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Nielsen 2012 recap puts Android and iOS on top

, Dec 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at analyst group Nielsen have released their "Tops of 2012: Digital" list and have found Android and Apple's iOS battling it out for top US Smartphone operating system to the supreme surprise of no-one - it's the fact that BlackBerry still commands 7% of the market that's most striking. The main chart from this Neilsen report shows Android in the clear lead with 52% of the market in Nielsen's third quarter of 2012 with Apple's iOS coming in with 35% of the market on the iPhone. Read The Full Story

Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 camera software update goes hands-on today

, Dec 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Today several Nokia Lumia devices will be receiving a significant software upgrade that will have each of the devices gaining enhancements to features as well as fixing a collection of bugs you probably never encountered in the first place. This update is the one you’ve been waiting for in the photography department – that perhaps most important of all as the camera on the Nokia Lumia 920 is one of the most unique features on the handset. This update will be coming to your device over-the-air starting today!

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Nokia boosts Cinemagraph sharing for Lumia lineup

, Dec 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

The fine folks behind the camera software working with the Nokia Lumia smartphones on the market today have revealed a great boost for one of the odder features: Cinemagraph - the gif-maker. With this app made by Nokia to work directly with the camera built-in to the device you're able to create images called Cinemagraphs - still images (in .gif format) that have moving components. This app has been available for the Nokia Lumia smartphones working with Windows Phone 8 since their inception, today's update bringing on sharing like never before. Read The Full Story

Nokia CEO promises “exciting things with Verizon”; “We’ve just begun” on iOS

, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has teased “exciting things with Verizon” in the ilk of AT&T’s flagship Lumia 920, though the coy chief-exec declined to specify exactly what the CDMA carrier could be getting. “There might be another similar hero exercise with a different operator” Elop told CNET, referring to Nokia’s current strategy of picking a single carrier to push flagship devices in each country. “And we’re pleased to have just restarted our relationship with Verizon. We are planning a lot of exciting things with Verizon as well.”

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HTC kills big-screen Windows Phone over resolution restriction say insiders

, Dec 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

HTC has reportedly axed plans for a big-screen Windows Phone 8 handset to counter the DROID DNA, after deciding that the maximum screen resolution limits of Microsoft's smartphone OS would leave it uncompetitive. The original plan had been to match the Android-based DNA with a roughly 5-inch Windows Phone 8 device, Bloomberg reports, eventually axed since WP8 supports only up to 720p resolution rather than 1080p. Read The Full Story

Windows Phone 7.8 leaked for Lumia 510, 800, and 900

, Dec 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Windows Phone 7.8 (build 8858.12560) was leaked on Navifirm last night, making the upgrade available to Lumia 510, Lumia 800, and Lumia 900 users. This gives users quite a jump on the eventual official update, which isn't slated to begin rolling out until "early 2013," according to Microsoft. The update brings with it an ensemble of new features. Read The Full Story

Windows Phone Store launches in 37 new markets

, Dec 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Microsoft has announced the launch of 37 new markets for the Windows Phone Store, bringing the total up to 112 globally. Says the announcement, including phone Store with the web Store brings the total market number to 191. In addition to the market expansion, a variety of new features have also been tossed into the mix. Read The Full Story

Windows Phone 8S by HTC Review

, Dec 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

HTC dug deep for its Windows Phone 8 line-up, coming out with a pair of distinctively designed smartphones that promptly earned Microsoft “Signature” status. The Windows Phone 8X already impressed us, and now it’s the turn of its smaller sibling, the 8S, to have its moment in the spotlight. Is the 8S more than just a pretty face, or has HTC cut too many corners to hit the midrange price tag? Read on for our full review.

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Dell dumps smartphones worldwide as Windows touch takes focus

, Dec 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

Dell has ditched its global smartphone business, stepping out of the handset game as it instead focuses on Windows tablets and its traditional PC and laptop ranges. Confirmed by Dell consumer business chief Jeff Clarke at the Dell World conference yesterday, Forbes reports, the smartphone segment had soured for the firm because "it needs a lot of investments to really be successful" the exec argued. Part of that investment is in finding out exactly how to monetize Android, something Dell says it found impossible. Read The Full Story

Microsoft has sold 4.2 million Windows Phone 8 handsets, according to Facebook data

, Dec 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

We haven't heard from Microsoft officially on how many Windows Phone 8 devices the company has sold so far, but thanks to some external data and a little bit of math, it's been estimated that approximately 4.2 million Windows Phone 8 devices have been sold since October, possibly more according to other estimates. Read The Full Story

HTC Windows Phone 8S now available on Three

, Dec 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

While Americans won't be able to get their hands on HTC's Windows Phone 8S, it's at least coming to the UK. British carrier Three will be offering the new handset starting today, and you'll be able to order one online or in their bricks-and-mortar stores if you don't feel like waiting, although they are promising Monday delivery if you order online today. Read The Full Story

HTC sees turnaround November after DROID DNA and WP8 8X

, Dec 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

HTC's fortunes could be improving as the holiday season approaches, with newly released financial figures for November indicating the hint of a turnaround amid high-profile devices such as the DROID DNA. HTC took NT$21.2bn (US$730m) last month [pdf link], up from NT$17.2bn in October, and just edging ahead of the NT$21.1bn revenues seen in September. However, the company isn't out of the woods just yet. Read The Full Story
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