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The Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 are both launching in multiple markets and word has got round from Nokia that the company's latest Windows Phone 8 hardware will be released in India by early 2013. According to multiple reports from consumers who have contacted Nokia's support channel, the company is planning to launch the Lumia 920 and 820 in the first week of January 2013, while the Lumia 620 will be hitting stores in the last week of the month.
Nokia's flagship, the Lumia 920 is the company's high-end Windows Phone 8 device, which sports a number of features to make the expensive price tag seem well worth the investment. Microsoft's new mobile platform is being pushed by not only the Finnish manufacturer, but also HTC and Samsung, with the latter finally bringing the ATIV S to market.
We've recently looked at Nokia India starting to promote the Lumia 510 through the publication of a new advertisement, as well as the launch of a new website. Trendify.In (www.trendify.in) will provide a location for consumers to aggregate social connections.
India is an important market to tackle, much like Asia, the US and Europe, with a significant room for low end Windows Phones to absorb marketshare from Android and feature mobile devices. Nokia has always taken the low-end market seriously, which it hopes to continue with more affordable smartphones. The Lumia 510 and Lumia 620 are two handsets that fit the mould.
It's a certainty that Nokia will be launching its next wave of smartphones in India, but with the latest information we could be seeing the device early next year. A thread has been created on our forum to cover the Lumia handsets heading to India, so be sure to engage with other members in discussion.
Already got my 920 It's awesome!
WP8 is an easy-to-use OS (much like IOS). Coming from Android (and that too, a custom ROM), it's taking some time to get used to the fact that not everything is customizable
For the Lumia 920, the hardware is absolutely top-notch. It feels big to hold in the hand and kinda heavy (I like). On the other hand, iPhone 5 is extremely light.
The battery lasted me for a full day with moderate use - 3G push (Gmail and Exchange), Clicking some photos (without flash), Browsing and Facebook. On Edge, for the same usage, it lasted me 1.5 days (charged it when it dropped to 20%). Would have gone on for another couple of hours though.
While playing games, the battery drops. Same is the observation if you have NFC enabled. So, I have only Location set to ON. NFC, WiFi and Bluetooth are OFF and are turned on only when required.
What I like the most about the phone is that it's blazing fast! Starting the camera from the lock screen (just press down on shutter button) takes only about 1 sec to start up cam.
More apps are needed though, the market is sorely lacking in variety. Most of the apps I use are there on the market place, but there is hardly any choice apart from the standard options.
Now this is great news :thumbup:
Been wondering - why they kept ignoring their biggest market
nikufellow said:
Now this is great news :thumbup:
Been wondering - why they kept ignoring their biggest market
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I am confused between the 8S and the 820.... But the 820 is coming up as a winner... Better specs overall...
I'm awaiting the 620
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I am already holding Lumia 920. One of the first 100 persons to order
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If you hate it :
I've bought myself a NOKIA E61 few days ago and I can say : no Windows Mobile powered phone, including Universal, is even in the same league as E61!!!
If you're fed up with a size and weight of an universal, if you want a RELIABLE and excellent working 3G/Wi-Fi enabled smartphone then look no further.
I was using Windows powered PDA/Phones and smartphones for last few years and now I still can't get used to not having to soft reset my phone AT ALL, that the battery lasts THREE DAYS, that it doesn't hangs up with no reason, that IT JUST WORKS the way it should with brilliant reception and call sound quality.
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I know that maybe I shouldn't say that on this forum, but as an EXEC user since 2005 I just know what the problems with them are.
And if you wanna buy an EXEC:
Mine is for sale
Used, boxed with all accessories, factory unlocked, Windows Mobile 6 installed and running
plus brand new spare battery
plus 4GB Mini SD card with SD adaptor !!
COLLECTION ONLY IN LONDON!!!
Please PM me with your price offers.
Wait few more days or weeks and You ll see how reliable E61 is. My friend bought it few months ago and he have problems with it - mainly with not answered calls and signal drops during conversations. I ve checked many different mobile platforms - standard Symbian, UIQ, pocket pc and palmos treos.
All of them have their own problems. And I always considered windows as the most unstable platform but it really turns out theres no difference. Even few days ago We spoke with my friend about his nokia comm. 9500 and problems he have with this phone.
Seriously - I think those devices are too complicated for now to be absolutely flawless. Such a geeks like us can play with them, upgrade rom countless times etc . but if You need something strud buy normal, simple phone.
