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Nokia Has a Two Year Plan to Phase Out Symbian

March 13, 2011 No Comments

With all eyes on Nokia people are wondering what their plans are for Symbian. Apparently they have put some thought into that matter. Nokia has developed a two year plan to begin phasing out symbian. Nokia still intends to release Symbian devices through 2013 where it will then go strictly WP7. I wonder if this […]

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Dreaming up Nokia Customizations

March 9, 2011 No Comments

Over at the Nokia Blog they had a few members submit ideas and designs on how they would love to see Nokia meshing with Windows Phone 7. I think if they were to customize it a bit I hope it will be very minimal. I find this basic concept right below the sexiest one of […]

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Microsoft Paying Over a Billion Dollars for Nokia Phones

March 7, 2011 No Comments

Wow that’s a whole lotta cash!!! We knew that alot of money was involved in the Microsoft/ Nokia deal but Bloomberg reports that Microsoft paid over 1 Billion dollars for Nokia to adapt Windows Phone 7 as their primary OS. Nokia will pay Microsoft a fee for each copy of Windows used in its phones, […]

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How do Nokia Devs Feel About the Microsoft Deal?

March 4, 2011 No Comments

  During the Nokia Developer Day at Mobile World Congress. They were asked how they felt about Nokia’s partnership with Microsoft. One word that describes their feelings about the deal is ‘optimistic’.   Enjoy the Video”     Source: Nokia Conversations

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Nokia says the Price-tag on Windows Phone 7 Devices Will Fall Fast

February 21, 2011 No Comments

I don’t know what to make of this one.  Stephen Elop on Friday said that we will see the price of Windows Phone devices fall fast  This is both good and bad news in my opinion. For one, I think everyone wants phones that aren’t going to cost 1 months rent. On the other, No […]

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Developers to Receive Free WP7 Phones

February 19, 2011 No Comments

This partnership keeps on getting better and better. In a move to please a few developers who may have had sour grapes about the new partnership with Microsoft.. Nokia will be giving out free Nokia branded Windows Phone 7 devices as soon as they are available. Nokia’s decision to switch from Symbian to Windows Phone […]

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Game Devs Thrilled With Microsoft/ Nokia Deal

February 19, 2011 No Comments

We have heard from the press, investors, Symbian loyalists and the two companies partnering together. Now we get a better look at what some game developers have to say.   Mikkel Thorsted, partner, Press Play "Considering our situation, where we already have Max & the Magic Marker and our soon to be released Microsoft Game […]

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HTC Optimistic about Nokia/ Microsoft Partnership

February 15, 2011 No Comments

I have to say, one thing about the Microsoft and Nokia deal that I was pretty scared about was the reactions from the other Windows Phone 7 hardware makers. I was relieved to hear that HTC CEO Peter Chou was very optimistic about the deal  during his "The Power of Applications" keynote at Mobile World […]

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Confirmed Nokia WP7 Concept Art

February 14, 2011 No Comments

With speculation that the first Nokia Wp7 device will be released later this year it begs the question of what they are planning. Well look no further folks, for it has been confirmed that the pictures below are in fact the first official concept designs for a Nokia WP7. I look forward to seeing the […]

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Another ex-Microsoft Employee Hired by Nokia

February 13, 2011 No Comments

Chris Weber, who worked for Microsoft for 16 years holding several executive positions has been appointed Nokia’s North American President. With Nokia choosing to go forward with Windows Phone 7 as their primary OS. I wasn’t too shocked to hear about another ex-Microsoft employee being hired by Nokia. It makes since they are basically putting […]

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HTC Surround: It Was Fun While it Lasted (Discontinued)

It was really fun while it lasted, but the HTC Surround is no longer available on AT&T and Telus....

Mango: Windows Phone Officially Launches in India

Windows Phone has officially landed in India. It is really great to see the Windows Phone platform expanding to...