Nokia unveils Lumia 1320 and 1520 at Nokia World 2013

Today, Nokia finally announced a smartphone that as huge as 6". Nokia Lumia 1320 will be on mid range while 1520 is the first WP smartphone that running quad core and also 1080p screen resolution.

Nokia Lumia 1320 Key Specification

• 6" ClearBlack IPS LCD display with 720p resolution
• 1.7GHz dual core Krait processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB Internal memory with microSD slot
• 5 MP camera
• 3400mAh
• 220 grams
• 164.2 x 85.9 x 9.8 mm

Nokia Lumia 1320 will become available early next year in orange, yellow, black and white flavors. The first countries to get it are China and Vietnam, with more Asian and European markets following shortly after. Nokia's suggested retail price before taxes or subsidies is $339.

Nokia Lumia 1520 Key Specification

• 6" ClearBlack IPS LCD display with 1080p resolution
• 2.2GHz quad core Snapdragon 800 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB Internal memory with microSD slot
• 20 MP PureView camera with OIS
• 3400mAh
• 209 grams
• 162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm

The Lumia 1520 uses a 26 mm wide angle 20MP PureView camera with 6-lens Zeiss optics and a 1/2.5 inch BSI sensor. The camera has OIS and makes use of oversampling, which results into smaller res photos with less noise and also allows for lossless zooming. There is no xenon flash though, only a Dual LED one. Video recording maxes out at 1080p@30fps.

Nokia has also revamped the Nokia Camera app, integrating the Nokia Smart Camera and the Nokia Pro camera functionality inside the regular camera UI and allowing for a seamless camera mode changing.

Nokia has also developed a new app called Nokia Storyteller. It plots out all the photos you've taken on the HERE map. You can zoom in to specific locations and see the actual photos grouped by date of taking and location. It also integrates all your specialty photos - like cinemagraphs and Action shots (it would even animate the latter).

A new app called Nokia Beamer would also allow you to stream your smartphone's screen to any device with a web browser.

Software-wise, the Nokia Lumia 1520 will come with the latest stuff that Microsoft and Nokia have on offer. It's Windows Phone 8 with a little something called Lumia Black and it includes all the latest software enhancements from both companies. It comes with stuff like Nokia HERE Drive+ with global free turn-by-turn navigation, true offline support and audible speed limit warnings, the new Nokia Camera app, the Nokia Storyteller app, the Nokia Beamer app, but also Microsoft's new suite of Bing apps and customized ringtones for individual contacts, something that hasn't been available on Windows Phone so far. The Lumia Black update premiers on the Nokia 1520, but will be available as an update to other Lumias in the beginning of 2014.

The Nokia Lumia 1520 will launch in yellow, red, white, and black later this autumn, starting in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, the U.S. (an AT&T exclusive), France, Germany, UK and continuing to other European markets for a retail price of $749 before taxes and subsidies.

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Nokia Lumia 625 goes official

Not surprising that Nokia will pull out a new entry level Windows Phone 8 handset - well it is rather has big screen as entry level. The Lumia 625 is mostly a stretched out Lumia 620 with some additional extras.

Nokia Lumia 625 Key Sepcification :

• 4.7" IPS LCD with WVGA resolution of 480 x 800, super sensitive touch
• 1.2Ghz dual-core Krait processor
• 512MB RAM
• 8GB internal memory with expandable microSD
• 5MP back facing camera with 1080p video recording
• VGA front facing camera
• 4G LTE

The Nokia Lumia 625 will launch in China, Europe, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, Africa and Latin America in Q3 2013 in a variety of colors (orange, yellow, bright green, white and black), with exchangeable semitransparent shells to easily switch colors (just like the 620).

In the UK, the Lumia 625 is expected in September for £200 though EE, Vodafone and O2 as well as retailers Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4U. Elsewhere the price will be €220 before taxes and subsidies.

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Nokia Lumia 1020 now official, packed with 41MP OIS camera

It seem like Nokia is getting serious now in packing serious camera features in their window phone! Nokia Lumia 1020 manage to grab on all camera spec that Nokia Pureview 808 has.

Nokia Lumia 1020 Key Specification :

• 4.5" Clear Black AMOLED display with 1280 x 768 resolution and Nokia's PureMotion HD+, Super Sensitive Touch
• 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 chipset Krait CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB Internal memory
• 41MP back facing camera with 1080p video resolution
• 1.2MP front facing camera
• NFC
• LTE
• 2000mAh
• Window Phone 8

The Nokia Lumia 1020 will be available in yellow, white and black. Price and availability still unknown.

