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Video: Tech Assassin – Nokia Lumia 920/928 vs AK-47; 928 Sold out at Verizon/Radioshack?

Video: Tech Assassin – Nokia Lumia 920/928 vs AK-47; 928 Sold out at Verizon/Radioshack?

| May 19, 2013 | Reply

I’m not sure if the 928 actually gets shot in this video but the 920 definitely takes one for the team here as it gets voted in by readers to be the next product to get assassinated. The 928 however is mentioned and shown in the video. Clearly fake since the 920 is indestructible :p. [...]

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Lumiappdates: Itsdagram Instagram app to v1.1.5.0

Lumiappdates: Itsdagram Instagram app to v1.1.5.0

| May 18, 2013 | 5 Replies

It’s not even a day yet since I’ve used the new Instagram app, Itsdagram and it’s already been updated. Not quite sure with what, but it’s nice seeing activity from developers. Feel free to follow @AliQudsi, @JayMontanoZ and @mfarotusino94 on Instagram , and also share your own account user name so we can check out [...]

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Stabilisation tests: Nokia Lumia 920 vs SGSIV vs iPhone 5 vs Xperia Z vs HTC One vs SGS III

Stabilisation tests: Nokia Lumia 920 vs SGSIV vs iPhone 5 vs Xperia Z vs HTC One vs SGS III

| May 18, 2013 | 9 Replies

CNet have strapped 6 leading smartphones onto a metal ruler and went on to test out video stabilisation. The top row was rather nauseating. Source: CNet via GSMA Cheers Alvester for the tip!  

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Rumours: Nokia EOS, 808/920 hybrid.

Rumours: Nokia EOS, 808/920 hybrid.

| May 18, 2013 | 125 Replies

    Remember the post from Ali detailing specs of the Nokia EOS? http://mynokiablog.com/2013/04/15/nokias-next-camera-flagship-the-details/ Dual/Quad Core 41Mp, OIS, LED, Xenon +/- Variable Aperture FM Transmitter, Amoled 1280 x 768 screen 2000 Mah battery detailed camera interface initial launch on At&t There’s some more information over at WMPU (via GSMA). Very tapered edges to make device feel/look slimmer [...]

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Nokia Lumia 928 Tear Down – Internals/Disassembly pictures

Nokia Lumia 928 Tear Down – Internals/Disassembly pictures

| May 18, 2013 | 20 Replies

Let’s start off that weekend with something gutsy – the internals of the Nokia Lumia 928. Interesting battery shape. Sensors Source Cheers Aikon171 for the tip!  

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Lumiapps: Instagram for WP8 with Itsdagram – available at the store (Instagram – follow – JayMontanoZ :p)

Lumiapps: Instagram for WP8 with Itsdagram – available at the store (Instagram – follow – JayMontanoZ :p)

| May 17, 2013 | 13 Replies

There’s a growing number of services that’s allowing WP users to upload their photos directly to instagram – something some thought would never happen due to the lack of official Instagram for the platform. One of the apps that now allows you to upload pictures to Instagram is Itsdagram. It works pretty much as expected. [...]

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Lumiappdates: Cut the Rope, PC Remote Pro and FlashVideo updated

Lumiappdates: Cut the Rope, PC Remote Pro and FlashVideo updated

| May 17, 2013 | 6 Replies

  A selection of updates to some of my favourite apps including Cut The Rope, PC Remote Pro and FlashVideo have been pushed to my Nokia Lumia 920 (today and a couple of days or so ago). Michael has discussed in depth about the new Creative Studio. http://mynokiablog.com/2013/05/15/nokia-creative-studio-updated-tilt-shift-color-pop-collage-added/

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Yellow Nokia Lumia 925 coming? Or is that the wireless charging cover?

Yellow Nokia Lumia 925 coming? Or is that the wireless charging cover?

| May 16, 2013 | 18 Replies

  GSM Arena reports that there might be colourful Nokia Lumia 925 on the way as indicated by a picture from Nokia’s future talent facebook page. Is that a colourful Nokia Lumia 925 or just one of the optional  charging covers? I’m not sure what picture GSMArena is referring to or if the one above [...]

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Windows Phone overtakes BlackBerry – now third place in smartphone shipments

Windows Phone overtakes BlackBerry – now third place in smartphone shipments

| May 16, 2013 | 134 Replies

One step at a time eh? One of the goals for WP for both Nokia and MS was that it should be a legitimate third option against the duopoly of Android and iOS. TheVerge reports than in terms of smartphone shipments, BlackBerry has been overtaken by WP. Something that some said would never happen. It’s [...]

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Google demands MS remove YouTube app due to lack of ads, MS happy to if Google allows API access

Google demands MS remove YouTube app due to lack of ads, MS happy to if Google allows API access

| May 16, 2013 | 36 Replies

  Google doesn’t want to make a YouTube app for Windows Phone, nor has it allowed access to the necessary APIs for MS to make a complying youtube app. So they went and made their own which Google isn’t happy about because it circumvents ad placement. Google is all about ads – it functions to [...]

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Nokia Lumia 925 Coming in June to Vodafone (32GB) O2 (White) and Three

Nokia Lumia 925 Coming in June to Vodafone (32GB) O2 (White) and Three

| May 16, 2013 | 33 Replies

Three of the major UK networks are going to be picking up the Nokia Lumia 925 with Vodafone getting the 32GB black 925, o2 Getting the exclusive white and Three (not sure if theirs is any different). Vodafone O2 Three Vodafone says theirs is coming June 13th. No news from EE (Orange/Tmo UK. Tmo US [...]

