New Camera Extras and Cinemagraph For Nokia Lumia 900, 800, 710, 610 and 510

Nobody is left behind, a promised fulfilled as Nokia announce new Camera Extras and Cinemagraph for the initially released Lumia devices.

Cinemegraph is an exclusive Nokia application for Windows Phone that lets users add animation and movements to a picture taken. The app is one among the most talked about and widely received by users of the Lumia 920 and 820, now every Lumia users will get to enjoy and share the cool animated images with friends and love ones.

Some of the aforementioned Camera Extras on the other hand were the Panorama and Smart Shot. Smart Shot uses a burst mode to take a sequence of photos were users get to choose the best shot, edit it to put a smile in everyone's face or remove unwanted objects. Panorama on the other hand allows users to take continuous shots per frame and combined this shots into one.

We might be seeing other exclusive Nokia Windows Phone 8 apps ported to older Lumia devices in the future, a move that will surely make early Lumia adopters and enthusiasts happy.

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A Krispy Kreme Holiday Treat From Nokia

Here’s a treat to top off your sweet cravings! When you purchase select models of Nokia Asha or Nokia Lumia smartphone from the Nokia Store in SM Megamall and Robinsons Galleria, Nokia is including an extra holiday treat with a gift certificate from Krispy Kreme!

When you purchase a Nokia Asha 305, Nokia Asha 306, Nokia Asha 309 or Nokia Asha 311, you get a PhP200 gift certificate from Krispy Kreme. If you purchase a Nokia Lumia 610, Nokia Lumia 800 or Nokia Lumia 900, you get a PhP300 gift certificate from Krispy Kreme. The promo is valid from December 15, 2012 to January 15, 2013 only.

The Lumia smartphones brought the Windows Phone OS back in the limelight. Windows Phone is different from other smartphone platforms thanks to Live Tiles, making it easy to see incoming messages and updates; People Hub, which bring together contacts and updates from across social networks into one location, and access to Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer 9 on the mobile. The Nokia Lumia 900, Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 610 are all multi-awarded phones based on their design and features.

The Nokia Asha models included in this promo are full touch smartphones. Not only is the Asha range affordable, it also offers consumers the smartphone experience without racking up huge data costs. The phones feature the Nokia Xpress Browser, which offers up to 90% data compression, allowing Asha users to experience the power of the Internet at a fraction of the cost of other devices. The Asha range also has 40 free pre-loaded EA games and Nokia Maps which can be used offline, helping save on data costs.

These phones will help you stay connected to what matters most to you and let you satisfy your Krispy Kreme craving.

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Get The Perfect Christmas Gifts With Nokia’s Pre-holiday Sale

Just in time for the holiday season, Nokia is announces a pre-holiday sale with up to 50% off on 9 phones from December 1 to December 2, 2012 in select Nokia Flagship Stores.

Selected phone models starts from the entry-level Nokia 1280 which is geared for consumers that need a basic, no-frills mobile phone.

Next on the list is the Nokia X1-01, a slightly higher upgrade that provides the same simplicity but with an option to expand the memory up to 16GB with a microSD card.

Also included are select models from the Asha line, all with Easy Swap Dual SIM functionality like the entry model Asha 200 that features a full QWERTY keyboard and the Asha 202 with an intuitive touchscreen and the Asha 305, a full touchscreen phone with 40 free EA games ready for download from the Nokia Store.

A Nokia Belle full touchscreen device with 1Ghz processor, the Nokia 500 is also on the list. It has a 3.2 inch, expandable memory up to 32GB via a microSD card and 5MP camera plus all the Nokia Belle exclusive apps like Nokia Maps and Nokia Drive.

In the high-end phone segment, the Nokia Pureview 808 which boasts of a 41 Megapixel camera using Carl Zeiss optics with autofocus and xenon flash that can capture both photo and video at 1080p, is among the elite pre-sale list. The Pureview 808 also comes with 16GB internal storage and can expand its capacity to store media files up to 32GB via microSD.

