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Samsung Smartphone Prototype Shows New Design in the Works

It appears that Samsung wants to refresh its products design with new looks. The South Korean company didn’t come up with anything revolutionary since Samsung Galaxy S II was launched on the market. This is one of the reasons the company is so desperate to find a new winning formula when it comes to the &ldquo...

17 April 2013
02:50 GMT

Nokia Lumia 520 Goes on Sale in the Philippines

The most affordable Windows Phone 8 handset launched by Nokia, Lumia 520, has just arrived in the Philippines. According to MyNokiaBlog, the smartphone is now available for purchase for only PHP 7,990 outright, which is about $195 or €150. The smartphone brings some of the high-end Lumia technology to lower t...

16 April 2013
19:31 GMT

Nokia Lumia 720 Now Up for Pre-Order in India for $350/€265

We reported last week at least one Indian retailer plans to start offering the Nokia Lumia 720 within the next few days. However, soon after the information was published Flipkart removed the smartphone from their website. The good news is that the retailer now has the Lumia 720 up for pre-order, so Windows Phone ...

15 April 2013
01:47 GMT

Nokia Lumia 520 Goes on Sale in the US for $225/€170

The cheapest Windows Phone 8 launched by Nokia has just landed in the United States. The Lumia 520 has been officially unveiled back in February at the Mobile World Congress 2013, along with Nokia Lumia 720, and is already available in several countries. As WMPoweruser points out, customers in the United States can ...

11 April 2013
09:01 GMT

Nokia Lumia Smartphones Get up to 15% Discount in Russia

Nokia has just cut up to 15% of Lumia smartphones’ prices in Russia. The marketing move should not surprise anyone, as the Finnish company is preparing to launch new devices in the coming months. Obviously, this is meant to make room for the new Nokia Lumia smartphones, which are expected to arrive this summer...

8 April 2013
08:01 GMT

Nokia Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 Confirmed to Arrive in Singapore on April 6

Finnish handset maker Nokia has just announced that Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 will hit shelves in Singapore on April 6, along with various accessories. According to UnleashThePhones, Nokia Lumia 520 will be available for purchase for only $225/€175, while the Lumia 720 will cost $385/€300 outright. The smar...

5 April 2013
19:01 GMT

Pre-Orders for Nokia Lumia 520 Now Open in India, on Sale in Early April

We reported last week that Nokia Lumia 520 had appeared at several Indian retailers as “Coming Soon,” so anyone looking for more details on availability could register their emails. WMPoweruser reports Nokia Lumia 520 is now actually available for pre-order via Flipkart. Customers can choose any of the f...

29 March 2013
08:08 GMT

HTC Radar Receiving Windows Phone 7.8 Update in India

Nokia and Microsoft kicked off the rollout of the Windows Phone 7.8 earlier this year. However, not all devices powered by an older version of Windows Phone have received the update and some people are still waiting to upgrade their phones. fonearena reports that HTC Radar is finally receiving the promised Windows P...

29 March 2013
07:31 GMT

Subway Surfers Might Arrive on Windows Phone Devices [Updated]

One of the most popular endless runner games available on both iOS and Android platforms, Subway Surfers is about to make its debut on Windows Phone operating system.As WMPoweruser points out, developers of Subway Surfers have a strong community of player behind them, which are hoping Kiloo Games will bring their Sub...

23 March 2013
01:48 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Coming to Sweden on March 21

Windows Phone fans in Sweden rejoice as one of the cheapest smartphones launched by Nokia, the Lumia 620, has been confirmed to arrive on March 21. According to WPCentral, Nokia Lumia 620 will cost SEK 2500 off contract, which is about $320 or €245. The smartphone is said to be available in black, yellow and li...

19 March 2013
09:27 GMT

Nokia Lumia 520 Coming Soon to India

Unveiled last month at the Mobile World Congress 2013, Nokia Lumia 520 has yet to make its debut on the market. According to Nokia, the Lumia 520 and 720 smartphones should go on sale in the next few weeks. The phone is already up for pre-order in the UK and is set to hit shelves later this month. Well, it appears ...

17 March 2013
18:11 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Goes on Sale in India for $275/€210

Nokia India introduced the new Lumia series of Windows Phone 8 handsets a few weeks ago, but the Lumia 620’s availability was delayed. It’s unclear why the device’s release was postponed, but it may have something to do with high demand in emerging markets. Last week, several Indian retailers sta...

8 March 2013
02:55 GMT

Nokia Lumia 720 Spotted at FCC, Coming Soon to the US

Unveiled last week at the Mobile World Congress 2013, in Barcelona, Spain, Nokia Lumia 720 has just been recently spotted in Germany. The smartphone is available for pre-order for €380/$495, but there’s no telling when it will arrive in Germany. The good news is Windows Phone enthusiasts in the United Sta...

