Archive for May 10th, 2012

Windows Phone Myths Debunked- The Truth

Windows Phone Myths Debunked- The Truth

| May 10, 2012 | 460 Replies

Okay guys, at the risk of being called out as a Paid Microsoft Fan-Boy; I’m gonna address the so-called “Devastating Problems in WP” that everyone has been talking about. First off I’d like to point out that some of them are just plain ridiculous, and the author obviously has never tried a WP and is [...]

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KONKA The Android Running Nokia You Never Wished for

KONKA The Android Running Nokia You Never Wished for

| May 10, 2012 | 21 Replies

Ok, So technically not true, alot of people out there might want an Android Nokia- But let’s be clear; this isn’t the one you want to buy; With a name Like KONKA (ditch the “I” from Nokia and scramble the letters) that uses the same Nokia font you can’t go wrong right? As is usual with these [...]

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Nokia Marketplace instead of WP Marketplace seen again

Nokia Marketplace instead of WP Marketplace seen again

| May 10, 2012 | 22 Replies

  Back in April, we saw a video that showed a Nokia Lumia with a Nokia logo for Marketplace. http://mynokiablog.com/2012/04/02/nokia-store-instead-of-marketplace-for-lumia-in-nokia-lumia-video/ This was later re-mentioned as something that will come (and not simply a simulated screen error). http://mynokiablog.com/2012/05/07/rumours-bluetooth-file-sharing-for-lumia-lumia-marketplace-renamed-as-nokia-marketplace/ Now TheVerge confirms that this is indeed the case, spotting another Nokia marketplace on a Nokia Lumia 900. [...]

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Nokia Lumia 900 and Lumia 610 coming to Australia

Nokia Lumia 900 and Lumia 610 coming to Australia

| May 10, 2012 | 50 Replies

Got an email this morning from Nokia, letting me know they are having a media event next Thursday (17th May) to introduce the Lumia 900 and Lumia 610 to the Australian market. If my uni schedule lets me, I will be going and hopefully get a hands-on with both these devices. Not really a shock [...]

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Lumiappdates: Portals 2D with new levels to download + level editor

Lumiappdates: Portals 2D with new levels to download + level editor

| May 10, 2012 | Reply

I don’t normally write posts about WP app updates (there’d be too many) but this is one I wanted to share because it makes the game more usable (again). Actually I missed the 1.3 update (I may have blindly clicked update as it’s too easy to update stuff). http://mynokiablog.com/2012/03/12/lumiappaday-118-portals-2d-demoed-on-the-nokia-lumia-800/ I loved the game ‘Portals 2D’ [...]

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808 Pureview Launching In Lebanon Today?

808 Pureview Launching In Lebanon Today?

| May 10, 2012 | 21 Replies

I’m not sure exactly what this tweet means but I take it to mean that the 808 is launching in Lebanon Today; earlier Jay posted that the 808 is up for pre-order in the UAE. After which the following tweet popped up in my twitter feed: Nokia Lebanon ‏ @NokiaLebanon Something BIG is launching tonight  http://nokia.ly/JhzcRf#NokiaPureView#Lebanon With a link [...]

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Nokia Lumia 900 available at Phones4U UK (Free Monster Nokia Purity HD)

Nokia Lumia 900 available at Phones4U UK (Free Monster Nokia Purity HD)

| May 10, 2012 | 23 Replies

Well, what would you know – the Nokia Lumia 900 is already available in the UK. Phones4U are offering a snazzy free Nokia Purity HD if you buy before May 31st. Pretty awesome headset to match the stormstrooper 900 or the Vader one. Someone at NokiaInnovation said they got to play with it yesterday and [...]

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Video: Remoter: Powered by Qt

Video: Remoter: Powered by Qt

| May 10, 2012 | 11 Replies

A new video from Nokia Dev Forum in the Powered by Qt series, this time, ‘Remoter’. Remoter” is a Qt-based app which lets you remotely control your computer via virtual touchpad and keyboard. It’s a clever way to control slide presentations, music, videos, browse the web, or write text without needing to be near your [...]

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Video: A Vision of London’s Future – Street artist visualizes for Nokia

Video: A Vision of London’s Future – Street artist visualizes for Nokia

| May 10, 2012 | 6 Replies

Saw this video yesterday but it wasn’t my alloted ‘revision break’ time so I didn’t get around to posting it. Fortunately, NokiaConnects mailed a remainder about the video. Hope you’re well! I thought I’d get in touch and let you know what we’ve been up recently here at Nokia Connects. We created a video this [...]

