tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402098262825522462024-02-19T22:01:35.268-08:00Pinoy Windows PhoneWindows Phone News and Reviews in the Philippines!Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-34985188742679288962011-11-05T21:02:00.000-07:002011-11-05T21:02:13.562-07:00Microsoft loosens hardware requirements and camera now optional<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/045/042/large/hardware-foundation-spec.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/045/042/large/hardware-foundation-spec.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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It would appear that Microsoft has relaxed their hardware requirements (on September 23rd) to exclude the camera as a necessity. This would allow lower-end handsets to be brought out at a more affordable price, something we know Nokia wish to do. In fact, these changes are already here. We already know the Lumia 800 has neither a front facing camera nor gyro and the HTC Radar has no compass or gyro on board.<br />
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Check out the revised hardware requirements below:<a name='more'></a><br />
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- A common set of hardware controls and buttons that include the Start, Search, and Back buttons. <br />
- A large WVGA (800 x 480) format display capable of rendering most web content in full-page width and displaying movies in widescreen. <br />
- Capacitive 4-point multi-touch screens for quick, simple control of the phone and its features. <br />
- Support for data connectivity using cellular networks and Wi-Fi. <br />
- 256 MB (or more) of RAM and 8 GB (or more) of flash storage. <br />
- A-GPS <br />
- Accelerometer <br />
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<b>Optional Hardware</b><br />
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- Compass <br />
- Gyro <br />
- Primary Camera <br />
- Front-facing Camera <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/microsoft-loosens-hardware-requirements-and-camera-now-optional" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-38958436861274534872011-11-05T20:58:00.000-07:002011-11-05T20:58:15.630-07:00Nokia Drive hacked, takes trip abroad to rival Windows Phones<a href="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/11/winpho-1320526257.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/11/winpho-1320526257.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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While we knew that Nokia Maps would be arriving on the full range of Windows Phone devices, Nokia indicated that its Drive voice navigation feature would stay an Espoo hardware exclusive. Alas, it seems that enthusiastic WinPho meddlers had other ideas, already managing to transplant the Lumia series' voice navigation functionality to Samsung's Omnia 7 -- and presumably any other handsets they'd like. No video proof's been unearthed just yet, but it looks like Nokia's first foray into a shared OS may require a tougher software lock-down.<a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/05/nokia-drive-hacked-takes-trip-abroad-to-rival-windows-phones/" target="_new">engadget.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-576971880093133802011-11-05T20:53:00.001-07:002011-11-05T20:53:38.763-07:00Metro bus? Metro UI!<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/048/173/large/bus.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/048/173/large/bus.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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Everyone keeps pleading with Microsoft to advertise and push Windows Phone. Well, it looks like it is starting to happen (and we'll see more Monday). This shot was taken by Josh in downtown Bellevue, about a half mile from the Microsoft Store.<br />
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Not a bad idea for a metro bus we suppose. And it sure is eye-catching. Thanks Josh for the pic!<a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/metro-bus-metro-ui" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-19788123114915787282011-11-05T20:52:00.000-07:002011-11-05T20:52:46.497-07:00Samsung Focus S confirmed to have no microSD expansion<a href="http://wmpoweruser.speedymirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/KB411153_1.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://wmpoweruser.speedymirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/KB411153_1.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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We were recently able to confirm the Samsung Focus S only came with 16 GB of storage, but questions still remained about the presence of expandable storage via a microSD card, a feature of the original Samsung Focus.<br />
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Documentation and pictures on AT&T’s support website however confirms the absence of any expansion, meaning users are limited to 16 GB of storage after all.<br />
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There are still rumours of a 32 GB version, but that is unfortunately likely only wistful thinking.<a name='more'></a><br />
