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Microsoft and Nokia reportedly end merger negotiations

Microsoft and Nokia reportedly end merger negotiations 1 hour ago 16

The word has been that Microsoft and Nokia have a partnership deal that could have Microsoft paying the...

Nokia confirms 41MP Nokia EOS to be introduced July 11th

Nokia confirms 41MP Nokia EOS to be introduced July 11th 1 hour ago 30

With all of those rumors about the Nokia EOS that have been passed back and forth lately, it is nice...

Waze beta for Windows Phone still on the way after Google purchase

Waze beta for Windows Phone still on the way after Google purchase 2 hours ago 3

When it was first announced that Google had agreed to purchase Waze, there was some worry from users...

GDR 2 update for Windows Phone 8 to bundle OEM and OS updates

GDR 2 update for Windows Phone 8 to bundle OEM and OS updates 6 hours ago 11

We don't know a lot about the GDR 2 update that is coming soon to Windows Phone 8. We've heard that quad-core...

Nokia EOS leaks out in white, other colors coming too

Nokia EOS leaks out in white, other colors coming too 8 hours ago 19

The Nokia EOS has already leaked out profusely in the past couple of days, but now one more piece of...

Next Microsoft Surface RT to feature a Snapdragon chip

Next Microsoft Surface RT to feature a Snapdragon chip 12 hours ago 5

Microsoft is already selling off its Surface RT by the bunch, discounting it to $199 to educational institutions,...

Huawei open to acquiring Nokia, but calls Windows Phone

Huawei open to acquiring Nokia, but calls Windows Phone "weak" yesterday, 14:11 110

Huawei is definitely serious about continuing to grow, and Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei’s consumer...

Where's My Mickey? coming to Apple, Android and Windows Phone platforms

Where's My Mickey? coming to Apple, Android and Windows Phone platforms yesterday, 12:40 9

Disney is playing the mouse card with the latest iteration of its "Where's My...?" mobile games; Disney...

Nokia Lumia 925 Review

Nokia Lumia 925 Review yesterday, 09:24

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HTC Tiara and a Samsung WP8 smartphone coming to Ting

HTC Tiara and a Samsung WP8 smartphone coming to Ting yesterday, 06:52 4

The HTC Tiara is a smartphone that we've been hearing rumors about for months. If these are to be trusted,...

Nokia Smart Camera app is released, doesn't yet work on most Lumias

Nokia Smart Camera app is released, doesn't yet work on most Lumias yesterday, 05:36 30

First the good news: the Nokia Smart Camera app, which was demonstrated during the Lumia 925 announcement,...

FCC welcomes mid-range Nokia RM-941 to the office

FCC welcomes mid-range Nokia RM-941 to the office yesterday, 05:11 2

The other day, we told you that the FCC was paid a visit by the Nokia RM-877 which is believed to be...

Nokia developer pages now reference quad-core Snapdragon 800 with Adreno 330 GPU

Nokia developer pages now reference quad-core Snapdragon 800 with Adreno 330 GPU yesterday, 03:08 42

Nokia is not working with that many processors from Qualcomm, so when a new one appears on its developer...

Microsoft Surface RT 32 GB to be offered at cost to schools and universities later this month

Microsoft Surface RT 32 GB to be offered at cost to schools and universities later this month yesterday, 01:39 10

Microsoft is allegedly prepping to give the Surface RT tablet to schools and universities for $199. That...

Is the app-gap between Windows Phone versus iTunes and Google Play really that wide?

Is the app-gap between Windows Phone versus iTunes and Google Play really that wide? yesterday, 00:28 48

On a regular basis, we discuss the various application ecosystems between the current top three...

Nokia RM-877 visits FCC wearing AT&T banding, could be the Nokia EOS

Nokia RM-877 visits FCC wearing AT&T banding, could be the Nokia EOS 3 days ago, 14:15 22

The Nokia RM-877 went calling on the FCC the other day, wearing AT&T's LTE bands (2,4,5 and 17); other...

Microsoft's brain makes Bing voice search results more accurate and twice as fast on WP8

Microsoft's brain makes Bing voice search results more accurate and twice as fast on WP8 3 days ago, 12:26 9

We've heard plenty about Google's neural network (aka the Skynet Brain) that has been extremely helpful...