6 March 2013
01:38 GMT

Nokia Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 Now Up for Pre-Order in Germany

Unveiled last week at the Mobile World Congress 2013, in Barcelona, Nokia Lumia 520 and 720 have just been spotted in Germany along with their price tags. As WMPoweruser points out, Germany retailer Cyberport now accepts pre-orders for both smartphones, so Windows Phone 8 fans can now reserve their devices for a cer...

5 March 2013
04:25 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 Coming Soon to O2 UK

The Lumia 920 was launched in the UK last year and it was an EE (Everything Everywhere) exclusive, but one month after its arrival word emerged that the smartphone would be offered by other carriers as well. These rumors were confirmed soon after they surfaced by Three and Vodafone carriers. Both operators stated th...

19 February 2013
02:26 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Delayed in India Until Early March

Last month, Nokia officially announced that its affordable Lumia 620 Windows Phone 8 handset would go on sale in India in early February. Unfortunately for Windows Phone fans, the Finnish company has just confirmed for IBNlive that Nokia Lumia 620 won't arrive in India until the first week of March. No other e...

18 February 2013
06:31 GMT

Nokia and Safaricom Team Up to Bring Lumia 920 and 820 in Kenya

Nokia and Safaricom have just announced the immediate availability of Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 smartphones in Kenya. The former is exclusive to major carrier Safaricom and the first 500 customers that will purchase the Lumia 920 will also receive a free Nokia wireless charging plate. Furthermore, the carrier has a s...

11 February 2013
07:52 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 to Land in Colombia on February 12

Finish handset maker Nokia and Colombian carrier Claro teamed up to offer Windows Phone enthusiasts the Lumia 920.The best Windows Phone 8 available on the market is expect to arrive in Colombia on February 12, WMPoweruser claims. No word on pricing options yet, but more detailed might be available in the next few da...

8 February 2013
18:08 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Officially Introduced in Germany

Nokia has just announced the upcoming availability of Lumia 620 in Germany. The cheapest Windows Phone 8 handset launched by the Finnish company will be available for purchase beginning February 11 for only €270/$365 outright. According to WMPoweruser, Vodafone Germany also has the smartphone on offer so custom...

7 February 2013
02:54 GMT

T-Mobile USA Confirms Nokia Lumia 710 Will Not Receive Windows Phone 7.8 Update

Microsoft and Nokia started the rollout of Windows Phone 7.8 update last week, but some smartphones have been skipped. Although we thought the upgrade will reach all Windows Phone 7.5 devices in the end, it appears that some carriers have chosen not to offer the Windows Phone 7.8 update at all. Nokia stated last we...

6 February 2013
01:28 GMT

Windows Phone 7.8 Start Screen May Cause Massive Data Usage, Drains Battery

After several months of waiting, Microsoft and Nokia have delivered the Windows Phone 7.8 update as promised. However, it appears that all smartphones that were upgraded to WP7.8 are now affected by a critical bug that will massively take advantage of data usage, thus draining the battery. Discovered by the guys o...

4 February 2013
02:54 GMT

Windows Phone 7.8 Update Now Available for HTC HD7

Although Microsoft and Nokia have already kicked off the Windows Phone 7.8 rollout, it appears that not all smartphones are eligible for this upgrade. In this regard, there have been many reports suggesting LG Optimus 7 and HTC HD7 will not receive the highly-anticipated update, along with the other devices. The go...

1 February 2013
08:18 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Goes on Sale in the UK

Nokia Lumia 620, the cheapest Windows Phone 8 handset, has just arrived in the UK. The smartphone is now available SIM-free and on contract from various leading retailers across the country. Windows Phone fans can choose to grab the Lumia 620 for free on select plans from Three, Virgin Media and O2. Next week, the s...

31 January 2013
07:49 GMT

Windows Phone 7.8 Update Rolling Out Now for Nokia Lumia Devices

Right on schedule, Nokia has just announced it had kicked off the rollout of the hotly-anticipated Windows Phone 7.8 update. However, only those who own a Nokia Lumia smartphone powered by an older version of Windows Phone will be able to upgrade. Microsoft is expected to make a similar announcement in the next few...

30 January 2013
13:38 GMT

Nokia Debuts Music+ Service for Just €3.99/$3.99 per Month

Nokia Music is one of the many things that people appreciate when it comes to services offered by the Finnish company. The main reason is the fact that it’s available for free and allows users to play music both online and offline. For those who are already taking advantage of the Nokia Music service for free,...

