Archive for February 2nd, 2012

Leak: Windows Phone 8 preview – Apollo uncovered

Leak: Windows Phone 8 preview – Apollo uncovered

| February 2, 2012 | 151 Replies

Pocket Now seems to have got details on the upcoming Windows Phone 8 (the next major update after Tango) to which MS guru Paul Thurott has confirmed several details. Such details originating apparently from Joe Belfiore, intended ONLY for partners at Nokia. Here are some of the interesting features: Appearing around the time Windows Phone [...]

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Windows Phone 8 details revealed in video to Nokia?

Windows Phone 8 details revealed in video to Nokia?

| February 2, 2012 | 19 Replies

PocketNow are at it again. Apparently they found a video featuring Joe Belfiore, that was made for Nokia, as a way to inform them of the updates that were coming in the Apollo update. I say apparently as every site discussing the video links to PocketNow, but I can’t find it. There is to be [...]

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Screenshots (Skype for Nokia Belle) #Symbian (expected Q1 2012)

Screenshots (Skype for Nokia Belle) #Symbian (expected Q1 2012)

| February 2, 2012 | 35 Replies

We received an email from Srikanth (Thanks!) who shared some screenshots of Skype on Symbian Belle. Not sure how you guys can get this but Rahul tipped in (cheers) of a thread at Nokia discussion forum where a Nokia staff said as an update for Belle devices, Skype might appear Q1 2012. http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/t5/Phone-Applications/Skype-for-701/m-p/1243307#M24784 Thank you Srikanth and [...]

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Skype For Windows Phone (Private) Beta coming soon?

Skype For Windows Phone (Private) Beta coming soon?

| February 2, 2012 | 47 Replies

Finally! Reports say that Microsoft is bringing Skype to Windows Phone. It has been expected for some time now, seeing as Microsoft owns the service. Having Skype may see WP as a real competitor in the smartphone race, since it can essentially become the OS that “connects people” due to its already deep integration of [...]

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Lumiappaday #79: StraySperm demoed on the Nokia Lumia 800

Lumiappaday #79: StraySperm demoed on the Nokia Lumia 800

| February 2, 2012 | 7 Replies

Here’s another simple but fun game to pass the time. It’s called Stray Sperm, a somewhat odd name and angle for a game but bear with me. You as the sperm navigate by way of moving the phone around and letting the accelerometer control where you’re going. You have bacteria and viruses to avoid, but [...]

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N9Apps: CutePress ( WordPress App )

N9Apps: CutePress ( WordPress App )

| February 2, 2012 | 20 Replies

Seeing as MyNokiaBlog is powered by WordPress, I thought it would be only fitting to bring a WordPress app to your attention. I was looking at Nokia Conversations and I found this app. ( Also a WP version is on the site. See source for link.) I really like it. It is simply to use, [...]

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Nokia Drive on my Nokia Lumia 800 trouncing dedicated Sat Nav (TomTom)

Nokia Drive on my Nokia Lumia 800 trouncing dedicated Sat Nav (TomTom)

| February 2, 2012 | 36 Replies

Yesterday I had a 7-7 day of hospital placement followed by GP visits to get some patient contact. In the afternoon, 6 pairs were sent off to various GPs in Blackburn, an area unfamiliar to us all and hence our minibus and their satnav. I took out Nokia Drive just to see how far these [...]

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Vote for Nokia N9 Swipe UI at IXDA interaction awards

Vote for Nokia N9 Swipe UI at IXDA interaction awards

| February 2, 2012 | 17 Replies

In this awards sponsored by Google, you can and should vote for the Nokia N9 and Swipe UI. Now. Do it now. http://awards.ixda.org/entry/2012/nokia-n9-swipe-ui This is the first I’ve heard of the award and the N9 being a contender. Hopefully you guys will still get the ability to vote as the winner is apparently due to [...]

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Nokia Beta Labs Client for Symbian! Make trying Beta Labs apps easier!

Nokia Beta Labs Client for Symbian! Make trying Beta Labs apps easier!

| February 2, 2012 | 9 Replies

Here’s a new project from the Nokia developers page, it’s a Nokia Beta Labs app, a nice little client to get all your Beta Labs goodies. This has been tested on the Nokia 701, C7, E7 and N8 so far. There are two versions of the app available, the Qt Quick one lacking the homescreen [...]

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