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- Nokia Lumia 1020 coming in Red!?
- WP8 GDR3 is in testing says Tom Warren
- Call and SMS filter for Nokia Lumia with GDR2 Amber update
- Nokia Solutions and Networks, NSN, reports Q2 profit of 136 million euros, 2.8B euro net sales.
- AnandTech: Nokia Lumia 521: Quality Smartphone on an Extreme Budget
- AAWP: Nokia Lumia 1020 video tests – “he best phone in the world for video capture – by some margin”
- #ThrowbackThursday – My first Nokia was a _____
- Reminder: Nokia Have Been Using “Double Tap to Wake” Since 2008
- 77.6% shipment increase in WP since last year
- Nokia N9′s double tap to wake swiped by LG G2 as ‘knock knock’
| Nokia Lumia 1020 coming in Red!? Posted: 08 Aug 2013 02:48 PM PDT
Found on a Polish site, stock for a Red Nokia Lumia 1020 was noted. If you wanna see what it might look like there was already the leaked Nokia EOS in Red from a while back.
I wonder if Ali will stick as a new recruit of #TeamYellow or if he’ll rejoin #TeamRed. Now when should we expect Cyan to rear its pretty Nokia classic colour head? Source: Windows-Phone.pl Via: WPC Cheers M.Adeeb.H for the tip |
| WP8 GDR3 is in testing says Tom Warren Posted: 08 Aug 2013 11:58 AM PDT
Tom Warren says that WP8 GDR3 (General Distribution Release 3), a bigger update than the recently released (but not yet everywhere – I certainly don’t have it, hurray me) GDR2 is in testing. The reddit thread says it’s been in testing from employees at MS for many weeks.
The much anticipated 6″ Nokia Quadcore Phablet should have GDR3, taking advantage of all cores plus 1080p screen. This is to be announced Q4. The biggest update to WP is expected to come in the shape of Blue in 2014, something to further bridge the gap between WP8 and W8 I hope we get some surprises by what we see in GDR3 instead of having to wait again for Blue. Then I can stop whinging about MS doing jack shizzle for WP. So, other than apps, what are the things WP is missing again? (I have a list in my head) Via: Reddit |
| Call and SMS filter for Nokia Lumia with GDR2 Amber update Posted: 08 Aug 2013 11:44 AM PDT
There’s more surprises for Nokia Lumia users in the GDR2 update thanks to Nokia. It comes by way of update to Extras + Info to which you then get the option to filter/block SMS and Calls. I distinctly remember a couple of readers saying this was really important to them so it’s nice to see it’s there (not something I use myself but maybe I just didn’t know what I was missing). Video demo below. Rubino says he doesn’t know what ‘withheld’ number means. It just means when no number pops up. In the UK, you can hide your number by putting ’141′ before a call. You also get an option to have a live tile which will jump straight into this settings. I want to be able to pin other things within my settings. Why can’t I do that already eh? Rubino also says that this is a huge feature that a lot have been asking for so, there you go.
Source: WPC Via: Reddit |
| Nokia Solutions and Networks, NSN, reports Q2 profit of 136 million euros, 2.8B euro net sales. Posted: 08 Aug 2013 07:09 AM PDT
The Times of India reports NSN have posted a profit of 136M euros. This is NSN’s fourth consecutive quarter of strong profitability. There was a time when NSN was the one needing help and cash from the parent companies but now with the restructuring is on a steadier path which is delivering profit.
Press Release from NSN: Q2 2013 Net Sales of EUR 2.8 billion and Operating Margin Before Specific Items** of 12.2%
Rajeev Suri, Chief Executive Officer of NSN: "Our fourth consecutive quarter of strong profitability is testament to excellent performance in both our Mobile Broadband and Global Services segments. As a result of our focused strategy and strong financial position, we believe NSN is very well positioned to build on its leadership position in LTE as our customers build the next generation of mobile broadband networks." ___ BTW, lol at jiipee who linked to this in reference to the new logo “http://jonyiveredesignsthings.tumblr.com/” |
| AnandTech: Nokia Lumia 521: Quality Smartphone on an Extreme Budget Posted: 08 Aug 2013 06:54 AM PDT
Whilst the likes of the 1020 amaze the media and the crowd, let’s not forget the stars of the show are these quality affordable smartphones. In this long and indepth review by Vivek Gowri for AnandTech, we see precisely why the likes of the Lumia 52x is so popular and a big hit in countries like India.
