sirius” codename inside the company. Nothing is official as yet, but a render and alleged specifications of Nokia’s tablet have leaked online.
The “Sirius” tablet apparently has a 10.1 inch IPS full 1080p HD display, a quadcore Qualcomm 8974 processor, 6.7 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and unique Nokia apps. Its said to weight 1.3 pounds and measure .35 inches thick. A multifunction cover with keyboard and additional battery life has also been rumored to launch alongside the tablet. According to the rumor this tablet will be priced at $499, that’s right into the iPad category. In the highly competitive market, many manufacturers have kept prices low so as to bring in more customers. Microsoft recently slashed the prices of its own Windows 8 tablets in what some believed to be a bid to increase sales. Since no official details about this product are available as yet, its too soon to speculate just how Nokia wants to distance itself from the competition.
Nokia ‘Sirius’ Windows RT Tablet Purported Render And Specs Leaked original content from Ubergizmo. 
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A collection of Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets have appeared this week courtesy of well-known Windows insider Paul Thurrott, this including the long-awaited Nokia slate. The Nokia device code-named Sirius is said here to be coming with a body much like what we’ve seen in leaked photos, that being a reflection of what we’ve […]
Microsoft will reveal its new Surface tablets at an event in New York City on September 23, according to invitations sent to press, with the new Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 expected to debut. The “save the date” invite is believed to be for Microsoft to reveal the Intel “Haswell” update to the Surface […]
[IFA 2013] A number of OEMs have decided against creating products that run on Windows RT, with ASUS being the latest company to officially drop the stripped-down operating system. It looks like they’ll soon be in good company as Lenovo also shares the same feelings as ASUS’ chairman Jonney Shih does about Windows RT. (more…)
Windows RT No Longer Needed, According To Lenovo Exec original content from Ubergizmo. 
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