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Apple Tells Siri To Stop Recommending Nokia

Posted by Gsurface on May 16, 2012 No comments

judgecorp writes “Apple has changed the answer Siri gives to the question ‘what is the best smartphone ever?’ to prevent the voice-driven assistant from promoting the Nokia Lumia 900. Originally Siri trawled online reviews on the web using the wolfram Alpha search engine, to come up with the Lumia, much to Apple’s embarrassment. Now, apple has intervened, replacing that answer with a joke: ‘Wait there are other phones?’”

Fry’s stocks unlocked Nokia N9, is slightly misinformed about its specs

Posted by Gsurface on May 13, 2012 No comments

Sure, Nokia’s Lumia 900 and 808 PureView may have garnered much of the spotlight lately, but lest we forgot about its flagship MeeGo handset. If you’ve been anxiously hoping to somehow score an unlocked N9 in the US sans gray-market importers, apparently Fry’s Electronics has you covered. Phone News spotted a listing for the phone in the store’s latest weekly ad — although upon closer inspection, it appears that the retailer isn’t too sure about its actual specs. Aside from describing the 3.9-inch slab of polycarbonate as a 4.3-inch device, it’s also flubbed on the OS, calling it “Mego.” Perhaps the most interesting error, however, is that the handset’s ClearBlack AMOLED display is listed as Super AMOLED — Samsung’s competing technology. Assuming these are merely copy errors, you’ll be able to pick one up for a spendy $ 600. Hit up the source link below to view the full ad.

Fry’s stocks unlocked Nokia N9, is slightly misinformed about its specs originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 May 2012 02:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ask Siri what the best smartphone is – she’ll say Nokia Lumia 900

Posted by Gsurface on May 12, 2012 No comments

Apple’s voice recognition platform on the iPhone 4S is an attempt at creating something that interacts with you like a human. And in fact, Siri may even be more human than people who work at Apple because it looks like she is capable of humility. Apparently if you ask the digital assistant “What is the

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Nokia confirms intent to bring unlocked Pureview 808 handset to US

Posted by Gsurface on May 11, 2012 No comments

Nokia’s major focal points within the US market may currently be its Lumia 900 and Windows Phone, but that doesn’t mean it’s planning to leave its other notable offerings outside of Uncle Sam’s borders. Speaking with PC Mag, Nokia executive Chris Weber explained that the company aims to offer its current imaging- / Symbian Belle flagship-handset, the 41-megapixel Pureview 808, north of Mexico in the “next couple of months” — unsurprising, considering it recently passed through the underground testing-chambers of the FCC. Unlike the Lumia, however, this mega-phone will only be sold unlocked, naturally sporting AT&T bands for connectivity. While we’re still eager to find out more detailed availability information, you can now rest assured that you’ll soon be able to capture highly detailed photos of your freedom fries to post on Tumblr.

Nokia confirms intent to bring unlocked Pureview 808 handset to US originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 15:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A Dreamy Look At A Would-Be Nokia Lumia 850

Posted by Gsurface on May 11, 2012 No comments

This Nokia Lumia 850 is not real. It’s just a concept. But I would be proud to carry that phone in my pocket if it was real.

The concept comes by way of The Nokia Blog, a fan site that found the concept made by Luxembourgish designer, BrianMFB. The 850, that once again is just a mockup, shows a slimmed down Lumia 800 that still regains a lot of the original character. The backside has tappered edges and flush mounted side buttons. The screen is a modest 3.8-inch as a 950 would likely have a larger screen.
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Nokia loses UK patent appeal against IPCom

Posted by Gsurface on May 10, 2012 No comments

London's Court of Appeal has dismissed Nokia's attempt to overturn a ruling that it infringed on an IPCom patent. Nokia said the decision won't affect its current products.
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Nokia swings Mail for Exchange to Series 40 dumphones: now in beta labs for testing (video)

Posted by Gsurface on May 10, 2012 No comments

Nokia isn’t just shaking up your browser on your humble Series 40 phone. This time, those cheap little bundles of communication goodness are preparing to get mail for Exchange, with the feature now undergoing testing in its Beta Labs. While Nokia might not be king of the phone hill anymore, there’s still plenty of its solid dumbphones itching to get a taste of corporate email. This holds especially true for developing countries where the phone series still sells well and where Nokia’s still pushing to increase its foothold. While you’ll only be able to feel up the beta at the source below, the full-fat version is shaping up for a June launch and will be initially compatible with both the Asha 302 and 303. You’ll need your phone’s latest software to test out the beta, but if you’re covered there, grab your goggles and visit Nokia’s labs at the source below. If not, you’ll have to make do with the intro video after the break.

