Rumours of new Nokia Lumia devices have been floating around for some time now. A leaked roadmap obtained by the usually reliable @evleaks now sugests that Microsoft could launch three new Nokia smartphones, likely Lumia Windows Phone devices, later this summer, likely in time for the busy Back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons. The timeline identifies the devices by their model numbers […]
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Microsoft readying Android-powered Lumia smartphone and Surface Mini tablet?
The week kicks off with a couple of interesting rumours courtesy of @evleaks. The first suggests that Microsoft could soon release an Android-powered Lumia smartphone while the second indicates that Microsoft will release the Surface Mini tablet after all. Should Microsoft release an Android-powered Lumia device, it could represent a seismic shift at Microsoft. The Lumia brand has been used […]
Cross-platform Microsoft smartwatch coming in October?
The smartwatch market will be a crowded one by the end of the year. Joining early entrants such as Pebble, Martian, Samsung and Sony are Acer, HTC, LG, Motorola and many others. Another major player is about to enter the fray. Rumours that Microsoft is working on a smartwatch are not new. Tom’s Hardware has landed new details and confirmed […]
Microsoft to license Nokia brand for smartphones
When Microsoft acquired Nokia’s Devices and Services business unit in April, it also acquired both the Lumia and Asha trademarks. The Nokia brand remained with the Finnish company but Microsoft licensed it for its range of mobile devices including smartphones. The expectation was that Microsoft would gradually shift away from the Nokia brand, with the move happening within 18 months […]
Microsoft unveils Android-powered Nokia X2
Microsoft has released its first ever Android device but don’t expect it to turn its back on Windows Phone any time soon. The first Nokia X devices were launched when Nokia’s Devices and Services business was still part of the Finnish company. But Microsoft acquired the division soon after and the Nokia X2 is its first device announcement since then. As […]
Microsoft to improve Windows Phone anti-theft features
Additional anti-theft features are coming to Windows Phone after Microsoft signed on to the CTIA’s Smartphone Anti-Theft Voluntary Commitment back in April. The company this week announced that it will enahnce its “Find My Phone” service with the following capabilities: Remotely erase personal data from the smartphone Render the smartphone inoperable by unauthorized users, except the ability to call 911 […]
Microsoft to announce first Android device next week?
A post on the Nokia Conversations blog today suggests that Microsoft could be about to announce its first Android device or devices. It picked up Nokia’s line of entry-level X Phones when it acquired Nokia’s Devices and Services business earlier this year. It now appears that it could unveil some new devices in the Android-based line. The event teaser image reprises the […]
Microsoft puts Surface mini tablet on backburner
When news hit of Microsoft’s latest Surface event first hit, speculation ran high that the company was finally about to unveil its oft-rumoured Surface mini tablet. Microsoft earlier today unveiled the new Surface Pro 3 but its smaller sibling was a no-show. It turns out that Microsoft may have been planning to unveil it today but decided rather abruptly not […]