Lastly, the Nokia’s Windows Phone 7.5 devices, the Lumia 800 and 900. Both models have the same unibody design with the Lumia 900 boasting a bigger 4.3” AMOLED ClearBlack display and 1.4 GHz processor.  They come in black and white and standout colors like cyan and magenta

The 2-day sale happens only in Nokia Store SM Mall of Asia, Nokia Store Festival Mall and SM Dasmarinas. First come, first serve rule applies and strictly no reservations allowed.  The sale is open for cash or straight card transactions and only those lining up in stores are entitled to avail the promo.  For more details,go to http://www.facebook.com/NokiaPhilippines.

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Why People Switch To Lumia, Survey Says!

More and more people are discovering the amazing experience of having a Nokia Lumia device. That is why a Nokia team conducted a survey on Twitter and traveled across the globe to know what people have to say about their new found love for Lumia.

From the responses gathered, the Nokia team made a special infographic. The colorful tiled graph showed that 20.8% of the mobile users switched to Nokia Lumia for its unique design. Without a doubt, Nokia Lumia’s sleek body, ClearBlack display, vibrant colors and personalized Live Tiles are sure to convince anyone to switch mobile phones.

Nokia Lumia users are also raving about the new software (20.5%) which gives top notch performance, quick social connectivity and entertainment. Equipped with the Internet Explorer 9, the Nokia Lumia phones offer the best mobile browsing. You can also easily access your social networks with its integrated communication threads.

To stand out is also another reason why people choose Nokia Lumia (20%). With many smartphones in the market, having a state-of-the-art image technology and camera with Carl Zeiss Optics, SkyDrive storage, and Microsoft Office programs on your Nokia Lumia phone sets you apart from the others.

Other responses on the survey include the availability and accessibility of Nokia Care Centers (5.5%), and the exclusive apps for Nokia such as the People Hub, Nokia Drive and Nokia Maps (7.6%).

With these information gathered, it is no wonder people are joining the Nokia Lumia craze. The Nokia Survey replies came from over 41 countries but most came from the United States, India, United Kingdom, Canada and the Philippines.

The current Lumia range of smartphones include the Nokia Lumia 900, Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia Lumia 710 and Nokia Lumia 610.  Check them out at your nearest Nokia Store.

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Luscious Price Drop on Nokia Lumia 900 and 800!

With an the imminent invasion of Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 in the smartphone space, its outstanding predecessors, the Lumia 900 and 800 undergoes a natural price slide to give way to the current breeds to take the top spot.

Since its shipping date, the Nokia Lumia 900's price have been floating around the PhP25,000.00 ($630) price mark making it the most expensive among the Nokia breeds, now, the phone is currently being sold at roughly PhP20,000.00 ($500), thats more then a PhP5,000.00 off! Nokia Lumia 800 on the other had dropped almost PhP4,000.00 from PhP18,900.00 to PhP15,500.00.

Incredible offers here knowing that both phones had been well received by critics and users because of its unique and top of the line design, specs and exclusive features making it the premier Windows Phone 7.5 smarthphones in 2012. Truly, a super huge steal for value conscious buyers.

The Nokia Lumia 900 features features a 4.3 inch ClearBlack AMOLED display for a superior touch and viewing experience. It also features Nokia's highest capacity battery making it the perfect Lumia phone for enjoying media and entertainment on the move. The primary camera on the Nokia Lumia 900 has exclusive Carl Zeiss optics, a large aperture for improved performance in low light conditions and wide angle focal length for capturing full 16:9 images. It is also the first Lumia phone to feature a front-facing camera, with large aperture and wide-angle lens for sharp, bright images and video calling out of the box.

The Nokia Lumia 800 on the other hand boasts a one-touch social network access, easy grouping of contacts, integrated communication threads and Internet Explorer 9 giving the best social and Internet performance to users. It features a 3.7 inch AMOLED ClearBlack curved display blending seamlessly into the reduced body design, and a 1.4 GHz processor with hardware acceleration and a graphics processor. The stunning Windows phone features head-turning design and vivid cyan, magenta, black and white colors. The Nokia Lumia 800 contains an instant-share camera experience based on leading Carl Zeiss optics, HD video playback, 16GB of internal user memory and 5GB of free SkyDrive storage for storing images and music. 

