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Windows Phone 8.1 Will Feature a Swipe Keyboard Function

Microsoft, MobileFebruary 8, 20240Comments

The guys over at Unleasthephones have just released an exclusive new video on keyboard swipe function found in Windows Phone 8.1 code name "Blue". This function allows you to write by holding your finger on one key and then swiping it through different keys which eventually will be combined in creating a word. The feature can…

How to install the Nokia X camera app on other Android devices

Apps, Google, Microsoft, MobileJanuary 27, 20200Comments

All though the Nokia X might not be your favorite device, there is no doubt that the camera app that comes on the Nokia X is incredibly powerful, the app is similar to the ones used on the Lumia devices and Nokia has been able to make a great version for its Nokia X line…

Here is Why Microsoft is buying Nokia

Microsoft, Mobile, TechnologyNovember 13, 20190Comments

All though Steven Ballmer is leave Microsoft soon, there is one last thing he wanted to do that would possibly change Microsoft forever, the acquisition of Nokia. Monday Evening, Microsoft revealed that it has offered $7.2 billion dollars for both the Nokia Devices and Service department and the companies intellectual property. Why does Microsoft want Nokia?…

Nokia X popular in China with more then 1 million pre-orders

Mobile, Tech News, TechnologyOctober 21, 20190Comments

Although the Nokia X hasn't even launched yet, it has already proven it self to be very popular in China with more then 1 million pre-orders of the device just 4 days. The Nokia X is a mid-range Android smartphone from Nokia that will cost approximately $100 according to an online retailer from India.Nokia lets…

First smartphone running Windows Phone 8.1 available late April

Events, Microsoft, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 28, 20190Comments

Microsoft has officially revealed the new version of its mobile operation system Windows Phone 8.1 at the Microsoft Build conference, version 8.1 will include many new features, improved UI and most importantly Cortana, Microsoft's own voice assistant. Lets take a look at some of the new features:Action Center: Is the long awaited Notification center where you…

The new Nokia 2013 Ringtone is here

Tech NewsJuly 11, 20190Comments

With the reveal of the new Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia has decided to release this year's Nokia ringtone. The original one being one of the most famous ringtones in the world composed by Spanish classical guitarist and composer Francisco Tárrega, written in 1902. The tune at its peek times was heard about 1.8 billion times a day.Check…

Nokia is working on 3 Android powered Smartphones

Gadgets, Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 18, 20190Comments

Several months back the first rumors appeared regarding Nokia working on a smartphone running Android, all though it would keep the Windows 8-like Metro design as previous leaked images by Coolxap show many users were disappointing when the smartphone nicknamed "Normandy" would feature some very disappointing specs.But now QQ.com claims that the same sources that have…

We could see the CyanogenMod coming soon to the new Nokia X

Internet & Software, Microsoft, Mobile, TechnologyMarch 5, 20190Comments

The popular costum Android ROM CyanogenMod will soon become available on the very first Android running Nokia smartphone the Nokia X and Nokia X+, Australian android news website Ausdroid reports. Head Public Relations Liaison & Forum Administrator Abhisek Devkota made an interesting post on his personal Google Plus page saying "it looks very promising" as "Fastboot works…

New Nokia X Software update to improve Multitasking and Nokia Store

Google, Microsoft, MobileDecember 18, 20180Comments

The Nokia X line up of devices which run a customized version of Android are getting a software update Microsoft has confirmed in a blog post. With the recent announcement regarding Microsoft discontinuing the X line up of devices, this might be very well one of the last Nokia X Software update.The update will fix bugs…

How to install Nokia’s new Android Z launcher

Apps, Google, Internet & Software, MicrosoftOctober 22, 20180Comments

Sick of the Android homescreen? Nokia might be able to help you out as the recently acquired by Microsoft company just launched its new Z Launcher for Android which focuses on bringing the apps and information to you in the fastest way possible. The launcher also introduced several new features like Scribble, which allows you to access an…

Nokia Lumia 1020 to have 41 MexaPixel camera

Microsoft, Tech News, TechnologyOctober 13, 20180Comments

Rumour: The new Nokia Lumia 1020 could have a 41 megapixel camera, the rumour spread when several images started appearing around the web claiming that the new phone will have a 41 megapixel camera. The new phone will include a Xenon and LED Flash, can take pictures in 16:9, it shoots videos in 38MP in…

Guide on How to get Google apps on your Nokia X

Apps, Gadgets, Google, Microsoft, MobileJuly 17, 20180Comments

It has only been a week since the first Android running Nokia smartphone called the Nokia X got revealed at MWC 2014 but Spanish hacker Kashamalaga has already found a way to get access to the Google Play store, Google now and other Google apps.The Nokia X smartphone has a redesigned Android interface to make it…