My Opinion : Honestly nothing interesting in Nokia Lumia 1020 except the camera. Same spec seem in Nokia Lumia 925. SO let's focus the camera k? Since it is the main selling point. We know that once Nokia goes serious, their camera is really a beast! The camera is packed with 1/1.2 inch BSI sensor (same with Pureview 808) and 6 element lens ZEISS optics. The 41MP image sensor can snap both 40MP and 5MP photos at the same time where one straight off the sensor and one after Nokia's Super sampling has been applied. The Pureview 808 can only shoot one or the other at a time. Nokia also packed the Lumia 1020 with its Pro Camera and Smart Camera camera lens apps. They'll allow advanced users fiddle with the camera settings aka manual setting! Like finally a phone with manual setting for the camera! Seriously, I am really impressed with Nokia camera until today. None of any smartphone at market now can come close with Nokia N8 and also Nokia Pureview 808. Of course, rumors coming Sony Xperia Honami will be packed with awesome camera too. We will wait until IFA event on 4th september for Sony announcement.

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Nokai announces Lumia 720 and 520

Nokia just announces Lumia 720 and 520, both sibling that packed with a dual-core 1 GHz Snapdragon S4 processor.

Nokia Lumia 720 Key Specification :

• 4.3" ClearBlack display of WVGA with 800 x 480 resolution and super sensitive touch
• 1 GHz Snapdragon S4 processor
• 512MB RAM
• 8GB Internal memory with microSD slot
• 6.7MP back facing camera with Carl Zeiss lens
• NFC
• Wireless charging
• LTE
• 2000 mAh
• red, yellow, cyan, magenta color
• $330 (Converted RM990)

Nokia Lumia 520 Key Specification :

• 4" WVGA IPS LCD and super sensitive touch
• 1 GHz Snapdragon S4 processor
• 512MB RAM
• 5MP back facing camera and 720p video
• $183 (Converted RM549)

Both phone will be release on Q2 starting with China. Later on it will hit the rest of Asia, Europe and T-Mobile in the US.

My Opinion : I abit lost track with Nokia window phones model except high end range. However Lumia 720 seem like a good buy as mid range window phones which packed with Carl Zeiss optics on it. Not to mention some features such as LTE and Wireless Charging was included too. In the same time, Lumia 520 is value buy as a entry level phone.

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Huawei Ascend W1 now official

This gonna be the company first Window Phone ever. The Huawei Ascend W1 brings a reasonable array of features and should come with a pretty attractive price tag.

Huawei Ascend W1 Key Specification :

• 4" with WVGA (480 x 800 resolution) IPS LCD
• 1.2 GHz dual core Snapdragon S4 processor
• Adreno 305 GPU
• 5 MP back facing camera with 720p video recording
• 1950 mAh
• Window Phone 8

Huawei claim it will features saves 30% power consumption - 470 hour stand-by. The Huawei Ascend W1 will hit China and Russia this month while Western Europe, Middle East and USA should be expecting it next. The price isn't clear as of now but it should be along the lines of the HTC Windows Phone 8S or lower.

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Nokia Announce budget WP8, Lumia 620 enter the stage

It is no strange Nokia releasing difference range of Window Phone. Today, Nokia has just introduced a new member family of WP8 smartphones, The Nokia Lumia 620. Of course, it is budget phone with pretty impressive spec.

Nokia Lumia 620 Key Specification :

• 3.8" ClearBlack LCD display of WVGA resolution
• 1GHz Dual Core S4 snapdragon processor
• Adreno 305 GPU
• 512MB RAM
• 8GB Internal memory with expandable microSD card
• 5 MP rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera
• 1300 mAh

Being a part of the Nokia Lumia lineup, the 620 has access to the exclusive Nokia Drive app, which provides free lifetime voice-guided navigation and offline access. The Nokia Music no log-in streaming service is also available.

The Nokia Lumia 620 will be available in lime green, orange, magenta, yellow, cyan, white and black color. It's estimated to cost $249 (Approximately RM 750), excluding taxes and subsidies and will begin selling in January 2013 in Asia, followed closely by Europe and the Middle East before expanding further.

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HTC announces Windows Phone 8X and 8S

Good day everyone. HTC just announced two brand new window phone 8 last night, 8X and 8S. Both phone are packed dual-core Krait and also beat audio system.