In fact I am also tired of endless small problems in my Universal and I am considering to exchange it with IE Motorola K1. Of course I am not completly out of mind and want to buy additionall Fujitsu P1610 as a "neccesarry" addition.
Best regards,
Piotr
I like Symbian phones, but as phones, for PDA devices you still can't beat Windows Mobile.
It's comparing a bicycle to a car, yes, for short distances, they are both good, and in city areas a bike will get you there faster and cheaper, but there are some things you just can't, or at least wouldn't want to do on a bike.
Every device has it's place, if you're so happy with the E61, I would suggest you were using the wrong device for your needs for a long time, rather than the PocketPC's not being very good.
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I like Symbian phones, but as phones, for PDA devices you still can't beat Windows Mobile.
It's comparing a bicycle to a car, yes, for short distances, they are both good, and in city areas a bike will get you there faster and cheaper, but there are some things you just can't, or at least wouldn't want to do on a bike.
Every device has it's place, if you're so happy with the E61, I would suggest you were using the wrong device for your needs for a long time, rather than the PocketPC's not being very good.
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Well said that man!
Nokia E61 would have been awesome if it had touch screen.
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Nokia E61 would have been awesome if it had touch screen.
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how true... how true... I've had an HP h6315, and now an iMate JasJar... Ever since the HP, I can't get along with an "untouchable" screen! I even put my fingers on my friends Sony Ericssons' screen before I say "sorry for the fingerprint, man, I though I was a touchscreen" ;-)
The Nokie 6270 is pretty good, especially with its VGA camcording @ 30FPS with digital zoom! Wish it was more "PC-like" and "touchable" ;-)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/motorola-pro-announced-with-gingerbread-few-other-improvements/
The changes are as follows:
Screen resolution is going from HVGA (320x480) to VGA (480x640)
Battery capacity gets a bump from 1420 mAh to 1600 mAh
Android 2.3 (instead of 2.2)
4GB internal memory (over 2GB in the Pro)
Rounder form factor
Weighs 113g (down from 134g)
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I think that's it. Thoughts? I, for one, certainly welcome the more capacious battery and higher screen resolution (though that's hardly a big deal on such a small screen). I'm a bit bummed that they didn't use this opportunity to make the screen a bit larger, and include directional keys.
Quite disappointed actually - what is this? A facelift?
This could have been a serious opportunity for Motorola to really create a "grim reaper" for the new Blackberry - and they are just giving it away with something that is already out-dated before its even out! No dual-core cpu? No front-facing camera? Only a VGA screen?? I mean come on .. once in a time, Droids were top of the line Android devices with the latest tech and now Moto just seems to retreat and leave that job to Samsung and LG ... Oh and something else, it doesnt look half as attractive and cheeky as the original Pro ... just my 2 cents ..
No front camera + no screen size increase = FAIL.
I mean come on, how hard is it to make that screen a 3.5 inch? Or at least a 3.3?
I just wish I could get it here in the US. I really don't want to go to Verizon just to get this style of phone.
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I just wish I could get it here in the US. I really don't want to go to Verizon just to get this style of phone.
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I've read in several places that it's anticipated to come to the US as well. It evidently has support for both AT&T and T-Mobile: http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/08/30/motorola.pro.plus.unveiled/
Even if it doesn't get an official release in the US, it should be fairly easy to get an unlocked one from overseas.
The phone is definitely a disappointment for me. I love my Pro, and I was looking forward to some sort of significant bump up. Oh well, I guess I'll start looking elsewhere.
Great. I want the better resolution. My BB 9780 had SUCH a glorious screen, the Droid Pro aint bad, but it aint stellar either. Can't wait for this to come out.
Getting my MOTOROLA PRO+ (AKA: MB632, "Elway Plus", apparently...), on Monday, from the UK... Very disappointed to see that there is very little (practically nothing), about said device - and even about its predecessor the DROID PRO - but yet other "not-so-good" (but similar in a way) devices (ie: Samsung Cha-Cha), do even have custom ROMs available at this stage!
This is a very good device (on paper at the moment, I will find out more in 48h when I finally have it) but for those of us that want a "bar" type, qwerty keyboarded, Android smartphone, for mostly emails, texting, calls (obviously) and - most important (at least as far as Im concerned): one of the best battery lives amongst all Android devices! - this is a dream! ...but of course if you are one of them people who use their smartphones more like a tablet (movies, games, music, etc.) than a phone, then this device is not for you...