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It’s not your imagination: Nokia promises fix for purple hue problem seen on some Lumia 900 screens

Posted by Gsurface on May 9, 2012 No comments

We didn’t notice any purple screen niggles during our Lumia 900 review. For some users, however, the purple hue issue is real and not so spectacular. If you’re one of those hapless souls seeing purple on your Lumia phone, Nokia recently tweeted that it will release a software fix for the issue — though it declined to provide details on when the update will drop. For the uninitiated, the purple screen problem reportedly occurs when automatic brightness is turned off and the display is set to “low.” The good news for Nokia is that the issue apparently hasn’t prevented folks from gobbling up the Lumia 900. “What if I’m seeing blue instead of purple,” you ask? Uh, you might wanna see a doctor for that, buddy.

It’s not your imagination: Nokia promises fix for purple hue problem seen on some Lumia 900 screens originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 00:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia 808 PureView flaunts oversized sensor at FCC

Posted by Gsurface on May 6, 2012 No comments

Nokia’s 808 PureView has sashayed through the FCC, flaunting its sizable camera sensor and revealing functionality details thanks to the prematurely-published user manual. The size, of course, comes as little surprise, given Nokia’s imaging team has managed to pump 41-megapixels into the Symbian smartphone. Those 41-megapixels are used as an innovative workaround to the bulk

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Nokia PureView 808 pops up at the FCC, has innards splayed across the internet

Posted by Gsurface on May 5, 2012 No comments

‘Twas only a matter of time, we suppose, before Uncle Sam got his mitts on Nokia’s mobile imaging monster, the 808 Pureview, and that time is now. The folks at the FCC got a real good look at the Symbian handset sporting a 41-megapixel shooter, and have torn it asunder to ensure it’s safe for human use. Before you go thinking that this visit to the FCC means that the 808′s coming to American carriers, recall that Nokia’s already nixed that idea. That said, if you’re like us, that won’t deter you from wanting to check out the drool-inducing pics of its innards in our gallery below. And, naturally, there’s all the electromagnetic measurements you can handle at the source link.

Gallery: Nokia 808 PureView FCC pictures

Nokia PureView 808 pops up at the FCC, has innards splayed across the internet originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 May 2012 12:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia Sues HTC, RIM and Viewsonic

Posted by Gsurface on May 3, 2012 No comments

angry tapir writes “Nokia has filed claims in the U.S. and Germany saying that products from HTC, Research In Motion (RIM) and ViewSonic infringe a number of the company’s patents. Nokia has filed actions against all three companies in Mannheim’s and Munich’s respective regional courts. Nokia has also filed complaints against HTC before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), the Federal District Court of Delaware and the regional court in Düsseldorf. RIM will also have to dispatch its lawyers to Düsseldorf for a Nokia lawsuit filed there, while ViewSonic’s legal team have to defend the company against a suit in Delaware.”

Nokia sues HTC, RIM, and Viewsonic for patent infringement

Posted by Gsurface on May 2, 2012 No comments

Looks like Nokia isn’t content with playing fair and square in the US smartphone market. The company has just announced that it is filing suit against HTC, RIM, and Viewsonic for patent infringement. Nokia claims that the companies make use of 45 patents that belong to Nokia without a proper license. The Finnish smartphone manufacturer

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Nokia 808 PureView available this month in Russia and India

Posted by Gsurface on May 2, 2012 No comments

Are you eagerly awaiting to get your hands on Espoo’s 41 megapixel Symbian Belle flagship? We bet you are, and perhaps today is your lucky day — if you live in Russia or India, that is. Nokia’s just officially announced that the 808 PureView will be available this month “in select markets”. Strangely, the company didn’t give a specific date or list any countries beyond the aforementioned two. The handset, which was revealed at Mobile Word Congress in February, is expected to retail for 450 Euros and “revolutionize the imaging experience” with its large sensor, Zeiss optics and pixel oversampling technology. PR after the break.

