Rumor - Nokia could introduce two new Windows Phone 8 smartphones on September 5th

The rumors on the official presentation of next Lumia smartphone based on Windows Phone 8 are becoming more intense. The last rumor is that Nokia will show two new WP smartphones on September 5th.

While the reference to there latest release of Microsoft's operating system as standard is not at issue, the same can not be said for the integration of PureView technology that could be integrated within the Lumia devices probably later this this year with a reminder that the information should be considered mere rumor until is confirmed by Nokia.

Nokia completes the acquisition of Scalado

Nokia announced this morning that you have completed the acquisition of Scalado announced in June. The technology, intellectual property of major innovations in the imaging software and about fifty specialists who worked in this area will be transferred to Nokia Scalado. The Finnish manufacturer, then, having set new standards in the camera phone with the Nokia 808 PureView, may have significant resources to invest in the further improvement of the cameras of its smartphones.

Nokia-Microsoft - New marketing initiatives landed in European retail stores

Targeted marketing campaigns and promotions have been made ​​well the constants that have accompanied the launch of smartphones Lumia on every continent.Nokia counting on the collaboration of Microsoft, has already invested substantial resources to advertise the line of Lumia smartphones and the trend seems to be steadily rising. One of the many forms of promotion of the Lumia devices based on Windows platform passes through the store location in some European retailers carefully done, can not only summarize the main features of the device but above bring WP smartphones more closer to the potential buyers.

Rumor - Nokia could get a period of exclusivity for the commercialization of its Lumia WP8 devices

Nokia's  CEO's Stephe Elop has released a statement regarding the arrival of Windows Phone 8 and the special ties of cooperation between Nokia and Microsoft.These statements have triggered a series of speculations, including the last in order of time makes reference to a possible period of exclusivity granted to Nokia for the sale of the Lumia WP8 smartphones.Let's quickly review the interesting prospect that, at present, must be regarded simply as a hypothesis, not corroborated by any official figures. 

Nokia Drive 3.0 is now available for Lumia smartphones and brings many new goodies

Nokia unveiled the Nokia drive app future upgrade for Windows Phone series devices in February at the MWC.But for now is only available for Nokia Lumia devices. Nokia Drive 3.0 brings a lot of changes in the application, and the largest is an intelligent monitoring your movement and your application will be able to recommend the quickest route to your destination or redirect you to the fastest route, depending on road conditions

Nokia Music is updated to version 3.1

The distribution of a new update of the unique Nokia Lumia applications has just begun. Nokia Music has been updated to version 3.1.This is a minor update that introduces new features, but improves the stability due to the correction of several bugs and extends the scope of the markets where it is available .

Statcounter - Windows Phone edging Symbian in Finland

The announcement of financial results for the second quarter of the year Nokia confirmed as a highly anticipated: the marketing of Windows Phone Lumia finally seems to have entered into the heart, marking, with four million units, a doubling of sales over the previous quarter.At the same time overall sales of Nokia smartphones has suffered another decline of 14%. 

It's obvious that to determine the percentage contribution of the Finnish manufacturer of the devices based on the Symbian platform whose market share looks set to shrink gradually. 

Nokia publishes financial results for the 2nd quarter of 2012,with first signs of a turnaround and 4 million sold Lumia devices

As expected, this morning, Nokia has released the financial results of the 2nd quarter of 2012 and what we learn from the figures in the summary tables (see below) are the first signs of a turnaround , although the Finnish company is still at in a delicate and difficult period of transition.

The numbers and percentages than in the previous quarter appear to be more encouraging and demonstrate a greater hold of competitiveness in the mobile industry with the introduction of new feature phones family Asha Lumia and sale of devices with Windows Phone,which have been sold in 4 million units, a reasonable result considering that the new operating system is still young and not yet known by the great mass of consumers.

Mirror's Edge - First EA exclusive game (Xbox Live) for Nokia Lumia devices

Mirror's Edge is the first games of series of games for Nokia WP devices as Lumia exclusive games produced by the software company Electronic Arts and was added to the list of Xbox Live titles.

Experience the world of Faith Connors, a illegal " Runner ", which must take action to prevent a lethal threat in a "perfect" society, controlled by disturbing surveillance systems and relentless trackers.

Nokia Lumia production slowed ahead of the launch of Windows Phone 8?

Nokia may have already begun to take the necessary steps to prepare to deploy the first Windows phone 8 devices.The Finnish brand, according to some recent rumors, has already reduced the production of current Lumia smartphones running on WP 7.5. A recent report shows that Compal Communications,the main partner of Nokia in the production of Nokia Lumia devices, would have recorded a significant drop in revenue in the month of June due to a reduction in orders from the Finnish company .