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While many have said 16 GB is enough, it is disappointing that there is no Windows Phone 7 handset in the current generation which has clear high-end features across the whole feature set.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://wmpoweruser.com/samsung-focus-s-confirmed-to-have-no-microsd-expansion/" target="_new">wmpoweruser.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-1965393753527998312011-11-05T20:51:00.000-07:002011-11-05T20:51:21.425-07:00Nokia Lumia Windows Phones feature Corning Gorilla Glass<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/048/167/large/NokiaLumia800.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/048/167/large/NokiaLumia800.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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The Nokia Lumia 800 follows suit of the N9 in more ways than one and the glass is no different. The first two Windows Phones from Nokia feature Corning Gorilla Glass, both the 710 and 800. The manufacturer has a long track record in using this glass technology to improve the toughness of the screen. So to recap for the Lumia 800, we have AMOLED, curved glass and Gorilla toughened glass being implemented. The 800 should be fairly resilient when it comes to being flung across a room in rage, or accidentally dropped while out and about. Check out our product review for a walk through.<br />
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Though this is interesting news, it's nothing new for Windows Phone. HTC have a number of devices using Gorilla Glass, as well as the Dell Venue Pro and even some LG handsets.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/nokia-lumia-windows-phones-feature-corning-gorilla-glass" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-47766476043577105742011-11-05T20:50:00.000-07:002011-11-05T20:50:33.583-07:00Microsoft-approved Windows Phone 7 unlocker goes live<a href="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/11/chevron-winphone7-logo.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/11/chevron-winphone7-logo.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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Let the great Windows Phone 7 unlocking begin! ChevronWP7, the Microsoft-sanctioned Windows Phone unlocker, went live today. The project is aimed at "hobbyist developers," giving owners of WP7 handsets the ability to run and test unsigned apps on their phones. Interested parties need a Windows Live ID and $9 to sign up -- that price'll give you unlimited unlocks on a single phone. You can grab more info and an unlock token at the source link below.<a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/microsoft-approved-windows-phone-7-unlocker-goes-live/" target="_new">engadget.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-79540855762510970972011-11-05T20:49:00.000-07:002011-11-05T20:49:42.849-07:00Microsoft readies developer phones for distribution<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/048/164/original/devphones.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/048/164/original/devphones.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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One thing Microsoft definitely excels in is developer relations. And getting phones into the hands of would-be devs is a key component for getting more interest and apps on our platform.<br />
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From the pic above, we can see Microsoft getting ready to send some more out to those who need 'em. You have to love that kind of support. Plus with Nokia's pledge of 25,000 dev phones, we think we may have this area cornered.<a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/microsoft-readies-developer-phones-distribution" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-69500138267104173862011-11-05T20:48:00.000-07:002011-11-05T20:48:27.081-07:00Nokia promises tethering for Lumia 800, points finger of blame at FCC<a href="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/11/nokia800.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/11/nokia800.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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Nokia's mission to reclaim smartphone competitiveness with its Windows Phone clan isn't over. We may have bemoaned the lack of data tethering in our Lumia 800 review, but it appears the Finnish phone titan has already announced that it will be coming to its Mango-flavored handsets. The apparent reason behind the inability of its flagship Windows Phone to share its data connectivity at launch was due to the FCC's stringent requirements.<a name='more'></a> A Nokia spokesperson explained to WinRumors that Microsoft felt it was important to address "concerns raised by recent FCC regulations" before the feature was enabled, but that they're "optimistic" the convenient data-sharing function will arrive on Nokia's new smartphone through a software update. Dates, timelines and logistics (OTA? Link to Zune?) remain a mystery, but it would certainly make a merry present for anyone not dreaming of a white Christmas.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/nokia-promises-tethering-for-lumia-800-points-finger-of-blame-a/" target="_new">engadget.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-55951175407828438782011-11-05T20:46:00.000-07:002011-11-05T20:46:13.415-07:00Nokia Teams Up With ST Ericsson For Future Windows Phones<a href="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019771//nokia-stericsson.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019771//nokia-stericsson.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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ST Ericsson today announced its official partnership with Nokia. In the light of the agreement, ST-Ericsson is now selected as a supplier for future devices Nokia plans to introduce with Windows Phone at its core.<br />
