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Although the Lumia 930 was excluded from the Windows 10 preview today due to a scaling issue, it seems the handset is still eligible for a new update in the form of Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2.
The Windows 10 Technical build 10051 for phones, expanded the list of supported handsets, but some users found their devices were being updated to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 instead of Windows 10. Microsoft even started a thread in their support forum to try and figure out the cause. Since the Lumia 930 was not eligible for this build of Windows 10, it can directly move onto Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2.
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 brings its own set of improvements, including a new layout in Settings that is clearly more organized with jump lists and a search tool. There are also some other minor cosmetic changes, like the 'All apps' with the arrow near the bottom of the Start screen. Presumably, you will also get the new Bluetooth stack that supports Bluetooth keyboards.
If you own a Lumia 930, you can get Update 2 by downloading the Windows Insider app and signing up for the Fast Track. The phone will check for an update and download the new bits. Windows 10 will not be installed. The build number is 15116.
For now Lumia Icon (Lumia 929) owners seem to be out of luck, as the Verizon exclusive variant of the Lumia 930 will remain without the update until Microsoft resolves Windows 10 compatibility.
source - WindowsCentral
Lumia 930 receives Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 through Windows Insider app
Although the Lumia 930 was excluded from the Windows 10 preview today due to a scaling issue, it seems the handset is still eligible for a new update in the form of Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2.
The Windows 10 Technical build 10051 for phones, expanded the list of supported handsets, but some users found their devices were being updated to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 instead of Windows 10. Microsoft even started a thread in their support forum to try and figure out the cause. Since the Lumia 930 was not eligible for this build of Windows 10, it can directly move onto Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2.
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 brings its own set of improvements, including a new layout in Settings that is clearly more organized with jump lists and a search tool. There are also some other minor cosmetic changes, like the 'All apps' with the arrow near the bottom of the Start screen. Presumably, you will also get the new Bluetooth stack that supports Bluetooth keyboards.
If you own a Lumia 930, you can get Update 2 by downloading the Windows Insider app and signing up for the Fast Track. The phone will check for an update and download the new bits. Windows 10 will not be installed. The build number is 15116.
For now Lumia Icon (Lumia 929) owners seem to be out of luck, as the Verizon exclusive variant of the Lumia 930 will remain without the update until Microsoft resolves Windows 10 compatibility.
source - WindowsCentral
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The Lumia 822 and the Lumia 928 will be first in line to receive the latest version of Windows Phone and customers should start receiving the update over the next few days. This means the above mentioned handsets will be skipping Lumia Cyan in favor of the newer update. The newer Lumia Icon will get the upgrade in early 2015.
The update will be sent out in stages, so you may not receive it immediately. You can manually check for the update availability by Settings > Phone update > Check for updates on your device.
The update will bring several new features and improvements to the Windows Phone platform, along with some exclusive enhancements for Lumia devices. Among the new features is one that allows you to activate virtual personal assistant Cortana by saying, "Hey Cortana." This feature requires a phone powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 or higher CPU.
Lumia smartphones will also benefit from the updated Lumia Camera pp, which helps the camera boot up faster than before. It also allows you to snap a series of pictures with just a fraction of a second between shots. Additionally select models will allow you to perform Moment Captures, where you can record video in 4K and capture HD photos from the video.
The update also allows you to add either Bing Weather or Bing Health and Fitness data to the Glance screen.
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.
source - Microsoft
Verizon launches Lumia Denim on Lumia 822, Lumia 928 and Lumia Icon
Verizon customers who own a Windows Phone device are in for a treat. The largest carrier in the U.S. is reportedly rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim to the Windows Phone 8 devices on its network.
The Lumia 822 and the Lumia 928 will be first in line to receive the latest version of Windows Phone and customers should start receiving the update over the next few days. This means the above mentioned handsets will be skipping Lumia Cyan in favor of the newer update. The newer Lumia Icon will get the upgrade in early 2015.
The update will be sent out in stages, so you may not receive it immediately. You can manually check for the update availability by Settings > Phone update > Check for updates on your device.
 | 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 will bring several new features and improvements to the Windows Phone platform, along with some exclusive enhancements for Lumia devices. Among the new features is one that allows you to activate virtual personal assistant Cortana by saying, "Hey Cortana." This feature requires a phone powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 or higher CPU.
Lumia smartphones will also benefit from the updated Lumia Camera pp, which helps the camera boot up faster than before. It also allows you to snap a series of pictures with just a fraction of a second between shots. Additionally select models will allow you to perform Moment Captures, where you can record video in 4K and capture HD photos from the video.