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Nokia Lumia 925 Hands on gallery – extremely wide viewing angles

Nokia Lumia 925 Hands on gallery – extremely wide viewing angles

| May 16, 2013 | 20 Replies

Just delving through some of the pictures that we quickly snapped on Tuesday of the new Nokia Lumia 925. You might want to check out NokConv’s post about the screen on the 925 which explains what’s so special about it. http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/15/why-the-nokia-lumia-925-is-a-screen-idol/ New laminated AMOLED Saturated, vivid, deep blacks 600 Nit brightness – brighter than any [...]

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Video: Road Trip Nokia Lumia 928 Promo – Capture the Highlights, even in low light

Video: Road Trip Nokia Lumia 928 Promo – Capture the Highlights, even in low light

| May 16, 2013 | 9 Replies

  Here’s a promo for the Nokia Lumia 928 from Nokia US. I’m amazed that there’s no mention of Xenon flash or even a demo of how that works vs LED. Follow a group of friends as they take a road trip for the ages from Santa Monica to the Nokia Theater in downtown LA. [...]

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Video: Ed Sheeran singing Lego House, recorded on Nokia Lumia 928

Video: Ed Sheeran singing Lego House, recorded on Nokia Lumia 928

| May 16, 2013 | 3 Replies

On Tuesday’s announcement, amongst the myriad of things about the Nokia Lumia 925, Nokia also talked about the Nokia Lumia 928. At one point we were greeted to a video recording of Ed Sheeran, filmed on the Nokia Lumia 928 to show off the HAAC microphones developed for Nokia (eh hadtocopyasta?). Ed Sheeran encourages the [...]

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Video: Nokia Lumia 925 vs Samsung Galaxy SIV vs HTC One

Video: Nokia Lumia 925 vs Samsung Galaxy SIV vs HTC One

| May 15, 2013 | 31 Replies

The latest high end devices from Samsung, Nokia and HTC are compared by the folks at PocketNow during the 925′s launch in London. It’s nice to see things evening out in terms of the high end Lumias being slimmer, lighter and funnily enough levelling out too in terms of ‘apps’ and we hear it’s now [...]

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Gizmodo- Nokia Lumia 925 – this is the Windows Phone that you’ll want. The Verge calls 925 ‘Stunning’…

Gizmodo- Nokia Lumia 925 – this is the Windows Phone that you’ll want. The Verge calls 925 ‘Stunning’…

| May 15, 2013 | 76 Replies

  I saw this post earlier on in the morning whereby Gizmodo really liked the new Nokia Lumia 925, saying it’s the Windows Phone You’ll want. http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2013/05/nokia-lumia-925-hands-on-this-is-the-windows-phone-youll-want/ NokConv have collected some more impressions. http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/14/what-the-worlds-saying-about-the-nokia-lumia-925-2/ TheVerge calls the 925 ‘Stunning’. They say it’s the best Lumia yet, but doesn’t feel it’s quite enough. Why? Everyone seems [...]

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Lumiapps: BBC iPlayer available for Nokia Lumia Windows Phone (8) video demo on Nokia Lumia 920

Lumiapps: BBC iPlayer available for Nokia Lumia Windows Phone (8) video demo on Nokia Lumia 920

| May 15, 2013 | 5 Replies

These are one of the apps that you just never thought would make an appearance on Windows Phone due to us waiting for it for so long, but now it’s finally here. No not the blahblahgram (we’ve got alternatives now anyway), but BBC iPlayer. This first version allows you to watch and listen to TV [...]

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Video: Nokia Lumia 925, no iPhone 4 style death grip on external antenna (metal)

Video: Nokia Lumia 925, no iPhone 4 style death grip on external antenna (metal)

| May 15, 2013 | 31 Replies

  Phew, I’m just about to head off to clinic but I’ve got a minute or two to share this video. Since you’ve seen a few hands on before we’ll focus more towards what’s seen on the end of the video which is a short demo of how holding the phone whichever way you like [...]

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Thickness comparison: Nokia Lumia 920 versus the slimmer, lighter Nokia Lumia 925

Thickness comparison: Nokia Lumia 920 versus the slimmer, lighter Nokia Lumia 925

| May 14, 2013 | 30 Replies

Whilst the Nokia Lumia 920 was praised for plentiful innovations and beautiful design, the main qualms by some were thickness and weight. The Nokia Lumia 925 addressed this by improving further on certain innovations (like camera, screen) whilst making it slimmer and lighter. Now I didn’t mind the 920′s weight but others obviously did. The [...]

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Low light: Nokia Lumia 925 even better than Nokia Lumia 920, obliterates Samsung Galaxy S4

Low light: Nokia Lumia 925 even better than Nokia Lumia 920, obliterates Samsung Galaxy S4

| May 14, 2013 | 58 Replies

Nokia had a special room to compare the improved low light performance of the Nokia Lumia 925 against its competitors. They had a Samsung Galaxy s4 for testing (not everyone carries a competitor device, e.g. I only had the 920). Now we know the Nokia Lumia 920 was unmatched for extreme low light. Holy heck, [...]

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Jo Harlow in Basket-ball gear shows off Nokia Smart Camera Live on stage #Dunkin

Jo Harlow in Basket-ball gear shows off Nokia Smart Camera Live on stage #Dunkin

| May 14, 2013 | 6 Replies

  Check Jo Harlow out – demoing smart camera live on stage in her Duke’s Basketball outfit. My DSLR missed the moment, but oddly Nokia Smart camera didn’t  

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