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Apple Fanboy Writes a Windows Phone Love Letter

Mark Guim — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:06:21 +0000

Loyal Apple customer, Scott G., loves his Nokia Lumia 900 so much that he wrote a letter to Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer. The Windows Phone team published the letter on their website for all to see. Check it out! Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Here are some highlights from the letter: [...]

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Video: Nokia Lumia Short Film from China

Mark Guim — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:38:50 +0000

Nokia released a short film today in China featuring famous actor Nicholas Tse. Unfortunately, there are no English subtitles. It’s 3 and a half minutes long. In just less than 24 hours, it got viewed more than 100,000 times. Check it out. If the embedded video above doesn’t play. you can view it directly at [...]

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Video: Nokia Lumia Launch in Bangkok

Mark Guim — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:11:06 +0000

Thailand launched the Nokia Lumia phones earlier this month and we can now see what happened that day thanks to Youtube. The launch was held at one of the major malls in Bangkok and unsurprisingly had celebrities come out to endorse the products. Free taxi rides were also available to random people. Take a look. [...]

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Nokia Stock Hits Yet Another 52-Week Low

Mark Guim — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:37:21 +0000

Nokia’s stock price on Tuesday hit its lowest in the past year. Just before publishing this post, NOK was at $2.96. Stocks that are at or near their 52-week low may indicate a stock is under-valued. However, there is no guarantee that the stock will begin to trade higher. It could go even lower. In [...]

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White Nokia Lumia 900 Cake

Mark Guim — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:45:56 +0000

Remember the Nokia Lumia 900 cake? Nokia posted more pics on Facebook, but this time, it’s the white glossy version of the Nokia Lumia 900. The phone is beautiful. Is it delicious too? Photos after the jump. They didn’t post photos of what happened afterwards, but here’s a reminder for the Cyan version of the [...]

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Nokia Lumianation Event in Manila May 18th

Mark Guim — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:55:30 +0000

Nokia is hosting an event in Manila on May 18th for the new Nokia Lumia devices. The flyer says, “club experience in a new light,” which hints a light show possibly be similar to the events held in London and New York. I’ll be around to cover the event. Flyer after jump. Another hint that [...]

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You are Now Tweeting Via Microsoft

Mark Guim — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:24:27 +0000

Now when you tweet your Windows Phone, it will say “via Microsoft.” Previously, it said, “via Windows Live.” I’m personally not a fan of this move. I think “via Windows Phone,” would make more sense. That’s actually what is being used for Facebook updates. What do you think? Twitter: Facebook: Why was it changed to [...]

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Nokia Hosting Hackathons Across the US & Canada

Mark Guim — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:27:40 +0000

Nokia is hitting the road to 13 cities across the US and Canada to host hackatons for developers. Cash prizes and Nokia Lumia 900 phones will be awarded at each event. Space will be limited so register early. The Ready.Set(){Code} challenge schedule looks like this: 08:30am: Light breakfast and registration 09:00am: Welcome and competition overview [...]

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Nokia Philippines Host Ticket to Amazing

Mark Guim — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:15:14 +0000

To help some bloggers and members of the media in the Philippines see some of the features of the newly launched Nokia Lumia devices, Nokia hosted an event called, “Tickets to Amazing.” Guests were treated to an adventure of their choice: Aqua, Appetizing, or Aero. Guests can share their photos or talk about their adventure [...]

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Something Amazing Expected on May 18th

Mark Guim — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:07:38 +0000

Nokia Philippines just sent emails to select media members teasing about the date, May 18th. It says, “Something Amazing is About to Happen.” The colorful tiles and the word, Amazing, clearly hints it is related to Nokia Lumia devices. I’m guessing it will be the launch event for the Nokia Lumia 900. I’m still here [...]

