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Sim-Free Nokia Lumia 920 arriving in the UK on November 13th
Scared off commitment and want a Lumia 920? Starting from November 13th you’ll be able to pick up a sim-Free 920 If your in the UK. Clove will be stocking the handset and it will be 4G compatible so you’ll be good to go if you want to use one of EE’s delayed sim-only plans.
The sim-free Lumia 920 will cost you £520 ($826) which is very expensive considering the Nexus 4 starts at £240 and is arguably the better phone but for your hard earned cash you do get the latest Windows Phone 8 handset which has a 1.5GHz processor, 4.5-inch 1280 x 768 display, 1GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and built in wireless charging.
Via: TechnoBuffalo
Source: Clove
Nokia Lumia 820, mid-range handset running Windows Phone 8
Only just with a slightly lower specification than the Lumia 920, Nokia announce the Lumia 820. This will be Nokia’s mid-range phone but it’s still got a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch display, 5-megapixel camera and 8GB of storage which can be increased by a microSD card.
Going back to the late 90′s, Nokia are reintroducing exchangeable covers for the Lumia 820.
When released the Nokia Lumia 820 will be available on T-Mobile and AT&T.
Via: The Verge
Nokia announce the Lumia 920
Today at the Windows Phone 8 event, Nokia have announced the Lumia 920. As Nokia’s new Windows Phone flagship it beats all the previous specs of the Lumia 900. The biggest change from the original Lumia phones is that it runs Windows Phone 8.The biggest internal spec change would be the 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor. The display has also been increased, now it’s a 4.5-inches with what Nokia are calling ‘PureMotion HD+. Battery capacity is 2,000mAh, NFC makes and appearance and last but not least the Nokia Lumia 920 has an 8-megapixel PureView that can record video in 1080p.
Pink Nokia Lumia 900 coming to AT&T
When it comes to Windows Phone the Lumia 900 will be the first port of call for people when thinking about investing in Microsoft’s mobile OS. The polycarbonate constructed phone has drawn some interest towards Windows Phone and Nokia but both Nokia and Microsoft would of expected the Lumia 900 to make a bigger splash than it has thus far.
Now to get people talking about the Lumia 900 again, Nokia are releasing a Pink version exclusively to AT&T. The Pink Version is identical to all other Lumia 900′s in all but colour so your still getting Nokia’s 4.3-inch ClearBlack display, 1.4GHz processor and a 8-megapixel camera.
You’ll be able to order the pink Lumia 900 from July 15th in a AT&T store or from their site.
Source: Nokia conversations
Popular Nokia game Snake makes its comeback
If you owned a Nokia phone in the late 90′s – early 2000′s your phone probably came pre-loaded with the game Snake. Snake would give you literally hours of gaming pleasure and although it was not a multiplayer game, people would become highly competitive with their friends trying to beat each others top scores.
Now Snake is making a reappearance as Snake 2K for current Nokia Windows Phones. Snake 2K keeps to the same formula as the old skool game, feed your snake and try to control it while it grows incredible large.
Snake 2K is in the Windows Phone Marketplace for 0.79p and is available for the Nokia Lumia 610, Nokia Lumia 710, Nokia Lumia 800 and the Nokia Lumia 900.
Nokia Lumia 900 NOT delayed for the UK
Reports have been doing the rounds that the launch for the UK Nokia Lumia 900 has been pushed back. Various UK retailers had the release date set as April 27th, but Nokia say that they have been overzealous with their dates and that the phone is coming “very soon”. Nokia have said the device is still on schedule and now we’ll likely see the handset released on May 14th.
Via: Pocket-lint
Lumia 900 data fix already here
Not due out until the 16th, Nokia have released the software update for the Lumia 900 to fix its data connection issue. Owners of the phone can connect it to a PC or Mac to receive the update or they still have the option of exchanging their current Lumia 900 for a new one at an AT&T store.
Nokia confirm data issues for Lumia 900 and make it free for everyone while their at it
For some of the early adopters of the Lumia 900 came unwelcome problems with data connectivity. Now Nokia have officially confirmed that the problem is software related and an update is due out on April 16th or if you don’t feel like updating your phone AT&T will gladly replace it. As a gesture of good will AT&T will credit anyone buying a Lumia 900 between now and the April 21st with $100 credit on their bill.
Via: Engadget
UK pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 900 start today
Recently going on sale in the US to mixed reviews, the Lumia 900 has just entered the pre-order phase for us here in the UK. You can pre-order the Lumia 900 from Phones4u and they say your order will be delivered by April 27th. If you order today you’ll receive a free Nokia Play 360 Wireless Speaker and plans start from £36 per month if you want to wave the upfront cost of the handset. Phones4u have both the white and black versions for you to order, with your choice of networks limited to only 3 options and the moment , Vodafone, O2 and Orange.
Source: Phones4u
Nokia Lumia 900 pre-orders begin for AT&T and Walmart
Everyone that had been patiently waiting for the Lumia 900 need wait no more. AT&T and Walmart have opened up pre-orders for the windows phone and as the leaks suggest the Nokia Lumia 900 will only set you back $99.99 from AT&T on a 2 year contract. Though $99.99 is a steal for a high end phone, Walmart will do you one better and offer you the phone for $49.99 with a 2 year agreement and the good news keeps coming, new AT&T customers signing a contract will be able to get the handset for free via a $100 online rebate.
Via: Engadget