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Gold Design Award For Nokia Lumia 800 and 900

Nokia was recently recognized at the prestigious awards event, International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). The group is dedicated to fostering business and public understanding of the importance of industrial design excellence to the quality of life and economy.

The Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 900 both received the gold award in design innovation in the 2012 IDEA Awards. The Jury chose to reward these two products of the Lumia series for its distinctive contribution to smartphone design.

According to the Jury, “in a market in which it is difficult to stand out, the Nokia Lumia brings a fresh perspective.” The Nokia Lumia series carries an iconic form that is personal and inviting without sacrificing precision. Its construction is also very modern, efficient and well-crafted down to the smallest details.

“It’s a bold, gold-worthy effort, and I’m glad to see Nokia reclaim its design swagger,” said Jonah Becker, Principal and Creative Director, One & Co.

IDEA is hosted annually by the Henry Ford Museum, official home of American ideas and innovation. Over twenty international design experts head to Dearborn, Michigan, for a two-day huddle that decides the winners.

Other awards in the Communication Tool category includes the HTC Rhyme bagging the Silver Award goes and HTC Droid Incredible taking the Bronze.

Entries for the IDEA included diverse ideas and objects from bathroom furniture to bicycles, smartphones to sports gear, commercial products and student projects.

See for yourself what the Nokia Lumia series is about. Visit your nearest Nokia Store and ask for a demo.

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Nokia Lumia 900 Gets a Pre-order page for Smart Telecom and a Release Date in Retail Shops

At long last, after a few weeks of silence, Smart Telecom finally unveils the Pre-order page of Nokia's Windows Phone flagship, the Lumia 900. It was announced late April that the phone together with the Nokia Lumia 610 will be offered exclusively by Smart, now its becoming more of a reality than a mere buzz.

The pre-order webpage though was more of a reservation page because it didn't mention anything about Plan packages or its exact day availability date, only that its coming in June. Also, the black variant was the only color available on the grid so you have no other option.

Meanwhile, Nokia Philippines announced the availability of the unlocked units of the phone via their official Twitter and Facebook page. The phone will start selling this weekend, June 2 in select Nokia Stores and retail shops across the country.


The Nokia Lumia 900 is an award winning Windows Phone that bested the rest of the competition by taking the Best Smartphone plum in CES 2012. Among its features includes a 4.3 inch ClearBlack AMOLED display, a 1.4Ghz single processor, a primary 8MP Carl Zeiss optics with a large aperture for improved performance in low light conditions and wide angle focal length for capturing full 16:9 images, a front-facing secondary camera for video calls, high battery capacity among the rest of Nokia exclusive services.

This is worth the wait, to pre-order your Nokia Lumia 900, CLICK HERE!

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Nokia 808 PureView? Nokia Philippines Teases with a Weekend Announcement!

"Something BIG is coming this weekend. What do you think it is, Nokianatics?" This is the phrase with an inset image that Nokia Philippines posted this morning via their official Twitter and Facebook client raising speculations on what it might be.

Baffling, I would say, Nokia Philippines made it sure that their announcement will leave readers bemuse at the same time excited. From the looks of it, the image seems to signify color variants of the Nokia Lumia 900, the Cyan, White, Black and Magenta while it also looks like a by-product of the most powerful cameraphone in the market, the Nokia 808 PureView, being taken with precision and quality.

Well, if its indeed, Nokia Lumia 900, then I think its about time that Nokia Philippines gave it a release date. The phone had already undergone a successful launching event so its high time for it to be available to public.

On the other hand, if its the Nokia 808 PureView, then I think its about time for me to start accruing funds, my blog needs a new and better shooter and a new inspiration.