Best new Android, iPhone and Windows Phone apps of the week

Best new Android, iPhone and Windows Phone apps of the week 3 days ago, 09:31 7

We are cherry-picking the best new arrivals and this week we’ve included some neat Window Phone apps...

’Mobile is eating the World’: see how phones and tablets are shaping the future

’Mobile is eating the World’: see how phones and tablets are shaping the future 3 days ago, 09:28 10

We often hear the term "post-PC era," mostly bandied about by Apple, which has a vested interest in the...

Pick up a SIM-free Nokia Lumia 820 for only $301

Pick up a SIM-free Nokia Lumia 820 for only $301 3 days ago, 22:18 4

The Nokia Lumia 820 launched last autumn with the debut of Windows Phone 8 and the middle tier device...

Ting to add a couple Windows Phone 8 devices next month

Ting to add a couple Windows Phone 8 devices next month 3 days ago, 21:32 1

The MVNO known as Ting, and operated by Tucows announced that it was planning on bringing two...

All systems go, GroupMe is still up and running again

All systems go, GroupMe is still up and running again 3 days ago, 20:54

Don't you hate it when you're using an app or web-page and suddenly things creep to a halt...

6Sec brings Vine like abilities to Windows Phone

6Sec brings Vine like abilities to Windows Phone 3 days ago, 18:49 1

Remember the scene in Jurrasic Park when Dr. Ian Malcolm says that life will find a way? The same can...

Windows Phone 8 CalDAV and CardDAV support demoed on video

Windows Phone 8 CalDAV and CardDAV support demoed on video 3 days ago, 18:16 3

As we know by now, Microsoft and Google have been in something of a spat. Google announced a while back...

More images and videos of the forthcoming Windows 8.1 reveal themselves

More images and videos of the forthcoming Windows 8.1 reveal themselves 4 days ago, 16:43 23

In addition to some newly uploaded videos highlighting some of the updated apps, we have some...

Did we see the Nokia Lumia phablet?

Did we see the Nokia Lumia phablet? 4 days ago, 14:36 44

Saturday night, we showed you a picture of what looked like mass produced aluminum chassis for the soon...

Is it the metallic Nokia EOS that is launching soon?

Is it the metallic Nokia EOS that is launching soon? 4 days ago, 01:08 43

The Nokia EOS mystery deepens; on Friday, we showed you a version of the Nokia EOS with a metallic chassis...

HSN drops price of Nokia Lumia 521 to $129.95

HSN drops price of Nokia Lumia 521 to $129.95 4 days ago, 19:52 11

In the mid 1980's, before the internet was a household presence, and a razor was something you would...

Two Nokia Lumia phablets and a low priced Nokia Lumia 920 on the way?

Two Nokia Lumia phablets and a low priced Nokia Lumia 920 on the way? 15 Jun 2013, 14:43 40

A published report on Saturday details a pair of Nokia Lumia phablets on the way with one coming in the...

Microsoft set to pay out more cash to bring developers to Windows Phone

Microsoft set to pay out more cash to bring developers to Windows Phone 15 Jun 2013, 12:08 27

This isn't the first time that we've written a story about Microsoft offering cash to attract developers...

More Nokia EOS metal lens cap pictures leak, one in black and the other in white

More Nokia EOS metal lens cap pictures leak, one in black and the other in white 15 Jun 2013, 03:38 56

On Friday morning, we showed you some photos of a version of the Nokia EOS chassis made from metal; we...

Acer executive: If Nokia goes with Android, they'd be a force to be reckoned with

Acer executive: If Nokia goes with Android, they'd be a force to be reckoned with 14 Jun 2013, 13:50 97

At Computex, Acer hinted that they might be releasing a Windows Phone 8 model in the first half of next...

EU looking into Google's Android licensing, asks makers if they were forced to delay competing devices

EU looking into Google's Android licensing, asks makers if they were forced to delay competing devices 14 Jun 2013, 07:46 33

EU Commission officials are looking into Google's practices for licensing Android to manufacturers, with...

The GoPro Hero 3 action camera is totally rad! Here's how to control it from a smartphone

The GoPro Hero 3 action camera is totally rad! Here's how to control it from a smartphone 14 Jun 2013, 06:01 1

Summer is about to arrive officially in just a week. For many that is going to be an ideal opportunity...