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Back in may we heard that ST Ericsson dual-core chips might be powering Nokia Windows Phones at one moment in time. We've also heard with that occasion that there are 12 devices planned for 2012 and they might be powered by future versions of the U8500 chip, which is a dual core one. Gilles Delfassy, president and CEO of ST-Ericsson said that "NovaThor platforms continue to gain traction as they enable customers to bring great smartphones to the market".<a name='more'></a><br />
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This, combined with recent reports of dual core support for Windows Phone and even LTE, might be some great news for customers in America as well as a chance for Nokia to re-enter the market with some competitive devices.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/nokia-teams-up-with-st-ericsson-for-future-windows-phones" target="_new">pocketnow.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-59227819320320691032011-10-29T20:45:00.000-07:002011-10-29T20:47:06.905-07:00Nokia Ad Push Raising Lumia's Profile; 800 Available November 16?<a href="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019663//n800ad.JPG" target="_new"><img src="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019663//n800ad.JPG" width="350px"/></a><br />
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Nokia product announcements for the Lumia 710 and Lumia 800 Windows Phone Mango handsets have gone over in a big way, dominating today's headlines and generating a lot of buzz. It's clear that Nokia is very interested in seeing its first WP7 efforts a success – it certainly has enough at stake – already releasing tons of content showing-off the pair of phones and their capabilities. We're still taking it all in, while Nokia is one step ahead, starting what looks to be a very prominent advertising campaign for the Lumias, and helping to narrow-down when we could expect the phones to arrive.<a name='more'></a><br />
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Smartphone fans in the UK have reported that the airwaves are already saturated with Lumia 800 ads. In the clip below, two separate spots for the 800 air during the same commercial break. Combine those with some bumper ads, which are advertising the 800 during tiny pauses between other messages, and it looks like Nokia is making a very strong effort towards getting the word out about its phones.<br />
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We've heard something around mid-November for the pair's retail launch, and this seems to be confirmed, for the UK at least, with the advertisements promising November 16 availability.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/nokia-ad-push-raising-lumias-profile-800-available-november-16" target="_new">pocketnow.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-8233670097038102012011-10-19T17:06:00.000-07:002011-10-19T17:06:54.908-07:00Steve Ballmer hits back at Android and praises the iPhone<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/046/488/large/microsoft-ballmer.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/046/488/large/microsoft-ballmer.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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Google's User Experience Director for Android, Matias Duarte, said about Windows Phone being too forceful everything into a constrained look and feel. While he says that he offers the web, there's no denying that Metro is a beutiful UI and effectively provides content with no pixels wasted to chrome. Even Android took some pointers from Windows Phone (as well as other platforms).<br />
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Steve Ballmer, being the legend that he is (see the above image), has lashed back at Android but praises the iPhone to keep it from being a targeted attack. Ballmer mentioned that Android is simply difficult for the user to get into from the off.<a name='more'></a><br />
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<blockquote>"You don’t need to be a computer scientist to use a Windows phone and you do to use and Android phone ... it is hard for me to be excited about the Android phones."</blockquote><br />
Android fans have taken what he said the wrong way, which is easy to do with words used. Ballmer is talking about the lack of a central design or theme across apps and the system as a whole. It looks like a giant jigsaw puzzle that is built with odd pieces. iOS has a fluid, chrome rich, interface while Windows Phone is the opposite with content, content, and more content wrapped in Metro lingerie.<br />
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This sums it up perfectly:<br />
