It seems that Google and Nokia are giving Apple a run for their money today in creating hype.. indeed iPhone 5 activations and sales are dominating social media (you know, all those tweets “I just got my nice new iPhone yadayada…) but Google and Nokia are both doing a good job of capitalizing on the […]
Benchmarking mobile maps on Nokia Lumia 920, Samsung Galaxy S III and Apple iPhone 5
With Apple dropping support for Google maps and leaving many wondering about what maps will look like on iOS 6, Nokia is wasting no time touting the merits of Nokia maps and related location technologies. To help users Nokia and their PR arm (@NokiaConnects) have created an interesting info-graphic that compares the functionality of mobile […]
Side by Side – Nokia Lumia 920 VS Windows Phone 8X HTC
This week Microsoft with HTC and Microsoft unveiled the Windows Phone 8X HTC, HTC’s first Windows Phone 8 smartphones. Surprisingly (or not) the device may initially remind you of the Nokia Lumia series, in particular the Lumia 920 – there’s also been some buzz about this on Twitter today, case in point, this Tweet from […]
Monday Awesomeness and the World's Longest Smartphone Throw!
A little Monday fun here (inspired by the gang at Nokia Conversations (See blog post) and indeed, haven’t we all wanted to toss our smartphone 100m or more at some time?? Awesomeness… check out the official land surveyor too!
Nokia Connects and Why People Are Switching to Lumia
I heard from my friends at Nokia Connects and they’ve shared some details and infographics on the reasons that people are electing to make the switch to Nokia Lumia smartphones. Some of the compelling reasons as seen in the infographic include the unique designs, the Nokia customer care, a love for Nokia, and even simply […]
Rough Week For Nokia… 10,000 more jobs to go, Main Production Facility in Finland Closing
You know that this has got to be the worst day ever (or close to it) for Stephen Elop, Nokia’s Canadian born CEO – ya, great, now Canada will get the blame for ruining Finland’s corporate icon! According to the CBC, at a press conference in Finland this week Elop has announced the company will […]
The Nokia Camera Evolves to A 41 megapixel sensor with 808 PureView
Here’s a quick look at the evolution of camera technology on Nokia devices and a glimpse at what you can accomplish with a 41 megapixel sensor in your hand withe 808 PureView – see also more on the device at http://europe.nokia.com/pureview
Nicki Minaj, Nokia, and Lumia 900 Rock New York Times Square
The party is now over and Nokia along with tens of thousands of Nicki Minaj fans have officially rolled out the red carpet to the Nokia Lumia 900 in a big way. In familiar, HUGE, Nokia manner, the company made a big splash today, this time in Times Square of all places to officially announce […]
Nokia PureView 808, The Best Smartphone Camera In The World – Perhaps!
There’s no question that indeed, the Nokia PureView 808 may in fact be the World’s best smartphone camera… hands down! Given that I’m a huge believer that the Nokia N8 was likely the killer camera prior to this year, indeed there’s no reason to doubt that the PureView 808 is now holding that spot. With […]
The Road ahead from Stephen Elop, Nokia Location Services, asks Who, What, Where?
From MWC this past week in Barcelona, NOKIA CEO Stephen Elop used aPR event to discuss the year in review and then break into what would be in store from Nokia in 2012 including news devices and details of Nokia maps and Nokia’s Location Services move. Recall, at the event in 2011 Elop focused on […]