To make Lumia 800 popular, free cupcakes given out in Belgium
- Category: Nokia
- Friday, 03 February 2012 14:22
- Written by Rishabh Jain
Lumia 800 is easily on of the best-marketed mobiles till date. After handing out free Xboxs’ in many countries, ours included, now Nokia is handing out cupcakes at train stations in Belgium.
Nokia has sold more than a million Lumia 800 phones till date. Given that it is embarking on a whole new journey with new features and a new OS, the feat is commendable. We believe Nokia’s marketing strategy has put the Lumia miles ahead of even phones like the Droid Razr, which have better specs in the same price range.
Nokia explains ClearBlack Display (CBD) technology in detail
- Category: Nokia
- Friday, 03 February 2012 11:35
- Written by Amol Mathur
You would have heard everyone talking about ClearBlack Display or CBD in Nokia devices but ever wondered what CBD or ClearBlack Display stands for in Nokia’s latest devices? Well Nokia has now taken all the pain to now explain about the technology it has been using lately in all its recently released and upcoming devices.
As Nokia states, ClearBlack display, uses a sequence of polarising layers to eliminate reflections. The image below can explain it a bit better.
Nokia Carla is in the works, Nokia developer site leaks info
- Category: Nokia
- Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:04
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Last we heard of the Symbian Carla update was back in November where a presentation leaked Nokia’s plans for its upcoming Symbian updates.
After Belle we might see Carla walk by. Till now only the name has been confirmed, we don’t have much info as to what kind of changes will the update bring except new surround sound support, changes regarding NFC and new widgets. While it’s good to know that Nokia is still planning Symbian’s future, and has not given up on it, it is sad that the updates and the UI are still lagging way behind.
After Belle we might see Carla walk by. Till now only the name has been confirmed, we don’t have much info as to what kind of changes will the update bring except new surround sound support, changes regarding NFC and new widgets. While it’s good to know that Nokia is still planning Symbian’s future, and has not given up on it, it is sad that the updates and the UI are still lagging way behind.Next-Gen Nokia Lumia devices with NFC and wireless charging may arrive by November
- Category: Nokia
- Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:14
- Written by Amol Mathur
Marko Ahtisaari, the Executive Vice President of Design at Nokia has in an interview to The Guardian revealed that the future Nokia Lumia device which may arrive in November this year may finally get some NFC (Near Field Communication) love and also wireless charging.
We all already know how much Nokia loves NFC and now that it has bonded with Windows Phone OS, we could soon see future WP device with either the Tango or Apollo update supporting the NFC magic. Ahtisaari also said that it may also be possible to see wireless charging in the next-gen Lumia devices. Wireless charging is not new and already exists on Palm Pre and the HP Touchpad but bringing it over to the Nokia Lumia devices will surely be a treat for users.
We all already know how much Nokia loves NFC and now that it has bonded with Windows Phone OS, we could soon see future WP device with either the Tango or Apollo update supporting the NFC magic. Ahtisaari also said that it may also be possible to see wireless charging in the next-gen Lumia devices. Wireless charging is not new and already exists on Palm Pre and the HP Touchpad but bringing it over to the Nokia Lumia devices will surely be a treat for users.
Nokia to offer camera/audio fixes on the Lumia 800 soon
- Category: Nokia
- Monday, 30 January 2012 23:04
- Written by Rishabh Jain
It seems despite having a sky-high price; the Nokia Lumia handset has developed some snags that lead to poor user experience. While Nokia just addressed the battery drainage on the Lumia 800, it just doesn’t enough to satisfy us.
While the battery update, according to Nokia, is meant to “enhance standby time as well as to bring an improvement to the issue reported by some customers in December,” it seems people have voiced their concerns with audio and camera of the Lumia 800.
Nokia Asha 300 now available for Rs. 6,835 via Flipkart
- Category: Nokia
- Monday, 30 January 2012 14:22
- Written by Kunal Khullar
The Nokia Asha 300 is now available in India via online store Flipkart for Rs.6,835. The Series 40 handset was first unveiled at Nokia World back in October and was eventually shown off in India in December.
The handset features a touch screen and a keypad with Angry Birds pre-installed. It also features 3G connectivity, a 5 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Music Player and FM Radio. The Asha 300 also comes with Nokia Music Unlimited service which offers 3 months free subscription of DRM free Music.
Nokia Lumia 800: First impressions
- Category: Nokia
- Monday, 30 January 2012 14:03
- Written by Rishabh Jain
The Nokia Lumia 800 has been with us for a week now and it's the first time in many days that we are excited to review such a device. It is a smart handset with an 8-megapixel camera and Windows 7.5 Mango. So here are our first impressions of the device.
Nokia Belle update coming on February 8
- Category: Nokia
- Monday, 30 January 2012 11:27
- Written by Amol Mathur
We already knew that Nokia Belle update is coming in February but now we have a confirmed date. Nokia’s Vietnam website has revealed that Nokia will finally release the most-awaited Nokia Belle update to Symbian^3 and Symbian Anna running devices on 8th February 2012.
So from the 8th day of next month, devices with Symbian^3/Anna including Nokia N8, C7, E7, C6-01, E6 and X7 will receive the Belle update.
Nokia Lumia 910 lists on a Dutch retailers’ website
- Category: Nokia
- Monday, 30 January 2012 10:57
- Written by Amol Mathur
Just less than a week back, we told you about a probable Nokia Lumia 910 which may arrive with a 12 MP camera, and today, via WPCentral we get to know that a Dutch retailer has even gone ahead and listed the device on its website Typhone.NL.
As it was previously being rumoured, the retailer has listed Lumia 910 with a giant 12 MP camera at the rear rather than the usual 8 MP in the Lumia 900. So is this device to keep up the Nokia N8 flagship’s tradition? Also the 910 is missing the LTE radios onboard, which may also go ahead to prove that this may be the global non-LTE version of the Nokia Lumia 900.
As it was previously being rumoured, the retailer has listed Lumia 910 with a giant 12 MP camera at the rear rather than the usual 8 MP in the Lumia 900. So is this device to keep up the Nokia N8 flagship’s tradition? Also the 910 is missing the LTE radios onboard, which may also go ahead to prove that this may be the global non-LTE version of the Nokia Lumia 900.
All Symbian^3 devices to be shipped with Nokia Belle pre-installed
- Category: Nokia
- Friday, 27 January 2012 22:01
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Nokia has a tradition to make its Symbian fans wait for new updates and owners of Symbian^3 devices have been waiting eagerly for the new Belle update. While Nokia says that the update rollout will begin in February, there is some good news for Nokia fans.
According to tweets by Nokia, new shipments of Symbian^3 devices including the N8, E7, C7, E6, X7, C6-01 and 500 will now have the Belle right out of the box. Well, atleast that’s some progress rather than no progress
