Music makes the world go round, and if you don’t believe that, just take a look at the countless music apps out there. Every brand has to have their own, and no wonder: people keep using them and spending money on them! I don’t know about you, but I... Read more
Nokia was always at the forefront of the mobile industry. It has proved it can produce a decent smartphone based on Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system but what about plans to move into the tablet market? Here’s what we know. It has emerged that Nokia’s first tablet will... Read more
Scientists Charge Nokia Phone With Lightning
Mobile October 3, 2013
Bringing something to life through the power of lightning sounds more like a theme from a novel or movie but scientists have been able to charge a mobile phone with the help of a lightning bolt. Scientists from the University of Southampton have got together with Nokia and carried... Read more
Out of the ashes of what many perceive as the burning death of Nokia, comes Newkia. It is the Singapore-based company that was founded the same day the US$7.2 billion Microsoft-Nokia deal was announced, with the single aim of acquiring Nokia employees and knowledge, but to focus on the Android... Read more
Microsoft Agree To Buy Nokia’s Mobile Phone Unit
Mobile September 4, 2013
In a bold move, Microsoft has settled a deal to buy Nokia’s mobile phone business for $7.2 billion. Included in the deal are Nokia’s patents and mapping services, which will be licensed to Microsoft. Microsoft Chief, Steve Ballmer described the deal as a “big, bold step forward” and that... Read more
There is nothing more frustrating than losing your keys, but thanks to Nokia that might no longer be a problem. According to sources the firm is planning to launch a “Treasure Tag” accessory that is able to track items using Bluetooth and NFC with a Lumia Windows phone. Apparently... Read more
Nokia Unveils Cheap Phones with Fast Internet Access
Mobile July 11, 2013
While users of high end smartphones have been talking about the recently leaked image of the Nokia 909, we cannot ignore users who may prefer more affordable units. There is a whole spectrum of gadget users, and Nokia is certainly not one to not take advantage of the lower... Read more
Nokia has somehow managed to hang on to dear life, thanks to the high end phones that it has been churning out. While many of the people in my circle would never think about getting a Windows phone, there is still a market for such a device. And, if... Read more
Shipments of Android smartphones are expected to climb to more than 1 billion units annually in 2017; more than twice the amount of Android phones that shipped last year! According to Market research firm Canalys‘ press report, Android is clearly way out in front and its forecast of one billion... Read more
Nokia has really been putting a lot of its eggs in one basket. A basket called Lumia. You can’t really blame them, as the Lumia series has gotten the market’s attention. Not as much as rivals Apple and Samsung, definitely, but perhaps enough to give Nokia the fuel it... Read more
Nokia may be a dark horse in the smartphone race, but the company has not shown signs of giving up just yet. Just the opposite, Nokia has explored many paths in an effort to continue drawing breath. It has its critics, just like any other phone manufacturer, but it... Read more
Nokia Rumored to Sell Handset Division to Microsoft or Huawei
Mobile January 3, 2013
For the last several years Nokia has been fighting tooth and nail with Apple, Samsung, Motorola and other mobile handset manufacturers. Yet despite its best efforts, including a partnership with Windows Phone 8, the once reigning king of cell phones has managed only modest success with mounting losses. Now... Read more
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