Phones
Bittersweet Shimmer adds new colors for night mode on the Glance Screen
October 7, 2013 | DiyanWhile Microsoft is preparing the next major Windows Phone 8 update called GDR3 (General Distribution Release 3), Nokia is working on its own update for the Lumia devices. Nokia’s update is called Bittersweet Shimmer and it is expected to launch … Read More
Microsoft in discussions with HTC for devices with both Windows Phone and Android installed
October 4, 2013 | MichaelAccording to Bloomberg, Microsoft has asked HTC to start installing Windows Phone on its forthcoming devices with Android as an alternative operating system. The little market share of Windows Phone is obviously forcing Microsoft to go to extremes.
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Bluetooth 4.0 LE for all high-end Lumias before the end of 2013
October 2, 2013 | DiyanNokia Australia has confirmed that the Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy support will be enabled for all high-end Lumia handsets before the end the year. The support will reach Lumia 820, 920, 925 and 1020 through a system update, Nokia Australia … Read More
Nokia to launch Lumia 929 and Lumia 525 in November
October 2, 2013 | MichaelThere are rumors that Nokia will launch a new flagship on Verizon in November. It is named Lumia 929 and will replace Lumia 928 which is currently being offered by the carrier. Lumia 929 is expected to have 5 inch … Read More
Windows Phone reaches a double-digit share in Europe, keeps the same level in the US
October 1, 2013 | DiyanThe new report for the smartphone market has been published by Kantar WorldPanel. According to the publications, Windows Phone has reached its highest ever market share in the top 5 biggest European markets (EU5). In the EU5 countries, the Microsoft’s … Read More
Nokia to unite Smart Cam and Pro Cam into single app: Nokia Camera
September 30, 2013 | MichaelSources familiar with Nokia’s plans have revealed to The Verge that the company is currently working on a new camera app. It will be an app which combines the current Nokia`s camera applications – Smart Cam and Pro Cam. The … Read More
Microsoft Norway reveals Glance Screen notifications in GDR3 / Bittersweet shimmer update
September 29, 2013 | DiyanNokia introduced its ‘Glance Screen’ with the Lumia 925. Later, the feature became available for other Nokia models with the “Amber Update”. Now, it seems that the Glance Screen which initially displayed only the battery information and the time will … Read More
Nokia to reveal new devices at its Innovation Reinvented event on October 22nd
September 25, 2013 | MichaelAs we informed you earlier, Nokia has announced an event on October 22nd in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where the company will reportedly reveal new devices. Sources familiar with Nokia have revealed to The Verge that there will be … Read More
Carriers cancel GDR2 for HTC 8X, heading straight for GDR3
September 22, 2013 | DiyanOn October 22, Nokia is likely to unveil the Lumia 1520. Around the same time, we will see the next major update of Windows Phone called GDR3. The current GDR2 has already reached more than 30% of the Windows Phone … Read More
Nokia to hold an event on October 22, Lumia 1520 expected
September 21, 2013 | DiyanNokia will hold a special press event on October 22. The exact event location is yet to be revealed, but there is a strong chance that the 6-inch Lumia 1520 will be officially announced during this day. A few days … Read More
Huawei Ascend W3 debuts in January, a mid-range phone made of aluminum
September 15, 2013 | DiyanA few days ago in Sweden, Richard Ren made a short, but very important comment. One of the leaders of Huawei’s consumer unit in Europe said that his company will continue to develop devices running Windows Phone. He stated: “We … Read More
HP to re-enter the smartphone market with a Windows Phone 8 device?
September 14, 2013 | DiyanHP is planning a comeback to the smartphone market with a brand new Windows Phone handset. HP has had a brief and unsuccessful record history with its models. The company released a couple of devices based on Windows Mobile and … Read More