Nokia Lumia 610 specs and pictures leaked

Pocketnow have added to the Nokia Lumia 610 spillage by leaking 4 new renders of the handset, in white, black, magenta and cyan.  The handset will supposedly be available in these colours, and Pocketnow expects will have a 5 megapixel camera, contrary to the rumours of a 3 megapixel version.

According to the reports, the 610 Lumia should have a display of 3.2 ", a 3MP camera and 256Mb of RAM. The selling price should be around € 175.

Considering that the license of Windows Phone costs about 30 € and that a terminal will have a team of developers for at least 12-24 months so that it can be supported, so it will be convenient to launch such a product at such a low cost?

Hopefully on Monday morning we will know for sure if those rumors are true.

Via Pocketnow

Photosynth for Windows Phone is already in testing

The guys from Gemind in Brazil found some references to the Photosynth for Windows Phone via Twitter - it seems that Microsoft employees create accounts on the microblogging site to test the integration with the same app. The references are strong and lead us to believe that it is only a matter of (little) time for the application to be available publicly.

"AugmentedReality PhotosynthWP_Main Build PhotosynthWP_Main_20120214.4 Pass"

"PhotosynthWP" would, obviously mean "Photosynth Windows Phone." In the picture above we can  sets of tests created in Photosynth  with Windows Phone smartphones - HTC HD7, HTC Radar, Nokia Lumia 800 and Samsung Focus.
More info at Gemind.com.br
Via WMPU

Xbox Live game Gerbils Physics for Windows Phone hitting the Marketplace on March 14th!

Microsoft recently announced the titles of the new games for Xbox Live for Windows Phone that are due to be released in March.


Gerbil Physics is a physics puzzler. In each level, players are presented with one or more stacks of gerbils and an allotment of bombs. The goal is to use careful bomb placement in order to knock the gerbils below a yellow line. If a gerbil remains above the line when you run out of bombs, you’ll fail the level and have to try again. Some levels throw addition kinks into the mix, like structures that must not be knocked over.


The developers report that despite the game has only 72 levels,  in the future they will release new levels of play and put some music for the game to use as ringtones for our smartphone (with a free upgrade).

Gerbil Physics comes to Xbox Live on Wednesday, March 14. It will cost $2.99. Looking a bit farther into the future, the developers plan to add new levels and ringtones via free title updates.


Via WPCentral

Nokia Becomes World's Largest Microsoft Smartphone Vendor in Q4 2011

After using 2011 as a launch pad to introduce its first Microsoft Windows Phones, Finnish manufacturer Nokia has already become the top Microsoft smartphone vendor in the world, according to Strategy Analytics.

Market research firm Strategy Analytics on Friday released a report placing Nokia atop the list of Windows Phone vendors in the fourth quarter of 2011. The company shipped just two models during the fourth quarter — the Lumia 800 and the Lumia 710, neither of which was available in the United States last quarter — and it managed to sell 900,000 units into channels according to Strategy Analytics.

“Global smartphone shipments using the Microsoft operating system grew 36 percent sequentially to reach 2.7 million units in Q4 2011,” Strategy Analytics analyst Alex Spektor said in a statement. ”Microsoft smartphone shipments remain tiny, but they are showing tentative signs of growth. Nokia overtook HTC and others to become the world’s largest Microsoft smartphone vendor with 33 percent market share. Nokia’s global Microsoft smartphone shipments hit 0.9 million units, as distribution of its Lumia family expanded across numerous countries and operators.”

Source Strategy Analytics

Demonstration: DFT Bluetooth File Transfer for WP7

Jaxbot at WindowsPhoneHacker has uploaded this video demonstrating the DFT hack which allows Bluetooth File Transfer on Fully Unlocked Windows Phones.

Via WindowsPhoneHacker

(Homebrew) DFT releases Bluetooth file transfer utility for fully-unlocked phones

Finally, comes the first Windows Phone homebrew application that allows you to send and receive files via bluetooth device. Dark Forces Team (DFT) has just released the first version to the public.


The bad news is you'll need a fully-unlocked phone meaning dev and interop devices need not apply. That also limits this currently to Gen 1 devices


In this first version of course there are bugs, for example, if the send operation was canceled, the device saves the file already submitted or can not receive files without opening the bluetooth settings of the handset.