Nielsen - Owners of the Nokia Lumia 900 very satisfied with the smartphone

Sales of the Nokia Lumia 900,as is known, could suffer a setback due to lack of update to Windows Phone 8, but users who have already chosen the current flagship of the Finnish manufacturer no secret of being very satisfied purchase. Was revealed by a recent Nielsen study, independent company that deals with market research. Over 90% of the holders of a Lumia 900 that took part in a recent survey consider it the best smartphone competitors , while more than 80% confirmed that the performance of the device have exceeded expectations . Very encouraging data that confirm the proper mix of hardware and software represented by the device.

Nokia Lumia - Soon with Sprint, Verizon and PureView technology

The expansion of distribution channels of smartphones Lumia and the arrival of the Nokia Windows Phone with Camera PureView are two further arguments recently returned to the light of the current statements of Richard Kerris . It's always responsible for relations with developers from Nokia to confirm the intentions of the Finnish to strengthen the distribution network of Lumia in the U.S. , taking advantage of new alliances with U.S. carriers and to confirm once again the integration of technology PureView  in Nokia smartphones based the operating system from Microsoft. 

Nokia Music bumped to version 3.0 with many new features

Nokia Music , exclusive application for the Nokia Lumia WP7 series has been updated reaching version 3.0 . As you know Nokia Music allows us to listen to free streaming music, or from our library, buy new ones and look for gigs in our area.

Nokia Lumia 710 and Lumia 800 - New software update 8779 in Navifirm

The deployment of MCR3 (Consumer Mango Refresh 3) or Windows Phone Tango is already on a roll for  several days now and allowed many owners of Nokia Lumia 710 and 800 to complete the update. The software platform of the two smartphones Lumia seems to be intended to receive a new update. The information is obtainable from Navifirm , the server that contains all the new firmware and software updates for the Nokia. In Navifirm has just published the new 8779 software release , which should refer to an update post-Tango (8773). 

Elisa, Finland largest mobile operator said that in the month of June, 33% of smartphones sold were Windows Phone

Elisa, Finland's largest mobile operator, has released their sales figures for the month of June 2012. They have revealed that among the best-selling smartphone of different mobile platforms, Windows Phone has reached Android with a market share of 33%.

Speculation | Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 - Development accelerates in anticipation of the launch later this year

After the presentation of the new major release of Windows Phone 8 and the confirmation of the top four producers who will support it (Nokia, HTC, and Samsung Huwaei), were widespread rumors that have attempted to define the time frame and the possible composition the line-up of the third generation of WP. Nokia, the leading partner of Microsoft for the development of the WP8 platform, do not let slip a detailed forecast, although the odds this year identified as a possible date for the arrival in to the market of the Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices. 

New rumor, the truth of which is still to be ascertained, would indicate a speeding up of development of devices for the launch by the end of 2012 and would establish China as the nation which will appear among the first to receive the device .

Nokia: We have 'contingency plan' is Windows Phone 8 fails expectations

Siilasmaa has defended the move to the Windows Phone operating system, practically replacing its Symbian OS which was in trouble for some years.

If Windows Phone 8 will not be up to the expectations of the company, Risto Siilasmaa, says that Nokia has an "emergency plan" 

Nokia Drive 3.0 - User manual available for download

Nokia Drive 3.0, the next major release of the satellite navigation software developed by Nokia, expected to be available to all Lumia devices this summer and by the end of the year for all new smartphones based on Windows Phone 8. Since little is available in the network user manual of Nokia Drive 3.0, which offers the possibility to know in detail the new feature of the application. Among the innovations introduced with the 3.0 release of Nokia Drive include the " Commute ", live traffic information, the ability to save favorite locations and automatic switching between day mode and that night.

Nokia Drive with turn-by-turn directions will be available on all Windows Phone 8 devices

Among the news more or less satisfactory spread a few hours ago at Developer Summit is also the one on Nokia Drive that's incredible, is available on all future Windows Phone device 8.

The application for GPS navigation from Nokia, therefore, will be the default on the Microsoft software platform, and ensure all users location services and voice guidance in over 110 countries, even while offline.

The Nokia maps supplied by Navteq, is currently the most complete than that offered by other smartphone manufacturers. E 'can offer a complete usability in offline mode, a fast rendering system of maps (50 fps) and a low consumption of bandwidth, only 10% compared to traditional servers that provide these services on other platforms. 

Nokia Lumia 710 and Lumia 800 will be getting new software update from June 27th

Nokia has made ​​it clear in the past few hours the details on the next software update reserved for owners of Nokia Lumia 710 and Luma 800 , pointing out that the 'distribution will start from June 27 . The Nokia Lumia 710 and 800 are waiting out the updates to Windows Phone Tango and the new update should finally overcome the absence of some highly anticipated features, such as the one that will allow you to share your internet connection. The wait may cease to be just under a week.