HMD Global to introduce new Nokia Android smartphones at MWC 2017

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Earlier this year Nokia announced that it will be back to the worldwide mobile phone and tablet market. Even though it was expected to introduce new phones by the end of 2016, now it is clear that it will happen only in 2017. Nokia granted exclusive global license to HMD, a company based in Finland to sell Nokia-branded feature phones, Android smartphones and tablets for the next ten years. Continue reading “HMD Global to introduce new Nokia Android smartphones at MWC 2017”

WhatsApp to continue support for BlackBerry, including BlackBerry 10 till mid-2017

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A few months back, Facebook-owned WhatsApp decided to cease its support for the various operating system including BlackBerry, Nokia Symbian S60, Nokia S40 and much more by the end of 2016. Continue reading “WhatsApp to continue support for BlackBerry, including BlackBerry 10 till mid-2017”

Nokia D1C Android smartphone renders surface, shows gold edition with fingerprint sensor

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In a hyper-competitive smartphone market, Nokia is all to make a comeback in early 2017 with Android-powered D1C smartphone. Previously, this smartphone was spotted on the GFXBench, GeekBench, and AnTuTu revealing some specifications. Continue reading “Nokia D1C Android smartphone renders surface, shows gold edition with fingerprint sensor”

Nokia and Airtel to expand 4G deployment in three new circles

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Nokia has inked a new deal with Airtel to expand 4G deployment in three new circles in addition to six circles it already serves, enabling launch of new services that started in September. Continue reading “Nokia and Airtel to expand 4G deployment in three new circles”

Weekly Roundup: Lenovo Z2 Plus, Mi Air Purifier, Mi Band 2, Nokia 216, Moto E3 Power and more

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Lenovo launched its flagship the Z2 Plus this week in India. The smartphone is powered by high-end quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Lenovo Z2 Plus, Mi Air Purifier, Mi Band 2, Nokia 216, Moto E3 Power and more”

Nokia OZO virtual reality camera receives price cut, will be available in China from next month

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Nokia has slashed price for its OZO virtual reality camera by 25%. The camera that is capable of shooting 360 degree photos and videos was unveiled in July last year.

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Nokia branded Android smartphones and tablets coming in Q4 2016

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Earlier in May, Nokia announced that it is coming back to smartphone and tablet market with new Android devices. Now more details about Nokia’s entry in to the highly competitive smartphone market have surfaced

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For the return of Nokia, HMD global appoints Ex Rovio CEO Pekka Rantala

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HMD global has appointed Pekka Rantala as Chief Marketing Officer to look after the return of Nokia brand of mobile phones and tablets. Continue reading “For the return of Nokia, HMD global appoints Ex Rovio CEO Pekka Rantala”

Nokia to showcase its 5G ready network at upcoming 5G World

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Nokia is all set to demonstrate a 5G network running on commercial platforms at 5G World. Following the successful launch in February of the industry-first 5G-ready AirScale Radio Access technology, Nokia will demonstrate AirScale working together with its Cloud Packet Core, running on a Nokia AirFrame data center platform. Continue reading “Nokia to showcase its 5G ready network at upcoming 5G World”

Withings Body Cardio smart scale launched for $179.95

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Withings, the company owned by Nokia has introduced a new smart scale which is dubbed as Body Cardio. The smart scale uses Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) measurements which is a key indicator of cardiac health and associated with hypertension and risks of cardiovascular incidents.

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Nokia coming back to smartphone and tablet market with new Android devices

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After Microsoft announced that it will sell its feature phone business to FIH Mobile, a subsidiary of Hon Hai/Foxconn Technology Group and and HMD Global for $350 million, Nokia has announced that it will be back to the worldwide mobile phone and tablet market, as it had promised. It has grant exclusive global license to HMD, a new company based in Finland to sell Nokia-branded feature phones, Android smartphones and tablets for the next ten years. Continue reading “Nokia coming back to smartphone and tablet market with new Android devices”

Xiaomi working on ‘Rifle’ processors, Nokia to acquire Withings and more – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news.

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Idea Cellular selects Nokia for 4G LTE in Kerala, AP and Haryana

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Idea Cellular has selected Nokia to provide the technology for its 4G LTE rollout in three of its key regional circles – Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. Nokia will also expand Idea Cellular’s 3G network in four circles, as well as modernizing and expanding its 2G networks in six circles. Continue reading “Idea Cellular selects Nokia for 4G LTE in Kerala, AP and Haryana”

Weekly Roundup: Huawei Honor 5X, Oppo F1, Lenovo Vibe X3, BlackBerry Priv and more

 

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This week Huawei launched two new smartphones in India – the Honor 5X and Honor Holly 2 Plus. The Honor 5X is the successor of one of the most popular Honor 4X smartphone that was launched in India last year. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Huawei Honor 5X, Oppo F1, Lenovo Vibe X3, BlackBerry Priv and more”

Nokia feature phone with all-metal design leaked

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2016 is the year when the non-compete agreement between Microsoft and Nokia comes again. That means that we can see smartphones under the Nokia brand again soon and this smartphone is probably the first one to come out from the legendary brand.

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