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SymbianApps: iBomber Defence available at Nokia Store, optimised for Symbian.

SymbianApps: iBomber Defence available at Nokia Store, optimised for Symbian.

| May 10, 2012 | 15 Replies

Another quick heads up: This is iBomber Defence available for £4 at Nokia Store. http://store.ovi.com/content/224846# OPTIMIZED FOR SYMBIAN! iBomber Defense combines classic tower defence game play with the intense action and strategy of the original iBomber franchise. Keep enemies at bay all over the world using a variety of weapons and tactics, from rattling machine [...]

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Lumiappaday #177: I Dig It  demoed on the Nokia Lumia 800 XboxLive

Lumiappaday #177: I Dig It demoed on the Nokia Lumia 800 XboxLive

| May 10, 2012 | Reply

This was one of the very first games I tried on WP. It’s a digging game, and you’re a digging strategy machine. Make your way to mine some items which you can sell at the surface. Your digger uses up petrol to power the digger and the rockets (for going back up to the surface [...]

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Viber available for Nokia Lumia

Viber available for Nokia Lumia

| May 10, 2012 | 88 Replies

Quick heads up: Viber can be downloaded at Marketplace for your Nokia Lumia: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/apps/f4631757-d1f6-4727-bd65-e6bc6c8e35da Viber is available for Android, iPhone®, BlackBerry® and now for Windows phone®. We are always introducing new features, platforms and possibilities. Viber is completely free with no advertising, and we value your privacy: read our policy at http://www.viber.com/privacy Get it, you’ll [...]

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Video: Nokia Developer: Dev City (Rack City Parody)

Video: Nokia Developer: Dev City (Rack City Parody)

| May 10, 2012 | 26 Replies

  LOLWUT. Yes you read the title right. It’s a Rack City parody by Nokia Dev Forum. LOOOL. Presenting Dev City Kid. Kudos Nokia Dev Forum.  That was unexpectedly some amusing content from the Dev channel. Bringing cool to coding. Mobile devices are cool. Mobile apps are cool. Mobile Developers are about to get cooler. [...]

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Video: CNet’s Prizefight: HTC Titan II vs. Nokia Lumia 900

Video: CNet’s Prizefight: HTC Titan II vs. Nokia Lumia 900

| May 10, 2012 | 30 Replies

CNET compares the HTC Titan II against the Nokia Lumia 900. Three judges vote (out of 5) for each criteria and an average score is then given. Who won? The Nokia Design Controls/UI Features Value Brian Tong says the HTC just couldn’t connect any punches. The Nokia Lumia 900 took the lead with a final [...]

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Nokia 808 PureView Pre-order today Nokia UAE (+808 PureView page Nokia Malaysia)

Nokia 808 PureView Pre-order today Nokia UAE (+808 PureView page Nokia Malaysia)

| May 10, 2012 | 28 Replies

NOKIA UAE’s Facebook page says you can pre-order the Nokia 808 PureView from May 10th (Today) at Nokia Stores! https://www.facebook.com/NokiaUAE Also, there’s a Nokia 808 PureView Page for Nokia Malaysia. http://www.nokia.com/my-en/products/phone/808/ Have you pre-ordered your Nokia 808 PureView? Cheers aboodesta for the tip!  

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Qt Creator 2.5.0 available for download

Qt Creator 2.5.0 available for download

| May 10, 2012 | 4 Replies

The QtBlog reports that Qt Creator 2.5 has been released. http://labs.qt.nokia.com/2012/05/09/qt-creator-2-5-0-released/ You can repeat a recent search with the same parameters with a simple click on “Search Again” “Execute” Locator filter lets you run arbitrary commands in a shell from Qt Creator (“! <some command>”) (thanks to Yuchen Deng!) Experimental plugin that shows “TODO” items [...]

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NokConv: Behind the scenes of Nokia 808 PureView shot film

NokConv: Behind the scenes of Nokia 808 PureView shot film

| May 10, 2012 | 3 Replies

Do you remember the promo video of the Nokia 808 PureView, shot completely on the Nokia 808 PureView? http://mynokiablog.com/2012/04/20/video-awesome-nokia-808-pureview-shot-filmpromo-nokconv-zeiss-from-n90-to-808/ Of course you did, it was amazing! Check out the behind the scenes look on how it was made. It answers many questions you might have had. http://conversations.nokia.com/2012/05/09/nokia-pureview-808-shows-its-talents/ Interesting points: At the time it was shot, [...]

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