The update also allows you to add either Bing Weather or Bing Health and Fitness data to the Glance screen.
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.
source - Microsoft
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source - eBay
Get a refurbished Lumia Icon from eBay for $249.99
You can now purchase a refurbished Lumia Icon on eBay for just $249.99 or $42 per month for 6 months. The device is unlocked and available in black or white. However you should act fast as there is a limited quantity available.
The Lumia Icon was launched earlier this year exclusively on Verizon Wireless. It features a 5-inch 1080p display, 32GB of internal storage, a 2oMP PureView camera with OIS, Qi wireless charging and a 2.2GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM.
You can purchase the Lumia Icon by following the link below. Let us know in the comments if you manage to grab one.
source - eBay
DJs
A new software update is rolling out for the Nokia Lumia Icon on Verizon Wireless. The update brings the 1028.3566.1417.0047 software version along with a few new features and improvements. Find out what's new along with the official change-log after the break.
source - Verizon
Nokia Lumia Icon for Verizon receives software update
A new software update is rolling out for the Nokia Lumia Icon on Verizon Wireless. The update brings the 1028.3566.1417.0047 software version along with a few new features and improvements. Find out what's new along with the official change-log after the break.
Verizon has released a PDF file, which highlights some of the new features and improvements offered by this firmware update:
- Improvements to Wi-Fi Connectivity to ensure a more consistent experience
- Roaming enhancements when traveling internationally
- UI change to display app charging state of app connected accessories when it is connected with a charge
Apart from these three new improvements, the official document mentions that the update comes with improvements to several apps including Nokia Beamer, HERE Maps, App Social, and others.
The update is being pushed OTA (over-the-air) and you will receive a notification when it is available for your device. If you have not received the notification, you could consider manually checking for the update by heading to Settings > Phone Update > Check for Updates. Once you have received the update notification, you can follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the new software on to your device.
source - Verizon
DJs
The new HTC One M8 is now official, and it’s already available for purchase on most major US carriers. But before you spend your hard-earned dollar on HTC’s latest and greatest, you may want to take one of the alternatives to HTC's flagship available on the market.
The HTC One (M8) is an impressive device with its polished design and powerful hardware, but it seems that HTC could have offered a little more in the camera department. Moreover, other devices offer some unique features that you won’t find on the new HTC One.
Samsung Galaxy S5
Sony Xperia Z2
LG G2
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So what do you think of these alternatives? Would you consider owning one of them instead of the HTC One M8? Leave us a comment let us know your thoughts on all these handsets and how they compare to the new One.
Five alternatives to the HTC One M8
The new HTC One M8 is now official, and it’s already available for purchase on most major US carriers. But before you spend your hard-earned dollar on HTC’s latest and greatest, you may want to take one of the alternatives to HTC's flagship available on the market.
The HTC One (M8) is an impressive device with its polished design and powerful hardware, but it seems that HTC could have offered a little more in the camera department. Moreover, other devices offer some unique features that you won’t find on the new HTC One.
Samsung Galaxy S5
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is clearly the biggest rival to the HTC One M8. Samsung has outfitted their newest flagship with value added features like a heart rate monitor and a fingerprint scanner. The handset also comes with a superior camera (based on preliminary tests), as images we have seen so far from it are richer in detail, and with a great color balance.
The Galaxy S5 is also water and dust resistant, something that the HTC One (M8) is not. Samsung’s phone is also slightly faster, and its TouchWiz user interface has its specific allure (TouchWiz alone is not an advantage in itself, though). The Galaxy S5 clearly emerges as a worthy HTC One (M8) alternative. To top things off Samsung will certainly put all the power of its marketing machine behind its latest flagship, something that HTC has failed to master with their handsets.
The Galaxy S5 is also water and dust resistant, something that the HTC One (M8) is not. Samsung’s phone is also slightly faster, and its TouchWiz user interface has its specific allure (TouchWiz alone is not an advantage in itself, though). The Galaxy S5 clearly emerges as a worthy HTC One (M8) alternative. To top things off Samsung will certainly put all the power of its marketing machine behind its latest flagship, something that HTC has failed to master with their handsets.
However keep in mind, though, that the Galaxy S5 is not available yet in retail stores - you’d have to wait until April 11th for that.
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony may have switched to 6-month release cycles with its recent smartphones, and the Xperia Z2 fits in that pattern, coming just half a year after the Xperia Z1. In that short time span, Sony has managed to improve the Z1 greatly, fixing all the broken little pieces. First, the screen on the Xperia Z2 no longer suffers from poor viewing angles, a crippling issue that has persisted in the Xperia Z and Xperia Z1.
