New Nokia Lumia 920s now shipped with the Portico update

New Nokia Lumia 920s now shipped with the Portico update January 12, 2013 | By Surur MyNokiaBlog reports that, despite the slow roll-out of the Portico update, much like Windows Phone 7.8 newly manufactured handsets are already shipping out with the latest version of Windows Phone 8 in situ. This means while those who purchase a NL 920 or 820 in Europe this month will not have to wait another month before the software,...

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Now Google also messes with YouTube playback on Windows Phone

Now Google also messes with YouTube playback on Windows Phone January 12, 2013 | By Surur WPCentral reports that since yesterday YouTube video playback on Windows Phone has been causing issues, in the main when Windows Phone 8 handsets are in desktop mode, when the above request pops up. Searching for an appropriate app produces no results. On Windows Phone 8 handsets in Mobile mode playback works fine, but of course on...

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HTC 8X and Nokia Lumia 920 maintain sales rank in USA in December

HTC 8X and Nokia Lumia 920 maintain sales rank in USA in December January 12, 2013 | By Surur RankAT&TVerizonSprintT-Mobile 1stiPhone 5iPhone 5iPhone 5SGS 3 2ndSGS 3SGS 3SGS 3SG Note II 3rdNL 920Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HDSGS Note IIHTC 8X Canaccord Genuity have released the results of their monthly retail checks.  This time it is for the December holiday period, when sales of course peak the most. The good...

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Clove experiencing shipping delays from Nokia as they sell out NL 920 stock once again before it arrives

Clove experiencing shipping delays from Nokia as they sell out NL 920 stock once again before it arrives January 12, 2013 | By Surur At least UK online retailer Clove does not have to reserve much warehouse space for their Nokia Lumia 920 shipments, as the device has once again sold out on pre-orders even before their stock from Nokia has arrived. Unfortunately the shipment they were expecting were  delayed till next week,...

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Weather Smiles updated for Windows Phone 8

Weather Smiles updated for Windows Phone 8 January 12, 2013 | By moc426 Weather Smiles is the only Live Tile weather app that has two locations on one tile. Version 2.0 adds Windows Phone 8 support with multi-size tiles, lockscreen notification with current temperature and all windows phone 8 screen resolutions supported. With Weather Smiles you can set 2 locations to be displayed on your tile, current and an additional location...

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Hello Friends 3.0 is now in the store with support for Windows Phone 7.5

Hello Friends 3.0 is now in the store with support for Windows Phone 7.5 January 12, 2013 | By andystumpp The third version of Hello Friends is now in the Windows Phone Store.  This app is a relatively new one that allows you to decorate your lock screen with nice collages of your friends. The list of improvements covers the following feature updates: 2 new templates for collages New preview mode New template...

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Nokia Lumia 610 UK’s 4th most popular mobile phone this week according to USwitch Mobile Tracker

Nokia Lumia 610 UK’s 4th most popular mobile phone this week according to USwitch Mobile Tracker January 11, 2013 | By Surur We posted earlier about the increasing market share of Windows Phone in UK. Adduplex data has previously revealed that the Nokia Lumia 800 and the Nokia Lumia 610 are UK’s most popular Windows Phones, and this week’s data by USwitch has underscored the increasing popularity of the handset,...

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Windows Phone Mac sync app updated

Windows Phone Mac sync app updated January 11, 2013 | By Surur The Windows Phone Sync App for Mac has been updated to version 3.01. The minor update brings the following features and fixes: Fixed app crashing issue for certain customers Updated directions/documentation for granting access to remote folders Improved data selection capabilities Improved acquisition of album art for Windows Phone 8 devices General bug fixes The...

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Samsung Omnia W will get WIFI tethering with Windows Phone 7.8 updat

Samsung Omnia W will get WIFI tethering with Windows Phone 7.8 update January 11, 2013 | By Surur WindowsPhoneItaly have been speaking to Samsung Italy and have some good news to share with Samsung Omnia W owners. They report Samsung saying the roll-out to Windows Phone 7.5 owners of the updated software is now only waiting on Microsoft, and that the update will also bring WIFI tethering to the Samsung Omnia W, a feature that...

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Windows Phone grew more than 400% in UK in 2012: Retailers report strong reaction to new WP8 handsets, better than expected sales

Windows Phone grew more than 400% in UK in 2012: Retailers report strong reaction to new WP8 handsets, better than expected sales January 11, 2013 | By Surur UK retailers are reporting that British consumers are reacting strongly to new Windows Phone handsets. MobileToday.co.uk notes that sales of the new generation of Windows Phones were higher than the last and that retailers and operators alike report a better than...

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GoPro Wireless action cameras to release a Windows Phone app

GoPro Wireless action cameras to release a Windows Phone app January 11, 2013 | By Surur It seems if you prefer a tough phone to pair with your extreme life style,  and you wish to record it on on your GoPro Action Camera, you will soon not have to settle for anything less than a Nokia Lumia 920. WPC at CES found that GoPro is working on a Windows Phone app (shown above) which will have all the same functionality...

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Ragdoll Run 1.5 out now!

