Rumor | Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 - Development accelerates in anticipation of the launch later this year

After the presentation of the new major release of Windows Phone 8 and the confirmation of the top four producers who will support it (Nokia, HTC, and Samsung Huwaei), were widespread rumors that have attempted to define the time frame and the possible composition the line-up of the third generation of WP. Nokia, the leading partner of Microsoft for the development of the WP8 platform, do not let slip a detailed forecast, although the odds this year identified as a possible date for the arrival in to the market of the Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices. 

New rumor, the truth of which is still to be ascertained, would indicate a speeding up of development of devices for the launch by the end of 2012 and would establish China as the nation which will appear among the first to receive the device .

At this moment we presume that the recent rumors on credible road map prepared for the launch of Nokia Windows Phone 8. A rapid renewal of the current line-up, not upgradeable to the next release of WP, it is desirable and the importance of the Chinese market Nokia has been repeatedly highlighted.

The apparent verisimilitude of the picture just described will be refuted in practice in the weeks to come. The latest rumor, but from a source reliable enough, do not provide further details about technical specifications of the new device. The news of the possible release of Lumia WP8 by the end of 2012 is at least encouraging. A launch postponed to 2013 it could cripple a line-up, as is known, is potentially able to undergo the "Osborne effect" following the announcement of the new mobile platform from Microsoft.

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Nokia N9 - The roll-out of the PR 1.3 firmware update officially started!

As we had anticipated yesterday and a few hours later came the official confirmation by the Nokia support forum. The distribution of the expected PR 1.3 firmware for the Nokia N9 is officially started .The new software release, was previously defined as an update "minor", but of undoubted value. The description contained in the support forum starts to sketch out the contours of an update that will arouse the interest of the owners of the Nokia N9. It, in fact many improvements, including updated versions of Mail, Facebook and Twitter, as well as some small optimizations for network connectivity.

The update will be released in installments within the next week, starting with the no-brand versions, and then reach models branded by telephone operators. For more information regarding the update you can connect to this address.

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Nokia N9 - Firmware update PR 1.3 finally available?

The long awaited PR update firmware 1.3 for the Nokia N9 it seems its just around the corner, after the recent confirmation of Nokia Philippines . In the last hours were spread on the network the first reports about updating firmware of the Nokia N9, which was confirmed on several occasions. The new version of the software would be the 40.2012.21-3-001.19 and the update would weigh about 200 MB. The start of the deployment seems to be started even if the actual availability may vary depending on the various geographical areas.

It is unclear if the screenshot shown in the opening refers to a version not yet distributed through official channels and still being tested. Without wanting to raise false expectations, remember that manually check for updates just follow the path Settings -> Applications -> Manage Applications -> Updates Tab -> check icon updates.  continue to follow as usual the story of the distribution of 'update, your playing by indicating the actual availability for the Nokia N9 marketed in our country.

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Nokia Lumia 900 - T-Mobile will not sell the device in Germany for the inability to upgrade to WP8?

The events in the marketing of Nokia Lumia 900 in the German market by T-Mobile is back in the limelight because the media echo gave a statement officious telephone operator. The statement was issued by a member of the team T- Mobile and clarify the reasons for choosing not to start the deployment of Nokia Lumia 900 in Germany. A basis for the decision is the inability to update the new flagship of the Finnish manufacturer to Windows Phone 8 . Declarations of T-Mobile, as you might guess, have a scope that goes beyond the specific case, representing an unofficial confirmation of the impossibility of terminals Lumia update the next release of Microsoft's operating system. For the record, we point out that, after the release of the declaration, other members of the T-Mobile have made ​​it clear that it is not an official statement, suggesting that the reasons which may lead to the choice of whether to market a device are many.

The declaration, from a few days ago, contains a phrase that apparently leaves no room for interpretation: 

We will not take the Lumia 900 in our product range as it is not software-update-means clustering enabled.What That is if the new WP 8 Should the fourth quarter as of 2012, 'which will not be updated 900th Lumia Lumia not insert the 900 in our product portfolio since it is not upgradeable.This means that if the new WP8 were to be distributed in the last quarter of 2012, the Lumia 900 will not be updated 

At present the only certainty is that T-Mobile does not release the Lumia 900. For reference, we note that another German mobile operator (O2) was of the opposite opinion, and has begun selling the Lumia 900 in Germany.