"Overview
Application allows to receive files via Bluetooth or send files via Bluetooth.Also application include feature to auto install received REG RGU and XAP files.So you can send XAP file from PC to your phone and it will be installed at the end.Same with REG/RGU - you can send a file and it will be applied to registry. Note file must be in UNICODE format. ANSI files don't supported by application."

More info at XDA 

(Homebrew) Folders for Full Unlocked and Rooted Devices (Video)

Homebrew Folders is an application developed by Jaxbot at Windows Phone Hacker that allows you to create folders on Windows Phone devices. 


Jaxbot posted a video showing the features he is working on for this app. The Folders app will allow you to group your apps into folders and pin it to start screen


Here is video on the mentioned application:

More info at Windows Phone Hacker 

Report:Huawei will begin to develop Windows Phones in the first half of 2012

According to DigiTimes and its sources, Huawei in China would like to spread the new Microsoft OS in the first half of 2012, during which time Nokia also will attempt the same maneuver with their devices Lumia. 

Unfortunately (for Microsoft), the Chinese territory is dominated by the bitter battle that ZTE, Huawei itself, Coolpad and Technology Xiaomi are "fighting" for dominance in the low-cost market segment, where the open policy of Android that law.

MWC just around the corner, where Microsoft could officially declare the new partnership with manufacturers to increase sales in China and other markets in Asia

Via Digitimes

HeyTell app for Windows Phone gets updated to version 1.1.0.16628

The very popular, HeyTell app for Windows Phone, which hit the Marketplace last week and is already receiving its first update. 

There was no information in the release notes but on HeyTell’s Facebook page they noted that it was simple a fix for some crashes and a localization file. 

HeyTell is a cross-platform voice messenger that allows you to instantly talk with friends and family and can be downloaded from WP Marketplace

Six new games are coming to Xbox Live for Windows Phone!

As we know, Microsoft released a new game every week Xbox Live for Windows Phone. After showing the games coming for the month of February , here are the ones coming next month.

Below is a list of games that will come shortly on Xbox Live Marketplace under the certification with screenshots and descriptions:

Carcassonne : The popular board game also comes after the debut of Windows Phone on Android and Blackberry. The aim is to build cities and streets by turning the appropriate tiles.Those who accumulate the most points wins the game. This game should be able to play multiplayer online.

Compal expects big boost in smartphone orders mainly thanks to Nokia’s WP Tango devices

Compal Communications is one of the world’s major mobile device makers and Nokia’s ODM for the Nokia Lumia 800.

Compal saw its operation turn from the red into profitability by shipping 1.5 million handsets in the fourth quarter of 2011. As Nokia will launch Tango smartphones following Microsoft's unveiling at the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, during February 27-March 1, Compal expects its smartphone shipments to rise 20% in the second quarter, the company indicated.

According to Taiwan-based handset component makers, Compal will ship at least 9.6 million smartphones in 2012.

Via Digitimes and WMPU

The official Facebook for Windows Phone is upgraded to version 2.4 with events section added

Recently the official Facebook application for Windows Phone has received an update which improved graphics and new features.

In version 2.3 of the application, developers have mistakenly deleted the Events section that users have reported promptly after installation. Developers via their Facebook page they apologized and promised a new update that will add the missing  events section.

We have just checked and the promised update was available for download from the WP Marketplace and voila the Events section was there.

The application can be downloaded for free from the WP Marketplace

Via Plaffo

The Lumia Nokia 800 back in the top 10 in Sweden after 8 months absence

Nokia Lumia 800 was launched on to the Swedish market on January 23.In that short time the  Lumia 800 managed to get in the top 10 most sold phones in the Scandinavian country. To find a Nokia phone in this nice little list we must go back to May 2011, ie to eight months ago!

The top 10 that are to follow, was compiled by collecting information in Telia's 85 stores scattered throughout Sweden.

Source idg.se ;Via WMPU

Sneak Peek: Splinter Cell: Conviction for Windows Phone (Video)

 Xbox Live section in WP Marketplace continues to grow week after week with more and more popular titles. In a few hours in the WP Marketplace will be available the newest xbox game "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction", developed by Gameloft. 

