At least four new smartphones at Nokia World event in Abu Dhabi?

Nokia is set to announce a number of new devices at its Nokia World event in Abu Dhabi on October 22. Several Lumia smartphones, a tablet and other hardware are expected to be unveiled on that date. Some of the … Read More

Microsoft in discussions with HTC for devices with both Windows Phone and Android installed

According 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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Windows Phone reaches a double-digit share in Europe, keeps the same level in the US

The 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

Microsoft Norway reveals Glance Screen notifications in GDR3 / Bittersweet shimmer update

Nokia 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

Microsoft to merge Windows Phone Store and Windows Store

Sources aware with Microsoft`s plans have revealed to The Verge that the corporation is planning to unify Windows Store and Windows Phone Store into a single store. There have been a lot of rumors that Microsoft intends to do so … Read More

Nokia to reveal new devices at its Innovation Reinvented event on October 22nd

As 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

Windows Phone is growing: 15% share in New Zealand, overtakes iOS in India

We have previously reported how Windows Phone has been growing in Europe. The results from July showed that Microsoft’s mobile platform stays firmly on the third position after Android and iOS. In the biggest European markets like Germany, France, the … Read More

Windows Phone 8.1 (Blue) to include ‘Cortana’ – a Siri-like personal assistant

It seems that Microsoft has become really engaged in improving its Windows Phone mobile platform. First, they bought the Nokia’s Product Division unit, which according to many specialists is a clear sign that Microsoft will try to compete more effectively … Read More

GDR3 details and screenshots, the next Windows Phone 8 update is coming

As you know, Microsoft is working on a major software update of its mobile platform called GDR3. The main purpose of this update is to enable 1080p display resolution of the upcoming smartphones. The first model on the market is … Read More

With Nokia acquisition Microsoft aims to achieve 15% market share until 2018

Microsoft has posted on its investor site a statement with the reasons and plans behind the decision to acquire Nokia. There are many interesting points, but briefly the goal is to save money and accelerate the market growth for its … Read More

Microsoft buys Nokia’s smartphones divison, Nokia retains its brand, patents, HERE and NSN units

Microsoft is buying Nokia’s entire Device & Services unit for a price of EUR 3.79 billion, both companies announced today. Microsoft will spend another EUR 1.65 billion as a part of a license agreement, regulating the access to Nokia’s patents. … Read More

Windows Phone is the most secure mobile operating system

We all know that security is among the most important things which the consumer has to take into consideration when choosing a smartphone. Android and iOS still hold the lion`s share in the mobile market, but in terms of mobile … Read More