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<blockquote>"Both [an iPhone and a Windows phone] are going to feel very good in your hand and both going to look very beautiful physically, but when you grab a Windows phone and use it your information is front and centre and you don’t have to scroll through seas of icons and blah blah blah."</blockquote><br />
Ballmer goes on to say that the team understands the launch of more competitively priced handsets is a must, but with the Omnia W pricing announced and Nokia coming up shortly, there might be a short wait. Good on you Ballmer, good on you sir.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/steve-ballmer-hits-back-android-and-praises-iphone" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-62749846849841128222011-10-19T17:05:00.000-07:002011-10-19T17:18:04.912-07:00Mango update unleashed to everyone<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/046/640/large/wp7logomango.png" target="_new"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/046/640/large/wp7logomango.png" width="350px"/></a><br />
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Eric Hautala is back! With some more good news regarding the Mango roll out, which has now been bumped up to 100%. Everyone is now set to receive the notifications to update their NoDo powered handset (be sure to keep an eye on Where's My Phone Update?), up from 50% only two weeks ago.<br />
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The LG Optimus 7 on Telefonica in Spain is now being scheduled, finally. Eric mentions that work is still ongoing, for example with Orange FR where technical difficulties are preventing the network and Windows Phone team from pushing out the update at full speed.<a name='more'></a><br />
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On a side note, you may receive a notification of an update after Mango has been applied, which will be firmware related.<br />
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<blockquote>One last thing. Next week we’ll start delivering some model-specific “firmware” from handset makers, so don’t be alarmed if you receive an additional update notification on your phone. These updates are designed to activate new Windows Phone 7.5 features or improve your phone’s performance. Not everybody will receive or require one: It all depends on your country, carrier, and phone model.</blockquote><br />
We're not yet aware of which handsets will be receiving this firmware, hopefully more information will be made available soon. This could well be the missing WiFi tethering drivers.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/mango-update-unleashed-everyone" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-71558843328643000342011-10-19T17:03:00.000-07:002011-10-19T17:03:54.749-07:00Nokia Windows Phones to use "Pure" Font<a href="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019540//nokiawpnokiapure.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019540//nokiawpnokiapure.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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After Long Zheng saw those first press-shots of the Nokia 800 Windows Phone that is expected to be announced next week, he noticed that the images are using Nokia's "Pure" font style for the text as opposed to Microsoft's usual Segoe font originally designed for Windows Phone. As we know, Nokia has special privileges when it comes to modifying the Windows Phone operating system due to their deal with Microsoft. Changing the font to something more in tune with Nokia's branding is a subtle way to really differentiate Nokia's Windows Phones without fragmenting or deterioriating the Windows Phone design too much.<a name='more'></a><br />
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Who's looking forward to seeing some other ways that Nokia may have differentiated Windows Phone for their devices?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="" target="_new"></a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-34181866076961845812011-10-19T17:02:00.000-07:002011-10-19T17:02:30.519-07:00Nokia 800 SeaRay press shots emerge<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/047/859/large/nokia800press.png" target="_new"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/047/859/large/nokia800press.png" width="350px"/></a><br />
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Although not exactly revealing, these high resolution renders are supposedly the final look of the Nokia 800 aka SeaRay, which is expected to be announced officially next week in London at Nokia World. The SeaRay, sporting a 3.7" AMOLED screen with a 1.4GHz CPU and 8MP camera, is expected to go on sale in various European countries as early as mid-November.<br />
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The renderings here don't show too much new outside of Nokia Navigation and Nokia Musik apps on board, which should be great OEM offerings to those who like the Nokia brand. Other than that, the devices look exactly like the Meego N9, including the same three color schemes of pink, grey and blue.<a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/nokia-800-press-shots-emerge" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-9169638672936907102011-10-19T17:01:00.000-07:002011-10-19T17:01:03.344-07:00Steve Ballmer: A "Bunch of New" Nokia Windows Phones Next Week<a href="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019524//Elop-Ballmer.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019524//Elop-Ballmer.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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Nokia's World event is happening exactly one week from now and Steve Ballmer, while talking at the Web 2.0 Summit, is pretty excited about what the Finnish phone maker has up its sleeves.<br />