MOTOROLA PRO+ "Temp Forum"
Im hoping not to be contravening any rules here but since there is barely any info on the MOTOROLA PRO+ at the moment (not much info either on its predecessor MOTOROLA (DROID) PRO), I though all little bits of infor around (I have posted a few things in different places) could be gathered in one place - HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19973225#post19973225 ...at least until when (and if) a dedicated section is created for this device...
Vote for Motorola Pro+ Forum
everyone should go to: Link and vote +1 for a separate Motorola Pro+ Forum
I just got mine ordered and should be here soon. I'm actually excited. I've been using blackberries for 5 years and selling phones for just about the same length of time. I switched to android but after a year I still find typing to still be a pain and a blackberry just can't be fully replaced due to their amazing keyboards. All keyboard android alternatives are horrible. After reading all the reviews this phone sounds exactly like a perfect combination of android meets blackberry.
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Microsoft will show Windows Phone 8, the next version of its mobile operating system, during an event to be held on June 20 -- a date which conveniently falls between Apple's WWDC 2012 and Google I/O.
June is all set to be packed full of mobile operating system goodness. In less than a week’s time, Apple will hold its Worldwide Developer Conference, where it will almost certainly reveal iOS 6, then at the end of the month during Google I/O, the next version of Android will likely be one of the stars. Thanks to the source : DigitalTrends
Microsoft announced it would hold a Windows Phone Summit in-between a few months ago, but it wasn’t clear exactly what the June 20 event would be about. Invitations have now begun to circulate, and happily it’s going to give us “a sneak peek of the future of Windows Phone.”
At the moment, the future of Windows Phone as we know it is Windows Phone 8, or Apollo as it’s also known.
Leaked details on Apollo indicate the OS has been completely rewritten, improving on many of the strict hardware restrictions Microsoft imposed on early Windows Phones.
This could include support for higher screen resolutions, dual-core and possibly quad-core processors, user-expandable memory and NFC. Additionally, Skype may be integrated into the OS, and Windows Phone 8 could bring about the demise of Microsoft’s Zune software.
As well as introducing the OS, Microsoft could also put existing Windows Phone owners out of their misery, by telling them whether Apollo will be compatible with devices running Mango or not. Reports have varied so far, with some saying yes, and others saying a very emphatic no.
A bold move for Microsoft
With the mobile industry emphasizing software enhancements as much — if not more — than hardware innovation recently, the opportunity to see the three major players’ future plans in the same month is excellent news for consumers.
By the end of this month, anyone planning on purchasing a new phone later this year, or switching to a new ecosystem, could potentially make an informed choice on the spot. It’s a bold move on Microsoft’s part to park itself right in the middle of its competitors big events, and shows how serious it is about turning its low market share around. It’s a completely different approach to Samsung, who avoided the press blitz associated with Mobile World Congress, and instead launched the Galaxy S3 at a solo event several months after.
Chances are it’s not just going to be the schedules of these preview events that coincide either. A new iPhone could arrive around September or October, Google has been rumored to open its new online store around October or November, and when’s the expected release of both Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8? Yep, September or October. The latter half of 2012 is looking very exciting indeed.
I have been waiting for windows phone to come good. With W8 and WP8 this should happen. Looking forward to moving over to WP8 when my contract expires later in the year. Personally think it is going to be a BIG year end for Microsoft. Can't wait
Getting a new phone soon and would like to hear your opinions.
Lumia
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I said opinions, please elaborate why you think I should get the Lumia 920.
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I said opinions, please elaborate why you think I should get the Lumia 920.
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The hardware is way better. Oled touchscreen that works through gloves etc. Nokia drive. The camera is WAY better.
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Lumia has four times the storage for the same price (both are non expandable). Lumia has louder speakers. It has a bigger battery.
To me, the only advantages of the 8x are the less chubby feel (shouldn't be a problem coming from this phone, though) and the better (imo) design. Also the front camera is a tad better.
This is in the wrong forum.
A discussion I had once with my friend...
Me:"Damn, the HTC 8x is so f*cking sexy! If only it were-"
Me & Friend:"Any good at all." (spoken together).
It's a nice device but it's just a normal phone. The competition (lumia) has a lot of features you'd be a fool to turn down.
I'm personally going to get the 820 over the 920 for the following reasons:
-I refuse to buy a phone with non-removable battery (the 920).