Since its going to be unveiled this weekend and I'm just so happen to be somewhere in Manila by then, I might be able to witness the event up close as it unfolds. Very excited here, no wait, make that 808-900x excited! Stay tuned! ;D

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Nokia 900's Official Philippine Price!

Launched during the Lumianation event at the BHS Central Amphitheater, Bonifacio Global City, Nokia's flagship Windows Phone finally got its official Philippine price, PhP27,900.00 ($643) unlocked, but currently being sold only in underground retail shops on limited stocks with a marked up price.

You can't buy the Lumia 900 yet even in Nokia Flagship Stores so the stocks available in the aforementioned shops were imported from China or Hongkong with an added shipping cost to compensate. At the moment, its being sold within the PhP30,000 ($690) range from these suppliers.

On the other hand, Smart Communications Inc. announce its exclusive offering for the phone but even now they were silent about its availability. Well, the a huge demand of the phone worldwide definitely cause the delay but hopefully Nokia was doing something about it. A phone with a stellar and award winning hardware, software and specs must not be kept hidden from public consumption, its a huge marketing mistake.

The Nokia Lumia 900 features a 4.3 inch ClearBlack AMOLED display, a primary 8MP Carl Zeiss optics with a large aperture for improved performance in low light conditions and wide angle focal length for capturing full 16:9 images, a front-facing secondary camera for video calls, high battery capacity among the rest of Nokia exclusive services.

Make things happen Nokia, release the Lumia 900 already!

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Lumianation, The Grand Launch of Nokia Lumia in the Philippines

The whole Nokia Windows Phone family is taking the spotlight tonight in an event dubbed Lumianation happening at the BHS Central Amphitheater, Bonifacio Global City, Philippines.

Nokia Philippines promised a night of intensity and party, Filipino style, something that will leave a marked in the local scene. Jump Smokers, an international group hailed as the "Kings of Dancefloor" will be there to provide vibrancy, celebrities like Kris Aquino perhaps being the latest Lumia endorser among others.

Since its dubbed Lumianation and the Amphitheater has a 5 story building that can be transformed into a huge theater screen, I believe they will light up the said building with colors and cool graphics, somewhat like New York but nothing near London.

Well, as usual, I will just be following the said event on Twitter, invite was sent just a week before the event so I was not able to secure a cheaper airline ticket and that also I don't have extra bucks to spend specially that I still have a balance to pay for my Law tuition for the 2nd semester and enrollment for the coming semester is already on. Next time maybe, in the Nokia 808 PureView launch perhaps?

Anyways, I will just say good luck to Nokia Philippines team, enjoy the night and God speed! This is your moment.

By the way, for anyone who wants to attend, follow Nokia Philippines on Twitter and Facebook, I believe there giving away FREE invites to lucky followers.

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International group Jump Smokers live at the May 18th Nokia Lumia Philippine Launch

Everything is set for a Grand Party like no other as Nokia tapped the international group Jump Smokers to bring a world class cool vibe at the Nokia Lumia launch in May 18th at the BHS Central Amphitheater, Bonifacio Global City, Philippines.

Jump Smokers first caught the ear of American dance music fans with their official remixes of songs by pop artists including Katy Perry, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Usher, Jessie J., Pitbull and P!nk. The group is also known for producing a remix of Mariah Carey’s “Obsessed,” which was included in her worldwide album release “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.” Later on, they were even commissioned to make 12 more tracks for the American songstress’ remix album series.

This Chicago-based crew is composed of four members: DJ Flipside, Reydon, Roman and Johnny Digital. But what most do not know is two of their members – DJ Flipside and Reydon – are Filipinos born in the U.S. These guys have been together for several years now and have been making chart-topping tracks since then.

Dubbed as the “Kings of the Dancefloor,” the group continues to create record-breaking and body-thumping remixes that bring energy to their numerous fans worldwide. They also came up with their debut album under Ultra Records, which has been garnering positive response since its release.