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Microsoft's CEO was excited to tell the world that Espoo "will have a chance at their Nokia World show next week to show a bunch of new devices running Windows Phone". "It should be pretty good", he said, and he definitely knows more than the rest of us who are expecting two Nokia Windows Phones to see the light of day.<a name='more'></a><br />
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While there is most definitely room for debate as per what "a bunch" means, we can all agree that that it is more than just a couple. We've been hearing about lots of Nokia phone codenames (SeaRay, Sabre, Lumia, Ace, just to name a few, and we didn't even mention the numbers 800 et al) out of which some definitely refer to the same model.<br />
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Of course there was Android reference too: "it is very hard to be excited, for me, about the Android phones", Ballmer said, as he believes one has to be a "computer scientist" to use one. Still, Android phones will be the cheapest this holiday season and Microsoft has to work on getting phone prices low enough to compete with Google and its OEMs.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/steve-ballmer-a-bunch-of-new-nokia-windows-phones-next-week" target="_new">pocketnow.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-86266671904416950562011-10-19T16:57:00.000-07:002011-10-19T16:57:08.238-07:00ChevronWP7 Labs Coming In A Few Weeks<a href="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019454//ChevronWP7.JPG" target="_new"><img src="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019454//ChevronWP7.JPG" width="350px"/></a><br />
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We've heard about the $9 you'll have to pay in order to unlock your Windows Phone with Chevron WP7 (as a nice alternative to the much higher price of a developer account and device unlock). The solution will be called Chevron WP7 Labs and is officially landing soon.<br />
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According to the Chevron WP7 blog, Labs is only a few weeks away from launch. It will allow "hobbyist developers to install, run, and debug unsigned applications on their personal Windows Phone" and will cost $9 per token (one token equals one Windows Phone device registration).<a name='more'></a> The best thing (next best thing after the price) is that it will not void your device's warranty. To read more details about the unlocking procedure itself, follow the source link below (though we'll give you details at the time of launch).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="" target="_new"></a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-21037492637908706762011-10-19T16:56:00.000-07:002011-10-19T16:56:06.462-07:00Bing Maps On Windows Phone 7 Is Using New Map Scheme<a href="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019452//WP7BingMaps.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000019452//WP7BingMaps.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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If you are a heavy Maps user on your Windows Phone you probably noticed that, after opening the application, you are greeted with a new scheme of displaying the map in the "Road" view.<br />
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The colors are now matching those on Bing Maps on the Internet (meaning purple for highways and major roads, dark grey for secondary roads, red road name badges, etc.) and the mapping data seems to have been updated with new information (though you might not notice this if you live in an area that was well covered before). Fire up your Maps app on your Windows Phone and let us know how you like the new maps.<a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/bing-maps-on-windows-phone-7-is-using-new-map-scheme" target="_new">pocketnow.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-27060767788750121062011-10-19T16:53:00.000-07:002011-10-19T16:53:06.507-07:00Microsoft doles out the dough to Nokia and Samsung, plans Mango marketing bonanza for year's end<a href="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ms-nokia-samsung.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ms-nokia-samsung.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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Know who loves it when other OEMs call him big poppa? Ballmer, that's who. So much so that he's opened up the company's coffers to Nokia and Samsung for a holiday blitz of Mango marketing. Hold onto your hats though, it's no carte blanche access to Redmond's Gringotts. According to a report on Mobile Magazine, inside sources claim MS has set aside ₤28 million (about $44 million) for the endeavor, with about ₤20 million of that reserved for Nokia's first Windows Phone 7.5 handset. This joint marketing effort is reportedly a broader extension of the cooperative agreements all parties agreed to, ensuring future WP devices get the media saturation they deserve. So, keep your eyes peeled this upcoming winter. We have a feeling you won't be able to escape the commercial onslaught, anyway. <a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/microsoft-doles-out-the-dough-to-nokia-and-samsung-plans-mango/" target="_new">engadget.