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Opinion: Nokia should push getting “big name” apps on ALL platforms, not just WP

Opinion: Nokia should push getting “big name” apps on ALL platforms, not just WP

| September 11, 2012 | 60 Replies

Advertisements Something that has been annoying me for a while, is the fact that Nokia has pushed getting partnerships for “big name” apps, like Draw Something, Words with Friends, Viber, CNN, Groupon etc, for WP, and forgetting about their other users. Yes, Symbian & MeeGo are dead. However, Symbian still has a larger user base, […]

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Viber: Voice Calls Exclusive to Lumia Phones; Also comes to Nokia S40, Symbian

Viber: Voice Calls Exclusive to Lumia Phones; Also comes to Nokia S40, Symbian

| September 11, 2012 | 36 Replies

WPCentral have posted up that Viber has announced they will bring Voice Calling to Windows Phone, exclusive to the Lumia range. This is another prime example of Nokia improving the WP experience for Lumia users. Although, I do think that having such exclusive apps and services does indeed cause fragmentation, but let’s not discuss that. […]

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Lumiappaday #299: Tetris demoed on the Nokia Lumia 900 #XboxLive

Lumiappaday #299: Tetris demoed on the Nokia Lumia 900 #XboxLive

| September 10, 2012 | Reply

  There are various versions of Tetris at marketplace. This is EA’s XboxLive offering. #299) Tetris  Price:  $4.99 Link: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/bfb3bcbd-a8d9-df11-a844-00237de2db9e Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtX41_s_4fw Developer Blurb:   THE AWARD WINNING BLOCKBUSTER – ALL NEW FOR WINDOWS PHONE 7! Enjoy hours of timeless fun in Marathon Mode or keep it fresh with up to 12 exciting TETRIS® variations. Enabled for […]

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Video: Nokia City Lens for Nokia Lumia: Augmented Reality Browser

Video: Nokia City Lens for Nokia Lumia: Augmented Reality Browser

| September 10, 2012 | 27 Replies

Here’s a new video from Nokia. I’m bandwidth limited (on a quick break on mobile), the loading screen is stuck. I guess they’re demoing Nokia City Lens. Nokia City Lens http://nokia.ly/QeAOiK instantly connects you to all of the places you’re looking for—and even more importantly—gets you there exactly when and how you want to. Now available on […]

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Lumiappaday #298: Hello! demoed on the Nokia Lumia 900

Lumiappaday #298: Hello! demoed on the Nokia Lumia 900

| September 9, 2012 | 24 Replies

Almost missed this one. Video was available at the YouTube page but I forgot to do the written bit. Anyway, it’s a basic app from Hello Magazine. This was again, recorded on the 808. I’m also trying out some new LED lighting, but I think the 808 copes better without it. #298) Hello  Price:  Free […]

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Lumiappaday #297: Brain Challenge demoed on the Nokia Lumia 900 #XboxLive

Lumiappaday #297: Brain Challenge demoed on the Nokia Lumia 900 #XboxLive

| September 8, 2012 | Reply

Brain Challenge is a Brain Training like game from Gameloft. #297) Brain Challenge  Price:  $4.99 Link: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/9cdfbe90-760a-e011-9264-00237de2db9e Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DGHgZFb5F4 Developer Blurb:   The best-selling, critically acclaimed brain training franchise arrives on W7 phones!   **Pocket Gamer: “If only real-life education could be as fun as this ace brain trainer…” “It’s smart, slick and a pleasure to play.” […]

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Lumiappaday #296: Logos Quiz demoed on the Nokia Lumia 900

Lumiappaday #296: Logos Quiz demoed on the Nokia Lumia 900

| September 7, 2012 | 5 Replies

This is a surprisingly addictive, simply laid out game of guessing popular logos. You get hints if you can’t guess straight away and as you get more correct answers, you accumulate more hints to help you later on. For brands that have the spelt word/name as the logo, you’ll see only parts of it. #296) […]

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Nokia Music for US Demoed on Lumia 820 + JBL PowerUp Demo

Nokia Music for US Demoed on Lumia 820 + JBL PowerUp Demo

| September 7, 2012 | 13 Replies

As we mentioned yesterday, Nokia Music has gone live in the US bringing some new features to it including Social Sharing, Equalizers (18 presets) improved Gig finder and much more. Check out the video below for a quick yet detailed walk-through; as well as a demo of the pairing with the JBL PowerUp Speaker (those landing […]

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Lumiappaday #295: Little Acorns demoed on the Nokia Lumia 900

Lumiappaday #295: Little Acorns demoed on the Nokia Lumia 900

| September 6, 2012 | 1 Reply

I might clock in and call it an end to my rant with a very light hearted, relaxing and fun game of Little Acorns. #295) Little Acorns  Price:  £2.29 Link: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/7a5dcbbb-51e7-417b-bedc-dc4665ee1c9b Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnH4wNumfOg Developer Blurb: Guide Mr. Nibbles the acorn hoarding squirrel through a variety of levels in this charming platforming adventure. Collect the acorns scattered around […]

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