Nokia's new Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 with Windows Phone 8: the full story
Nokia has officially unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Lumia 920 and a mid-range phone, the Lumia 820. We have the full story of all the announcements: from the PureView camera to wireless charging, and more. Will they be enough for Nokia to finally make a dent in the smartphone market?
Cyan is back with the AT&T Lumia 920 (hands-on)
When Nokia first announced the Lumia 920 one color was suspiciously absent — the iconic cyan that has graced numerous devices from the Espoo-based company. Our fears were put to rest today, however, when AT&T announced that its US-exclusive Lumia 920 would come in cyan, and we've just taken a look at the finish. Unlike the white, red, and yellow varieties that come with a glossy finish, the cyan and black models are identical to what we found on the Lumia 900. It's certainly a striking...
AT&T announces Nokia Lumia 920 exclusive, launches in November with Lumia 820
AT&T has revealed today that it plans to carry Nokia's latest flagship Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 handset as well as the mid-range Lumia 820. The additions, alongside HTC's Windows Phone 8X, mean the nation's second biggest carrier will offer both of the high profile Windows Phone 8 handsets this holiday season.
The Nokia Lumia 920 will be available on AT&T exclusively according to the carrier, with Red, Black and White colors, and through online orders in Yellow and Cyan. The confirmation of...
Lumia 920 will be among UK's first LTE phones, launching exclusively with EE
The Nokia Lumia 920, it has just been announced, will arrive in the UK with LTE on board and will be exclusive to local operator EE. The company behind the Orange and T-Mobile brands in the UK has today detailed its plans for rolling out the UK's first 4G LTE network, which will be graced by Nokia's Windows Phone 8 flagship in the near future. An EE spokesperson tells us that the company will have "a period of exclusivity at launch" for the Lumia 920.
Nokia's Lumia 820 is also on board for...
Exclusive photos: We put Nokia's controversial Lumia 920 PureView camera to the test
This week, Nokia grandly unveiled its latest Windows Phone 8 flagship, the Lumia 920. It was an effort to reintroduce Nokia once again to the smartphone buying public and make the case that its technological prowess was second to none. The most important part of that argument is undoubtedly the Lumia 920's "PureView" camera. That case was utterly undermined by Nokia itself six hours after the unveiling, when we discovered that the promotional video that appeared to feature the new camera...
Nokia Lumia 920 reportedly launching in Europe during November
One of the biggest disappointments of Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 announcement earlier this week was the lack of information around both pricing and availability. While we still don't know how much the Lumia 920 will cost, we're starting to get some idea of when it'll be in consumers' hands — Reuters is reporting that two European carriers have claimed they will begin selling Nokia's new flagship device in the second half of November. One of the sources also claimed that "larger countries"...
Nokia's PureView still photos also include fakes (update: Nokia confirms)
Nokia's already apologized for faking a video demonstration of the PureView OIS (optical image stabilization) technology in its new Lumia 920 smartphone, but that apology may not go far enough. In the second half of that same video, Nokia showed off sample still images allegedly taken using PureView, and it appears that those were faked as well. See the picture above? Photographer Johannes Grönvall took that shot in downtown Helsinki, Finland, and it appears to depict the very same model in...
Nokia issues full apology for faked Lumia PureView ad, provides real footage
Nokia introduced its latest "PureView" branding on its Lumia 920 earlier today, and alongside the announcement the company released some promotional materials to demonstrate the functionality. We spotted a slight issue with the ads though: Nokia faked them. The opening segment of one particular ad showed a young man and woman riding bikes, designed to show off the capabilities of Nokia's optical image stabilization (OIS). However, we noticed a reflection that revealed the footage wasn't shot...
Nokia starts over, again: stunning new phones, no release date in sight
Ever heard of a paper launch? Well, today you witnessed one in full flight. Nokia and Microsoft, two former mobile giants seeking to rekindle smartphone buyers' passions, came out with the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 Windows Phone 8 devices. They are beautiful to look at, sumptuous to touch ... and entirely unavailable to buy. Their entire release schedule, such as it is, is obfuscated into the mists of "the fourth quarter of this year." In other words, you'll be able to buy a Lumia Windows Phone...