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-61051999109203701342011-10-19T16:50:00.000-07:002011-10-19T16:50:24.012-07:00Microsoft officially launches Windows Phone in India with trio of Mango devices<a href="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/microsoft-windows-phone-india.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/microsoft-windows-phone-india.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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You may have already been able to get a Windows Phone device in India without too much trouble, but Microsoft has only just now made things fully official -- complete with Windows Phone Marketplace, voice recognition support, and a trio of Mango devices. That includes just the HTC Radar initially, which will be available next week for the local equivalent of $490, while the Samsung Omnia W and Acer Allegro (believed to be the same as the W4) are set to follow sometime in November. Of the three, the Allegro is said to be the cheapest of the lot, and there's also some reports that it will launch in Europe for €299 (or roughly $400) off-contract. Those curious about the Radar can check out our review from a few days ago. <a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/microsoft-officially-launches-windows-phone-in-india-with-trio-o/" target="_new">engadget.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-70821182314143846082011-10-13T09:56:00.000-07:002011-10-13T09:56:58.129-07:00iOS 5 vs the Windows Phone Mango update<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/047/770/large/engadpoll.PNG" target="_new"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/047/770/large/engadpoll.PNG" width="350px"/></a><br />
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We'll just leave this funny little result here from Engadget. Looks like Cupertino has some problems on their hands with lots of "issues" going on tonight. See TiPB for more. (Of course we can't gloat too much, after all, having your servers hammered that much isn't necessarily a bad sign for your market share, is it?)<br />
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Oh and if you want, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/poll-have-you-upgraded-to-ios-5/" target="_new">go vote now</a>.<a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/ios-5-vs-windows-phone-mango-update" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-57870673460934711502011-10-13T09:53:00.000-07:002011-10-13T09:53:27.015-07:00Microsoft officially launches Windows Phone in India with trio of Mango devices<a href="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/microsoft-windows-phone-india.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/microsoft-windows-phone-india.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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You may have already been able to get a Windows Phone device in India without too much trouble, but Microsoft has only just now made things fully official -- complete with Windows Phone Marketplace, voice recognition support, and a trio of Mango devices. That includes just the HTC Radar initially, which will be available next week for the local equivalent of $490, while the Samsung Omnia W and Acer Allegro (believed to be the same as the W4) are set to follow sometime in November. Of the three, the Allegro is said to be the cheapest of the lot, and there's also some reports that it will launch in Europe for €299 (or roughly $400) off-contract. Those curious about the Radar can check out our review from a few days ago.<a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/microsoft-officially-launches-windows-phone-in-india-with-trio-o/" target="_new">engadget.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-15387289518390073332011-10-13T09:52:00.000-07:002011-10-13T09:52:06.930-07:00LG Germany confirms a small update for Internet Sharing is coming<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/047/775/large/tetherlg.png" target="_new"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/047/775/large/tetherlg.png" width="350px"/></a><br />
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Assuming LG Germany isn't fibbing here, users of the Optimus 7 can expect sometime in the (near) future a small firmware update to enable internet sharing aka tethering. We know the phone's chipset supports the function but since it was a late-added feature to Mango, most OEMs have had only a little time to play with the drivers. Looks like LG though is prepped to enable this for its users, which will involve updating the firmware in a quick and painless fashion.<br />
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Lets hope it comes this year.<a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/lg-germany-confirms-small-update-internet-sharing-coming" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-59958671056980298902011-10-13T09:49:00.000-07:002011-10-13T09:49:46.815-07:00Microsoft's giving away Windows Phones to those frustrated with BlackBerry<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/047/769/large/bbwp7.PNG" target="_new"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/047/769/large/bbwp7.PNG" width="350px"/></a><br />