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Nokia Lumia 850 Concept Design

Mark Guim — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:23:13 +0000

Luxembourgish designer, BrianMFB, is back at The Nokia Blog to share another one of his mockups. Today, he shows off a concept design, dubbed the Nokia Lumia 850. I think it looks great. Check it out! This concept design looks like a possible successor to the Nokia Lumia 800. It has a 3.8″ screen, curved [...]

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Nokia Lumia Endorsed by Queen of all Media

Mark Guim — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:59:13 +0000

Nokia Philippines just showed off their latest celebrity endorser in a Nokia Lumia TV commercial. Kris Aquino, also known as the “Queen of all Media,” shows how her Nokia Lumia 610 makes her everyday amazing. She’s kind of a big deal in the Philippines. Only time will tell if her fans will actually go out [...]

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Video: Don’t Forget Birthdays with Social Birthday Tile

Mark Guim — Sun, 06 May 2012 02:26:34 +0000

Social Birthday Tile uses your Facebook account to figure out which friends of yours have birthdays this week and show it on a live tile! In the app itself, you can go and post on your friend’s wall using message templates. You can see how it works on my Nokia Lumia 800. You can also [...]

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Nokia to Launch Exciting Range of Tablets & Hybrid Devices

Mark Guim — Thu, 03 May 2012 06:35:00 +0000

Nokia Chairman Jorma Ollila told the Financial Times that the company will launch a range of tablets and hybrid smart mobile devices that will “make a difference.” No dates or roadmaps were mentioned. This quote from Mr. Ollila stands out: Tablets are an important one, so that is being looked into, and there will be [...]

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Nokia Sues HTC, RIM & Viewsonic in the US & Germany

Mark Guim — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:30:51 +0000

Nokia has filed claims in the United States and Germany alleging that 45 patents in total are being infringed by HTC, RIM and Viewsonic. The patents include both hardware and software capabilities. From the press release: Nokia proprietary innovations protected by these patents are being used by the companies to enable hardware capabilities such as [...]

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Nokia 808 PureView Now Rolling Out to Russia & India

Mark Guim — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:28:52 +0000

Good news for Symbian fans… if you’re still there! The Nokia 808 PureView started shipping. Russia and India are among the first to receive this new smartphone with killer camera. As a reminder, the Nokia 808 PureView features a 41-megapixel sensor with high-performance Car Zeiss optics. The Nokia 808 PureView was announced in February. Since [...]

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It’s More Fun in the Philippines, Win Nokia Lumia 610 & Trip to Boracay

Mark Guim — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:55:46 +0000

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Globe Telecom are running a contest that could get you a Nokia Lumia 610 and a trip to the beautiful beaches of Boracay. I just spent a couple of weeks there and absolutely loved it. To join, just make a video inviting people in a fun way to [...]

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Video: Create a Photo Collage with Super Camera on Windows Phone

Mark Guim — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:48:30 +0000

Super Camera lets you create a photo collage on your Windows Phone. You can combine several photos and then share to Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo, and Tencent Weibo. This app was shown off to me by a Windows Phone user in the Philippines. I liked it too, so I had to install it on my [...]

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Nokia Lumia 610 Now Available

Mark Guim — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:20:06 +0000

The Nokia Lumia 610 is now available at Nokia stores in the Philippines. It’s the most affordable Lumia device that Nokia is offering and Philippines is the first country to get it. I visited a store today in Manila to see how they’re selling it. I was surprised at how knowledgeable the store reps were [...]

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Hey Globe, Nokia Lumia 800 Runs Windows Phone, Not Windows Mobile

Mark Guim — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:47:18 +0000

Globe, the carrier who currently has the exclusive rights for the Nokia Lumia 800 in the Philippines, says it has the best Windows Mobile experience. They’re saying it on their website and even on top of their Facebook Timeline. Can you spot the mistake? Hey Globe… it’s Windows Phone, not Windows Mobile. Big difference between [...]

