09 January 2014

My Nokia Blog

My Nokia Blog


Video: Nokia Lumia Black promo, for 520, 620, 720, 820, 920, 925 and 1020

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 04:00 PM PST

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Here’s a promo with Chinese subs showing Nokia black update on the Nokia Lumia 1020. The other handsets it will come to consist of the whole family (plus the non mentioned variants).

The 1520 already has Nokia Black.

Seen in the video:

  • Different colour options for Nokia Glance
  • Notification icons in glance
  • Improved camera (?)
  • Nokia Story Teller
  • Nokia Beamer

Source: NokiaWindowsPhone

Cheers Michal for the tip!

DPReview: Nokia Lumia 1020 competing with the detail from the best DLSR yet made! Redefines phone camera

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 08:09 AM PST

 

 

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DPReview takes a look at how far camera smartphones have come. Their verdict? The Nokia Lumia 1020 is stunning. Having to make a double take when looking at the pictures it produces. In bright light, it comes close, not just to any DSLR but the BEST DSLR made.

Improvements I’d like to see: Faster focus, faster processing (perhaps Qualcomm 805?), autofocus on moving objects

 

When I first saw the images from the Nokia Lumia 1020, I did a double take. Clear and crisp, lots of detail and super strong colors that you'll either love or wince at. I loved them. And did I mention the detail? After years of seeing bigger cameras perform better, I couldn't believe that a tiny plastic and glass Zeiss lens could resolve so much from the center to the edge of the image. It was close to the Nikon D800. I was stunned.

In bright light, the Nokia came close to competing with the detail from the best DLSR yet made.

The Nokia 1020 has redefined what I thought possible from a phone.

http://connect.dpreview.com/post/5533410947/smartphones-versus-dslr-versus-film?

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Qualcomm, BlackBerry and Nokia team up to bring QNX with HERE in connected cars.

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 07:56 AM PST

 

 

Nokia and Blackberry are working together to develop cloud-based location services. How is this team going to fare against Google’s entrance to the automotive market?

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Press Release:

HERE and QNX Join Forces to Bring HERE Auto into the Car – QNX Software Systems to demonstrate HERE Auto embedded navigation at 2014 CES

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – 2014 INTERNATIONAL CES (NORTH HALL – BOOTH 536)–(Marketwired – Jan. 7, 2014) – QNX Software Systems, a global leader in software platforms for in-car electronics, and HERE, a Nokia business, today announced a new technology partnership with the goal of enabling personalized, cloud-based location services for the connected car.

As part of the collaboration, QNX Software Systems plans to add support for HERE Auto, an embedded navigation experience, to the QNX CAR™ Platform for Infotainment. QNX Software Systems will also demonstrate HERE Auto running in a new QNX technology concept car, based on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, this week at 2014 CES (North Hall, booth 536).

Connectivity paired with dynamic, personalized services and precise location awareness can transform cars into powerful connected devices that help drivers make sense of the world around them. With its foundation in delivering best-in-class location services in the car, HERE is one of few companies that can deliver high-quality location services to help automakers stay ahead of customer demands and allow them to differentiate their connected car services.

HERE Auto is an embedded in-car navigation application that builds on the HERE automotive-grade-quality map, which includes fresh turn-by-turn data for 95 countries. HERE Auto connects to the HERE Cloud to access connected services, including weather, parking availability, traffic, fuel price and payment services, and more. HERE Auto is scalable and supports a variety of platforms.

QNX Software Systems plans to support HERE Auto on its QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment, extending the reach of HERE to more cars and drivers around the world. QNX Software Systems has created a partner ecosystem to offer the best possible foundation for building vehicle infotainment systems, and adding HERE Auto is further testament to the momentum behind the multi-platform HERE Connected Driving solutions.

“As cars evolve into the ultimate connected device, location will be a key element to delivering a whole new class of driver services,” said Ogi Redzic, Vice President, Connected Driving, HERE. “HERE, along with market-leading partners like QNX Software Systems, is ushering in a new era of mobility for the automobile industry.”

“HERE Auto opens the door to an enhanced driving experience that leverages the cloud to make navigation and location services more personalized and convenient,” said Peter McCarthy, Director, Global Partnerships, QNX Software Systems. “We look forward to supporting this solution on the QNX CAR Platform and making it accessible to our automotive customers.” QNX Software Systems has licensed its software technology for use in tens of millions of in-vehicle systems worldwide, including 3D navigation systems, multimedia head units, digital instrument clusters, connectivity modules, and hands-free systems. The company’s QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment offers a unique set of pre-integrated technologies to help reduce development efforts and speed time to market for connected, media-rich infotainment systems. The platform is also highly flexible, providing customers with support for a rich choice of application environments, smartphone platforms, user interface technologies, and connectivity standards.

Source: CrackBerry,   GigaOm

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LeakyLeak: Nokia Normandy Android Screenshots

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 07:49 AM PST

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@evleaks has another set of pics showing the screenshots for Nokia Normandy, the supposed Nokia Android device.

https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/420933979655512064/photo/1

Cheers Prashant for the tip!

Nokia Lumia 1520 in 32GB flavour for AT&T coming Jan 10?

Posted: 07 Jan 2014 11:28 PM PST

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WPC reports on a ‘highly accurate’ rumour that AT&T will indeed bring a 32GB version of the Nokia Lumia 1520. Now the international version already has that, + wireless charging. AT&T had the 16GB model, minus the wireless charging (as it was not the standard they were supporting – they prefer PMA over QI).

Kudos though as most of the North American reviews were really pleased with that price. Now consumers may have the option to get more storage built in, plus microSD expansion.

This may also be an online order kinda thing

Source: WPC via WinBeta

Cheers Prashant for the tip!

Unannounced Nokia Lumia ICON case spotted at CES Incipio booth #929

Posted: 07 Jan 2014 11:20 PM PST

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Over at the Incipio Booth at CES, they’ve got some cases for the yet to be announced Nokia Lumia ICON or 929.

Was the 929/ICON meant to come out earlier or are Incipio merely trying to get their name out?

Well, they’ve got pictures already with the device in their case.
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Source: TechnoBuffalo

Cheers Prashant for the tip!

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