04 November 2012

My Nokia Blog

My Nokia Blog

Twitter Now Supporting Inline Preview for Images Uploaded from Windows Phones

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 11:09 AM PDT

For a while now one of my major issues with the Windows Phone syncing with Twitter was that uploaded images were sent to SkyDrive, meaning that they didn’t show up in the twitter feed as images, only as links. Well now twitter has tweaked it so that image links from skydrive appear as images in your twitter stream, rather than links redirecting you to SkyDrive.

All I want now is autocomplete twitter handles in People’s hub please and thank you.

Video: Lumia 920 Painstakingly Made in Minecraft

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 08:05 AM PDT

There are plenty of different ways to show your love of Nokia, some people write in blogs (yours truly), others read everything Nokia related, other tweet about it, or obsessively buy ever single Nokia product; and then there are people who do this:

What you’re watching is a Lumia 920 made in MineCrarft, with a working camera shutter (front and back) and a whole load more of crazy details, all made with tiny little minecraft blocks (or should we call them tiles?).

 

Windows Phone Game: Cosmos Conquest

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 06:26 AM PDT

Cosmos Conquest is a really cool simple game developed by a bunch of high-school trainees at Nokia over the summer. The game reminds me of that simple car racing game that would come with your happy meal (the one were you only move left and right). Anyways check out the video below:

Nokia Student Innovation Lab Games are made by high school trainees working at Nokia. The best games are proudly shared with you! Cosmos Conquest is an addictive space shooter game with tricky levels. You wonder in space unarmed and the only help you can get is from the crates you find along the way. Fly your spaceship and collect ammo to fight your way out of this deadly maze, but don't forget to enjoy the unique moody music tracks. A small team of trainees created Cosmos Conquest in 6 weeks during the summer 2012.

 

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/cosmosconquest/948645a1-6b63-4528-9152-1ee242359086

Nokia Lumia 920 Red and Yellow appear on Phones4U (+Free Play360 for first 500)

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 02:20 AM PDT

You know I’ve been hunting around for the Nokia Lumia 920 in bright Electric Pikachu Yellow. We heard that would be exclusive to Phones4U yet only now has Yellow (and Red) appeared. Previously, even Phones4U sales staff on the phone said they only had black and white available.

Whilst the Black and White may be ordered now, there’s a little wait for the red and yellow.

Also, first 500 peeps get a free Nokia Play 360. Dang! By the time the yellow one is available I hope they have another offer. The play 360 is a beast and totally trounces several speakers I’ve heard from friends of similar size and bigger (especially those awful iPod docks). The NFC capability is much welcome when wowing friends of the ease of wireless connection as well as the loud punchy bass from such a small speaker.

http://www.phones4u.co.uk/nokia/lumia-920/

The only available network is the only UK 4G network – EE (Joint T-Mobile/Orange)

Nokia Lumia 920 coming to Germany, November 5th

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 02:13 AM PDT

Remembe, remember, the 5th of November. Place that date on your diary, German Nokia Lumia 920 fans as that’s when it will be available.

Nokia Press Release says (translated):

Ratingen 31st, October 2012 - As early as the 5th November 2012 will bring the Nokia Lumia 920 and the Lumia 820 along with first partners in Germany on the market. Both Windows Phone 8 smartphone will be available at mobilcom debitel and Vodafone. The German Telekom and O 2 are each offering the Nokia Lumia 820th The recommended retail price of Nokia is 649 EUR for the Lumia 920 and Lumia 499 EUR for the 820th

“We have received very good feedback from our customers and consumers to new and innovative Lumia smartphones,” said Sebastian Ulrich, managing director, Nokia Germany. ”Now we look forward to the flagship Nokia Lumia 920 and the Lumia 820 bring together with our partners in trade. Here, we distinguish ourselves from the best smartphone camera, the location-based services and the design of the competition. In addition, support both LTE smartphones to five frequency bands. ”

http://presse.nokia.de/2012/10/31/nokia-bringt-farbe-ins-spiel-lumia-920-und-lumia-820-ab-5-november-in-deutschland-verfugbar/

Cheers simonizer for the tip!

Weekend Read: Engadget’s Nokia Lumia 920 Review

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 02:01 AM PDT

Mat Smith from Engadget takes the Nokia Lumia 920 for a spin in the big Engadget Nokia Lumia 920 review.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/02/nokia-lumia-920-review/

Cheers crisscross for the tip!

Weekend Watch: Preview Nokia Drive+ Beta for Windows Phone 8

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 01:54 AM PDT

Here’s a preview of Nokia Drive (BETA) for WP8. Note that there are route settings tune your routing, e.g. take/avoid ferries, tunnels, motorways etc.

Apparently much smoother.

by  of WPC

The Independent’s 10 best new smartphones. #1 – Nokia Lumia 920

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 01:47 AM PDT

 

The Independent, respectable British newspaper, ran a story on the 10 best new smartphones. Though their blurb doesn’t fully explain why the Nokia Lumia 920 is quite deserving of this list, I’ll accept the first place position.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/the-10-best-new-smartphones-8269763.html?origin=internalSearch

 

Cheers rishabh for the tip!

Weekend Watch:Nokia City Lens PDD Night-Offs – Bengaluru

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 01:41 AM PDT

 

Here’s Nokia’s video with Ms Siri Suresh who talks about life in her vibrant city.

Meet Siri Suresh from Bengaluru. She’ll be ‘PDD-ing’ and having as much fun in her city with the Nokia City Lens app. The Night-Offs are just a few days away. Stay tuned to meet the other contestants!

Get the Nokia City Lens app now: http://bit.ly/SgEXSX
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