The Nokia Blog » demo http://thenokiablog.com News, Guides, Reviews, Videos for the Nokia Fanatics Thu, 24 May 2012 03:32:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Video: Don’t Forget Birthdays with Social Birthday Tile http://thenokiablog.com/2012/05/05/social-birthday-tile-demo/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/05/05/social-birthday-tile-demo/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 02:26:34 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9567 Social Birthday Tile uses your Facebook account to figure out which friends of yours have birthdays this week and show it on a live tile! In the app itself, you can go and post on your friend’s wall using message templates. You can see how it works on my Nokia Lumia 800. You can also [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/05/05/social-birthday-tile-demo/feed/ 0 Video: Create a Photo Collage with Super Camera on Windows Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2012/04/30/demo-super-camera-windows-phone/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/04/30/demo-super-camera-windows-phone/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:48:30 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9549 Super Camera lets you create a photo collage on your Windows Phone. You can combine several photos and then share to Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo, and Tencent Weibo. This app was shown off to me by a Windows Phone user in the Philippines. I liked it too, so I had to install it on my [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/04/30/demo-super-camera-windows-phone/feed/ 0 Demo: Creative Studio for Windows Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2012/03/17/demo-creative-studio/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/03/17/demo-creative-studio/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:29:06 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9486 Creative Studio by Nokia was just released in the Windows Phone Marketplace. It lets you take photos with live special effects, edit existing photos and also an option for panorama. It’s absolutely free, so there’s no reason not to try it. I made a video to show you how it looks on my Nokia Lumia [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/03/08/google-search-windows-phone-update/feed/ 0 Nokia 808 PureView Imaging Technologies Explained by Nokia’s Head of Imaging Experience http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-808-pureview-imaging-technologies/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-808-pureview-imaging-technologies/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:12:23 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9441 I can talk to Damian Dinning, Nokia’s head of imaging experience, about cameras for hours, but edited this video down to just 5 minutes. In this video, he talks about the PureView Technology that was introduced in the Nokia 808 PureView. PureView is the combination of high performance optics, high performance sensor, and Nokia industry-leading [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-808-pureview-imaging-technologies/feed/ 0 Nokia Asha 202 First Look at MWC 2012 http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-asha-202-first-look-mwc/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-asha-202-first-look-mwc/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:28:02 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9439 We’re live at Mobile World Congress and got a look at the Nokia Asha 202. It features Dual SIM Easy Swap technology with dedicated SIM manager to personalize the phone and save up to five SIM cards with unique information. It has a 2-megapixel camera, music player, FM radio, Nokia Browser, and Bluetooth connectivity, and [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-asha-202-first-look-mwc/feed/ 0 Hands-on Nokia Lumia 900 DC-HSPA Global Variant at MWC 2012 http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-lumia-900-global-hands-on/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-lumia-900-global-hands-on/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:41:40 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9437 After launching the Nokia Lumia 900 as its first LTE smartphone, Nokia is also making the Nokia Lumia 900 available around the world in a DC-HSPA variant, for high speed data connection (42Mbits download) in countries where LTE is not available. We ask Nokia for any other changes. Video after the jump You can also [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-nano-magic/feed/ 0 Nokia Asha 302 First Look & Hands-on at MWC 2012 http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-asha-302-first-look/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-asha-302-first-look/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:31:50 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9433 Here’s a first look at the Nokia Asha 302 from Mobile World Congress. The Nokia Asha 302 is Nokia’s first Series 40 phone to support Mail for Exchange, giving people access to their emails, contacts and calendar on an exchange server. That and a stylish QWERTY keyboard make it ideal for young entrepreneurs and professionals [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/28/nokia-asha-302-first-look/feed/ 0 Nokia 808 PureView hands-on http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/27/nokia-808-pureview-hands-on/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/27/nokia-808-pureview-hands-on/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:13:51 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9429 We get a first look at the Nokia 808 PureView during Mobile World Congress. It has a whopping 41 megapixel camera. It’s not all about megapixels though. Out of the box, Nokia turns on PureView mode which lets you shoot 3MP, 5MP, or 8MP. This gives the Nokia 808 the ability to zoom without loss [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/27/nokia-808-pureview-hands-on/feed/ 0 Demo: Carbon Twitter App for Windows Phone Now Available http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/12/carbon-twitter-app-demo/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/12/carbon-twitter-app-demo/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:01:22 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9397 Carbon for Windows Phone is finally available at the Marketplace. It’s a new Twitter app you should check out. The current version is 1.1 and it costs $1.99. They’re already on their way to release version 1.2 that supports trial mode so you can try the app for free before purchase. I shot a video [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/12/carbon-twitter-app-demo/feed/ 0 Demo: Seesmic Ping Goes Live. Post Anywhere, Anytime http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/07/demo-seesmic-ping/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/07/demo-seesmic-ping/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:26:36 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9386 Facebook and Twitter addicts are going to like Seesmic Ping for Windows Phone. It will let you post to multiple Twitter accounts, Facebook profile, multiple Facebook pages, and more in one try. What’s great is that photos and links look like they’ve been posted natively. You can also schedule posts. Here’s a video of how [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/02/07/demo-seesmic-ping/feed/ 0 4th & Mayor Update 3.2, Best Foursquare App for Windows Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2012/01/23/4th-and-mayor-foursquare-app/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/01/23/4th-and-mayor-foursquare-app/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:02:41 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9323 4th & Mayor is