Microsoft India recently started rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim to the Nokia Lumia 520 in India. The company also promised at the time, that it hopes to complete pushing out the Lumia Denim update by the end of February. Now the company has started rolling out Lumia Denim for the Lumia 525, Lumia 535, Lumia 620 and Lumia 720 in India.

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim brings several notable improvements to many devices, including the highly anticipated digital personal assistant Cortana to select markets. Along with imaging improvements on high-end devices, this the update also includes several other improvements such as folders for your Start Screen, a new version of Internet Explorer, an improved Glance screen, and more.

	Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1
	Here's all you need to know about Lumia Denim

The update is being pushed out to devices OTA (over-the-air) as we speak, but it may take awhile to rollout to all handsets. Once the update is available, you will get a notification to download it, but you can also try manually checking for the update under Settings > Phone Update > Check for Updates.

Before installing the update, make sure that you have at least 1.5GB of free space on your device, and ensure your battery is appropriately (at least 50%) charged. You can check if the Lumia Denim update is available in your region by clicking here.


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Unfortunately its not clear if Microsoft India, was only referring to pushing out the Denim update to handsets in their region, or if they are speaking on behalf of a global rollout. Previously Microsoft has stated that they hope to have completed pushing out the update by early 2015, and we have also seen signed of the second update to Windows Phone 8.1 lurking around. Hopefully we will have some clarification of this from Microsoft soon.

Lumia Denim is being pushed out to all Lumia handsets with Windows Phone 8.1, but it brings some cool new features to the Nokia Lumia 930, Nokia Lumia 1520 and Nokia Lumia 830. For example, owners of these flagship devices will will be able to use the "Hey Cortana" phrase to awaken the personal assistant from the handset's sleep state. It also adds a number of new features for the camera such as Rich Capture, a version of HDR for Microsoft.

• Microsoft Announces Lumia Denim update

In any case, the Lumia Denim update will have little effect on Windows Phone owners, who are undoubtedly waiting for Windows 10 for phones to arrive later this year.

@arunsharma1502 Hi, The Lumia Denim update is available for Lumia 520 in India, 1/2
— Microsoft India (@MicrosoftIndia) February 16, 2015

@tousif_03 Please try clicking on http://t.co/UpfdpYRau2. This will direct you to the Microsoft India online store 1/2
— Microsoft India (@MicrosoftIndia) February 16, 2015

source - Microsoft India (Twitter) | WindowsCentral


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The update also allows you to add either Bing Weather or Bing Health and Fitness data to the Glance screen. You also get the ability to create folders using your live tiles and further customize your personal experience on Windows Phone.

	Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1
	Here's all you need to know about Lumia Denim

The following video from Microsoft will give you a brief tour through some of the new featuring of Lumia Denim, and will give you an overview on how to get the update on your supported Lumia device as soon as it's available.

Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan for the Nokia Lumia 520 on AT&T. The update is also rolling out for AT&T's Lumia 925 and follows on the heels of the Lumia 1520 receiving the same software update.

	Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1
	Here's all you need to know about Nokia's Lumia Cyan
	When will my device receive Windows Phone 8.1

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Today Apple released an 8GB variant of its iPhone 5c in select markets, citing it as a more affordable alternative. Unfortunately more affordable does not mean cheap as the device is selling for around €550 (the equivalent of $765) across Europe, as much as many top-shelf devices. Nokia used this fact to point out that users should consider their Lumia 520 instead of the iPhone 5c

The Nokia Lumia 520 features a 4 inch display with a 480 by 800 pixel resolution, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded with microSD, a 5MP rear camera and a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB of RAM.

Meanwhile the Apple iPhone 5c features a 4 inch Retina Display with a 640 by 1136 pixels resolution, it has up to 32GB of storage, an 8MP rear iSight camera, a secondary FaceTime camera and a dual-core Apple A6 processor with 1GB of RAM.


While the iPhone 5c is clearly the better device between the two, it still doesn't justify its high price. The Lumia 520 is also actually multiple times cheaper than an iPhone 5c, as Nokia has dropped its full retail price to as low as $70 in some markets like the United States.

Even the high end Lumia 920, which is available in multiple colors and offers an even better camera than the one found on the iPhone can be purchased for lesser than Apple's affordable offering.

Do you think Apple's pricing for their smartphones are fair? Does Nokia have some point in bringing up this comparison?


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Aio Wireless, the prepaid carrier owned by AT&T, has added three new smartphones to its lineup. The Motorola Moto G which is priced at $149.99, the Nokia Lumia 520 priced at $99.99 and the ZTE Sonata 4G which will cost you $79.99. You can get the Sonata 4G starting today, while the other two can be purchased starting February 14.

The Motorola Moto G offers great value for money and runs Android 4.4 KitKat. Its specs include a 4.5 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 resolution, 8GB of internal storage, a 5MP rear camera, a 1.3MP front camera, and a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with 1GB of RAM.

The Nokia Lumia 520 which runs Windows Phone 8 has risen to become one of the most popular Windows Phone devices in the market today. Its specs include a 4 inch display with a 480 by 800 pixel resolution, 8GB of internal storage, a 5MP rear camera and a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 512MB of RAM.


