Welcome to the FoneArena Nokia Lumia 800 Review. It is barely eight months after Stephen Elop’s infamous burning platform memo, Nokia has announced their first ever Windows Phone 7 device and has even begun shipment to retailers in Europe. Many thought it was impossible, but Nokia did it anyway. Is this a sign that the … Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 800 Review”
It’s Nokia World 2011 and all eyes seems to be on Nokia’s new Windows Phone 7.5 flagship, the Lumia 800. But based on my conversations with other tech journalists here, many believe the real show stealer is the understated Nokia Lumia 710. Read on to find out why.
For all the anticipation around the relaunch, Nokia (HMD Global?) has been taking it slow and steady over the last year or so of their rebirth. There’ve been close to a dozen smartphone launches across categories and the company has been silently plugging away at bringing back some of their most iconic product lines. With … Continue reading “Nokia 8 Sirocco Review : A Diamond in the Rough”
HMD Global, apart from Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 1 and Nokia 8110, also introduced a brand new variant of the Nokia 8 dubbed; Nokia 8 Sirocco and is also an Android One variant. While the core specifications remain almost same, there are few additions on board like the glass body for wireless charging support, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and more.
It’s probably fair to say that there’s a bit of nostalgia associated with the Nokia brand. Most cellphone enthusiasts have sported one at some point in their life and others continue to swear by the legacy of the brand. There was a collective hurrah in the tech reviewer/journalist/blogger community when HMD Global first announced its … Continue reading “Nokia 8 Review: The Reliable Flagship”
Last week, Microsoft ended support for Windows Phone 8.1. Now, according to IDC’s quarterly smartphone tracker, Windows Phone held mere 0.1% market share in Q1 2017.
[Update] – Evan Blass has shared another render of Nokia 8. This is a silver/gray variant. First render of the upcoming smartphone by HMD Global – Nokia 8, has been shared by Venturebeat. The render offers a clear look at the design of the phone from front and back.
This week’s biggest announcement was Samsung’s flagship phone Galaxy S8 and S8+. The company also introduced new Gear 360 and a VR with controller. Micromax launched the Dual 5, ACT Fibernet launched 1Gbps wired broadband service.
The Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary update is finally here. Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 10 Anniversary update for mobile devices that run on Windows 10.
Microsoft today announced that it has started rolling out Windows 10 Mobile update to select Windows Phone 8.1 devices, after several delays. “Consistent with our approach to the Windows 10 PC upgrade, we are focused on delivering a high quality experience for our customers,” said Microsoft.
Back in October soon after the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones running Windows 10 Mobile were introduced, Microsoft said that Windows 10 update will be rolling out for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices in December. Later it said that the update is delayed till early 2016. Now Venture Beat is reporting that Windows 10 Mobile to current Windows … Continue reading “Windows 10 Mobile expected to roll out in February”
Microsoft has rolled out internal beta for Upgrade Advisor for Windows 10. The app will help users know if their phone is eligible for a Windows 10 upgrade.
Snapdeal launched its Electronics Monday Sale. As a part of the sale it is offering some great deals on smartphones and some tablets that includes iPhone 6, Google Nexus 5 with Chromecast bundle, Mi 4, Mi 4i, Meizu MX5, Moto E (2nd Gen), Xiaomi Mi Pad and more. All these offers are available through the web as well … Continue reading “Snapdeal Electronics Monday Sale – Best deals on smartphones, tablets and more”
Microsoft has finally sent out invites for its October 6th event in New York City, as rumored. Even though the invite just says We have exciting news to share about Windows 10 devices, the company is expected to introduce the longtime rumored Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL flagship smartphone, new Surface 4 Pro tablet and Microsoft Band 2.
Microsoft could enter into a deal with Foxconn to manufacture phones in India, as per the Economic Times. The Taiwanese contract manufacturer will start manufacturing smartphones locally for Microsoft in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