Their album, now also available on iTunes, is packed with their innovative dance and party anthems including "Rock It Like It's Spring Break" featuring Pitbull, “Drunk Girls In The Club,” “Dance Rock Shake Pop,” “Faded,” and the appropriately named “Club Rockers.”

If you want to be blown away with the amazing music of Jump Smokers, represented on this tour by DJ Flipside and Roman, catch them at the Nokia Lumia launch on May 18, 2012 at the BHS Central Amphitheater, Bonifacio Global City, where they will bring to the Philippines the same club rock music that had America dancing on their feet.

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Something Amazing Is About To Happen in May 18, 2012!

It seems that Nokia Philippines is letting no stones unturned as they are about to hold another mind blowing event in May 18, 2012 for their award winning Lumia range of devices.


No further details were mentioned on the invite yet as to the location or the Lumia devices to be launched but I believe the event is going to be a huge one similar to that of London and New York.

On the event's front line might be the Lumia 900, Nokia's flagship Windows Phone device with a 4.3 inch ClearBlack AMOLED display for a superior touch and viewing experience; stylish polycarbonate unibody design; 8MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics with a large aperture for improved performance in low light conditions and wide angle focal length for capturing full 16:9 images; a front-facing camera, among the rest of the latest and the best features and specs on modern smartphone.

Nokia Lumia 610, 710 and 800 might also be on the grid, but no matter, I'm more than excited for the said event because it "might" be my first media launch coverage in my 3 year blogging career.

Hah! Well it really be? I need to check how much the airline ticket first! Stay tuned. ;)

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Pip Andersen Free Running Barcelona With Nokia Lumia 900

Top freerunner, Pip Andersen, from Taunton, England once again defies gravity in this cool video recorded and shot in Barcelona, Spain, from a mobilephone that defies the norm, the Nokia Lumia 900.


This is an awesome video to watch. Enjoy!

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Make things happen with Nokia Lumia 900

Tell Nokia what amazing thing you would like to do with Nokia Lumia and they might make it happen.


Watch this videos to find out more!

Nokia Lumia 900 - James Ivett video



Nokia Lumia 900 - Jed Cullen



Nokia Lumia 900 - Pip Andersen video



Take the Nokia Lumia to the EXTREME! Get involved!

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The Global Nokia Lumia 900 Full Specs

If it where not for the Nokia 808 PureView, I honestly believe that the Nokia Lumia 900 will take the award as the Best New Mobilephone or Tablet at the recently concluded Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. The phone is electric and exciting having a unique and amazing design and construction and with the phone running Windows Phone that most critics want, it would be a runaway winner.


For me, I want the phone to be my very first Windows Phone device being the best at the moment and if there's one smartphone that I can recommend for the iOS, Android or Symbian shifters, it would be this one. They will surely love the phones totality.

Here is the phones award winning Global Full Specs:

Designed for your entertainment

•Appealing combination of processing power, stunning large display and a great user experience
•Best browsing experience with IE9
•Upsized battery for your active life
•Distinct Nokia polycarbonate unibody design

Connect with your favourite people
•Excellent front camera for video calling
•Background noise and self echo cancellation with full Duplex connection
•Share your favourite moments instantly in social networks

Additional features and Services

•Nokia Drive with turn by turn voice navigation available for more than 100 countries. Nokia Maps preloaded
•Nokia Music and Mix Radio: Enjoy music from the world’s most locally relevant catalog (14 million tracks). 100 great radio channels with something for everyone. Nokia Music Store available in 20 countries and Mix Radio in 12 countries.
•Contacts transfer help users migrate phonebook contacts from other devices and platforms
•App Highlights promotes locally relevant apps and content
•XBOX Live Hub offers cool games, capability to see friends’ presence and leaderboards, 3D Avatar control and creation
•Business productivity: Office applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, One Note), Outlook Mobile (corporate and private email), Lync (Corporate IM) from Marketplace

