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- Microsoft Build 2014 Announced, April 2-4; Future of WP Likely to Be Revealed
- “Educational” Video From Nokia Russia Shows How to Revive a Water Damaged Lumia; Requires Blonde Beauty in Bathtub
- What is “Forked Android”, and What does it Mean for Nokia?
- Video: “Why Nokia won 2013 Smartphone Wars”
- Join us on App Social for App Recommendations
- Air Now Provides Air Quality Information Direct To Your Windows Phone
- #WPDev: Windows Phone Testing & Error Management Pluralsight Course Goes Live
- Video: Attractive Russian People with Nokia Lumia 1520 ad from Nokia Russia
- Software Update Available for Nokia 301; Brings Social Sharing, Chat Upgrades, Better Battery Life and More
| Microsoft Build 2014 Announced, April 2-4; Future of WP Likely to Be Revealed Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:49 PM PST
It’s more than likely that we’ll catch a glimpse or even a full release of WP 8.1/Blue at the time, seeing how it would fit into the expected release date for the software (fingers crossed for a sooner launch). We can also expect to see more information about the future of both Windows and Windows RT, and perhaps a hint at the future merging of RT and Phone; in the rumored “threshold” update? If you’re interested, and have a load of cash to blow, tickets can be had for $2095 at the link below: Thanks for the tip Alvester.
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| Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:06 AM PST
If needed watch the video with subtitles to fully understand the steps taken, or don’t I’m sure the video instructions are clear enough.
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| What is “Forked Android”, and What does it Mean for Nokia? Posted: 13 Dec 2013 08:14 AM PST
Basically instead of running the Android version you might find on any Samsung, HTC or LG out there, it will run something called the Android Open Source Project or AOSP. What this means is instead of using the Android version that Google have refined (Kitkat, Jelly bean etc.) the device runs a more “pure” Android experience. Where it’s built off the same source-code that the mainstream Android uses, but instead the OEM (in this case Nokia) are free to further develop the software on their own; since it’s a TRUE open source platform. However this means that any device built off of a “forked” version of android, or AOSP doesn’t naively have access to the Google play store, Android’s biggest weapon. Instead the OEM will have to make their own app store and populate it with apps of their own; however the apps are usually fully compatible and require little to no modifications, so it’s simply a factor of getting the publisher to add them to another app store (and there’s no reason why they wouldn’t). Of course you can also gain access to the Play store and its apps by side-loading them onto the device, but that’s another story. The other difference is the fact that AOSP is completely free, unlike the mainstream android which has fooled many into thinking is truly free, but in fact has some hidden costs. These costs come from the Google services big G insists on adding on to their platform in an all or none fashion. These include, Google Maps, Gmail, G+ and almost all other Google owned and published app services. So although Android itself might be free, Google still charges OEMs for adding some of the services onto their devices. The upside for Nokia in this crossroads is once they are free to use the forked version of Android, they can bundle their own navigating and mapping apps on it (HERE maps); which if you’ll recall was a major factor that stopped Nokia from going full Android before the decision to join the WP ecosystem. This all adds up to one very important factor, the fact that Nokia could push their low end devices to an even cheaper price-point, without truly sacrificing on performance (provided the SW on Normandy runs smoothly) by avoiding the need to pay any royalties and licensing fees for the use of the software. This however does lead to a problem in the plan, and that comes in the form of Microsoft. A low end, ultra-cheap “Android” phone would ultimately lead to increased competition against Microsoft’s most successful and best selling phone, the Lumia 520. Microsoft is having enough trouble as it is in the high end of the market, without adding more competition to its platform in the low-end, the area where it’s thriving best. However the upside to the fact that the Normandy isn’t running conventional Android is that Microsoft could use this as a chance to further promote their own services, such as SkyDrive, Skype and Bing (as allThingsD points out). At that point it becomes an internal decision for Microsoft, whether they’d like to accept the fact that some people would just prefer to buy an Android; and capitalize on the chance to make money in other aspects; or continue to blindly and bullishly push WP by pumping money at it. This might however explain the recent rumor of Microsoft considering to drop licensing fees on some version of WP and RT in the future; who knows what will happen? |
| Video: “Why Nokia won 2013 Smartphone Wars” Posted: 13 Dec 2013 05:33 AM PST Here’s a video from Booredatwork that explains why they think Nokia won the 2013 smartphone wars. I guess it depends really on the definition of ‘win’. Great build quality, awesome design, innovative features, class leading cameras.
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| Join us on App Social for App Recommendations Posted: 13 Dec 2013 03:32 AM PST This is something I’ve been wanting to set up for a while. App Social is an awesome app that allows users to recommend apps to their followers. Think of it as twitter on Instagram, but instead of tweets and pictures, you have app lists. Its just getting off the ground, but we’ll be sure to add all the apps we like to it over the coming weeks. So head on over to the Store and grab App Social
We’re “mynokiablog”over their so give us a follow! We also recommend you follow “WPCentral” who have been using it for a while and have an extensive list (and well organised too)! |
| Air Now Provides Air Quality Information Direct To Your Windows Phone Posted: 13 Dec 2013 03:07 AM PST An app for Windows Phone, Air Now, allows users to get real time data about Air Quality in their area. With such a bog focus being on environmental sustainability and clean living, this app comes at a perfect time. What the app does, is pulls information from the EEA – European Environmental Agency – and displays it on your Windows Phone device. You can see the status of the air quality inside the app – as well as receive toast notifications. Pretty cool huh? So if this is something that interests you, go check it out.
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| #WPDev: Windows Phone Testing & Error Management Pluralsight Course Goes Live Posted: 13 Dec 2013 02:19 AM PST A few weeks ago we told you about a pluralsight course by our friend Lars, that helped Windows Phone developers to create some great apps. He has just published his second course, that discusses Windows Phone Testing & Error Management. The course goes into creating test libraries, test data, performance stress testing etc, as well as how to make them more reliable and even profitable as a result! These courses are great not just for students learning about Windows Phone development, but also for anyone who is looking to improve their app. Recommend you check it out – also let Lars know of any feedback you have! |
| Video: Attractive Russian People with Nokia Lumia 1520 ad from Nokia Russia Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:52 AM PST Not sure if these people are famous in any way but they seem to be promoting the Nokia Lumia 1520.
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| Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:15 AM PST
The update can be downloaded Over The Air, without the need for a PC; simply go to Menu > Settings > Phone > Device updates; or follow the video below for instructions.
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Here’s an “interesting” video I stumbled across, from no other than Nokia Russia; the video shows how to deal with every smart phone owners worst nightmare; a water-damaged phone. The instructional video shows you step-by-step instructions on what steps you can do to attempt to revive your phone; with a helpful demonstration by a girl I will call “Natasha”.
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