Aluminum Nokia EOS chassis leaks out, 41 MP PureView sensor stamped in

Aluminum Nokia EOS chassis leaks out, 41 MP PureView sensor stamped in 14 Jun 2013, 05:16 70

An engineering prototype of the Nokia EOS has leaked, and this one is crafted out of aluminum, instead...

Microsoft finally launches its Office Mobile for iPhone on Apple App Store

Microsoft finally launches its Office Mobile for iPhone on Apple App Store 14 Jun 2013, 05:08 16

Today, Microsoft has finally launched its Office Mobile application for iPhone and iPad, a gorgeous looking...

Microsoft again borrows Siri for comparison ad matching the Dell XPS 10 with the Apple iPad

Microsoft again borrows Siri for comparison ad matching the Dell XPS 10 with the Apple iPad 14 Jun 2013, 03:50 31

You might remember the two recent ads run by Microsoft that put up the ASUS VivoTab Smart against the...

Nokia Lumia 925 shows off Datasense app

Nokia Lumia 925 shows off Datasense app 13 Jun 2013, 19:51 19

The Nokia Lumia 925 already comes with the GDR2 (General Distribution Release) update pre-installed;...

It's not stealing when Apple does it, because it wasn't stealing when Google did it either

It's not stealing when Apple does it, because it wasn't stealing when Google did it either 13 Jun 2013, 16:17 230

Every time there are new features announced for iOS, there is an uproar around the web about Apple "stealing"...

New Windows ads put away attacks and tout its unified design

New Windows ads put away attacks and tout its unified design 13 Jun 2013, 12:13 35

For a while there, Microsoft got pretty negative with its advertising. It came out with ads that were...

Nokia is planning to reinvent the ZOOM at its next big event

Nokia is planning to reinvent the ZOOM at its next big event 13 Jun 2013, 11:42 171

And just like that folks, the good people over at Nokia penned a date for its next big event – one where...

Nokia EOS leaks out once again, posing next to a Lumia 920 and it’s hard to tell the difference

Nokia EOS leaks out once again, posing next to a Lumia 920 and it’s hard to tell the difference 13 Jun 2013, 04:05 67

The Nokia EOS, aka Nokia codename Elvis, the Nokia superphone with a 41-megapixel PureView camera has...

Humor: Some Nokia enthusiasts have some fun at Samsung’s expense

Humor: Some Nokia enthusiasts have some fun at Samsung’s expense 13 Jun 2013, 02:19 50

If one were to have an objective initial reaction upon seeing the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, it might...

Nokia Lumia 925 now available in the U.K.

Nokia Lumia 925 now available in the U.K. 12 Jun 2013, 14:48 39

The Nokia Lumia 925 is now available in the U.K. a couple of days after being released in Germany; the...

Photo hints that the Huawei Ascend W2 will be water resistant

Photo hints that the Huawei Ascend W2 will be water resistant 12 Jun 2013, 12:25 17

Chinese handset manufacturer is teasing the Huawei Ascend W2, the second Windows Phone flavored handset...

MetroPCS starts its BYOD service today

MetroPCS starts its BYOD service today 12 Jun 2013, 11:37 5

As we told you earlier this month that it would, MetroPCS has launched its own Bring Your Own Device...

Phone makers move away from Windows Phone because of high licensing fees and Nokia competition

Phone makers move away from Windows Phone because of high licensing fees and Nokia competition 11 Jun 2013, 03:34 152

Phone makers are either moving away from Windows Phone or putting their plans for the platform on hold…

MapQuest comes to Windows Phone 8

MapQuest comes to Windows Phone 8 10 Jun 2013, 18:19 3

There is no shortage of navigation and mapping apps available for smartphone platforms and one of the...

Nokia now sells 80.2% of all Windows Phone devices

Nokia now sells 80.2% of all Windows Phone devices 10 Jun 2013, 08:39 85

In May 2013, Nokia grew its market share holding 80.2% of all Windows Phone sales. Windows Phone 8 also...

Nokia launches Lumia 925 with new Glance Screen feature

Nokia launches Lumia 925 with new Glance Screen feature 10 Jun 2013, 05:43 48

Nokia is rolling out the metal-built Lumia 925 today in Europe and the fresh Nokia flagship will come...

 
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