The suggestion is to wait for further confirmation that may come after the official launch of Windows Phone 8. Only after this event will be possible to trace with certainty the border between the terminals will be upgraded and those that will be forced to renounce the last version of the Microsoft operating system. We recall that the official position of Nokia does not confirm or deny the news of the distribution of the update to Windows Phone 8 for the line of smartphones Lumia.

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Nokia - Planned actions aimed at sharpening its strategy and returning the company to profitable growth

Nokia once again speak to its audience and its investors with a new official statement that contains important updates on the business strategy that will characterize the coming months and new targets to be achieved to overcome the difficult situation. This is a very articulate statement that identifies the main area of focus is the strategy and indicates further measures to make it even more competitive production structure of the company.Not missing a reference to a renewal of the management and further staff reductions to be implemented by the end of 2012.

Nokia identifies three main areas on which we focus the new business strategy:

• The investments will be directed in the new Lumia 
• smartphone line
• Another area of ​​investment will be represented by the platform for location services
• Rounding out the picture of the main investments of Nokia feature phones that will contribute to the further step of evolution

Nokia has also clarified the objectives in the individual sectors of activity:

• Lumia smartphones will be offered at prices more affordable and will continue to differentiate itself from other Windows Phone through the integration of new technologies and new software.
• Location services will represent another important means of differentiation from competitive offerings of smartphones Lumia. The development of the City Lens app with Nokia will continue in parallel and we will try to extend the scope of use of technology developed by Nokia maps to generate new revenue
• In the field of mobile phones Nokia will try to improve the competitiveness and profitability. Nokia aims to further develop the platform, S40 and S40, investing in key areas such as web browsing. The first results of the renewed strategy are visible with the new Nokia full touch Asha.

In the coming months changes will be made ​​to the  production facilities :

• Veranno reduced research and development projects, with the closure of plants in Ulm, Germany and Canada in Burnaby
• Windows will close the plant in Salo in Finland
• Will be intensified marketing and sales priorities in key markets
• Disused activities that fall outside the core-business

The continuation of the restructuring will cost in terms of staff reductions that will be reduced by 10,000 units by the end of 2013.

This is a very complex strategy that involves measures in some cases very difficult, as mentioned cuts to personnel and facilities that were dedicated to research and development. It is hoped that all the measures just mentioned might be able to revive the company by the crisis that has gone on for many months.

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Linus Torvalds - Nokia should have chosen Android

The name of Linus Torvalds will probably be familiar to users who appreciate the open source operating system Linux. The programmer of Finnish origin, in fact, was the first author of the Linux kernel and the proposed development of the platform. Torvalds, who lives in the United States, has recently returned to the homeland to receive the Millennium Technology Prize, and has not failed to reserve a little veiled criticism of one of the most important Finnish companies. 

We speak of course of Nokia , Torvalds criticized for the choice of Windows Phone platform as the main point on which to try to regain lost market share in the smartphone market. According to Torvalds, Nokia would have to point to the Android operating system.

The critical Torvalds echoes what even the simplest of smartphone users have moved home to Finland in 2011 following agreement between Nokia and Microsoft. Torvalds points out, however, that the choice, however wrong, is understandable given that, at the time, the leadership is entrusted to Stephen Elop (are well known, in fact, passed between Redmond and 'current CEO of Nokia, which previously occupied the leadership positions at Microsoft).

According to Torvalds, choosing Android Nokia could intervene actively in the development of the platform that is rather reinforced and impervious to changes in the case of Windows Phone. Nokia allying with Windows would be a simple manufacturer bound by agreements of a commercial nature. For the record, we must emphasize that the exclusive app developed by Nokia for its Windows Phone and the announced changes to the software platform( integrating technology PureView ), to give Nokia a more important role than the other Microsoft partners.

