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Archive for November, 2013

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Lumiappdates: Whatsapp, HD Photo Viewer, Amazing Weather HD, UC Browser, 6sec, 6tag

Lumiappdates: Whatsapp, HD Photo Viewer, Amazing Weather HD, UC Browser, 6sec, 6tag

| November 8, 2013 | 2 Replies

Advertisements Next set of updates: Whatsapp (v2.11.298 – language fix for Arabic/Greek, Misc bug fixes) HD Photo Viewer (improved gif playback) Amazing Weather HD, UC Browser, 6sec, 6tag V2.1.0.0

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Jolla uses HERE platform

Jolla uses HERE platform

| November 8, 2013 | 34 Replies

Nice to hear that the folks from Jolla are using Nokia’s HERE platform “among others” in their new smartphone. .@JollaFTW Sailfish OS uses the HERE platform technologies, among others. — Jolla (@JollaHQ) November 7, 2013 Cheers Alvester for the tip! Advertisements

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Windows and Windows Phone developer registration merges.

Windows and Windows Phone developer registration merges.

| November 7, 2013 | 4 Replies

As a result of new changes, Windows store devs are also now Windows Phone store devs, and vice versa. Windows devs can register WP apps at no extra cost and likewise for WP devs making W apps. Registration for a single account is $19. Existing devs will get a code email this month that gives […]

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Lumia 2520, 1520 to Launch in US Nov 22nd Alongside Xbox One; $399 Black Friday Special on 2520?

Lumia 2520, 1520 to Launch in US Nov 22nd Alongside Xbox One; $399 Black Friday Special on 2520?

| November 7, 2013 | 11 Replies

WPC have gotten their hands on some release info regarding the Lumia 2520 and 1520 in the US; with the expected date to be November 22nd, the same day the Xbox One goes on sale. A huge market release day does sound pretty exciting as the hustle for the next gen console can help build […]

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‘820 MP’ PureView Nokia Lumia 1520 at Microsoft for $199, or $549 off contract.

‘820 MP’ PureView Nokia Lumia 1520 at Microsoft for $199, or $549 off contract.

| November 6, 2013 | 20 Replies

  With news that smartphone sales are growing into the larger screen territory, finally we have a WP offering larger than 5″. With the 6″ Nokia Lumia 1520, Nokia makes a huge leap in display size (with 4.65 the previous largest lumia in the 625, and 1.2″ larger than the ATIV S). You can pick […]

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Windows Phone grows 185%, second in 19 countries; Android iOS flat

Windows Phone grows 185%, second in 19 countries; Android iOS flat

| November 6, 2013 | 45 Replies

TheNexWeb reports from Canalys‘ data that WP is second in 19 countries. iOS and Android stay flat.  WP’s growth of course attributed again to Nokia. Devices with screens over 5″ are making up even more of the quarter billion smartphone sales (approx 22% of shipments!). Similarly, IDC notes that in Russia, WP is ahead of […]

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Lumiappdates: Access Point, App Social, Viber, 6sec and Flashlight-X

Lumiappdates: Access Point, App Social, Viber, 6sec and Flashlight-X

| November 6, 2013 | 3 Replies

The following updates were pushed recently Access Point – operator settings updates and ‘robustness’ improvements App Social, Viber, (v3.1.1.0, 05.11.2013) 6sec (v1.6.0.0 05.11.2013, 3 colour themes) Flashlight-X 6tag also got updated but that was from the weekend and I didn’t get a chance to post that

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Microsoft narrows down CEO shortlist; Stephen Elop still in the running

Microsoft narrows down CEO shortlist; Stephen Elop still in the running

| November 6, 2013 | 14 Replies

  Microsoft are keen to get a new CEO by the end of the year. Reuters reports that the shortlist has been narrowed further with the heads of Ford, Skype, Azure and Stephen Elop from Nokia/MS still in the mix. The original list of potentials apparently included as much as 40 names. Interestingly, some investors […]

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Nokia Glance Bug Sees Always-On Clock, Always On

Nokia Glance Bug Sees Always-On Clock, Always On

| November 5, 2013 | 17 Replies

Nokia Glance is one of the most awaited features to come to Lumia, after Nokia unveiled the idea back in 2011 on the N9. A few months ago, with the introduction of Lumia Amber, Nokia rolled it out to users on compatible devices. We have a video sent in from a friend, that shows the […]

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