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Archive for September 5th, 2013

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Nokia Have Contributed Over 600 Apps to the WP Store, Over 20,000 Lumias to Developers

Nokia Have Contributed Over 600 Apps to the WP Store, Over 20,000 Lumias to Developers

| September 5, 2013 | 22 Replies

Advertisements It’s no secret that Nokia have done more than their share in keeping the WP appstore relevant, and according to a recent Microsoft event, the number of apps Nokia had a hand in making, or delivering to the WP marketplace is over 600! As well as over 20,000 Lumias given out to developers as […]

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Amazon’s One Day Lumia 1020 Sale Pushes it to #3 in Top Selling Phones

Amazon’s One Day Lumia 1020 Sale Pushes it to #3 in Top Selling Phones

| September 5, 2013 | 7 Replies

  Yesterday Amazon.com ran a one day sale on the Lumia 1020, discounting it from the current $249 to $199. The effects of this one day sale seem to have helped the Lumia 1020 Surge to the top of the contract phones seller list, with the yellow 1020 coming in at 3rd place behind the […]

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How the Deal Between Microsoft and Nokia Went Down.

How the Deal Between Microsoft and Nokia Went Down.

| September 5, 2013 | 77 Replies

Allthingsd has a very detailed article about how everything went down between Microsoft and Nokia in terms of their acquisition, we previously, but here’s s started back in February at MWC, but here’s s a very detailed account of everything that happened before and since. http://allthingsd.com/20130904/from-can-we-talk-to-a-coffee-table-mishap-the-inside-story-of-microsofts-nokia-purchase/ It’s a slightly long read, but very interesting if […]

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MNB RG: Nokia 5230 the unsung “hero” device

MNB RG: Nokia 5230 the unsung “hero” device

| September 5, 2013 | 40 Replies

This was sent in by long time reader, who wishes to remain anonymous. She notes that it would seem that the Nokia 5230 sold insanely well. I took me a few reads to process what she is saying here, but it really is pretty impressive. As people talk about Nokia’s years after strategy change away […]

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“Newkia” Plans on Rebirthing Nokia, With Android.

“Newkia” Plans on Rebirthing Nokia, With Android.

| September 5, 2013 | 93 Replies

This is rather funny, yet 100% factual!  Similar to the Meego story, where once dumped by Nokia, Jolla Mobile tried (and still is) to bring it back to life through their own hardware devices. Now Newkia has risen from Singapore, under the guidance of Thomas Zilliacus, who held the position of Nokia APAC CEO for several years […]

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Extras + Info updated; Glance & Touch now in Settings & display+touch

Extras + Info updated; Glance & Touch now in Settings & display+touch

| September 5, 2013 | 6 Replies

 Extras + Info was updated today and it seems it may have been a bit of a fail! The changelog stated: general fixes and improvements enhancements for Accessories application Though, Adrian noticed that glance and touch are now in the main Settings app, AND under display+touch. Possibly a bit of a botched update? Manually get […]

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BlackBerry Sale to be wrapped up by November?

BlackBerry Sale to be wrapped up by November?

| September 5, 2013 | 81 Replies

2013, 13, the year unlucky for some and it appears a possible sale of BlackBerry is getting more real. The Wall Street Journal reports it could get wrapped up as early as November. Interestingly, someone called Alex emailed us earlier today wondering what would happen if the likes of Nokia were to suddenly buy BlackBerry (yes, after […]

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World Respected Photographers, David Bailey and Bruce Weber capturing the moment with Nokia Lumia 1020

World Respected Photographers, David Bailey and Bruce Weber capturing the moment with Nokia Lumia 1020

| September 5, 2013 | 8 Replies

Nokia have gotten the Nokia Lumia 1020 into the hands of world renowned photographers, David Bailey and Bruce Weber. http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/09/05/bailey-and-weber-hands-on-with-the-lumia-1020/ These guys, more used to snapping with Leicas and Hasselblads, try out the 1020 for the first time, with Weber never having used digital before.  I was impressed with the resolution and the beauty of […]

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kitkat Samsung dig from Nokia; Katy Perry promoting the Nokia Lumia 1020 in new song, “Roar”

kitkat Samsung dig from Nokia; Katy Perry promoting the Nokia Lumia 1020 in new song, “Roar”

| September 5, 2013 | 17 Replies

As much as people think that Nokia is no more, this is definitely not true, as this thing needs to be approved and even then it’ll take like 4 to 5 months until real changes to Nokia happen. Until then its business as usual specially in their social networking department where they are still doing great job […]

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