Highlights
selection of the most important stories and analysis
Nokia Superman in development with a 5MP front camera
April 28, 2014 | Windows Phone AreaMicrosoft has taken full control over Nokia’s ‘Devices and Services’ unit and the company is now working on its first smartphone as a phone manufacturer. A device codenamed ‘Superman’ will include a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, so it will be the … Read More
Good Bye Nokia! Hello Microsoft Mobile!
April 25, 2014 | DiyanThe End of an era
Today is a sad day for all Nokia fans around the world. Nokia, former market leader, is leaving the smartphone business by selling its assets to Microsoft. Both companies have announced that the transaction will … Read More
Windows Phone 8.1 is already installed on 1.5 million devices
April 23, 2014 | MichaelWindows Phone 8.1 is already installed on 3.1% of all active smartphones, according to AdDuplex. A new report shows that millions of users have joined the ‘Preview for Developers’ program, which gives an early access to updates directly from Microsoft. … Read More
Living Images bring your memories to life
April 16, 2014 | Diyan 1We’ve recently talked about some additional services Nokia intends to roll out alongside Windows Phone 8.1 to all Lumia smartphones. Now we have more detailed information on a feature called “Living Images”, part of Nokia’s Lumia Cyan software update.
It … Read More
Widespread approval for Windows Phone 8.1 and Cortana
April 15, 2014 | MichaelYesterday’s Windows Phone 8.1 update has become a major topic in the tech society as the new platform made its way to thousands of devices around the globe. Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers can be installed from every tech-savvy … Read More
How to get Cortana on non-US Windows Phone
April 15, 2014 | Diyan 1One of the most exciting new features in Windows Phone 8.1 is the personal voice assistant Cortana. She it is in beta version currently available only for customers living in the US, so if you have already updated to 8.1 … Read More
NEO M1 is a sleek-looking, dual-OS smartphone for just $179.99
April 12, 2014 | DiyanNEO M1 is an ultra-slim dual-OS smartphone, priced at just $179.99 contact free, with very attractive design and specs. It is made of aluminum, with thickness of just 5.99mm, 143.2mm tall, 70.4mm wide, and a weight of 148 grams. M1 … Read More
Dolby Digital 5.1 audio recording for Lumia 930, 1520 and Icon
April 11, 2014 | MichaelNokia Lumia 930 will be the first smartphone to offer Dolby Digital Plus audio recording thanks to its four HAAC microphones and the upcoming Lumia Cyan firmware. The software update, which is currently under development, will come preloaded on the … Read More
How to install Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers
April 10, 2014 | Diyan 2What is ‘Preview’ Program?
Preview for Developers program gives you an access to early updates, directly from Microsoft, before they become available for the general public. Using a small app, developers can bypass carriers and install the latest updates including … Read More
Samsung Ativ SE available for pre-orders from Verizon Wireless
April 6, 2014 | MichaelVerizon Wireless has started taking pre-orders for Samsung’s exclusive Windows Phone 8 handset for the US carrier. The ATIV SE has been strongly influenced by Galaxy S4’s design, specs and features, with Windows Phone 8 pre-loaded on the device. As … Read More
Lumia Cyan update with Windows Phone 8.1
April 4, 2014 | Diyan 6All existing Windows Phone 8.0 Lumia smartphones will get a special update called Lumia Cyan, bringing Nokia exclusive software additions on top of the newly announced Windows Phone 8.1 in one package.
Lumia Cyan will include an updated Nokia Creative … Read More
Nokia presented Lumia 930, Lumia 630 and 635
April 3, 2014 | Diyan 1Nokia announced three new devices running Windows Phone 8.1. Lumia 630 & 635 are low-cost models with 3G and 4G LTE connectivity respectively. Both models come with on-screen buttons, but Lumia 630 is a dual-SIM, while the 635 is a … Read More