28 January 2013
01:49 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Coming to Three UK for £200/€235/$315 on PAYG

The cheapest Windows Phone 8 handset is expected to arrive in the UK in the next few weeks. The smartphone is already available for purchase in several countries, including China, Hong Kong and Thailand. Russia is the only European country that received the budget-friendly Windows Phone 8 device, but Nokia promised ...

25 January 2013
04:07 GMT

Nokia 808 PureView May Be the Last Symbian Phone Ever

Finish handset manufacturer Nokia has just published its quarterly earnings for the last three months of 2012 and things seem to be looking good for the first time. It appears that the company successfully completed the transition to Windows Phone platform and that is shown in the figures as well. However, there is...

24 January 2013
08:15 GMT

Nokia Jordan Offers Free Fatboy Wireless Charging Pillow with Lumia 920 Pre-Orders

Nokia has confirmed that the Lumia 920 will soon make its debut in Jordan. This will be the first country in the region to get Nokia’s Windows Phone flagship handset, but others may follow soon. According to MyNokiaBlog, customers that pre-order the Lumia 920 will also receive a Wireless Charging Pillow for fr...

24 January 2013
06:31 GMT

Nokia Lumia 510 Coming to the UK with Windows Phone 7.8

Nokia has already launched the Lumia 510 in several countries, but there are some regions where the Windows Phone handset has yet to make its debut. The folks over at MyNokiaBlog have just spotted the smartphone at UK-based retailer Phones4U with the “Coming Soon” tag attached to it. Check it out here. ...

22 January 2013
08:42 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 Coming Soon to Israel

Israel is the next country where Nokia Lumia 920 will make its debut in the next couple of days. The smartphone is expected to hit shelves on January 26 at Nokia Store locations across the country. In order to highlight the upcoming release of the smartphone, Nokia Israel is running a contest on its official Faceboo...

21 January 2013
06:21 GMT

Samsung ATIV S Arriving in the Netherlands in March

Samsung ATIV S is already available for purchase in a few European countries, but the Netherlands is not among them. The South Korean handset maker has originally stated that the ATIV S will be launched in the country this month. However, Pocketinfo.nl reports that Samsung has backtracked on the original statement a...

18 January 2013
11:31 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Arrives in Russia, Priced at $395/€295

Initially launched in China less than two weeks ago, Nokia Lumia 620 recently made its debut in Thailand as well. Today, the Finnish company decided it was time for its cheapest Windows Phone 8 to land in Europe. The folks over at Hi-Tech.Mail.ru report that the first European country to get the Lumia 620 is Russia...

18 January 2013
09:44 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 Sees High Demand in Netherlands, Pre-Orders Ship in Late January

The Lumia 920 is Nokia’s best-selling smartphone these days, though Windows Phone fans can consider themselves lucky if they manage to get their hands on one. The Finnish company confirmed it had encountered some issues with the phone’s components suppliers, which is why shipments to carriers and authori...

15 January 2013
08:17 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 Now Available in Spain at Vodafone

The most popular Windows Phone 8 handset, Nokia Lumia 920 has just landed in Spain. The smartphone is exclusive to Vodafone, which means that customers will have to sign up for a new agreement with this carrier in order to get the device. According to Telecompaper, Vodafone Spain is offering the Nokia Lumia 920 in B...

15 January 2013
05:10 GMT

Nokia Care App for Windows Phone 8 Updated to Version 1.3.0.6

Nokia Care application has been quietly updated, but the Finnish company has yet to release an official changelog. Those who own Windows Phone 8 devices should keep in mind that Nokia Care is only available on Lumia smartphones powered by Microsoft’s latest version of Windows Phone. The application provides u...

14 January 2013
03:15 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 Receiving Post-Portico Update in Canada

Microsoft and Nokia have yet to deploy the promised Windows Phone 8 Portico upgrade to all Lumia 920, and it looks like the smartphone is now receiving another update that improves the phone's features even further. The folks at WMPoweruser report that the update is only available in Canada for the moment and w...

13 January 2013
10:31 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 Now Shipping with Windows Phone 8 Portico

Nokia and Microsoft promised a few months ago that an update to Nokia Lumia 920 would improve some of the phone's features and would fix some of the bugs found in Windows Phone 8. Dubbed Portico, the first Windows Phone 8 update was rolled out a few weeks ago to Nokia Lumia 920 units in the United States and Ca...

13 January 2013
03:48 GMT

Windows Phone 7.8 Brings Wi-Fi Tethering to Samsung Omnia W

We already have a few confirmations that the Windows Phone 7.8 update rollout is about to begin, so those with older smartphones should start asking themselves what new things their devices will get. There have been lots of leaks pointing to some of the most important changes included in this major update and Nokia ...