Game story: Sam Fisher, a secret agent of the security forces will fight to save his daughter in an action game where you run, jump and shoot the various weapons available will be essential elements for success.

The game will be available in the marketplace in short time and will have price tag of $4.99. 

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ProAktivo: Great New Workout Tracker For Windows Phone (Video)

Getting bored or you are not pleased with current Sports/Workout Trackers available for Windows Phone. Then you should try ProAktivo and see for you self is this app has what it takes to be your workout companion.

Developer description:

"ProAktivo is all-in-one mobile centric solution for tracking, analyzing and sharing your workouts on Windows Phone devices. With ProAktivo you can easily improve your fitness and gain better understanding of your workout trends and performance over time.

Best of all, there is no need for an expensive, standalone fitness tracking device, no need for additional payments, no hassle with additional websites, no subscriptions and no ads. All of your workout data is stored on your device.

Nokia Lumia 719: Confirmation of its existence thanks to the Bluetooth certification

Among the many rumors recently seen and heard of the new Windows Phone Nokia smartphone, finally get here is a concrete proof of the existence of the Nokia 719 Lumia.

The confirmation comes from bluetooth.org , the official website dedicated to the certification of Bluetooth mobile devices, where the card appears in your database dedicated to the Nokia Lumia 719. The information that are displayed are the screen 3.7 "Clear Black technology, 5 mpx camera with auto-focus and all of the software from  Nokia that we already know of.

Another curiosity that appears on the site Bluetooth.org is the geographic availability limited to American and Asian markets. We'll see if the Nokia 719 Lumia will be officially unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2012 to be held in Barcelona on February 29.

Via Pocketnow

Nokia Lumia 610 appears in WPBench with Tango on board

The Nokia 610 Lumia has been indicated on several occasions as one of the first Windows phone equipped with the new operating system release Tango, designed for entry level device. The reference to the terminal has been recently reported in the benchmark WPBench.

As you can see with the screenshot at the beginning, the reference to the Lumia 610 is explicit, but it helps to attract the attention of the reference to build the operating system that is 7.10.85.57, a release different from the current one based on Mango could just be the version of Windows Phone operating system reserved for entry level device.

The new "sighting" of Lumia 610 supporting the hypothesis that future presentation could take place in Barcelona just a little less than a week, while not absolute proof of a version of the operating system used by the terminal.

Via windowsphoneapps.es

"Bazar" Windows Phone Homebrew Marketplace comes to your Windows Desktop

For all lovers of homebrew applications, here come the PC version of Bazaar,the homebrew marketplace that can be used by users with unlocked Windows Phones.


Previously though, Bazaar was restricted to custom ROMs as an addon app for Windows Phone. While extremely useful and impressive, this limited its influence. Today though that all changes had been resolved with the release of the Bazaar Desktop client


Bazaar is an application that allows you to browse Homebrew applications.Within the market you can search different app categories, using the search field, share and download and install them directly on your Windows Phone device. 


More info about Bazar Homebrew marketplace at Bazar 


Source Bazar for PC via Plaffo

Developers of the Official Facebook application apologize and promise to implement "Events" in a new update

Last week the long awaited update official Facebook application for Windows Phone was released, implementing several new features and new graphics.

The developers, through their official Facebook page , report that the removal of this feature was just a mistake, why announce that it will soon be released again a new update that will implement the "Events" section.

Source Facebook

Fujitsu will bring their Windows and Android smartphones in Europe

The first smartphone with Windows Phone Mango version pre-installed out on the market was the Fujitsu IS12T, available only for the Asian market.

Despite being the first smartphone with the new version of Microsoft's mobile, did not have much space in newspapers online, because its definitely not available in Europe andAmerica.

Robert Pryke, business director for Fujitsu in Europe, said that the company has spoken with several mobile operators for the adoption of its Windows Phone and Android smartphones on the market.

"The Japanese market has been an important area for technology and design, but Fujitsu will bring its products into the global market"

Fujitsu holds roughly 20% of the Japanese market, we will see if it can also in the European market to reach a significant market share.

Via thenextweb