Apr 28, 2014

Good Luck Microsoft, Long Live Nokia!

And the time had finally come, the complete turn-over of the substantial part Nokia Devices and Services division to the biggest technology company in the world, Microsoft, capping the 8 months hiatus from its initial announcement. This historic event culminated after passing all the obstacles that came along the way and getting the approval by Nokia shareholders and government regulators.


But not everyone was happy about it. I for one had a mixed reactions over the buyout, sadness in one part because I cannot anymore see my most trusted brand name in any of my future devices, on the other hand, excitement because of what’s up ahead with the fusion of brilliant minds from two powerful and innovative tech companies. Annoyed as well, with how the company was mishandled, and terrified most specially, with accusations of Trojan power plays that occurred along the way. But anyhow, past is past and it’s time to move forward, Microsoft has still a lot of things to prove and they need to gear up for the battle that is upfront. As for Nokia, well, no matter how other people would want to portray it, they will still be a vital part of the smartphone universe with their long list of patents and services. Every smartphone company pays to Nokia for the use of its patents and they will definitely here to stay.

For everyone who have been following my blog, your biggest question would probably be, if I will now sway my love and support to Microsoft who now owns Nokia’s devices department, well, it’s not just about the notion that everything remains the same being that nothing had really change other than the brand logo and name, but the head management is different now comprising different sets of people with distinct visions, I’m still not sure what their plans are or which business model will they follow in approaching the mobilephone hardware and software market.

It’s also about character; Nokia is a brand name that is analogous to quality and value conscious products, almost indestructible design and construction, excellent services, unwavering after sales support, among others, while Microsoft is only known as a successful software company. Will Microsoft adopt Nokia's built and service orientated character, enhance it perhaps, or will they create another system? If proven enough by Microsoft, then why not!

It’s definitely not a smooth sail ahead for Microsoft being an infant in the hardware business and surrounded by fierce competitors. They still need to prove a lot of things most especially to Nokia’s legions of enthusiasts. They will surely prevail, I believe, because they have the right tools and talents (Nokia’s world class hardware designers and workers), all they need to do now is to introduce more cutting edge software innovations with distinguishable features and brilliant marketing strategy.

Good luck then to Microsoft and long live Nokia!

Apr 14, 2014

Nokia 225 Announced, To Hit The Shelves This Month With PhP2,180 SRP

Nokia continues to augment its entry level mobilephone segment announcing the Nokia 225, their slimmest affordable internet device yet. To cost only within 39 Euro (PhP2,180 official SRP in the Philippines) before tax and subsidies, the candybar phone brings internet connectivity much closer to the mass market promising affordable and fast online experience with Nokia Xpress Browser that helps keep browsing data costs at bay by optimizing website data before it reach the device, a pre-loaded Facebook and Twitter apps available direct on homescreen for easy social network connectivity, among others.


The Nokia 225 heralds the same critically acclaimed design structure like the rest of the recently release phones from the Finnish giant, the stylish design, bold colors, and unibody structure, a definite standout in the mobilephone crowd. Its available in five colors; red, yellow, green, black and white which may be offered variably per country.

Among its prominent features is the 2.8 inch screen display, 2MP camera, Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM, microSD card support of up to 32GB, 103 phon Donau speaker, single and dual sim support, Bing Search, 5 preloaded games (Block Breaker 3, Asphalt 6, Assassins Creed 3, The Avengers and Real Football 2012) , FM Radio with RDS, MP3 Player, 1200mAh battery promising a full 36 days standby battery life for single sim and 27 days for dual sim.

Its about to be release in a week or two in the Philippines and among other select markets.

  

Apr 13, 2014

Nokia Lumia 630 Dual Sim Gets A PhP7,800 SRP In The Philippines, Coming Very Soon!

In less than 2 weeks since its announcement at the Microsoft's Build 2014 in San Francisco, the first Dual-Sim Windows Phone from Nokia will soon see the light of day in the Philippines as it is about to be release within the PhP7,800 price range, an unparalleled bargain given its modern specifications and build.


The Nokia Lumia 630 Dual Sim heralds a Snapdragon 400 Quad core processor abaft promising a faster and smoother user interface, 4.5" IPS LCD with ClearBlack screen, scratch resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, 512MB RAM, 8GB internal storage, expandable memory of up to 128GB, Bluetooth 4.0, 5MP camera, among others.

