Rumours of new Nokia Lumia devices have been floating around for some time now. A leaked roadmap obtained by the usually reliable @evleaks now sugests that Microsoft could launch three new Nokia smartphones, likely Lumia Windows Phone devices, later this summer, likely in time for the busy Back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons. The timeline identifies the devices by their model numbers […]
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Microsoft readying Android-powered Lumia smartphone and Surface Mini tablet?
The week kicks off with a couple of interesting rumours courtesy of @evleaks. The first suggests that Microsoft could soon release an Android-powered Lumia smartphone while the second indicates that Microsoft will release the Surface Mini tablet after all. Should Microsoft release an Android-powered Lumia device, it could represent a seismic shift at Microsoft. The Lumia brand has been used […]
Nokia to hold “More Lumia” event on April 2
As rumours just days ago predicted, Nokia is headed to Microsoft’s Build 2014 conference and will hold an event called “more Lumia” there on April 2. Nokia today posted an invitation for the event on its Nokia Conversations blog. Following the launch of its Android-powered Nokia X line of entry-level smartphones, this event will focus on its Windows Phone Lumia […]
Nokia sells 8.2 million Lumia smartphones in Q4 2013
Nokia today announced its latest financial results. Net sales hit €3.4 billion (about CA$5.17 billion), a 21% drop over the same quarter a year ago but an 18% improvement over Q3 2013. It was the last time that Nokia report results that include sales from its phone division. With the Microsoft acquisition of its Devices and Services group set to […]
Nokia begins WP8 Lumia Black software update rollout
Nokia today announced that it has begun to roll out its Windows Phone 8 Lumia Black software update today. The first devices to receive it will be the Lumia 1020 and Lumia 925 with other devices set to receive it “in the coming weeks.” The update includes new features, improvements in imaging as well as both new and updated apps. […]
Lumia Black software update to extend Bluetooth LE to all Lumia devices
Nokia already supports Bluetooth 4.0 LE (Low Energy) on a limited number of Lumia devices. These are the the Lumia 520, 620, 625 and 720. A new FAQ entry on Nokia’s website has now confirmed that the Finnish smartphone manufacturer will extend Bluetooth 4.0 LE support across the entire Windows Phone 8 Lumia range with its upcoming Lumia Black software […]
Nokia ship 8.8 million Lumia smartphones in Q3 2013
Nokia today announced financial results for its Q3 FY2013. Revenues came in at €5.66 billion (about CA$8.1 billion) and an operating profit of €118 million (about CA$170 million). The Devices and Services that Microsoft is set to acquire saw a loss of €86 million (about CA$124 million). Nokia’s smartphone sales improved again, increasing 19% over the previous quarter to hit […]
Nokia working on Zoom tablets and larger-screened Lumia smartphones?
Let’s wrap up the week with a very interesting rumour. According to an anonymous leak, Nokia has apparently got a new line of tablets coming under the brand name Zoom along with some new Lumia smartphones with larger displays. Two Zoom models are in the works: A 10.5-inch one (about 8.5 millimeters thick) and a 8.5-inch one. Both will be […]