Nokia has announced that the owners of Lumia 900, Lumia 800, Lumia 701, Lumia 610 and Lumia 510 terminals can check through the Zune desktop client if the update to Windows Phone 7.8 is available. It has begun to be offered since yesterday evening and the updates will continue over the next three weeks for unlocked mobiles and for those whose operators have approved Nokia's update.
   Windows Phone 7.8, the update which have to slightly soften the disappointed of those who bet on Windows Phone 7 but have found that they couldn't make the leap to WP 8 brings a new Home Screen with resizable Tiles, an  improved Lock Screen, more color themes for the Modern UI interface and more small improvements.
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   For several years, the Symbian platform, considered by many surpassed by the time and by the competition from iOS, Android and Windows Phone, has lost significant market share and generated increasingly smaller revenues for Nokia.
   Nokia has said in an official announcement that "The Nokia 808 PureView, a device which showcases our imaging capabilities and which came to market in mid-2012, was the last Symbian device from Nokia".
   One of the main reasons why Nokia decided to drop Symbian is  the very high demand decrease (67%) in one of the most important markets for the company, China, where the consumers have switched to Android and Apple smartphones.

   Nokia has made a big step last year and moved from Symbian to Windows Phone. 2013 might bring a new change for the Finnish company, the entering on the tablet PC market with a product that will run Windows RT.
   The Nokia tablet will have a 10-inch display and will run the poor version of the new Windows generation. It will have a Qualcomm S4 processor and the initial production will be limited to 200,000 units.
   The tablet  will most likely be presented at the Mobile World Congress 2013, held in Barcelona between 25 and 28 February.
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   Nokia has launched a new smartphone with Windows Phone 8, Lumia 620, it looks good, has good features and an attractive price.
   Nokia Lumia 620 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chipset with a dual-core 1 GHz Krait processor, an Adreno 305 GPU and paired with 512 MB of RAM.
   The 3.8" screen with a resolution of 480x800 pixels comes with the ClearBlack technology, Nokia says that it will be as visible, in daylight, as Lumia 920 and Lumia 820.
   The smartphone has a 5 MP with autofocus and LED flash that can shoot videos at 720p. It will be available starting from January 2013 at a price of $250.


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   When Windows Phone 8 has been introduced , Microsoft managed to disappoint users who have purchased an terminal with Windows Phone 7 , announcing them that instead of the WP 8 upgrade they will only receive a software update to the 7.8 version.
   The company has been focused only on the new platform and completely ignored the second, who expects Windows Phone 7.8 must be satisfied with rumors and semiofficial statements.
   Officially, Microsoft has made a statement about the future of Windows Phone 7.8, announcing that it will be launched in the first half of next year.Also a Nokia representative has announced that the upgrade has reached the RTM stage.
   The 7.8 Version will bring the new Home Screen with resizable Live Tiles in Windows 8, better security for Exchange customers, an updated version of Internet Explorer 9 browser, new color themes for the interface, dynamic Lock Screen, a better management of the ringtones and other small improvements.
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   Several users of smartphones with Microsoft's new operating system, Windows Phone 8, have announced on  forums, they have encountered various problems of functionality of their devices.
   It is mainly about Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC 8X, which suddenly restart, have problems with reduced autonomy and even freezing of Nokia's Smartphone
   So far, neither Microsoft nor Nokia and HTC have commented on any problems announced.
   These informations about WP8's problemes are unexpected, given the fact that Windows Phone 7 has been praised for its stability.

   Nokia has confirmed that the company's maps service, now called HERE, will be available on the devices with iOS and Android, not only on Windows Phone.
   Nokia's new navigation platform will also have a web version which will run on Mozilla's Firefox OS.
   Meanwhile, Nokia has announced the availability of the SDK for developers who want to get involved in the HERE project for Android .
   Nokia HERE, known until now as the Nokia Maps uses cloud technology to enable better 3D rendering navigation.
   The platform will also operate in offline mode.