Just as with the 620, the 520 offers so much in a very affordable package. WP helps keep the user experience fluid without needing high end specs, and Nokia delivers on the hardware and design. There’s more on the way with the 625, the largest screen (4.7″) so far of the announced Nokia smartphones yet still in the 6xx entry level category. Cheers Alvester for the tip! |
| AAWP: Nokia Lumia 1020 video tests – “he best phone in the world for video capture – by some margin” Posted: 08 Aug 2013 06:43 AM PDT
One more test with Steve Litchfield, this time for AAWP, testing the video of the Nokia Lumia 1020 on its own. I haven’t played around with the 1020 long enough, I’m interested in how that manual focus in video works (and if it is manual, can you ‘pull focus’)
Whilst Steve writes for AAWP, he’s of course a massive Symbian fan too, so his praises for the 1020 aren’t unfounded. Everyone seems to be singing from the same song sheet regarding the photos and videos of the 1020. I can’t wait to get one! Cheers Alvester for the tip |
| #ThrowbackThursday – My first Nokia was a _____ Posted: 08 Aug 2013 06:35 AM PDT
This was just shared by Nokia’s Facebook page. It’s a topic that crops up here every now and again but I’m always surprised by the answer, some by how early their Nokia phones were, and others, how extremely recent. One way or another, it’s a question that unites a Nokia community because it’s something you guys all have in common. There was that very special first Nokia. In terms of devices I used as my permanent phones: First ever Nokia:
First colour screen Nokia:
First inbuilt camera phone Nokia
First smartphone Nokia
First touch screen Nokia
If you have pictures of your collection, feel free to share with us. We might collect pictures later for a future post. |
| Reminder: Nokia Have Been Using “Double Tap to Wake” Since 2008 Posted: 08 Aug 2013 04:14 AM PDT
The 6600 used to use Double tap to bring up the lockscreen clock to save you the effort of having to flip open the phone to check the time; check out the video of it in action below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA3DMCs984o
Unfortunately I can’t find a patent regarding this concept (anyone know if it is patented?); but once again we see other companies copying what Nokia have been doing for years (5 years), perhaps in another 5 years we’ll see a puremotion screen? But this just goes to prove that no matter how innovative Nokia are being they can NEVER stop, they need to keep pumping out new ideas and taking risk; don’t get comfortable, and of course Microsoft have to do their share on the hard baked software end of it. Michael: Otto also mentioned this a while back (about 3 months), in fact we were going to use it as part of our upcoming Trivia segment. In the post Ali mentions above, Otto also reminded us that the 6600 Fold is just one of the devices that had this technology. There was also the 6600 Slide, and the 3600 Slide.
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| 77.6% shipment increase in WP since last year Posted: 08 Aug 2013 04:02 AM PDT
Reports from IDC show that Windows Phone’s shipments have increased 77.6% since last year. TheVerge notes that whilst WP’s lead over BlackBerry isn’t huge, WP and BB are clearly going in “different directions”, with WP on the incline. Android continues to dominate. iOS is second, actually contracting in marketshare.
Really slow progress from WP but progress nonetheless. 8.7M sales in Q2 2013 (‘growing’ approx 3.7% marketshare), of which 7.4M were Nokia leaving 1.3m for HTC and Sammy (and whoever else ) Source: IDC Cheers all for the tip! |
| Nokia N9′s double tap to wake swiped by LG G2 as ‘knock knock’ Posted: 07 Aug 2013 11:39 PM PDT
I wasn’t sure I was going to bother highlighting this when I saw demo vids yesterday but since everyone writing about it has forgotten where this original innovation has come from, let’s point it out. Nokia N9, it did that whole buttonless face thing which meant that instead of using the unlock button you could double tap to wake it up. Could Nokia patent such a gesture? Apparently not. Swipe UI is patented but I don’t know if that’s strictly part of it. Along with Nokia N9′s, Nokia’s Lumia series with the Amber update have that feature (along with always on screen…when will Android steal that). Here’s what GSMArena said:
IBTimes
I think it might have actually been reader, ‘incognito’ that suggested the whole ‘knock knock’ thing with the N9 before as a funny joke and then the N9 would respond accordingly with some wallpaper or what have you (I forget the conversation).
Infra-red ports of old Nokias seem to be the hottest thing on the block too :/. Interestingly, a bit like how the N9 did button free face, the LG does the whole button free sides with buttons at the back where the camera is situated. I kinda like the slim bezel at the sides. The camera also has OIS, first introduced in the 920. Come on MS! Hurry up with WP! Go steal features if you must! Bring the basics we ask for. Just hurry up and bring something to the table! Cheers Nuki for the tip
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