The judgment of Torvalds obviously reflects his training geared to the open-source and his attitude quite critical of Microsoft. Despite the hatred dicharato smartphones, Torvalds normally uses a Android device that, not coincidentally shares many aspects with Linux.This judgment is therefore quite likely that expressed by Linus Torvalds on the choice of Nokia, however, will not be enough to change course at home in Finland.

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Nokia Lumia PureView technology in development according to Chris Weber

The unofficial and official confirmation on the future integration of technology in Nokia PureView Lumia terminals were not lacking, but that we are going to bring the following can surely be considered one of the most important and unequivocal. In a recent interview Weber confirms the intention to transfer the technology into future Windows Phone PureView Lumia. As we know this is a feature now integrated into the Nokia 808 PureView based on Symbian Belle operating system and that took five years to reach fruition.

The confirmation of the future coming to market with technology of the Nokia Lumia PureView is contained in the following interview (minute 3:30 and following):

To make the choice fall on a Nokia device with Nokia operating system to use technology PureView on Symbian Belle were the limitations of the current Windows Phone platform that enables the necessary software customization required to handle the camera with 41 megapixel sensor have already seen in Nokia recently PureView 808. These restrictions, according to allegations made by Chris Weber, will be less in the future thanks to the special relations of cooperation between Nokia and Microsoft, of course, the Finnish manufacturer will allow you to customize the software of the camera.

The identity of future Windows Phone from Nokia continues to take shape over the months: dual-core processors, Windows Phone 8, PureView technology are just some of the possible innovations that could be introduced in the future production of the Nokia with the Microsoft made operating system .

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Nokia 808 PureView vs Nokia N8 - Video sample comparisons

 Nokia 808 PureView is the ideal successor to the Nokia N8 since the Nokia 808 is a significant step forward compared to the Nokia N8, taking into account the Pure View technology integrated into the device that raises the stakes for current smartphones in the market is terms of camera and picture quality.

The Nokia N8, on the other hand, is still a reference in the category of camera phone and after many months of arriving on the market, still manages to hold its place as one of the the best camera phones.We find a double video comparing what is the significant boost in performance of the Nokia 808 Nokia N8 PureView than on land, that of the video recording , where the new flagship device of Nokia Belle has already exhibited excellent skills.

The double-header that we propose to follow was made by recording video in 720p. Nokia N8, contrary to the Nokia 808 PureView, limits the resolution of the 720p video, while the 808 PureView supports resolution up to 1080p. Without affecting your judgment we leave the last word to you, wishing you good viewing time:

Second round:

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Nokia Lumia 710 very soon to get updated to Tango

Upgrading to Windows Phone Tango for the Nokia Lumia 710 is fast approaching. To confirm a recent examination of the firmware is present at NaviFirm which include updates to Tango for Lumia 710 marketed in various geographical areas and are distributed through various national telephone operators. As we know, Tango is a version of Windows Phone designed for entry-level device such as Lumia 610, but will also be released to the terminals with more powerful hardware, introducing some welcome news as, for example, the WiFi sharing feature still absent in Lumia 710. 

More specifically, at the time, the countries for which is available on the update to Tango Navifirm include: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore , Spain, Sweden, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand and Vietnam . There is still Italy, but remember that the list is not exhaustive.

The list of firmware dedicated to branded units by telephone operators further comprises:MobileOne Singapore, MTN ZA, Singapore SingTel, StarHub Singapore, Telenor DK, IT Vodafone, Vodafone Spain, Vodafone UK, Korea Freetel, Polkomtel PL, CH Swisscom, T-Mobile Vodafone UK and Portugal . 

The release of the update to Tango for Lumia should happen in the next 710 days through Zune. Do not miss to update you with more detailed information.

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Nokia 808 PureView shown in first unboxing video

The Nokia 808 PureView prepares to reach the European markets this summer. The expectation of the users who actually want to start testing the goodness of the camera device is about to be over. To kill time we can start to become familiar with the sales package and its contents through the first unboxing of the terminal. The packaging is in line with the recent production of Nokia and includes charger, data cable, manuals, a strap, earphones and, of course, the anticipated new camera-phone of the Finnish manufacturer. 