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In another great publicity stunt, Microsoft, via Windows Phone evangelist Ben Rudolph, is giving away 25 Windows Phones to those with the best BlackBerry stories of why they are frustrated with the company and their phones.<br />
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In case you didn't know, RIM is undergoing some serious issues right now with their BES Email and BIS service, where customers are experiencing major issues world-wide. It's been so bad that the company had to hold a press conference to address that matter (and which did little to alleviate any concern). Needless to say, this is doing nothing for RIM's image nor their plummeting market share and stock.<a name='more'></a><br />
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So it's nice to see Microsoft taking a dig by trying to get a few users to switch over. While 25 is nice, we say Microsoft should aim a little higher though, to really drive the nail in. But that's us.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/microsoft-s-giving-away-windows-phones-those-frustrated-blackberry" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-19500257587416694612011-10-13T09:47:00.000-07:002011-10-13T09:47:53.113-07:00WiFi Tethering on handsets and the Dell Venue Pro<a href="http://64.19.142.10/s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/047/610/large/hbTethering.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://64.19.142.10/s3.amazonaws.com/wpcms_production/resources/images/000/047/610/large/hbTethering.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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There has been some confusion surrounding tethering (Internet sharing) in Mango, but a list of supported handsets has been compiled over at the XDA Developer forum. OEMs and carriers have the choice to enable tethering for customers should firmware allow it, for example Orange has recently alerted customers to a tethering add-on, but work has begun for workarounds in enabling the feature. Unfortunately, tethering depends on LAN chipset used and we have bad news for Venue Pro owners.<a name='more'></a><br />
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In one hand we have the handsets that run on the Broadcom 4329 chipset and have tethering functionality, whether it be via OEM activation or by third-party hacks. In the other we have handsets that sport the same chipset but require either the carrier to enable tethering, OEM to support the feature or for workarounds to be posted. So, what devices are able to use tethering and which are still pending?<br />
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Samsung Omnia 7 <br />
Samsung Focus <br />
HTC Mozart <br />
HTC Titan <br />
HTC Radar <br />
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HTC HD7 <br />
HTC 7 Pro <br />
HTC Surround <br />
HTC Trophy <br />
LG E900 <br />
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You may have noticed we mentioned the Venue Pro in the title and above, this is because the Dell handset sports the Broadcom 4325 chipset, which apparently doesn't support AP mode. There is light at the end of the tunnel however, as reports suggest that the Mango USB tethering hack works.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.wpcentral.com/wifi-tethering-handsets-and-dell-venue-pro" target="_new">wpcentral.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940209826282552246.post-64455680390055862892011-10-13T09:45:00.000-07:002011-10-13T09:45:57.635-07:00Garmin demos upcoming MobileNavigator for iOS and Android, latest Windows Phone app (video)<a href="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/navigon-hed.jpg" target="_new"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/navigon-hed.jpg" width="350px"/></a><br />
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So, get this. We were cruising through the halls of Pepcom's Mobile Focus with a horrible fever and on the brink of delirium. Unsure how much longer we could keep composure, we came upon Navigon's booth. In addition to displaying its brand new Windows Phone application, the company was also showing off its upcoming releases of MobileNavigator for Android and iOS. Fortunately, Navigon's Public Relations Manager, Johan-Till Broer, was kind enough to give us a demo of each app. Among the new features, users will be able to select individual states for local map storage, which goes a long way toward freeing up space.<a name='more'></a> Additionally, there's also a driving mode called Cockpit, which allows leadfoots to check their speed and acceleration over the last 30 minutes. The app updates will be free to all existing users, although if you want to load up new maps, that'll be a one-time fee. We're told to expect these latest gems in a couple of months. As for the Windows Phone version, it sells for $50, although is currently available for $30 -- at special introductory pricing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/garmin-demos-upcoming-mobilenavigator-for-ios-and-android-lates/" target="_new">engadget.com</a></span>Junhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04696297944617377729noreply@blogger.com0