currently the favorite Foursquare application for Windows Phone. I can’t believe I haven’t made a video for this before. Version 3.2 just came out with two new major features: restaurant menu and QR check-in. These features are not yet in the iPhone app so Windows Phone users get an exclusive experience! [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/01/23/4th-and-mayor-foursquare-app/feed/ 0 Panorama photos with Pano for Windows Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2012/01/17/pano-windows-phone/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/01/17/pano-windows-phone/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:54:50 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9307 Do you love to take panorama photos? Check out Pano on your Nokia Lumia phone. It’s an award-winning app that was ported from iOS that lets you take seamless panoramic photos straight from your phone. You can take up to sixteen photos, but I like to limit it to 3 or 4. Here’s my video [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/01/17/pano-windows-phone/feed/ 0 Video: Windows Phone as Facebook Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2012/01/04/windows-phone-facebook-phone/ http://thenokiablog.com/2012/01/04/windows-phone-facebook-phone/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:56:06 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9264 If you’re a big Facebook user, you’ll notice the nice integration within Windows Phone. It’s not even necessary to install any other app. After entering your account login at the settings menu, you’ll be able to update status, check-in, post to friends’ walls, check friends’ updates, share photos, view albums, and start a chat. I [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2012/01/04/windows-phone-facebook-phone/feed/ 0 Microsoft OneNote and Youtube Video Ideas. Nokia Lumia 800 Demo http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/30/onenote-nokia-lumia-800-demo/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/30/onenote-nokia-lumia-800-demo/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:26:47 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9251 I’ve been hunting down great apps at the Windows Phone Marketplace, but recently discovered one that’s already pre-installed. I’m talking about OneNote, which is part of Microsoft Office for Windows Phone. I’ve been using it to write down video ideas for our Youtube channel. Since it is stored in the cloud, I can see or [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/26/demo-radio-controlled/feed/ 0 Nokia Lumia 800 Demo: easyHeartRate Measures Heart Rate with the Camera http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/23/nokia-lumia-800-demo-easyheartrate/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/23/nokia-lumia-800-demo-easyheartrate/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:19:37 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9218 easyHeartRate is a cool Windows Phone app I’ve been showing off to friends. It measures your heart rate using your phone’s camera. How is that even possible? You just need to press a button and cover the camera lens with your fingertip. Watch my demo with the Nokia Lumia 800 to see how it works. [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/21/skycanner-demo/feed/ 0 Demo: Polyglot, Translation App for Windows Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/05/polyglot-translation-for-windows-phone/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/05/polyglot-translation-for-windows-phone/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:12:20 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9100 I keep finding great apps on the Nokia Lumia 800. Polyglot is another one I would highly recommend. It’s a Windows Phone app that puts the power of multilingual translation in the palm of your hand. I made a video to show you how it works. Check it out. You can also watch this video [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/05/polyglot-translation-for-windows-phone/feed/ 0 Metrotube Now Available at Windows Phone Marketplace http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/29/metrotube-windows-phone-marketplace/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/29/metrotube-windows-phone-marketplace/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:18:59 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9082 Metrotube is now live on the Windows Phone Marketplace. It’s an awesome Youtube app that we recently previewed. The price is 99 cents, but for a limited time, the trial version is unrestricted, unlimited, and ad-free. This means you only pay if you love the app and think the devs deserve it. If you haven’t [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/29/metrotube-windows-phone-marketplace/feed/ 0 Nokia Lumia 800 Hidden Diagnostics Tool Demo http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/25/nokia-lumia-800-hidden-diagnostics/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/25/nokia-lumia-800-hidden-diagnostics/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:29:55 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9069 The Nokia Lumia 800 has a hidden diagnostics tool that provides tests for troubleshooting potential issues in the device. The tests are not necessarily complete and do not substitute authorized service repair, but I thought it’d be cool to show how to get access. You can also watch this video in HD on Youtube. Subscribe [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/25/nokia-lumia-800-hidden-diagnostics/feed/ 0 How to Edit Your Xbox Avatar on Windows Phone. Nokia Lumia 800 Demo http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/24/how-to-edit-xbox-avatar-windows-phone-nokia-lumia-800/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/24/how-to-edit-xbox-avatar-windows-phone-nokia-lumia-800/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:59:17 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9067 A product manager once showed me how to edit your Xbox Live avatar on the phone, but forgot to ask the name of the app. After some digging, I found it at the Marketplace. It’s called Xbox Live Extras and it’s free. I’m showing it here on the Nokia Lumia 800. You can also watch [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/24/how-to-edit-xbox-avatar-windows-phone-nokia-lumia-800/feed/ 0 Metrotube Demo on Nokia Lumia 800. Nice Youtube App for Windows Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/15/metrotube-demo-nokia-lumia-800/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/15/metrotube-demo-nokia-lumia-800/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:36:25 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9044 Here’s a demo of Metrotube on the Nokia Lumia 800. The official YouTube app for Windows Phone is ridiculous. As far as I can tell, it just opens the mobile Youtube website. Keep your eyes open for Metrotube, an alternative that shows how the official Youtube app should be. It’s currently in beta, but will [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/11/seesmic-2-nokia-lumia-800/feed/ 0 Demo: Thumba Photo Editor is like Photoshop for Windows Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/10/demo-thumb-photo-editor-windows-phone/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/10/demo-thumb-photo-editor-windows-phone/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:19:10 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9037 I keep finding new things to love about Windows Phone on the Nokia Lumia 800. I really like the deep integration third-party apps can have with the core Windows Phone experience. For example, let’s take a look at the app called Thumba Photo Editor. After taking a photo with the camera, you can head to [...]

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