Two separate reports suggest that Nokia will launch the Nokia Lumia 920, its Windows Phone 8 flagship smartphone, in November. According to The Verge, Nokia is already working with AT&T to complete the necessary certification for the U.S. launch of the Lumia 920. Their current schedule puts the launch at November 2nd. Aside from completing the testing, Nokia is still […]
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More details about upcoming HTC Windows Phone 8X
There is more evidence today that HTC will name its Windows Phone 8-powered HTC Accord as the HTC Windows Phone 8X (that just rolls off the tongue). Two new tweets from @Football4PDA, an XDA-developers member, provide a new image of the device and specification details. The first also confirms the device name. The HTC Windows Phone 8X will be powered […]
First Canadian Microsoft store to open in Toronto on November 16th
Microsoft confirmed in July that its first Canadian store would open at the Yorkdale Mall in Toronto later this year. At the time, no date was given as to when it would open. We now have that last piece of the puzzle. Mark November 16th on your calendars. Right after Windows 8 (and hopefully Windows Phone 8) is announced and […]
Windows Phone 8 Nokia Zeal planned for early 2013?
While much of Nokia’s attention is likely focused on the event tomorrow where it is expected to announce the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, it is also already at work on other Windows Phone 8 devices. Among these is the Nokia Zeal according to The Verge sources “familiar with Nokia’s Windows Phone plans.” It is expected to be a mid-range […]
Rovio to launch Bad Piggies on September 27th
Rovio today announced that the pigs that have been bombarded (for good reason?) for nearly three years by the Angry Birds will now have their chance to take the fight back to the birds. In Bad Piggies, players will finally get the chance to play as the pigs. And there will not be a slingshot in sight. “There’s a lot […]
HTC to hold September 19th announcement
Not to be outdone by Apple, HTC today also announced an upcoming event. As rumoured, it will host an event on September 19th in New York City at 1100 EST, a week after Apple’s own event. HTC is expected to unveil its Windows Phone 8 device lineup at the event. Three devices could be announced: The Rio at the lower […]
Two more Nokia September 5th announcement teasers (Updated)
Nokia has released two more teasers, ‘Stay Tuned’ and ‘Nearly There,’ ahead of its announcement tomorrow. The announcement, with Microsoft in attendance, is expected to be all about Nokia’s new Windows Phone 8 smartphones (including the rumoured Lumia 920 and Lumia 820). Like the first one, the teasers reveal little but the first shows shop ratings and deals superimposed on […]
Acer to release six smartphones in 2013
The smartphone market is going to be more crowded in 2013. Last week ASUS announced its intention to re-enter the market next year and now it’s Acer’s turn. Company president Jim Wong confirmed that Acer will launch six new smartphones in Europe and Asia in 2013. It appears that North America is not in Acer’s plans at this time though. […]