Ragdoll Run 1.5 out now! January 11, 2013 | By Dawnbreak The top free game Ragdoll Run has been updated to version 1.5! The Premium version of the game has received a new character called “Snorre”. Both the Free and Premium version has received rubys for players to collect and raise their highscores. Happy gaming! Get Ragdoll Run Premium here or follow the QRCode...

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Photograffiti Hits Windows Phone 8

Photograffiti Hits Windows Phone 8 January 11, 2013 | By fizzypopapps Rated the number 4 best Windows Phone photo application of 2012 by T3 Magazine (T3.com) photo customisation app Photograffiti has been updated for Windows Phone 8 and now includes all stamps unlocked in every version.As well as customizing your photo’s with comic book style effects such as speech bubbles and text, facial effects of cuts and bruises...

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Birdsong leaves the Windows Phone store (who’s that?)

Birdsong leaves the Windows Phone store (who’s that?) January 10, 2013 | By Surur Birdsong, a popular twitter client on iOS,  has announced their retirement from the Windows Phone App Store. Their decision was based in part on Twitter’s restrictions on the number of tokens developers can have, and on their waning popularity. By itself the news is not noteworthy, but StreetInsiderseems to credit it with a 1.3% drop...

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gMaps Pro For Windows Phone Updated To v2.0 With Many New Features

gMaps Pro For Windows Phone Updated To v2.0 With Many New Features January 8, 2013 | By Pradeep gMaps Pro is a popular Google Maps client for Windows Phone devices which provides directions (car, bicycle, public transit or walk), routes, alternative routes and restrictions, street view, Google Latitude and more. This app got updated recently with many new features listed below. What’s new: - Brand new route selection...

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O2 UK to carry the Huawei Ascend W1 in Q1 2013

O2 UK to carry the Huawei Ascend W1 in Q1 2013 January 8, 2013 | By Surur O2 has announced that they will be carrying Huawei’s low-end Windows Phone 8 handset, the Ascend W1. The handset is being touted for its “remarkable long-lasting battery” and “incredible Windows Phone 8 experience” at the “right price.” With a 1950 mAh battery, the Ascend W1 promises up to 470 hours of standby time, claimed the longest among smartphones...

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Nokia Spain: Windows Phone 7.8 upgrade planned for this month, but it depends on operators

Nokia Spain: Windows Phone 7.8 upgrade planned for this month, but it depends on operators January 8, 2013 | By Surur Nokia Spain has let the cat out of the bag, and has revealed when the long-awaited Windows Phone 7.8 is coming to current handsets. New handsets being sold by Nokia are already shipping with the OS, and now Nokia Spain has said on their Facebook page that the OS upgrade is planned for January. ...

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Windows Phone saving HTC’s bacon after all?

Windows Phone saving HTC’s bacon after all? January 8, 2013 | By Surur BGR has an interesting theory regarding HTC’s dire finances and the roll of Windows Phone 8. While we are seeing some reports blaming HTC’s poor Q4 2012, which saw its lowest profit for 8 years, on the company diverting its attention to two Windows Phone handsets, BGR thinks the two devices may have been responsible for pulling the company...

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SoundHound Updated To v2.0 With Windows Phone 8 Integration

SoundHound Updated To v2.0 With Windows Phone 8 Integration January 8, 2013 | By Pradeep Bing Music and Shazam competitor SoundHound has released their v2.0 update for Windows Phone 8 devices with many new features such as Voice command integration and more. NEW to 2.0 for WP8: Improved search performance Fast app resume and switching Integration with music app and player controls for song previews Live tiles and multiple...

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Indian Tax Officials Raid Nokia Sriperumbudur Unit In India

Indian Tax Officials Raid Nokia Sriperumbudur Unit In India January 8, 2013 | By Pradeep Income Tax officials conducted a raid at Nokia’s Sriperumbudur manufacturing unit in Chennai, India. Nokia spokesperson confirmed the raid in in the morning. According to ET, Income tax authorities said they suspect tax evasion to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore(approx $600 million) by Nokia. We reached out to Nokia to get the following response, According...

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Nokia “categorically denies” Android rumours, looking forward to double digit market share

Nokia “categorically denies” Android rumours, looking forward to double digit market share January 8, 2013 | By Surur MyNokiaBlog reports that recent claims that Nokia was open to Android in the future was in fact incorrect, with Nokia issuing a proper transcript of the comment Stephen Elop made. The statement reads: Nokia categorically denies that what Elop said implies anything different from what he has stated over...

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Qualcomm Announces New Snapdragon 800 and 600 Mobile Processors

Qualcomm Announces New Snapdragon 800 and 600 Mobile Processors January 8, 2013 | By Pradeep Press Release: LAS VEGAS – January 07, 2013 – Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is sampling the first products in its latest generation of processors. With the introduction of its newestQualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 and 600 processors, Qualcomm continues...

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Microsoft teases “exciting” windows phone news at CES today

Microsoft teases “exciting” windows phone news at CES today January 7, 2013 | By Surur Windows Phone ✔ @windowsphone Stay tuned for some exciting news later today #CES#WindowsPhone 7 Jan 13 Reply Retweet Favorite The official Windows Phone account has tweeted the above  tease suggesting we will see something “exciting” later today. There are a number of possibilities, ranging from the rather mundane...

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