It will run Windows Phone 8.1, the latest iteration of the critically acclaimed operating system that introduces tons of improvements and new features. Among the prominent changes includes a more details at-a-glance through Live Tiles, one easy swipe to important notifications with Action Center, faster ways to connect and type with Word Flow and, starting in the US, a personal and proactive virtual assistant called Cortana. In addition, the Windows Phone 8.1 enterprise pack means existing Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices will become better business phones.

Accompanying the Windows Phone 8.1 over-the-air update will be new unique experiences for Nokia Lumia smartphones, the Lumia Cyan brings further advancements to Nokia exclusive apps and services. This includes enhancements to the camera roll and Creative Studio, as well as an improved Nokia Storyteller app, for sharing stories as a video slideshow on social networks, Nokia Mix Radio, among the rest.

Watch this space for the release updates.

Apr 6, 2014

Nokia Announces The Lumia 930, Lumia 635 and Lumia 630 Single/Dual Sim, Sporting WP 8.1

Nokia announced three Lumia smartphones based on Windows Phone 8.1 at the recently concluded Microsoft's Build 2014, the first dual-sim Windows Phone, the Nokia Lumia 630; its elder mono 4G sibling, the Nokia Lumia 635 and the new flagship, the Nokia Lumia 930.

People get closer to everything they love with Windows Phone 8.1 on Lumia

Starting this summer, Windows Phone 8.1 is set to roll out to existing Lumia Windows Phone 8 owners along with exclusive Lumia experiences as an over-the-air update called Lumia Cyan. Windows Phone 8.1 introduces more details at-a-glance through Live Tiles, one easy swipe to important notifications with Action Center, faster ways to connect and type with Word Flow and, starting in the US, a personal and proactive virtual assistant called Cortana. In addition, the Windows Phone 8.1 enterprise pack means existing Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices will become better business phones.

Accompanying the Windows Phone 8.1 over-the-air update will be new unique experiences for Lumia that further enhance Nokia's leadership in imaging. This includes enhancements to the camera roll and Creative Studio, as well as an improved Nokia Storyteller app, for sharing stories as a video slideshow on social networks.

New Lumia smartphones integrate the best of Microsoft and Lumia

The Nokia Lumia 930 is the flagship embodiment of Windows Phone 8.1, and features:
- A 20 megapixel PureView camera with ZEISS optics and advanced Rich Recording, delivering a flawless video and imaging experience with new Living Images innovation.
- A stunning design combining elegant metal and vibrant polycarbonate with a 5-inch ClearBlack screen for unmatched viewing of Vyclone, Netflix and Xbox Video, even in bright daylight.
- A Powerful 2.2GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor delivering more from content like apps, games, the Internet and integrated Microsoft services like OneDrive and Microsoft Office.


The Nokia Lumia 930 is expected to roll out globally in June starting with Europe, Asia, Middle East and India, available from USD 599 (PhP28,000 more or less) before taxes and subsidies.

The Nokia Lumia 630 and Nokia Lumia 635 provide an uncompromised Windows Phone 8.1 experience at an affordable price, and deliver:
- A Snapdragon quad core processor providing a faster social experience with Word Flow and social apps like WhatsApp and WeChat.
- A unique colorful design with changeable shells and 4.5" ClearBlack screen delivering a great entertainment experience with apps and games including Asphalt 8 and Vimeo.
- More choice with three variants, including the Lumia 630 in 3G single SIM and the first Lumia with 3G Dual SIM; plus the speedy Lumia 635 in 4G/LTE.


Nokia Lumia 635- The same experiences as high-end Lumia smartphones including SensorCore with Bing Health and Fitness, Microsoft Office, Nokia Camera, free Nokia MixRadio streaming, and free Global maps and navigation from HERE, which save time and money.


The Nokia Lumia 630 is expected to roll out in May, beginning with Asia, India/Middle East, South America and Europe, at USD 15 9 (PhP7,500.00 more or less) for the single-sim variant, and USD 169 (PhP8,500 more or less) for the dual-sim variant before taxes and subsidies. The Nokia Lumia 635 is expected to be broadly available, including in the US starting in this summer, from USD 189 before taxes and subsidies.

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