Technical Profile

•Networks: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100, GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
•Speed: HSDPA+ Dual Carrier cat 24 (42 Mbps), HSUPA cat 6: 5.8 Mbps
•Display: 4.3” WVGA (800x480) AMOLED capacitive touch ClearBlack display
•OS: Windows Phone 7.5 - Mango
•Memory: 512MB RAM, 16GB storage
•Camera: 8Mpix auto-focus with f2.2, LED flash, Video capturing MPEG-4 720p @ 30 fps; 1Mpix second camera with f2.4
•Size/Weight: 127.8mm x 68.5mm x 11.5mm (LxWxT) / 90cc / 160g
•Connectivity: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, WLAN hotspot, Bluetooth 2.1, A-GPS/GLONASS, micro-USB connector and charging, 3.5mm AHJ connector
•Processor: 1.4 GHz Single Core / Snapdragon APQ8055 + MDM9200
•Audio: MP3 player, Audio jack: 3.5mm, Supported codecs incl.: mp3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, wma
•Battery: 1830mAh

Operating times

•Talk time: (GSM/WCDMA) up to 7 h
•Standby time: (GSM/WCDMA) up to 300 h
•Music playback: up to 60 hours

Colors

•Black, cyan, white

Nokia Standard Sales package includes

•Nokia Lumia 900 handset
•Nokia Fast USB Charger (AC-16U)
•Nokia Charging and Data Cable CA-190CD
•Nokia Stereo Headset WH-902
•SIM Door Key

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Nokia Lumia 900 and 610, Reaches to New Geography and Price Points

Nokia today announced the next stage in its plans to introduce unique Lumia experiences to more people around the world.

Nokia Lumia 900

After launching the Nokia Lumia 900 as its first LTE smartphone, Nokia is also making the phone available around the world in a DC-HSPA variant, for high speed data connection (42Mbits download) in countries where LTE is not available. The Nokia Lumia 900 features a 4.3 inch ClearBlack AMOLED display for a superior touch and viewing experience. It also features Nokia's highest capacity battery making it the perfect Lumia phone for enjoying media and entertainment on the move. The primary camera on the Nokia Lumia 900 has exclusive Carl Zeiss optics, a large aperture for improved performance in low light conditions and wide angle focal length for capturing full 16:9 images. It is also the first Lumia phone to feature a front-facing camera, with large aperture and wide-angle lens for sharp, bright images and video calling out of the box.

The Nokia Lumia 900 will be available in white, cyan and black, is priced at EUR 480 and also expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2012.

Nokia Lumia 610

The new Nokia Lumia 610 is Nokia’s fourth and most affordable Lumia smartphone, designed as the perfect introduction to Windows Phone for a younger audience. The Nokia Lumia 610 makes it easy to keep in touch with friends, providing instant access to social networks and bringing all mobile, email, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn contacts into one place. It also makes it easier to browse the Web with Internet Explorer and to access games through Xbox Live. Available with Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive, Nokia Transport and Nokia Music, people can also choose from thousands of apps in the Windows Phone Marketplace to further personalize the experience.

With a distinctive profile and finely beveled metallic edges, the Nokia Lumia 610 is built to convey both quality and aspiration. It comes in white, cyan, magenta and black, is priced at EUR189* and is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2012.

The Nokia Lumia 610 was made possible thanks to a new software release from Microsoft delivering enhanced capabilities to the Windows Phone 7.5 platform. The software release, available from April optimizes Windows Phone to support lower memory and processor requirements, while still delivering the same great experience for more affordable products. In addition, Windows Phone will now include the network and language requirements for China. As a result, Nokia announced plans to make a range of Lumia smartphones available in China, covering both CDMA and WCDMA technologies, in the coming months.

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Nokia Takes Mobile World Congress 2012 By Storm With The Roll Out Of New Mobile Devices and Services

Nokia today introduced a range of new products, services and partnerships at Mobile World Congress, setting the pace for 2012 and demonstrating rapid execution of its new strategic direction. The new strategy already has resulted in the adoption of Windows Phone as Nokia’s primary smartphone platform, major changes to its feature phones, and additional emphasis on location-based services with the launch of its Location & Commerce business.