The ZTE Sonata 4G runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is an exclusive to AiO wireless. It features a 4 inch display with a 480 by 800 pixel resolution, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5MP camera with flash and a 1.4GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.


Aio offers three plans for their customers to select from. The basic plan is $40 a month with unlimited talk, text and data (500MB of high speed data). The smart plan is $50 a month for unlimited talk, text and data (2.5GB of the high speed stuff). For $60 a month, Aio gives you unlimited talk, text and data (5GB high speed). If you agree to an Auto Pay program, you can get a discount from the carrier.


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The Microsoft Store is running a great deal where you can bundle a no-contract Nokia Lumia phone and a 12-month Xbox Music Pass for just $99. You can choose between Nokia Lumia 520 for AT&T and Nokia Lumia 521 for T-Mobile.

This offer is available in select Microsoft retail and online stores in US, so take advantage of it before it gets sold out.

It’s music to your ears
 The No Contract Nokia Lumia 520 and 521 not only take great pictures, they make your music sound great, too. And now, for a limited time, you can get a full year of your favorite songs when you bundle one of these great-sounding phones with a 12-month Xbox Music Pass. You’ll get access to millions of songs anywhere you are. 

Nokia Lumia 520 or 521
 Powered by Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 520 and 521 come with a powerful 1 GHz dual core processor, a responsive touchscreen, digital lenses that make taking super-sharp pictures a snap, and a host of features that make this the useful and fun smartphone you’ll want. Plus, they come with great-sounding audio built right in, so you can plug in a your earphones and take your favorite songs with you, anywhere you go. 

30 million songs, any way you want them
 Your Xbox Music Pass lets you search for and play music from one of the largest digital music catalogs on the planet. Discover new releases or groove to your old-school favorites—it’s all there. With 30 million songs, you could listen for over 80 years and never hear the same song twice.

So head over to the Microsoft Store and check out the offer for yourself.


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The Nokia Lumia 520 and the Nokia Lumia 720 have started receiving the Lumia Black software update along with Windows Phone Update 3. The Lumia 520 is the most popular Windows Phone for offering great hardware at an affordable price. Meanwhile the Lumia 720 is known for bringing a better than average camera to an affordable price range.

With Lumia Black your device will receive several new features and improvements to both handsets including improvements in imaging, app updates and support for new Nokia apps, like: Storyteller and Nokia Camera. However because of its limited hardware support, the Lumia 720 and Lumia 520 does not include support for some of the new features and any app which require 1 GB of RAM, like: Nokia Beamer and Nokia Refocus.

Nokia Lumia Black - Here's all you need to know The Lumia Black update brings lots of new features, improvements in imaging, app updates and new Nokia apps, like: Refocus, Beamer, Storyteller and Camera to the devices.

Your Lumia will also receiving several enhancements from Microsoft through Windows Phone Update 3 (GDR3) which include Safe Driving Mode, Custom Ringtones, New Multitasking and Screen Rotation Lock.

Windows Phone Update 3 (GDR3)- Here's all you need to know The latest version of Windows Phone update brings a few key improvements and enhancements to Windows Phone 8 devices. Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone Update 3 (GDR3)

The update will be pushed to your device OTA (over-the-air) and you will receive a notification when it is available for your device. You can also manually check for the update by heading to  Settings > Phone Update > Check for Updates.


Such updates are generally rolled out in phases, and may have to undergo carrier testing before it is available for your device. Country variants and some operator variants of the Lumia 720 in France, Germany, Switzerland, Bangladesh, Nepal and South Africa are reportedly receiving the update. Meanwhile Lumia 520 users in many Asian and European countries are also reportedly receiving the update.

You can check for the Lumia Black update availability for your region here.

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The Nokia Lumia 520 on AT&T and the Nokia Lumia 521 on T-Mobile are two of the most popular Windows Phones in the market. Both handset are offered at very affordable priced and perform extremely well. Additionally they have been treated to several sales and discounts which has resulted in a huge customer appeal.

Now the Microsoft Store is offering the Lumia 521 for T-Mobile at $69 and the Lumia 520 for AT&T at $59, which is an amazing deal. Especially when you consider that these rates are for contract free devices.


Head over to the Microsoft Store to get either the Lumia 521 or the Lumia 520 and leave us a comment and let us know which one you choose.


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The Nokia Lumia 520 is one of the most popular Windows Phone 8 devices. The amazing demand for the entry-level model and its T-Mobile branded twin, the Nokia Lumia 521, has helped Windows Phone pick up some traction in the smartphone industry during 2013. Whenever the Nokia Lumia 521 goes on sale in the U.S., whether by Walmart, HSN, T-Mobile or others, the phone sells out quickly.

Now Amazon Prime is offering an amazing deal on the Nokia Lumia 520 for AT&T, offering the device for a low price of $69.99. This is all you have to pay for a fully operational and capable smartphone, no contract necessary. In addition, if you are an Amazon Prime member, shipping is free. Insert any AT&T SIM card into the handset and you can get PAYG service using the phone. If you have an AT&T account, you can use the phone immediately without signing a contract.


