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Windows phones are back! Microsoft selling Lumia smartphones again
Windows phones are back! Microsoft selling Lumia smartphones again
Microsoft made it fairly clear last summer that it's not really interested in Windows phones any more by dropping support from almost all Lumia ...... 24 Feb 2018 - 1 comment
Microsoft guts phone business, will cut 1,850 jobs
Microsoft guts phone business, will cut 1,850 jobs
Microsoft has announced plans to streamline its smartphone business, trimming more than 1,850 jobs mostly in Finland. 25 May 2016
Microsoft: We're committed to Windows 10 Mobile
Microsoft: "We're committed to Windows 10 Mobile"
Microsoft hasn't seemed too interested in smartphones after acquiring Nokia's mobile phone business. Oddly the number of phones released has ...... 27 Apr 2016 - 3 comments
Here are Microsoft's Cityman and Talkman flagships
Here are Microsoft's Cityman and Talkman flagships
Thanks to Evan Blass (@Evleaks), we have what appear to be press images and images of Microsoft's upcoming flagship Lumia devices, codename Cityman and Talkman. 28 Aug 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft Windows 10 flagships will have pen support and scan your eyes
Microsoft Windows 10 flagships will have pen support and scan your eyes
According to a new report, Microsoft will be releasing two Windows 10 Lumia flagship devices this holiday season, both of which will include iris scanners and will have Surface Pen tech. 26 Jul 2015 - 1 comment
Windows Phone fans rejoice: Two high-end devices are coming this year
Windows Phone fans rejoice: Two high-end devices are coming this year
After a year of pumping out cheap low-range Lumia devices to target the masses, it appears Microsoft has a couple of high-end devices waiting in the wings for power users. 03 May 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft is still losing money on every Windows Phone sold
Microsoft is still losing money on every Windows Phone sold
According to a recent filing with the U.S. SEC, it appears that Microsoft continues to lose money on every Windows Phone it sells, and may have to write-off a billion dollar loss thanks to its acquisition of Nokia's handset business. 29 Apr 2015
Microsoft forced to pull Windows 10 Technical Preview for some Lumia phones following reports of bricking
Microsoft forced to pull Windows 10 Technical Preview for some Lumia phones following reports of bricking
Microsoft has decided to pull a recent build of its Windows 10 Technical Preview for a few of its cheaper, low-end Lumia smartphones after early testers reported their phones bricking after the update. 19 Apr 2015 - 3 comments
Microsoft reports record Lumia and Surface sales, strong Xbox sales
Microsoft reports record Lumia and Surface sales, strong Xbox sales
Despite a generally disappointing earnings report, there were a few bright spots for Microsoft, who announced some record earnings in a few categories. 27 Jan 2015 - 1 comment
New Nokia devices to be branded 'Nokia by Microsoft'?
New Nokia devices to be branded 'Nokia by Microsoft'?
According to prolific leaker @Evleaks, Microsoft has almost completed a licensing pact with Nokia in which future Nokia devices will be branded Nokia by Microsoft. 28 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Nokia empowers Windows Phone devs to create sophisticated imaging apps with new SDK
Nokia empowers Windows Phone devs to create sophisticated imaging apps with new SDK
Nokia has announced the latest version of its Imagine SDK (v1.0) for Windows Phone developers, providing the tool to create much more powerful imaging apps. 13 Nov 2013
Nokia had Lumia Android phones: NYT
Nokia had Lumia Android phones: NYT
According to a New York Times report, Nokia had Android running on Lumia handsets before it was negotiating a deal to sell its phone and services assets to Microsoft. 14 Sep 2013 - 1 comment
Report: Nokia working on 5-inch Lumia device
Report: Nokia working on 5-inch Lumia device
Among other high-end Lumia phones 20 Apr 2013 - 2 comments
Nokia Music+ now available in the U.S. for Lumia owners
Nokia Music+ now available in the U.S. for Lumia owners
Unlimited streaming music for $4 per month 20 Feb 2013
Is the Nokia 'Laser' headed to Verizon soon?
Is the Nokia 'Laser' headed to Verizon soon?
According to multiple sources, Verizon is planning a new flagship Windows Phone device codenamed the "Laser." The new Nokia Lumia phone will ...... 25 Jan 2013
Nokia 510 made official in China
Nokia 510 made official in China
The low-end Nokia 510 has been made official in China and India. Nokia will introduce the phone as its entry-level Lumia in the nations. ...... 29 Oct 2012
Nokia has another bad quarter, Lumia sales awful
Nokia has another bad quarter, Lumia sales awful
Nokia announced their quarterly earnings this morning, and the numbers were not pretty. The company saw an operating loss of €969 million ...... 18 Oct 2012 - 8 comments
Nokia slashes prices on older Lumia devices
Nokia slashes prices on older Lumia devices
Nokia has announced price cuts for its current Lumia devices, as it clears inventory in front of the upcoming Lumia 820 and 920 launches. ...... 29 Sep 2012 - 1 comment
Nokia looking into Windows 8 tablet
Nokia looking into Windows 8 tablet
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has confirmed the phone maker is looking "very closely" into building a Windows 8 tablet. The CEO says there is a ...... 09 Sep 2012
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