Also interesting is the original Nokia case that protects your valuable camera lens. The cover does not seem to be included in the standard equipment of the first video, but shown in a second unboxing. The cover could therefore be sold separately.

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Analysts checks confirms that the Nokia Lumia 900 continues to sell well in U.S.

Officially presented during the first months of 2012 , the new smartphone Nokia Lumia 900 ,a member of the famous family of Smartphones created highly successful collaboration between Nokia and Microsoft , is available on the market in various countries around the world for some time now. 

The results recorded up to now have been positive for Nokia demonstrating the excellent reception received by this device evaluated positively by the international critics, but recently some items, at least for the American market, presaged some suffering resulting drop in sales of smartphones due to the launch of the HTC One X.
Well those rumors, at least according to tests carried out recently, seem to have been definitively refuted. James Faucette of Pacific Crest Securities , has decided to speak on the subject by focusing on results obtained recently by these devices. According Faucette, in fact, smartphones series Lumia , in the United States , showed results similar to those released last month showing that sales of these devices continue to govern without problems, probably also to the massive marketing campaign Nokia Lumia 900 that gave the benefits to other smartphones in the same family. 

If these results were able to remain stable in America Devices Windows Phone could dramatically increase its market penetration. but we will have to wait for future updates to learn more .

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The Nokia Lumia 900 and Lumia 610 heading to India in June?

Formally introduced earlier this year, were expected for several months in stores two new smartphones Lumia 610 and 900 created by Nokia in collaboration with Microsoft and characterized by interesting features and specifications that make them very promising two mobile devices. 


In the past, much information has somehow left open the possibility of seeing these two devices to reach the Indian market, and new revelations, yet unconfirmed officially, back on ' argument once again. Portal Onlygizmos revealed information from an anonymous source reported that Nokia would be ready to launch two of its Lumia smartphones the Lumia 610 and Lumia 900 in the Indian market by mid-June, respectively, at a cost of 11,000 rupees and 28,000 rupees. 


Considering that the mobile market in India is the second largest in the world after China , with a growing market especially in the increasingly popular smart phones, such a move could be very positive and important to Nokia and Microsoft , who would see it grow substantially in the sales results of these new smartphones. 


To this we must also add that the prices reported by the anonymous source in question were not as high and therefore more competitive than before. not being available, however no official confirmation in this regard, the information being taken at the time as mere rumors. We await any official announcements. 

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Nokia Lumia 900 Dark Knight Rises edition is now available for pre-order at Phone4u in UK

As we have reported earlier UK customers will be able to get their hands on Nokia Lumia 900 "The Dark Knight Rises Limited Edition" and also get free cinema tickets and chance to win a vip experience to the premiere.

Now UK retailer Phones4U has just activated the pre-orders for this particular edition of Nokia Lumia 900 and the first shipments will begin June 1, just weeks ahead of the arrival of the latest Batman movie in the UK cinemas.

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Ad for Nokia Lumia 900 unveils new Contacts and Photo Live Tiles?

As you can see in more detail in the following screesnhost Hub Contacts and Photos look different from what we usually see on Windows Phone Mango, written with the first and the second with a count for which was also divided into two square tiles. 

1. Contacts - The tiles flip and it says "Meet up with Sarah"
2. Photo Hub - Flips and splits into two tiles, one with the latest photo, the other with a count

This is an oversight of the graph that has created the banner in question or is a foretaste of what we will see with future firmware updates to Windows Phone? Or is a Nokia customization on its Lumia Windows Phones

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Nokia and Samsung working on 3D mobile displays

Until now, only LG and HTC have decided to produce smartphone with 3D display, but something could change in coming months. Recently, Nokia and Samsung have managed to register patents at the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) on the 3D technology.

The patent Nokia plans to use a screen capable of handling images in two and three dimensions, probably with a switch that would allow the transition from 2D to 3D. The display should also provide a stereoscopic view of reality in three dimensions: the eyes see the same scene from two different positions, the brain combines these two images and computes the depth.