-I currently have a 4.7" phone, which is honestly a tad too big to be practical. The best fit for my hand was my 3.2" phone. They don't make good phone that small anymore, but the 820 being 4.3" is fine.
-The 820's SD card slot is going to be a strong point because WP8 allows for sideloading xaps, and the SD slot is the best hope for cracking WP8.
-My current phone is 480x800 and I couldn't give a crap about higher resolutions. The hardware will perform better with such a low res and my battery will last longer.
ArtieQ said:
Getting a new phone soon and would like to hear your opinions.
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Don't you mean
"iPhone 5 or SGS3"
?
More seriously, have you tried asking in the WP8 section?
I'd say Nokia. Their hardware is unbeatable.
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I'm thinking about getting the HTC 8X and I have the Lumia 800 today. The reason for this is how it feels when you hold it, the 920 is just too big and heavy for me (and yes I know that the dimensions are quite similar but the HTC feels more slim). 920 has wireless charging and better camera (especially in low light) but the 8X has a great camera too. Also, I don't find any of the 920's colors attracting except for the white but it was very slippery to hold.
If you like the form factor of the 920 it's an amazing phone and if you prefer the HTCs slimmer design go for the HTC. Both are great phones!
I decided to go with the 920, I wanted the white but they only had black in stock so I settled. I hope I will be happy with it.
....I thought to get a Lumia 920 as a replacement for my HTC Mozart. However my provider (T-Mobile Germany) doesn't offer (yet?) this model. So I took the HTC 8X and I have to say that I am very satisfied with this device. Maybe the camera is somewhat better on the Lumia but the pictures I have taken so far are great and also the other features are absolutely satisfactory. So, if you don't absolutely need the better camera, I can recommend the HTC 8X (it is also cheaper)....
Yes, folks, you read that right. There’s the original Galaxy Grand, the just announced Galaxy Grand 2, and in a couple of months, there will be another Galaxy Grand sandwiched in between, dubbed the Galaxy Grand Lite (GT-I9060), according to one of our insiders. The device will be showcased at the MWC in late February, and is*something of a cross Grand and Grand 2 – it will have a 5-inch WVGA screen, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB internal storage with microSD slot, and a 2,100mAh battery.
Where it differs is the camera and Android version. The camera is expected to be a 5-megapixel unit on the rear and a very standard VGA camera on the front; our insider says the phone will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean – that’s probably just temporary, and the final product should have at least Android 4.3 out of the box. Dual SIM support is pretty much a given as well, as the Galaxy Grand has been a success in markets where phones with two SIM slots are quite popular (such as India and China), though that’s something we can’t confirm at this point.
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The Galaxy Grand Lite will be available in white, “Midnight Black”, “Lime Green”, and orange, from somewhere around the fifth week of 2014 (a couple of weeks before the MWC showcase). Why is Samsung making a Galaxy Grand Lite? Well, that’s a tough question to answer – it looks like the Korean company is taking things a step further when it comes to having multiple variants of their devices, this time extending the tradition to a device that comes somewhere in the lower mid-range spectrum of the market. It’s not a move that makes any sense to us, but hey, we aren’t making the decisions over at Samsung HQ.
SOURCE : sammobile.com
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LOL.......ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER SAMAUNG PRODUCT
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LOL.......ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER SAMAUNG PRODUCT
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Yep,Samsung Style
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They release soo much phones and update only a few of them..
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They release soo much phones and update only a few of them..
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yes you are right. that's Samsung strategy :I
Nokia at its height did the same... they diversified their products and tried to satisfy all kinds of consumer... let's just hope Samsung's fate will be different from Nokia now...
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Lol.....there was a time when NOKIA was at its highest peak. But in the course of time,it starting descending very poorly. You know why,because of their poor software. Symbian was good at initial stage but afterwards it couldn't stand firm in the growing android and ios competition. I had Nokia n8 and its OS was more than crap and slow. There was lack of development for it and most importantly less number of apps. In addition to these reosons there were also many flaws in It which lead SYMBIAN to its DEATH. While if we move to SAMSUNG,I don't think so same thing will happen with it. Because Samsung phones run ANDROID which is one of the best OSes in today's market. And hopefully it will grow more and more rapidly with the course of time. The prime reoson which can cause SAMSUNG to its death is its softare optimization. The Ui and physical condition. But Samsung Is keeping its place by doing well with its UI. Well let's hope for better for both
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