Nokia had already confirmed that Nokia World would be back in 2012. It today announced that it will change the format of the event (and previously announced dates). Instead of the large-scale events seen in years past, it promises a series of smaller events for specific audiences. It describes the change as “less CES, more SXSW.” The first of these […]
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Nokia World 2012 set for September in Finland
Nokia has confirmed details for this year’s Nokia World. After last year’s event in London where it unveiled its first Windows Phone Lumia devices, Nokia is bringing the event home to Helsinki, Finland. It is the first time that the event will take place in Nokia’s home country. Arranged since 2006, Nokia World brings together thousands of visitors, including journalists, […]
Nokia World 2011: Nokia shows off flexible phone prototype
Nokia showed off a rather impressive flexible phone prototype at Nokia World. Called the “Nokia kinetic device,” it comes with a flexible display and an innovative interface. Gripped with two hands, it can be twisted in various directions to interact with it. Twisting it to allows it to scroll or bending inward or outward zooms in and out of photos […]
Nokia World 2011: Nokia announces Windows Phone Lumia 800 and Lumia 710
As widely expected, Nokia kicked off its Nokia World event with the unveiling of its first Windows Phone devices, the Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 710. According to Andy Lees, president of the Windows Phone Division at Microsoft: “Today marks a remarkable first between two industry-leading companies. Nokia brings state of the art industrial design and outstanding global distribution, while […]
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop to keynote Nokia World 2011
With Nokia expected to unveil its first Windows Phone device(s) at Nokia World, it should not be a big surprise that the company’s CEO, Stephen Elop, will deliver the opening keynote speech. He will “will outline the latest Nokia news including the progress of Nokia’s new strategy announced earlier this year and the plan ahead.” With the emphasis on Windows […]
Nokia confirms more than one Windows Phone device to be announced this quarter
It has been widely expected that Nokia will unveil its first Windows Phone device at the upcoming Nokia World event. Recent leaks have also hinted at the fact that Nokia has up to three devices waiting in the wings. Now, CEO Stephen Elop has confirmed that the company will announce more than one device by saying that Nokia will introduce […]
Nokia to unveil three Windows Phone devices at Nokia World?
Nokia may unveil up to three new Windows Phone smartphones at its upcoming Nokia World event. Most rumours have pointed to one and perhaps two devices (the Nokia Sea Ray and Sabre) but an anonymous MyNokiaBlog.com source now indicates that there will also be a third and higher-end device. Specifications-wise, here is what rumours to date suggest: Rumoured Nokia Sea […]
Big Microsoft presence at next month’s Nokia World
It is widely expected that Nokia will unveil its first Windows Phone smartphone (the Nokia 703?) at next month’s Nokia World conference. Supporting this rumour is the just published agenda and the significant Microsoft presence at the event. Among the Microsoft executives expected to speak or attend events are: Joe Belfiore, Corporate Vice President, Windows Phone Program Albert Shum, Director […]