  Microsoft has officially presented today in San Francisco, the new mobile operating system Windows Phone 8, the main rival of Apple's iOS and Android from Google.
   Microsoft focuses on cloud and maximum connectivity between all the devices with Windows, this means maximum compatibility between Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.
   The pictures made with Windows Phone 8 devices are automatically uploaded on Skydrive. Microsoft offers a free 7GB storage space.
   Microsoft promises through Date Sense up to 48% more navigation with the same data consumption
Xbox Music is basically a similar service to Zune, take a large part of Zune service functionality.
   In Europe these models: Nokia 920-820, HTC Windows Phone 8X and Samsung Ativ  will be available starting from the next samsung ativ will be available starting from next weekend.
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   The biggest names from the IT industry are involved in the launch of Webplatform.org, a project dedicated to creating a documentation platform for open web standards. This "Wikipedia" for Web Development is backed by by Google, Microsoft, Facebook and even Apple.
   The website based on a similar Wiki  engine will offer the latest information about HTML5, CSS4 standards and other web resources that can be modified and implemented for free.
   Web Platform Docs is also supported by Adobe, HP, Nokia, Mozilla, Opera and W3C (World Wide Web Consortium).
  Webplatform.org website will provide full functionality for users   interested in the development of web applications and includes scripts libraries, discussion forums, live chat and many tutorials, including resources for teachers.
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   Nokia’s first Windows Phone 8 smartphones, the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, will land on shelves soon with appealing new features packed inside, some of them powered by the Snapdragon S4 processors inside them.
   These chips are bound to provide users with great performance levels on their devices, and Nokia is making sure that we are aware of that.
   In a recent post on Nokia Conversations, the company is offering new details on what the processors can deliver, promising an “even more amazing” experience to its users.
   Both Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 feature Snapdragon S4 processors inside, and both of them are expected to provide users with important battery savings, courtesy of the 28nm process Qualcomm used for their development.
   Not only will people be able to enjoy longer usage times on their handsets, but they will also find them to remain cool to the touch, courtesy of thermal advancements.
   Additionally, S4 comes with a new CPU and GPU, which should provide users with a fast Windows Phone 8 experience on their new Lumia devices, optimized for multi-core performance.
   “In other words, even the most sophisticated apps and complex user interfaces will run buttery smooth. Paired with the new Adreno 225 GPU, the new Lumias also promise to bring console quality gaming and even more stunning graphics,” Nokia explains.
   The processor also comes with support for 4G LTE connectivity, thus offering far better data speeds than before, regardless of whether it comes to surfing the web, playing games or video conferencing.
   “Although previous 4G LTE implementions used to come at the expense of battery life, that’s no longer the case with Snapdragon’s integrated LTE multimode modem. By combining the modem and application processor, having Snapdragon in your phone means better battery life no matter what the connection speed is,” Nokia explains.
   The GPU inside S4 can deliver better graphics, while the security of handsets has been enhanced through Qualcomm’s Secure MSM, which offers encrypted boot, secure code signing service, and Trustzone SEE.
Snapdragon S4 also offers support for the PureView technology that powers Lumia 920’s camera, while delivering a great location services performance, courtesy of support for both GPS and GLONASS.
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   Verizon already promised “multiple” Windows Phone 8 devices for this year, but no one actually expected it to add to its offering all of the already unveiled high-end smartphones running under this platform.
   However, it appears that the carrier will indeed make such a move, and that we'll soon see Nokia's Lumia 920, HTC's Windows Phone 8X and Samsung's ATIV S available on Verizon's network.
   All three smartphones are expected to hit shelves at Big Red sometime in November, but specific launch dates are not available as of now.
   Other carriers in the United States are also expected to pick these smartphones up, which suggests that Windows Phone 8 might benefit from a great start in the country.
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   The Apple's declaration that the iPhone 5 have 'world's most advanced display"could be a lie or a omission. Nokia Lumia 920 display exceeds the display of the iPhone 5 at the most important features.
   The only excuse that can be found is that Nokia Lumia 920 has not been released yet, so the iPhone 5 has available approximately one month in which to hold the record.
   Even if the screen size is not considered, iPhone 5-4 inches vs Nokia Lumia 920-4.5 inches, the new Nokia smartphone has a screen with better specifications than the iPhone.
   Besides the higher resolution, 1280x720 for Nokia Lumia 920 and 1136x640 for iPhone 5, Lumia 920 has a higher pixel density: 332ppi compared to 326ppi.
   In addition, technology Nokia PureMotion HD + provides a response time of 9 milliseconds versus the 23 milliseconds of the iPhone. Even the brightness of the Nokia is better than that of the iPhone, 600 nits compared to 569 nits.
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   In addition to the Lumia 920, Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia also unveiled a second Windows Phone 8 device during its press event in New York City today, namely the Lumia 820.
   Packing a 4.3" ClearBlack display, the new handset comes with a 1.5GHz dual-core S4 processor inside, and with 8GB of internal memory for users to take advantage of, along with a microSD slot to expand it.
   The phone packs a 5-megapixel camera on the back, with no PureView capabilities, but with features similar to those available in Lumia 920.
Lumia 820 also comes with exchangeable shells to swap colors, wireless charging, and Ultrasensitive touch, so that people could use it even with gloves on.
   As one would have expected, the new device also comes with all the applications and services that Windows Phone 8 handsets from Nokia are bound to include.
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   Nokia and Microsoft have unveiled today in New York, the new flagship of the Finnish company: Nokia Lumia 920 Pureview.
The official presentation has confirmed the specifications that were circulating on the internet before the event.
   Thus, Nokia Lumia 920, is equipped with a dual-core Snapdragon S4 clocked at 1.5 GHz, has a 4.5-inch display with a high pixel density, 336 ppi, 32GB internal memory and a camera with PureView technology.Lumia 920 runs Microsoft Windows Phone 8.The body is made of polycarbonate, as Lumia 900 and 800, and company representatives say that the glass that protects the screen is even more resistant than the screen of the previous Lumia models.
   The most innovative feature of Nokia Lumia 920 is the wireless charging.Nokia has announced that it tries to standardize this type of charging.
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    It seems that Nokia has chosen to launch the first phones with Windows Phone 8 with AT &T in the U.S..The european releases should not delay too long after September 5, when the Finns present their new terminals in the U.S..
   According to sources close to the two companies, the two phones will be called Arrow and Phi series and will be part of the world, but their names are only temporary.
   Between these smartphones, Nokia Phi is considered the "jewel" of the Lumia series. Will have a curved display and a polycarbonate body, like its predecessors. According to manufacturers, Nokia Arrow is the mid-range gadget of the series.
   Even if we don't know very much informations about the specifications of the two new smartpgones, one thing is certain, both will run Windows Phone 8, the next mobile operating system from Microsoft.
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Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop promised to unveil a new smartphone using Microsoft's latest Windows 8 software soon, raising the prospect it will be launched in early September before rival Apple promotes its new iPhone.
The Finnish company, which is fighting for survival after losing out to rivals in the lucrative smartphone business, is due to hold a trade show in Helsinki on September 5-6, just before an Apple event on September 12 where the U.S. competitor could announce a redesigned iPhone.
Nokia, the world's second-largest cellphone maker, has not commented on what it will announce at the Nokia World event, but business magazines have said it will unveil the new Windows 8 smartphones.
Elop, in Oslo for a meeting with Telenor Chief Executive Jon Fredrik Baksaas, did not deny a September launch but would only say Windows 8 smartphones would be released "relatively near term."
Elop, who was brought in from Microsoft in September 2010 to lead the company's battle against increasingly dominant Apple and Samsung, said he was sticking to his strategy of using Microsoft software despite the limited success of Windows Phones so far.
Nokia decided in early 2011 to ditch its home-grown Symbian software for a deal with Microsoft, aiming to catch up with Apple and Google in smartphones.
"I don't think about rewinding the clock and thinking about competing elsewhere," he told reporters.
"In today's war ... (between) Android, Apple and Windows, we are very clear, we are fighting that with the Windows phone."
Nokia lost 1.53 billion euros in the second quarter and sold just 4 million Windows phones in the period, well short of Apple's sales of 26 million iPhones and Samsung's 50 million smartphones.
(Reporting by Balazs Koranyi and Ritsuko Ando; Editing by Erica Billingham)Reuters

