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Nokia Lumia 928 Now Official
The Nokia Lumia 928 is now official. Nokia has a page at their website saying, “Capture the highlights.” It shows the front of the device taking a photo on the beach. It appears to have curved glass. No other details are provided other than to stay tuned for updates.
Rowi 3.4 Update, Twitter App for Windows Phone (Video)
Twitter application for Windows Phone, Rowi, was just updated to version 3.4. There are 2 new features that I’d like to mention. You can now receive tweets instantly inside of Rowi. No need to click a refresh button or pull-down to refresh. You can now also receive push notifications instantly. No more delays in getting notified of mentions, retweets, follows, or favorites.
Nokia Lumia 521 Shows Up Temporarily at Walmart
T-mobile’s exclusive Nokia Lumia 521 went on sale at Walmart’s online store this weekend, but it quickly became unavailable. The price was $129.99 without requiring a 2-year contract. It wasn’t supposed to go on sale until the 11th, so maybe someone at Walmart accidentally pressed a button early and quickly fixed their mistake. Or maybe they decided to sell some devices early to check interest.
Nokia Lumia 928 Spotted at Private Nokia Concert
Nokia hosted a small, private concert last night with artist Ed Sheeran (headliner for Taylor Swift) in New York City. I expected a launch for the rumored Nokia Lumia 928, but Nokians told me when I got there that we wouldn’t see anything new. I later found out they weren’t telling the whole truth.
Untappd for Windows Phone (Video)
Untappd for Windows Phone just arrived at the Windows Phone store. It’s great for anyone that enjoys beer. It lets you find nearby craft beers and bars, see what beers are popular, as well as see where your friends are drinking. Watch how this app works on the Nokia Lumia 920.
Facebook Beta for Windows Phone (Video)
Microsoft just released an updated but still beta version of Facebook. The design looks new. The huge header titles are gone. Other features include support for high-res photos, post sharing, and Facebook Timeline. Watch it on my Nokia Lumia 920.
IOS 7 Going Flat Like Windows Phone
The next update for the iOS is rumored to feature a “very, very flat” interface according to 9to5mac’s sources. It has a level of flatness similar to Windows Phone and Metro UI, says one of their sources. I wonder how iOS users are going to react to this change.
iPhone vs Galaxy Users Fight (Video)
Windows Phone just published an awesome video you have to watch. iPhone users and Samsung users go at it during a wedding. Don’t fight. Switch to Lumia.
Deal: Refurbished Nokia Lumia 920 for $0.99 at AT&T
Don’t want to spend too much for the Nokia Lumia 920? You can have a refurbished one for 99 cents with contract over at AT&T. This deal is available online only and you can choose from white or the black model.
Nokia Lumia 521 Price and Availability
We checked out the Nokia Lumia 521 earlier, but we now know about its pricing and availability. The Windows Phone 8 device will be sold by HSN for $149.95 without contract on April 27th. Microsoft Stores and Walmart will carry the phone on May 11th.
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