Nokia and Carl Zeiss today announced that they have extended their exclusive partnership.For example, Nokia’s new PureView camera technology (found on the Nokia PureView 808 and coming to Windows Phone Lumia devices) which uses a 41MP camera, is more powerful than many standalone cameras. “Carl Zeiss was a crucial partner in the creation of the first PureView experience,” said Jo […]
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Samsung becomes world’s largest handset vendor in Q1 2012
As widely expected, Nokia has been dethroned as the world’s largest handset vendor. Global handset shipments in the first quarter of 2012 reached 368 million units with Samsung, the new leader, grabbing a 25% marketshare, according to market research firm Strategy Analytics. According to Neil Mawston, Executive Director at Strategy Analytics: “Nokia’s global handset shipments declined a huge 24 percent […]
Nokia Lumia 900 data connectivity fix now available in Canada
Good news for those in Canada waiting for the Nokia Lumia 900 data connectivity patch. Nokia Canada promised it “around April 20th”. It took a few extra days for it to show up but it is here now confirmed Nokia Canada via Twitter today. The update is available through Zune for Windows (or Windows Phone 7 Connector if you have […]
Nokia reports fiscal Q1 loss with “mixed” Lumia sales
Nokia today announced its Q1 2012 financial results. Sales dropped 29% to €7.4 billion (from €10.4 billion the same quarter a year ago). It reported an operating loss of €$1.3 billion (about US$1.7 billion), attributing it to “greater than expected competitive challenges and seasonality” as well as cost of restructuring activities. Underlying the market challenges that Nokia is feeling, its […]
Nokia Canada announces Lumia 900 patch coming April 20th
Nokia Canada today confirmed via Twitter that a software patch to fix a data connectivity issue that plagued some Nokia Lumia 900 devices will be available “around April 20th: Good news, all! The latest software update to the Lumia 900 will come around April 20th. ow.ly/an9X5 The update will be available through Zune for Windows (or Windows Phone 7 Connector […]
Nokia Lumia 710 coming soon to WIND Mobile
WIND Mobile will soon be launching the Nokia Lumia 710. The Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone is now listed on WIND Mobile’s site as one of the “hottest phones.” It will join the HTC Radar, its first Windows Phone device. There is no word yet on specific availability or pricing. Rogers already offers the Nokia Lumia 710 for CA$229.99 with no […]
Nokia Lumia 900 data connectivity patch now available
Very good news for Nokia Lumia 900 owners! Nokia today released a patch for a data connectivity issue that plagued some Nokia Lumia 900 devices. We promised a software fix for April 16th but today, we’d like to share with you that the update is already available – three days ahead of schedule. The update is now available through Zune […]
Nokia launches Lumia 610 NFC, the first NFC Windows Phone
Nokia today announced an NFC (Near Field Communication) version of its Nokia Lumia 610. Windows Phone itself does not support NFC; Nokia developed its own software for its Lumia devices. Its NFC implementation will support pairing with NFC accessories, the reading of NFC tags and NFC payments and ticketing. It has also been certified for contactless payments with MasterCard PayPass […]