Nokia “GoldFinger” and “MoneyPenny” to be First Nokia WP 8.1/Blue Devices + “3D Touch”?

MNBTeam | November 14, 2013 | 13 Replies

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According to @evleaks, the ever reliable source on anything in the pipelines (Nokia or not), two of the devices he previously mentioned “goldfinger” and “moneypenny” could be Nokia’s first WP 8.1/Blue devices. Blue update is set to be the large overhaul for WP bringing a number of features, including possibly a notification center, quick toggles and separate volume controls; but none of these have been confirmed yet.

Nokia Goldfinger and Moneypenny are shaping up to be the first Windows Phone Blue devices.

— @evleaks (@evleaks) November 14, 2013

If Nokia follow their naming scheme, these devices should be named XX30, as the tens digit represents the Windows Phone version number. We’re sure to see a lot more of these leaks in the future, but hopefully Blue isn’t too far off.

Update:Â
According to the Verge, Nokia’s first WP 8.1 devices may debut Nokia’s “3D Touch” a technology that basically enables touch gestures outsideÂ the touch screen/glass. These features may use special hardware sensors to detect movements on or around the phone, such as hover gestures ( a feature present in the GS4) and swipes on the side or back of the phone.