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Nokia Lumia 920 PureView camera hands-on vs iPhone 5

, Nov 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Nokia Lumia 920 has been marketed as a beast in the smartphone camera universe, and today we’re having a peek at how it stands up against the iPhone 5. Nokia has marketed the Lumia 920, their top-class hero for Windows Phone 8, as having PureView imaging technology and a lovely Carl Zeiss lens to make it all click at 8 megapixels. Apple’s iPhone 5 also has 8 megapixels under the hood and calls its amalgamation of technology “iSight” – with a reminder that the iPhone lineup has had the most popular camera in the world for several years running, even IF there are better cameras out there.

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AT&T Nokia Lumia 920 Review

, Nov 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

With the Nokia Lumia 920 we’ve been promised a hero device for Windows Phone 8, and indeed it has been defended several time before its release by Nokia and Microsoft – in so many words. But is Nokia’s Nokia’s brand power enough to make us believe the hype? This is supposed to be a “fundamental shift” right along with the wave of Windows 8 touchscreen devices that are currently on their way to retail stores and homes right this minute – is it time for Nokia to shine?

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Nokia Lumia 920 PureView camera hands-on vs Samsung Galaxy S III

, Nov 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

The Nokia Lumia 920 in its AT&T iteration has landed on the SlashGear test bench complete with PureView imaging and Carl Zeiss wide-angle optics this week – so of course it’s immediately time to test it against the Samsung Galaxy S III. We’ll be testing its camera against the iPhone 5 as well rather soon – and whatever other devices you request as well – but first it’s time to battle one of the biggest competitors Nokia has in the field. The Samsung Galaxy S III wasn’t originally pushed specifically on its photo-taking abilities nearly so much as the Lumia 920 has been, so pay close attention to how they compare in some real-world tests.

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AT&T Nokia Lumia 920 hands-on and first impressions

, Oct 31st 2012 Discuss [0]

The Nokia Lumia 920 has finally arrived, complete with AT&T‘s 4G LTE data speed and Windows Phone 8 in its final iteration. This device has a 4.5-inch display with 768 x 1280 pixel resolution, making this a massively dense 332 PPI machine, and has no less than Corning Gorilla Glass 2 up front to protect it. Under the hood we’ve got the most advanced mobile operating system Microsoft has ever produced backed up by a fabulous Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz – it’s quick!

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Nokia Music update ushers in the Lumia 920 and 820 with Artist Profiles

, Oct 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week when the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 hit the market with Windows Phone 8, you'll be seeing updates to Nokia Music as well. This update will bring a variety of new features including no less than Dolby Headphone support - that's high definition beat blasts for your eardrums like never before! Also included in this update to Nokia Music is full Artist Profile Pages - you'll be able to get more information on the artists you love than you ever though you'd have wanted! Read The Full Story

Nokia Lumia 822 hands-on

, Oct 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

It’s Windows Phone 8 day and Verizon’s brand new Nokia Lumia 822 is up on display for all to see and touch. This unit works with Windows Phone 8 of course and will have 4G LTE upon launching, right here we’re seeing specifications – and a aesthetics – that are rather similar to the Lumia 822 that exists in GSM form for both AT&T and T-Mobile as the Nokia Lumia 820 or slight variations therein. This device will be appearing with a lovely 4.3-inch display at WVGA 480 x 800 resolution and you’ve got a replaceable back cover that’ll allow wireless charging if you pick the right one.

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Nokia announces inexpensive Lumia 510 Windows smartphone

, Oct 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Nokia has announced the new Lumia 510 Windows Phone, the "most affordable Lumia so far." This entry-level phone is a combination of decent specs and a low price point, allowing consumers to have a decent smartphone for a modest price. It runs Windows Phone 7.5, and comes in a smorgasbord of colors. Read The Full Story

Nokia Lumia 920, 820 wireless accessories priced in the UK

, Oct 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

One of the cool new features coming to Nokia's latest Lumia 920 and 820 devices is wireless charging. We've seen it on other handsets in the past -- notably Palm devices, but it's still not that prominent yet in the mobile market. Today, Nokia announced UK pricing for its various wireless-charging accessories for the Lumia 920 and 820. Read The Full Story

Nokia Lumia 920 exclusive and Lumia 820 coming to AT&T

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

AT&T just announced today that its bringing Nokia's flagship smartphone, the Lumia 920, to its network as an exclusive, as well as offering the Lumia 820. Sadly, no details on pricing or availability were mentioned in the press release, other than that the two devices will be hitting Ma Bell sometime this fall, just in time for the holiday season. Read The Full Story

Nokia Lumia 510 leaks for tight pockets

, Oct 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Those of you wanting to get in on the Windows Phone game with Nokia's next-generation smartphone lineup but don't want to shell out the cash might be happy with what's been leaked today - a Nokia Lumia 510. I emphasize "might", especially since this device has been tipped as coming with Windows Phone 7.8, the version that was revealed with Windows Phone 8 with nearly - but not quite - the same features as the futuristic Microsoft mobile OS. This device has been spotted in a blurry photo and in hands-on video format. Read The Full Story

Nokia attacks the iPhone 5 in new Lumia ad

, Oct 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

After the launch of Apple's iPhone 5, we knew it would only be a matter of time before sparks flew. We already saw Samsung's advertisement about the Galaxy S III that bashes Apple's latest offering, but now it's Nokia's turn. The company released a video advertisement on YouTube that features the manufacturer's Lumia 920 flagship phone and attacks the iPhone 5 at the same time. Read The Full Story

Nokia Lumia 820 get bumpers-laden Active Shells

, Sep 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

With the Nokia Lumia 820 comes not just another Windows Phone 8 device, but a phone whose ready to bring you a variety of options on the outside as well as the in. We've already seen the standard case in our original Nokia Lumia 820 hands-on, then the Wireless Charging Shell in our extended hands-on. Now we're seeing that Nokia's plans don't stop there, they continue on with the Active Shell being revealed today, complete with protective bits galore. Read The Full Story
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