Nokia had already confirmed that Nokia World would be back in 2012. It today announced that it will change the format of the event (and previously announced dates). Instead of the large-scale events seen in years past, it promises a series of smaller events for specific audiences. It describes the change as “less CES, more SXSW.” The first of these […]
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Windows Phone 7 starting to show momentum?
The global smartphone space has been dominated by two operating systems as of late. Android and iOS together accounted for 79% of the market in Q1 2012 and most other operating systems continue to lose market share. There has been little evidence so far that Microsoft’s Windows Phone would be able to compete against the leaders to date. That may […]
Nokia Lumia 710 now available from Mobilicity
The ‘coming soon’ label today came off the Nokia Lumia 710 at Mobilicity. It is the carrier’s first Windows Phone 7.5 device and promises Windows Phone users the chance to “lower their wireless costs through Mobilicity’s unlimited talk, text and data service.” Mobilicity is offering the Nokia Lumia 710 for CA$249.99 with no contract. Mobilicity today also launched a 4-day […]
Apple’s Siri names Nokia Lumia 900 “best cell phone ever”
Apple’s Siri has weighed into the best cell phone debate and its answer might surprise you. Asked “What’s the best cell phone ever?” Siri did not name the iPhone 4S or any of the previous models. Instead, it named the Nokia Lumia 900 in Cyan. Siri’s answer actually comes from the Wolfram Alpha analytical engine. It will return the same […]
Angry Birds Space coming soon to Windows Phone
After a bit of confusion in March as to whether it would ever make it to Windows Phone, Nokia and Rovio today confirmed that Angry Birds Space is on its way. Rovio is building a “dedicated design and development team that will create games for Nokia Lumia smartphones and the wider Windows Phone ecosystem.” This is a clear indication that […]
Nokia to launch tablets and “hybrid” smart mobile devices
Nokia’s plan to turn its fortunes around will not rely on smartphones and feature phones alone. In an interview with The Financial Times, outgoing chairman Jorma Ollila indicated that the company is planning to launch a range of tablets and “hybrid” smart mobile devices. Ollila mentioned “Ollila said Nokia was had some “exciting form factors” and exclusive services in the […]
Nokia Lumia 710 “coming soon” to Mobilicity
The Nokia Lumia 710 is not only launching tomorrow with WIND Mobile but will also make its way over to Mobilicity in the near future. No specific availability and pricing details have been announced yet. Thanks, Ray!
WIND Mobile to launch Nokia Lumia 710 on May 3rd
We already know that the Nokia Lumia 710 is “coming soon” to WIND Mobile. Those who signed up to get notifications are now receiving emails letting them know that soon is in fact May 3rd. WIND Mobile will offer the Nokia Lumia 710 for CA$259 with no contract, CA$99 on its WINDtab with a WIND25 monthly plan, or CA$0 on […]