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Nokia could sell luxury Vertu brand to VC firm for $265 million

Posted by Gsurface on April 30, 2012 No comments

As much as it’d be interesting to see Windows Phone running on a gold-plated cigar lighter, that’s probably never going to happen. According to the UK’s Financial Times, Nokia has been trying to hive off its luxury Vertu brand for months already, and has finally found a suitor with the right cash / sense ratio. Although still far from a done deal, we’re told that venture capitalist firm Permira is willing to contribute up to $ 265 million to Nokia’s needy coffers — which might sound like a lot, but is mere costume jewelry to a manufacturer that just lost $ 1.7 billion.

Nokia could sell luxury Vertu brand to VC firm for $ 265 million originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia looking to unload Vertu brand?

Posted by Gsurface on April 30, 2012 No comments

The troubled cell phone maker is in advanced talks to sell the luxury phone maker to a private equity group for about $ 265 million, the Financial Times reports.
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Samsung beats Apple, Nokia as world’s largest handset maker

Posted by Gsurface on April 28, 2012 No comments

Samsung Electronics became the world’s biggest mobile handset vendor for the first time ever in the first quarter of 2012, capturing a quarter of the global market and overtaking struggling Nokia, according to data released Friday by London-based research firm Strategy Analytics.

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Samsung May Have Just Become The King Of Mobile Handsets, While S&P Downgrades Nokia To Junk

Posted by Gsurface on April 27, 2012 No comments

Samsung has been, for years, slowly approaching Nokia as the world’s biggest handset maker, and today looks like the day the crown has been passed: As of last quarter, Strategy Analytics noted that Samsung shipped the most mobile devices of any single manufacturer world-wide, also taking pole position in smartphones. At the same time, Nokia not only slipped in those rankings but it also got another slap in the face, as Standard & Poor’s, the credit-rating agency, downgraded Nokia to “junk” status.

The news comes on the same day that Samsung presented its Q1 earnings, in which the Korean company reported revenues of 45 trillion won ($ 40 billion) for the three months that ended March 31 — citing strong results in the division that includes mobile devices, with especially “brisk sales” of its GALAXY S II smartphone and newer Galaxy Note device.
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Samsung tops Nokia in Q1 handset race

Posted by Gsurface on April 27, 2012 No comments

Samsung beat Nokia to the top position in the global handset market in the first quarter of 2012, research firms Strategy Analytics and IHS iSuppli said Friday.
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Nokia, HTC win key European ruling against IPCom

Posted by Gsurface on April 25, 2012 No comments

The European Patent Office says intellectual property IPCom is using against Nokia and HTC is actually invalid in its current form.
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Nokia Lumia 900 white and cyan models out of stock at AT&T

Posted by Gsurface on April 24, 2012 No comments

The company continues to face a shortage of the new 900 handset, with only the black model currently available for customers.
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Skype for Windows Phone working on Nokia Lumia 610, scoffs at memory restrictions

Posted by Gsurface on April 24, 2012 No comments

Remember the unfortunate news that Skype’s new Windows Phone app wasn’t compatible with low-memory devices? Well, the app is now working fine with the incoming Nokia Lumia 610. After “some challenges early on”, Nokia tells us that the app is primed for use when the entry-level Windows Phone eventually hits Asian store at the end of April. Now one problem remains; which color?

Skype for Windows Phone working on Nokia Lumia 610, scoffs at memory restrictions originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia flips internet sharing switch on for Lumia 710 and 800c in Tango update

Posted by Gsurface on April 24, 2012 No comments

Looks like Espoo’s finally ready to do the Tango with Lumia owners. According to a report on Nokiapoweruser, updates for localized variants of the 710 and the China-only 800c have been spotted on NaviFirm, indicating a planned firmware rollout for those WP 7.5 devices is underway. Users in Belgium, the Netherlands and Vietnam who download the software should see that previously dormant internet sharing ability enabled, in addition to the installation of a trio of Nokia apps — Sportstracker, News and Creative Studio — as standard on handsets. No word on when the company intends to release the package to other markets, but with this latest news, it can’t be far off now.