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Nokia Lumia 900 Cake

Mark Guim — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:42:10 +0000

Ever wondered how a Nokia Lumia 900 tastes like? Nokia US just posted some photos of a cake in the shape of a Nokia Lumia 900 and its packaging. Take a look. My favorite Facebook comment goes to Clarence Boddicker: mmm polycarbonate unicake design with carl zeiss frosting The Nokia Lumia 900 has a 4.3″ [...]

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Nokia Lumia Not Delayed in the Philippines

Mark Guim — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:38:31 +0000

Just noticed some of my favorite blogs are citing a report that the Nokia Lumia devices are being delayed in the Philippines. I’m currently in the country and reached out to Nokia for clarification. They responded. Take a look. 1. We are on track to have the Nokia Lumia 610 in select Nokia Stores and [...]

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Skype 1.0 Released at Windows Phone Marketplace

Mark Guim — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:09:40 +0000

Finally, Skype for Windows Phone is available in the Marketplace. It helps you connect with friends and family instantly with free voice and video calls everywhere you go. The beta was available in February, but we’re happy to report the release of the final version with some new features. If you’ve been using the beta [...]

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Video: Nokia Lumia 710 Launch Party in Manila

Mark Guim — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:08:44 +0000

Last night, I attended the Nokia Lumia 710 launch from Smart in Manila Philippines. The device will be exclusive to the carrier’s postpaid subscribers. There were formal announcements in the beginning and one huge party afterwards with DJ Erick Morillo. You can also watch this video in HD on Youtube. Subscribe to the channel to [...]

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Video: Globe Nokia Lumia 800 Launch Party in Manila

Mark Guim — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:13:27 +0000

Last night, I attended the Nokia Lumia 800 launch party in Manila. The device is exclusive to the carrier, Globe Telecom. Thirty Nokia Lumia 610′s and five Nokia Lumia 800′s were raffled off. I made a quick recap video. Check it out! You can also watch this video in HD on Youtube. Subscribe to the [...]

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Nokia Lumia 710 & 800 Launch Parties in the Philippines

Mark Guim — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:41:25 +0000

Typing this now from the airport as I head over to Manila to attend the Lumia launch parties in Manila, Philippines. Globe will be launching the Nokia Lumia 800 tonight, while Smart will be launching the Nokia Lumia 710 tomorrow night. Event flyers after the break. Globe’s launch party promises food, drinks, and interactive performances. [...]

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Nokia Lumia 610 NFC Edition Announced

Mark Guim — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:17:50 +0000

Nokia announced today the NFC version of the Nokia Lumia 610. Orange will be the first operator to offer the Lumia 610 NFC, which can pair with NFC accessories and read NFC tags. The Lumia 610 NFC is expected to be available early in the third quarter of 2012. Th Nokia Lumia 610 NFC has [...]

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Video: Nokia & Nicki Minaj Take Over Times Square

Mark Guim — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:09:28 +0000

I’m missing out on all the fun happening in the US for the Nokia Lumia 900! I’m currently traveling with the wife in Southeast Asia and for the past week, we’ve been in a farm with almost no connectivity. I’m a little bummed after watching this video from the Times Square event last Friday. Check [...]

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Nokia Lumia 900 Online Orders Now Shipping

Mark Guim — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:17:38 +0000

Some customers from AT&T and Rogers Canada who ordered a Nokia Lumia 900 are now getting shipment notifications. That’s a few days earlier than the announced April 8th release date. Did you get one? The Nokia Lumia 900 has a 4.3″ ClearBlack display, 8MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics, front-facing camera, 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, [...]

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Win a Nokia Lumia 900 + $200 Cash at Bing Rewards

Mark Guim — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:39:01 +0000

Head over to Bing Rewards and enter to win a Nokia Lumia 900. It also comes with $200 cash to cover the some of AT&T service contract. The contest ends May 1st. Winners will be randomly selected on or around May 10, 2012. One entry will cost you 10 Bing Rewards credits. I’m not sure [...]

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