11 January 2013
08:46 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Now Available in Hong Kong for $295/€227

The budget-friendly Nokia Lumia 620 is expected to arrive in Europe this month, but the smartphone has already been launched in some Asian countries. We reported a few days ago the Lumia 620 is available for purchase in China for $320/€240, and now it appears that that the device has been released in Hong Kong ...

9 January 2013
18:31 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Arriving in the UK on January 28, Priced at £227/€280/$365

The cheapest Windows Phone 8 handset announced by Nokia, the Lumia 620 has just been confirmed to land in the UK on January 28. In fact, Clove UK claims it will receive the first stock of the Nokia Lumia 620 in black color, during the week commencing January 28. For the time being, customers can pre-order the smar...

9 January 2013
08:43 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Goes on Sale in China for $320/€240 Off Contract

The less-featured Windows Phone 8 handset launched by Nokia, the Lumia 620 is now available for purchase in China. NokiaPowerUser reports that Chinese retailers TMall and 360Buy are now offering the smartphone for 2000 yuan outright, which is about $320 or €240. It is also worth mentioning that the Lumia 620 ...

8 January 2013
19:31 GMT

Nokia Lumia 620 Now Up for Pre-Order in Germany for €270/$355

The budget-friendly Nokia Lumia 620 smartphone is about to make its debut on the market. The device was officially announced last month and is expected to hit shelves in January. We reported yesterday that the smartphone had been confirmed to arrive in India in late January, and now the folks over at WMPoweruser hav...

8 January 2013
05:09 GMT

Nokia Care Centers Flashing Windows Phone 7.8 Update to Lumia Smartphones

Nokia is expected to release the hotly anticipated Windows Phone 7.8 update in the next few weeks, though there have been reports that many Lumia owners have already upgraded via NaviFirm. Nokia Firmware Repository, the place where the Finnish company launches all the updates for its smartphones, will continue to be...

7 January 2013
06:31 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 Arriving in East Africa in January via MiDCOM

Unveiled back in September 2012, Nokia Lumia 920 has already hit shelves in most regions. However, there are some countries where Windows Phone fans are still waiting for the smartphone to arrive. Well, it appears that the wait is almost over for customers in East Africa, as WMPoweruser reports that the Lumia 920 wi...

7 January 2013
02:38 GMT

Nokia Lumia 822 Goes Free on Contract at Verizon Wireless

It's been less than three months since Verizon and Nokia teamed up to offer customers the Lumia 822 and the smartphone's price has finally been dropped to $0. Verizon Wireless now offers the Lumia 822 for free to customers willing to commit to a new two-year agreement. Check it out here. The no-contract p...

5 January 2013
09:31 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 Due to Arrive at Clove UK on January 8

The Lumia 920 has been selling like crazy in all countries where Nokia launched the Windows Phone handset. Although the Finnish company signed exclusivity agreements with major carriers in every region the Lumia 920 was introduced, all operators depleted their stocks in just a few days. Even after the exclusivity pe...

5 January 2013
05:01 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 Coming to India on January 15

Although Nokia has confirmed that the Lumia 920 will arrive in India in early 2013, the Finnish company has not offered an exact release date yet. Luckily, the folks at WMPowerUser have just been tipped on the availability of the Windows Phone flagship smartphone in India starting January 15. Indian retailer Saholi...

4 January 2013
07:31 GMT

Nokia Lumia 610 Now Shipping with Windows Phone 7.8

Nokia Lumia 610 was launched on the market back in April 2012 and is one of the cheapest Windows Phone devices released by the Finnish company. Although the smartphone was available with Windows Phone 7.5 Mango at launch, Nokia promised that, starting December 2012, the Lumia 610 would ship with a newer version of W...

3 January 2013
19:01 GMT

Nokia Readying Lumia 920 Successor with Aluminum Unibody, Codenamed Catwalk

The Lumia 920 was launched on the market just a few months ago and Nokia is already planning to replace it with another flagship smartphone. The folks at The Verge claim that sources close to Nokia have revealed that the Finnish company will launch a new Windows Phone 8 device that will replace Lumia 920's poly...

3 January 2013
13:21 GMT

Nokia Lumia 920 Back in Stock at Telstra, Only Black and White Colors Go on Sale

Australian carrier Telstra has just received a new batch of Lumia 920 units. Unfortunately, only the black and white versions of the smartphone are now available for purchase. The carrier launched the Nokia Lumia 920 flagship smartphone back in November, but depleted its stock after one day. However, NokiaPowerUse...

3 January 2013
09:27 GMT


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