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Microsoft to launch trio of new Nokia smartphones later this summer

Rumoured Microsoft Nokia Lumia Q3 2014 roadmap

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 […]

Microsoft readying Android-powered Lumia smartphone and Surface Mini tablet?

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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 […]

Nokia to hold “More Lumia” event on April 2

Nokia "More Lumia" April 2014 event

As rumours just days ago predicted, Nokia is headed to Microsoft’s Build 2014 conference and will hold an event called “more Lumia” there on April 2. Nokia today posted an invitation for the event on its Nokia Conversations blog. Following the launch of its Android-powered Nokia X line of entry-level smartphones, this event will focus on its Windows Phone Lumia […]

Lumia Black software update to extend Bluetooth LE to all Lumia devices

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Nokia already supports Bluetooth 4.0 LE (Low Energy) on a limited number of Lumia devices. These are the the Lumia 520, 620, 625 and 720. A new FAQ entry on Nokia’s website has now confirmed that the Finnish smartphone manufacturer will extend Bluetooth 4.0 LE support across the entire Windows Phone 8 Lumia range with its upcoming Lumia Black software […]

Nokia ship 8.8 million Lumia smartphones in Q3 2013

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Nokia today announced financial results for its Q3 FY2013. Revenues came in at €5.66 billion (about CA$8.1 billion) and an operating profit of €118 million (about CA$170 million). The Devices and Services that Microsoft is set to acquire saw a loss of €86 million (about CA$124 million). Nokia’s smartphone sales improved again, increasing 19% over the previous quarter to hit […]