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Nokia to release Cinemagraph GIF-maker and other new features for existing Lumia handsets
Nokia's Lumia 900, 800, and 710 are set to receive the much-publicized Cinemagraph GIF-maker feature, as well a new contact-sharing app and Bluetooth file transfer functionality, in a phased update
Nokia Maps for Windows Phone adds Groupon deals in the US, advanced route planning
Nokia has released version 2.5 of its Maps application for Windows Phone with a daily "Groupon Now!" deal. Advanced route planning is also available. The app should be available on Lumia phones now.
Nokia Transport comes out of beta, version 2.1 now rolling out
Version 2.1 of Nokia's Transport app is now available, bringing improved options for finding public transportation.
Windows Phone Tango update rolling out to Lumia 800 and 710
Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh rolling out to existing Lumia 800 and 710 handsets.
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Nokia Camera Extras starts rolling out for some Lumia models
Nokia has released its Camera Extras app for the Lumia series in the US and China.
Nokia Camera Extras and Play To out by tomorrow; Contact Share, Counters in July
Nokia will be bringing its Play To, Camera Plus, Counters, and Contact Share apps to Lumia devices worldwide in the coming weeks.
Nokia rolling out Windows Phone Tango update to Lumia 800 and 710 on June 27th, includes internet sharing
Microsoft has announced that it will release the Windows Phone Tango update for the Lumia 710 and 800 from June 27th.
Nokia Reading for Windows Phone rolling out this week to UK, France, Germany, and others
Nokia is rolling out its latest Reading application for its range of Lumia Windows Phone handsets.
'Angry Birds Space' coming to Windows Phone soon, according to Rovio and Nokia
A Nokia press release highlighting new app partnerships for the Lumia line and Windows Phone in general contanied a note that Angry Birds Space was indeed heading to Microsoft's mobile platform.
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Nokia Lumia 800 mod adds wireless charging
A Lumia 800 owner has modded his phone to work with HP's Touchstone wireless charging dock.
Latest Nokia Lumia 800 firmware update fixes volume bug
Nokia is rolling out a new firmware update to its Lumia 800 handset to fix a volume bug.
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Microsoft developer evangelist retracts claim that Mango devices will get Apollo
Microsoft developer evangelist Nuno Silva has retracted comments from an interview earlier this week, in which he claimed that every Windows Phone sold to date should be getting the upgrade to the next "major version of Windows Phone," contradicting other sources on the matter.
Nokia's Operation Rolling Thunder starts with a whimper
Nokia's first quarter of Windows Phone sales in the US has been disappointing, to say the least.
Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 can be easily unlocked - if you're lucky
We're hearing that some Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 handsets have a surprisingly beneficial flaw: apparently, some of the devices trickled out into the marketplace with stock Qualcomm bootloaders that allow one to easily flash ROMs
European carriers: Lumia phones are 'not good enough' to compete with iPhone and Android
They say everyone's a critic these days, but here's a group whose critique matters: European carriers.
Nokia says Q1 financials will disappoint even as it sells two million more Lumia phones
Ahead of its Q1 2012 earnings results, Nokia has lowered its first quarter 2012 financial outlook — the company expects its Devices and Services operating margin to be approximately negative three percent, compared to previous expectations of a break-even quarter. Additionally, Nokia revealed that the company sold two million Lumia phones in Q1, at an average selling price of approximately €220.
'Smoked by Windows Phone' becomes 'the Lumia Challenge' on the streets of London
Nokia has taken to the streets of London, challenging smartphone owners to a race against the Lumia 800.
Nokia revives Windows Phone update tracker, but only for Lumia 800
Nokia has launched a new site detailing the availability of software updates for the Lumia 800, offering some explanation of why some handsets have received the latest version and others haven't.
'Nokia TV' Windows Phone app rumored for Lumia handsets
WP7forum.ru is claiming to have leaked screenshots of an unannounced Windows Phone 7 app called Nokia TV. The app would presumable allow Lumia phone users to stream TV from local stations over Wi-Fi or cellular data.