[Thanks, Nish]

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Nokia reports loss in face of stiff competition

Posted by Gsurface on April 19, 2012 No comments

Nokia reported a sales drop and a loss during the first quarter, as it struggles to sell cheap phones as well as Symbian-based smartphones, and Windows Phone sales remain small.
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Lots Of Pain, No Gain: Nokia Reports $4B Drop In Q1 Sales To $9.7B, Blames Restructuring, Competition

Posted by Gsurface on April 19, 2012 No comments

Nokia warned us last week that it would be reporting some worse-than-expected numbers, and here they are: sales down by $ 4 billion (€3.4 billion) to $ 9.7 billion (€7.4 billion), with a corresponding fall in earnings per share, down by a quarter of a euro and now at a loss per share of just over $ 1 (€0.80).

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Code Warrior: Nokia puts bounties on desirable apps

Posted by Gsurface on April 17, 2012 No comments

In its quest for app development on Windows Phone, Nokia announced its Code Warrior Bounty Hunter challenge at Mobile Monday Silicon Valley.
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Nokia Lumia 900 Review: This One’s A No-Brainer

Posted by Gsurface on April 15, 2012 No comments

Guys, this one’s such a no brainer that I shouldn’t even have to lay it all out. But I will.

The Nokia Lumia 900 is an excellent handset, comes packed with a fresh new operating system in the form of Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, and thanks to a nifty AT&T bill credit from Nokia, you can essentially get this $ 100 LTE-equipped phone for free until the 21st. Repeat: for free.

Like I said, this one’s a no brainer.
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Nokia Lumia 900 software fix instructions live

Posted by Gsurface on April 14, 2012 No comments

There’s now a fix for you early adopters of the Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone on AT&T, and it couldn’t be easier to update your device and make it happen. This past week it was discovered by consumers (and Nokia and AT&T) that there was a bit of a connectivity issue with Nokia’s newest hero

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Lumia 900 materials cost $209, point to low-cost approach by Nokia, Microsoft

Posted by Gsurface on April 11, 2012 No comments

The materials used to build the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone cost $ 209, according to IHS iSuppli, which did a physical teardown of one of the new smartphones.
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Nokia revving up NFC-enabled Lumia 610

Posted by Gsurface on April 11, 2012 No comments

Set to debut in Europe next quarter, the next flavor of the Lumia 610 will be the first Windows Phone handset to let people pay for items via their cell phone.
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NFC version of Nokia Lumia 610 accidentally leaked on YouTube

Posted by Gsurface on April 11, 2012 No comments

In a world where NFC is just starting to become useful, its notable absence on Nokia’s Windows Phones has been increasingly, well, notable. But a video that temporarily appeared on the Finnish phone-maker’s YouTube account reveals that NFC is indeed coming, with a new version of the Lumia 610 on the Orange network apparently set to become the first handset to make it happen somewhere in Europe. The video was quickly pulled, but not before Thegadgetbuff managed to grab a dodgy rip of it, which you’ll see after the break. It contains an interview with Andrea Bacioccola, whose job title (“Lead program manager, NFC”) pretty much says it all — even before he gets to mentioning stuff like FourSquare checking-in, audio speaker pairing like with the N9, and a new Nokia Tag Writer app that could possibly do something similar to the customizable Xperia SmartTag system. See for yourself after the break, and as mentioned, please forgive the clip’s piratical quality.

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Nokia offers Lumia 900 exchange, credits as problem surfaces

Posted by Gsurface on April 11, 2012 No comments

Nokia said it had discovered a memory management issue on Lumia 900 smartphones offered on AT&T's network, that in some cases could lead to a loss of data connectivity.
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Nokia Lumia 900 glitch triggers free phone giveaway

Posted by Gsurface on April 11, 2012 No comments

Nokia confirmed a problem with the Lumia 900′s ability to access data and is taking drastic actions to make up for it, offering a $ 100 credit to existing and new customers through April 21.
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Can Nokia crank up the volume of the Lumia 900?

Posted by Gsurface on April 10, 2012 No comments

The smartphone launch has been respectable, but the big question is whether Nokia can move enough units to turn the company around.
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Nokia Lumia 900 irks users by not connecting to the Web

Posted by Gsurface on April 10, 2012 No comments

With the release of this latest Windows phone, some users are already experiencing problems — most notably difficulty connecting to AT&T’s data networks.
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AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 on sale now

Posted by Gsurface on April 8, 2012 No comments

A couple of days ago Nicki Minaj was singing about it; now the AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 is finally on sale. The first Windows Phone to pack LTE, and the first Nokia in the US for some time that we’d recommend actually considering, the new Lumia is the largest of its family to-date and packs

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Nokia Lumia 900 brings out the Windows Phone lovers

Posted by Gsurface on April 8, 2012 No comments

Smartphone seekers brand-loyal to the Microsoft-made mobile operating system Windows Phone will be glad to know that the Nokia Lumia 900 is out now – and reviewers are loving it. Everyone including our own Michael Crider seems to be lauding Nokia’s effort in this device which takes their well-received Windows Phone lineup thus far and

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Nokia takes over Times Square for Lumia 900 launch event (video)

Posted by Gsurface on April 8, 2012 No comments

We’re still not exactly sure what Nicki Minaj has to do with Nokia’s new Lumia 900, but the company put her at the center of its promotional efforts in a launch event Friday night that took over Times Square. Oh, you missed it? For just the visual effect of what went on including CGI dancers on massing LED displays and coordinated effects on the tourist destination’s many video boards (been there, done that) you can check out our gallery of pics from the event, or look below for the video. If you’re all about the phones, Nokia is pushing its Windows Phone 7 flagship with new “the smartphone beta test is over” ads — there’s also one of those embedded after the break. So, is anyone concerned Nokia might not be doing enough to promote this new phone?

Gallery: Nokia Lumia 900 in Times Square

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Nokia and Nicki Minaj light NYC for Lumia 900 debut

Posted by Gsurface on April 7, 2012 No comments

Nokia lit up New York City’s Time Square for a Lumia 900 extravaganza on Friday, turning to Nicki Minaj and the CGI specialists behind i-Robot for a music and light show in keeping with AT&T and Microsoft’s ambitions. The event – which followed the London deadmau5 event for the Lumia 800 in November last year – paired

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On The Nokia Lumia 900 And How AT&T Is The Phone’s Only Downside

Posted by Gsurface on April 7, 2012 No comments

This is it. The stakes couldn’t be higher. The future of Windows ~~Mobile~~ Phone hinges on the success of the Nokia Lumia 900. The phone has a huge amount of hype. It’s priced right at $ 99 on-contract and it’s a drop-dead gorgeous device. Nokia’s latest marketing campaign directly targets Apple and Google. If any phone could rocket Windows Phone 7 to success it’s the Lumia 900. It’s just too bad Microsoft and Nokia tasked lowly AT&T of all carriers to launch this pivotal phone. And for whatever unknown reason, on Easter Sunday.

It’s just too bad Microsoft and Nokia tasked lowly AT&T of all carriers to launch this pivotal phone. And for whatever unknown reason, on Easter Sunday.
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Nokia to offer free covers for its Lumia 710

Posted by Gsurface on April 7, 2012 No comments

During the month of April, Nokia will offer free phone covers in a variety of colors to Lumia 710 owners.
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Review: Hands-on with the Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone

Posted by Gsurface on April 5, 2012 No comments

Microsoft and Nokia are all in on the latest Windows Phone: the Nokia Lumia 900. I’ve been testing it for about a week and I’m disappointed.

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Nokia Lumia 900 review: My favorite Windows Phone yet

Posted by Gsurface on April 4, 2012 No comments

With its pop-art aesthetic and satisfying specs, the $ 100 Nokia Lumia 900 for AT&T is the Windows Phone I’d rather use.
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Nokia Lumia 900 teardown peeks behind that $99 price (video)

Posted by Gsurface on April 4, 2012 No comments

We’ve always admired Nokia’s ability to make a solid phone to a budget, when it’s done right, your average user won’t notice the difference. Given the strict hardware limitations imposed by Windows Phone, the Lumia 900 was never going to be a hyper-powered handset, but now we can see how the company have managed to get it out for just $ 99. Tech Republic tore down its review model to confirm the handset’s internals are almost uniformly modest. There’s a single-core 1.4GHz Qualcomm CPU paired with 512MB of RAM, a fixed 16GB of storage and that limited (but pretty) 800 x 480 AMOLED display. Still, the accountants didn’t get at that beautiful 8-megapixel camera, even if it is the same unit we’d seen in the N9 and Lumia 800. If you’d like to watch the handset get torn to pieces (the secret’s in the SIM slot) then take a look at the video we’ve got for you below.

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Nokia Aims Directly At Apple And Google With “The Smartphone Beta Test” Ad Spots

Posted by Gsurface on April 2, 2012 No comments

It’s on like Donkey Kong. Nokia is back and ready to take on the big dogs. Several Nokia TV adverts started airing last night that don’t dance around the prime targets. Nope, Nokia’s latest ad campaign, The Smartphone Beta Test, is a clever but very direct shot at Apple and Google.

The campaign uses three videos (one above, two after below) with so-called behind the scenes footage showing a nondescript work space where three random workers are vetting issues about their upcoming smartphone. “Don’t hold it like that!” “The screen is fine. People can just stay inside.” “I just think the phone is fragile.”
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Nokia Lumia 900 pre-orders begin on AT&T

Posted by Gsurface on March 31, 2012 No comments

AT&T has begun pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 900, which is arriving on April 8 for $ 100 with a new two-year contract. The Windows Phone will be available only in matte black and cyan at launch, but a white version is expected to follow on April 22. AT&T has promised that the Lumia 900 will

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Nokia Puts a Price on the Phone that Could Define Its Future

Posted by Gsurface on March 28, 2012 No comments

So, Nokia’s Lumia 900 will cost just $ 100, starting April 8. Not bad for a LTE-compatible smartphone with 4.3inch display, a 1.4 GHz processor, and a 8 megapixel camera.

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April 8 launch date set for AT&T’s Nokia Lumia 900

Posted by Gsurface on March 26, 2012 No comments

AT&T said Monday that it plans to launch the Lumia 900 Windows Phone from Nokia on April 9 at a price of $ 100 with a two-year contract.

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Nokia releases Play To beta, updates Music app for Windows Phone

Posted by Gsurface on March 23, 2012 No comments

To follow its announcement of updated Nokia Drive, Maps and Transport apps (and not to forget Creative Studio), the firm in Finland now has two more servings of software to crow about for its Lumia lineup — okay, no more alliterations. We promise. Today, Nokia has announced an updated version of its music app, now dubbed — simply enough — Nokia Music 2.0, along with an entirely new beta package known as Nokia Play To. While the Music upgrade appears to include little more than minor revisions to the wording of certain functions, the Play To software will cater to users of DLNA equipment with its ability to stream photos and videos. Because it’s only in beta form, the means to stream music hasn’t yet arrived, but Nokia intends to bake this ability into a future revision of Play To. For those who’d like to be a Guinea pig for the Espoo crew, just check out Nokia’s source link below.

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NITDroid now available in alpha form, brings Android 4.0.3 to Nokia N9 (video)

Posted by Gsurface on March 23, 2012 No comments

It’s hardly the first time we’ve seen Ice Cream Sandwich parading around on a phone that shipped with MeeGo, but for those waiting for a proper, (semi) stable release to try it on their own N9, heads-up. NITDroid forum administration e-yes has laid out alpha release numero uno, dubbed Project Mayhem, which brings Android 4.0.3 to one of the most beautiful pieces of handset hardware to ever exist. As for things “expected” to work? Dual-boot operation without reflashing, 3D drivers, multitouch, USB networking, Bluetooth, charging and a whole host of other niceties. There’s a demo after the break for the nonbelievers, and those with plenty of time (and wits) can get to cracking down in the source link.

[Thanks, Bikfalvi]

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Vuclip: Consumers want Nokia while Apple users remain loyal

Posted by Gsurface on March 21, 2012 No comments

A new survey studying smartphone brand and buying trends has been released by video streaming company Vuclip. Over 560,000 users responded to the survey, hailing from 188 different countries, and the results may surprise you. Out of all the mobile brands, 36.9% said they wanted their next phone to be a Nokia. Surprising, yes, although

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