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Nokia Give Strength to Microsoft Surface Phone Rumors by Listing it as a “Risk”

Nokia Give Strength to Microsoft Surface Phone Rumors by Listing it as a “Risk”

| March 9, 2013 | 44 Replies

Advertisements There’s been no shortage of rumors regarding if and when a “surface phone” will leave Microsoft’s top secret labs; but these rumors have all come and gone without any actual physical evidence. Except now Nokia have listed the possibility of Microsoft making their own Windows Phone device as a risk in their latest SEC […]

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Weekend Read: Two years later, Elop’s strategy panning out.

Weekend Read: Two years later, Elop’s strategy panning out.

| March 9, 2013 | 164 Replies

Here’s a nice write up by Nabkawe about his thoughts on Elop’s/Nokia’s WP strategy and how its panning out, taken from the WPC forums: Mr. Elop was criticized a lot for his transition strategy that angered lots of fans and employees. But what was Elop’s strategy? well when you look at the WP8 portfolio you’ll notice WP8 […]

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HERE Transit updated to v3.5.1017.0

HERE Transit updated to v3.5.1017.0

| March 9, 2013 | 9 Replies

Here Transit got updated on my 920 to v3.5.1017.0. I’m not sure specifically what is new. It says it was last updated 08-03-2013.    

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Lumia 620 Camera Samples; Surprisingly Good for a Phone That Won’t Break the Bank

Lumia 620 Camera Samples; Surprisingly Good for a Phone That Won’t Break the Bank

| March 9, 2013 | 20 Replies

If there’s one thing that surprised me about the Lumia 620 in my two weeks trial with it, it would definitely have to be the camera; I didn’t in my wildest dreams expect such a budget friendly device to take such good pictures! I think this is were we can see Nokia’s real strategy towards […]

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Lumia 920 for $19.99 and 820 for $0.01 on Amazon Wireless

Lumia 920 for $19.99 and 820 for $0.01 on Amazon Wireless

| March 8, 2013 | 14 Replies

It’s been a while since we’ve seen any activity on the Lumia 920 and 820’s pricing, but I noticed that both the Lumia 920 & 820 have been discounted. The 920 is available for $19.99 and the 820 for just a penny (I don’t recall it being available on Amazon before). So if you’re still holding […]

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AAS: Camera Shootout Time!: N8 vs Xperia Z and 808 vs Xperia Z vs 920!

AAS: Camera Shootout Time!: N8 vs Xperia Z and 808 vs Xperia Z vs 920!

| March 8, 2013 | 29 Replies

  Hello MNB Readers! Our friend, Steve Litchfield, over at All About Symbian has a duo of camera shootout articles that are worthy of a read and extended look. While celebrating N8 Day, Steve pulled out the former World Champion camera title belt holder (N8) and put it in a shootout against what is considered the cream of the […]

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MNB Reader Generated: OS Wide Magnification in WP8 #TIP

MNB Reader Generated: OS Wide Magnification in WP8 #TIP

| March 8, 2013 | 9 Replies

One of our readers “Nabkawe” sent us a cool tip about the OS wide magnification available in WP8; basically it allows you to enlarge ANY part of the OS with no restrictions, read on below to find out more: If you’re new to WP8 you might use your software like an idiot for a while ignoring cool […]

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Place Tag Beta, GeoTagging Postcard App; Now Available to Download

Place Tag Beta, GeoTagging Postcard App; Now Available to Download

| March 8, 2013 | 10 Replies

Back at MWC we saw a new Lens app from Nokia called “Place Tag” which allows you to make interactive “postcards” to share with friends while you’re out and about. Check it out a demo of the app down below, or scan the QR code to download it: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/place-tag-beta/547610c8-e367-49db-8a6d-d279489b753a

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Nokia Annual Financial Report 2012

Nokia Annual Financial Report 2012

| March 8, 2013 | 36 Replies

  Yesterday, Nokia released their 2012 Financial Report. Head over to 20-F in the financial filings page. It’s a long read but quite enlightening document if you have the time (such as Nokia’s forseen risk factors and future plans) http://www.nokia.com/global/about-nokia/investors/financials/sec-filings/sec-filings/ Some of the topics of discussion: Page 1 - As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on […]

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