Nokia Lumia 800 update starts rolling out today with 'significant' battery life improvement
Nokia has announced plans to push out Lumia 800 firmware version 1600.2487.8107.12070 after testing in Singapore. The update reportedly brings "significant improvements" to the phone's battery life.
'Smoked by Windows Phone' winner auctioning laptop and phone for charity
Microsoft's "Smoked by Windows Phone" competition winner, Sahas Katta, says he will donate his prizes to charity.
Nokia Drive, Transport, and Maps updated; feature offline navigation and transit directions
Owners of Nokia's Lumia line of Windows Phones received a a trio of updates today to Nokia Drive, Nokia Transport, and Nokia Maps. Drive 2.0 now supports offline navigation, Transport offers public transit directions, and Maps now has live traffic data in nearly 20 countries.
Windows Phone sales outpace Symbian in UK, study says
Windows Phone sales outpaced Symbian devices for the first time in the UK during February, according to new market research.
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Nokia Creative Studio app brings panorama and photo effects to Lumia Windows Phones
Nokia releases a new Creative Studio app, bringing panorama and photo effects to its Lumia Windows Phones.
Rumored Nokia Lumia 719 image leaks, launching in China on March 28th?
A purported image of the unannounced Nokia Lumia 719 has shown up on Chinese social network Weibo. Little is known about the device, but it appears to be a midrange Windows Phone 7 device, and might launch in China on March 28th.
Nokia Lumia 610, 710, 800, and 900 to get tethering support
Nokia has confirmed that internet sharing will be coming to its Lumia line of Windows Phones, including the 610, 710, 800, and 900.
Nokia Lumia 800 bundle now at Amazon for $899
Nokia's Lumia 800 Entertainment Bundle is now available at Amazon.com for $899.
Nokia to hold Lumia launch event in China on March 28th
Nokia will hold a Lumia launch event on March 28th in China, where the company is expected to unveil its range of Windows Phone devices for the Chinese market.
Third Nokia Lumia 800 firmware update reportedly improves battery life
Nokia is rolling out a third battery-related update to its Lumia 800 device, providing significant battery life improvements.
HTC's dark materials: hands-on photos with the gray One S, black One X
HTC is touting the design quality of the One X and One S heavily and it's easy to see why. The One X has a polycarbonate body that we like almost as much as the Lumia 800, but it's materials on the One S that really stand out
Nokia's Stefan Pannenbecker on design: 'thinness isn't everything'
Stefan Pannenbecker is the Vice President for Industrial Design at Nokia, where his job consists mostly of trying out a variety of crazy new ideas in search of the one or two that would help Nokia maintain its edge in design.
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Microsoft's Photosynth panorama app nearly ready for Windows Phone?
Brazilian site Gemind reports that a Windows Phone version of Microsoft's Photosynth 3D panorama-stitching app is in testing.
Telus launching Lumia 800 on March 2nd
Telus has announced that it'll start selling the Lumia 800 on March 2nd. The Canadian carrier will offer the phone in black, cyan, and magenta for a yet-unspecified price.
Nokia now world's largest Windows Phone manufacturer, according to Strategy Analytics
Strategy Analytics Q4 2011 smartphone platform market share numbers indicate that Nokia is already the largest seller of Windows Phones in the world.
Nokia Lumia 800 bundle now at Microsoft Stores for $899
The $899 Nokia Lumia 800 bundle, which also includes headphones, a speaker, and a Bluetooth earpiece, is now available at Microsoft Store retail locations.
Images show Nokia Lumia 800 on China Telecom's CDMA network
It looks like Nokia's Windows Phone rollout will soon be making its way to China, if some photos on microblogging site Weibo.com are to be believed.
Exclusive: Nokia Lumia 800 Microsoft Store bundle launching February 14th for $899
Microsoft will unveil a special Nokia Lumia 800 bundle in the US on February 14th, priced at $899.
Nokia's ClearBlack Display technology explained
Nokia has produced a graphic explaining how ClearBlack technology works