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Nokia Discloses More Information on Its Agreement with Microsoft
In a press release published today, Nokia provided additional information on its agreement with Microsoft. In short, Nokia’s payments to Microsoft are expected to exceed Microsoft’s payments to Nokia by EUR 500 million. Quotes after the jump.
NY: Nokia Lumia 920 All Colors in Stock at Microsoft Holiday Store Roosevelt Field
While the wife was shopping at Roosevelt Field in New York, I stopped by the Microsoft Holiday Store. The Nokia Lumia 920′s are hard to find right now, so I was surprised the store had them in stock in all colors. If you’re in New York and want a Nokia Lumia 920, go drive over there before they run out, too.
Nokia & Microsoft Holding Press Conference September 5th
Microsoft and Nokia are expected to announce something related to Windows Phone 8 at a joint press conference on September 5th. We’re guessing new phones running the new OS. Nokia World is also happening at the same time, but that event may be reserved for carriers and partners only.
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?
You are Now Tweeting Via Microsoft
Now when you tweet your Windows Phone, it will say “via Microsoft.” Previously, it said, “via Windows Live.” I’m personally not a fan of this move. I think “via Windows Phone,” would make more sense. That’s actually what is being used for Facebook updates. What do you think?
Nokia Lumia 800 Entertainment Bundle Now Online at Microsoft Store
Want the Nokia Lumia 800 Entertainment Bundle, but don’t live near a Microsoft retail store? Well, now you can buy it at the Microsoft online store. It’s available in Black or Magenta for $899. It’s an insane price, but doesn’t seem so bad if you actually calculate the total cost of buying the devices in the bundle separately.
Packaging Photos of Nokia Lumia 800 Entertainment Bundle
The Nokia Lumia 800 Entertainment Bundle became available a couple of days ago. Thanks to @bluechrism, we now know how the packaging looks like. He stopped by one of the Microsoft Stores and took some photos. Unfortunately, he couldn’t look inside the box. Check it out.
$899 Nokia Lumia 800 Entertainment Bundle Now Available
The Nokia Lumia 800 Entertainment Bundle officially goes on display February 26th at Microsoft stores, but you can buy one now if you simply ask. The $899 price tag is a little high, so I’m curious how well the bundle will sell. The Nokia Lumia 800 will be unlocked and contract-free, supporting AT&T’s 3G network. To be more specific, it supports WCDMA/HSPA at 850/1900/2100.
Microsoft Paid Nokia $250M Last Quarter For Adopting Windows Phone, Billions More to Come
Nokia’s fourth quarter earnings was published earlier today. Here’s an interesting tidbit: Microsoft sent Nokia $250 million. According to Computer World, it was payment for Nokia to adopt Windows Phone. It was the first of many to come, expected to measure in the billions of US dollars.
Samsung to Acquire Nokia?
A few weeks ago, Nokia stepped forward to say that rumors of a Microsoft acquisition was baseless. How will Nokia respond now to the latest reports that Samsung is preparing to acquire them? The speculation originally came from the The Wall Street Journal. Mobile insider Eldar Murtazin tweeted this is a rumor started by Nokia to put pressure on Microsoft.
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