The Nokia Lumia 521 features a 4 inch LCD touch display with a 480 by 800 pixel resolution, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel rear camera and a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with 512MB of RAM.

Nokia Lumia 520 - Specs The Nokia Lumia 520 specifications include a 4.0 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Before you jump in on this deal, you may want to hold on until Black Friday as Tiger Direct will be offering the same Lumia 520 for an even lower $59.


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The Nokia Amber update has started rolling out globally to Windows Phone 8 devices alongside Microsoft's own GDR2 improvements. The update is being pushed out in waves to the Nokia Lumia 520, Nokia Lumia 521, Nokia Lumia 620, Nokia Lumia 720, Nokia Lumia 810, Nokia Lumia 820, Nokia Lumia 822, Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 928.

The first waves which are being delivered over-the-air (OTA) have already started appearing on Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 handsets around the world, with the Lumia 521, Lumia 810 and Lumia 928 in the US also partaking in the latest Windows Phone software.
So what exactly can we expect from the Amber update on our Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices? Here are some of the key features

• Take better pictures with the improved camera – better low light photos, improved autofocus, enhanced noise filter and more;
• After the update, download Nokia Smart Camera app – choose your best shot, capture a sequence of motion, select the best faces, remove unwanted objects. Available from the Store app in your Lumia phone;
• In addition to Nokia Smart Camera, owners of the Lumia 920 and 928 models will also be able to benefit from the Nokia Pro Cam app (see also http://nokia.ly/16S6hRW )
• Tune in to your favourite stations with the new FM radio (not available for Lumia 620 or 928);
• Switch on Nokia the Glance screen – see the clock and battery status even when your phone is locked (not available for Lumia 520);
• Flip to silence – simply flip your phone face down to stop it ringing;
• Lumia colour profile added – Adjust your screen’s colour profile;
• High sensitive touch added for Lumia 620;
• And as well as these great new features, you’ll also benefit from stability, network connectivity, battery performance, and other usability improvements to your Nokia Lumia phone.

The Nokia Lumia 520 is now available on the AT&T GoPhone prepaid service. The handset was supposed to be available from the 26th, but it seems to have arrived a day earlier. It can now be purchased for only $99 commitment-free with free shipping or in-store pickup.

For $99 you will get getting a 4.0 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512 MB of RAM.

You also get a selection of Nokia navigation apps like Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive and Nokia Transport. Several Nokia Lenses for your camera and Nokia Music.

You should probably grab the deal quickly considering that you are getting some great value for money and that this handset has been selling out quickly everywhere else.

You can grab the Lumia 520 on AT&T right now by following the source link below.


source - AT&T

The Nokia Lumia 720 looks sleeker, has a longer lasting battery, NFC and an amazing display along with an amazing camera. However the affordability of the Nokia Lumia 520 which packs a decent set of specifications makes it a worthy device capable of taking on (and besting) most of the affordable Android handsets in the market. If price is not a factor the Lumia 720 will be a clear winner, however you wont get a better performer for the cost of your Lumia 520.


You can read a detailed comparison of the Nokia Lumia 520 and the Nokia Lumia 720 on PhoneArena.

The Nokia Lumia 620 and the Nokia Lumia 520 are two of the more affordable handsets in Nokia's Windows Phone 8 lineup. The Lumia 620 offers the better display despite being smaller but that advantage results in it costing nearly 50% more than its sibling. However they both offer a near identical Windows experience leaving the user to select a device which suits their budget and personal preference.

You can read a detailed comparison between the Nokia Lumia 520 and the Nokia Lumia 620 on PhoneArena.

The Nokia Lumia 520 maybe an entry level Windows Phone 8 device, but it offers some great value for its price. It features a 4.0 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512 MB of RAM.

You can now get this device for an affordable $199 when you buy it through Expansys. The device will be unlocked for GSM networks and can be used on AT&T or T-Mobile networks.

The Nokia Lumia 520 is the most affordable in the Windows Phone 8 family. It is now available for purchase in the United States, through online retailer Expansys and costs $224.99 off contract.

This is a reasonable asking price for the handset which features a 4.0 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512 MB of RAM.

You will also get Nokia exclusive features like HERE Maps with offline navigation and Nokia Music with free Mix radio music streaming and many more.

Since you will be getting an unlocked Lumia 520, you can use it on either AT&T and T-Mobile in the United States. Meanwhile T-Mobile announced that they would be getting the Nokia Lumia 521 which is a variant of the Lumia 520 in May.

Are you interested in getting an entry level unlocked Windows Phone 8 handset for just $250? You can follow the source link to get it now.

 

source – Expansys

The Nokia Lumia 520 is one of the more recently launched and most affordable Windows Phone 8 device. The device features a 4.0 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Its camera features Carl Zeiss optics, has auto-focus and is capable of capturing video at 720p HD, which is an impressive achievement for this entry level Windows Phone. Check out an HD video sample caputured with the Lumia 520 camera below: