10 September 2013

My Nokia Blog

My Nokia Blog

Amber update for the Lumia 720 shows up on Nokia’s severs, you can flash it right now.

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 06:04 PM PDT

By now people who followed my posts probably know I own two Lumia phones, the Nokia Lumia 920 which got the Amber update a month ago and the Lumia 720 which I used just a little bit less ever since I got Amber on the Lumia 920.

Today however is a good day, as my daily habit of checking out NSU (Nokia Software Updater) has finally paid off and my Amber update for the Lumia 720 is being downloaded as I’m writing these words.
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For those of you WHO WILL ask, No this is not an Over The Air update, you’ll need to flash it (pictured above) which means all of your data like pics/music/videos/game progress/app settings will be GONE.

But seeing how the update is now on Nokia’s severs it means the roll out is just near the corner and as usual it’ll be hectic and unpredictable.

For those of you who don’t own the Nokia Software Updater I got your back you can download it right HERE. ( no pun intended :D )

And of course I’ll update you on the new changes in the Lumia 720 (if any).

Microsoft shows off the Lumia 1020 capablities in a new interactive page.

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:42 PM PDT

It was a joyful experience witnessing people’s disbelieve when I  zoomed out in my Nokia 808, Microsoft is trying to bring a version of that joy to everyone with its latest jab at promoting the Lumia 1020.

On its Lumia 1020 page Microsoft now includes an interactive gallery of real pictures taken with the Lumia 1020 where one could zoom himself to discover amazing new details in punch of very cool pictures one of which is the famous yellow balloons picture.

Even though I know how good the Lumia 1020 camera is, I couldn’t resist but zoom on this particular image

You see this guy holding the camera ?

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Now if I can only witness your disbelieve :D

You can browse the full amazing gallery here. and remember to visit Damian Dinning’s Flickr gallery if you missed our post yesterday.

I guess this bests a blind study huh?

 

NSN and Telefonica closes $743 Million deal; Launches first LTE-Advanced 150 Mbps network in Korea

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 10:55 AM PDT

NSN

 

Reuters reports that NSN has closed a $743 million deal to get Telefonica infrustructure from Nokia Solutions and Networks.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/09/09/uk-telefonica-nokia-idUKBRE9880IC20130909

Reuters says this is the second deal of it’s kind after a similar one with Telefonica back in 2011.

In other NSN news:

150mbps!

http://nsn.com/news-events/press-room/press-releases/nsn-helps-leading-korean-operators-become-world-s-first-to-launch-lte-advanced-commerciall

NSN helps leading Korean operators become world's first to launch LTE-Advanced commercially

Simple software upgrade enables up to 150 Mbps throughput, enhances customer experience

Three major South Korean operators, SK Telecom, LG U+ and Korea Telecom, are the world's first operators to launch LTE-Advanced commercially. Using the capabilities of Nokia Solutions and Network's Flexi Multiradio Base Stations, the operators have implemented LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation* with a simple software upgrade. This innovative software feature enables the operators' subscribers across the country to enjoy significantly faster data rates.

South Korea is the most advanced country in the world in terms of LTE adoption. As the number of smartphone and mobile internet users continues to grow, operators need to find innovative ways of responding to the demand for bandwidth. NSN has brought the benefits of LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation to SK Telecom, LG U+ and Korea Telecom, helping them reach up to 150 Mbps throughput by dynamically combining the resources of the two LTE frequency bands that each of the operators has. The carrier aggregation feature doubles the data rates compared to those before the upgrade.

Carrier aggregation is one of the key functionalities of LTE-Advanced and will ultimately enable aggregated bandwidths of up to 100 MHz. Wider spectrum directly translates into higher peak data rates and increased average data rates for mobile users, which allows the operators to provide more attractive services. As more spectrum and compatible end-user devices become available, carrier aggregation offers a straightforward path for gradually increasing data rates.

"Our collaboration with SK Telecom, LG U+ and Korea Telecom over the years has given us a deep understanding of one of the world's most advanced LTE markets. Our innovative approach to carrier aggregation and expertise in delivering superior network performance have enabled the three operators to move ahead with full speed and confidence when launching their LTE-Advanced networks," said Marc Rouanne, executive vice president, Mobile Broadband at NSN. "We are now witnessing great momentum in LTE adoption worldwide – and we are ready to help operators meet the ever increasing bandwidth demand while taking full advantage of their LTE spectrum."

Cheers n8user for the heads up!

Press Release: Nokia Corporation’s HERE partners with Mercedes Benz, Continental Corporation and Magneti Marelli.

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 10:48 AM PDT

nokia logoESPOO, Finland – HERE, a Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) business, today announced ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show that it has partnered with the Mercedes-Benz division of Daimler and two of the world's leading automotive system integrators, Continental Corporation and Magneti Marelli. These partners are building on the HERE Connected Driving framework to offer individual connected products and services that go beyond navigation to meet their differing needs.

Connecting the car to the cloud is one of the biggest opportunities for the automotive industry today. Connectivity will allow cars to compute real time information on demand so that the vehicle can take over more aspects of driving ultimately creating an entirely new class of services. At the same time, technology is advancing so rapidly that what appears cutting edge today will be commonplace tomorrow. Automakers and system integrators alike need a partner who understands their needs, offers them flexibility and can stay ahead of fast moving technology cycles.

With a long history in supplying maps for the automotive industry, HERE is well positioned to help car makers and in-vehicle technology suppliers create connected cars.

Via:

Cheers ms.nokia for the tip

@MyNokiaBlog is 6 years old today :)

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 10:14 AM PDT

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I didn’t realise it was that time of the year again. 6 years ago today, MyNokiaBlog.com began as an outlet to pool together my random Nokia ramblings that were overloading the forums.

I just wanted to take the time to say thank you again for being a part of the blog. It has been quite a journey, one that I’ve been grateful to have experienced with you peeps in our own little Nokia fan community. This blog is still here to this day, thanks to YOU; our readers, commenters, tippers, those who share our stories, contributing writers (be they the direct team or those who share MNB:RG stories) and everyone else who has been supporting us (Nokia, Nokia Connects, other folk who helped to get us things to review).  Thanks to Nokia, we’ve garnered a large community of fans who appreciate the things Nokia does and can continue to do. It’s great being able to share our interests with like-minded folk. As a blogger, getting that interaction with other Nokia fans is one of the main reasons that has been keeping this hobby so interesting over the years.

Most recently, the feedback we received from Nokia fans regarding this post was so very uplifting

http://mynokiablog.com/2013/09/03/kiitos-nokia-and-nokia-fans-love-mynokiablog-com/

Thank you all again for the kind words and inspiring words about Nokia and the blog.

As we said before, time permitting, we’ll keep going here at the blog to write about all things related to Nokia. The passion for Nokia will always be there.  As they say, a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet. Nokia phones are more than just the brand and the name on the device. It’s what they represent to fans. The people of Nokia, the ethos of Nokia, the daringness to push boundaries, the commitment to produce products that enhance people’s lives. As long as that side of these products persist, we’ll still have affection for those products, Nokia name or not

Our journey isn’t headed where we wanted it to go but there’s still a lot of great things to look forward to if you look up. Nokia fans are used to being hopeful and looking for the brightside. We could wallow in sadness or celebrate the good times we’ve had and the many more that can still come. It’ll be different, yes, but it can still be a lot of fun.

The spirit of Nokia lives on inside everyone of us, and together as a community of Nokia fans, we will always have something Nokia related to keep nattering on about.

Thank you :)

Real World Xenon Flash tests: Nokia 808 PureView and Nokia Lumia 1020

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 10:14 AM PDT

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Steve Litchfield takes a look at the Nokia 808 PureView’s Xenon prowess against the Nokia Lumia 1020.  The latter is of course sporting OIS which makes it great for handheld low light, no flash pics. But the 808 has a double capacitor xenon flash (double the strength of the 1020 apparently) and a slightly bigger sensor.

I’m interested how the 1020 looks in terms of low light club shots or people shots in general. From my N82, to N8 and trying out the 808, my friends have always been in disbelief that these low light moments were frozen in time by a phone.

Props to the 808 and that super powerful flash! The 1020 has a redesigned, flat xenon flash in order to keep the device slim (mer). The 1020 is the current flagbearer now for Nokia’s imaging and with that xenon, does infinitely better than the competition sporting LED.

http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/features/item/18320_Ultra-low_light_PureView_and_X.php

It should be noted, of course, that even though the Lumia 1020 came off second best in this comparison when it came time to use the Xenon flash, its results will still be better than just about every other current smartphone on the market. The Galaxy S4 Zoom is about the only competitor that matters, and that comes with a full strength Xenon flash but a form factor that’s horrifically compromised. Even the new Sony Xperia Z1, despite a 20MP sensor and a degree of PureView oversampling/zoom, comes with a weedy LED flash and so would fail in these tests.

Even compared to the Nokia 808, the lake and path scenes, typical of low light shots out in the fresh air, are handled better by the Lumia 1020, with the OIS making sure that the photo is as crisp as possible and with admirable light gathering. Plus the PureView re-frameability. Yes, if you look at the finer details, there’s evidence of image processing but for almost all users, the overall effect will be superior to any other camera phone in the world.

However, credit where credit’s due, and the 2012 Nokia 808 PureView can still hold its head up high when it comes to indoor and Xenon-flash-lit shots. The 1020′s flash does work but it pales in comparison with the light produced from the 808′s Xenon bulb, as you can see above. Add in the larger sensor and bigger pixels on the 808, plus the immediate ‘raw’ PureView processing, and it remains, in my view, still the camera phone to beat for social occasions and events. (Not bad for an early 2012 hardware release running an OS which is widely considered to be outdated.)

Cheers Alvester for the tip!

MS restructuring sees Joe Belfiore heading Tablets, PCs as well as phones

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 06:48 AM PDT

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Quick heads up:

TheVerge / AllThingsD reports on the MS reorganisation. In a bid to closer integrate WP and Windows, Joe Belfiore (previously looking after just Windows Phone) is now focused on Tablets and PCs too.  We might see this happening as soon as WP8.1. As tablets and phablets are crossing over, TheVerge says MS is reaching a point where both OSes need to merge more closely.

Cheers sk for the tip!

Chris Weber on Nokia-MS (Symbian support till 2016; Nokia branding; Unified brand across all Windows devices)

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:21 AM PDT

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NokConv have an article where Chris Weber explains the impact of Nokia being purchased by Microsoft.

If you’ve been keeping up with the news, they’re pretty much reiterating what we’ve been told already, but if you haven’t, take a read:

http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/09/09/we-ask-nokia-sales-boss-chris-weber-sell-me-a-nokia/

For the first 6 months, everything is business as usual. Chris notes that the deal isn’t finalised until then. But what happens afterwards?

NC: And in six months?

CW: We expect our smartphone, mobile phone, industrial design, support and all the related teams to be doing their same job to the same standards, but working for Microsoft. This is really important: this acquisition is about bringing over expertise in making fantastic, top-quality and innovative products.

Working with Microsoft we can increase the awareness and growth of Windows Phone, Asha and our feature phones. We can build upon the success of Lumia and create a stronger, faster, more innovative route to driving this portfolio and the exciting ecosystem around it. It will also mean faster innovation in our Asha and feature phone range – with the backing of Microsoft – a real boost to our goal of connecting the next billion people to the Internet.

Symbian will still be supported until 2016.

Nokia branding on smartphones is a complicated issue. It appears there’s going to be a unified brand across the whole of all Windows based devices, not just smartphones.

 How about the Nokia brand on the phones. Having it printed on there? A lot of readers care about that.

CW: In factual terms, Microsoft intends to buy the right to use the Nokia brand on its phones for ten years.

There's a commitment now that this will happen for the Asha and feature phones business going forward.

On smartphones, it's more complicated and we'll be seeking to create a unified brand across Lumia and other Windows based devices. But we're still a long way from when that decision has to be made.

Why should anyone buy a Nokia device now?

 

CW: All the things you love about Nokia devices haven't changed – design, durability, apps and support. All of that is still there and we plan to keep it that way.

And in the light of this deal, it gets even better. The Windows Phone ecosystem gets more investment. Your support and updates for the lifetime of the phone is guaranteed. Then, more of everything because of that investment – innovation and better products faster.

Videos: Nokia Philippines – Nokia Asha Power Standout #501

Posted: 08 Sep 2013 11:19 PM PDT

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Here’s a collection of 5 videos from Nokia Philippines. Four out of the five are recorded mostly in Tagalog/Filipino with one in English.

It’s how Nokia Asha helps enhance their lives. According to the video, power is inspiring others to do the extraordinary.

Nokia Asha invites you to share your standout stories.

Here’s the translation of some. My tagalog isn’t the best, but you can sort of get a rough idea. Some do speak English in and out some parts of the video. Feel free to offer corrections :) .

  • Michelle Gumabao – she says she was one of the weakest when getting to college. She had to eat, sleep, volleyball and academics. She likes hearing from others when they say they look up to her.
  • Charles Katipunan –  passion for learning is a great tool for success. He’s one of 8 kids who didn’t see their dad enough (?) He wants to help out his family that’s hy he’s studying hard. To inspire others, he says he can share stories about overtaking hardships that are happening in our lives. He uses the internet access to use facebook and twitter, and others are motivated to study harder.
  • Emmanuel Bagual – didn’t catch the first bit but he says he comes from a poor family and I think he says he used to come from the group of kids he now helps out. They started out a campaign to help out the local kids. You need to live what you teach and you become a hero to the next one in need. Social media was useful in promoting these principles, raising awareness of what you can do in your community.
  • Fridrison Lo – in English
  • Lian Melegrito – she says she started from nothing. You can’t do the bare minimum training. She loves what she does and finds joy in it (already in english) you need to balance this with learning. Currently she’s Cumlaude (with honors grade). If you have a dream, all you need is hardwork. It isn’t impossible. Difficult is different to impossible.

This one’s in English.

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