POV: What Nokia can learn from Google Maps? Enabling smartphone users to report & add places
The title mayn't sound outrageous to those, who have used both Google and HERE Maps and have ever tried to report or add a place on their smartphones. We have shared our in-depth comparison of Google and HERE Maps on Android and HERE emerged...
Chairman: Nokia will be able to return to consumer markets. May target health & wellness business
Nokia Chairman, Risto Siilasama has once again confirmed that Nokia is planning to return to consumer market. In an interview with Finnish media house "Talouselama", he said that Nokia may have sold off D&S division, but can return to consumer market, as it still...
Windows Phone 8.1 accounts for more than 50% apps downloads, In-app purchases best monetization model
Microsoft has shared details about recent Windows and Windows Phone Store trends across categories, markets, and more. There are some surprising and some interesting take aways from the analysis.
1) Windows Phone 8.1 now responsible for more than 50% of app downloads, Windows Phone 7...
WP8.1 now on 39% of devices. Lumia 630 / 635 2nd most sold Lumia now, make worldwide gains
Adduplex's report for month of September shows Windows Phone 8.1 now running on 39% of devices. It has gained 14.7% of user-base share in month of September coinciding with the Lumia Cyan worldwide release. It shows why in terms of update availability and reach...
Bendgate: Unbox Therapy now bends iPhone 6 Plus in front of witnesses. Looks incredibly easy to bend
What a way to answer those calling him fake!
Unbox Therapy, whose original iPhone 6 Plus bending video went viral has now demoed "how easy it is to bend an iPhone 6 Plus" in front of witnesses. It is not that difficult to understand why...
Nokia’s HERE moving from ‘Windows Phone first’ to ‘all OSes are equal’, but will support Windows Phone for next 4 years
In an interview with TNW, Sean Fernback, Senior Vice President, Everyday Mobility, at Nokia’s HERE division has talked about moving resources from Windows Phone app development to iOS and Android. While Fernback has stressed that the Windows Phone support is not going away yet,...
Launch camera from Lock Screen: A Nokia X2 feature, Microsoft must bring to devices like Lumia 630
First a tip for new Nokia X2 users. Since there is no camera button, how to access it quickly form Lock Screen?
Just Swipe from Right to left on lock screen and you will launch the camera and it is really quick!
Now, coming to why...
Nokia’s HERE is positioned for next level of growth, says Counterpoint research
Nokia's sharp focus on its Location business, which we know as "HERE", is as per its strategy to use HERE as its growth engine. Because of its huge potential, HERE is now getting some attention from analysts. Last we reported about Strategy Analytic's take...
Oppenheimer raises Nokia to outperform rating with $12 target price
Analysts are increasingly expressing confidence in Nokia's strategical direction and management. Oppenheimer has just raised its ratings on Nokia stock to outperform from perform with a $12 price target. Read what the analysts have to say about Nokia's future performance, below. Nokia Networks: We’re increasingly confident...
SA: Nokia’s HERE will maintain its momentum, expect more Samsung like deals in future
Strategy Analytics reports on B2C strategy announcement from HERE, the Nokia's Location arm. According to SA, Nokia will build upon its partnerships like those with Microsoft, Yahoo, Jolla, Tizen, Amazon and recently ( and very important ) Samsung to cater directly to consumers in...
73% of respondents want Lumia to replace Nokia, only 13% want Microsoft branding
Poll results are in and our readers have spoken their mind. As many as, 73% of all those voted would like only Lumia to replace Nokia branding on future Lumia devices. Though Microsoft may have its way ultimately with "Microsoft" branding in place of...
Microsoft readying Windows Phone answer to Google’s Android One devices in India
Google has today announced entry-level Android One devices with benefit of confirmed software update path and running on latest Android KitKat OS. The combo of sub-$100 pricing and direct affiliation to Google for updates will be the USP of these devices.
Now, Microsoft Mobile (ex-Nokia)...