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Upcoming Lumia 920 Firmware Brings More Camera Improvements and Greater Control Over Phone Storage?

Upcoming Lumia 920 Firmware Brings More Camera Improvements and Greater Control Over Phone Storage?

| March 5, 2013 | 4 Replies

Advertisements Yesterday a new firmware for the Lumia 920 (1232.5957.1308.0004) briefly appeared on Navifirm, before being pulled down again. Thankfully some eagle eyed members of the community were able to spot it and download it before it went offline; users who have installed the firmware report improved camera performance (again- Portico was the official major camera update for the […]

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“Nokia Account” and “Extras + Info” Also Updated for WP8 Devices

“Nokia Account” and “Extras + Info” Also Updated for WP8 Devices

| March 5, 2013 | 1 Reply

We just posted about a new update to the “Display + Touch” on WP8 devices that supposedly brings something called “Lumia Color Profile” that is no where to be found; apparently both Extras+ info” and “Nokia account” have also been updated. Although there is no change log available; or any visible improvements it always helps to have […]

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New Update to “Display + Touch” Brings “Lumia Color Profile”

New Update to “Display + Touch” Brings “Lumia Color Profile”

| March 5, 2013 | 17 Replies

@_aka_p on twitter tipped us off to some interesting screen shots on the “Display + Touch” app in the store; the screen shots bring something called “Lumia Color Profile” which looks to be some sort of custom accent color maker perhaps? that “adjusts you screen’s color profile” whatever that means. Following the link I did […]

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MS Working behind the scenes on WP8.5

MS Working behind the scenes on WP8.5

| March 5, 2013 | 17 Replies

Whilst this is something you’d normally have taken for granted, the way things are going on at Microsoft, you can’t assume they’ll do the obvious. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/50167/windows-phone-8-upgrades-coming-stealth Pocket-lint reports that Microsoft is working behind the scenes on WP8.5. We won’t hear about it though until it’s pretty much ready. Perhaps that will mean no developer preview […]

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Instagram spotted on Nokia Lumia 620 promo? Coming as Lumia exclusive

Instagram spotted on Nokia Lumia 620 promo? Coming as Lumia exclusive

| March 5, 2013 | 17 Replies

    An icon for Instagram has been spotted on a Nokia Lumia 620 promo. This could simply be a mistake or it could suggest that WP(8) at least is getting Instagram. WPDang adds more substance to this sighting by saying that their sources have been in contact to say Instagram is under development and […]

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BBC confirms iPlayer coming to WP8 (& 7.5) in “next few months”

BBC confirms iPlayer coming to WP8 (& 7.5) in “next few months”

| March 5, 2013 | 17 Replies

We have heard the rumor before, reporting that BBC’s iPlayer, a video player for watching Episodes of your favorite shows was coming to WP. Apparently it is now official, and the BBC have confirmed it. Today I can let you know that we have signed a deal with Microsoft that will enable us to bring […]

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Eldar claims to have seen the aluminum unibody Lumia

Eldar claims to have seen the aluminum unibody Lumia

| March 5, 2013 | 38 Replies

Over at W7phone.ru, there is a report from Eldar Murtazin, that mentions he saw an aluminum unibody Lumia in a “secret room” at MWC. Apparently select journalists were allowed to enter this room, but he is so far the only one to mention it. Summing up the post, as translators have made things so complicated […]

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New City Lens Integrated Map/Viewfinder screen in 720 promo? (Feature soon to be integrated into HERE maps)

New City Lens Integrated Map/Viewfinder screen in 720 promo? (Feature soon to be integrated into HERE maps)

| March 5, 2013 | 8 Replies

Our own Peter Lackman noticed this new feature in the Nokia Lumia 720 advert where it appears City Lens map is integrated into the viewfinder. Now City Lens is already pretty awesome in the way it modifies what you see based on HOW you hold  your Lumia. Sideways horizontal you get the viewfinder, flat you get a […]

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Video: Asha Mobile Games, Asha Street Art in Rio, Nokia Slam

Video: Asha Mobile Games, Asha Street Art in Rio, Nokia Slam

| March 5, 2013 | 3 Replies

  A few videos for you from Nokia, first up, a video showing some of the selection of games available for Asha. Next up, street art in Rio, apparently related to the Social apps in Asha Finally Nokia Slam. It’s a nice feature and a great name! Nokia Slam makes it easier than ever to […]

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