Nokia's new PureView ad is amazing, too bad it's faked
The new PureView camera might be amazing, but a bizarre easter egg has revealed that the company's advertisements don't give an honest view of its technology. Amid Nokia's flurry of press today — if you haven't heard, it released a new flagship phone along with some other gear — one video advertisement in particular caught our eye. In the ad, Nokia shows off the PureView's image stabilization technology. The opening segment (which, importantly, isn't qualified by a "screen images...
Watch this: full videos of Motorola and Nokia's September 5th events
Today was a big day for both Motorola and Nokia. Motorola introduced the RAZR HD, HD Maxx, and RAZR M, while Nokia announced two Windows Phone 8 devices, the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820. If you missed our live coverage of the announcements, you can get a taste of all the excitement, bad promotional videos, and questionable bands by watching the events in their entirety. Motorola's show is now up on YouTube, while Nokia's event is available for viewing on its Webcast page. Enjoy!
Nokia, what happened to cyan?
Apple v. Samsung aside, it's extraordinarily difficult to visually differentiate a new full-screen smartphone from the dozens of others on the market in a meaningful way that people will notice. When a customer walks into a carrier's store, they effectively see row of anonymous black slabs and, more than likely, an iPhone kiosk — it's not practical to expect them to be able to distinguish a Samsung from an LG from an HTC when they're standing more than a couple feet away (many of us could,...
Nokia announces 'Angry Birds Roost' and other Lumia-exclusive apps
As Nokia launches its Lumia 920, it's also hoping to make its platform more attractive by working with major developers. The company announced deals with Bloomberg, Rovio, and others, offering new Windows Phone 8 versions of apps on other platforms or exclusive content for the Lumia line. Most prominently, Rovio and Nokia will release "Angry Birds Roost," a companion app to the Angry Birds series with live tiles, walkthroughs, and other supplemental material. It's exclusive to the Lumia line...
Nokia taps Synaptics for Lumia's glove-friendly touchscreen tech
As you might have heard this morning, Nokia's new Windows Phone 8 devices have a rather intriguing new feature built right into their screens: you can use the Lumia 820 and Lumia 920 with gloves on, or even with your fingernails. The "Super Sensitive Touch" technology isn't wholly a Nokia design, though — it's a feature that Synaptics has added to its ClearPad Series 3 touchscreen digitizer, which means it's quite likely to appear on other devices in the future. Presently, capacitive image...
An interview with Nokia CEO Stephen Elop
I had an opportunity to sit down with Nokia's CEO, Stephen Elop, to discuss the company's announcements of its latest smartphones and accessories. The polished and professional Elop was visibly excited about the newest crop of hardware and software headed out of the Finnish phone-maker's doors, and he was eager to share that excitement. Most of our conversation stayed on-message with what was discussed at the event today — the Lumia 920 and 820, City Lens, and those colorful docks — but...
Nokia Lumia 820 hands-on preview (pictures and video)
Nokia's just announced its latest run of Windows Phone handsets, including the new Lumia 820. We've had a chance to spend some time with the device, and while it's not quite as impressive as the new Lumia 920, it's a nice upgrade from the last-generation 800.
The Lumia 820 feels much more like a normal smartphone than the 920, with rounded edges that don't feel quite as severe in your hand. The 4.3-inch display is every bit as attractive as its larger cousin's, but since the phone is a...
Nokia Lumia 920 hands-on preview, pictures, and video
Nokia's new top-of-the-line phone has been unveiled. The company announced the Windows Phone 8-powered Lumia 920 this morning at an event in New York City, and we've had a chance to play with the new device ahead of its release. In large part, the 920 feels like everything the Lumia 900 could have been without the shackles of the Windows Phone 7 requirements: it has a gorgeous 4.5-inch display, a fast dual-core processor, and a number of improvements in the software and hardware across the...
