Archive for June, 2012
Google Nexus 7 Tablet Infringes Nokia Patents
According to Foss Patents, Google nor Asus has yet to work out license agreements with Nokia. This is interesting because the Nexus 7 was just announced. The new tablet has a 7-inch HD display running the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. It costs $199, but will Google need to raise the price once it has cleared all of the necessary patent rights?
Video: Nokia Lumia 800 Tango Update, Internet Sharing FINALLY!
The new Tango software update for the Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 710 started rolling out this week. Go open up Zune for PC or Windows Phone Connector on your Mac to check if you’re eligible. Another way to check is by going to Nokia’s software update page. It will tell you which regions have it now.
Video: Nokia Lumia Tango Update, Flip-to-Silence Alternative
Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 710 owners are currently waiting for the Windows Phone Tango update. Two features in this update are Internet Sharing and flip-to-silence. These features are actually already available on the Nokia Lumia 900. If you can’t wait, there’s actually a quicker way to silence a call without the Tango update.
Ford and Nokia Join to Research the Future of Driving
Ford’s research organization will use the Nokia Location Platform to advance innovation for smart and connected vehicles. This includes Nokia’s NAVTEQ Map, as well as cloud services and APIs. For example, Ford’s concept car will learn driver behavior to control, improve upon and personalize vehicle performance.
Deal: All Nokia Lumia 900 Colors Now $0.01 at Amazon USA
The Nokia Lumia 900 in cyan, black, and white are now only a penny at Amazon USA. The usual catch applies, which is a requirement of a 2-year contract. At launch, the Nokia Lumia 900 was sold for $100 with a 2-year contract. That’s a 99.99% discount.
Video: Camera Extras for Nokia Lumia Now Available
Camera Extras is now available for some Nokia Lumia owners. Luckily, I’m able to download it on my Nokia Lumia 900. This app will add 4 new options to your built-in camera settings. Take a look at the video.
5 Great Apps for Travel on Nokia Lumia
As I’m traveling in Asia with the wife, there are apps on my Nokia Lumia 900 that have been getting a lot of usage. I’m featuring 5 of them in this video: Weatherbug, Tripadvisor, Nokia Transit beta, Currency, and Skyscanner. See how they work on the Nokia Lumia 900 in my demo video.
Nokia 808 PureView Coming to USA, UPDATE: 3G for ATT & Tmo
Just as we expected, Nokia announced today the Nokia 808 PureView is going to launch in the US. Nokia Conversations says it will be unlocked and unsubsidized through Amazon USA for $699. There’s something weird about this announcement, though.
Nokia Hints Something for June 18th. Update: Nokia 808 PureView in the US
It was all over the blogs yesterday that Microsoft is announcing something on June 18th, but now it seems Nokia is showing something too. Coincidence? The Nokia US Facebook page just uploaded a photo with 06.18.12 in bold letters with a map of Hawaii in the background. What does it mean?
Video: Speed Test for Windows Phone with Quick Bandwidth Test
Quick Bandwidth Test for Windows Phone does exactly what the app’s name says. It’ll give you your network connection speeds. The simple app have no fancy graphics or animations that might affect test results. Take a look at this hands-on demo from my Nokia Lumia 900 before you try it.
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