“One year ago, we shared that Nokia was embarking on a new journey to build great mobile devices,” said Stephen Elop, president and CEO of Nokia. “Today, with our fourth Lumia device, smarter mobile phones and an array of new services, we are demonstrating that we can change the clock speed of Nokia.”

Lumia portfolio extends, availability expands

Nokia has extended the range of products with Windows Phone by introducing the Nokia Lumia 610, the most affordable Lumia yet, as well as targeting availability of the widely acclaimed Lumia 900 to additional markets beyond the U.S.

Aimed at young people who want an affordable introduction to Lumia and Windows Phone, the Nokia Lumia 610 provides easy access to social networks, web browsing, music, games, navigation and tens of thousands of apps in the Windows Phone Marketplace. It comes in four vibrant colors and will cost just €189, before taxes or subsidies, and is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2012.

The Nokia Lumia 900, which launched in January as Nokia’s first LTE-enabled smartphone, will now be available in Dual Carrier HSPA for up 42.2 Mbps. The superior content experience of the phone’s 4.3 inch ClearBlack AMOLED display and large capacity battery will be available to more countries around the world.

Nokia announced Nokia Reading providing a single, integrated reading hub experience. Nokia Reading makes it easier and faster to enjoy news, books, and audio books including an extensive catalogue of local language reading material and the ability to access content offline.

The announcements cap a year in which Nokia introduced the Lumia 710, Lumia 800 and Lumia 900 to critical acclaim and ahead of schedule.

New era in smartphone imaging starts with Nokia 808 PureView

Nokia also today ushered in a new era in high end smartphone imaging. The Nokia 808 PureView is the first smartphone to feature exclusive Nokia PureView imaging technologies that will enable a range of high-end imaging experiences into Nokia products over the coming years.

The Nokia 808 PureView combines a large, high-resolution 41-megapixel sensor, Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia-developed pixel over-sampling technology. This means incredibly sharp, detailed images, superior low light performance and the capability to save images in compact file sizes for sharing in email, MMS and on social networks.

The Nokia 808 PureView also includes Nokia Rich Recording for CD-like quality audio recording, full HD 1080p video recording and playback, and exclusive Dolby Headphone technology to transform any stereo content into a personal surround sound experience over any headphones.

Asha ignites smarter feature phones

Nokia is further blurring the line between feature phones and smartphones, launching three new Asha devices for people who want to work, learn and play. Developed for urban consumers and entrepreneurs, the Nokia Asha 302 is a premium QWERTY device. It delivers a mobile office experience with push email and calendar, and contacts synchronization under the Mail for
Exchange support – a first for Nokia Series 40 devices.

Designed for easy access to social networks, the Nokia Asha 202 and 203 bring touchscreens to volume-priced products and a pack of 40 free Electronic Arts games. The Asha 202 also features Nokia’s Easy Swap Dual SIM technology, allowing people to simply swap between tariffs and get the best value from carriers.

Nokia is also differentiating itself by updating its popular Life Tools service, now called Nokia Life, that provides life-enhancing information across the range of Nokia Series 30 and Series 40 products, including the new Asha 202 and Asha 203. People in India, China, Indonesia and Nigeria will benefit from life skills, parenting, education, agriculture and entertainment services, delivered via SMS.

The new Asha devices complement the Nokia Asha range that is available now in more than 100 markets globally.

Going further, faster

In location-based services, Nokia and Groupon plan to offer market-leading location-sensitive discounts and deals. Nokia is also announcing a new version of Nokia Drive for Windows Phone that will come with full offline support for turn-by-turn navigation. Moving forward, Nokia Drive will also remember a personal commute, give advance traffic notice and automatically re-route to avoid jams.

Additionally, Nokia plans to release the Windows Phone version of Nokia Transport for door-to-door, underground, tram, suburban train, and bus directions in more than 500 cities and 45 countries.

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