HTC 8X Key Specification : 

• Super LCD 2 4.3 inches with 720 x 1280 pixels of resolution (~342 ppi pixel density)
• Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon processor
• Adreno 225 GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 16 GB internal memory with expandable micro SD
• 8 Megapixel camera and 2.1 megapixel front facing camera. Both camera can record 1080p video
• 1800 mAh battery
• Windows Phone 8

HTC 8S Key Specification :

• Super LCD 4.0 inches with 480 x 800 pixels of resolution (~233 ppi pixel density)
• Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon processor
• Adreno 225 GPU
• 512MB RAM
• 4 GB internal memory with expandable micro SD
• 5 Megapixel camera and 1080p video
• 1700 mAh battery
• Windows Phone 8

The HTC 8X will available in the beginning of November with unknown pricing and HTC 8S is to be confirmed.

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Nokia announce Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 - Window Phone 8

Nokia and Microsoft joint just held it's own event last night and announced two exciting Window Phone 8 mobile, Lumia 920 and 820. Nokia Lumia 920 will be the company flagship phone thanks to Pureview camera (Same with Nokia Pureview 808).

Nokia Lumia 920 Key Features :

• 4.5" 720p PureMotionHD+ (ClearBright) display
• 1.5GHz dual-core Krait processor Snapdragon S4 chipset
• Adreno 225 GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 32GB internal memory
• 8 megapixel sensor back camera with LED flash
• 1080p video recording
• NFC, LTE
• 2,000mAh battery
• Windows Phone 8 OS

Nokia Lumia 820 Key Features :

• 4.3" AMOLED display of WVGA resolution (with ClearBlack)
• 1.5GHz dual-core Krait processor Snapdragon S4 chipset
• Adreno 225 GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal memory with expandable microSD slot
• 8 megapixel sensor (carl zeiss lens) back camera with LED flash
• 1080p video recording
• NFC, LTE
• 1650mAh battery
• Windows Phone 8 OS

Unfortunately Lumia 820 couldn't get Pureview camera like it's older brother, Lumia 920.

The new Window Phone 8 in latest Nokia devices has extra apps such as Nokia City Lens (augmented really app, which lets you find nearby cafes, restaurants etc.), refreshed Nokia Drive and Maps, updated hubs and system apps. Both Lumia also features built-in wireless charging.

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Samsung officially announced window 8 smartphone ATIV S

Alright enough with Android news. We have Window 8 handset from Samsung in IFA 2012, ATIV S.

Samsung ATIV S Key Features

• 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display of HD resolution, Gorilla Glass 2
• 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Krait processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8MP camera with 1.9MP front camera
• 16GB/32GB built-in storage with expandable microSD card
• Built-in NFC
• 2,300mAh battery

Pricing and availability is yet to be confirmed, but we're guessing the smartphone will hit the shelves immediately after Microsoft officially releases the Windows Phone 8 OS.

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Window Phone 8 (Apollo) get details

How was your experiences with Window 7.5 (Tango)? I bet it is awesome with the recent Nokia as the operating system's major partner.

Howevever, Window Phone evolution doesn't stop here! The next generation, Window 8 also known as Apollo said to designed based on the new Windows 8 operating system. Here are the more info of Window 8 :

More hardware options: among the listed options are multi-core processors, new display resolutions and support for microSD card storage.

Near Field Communications (NFC): focuses on digital wallet capabilities as well as tap-to-share function.

Deep integration with Windows 8: since the mobile operating shares many elements with the desktop/tablet operating system, developers can reuse them to port apps from desktop to phone. Xbox Companion app and SkyDrive will be part on the integration as well.

Apps: around 100,000 apps are expected to be available at Windows Phone 8 launch and there is also the support for app-to-app communications.

Skype: the Windows Phone 8 version will be linked directly to the operating system and will be made to operate like standard non-VoIP operation.

Camera lens app: apparently, Microsoft will provide a basic camera interface that can be overlaid with third-party viewfinders.

DataSmart: designed to reduce and simplify data usage tracking, it provides and displays breakdown of data consumption as well as helps user connect to carrier-owned Wi-Fi network when in range and also, helps user to find real-time location of nearby hotspots through Bing Local Scout.

Proxy server on Internet Explorer 10 Mobile: the browser will be able to utilize server-side service that compresses web pages to reduce data usage - something that Opera browser has been doing for quite a while.

Native BitLocker encryption: targeted for business users, Windows Phone 8 will have the same full disk encryption capability just like the existing BitLocker feature on Windows.

Window 8 are expected to roll out on Q4 of the year. We definitely can't wait to get hands on on this sweet OS.

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Window 8 can make call?

What!? Missed calls in Window 8?? Looks like there are some stuff we don't know yet in Window 8. Apparently Window 8 is likely going to support voice calls, which will make it suitable for voice-enabled tablets.

The information comes from the screenshot above, which features a missed calls pane in its Metro UI. And that could be used for some VoIP services, so you shouldn’t get all too enthusiastic about it just yet.

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