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Nokia Lumia 800 takes a swim in icy waters, snaps a photo, and lives to tell the tale

Nokia Lumia 800 takes a swim in icy waters, snaps a photo, and lives to tell the tale

In Oulu Finland, a Nokia Lumia 800 accidentally went for a swim after the ice cracked under a man who was holding the phone and both man and device went into the chilly blue water; the phone was...

posted: 09 Apr 2013, 19:40

Windows Phone 7.8 update causing volume problems with the Nokia Lumia 800?

Windows Phone 7.8 update causing volume problems with the Nokia Lumia 800?

Some owners of the Nokia Lumia 800 are complaining that after the Windows Phone 7.8 update, their phone has lost about half of its volume strength and music that used to be comfortable at a volume reading of...

posted: 04 Feb 2013, 09:09

Nokia starts pushing Windows Phone 7.8 update to Lumias

Nokia starts pushing Windows Phone 7.8 update to Lumias

After months of waiting, the Windows Phone 7.8 update for older and more affordable Nokia devices is finally starting to roll-out today…

posted: 30 Jan 2013, 12:43

Windows Phone 7.8 rolling out to overseas Nokia Lumia 800 models now

Windows Phone 7.8 rolling out to overseas Nokia Lumia 800 models now

It looks like the Nokia Lumia 800 is starting to receive the long awaited Windows Phone 7.8 update although we are not sure if this includes carrier-branded models of the phone; the update arrived via Zune desktop software...

posted: 16 Dec 2012, 10:49

Windows Phone 7.8 update (kind of) available for Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 510

Windows Phone 7.8 update (kind of) available for Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 510

Although the Windows Phone 7.8 update has not been released officially for the Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 510, there's a way of getting the new software onto these two smartphones. Several preliminary builds...

posted: 13 Dec 2012, 05:54

It's Elementry: Nokia Lumia 800 makes cameo on new Sherlock Holmes drama on CBS

It's Elementry: Nokia Lumia 800 makes cameo on new Sherlock Holmes drama on CBS

CBS has high hopes for its new show Elementry which is a new drama showing a current modern day version of Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson; with everything taking place in modern times, a cameo...

posted: 01 Oct 2012, 04:09

Nokia cutting the prices of Lumia 900 and 800 in anticipation of next-gen models

Nokia cutting the prices of Lumia 900 and 800 in anticipation of next-gen models

One would think that Nokia can't wait until it can unleash its new Lumias, the 920 and 820. Unfortunately, it has to wait, because Microsoft has decided to release all of its new Windows products on October...

posted: 28 Sep 2012, 08:09

Nokia Lumia 800 seen running Windows Phone 7.8

Nokia Lumia 800 seen running Windows Phone 7.8

The Nokia Lumia 800 has been seen running the Windows Phone 7.8 update, presumably an early version of it, ahead of its public release. Photos and a demo video have been spotted on a Polish website devoted to Microsoft's mobile platform, with...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 08:00

Nokia Lumia 800 vs iPod nano: spot the differences

Nokia Lumia 800 vs iPod nano: spot the differences

Uh oh, is that the smell of lawsuit floating in the air? Probably not as the image that you see below was made for humorous purposes, not to accuse any company of stealing others' ideas. But on the other hand, it demonstrates how the design...

posted: 13 Sep 2012, 02:49

Nokia says existing Lumia handsets will be pimped out with new features, gives the juicy details

Nokia says existing Lumia handsets will be pimped out with new features, gives the juicy details

Nokia announced today that a bunch of new features will be gradually coming to owners of its current Lumia range, the 610, 710, 800 and 900. In a reassuring post, the Finns confirmed...

posted: 11 Sep 2012, 08:33

Nokia slashes prices on existing Windows Phone Lumias

Nokia slashes prices on existing Windows Phone Lumias

Right after yesterday’s big announcement of the new Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, both running on Windows Phone 8…

posted: 06 Sep 2012, 04:45

Windows Phone's strong growth continues in the world's largest smartphone market

Windows Phone's strong growth continues in the world's largest smartphone market

WPDang and OpenXLive have taken 112 games and apps that are well known in the Chinese market and have consolidated all of the server data from the 112 to come up with some information related to the use...

posted: 03 Sep 2012, 02:03

The Dark Knight Rises: Prologue app is exclusive for Nokia Lumia phones and shows events before the movie

The Dark Knight Rises: Prologue app is exclusive for Nokia Lumia phones and shows events before the movie

Nokia Lumia owners have received an exclusive app showing a comic strip called The Dark Knight Rises: Prologue which reveals what happens in the third installment of the...

posted: 20 Aug 2012, 12:01

UK buyers of the Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 900 are entitled to a free speaker

UK buyers of the Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 900 are entitled to a free speaker

In the UK, buyers of the Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 900 are receiving free Nokia Play 360 wireless speakers in lieu of a cash back offer; the only problem is that to qualify for the free speakers,...

posted: 16 Aug 2012, 12:21

Nokia Lumia 800 bundle marked down to $599 online

Nokia Lumia 800 bundle marked down to $599 online

Those of you who have ever browsed the Windows Phone section at the Microsoft online store might have seen that Nokia Lumia 800 bundle. Basically, you get a Bluetooth headset, a wireless speaker, and a set of fancy stereo earphones alongside...

posted: 15 Jul 2012, 22:40

Nokia has big write down coming in light of Windows Phone 8 launch

Nokia has big write down coming in light of Windows Phone 8 launch

The Finnish based handset manufacturer has reduced orders for the Nokia Lumia as the handset gets harder to sell with the impending launch of Windows Phone 8 flavored devices; Microsoft has already announced that existing...

posted: 11 Jul 2012, 18:37

Report: Nokia offers 'Money Back Challenge' in India for Nokia Lumia 710 and Nokia Lumia 800

Report: Nokia offers 'Money Back Challenge' in India for Nokia Lumia 710 and Nokia Lumia 800

A report from India says that Nokia is starting the 'Amazing Money Back Challenge' for those purchasing the Nokia Lumia 710 or the Nokia Lumia 80 in India; those unhappy with either device...

posted: 08 Jul 2012, 09:28

IDEA Gold Awards bestowed on the Nokia Lumia 800 & 900

IDEA Gold Awards bestowed on the Nokia Lumia 800 & 900

While Nokia’s operating system choices are always the subject of much debate, one thing that we can all agree on is, when it comes to the physical design of its handsets, Nokia tends to knocks it out of the park...

posted: 04 Jul 2012, 11:25

Nokia Lumia 800, 710 updated with mobile hotspot, Camera Extras and more

Nokia Lumia 800, 710 updated with mobile hotspot, Camera Extras and more

Today, the Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 are getting updated to a more advanced version of Windows Phone with support for mobile hotspot and the new camera features…

posted: 27 Jun 2012, 09:30

Nokia Lumia 800, 710 getting mobile hotspot with June 27th software update

Nokia Lumia 800, 710 getting mobile hotspot with June 27th software update

As you probably already know, existing Nokia Lumia Windows Phone devices won’t get the update to Windows Phone 8. Instead, some like the Lumia 900 will get a feature pack…

posted: 25 Jun 2012, 07:02

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