The first video presentation for "Nokia Air",the cloud service by the Finnish company, has arrive online early. Clip seems designed only internal presentations Nokia unveils cloud service, but some concepts of gadgets.
Nokia Air is expected to synchronize the applications, contacts and multimedia content on all Nokia gadgets and according to the design it seems created for devices running Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2.
Nokia Air video presentation includes three concepts: a Symbian tablet, a smartphone and a slider phone.
It is unclear whether the three prototype from the video presentation will become reality, but a cloud Nokia service that offers about the same functionality as the S-Cloud or iCloud is a big step forward for the company.
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First images of the next Symbian update, Carla, have appeared unofficially on the Internet. Nokia has made ​​some significant improvements, both visual and functional.
More visuals elements of the new Symbian, which Nokia will launch under the Carla name, to be seem inspired by Windows Phone, especially the new keyboard.
In addition to the new virtual QWERTY keyboard, Symbian Carla update brings a new "lock screen" with a different way to activate phone functions: unlock button was replaced with a touch gesture from left to right. Improvement targets the music player and the Options menu.
The update for your Nokia, Symbian Carla, will be launched in the second half of this year and is expected on Nokia 603, Nokia 700, Nokia 701 and Nokia 808 Pureview.


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The sales of Nokia smartphones with Windows Phone 7 have surpassed, in Britain, smartphones based on Symbian , showing progress after the the last year company switching on Windows Phone. According to a report from Bloomberg, Windows devices have reached a market share of 2.5%, compared with 2.4% for Symbian.
Based on interviews with buyers, the report suggests that Nokia is making progress in its intention to provide a third platform to compete with Android and Apple, even if the market was still small.
Nokia will have to rapidly expand its product range to keep up with the next-generation products of competitors.
Nokia World 800 contributed an overwhelming 87% of Windows Phone 7 sales in Europe.
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The Finnish company has a special partnership with Microsoft, which allows it to change Windows Phone Metro UI.
Windows Phone Interface, appreciated by the users of smartphones with Microsoft operating system, passes through a transformation, at least for Nokia.
After the appearance of photos with a new interface design for Windows Phone, Nokia announced that they are only concepts and they are not a ​​part of a project developed by the Finnish company.
Even if the current series of Windows Phone Nokia World has not operated in changes Metro UI , the company may decide to customize their phones in the future.
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