Clearly it is difficult to predict if and when Nokia will start producing and selling 3D display device, since Windows Phone seems very far away from this technology. Things change when you consider Samsung: Android and is ready for many months PlayStore contains several exclusive titles for smartphones 3D.

More information at USPTO.

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Kantar: Windows Phone climbs to 3-4% market share in major markets

According to the results of a consumer survey conducted by the company Kantar , the  Windows Phone market share has exceeded 3% - 4% share in key markets 

The best numbers were obtained in Germany, Great Britain, Italy, France and the United States where in the last 12 weeks the percentage of penetration of the Microsoft operating system has grown from less than 2% (January 2012) to over 3%, increments up to 6% (in Germany).

In USA even seems that sales of Windows Phone device may have equaled or exceeded the market share from RIM, thanks to the excellent sales result of Nokia Lumia devices 

Kantar provides the market share of Windows Phone in Europe could reach 10% in the second half of 2012, a forecast rather credible if you think the advertisements of new devices of various manufacturers, primarily Nokia, which has recently given way to the start of the sales of its entry level the  Lumia 610 .

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The Nokia Lumia 610 conquest of Europe will start from Italy

Nokia Italy has just announced the launch of The Nokia Lumia 610 entry level Windows Phone with retail price of 199 euros and its designed to compete with low-end Android smartphone.The distribution of the Nokia Lumia 610 in Europe will start from Italy. The eloquent image spread recently by Nokia shows that stocks of the device is ready to reach the shelves of Italian stores.

The Nokia 610 Lumia as pointed out on several occasions is the first true entry level Windows Phone smartphone, a category just beaten by the producers who have invested resources by choosing the operating system from Microsoft. We recall the main specifications of the device using the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor S1 800 MHz, 256 MB RAM, 5MP camera and HSDPA connectivity. The operating system is Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh (Tango).

Since the list price of the device is intended to physiological decline after the first marketing period, it can be concluded that Nokia has already prepared an excellent entry level antagonist device that use competing platforms. Remember that you can already preorder the device at the store's unofficial Nokia N-Store (see HERE ).

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Nokia Lumia 900 now on sale in the UK, with 'Tango' on board?

The HSPA + variant of the Nokia Lumia 900, which is the European version now is available for sale in England courtesy of Phones4U. 

However interesting novelty regarding the Lumia 900 is that according to the reports from TheVerge the Lumia 900 will be sold under the Windows Phone Build 8773.98 , which is next Windows Phone update aka Tango or wp7.5 refresh

Currently, the Redmond company has not said when it will start the update on current devices,but hopefully it will not be long wait.

More info at Phones4U.

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Mastercard - Nokia Lumia 610 NFC is now PayPass Ready Device

Last month, Nokia has officially announced the first Windows phone with integrated Near Field Communication and support payments Visa and MasterCard. Now several hours ago MasterCard via a press release announced that Lumia 610 NFC is now "PayPass Ready" device.

“Nokia is honored that the Nokia Lumia 610 NFC will be one the world’s first smartphones to include MasterCard’s PayPass Ready brand mark,” said Andrea Bacioccola, NFC Lead Program Manager, Nokia. “This sends a clear message to operators, banks and other service providers that Nokia is able to quickly enable their payment services on this smartphone.”

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Jorma Ollila - Nokia will soon produce tablets and hybrid devices

Jorma Ollila, Nokia's outgoing president, through an interview with the Financial Times has announced that the Finnish company will soon launch a new range of mobile devices and Tablet "hybrid". Ollila would have predicted this series of innovations to face strong pressure from shareholders, less and less confidence towards the economic recovery of Nokia.

"Tablet products are important, so we decided to interest us in this market sector, and in future we come with hybrid products and different form factor."

However during the same interview, Ollila, who is leaving after 27 years the company has reported that Nokia was not able to follow the revolution of smartphones, but that the combination of new products and services should help Nokia to return to the top.

Recall that Microsoft should start the marketing of Windows Tablet 8 after the summer, so it is conceivable to expect a Nokia Tablet later this year.

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