Nokia announces Lumia 820 with 4.3-inch display, Windows Phone 8, and exchangable covers
As expected, Nokia has just announced the Lumia 820, a mid-range Windows Phone 8 smartphone. The 820 is powered by the same 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 and 1GB of RAM as the flagship Lumia 920, but will arrive with a smaller 4.3-inch WVGA OLED display, only 8GB of internal storage, and an eight-megapixel rear camera. The 8GB internal storage can be expanded via Windows Phone 8's extended microSD functionality.
Both the Lumia 820 and the flagship 920 include Syanptics technology called...
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Nokia Lumia 920's capacitive display works with gloves
Nokia's Lumia 920 has a trick up its sleeves, or rather its 4.5-inch screen. You can use the display with gloves on, as Nokia's Kevin Shields just demonstrated on stage with a pair of red mittens. Nokia's calling it "Super Sensitive Touch," and while we don't have details quite yet, we've seen companies like Synaptics show off touchscreens that could detect gestures through a stack of business cards in previous years.
Nokia details Lumia audio accessories, including JBL Power Up speaker with wireless charging
We already knew about a pair of audio accessories Nokia will be rolling out alongside its new Lumia line: Monster's Purity Pro headphones and the JBL-branded PlayUp wireless speakers were both announced prior to today's event. But it seems that wasn't all: Nokia just announced another wireless speaker from JBL, dubbed the Power Up. Like the other products, this one features NFC and Bluetooth to make pairing with the latest Lumia handsets a simpler affair. Better still, the Power Up takes...
Microsoft reveals new features in Windows Phone 8: screenshots, updated camera app
Microsoft provided us with a good look at Windows Phone 8 earlier this year, but today the company is showing off some new features coming to the platform during Nokia's big Lumia 920 announcement. One of the new features is the ability to capture screenshots, something us device reviewers have been wanting in the Windows Phone platform for some time. It had been rumored earlier this year that screenshot capabilities were coming with Windows Phone 8, but this is the first official mention of...
Nokia Lumia 920: how the new flagship compares with the competition
With Windows Phone 8, Nokia finally has had its hands untied when it comes to pushing out modern specs on its hardware. The result is the Nokia Lumia 920, with a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 32GB of device storage, and a 4.5-inch display. The Lumia 920 also includes wireless charging and "PureView" technology on its 8-megapixel camera. Add in some bright color options and you're looking at the main differentiators on the hardware side.
How does that stack up? The Galaxy S III, HTC One X each...
Nokia's Qi wireless charging for Lumia 820 and 920: Fatboy pillow unit, public charge points
As expected, Nokia has confirmed that its new Lumia 920 and 820 Windows Phone 8 handsets will support wireless charging. The company will make its own charging accessories available, including a standard plate, a JBL speaker dock, and a Fatboy-branded pillow-style unit. As well as charging the 920, the JBL speaker dock will use NFC to automatically start playing music from the phone once it's placed on top. This NFC functionality also features in the previously leaked Monster Purity Pro...
Nokia's Lumia 920 features a 'PureView' camera, but it's not what you think
Nokia's recently announced Lumia 920 is one of the most advanced smartphones the company has ever produced, and it packs a laundry list of specs that impress. One of those specs is its new camera, which is said to be a marked improvement over the camera found in the Lumia 800 and Lumia 900. An 8-megapixel unit with a Carl Zeiss lens, the camera bears Nokia's PureView branding, much like the 808 PureView Symbian smartphone released earlier this year. However, though both smartphones are...
Nokia Lumia 920 announced with Windows Phone 8, 4.5-inch display, wireless charging, and 'PureView' camera
Nokia has officially unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Lumia 920. As expected, Nokia's new Lumia has received a bump in specs over the previous iteration, with a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual core processor, a slightly larger 4.5-inch curved glass display with a 768 x 1280 resolution, a 2,000mAh battery, and the new Windows Phone 8 operating system. Nokia is calling its new display the "PureMotion HD+," and says that it's the "best smartphone display innovation" the company has...