Sony has also packed its flagship Android smartphone full with the latest specs, including a speedy Snapdragon 801 system chip with 3GB of RAM, while the HTC One (M8) features just 2GB. Sony also sticks to its excellent 20-megapixel camera with a large sensor, while HTC’s UltraPixel experiment seems to lack behind in terms of image quality. All of that makes the Xperia Z2 an excellent alternative to the HTC One (M8). Just as the Samsung Galaxy S5, though, the Xperia Z2 is not yet available in stores - it’s expected to launch around mid-April.
LG G2
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The LG G2 launched a few months back, but in that short period, LG has already slashed the price of the phone hugely. Now, you can get the G2 for a much lower price than the HTC One (M8), and still end up with a device with similar specs to HTC's flagship. The G2 has another trump card in the form of its 13-megapixel rear-facing camera (with optical image stabilization), which at first sight seems to have the slight edge over the UltraPixel (4-megapixel) camera on the One (M8).
Price and camera make a strong case for the LG G2, but keep in mind that it’s plastic build is nowhere near as solid as the unibody aluminum HTC One (M8). If you want a larger device, you could consider the LG G Pro 2.
Google Nexus 5
The Google Nexus 5 comes with the latest Android 4.4 KitKat, it’s first in line for future Android updates, and it sports stock Android with no custom skins on top. Moreover, just like the LG G2, the Nexus 5 is much, much cheaper - it’s actually half the price of the HTC One (M8) Google Play edition! At the same time, the trade-off in power is minimal, as the Nexus 5 runs on just a slightly less powerful chip than the M8: the N5 has got the Snapdragon 800, while the new One comes with the Snapdragon 801. In terms of cameras, the difference is not all that huge either, but the Nexus 5 still seems to have the slight edge if you count image quality alone (and it’s got OIS). Finally, all of that combines to make the Nexus 5 a worthy alternative to the new HTC One.
Apple iPhone 5s
The Apple iPhone 5s remains the world’s most popular smartphone thanks to both Apple’s huge iOS ecosystem, its performance power and excellent craftsmanship. The iPhone 5s also has a much more compact footprint than any other high-end smartphone on the market. Compact, however, does not mean slow, and in fact the iPhone 5s is roughly on par with the new HTC One in terms of processing power. Both handsets are almost evenly matched in terms of design quality, so your choice will come down to size and platform preference - if you want to go Apple and prefer a compact phone, the iPhone 5s is an obvious choice, while if you prefer Android and a larger display, the new One is more suitable.
Nokia Lumia Icon
Lets step away from Android for a moment and look at the Windows Phone ecosystem, namely the Nokia Lumia Icon. Now that Windows Phones are no longer restricted by the strict hardware requirements the Lumia Icon has stepped forward to match its Android counterparts with powerful hardware. Its 20MP PureView camera is provenly one of the best in the market and Windows Phone has shown that its ability to perform across hardware better than Android.
If you are willing to give up on the emmensive Android app ecosystem for the smaller (but quickly growing) Windows Phone platform, you may want to consider the Lumia Icon. If you want something even bigger, you can consider the Nokia Lumia 1520.
So what do you think of these alternatives? Would you consider owning one of them instead of the HTC One M8? Leave us a comment let us know your thoughts on all these handsets and how they compare to the new One.
DJs
The Nokia Lumia Icon for Verizon is a Windows Phone 8 device which comes with a 5 inch display with a full HD resolution, 32GB of internal storage, a 20 megapixel OIS camera with dual LED flash, a secondary camera for video calls and a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM.
You get apps through the fast growing Windows Phone Store and Nokia exclusive services like HERE Maps, HERE Drive and Nokia MIXRadio.
The 20MP rear camera comes with Optical Image Stabilization, which will ensure your photos are blur free even when your hand is not steady. The OIS technology also ensures that you capture amazing photos even in low light. Nokia's investment in their camera also ensures rich audio capture with your videos.
source - Nokia Power User
Nokia Lumia Icon - Unboxing Video
You get apps through the fast growing Windows Phone Store and Nokia exclusive services like HERE Maps, HERE Drive and Nokia MIXRadio.
The 20MP rear camera comes with Optical Image Stabilization, which will ensure your photos are blur free even when your hand is not steady. The OIS technology also ensures that you capture amazing photos even in low light. Nokia's investment in their camera also ensures rich audio capture with your videos.
source - Nokia Power User
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Nokia Lumia Icon vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 - Video Comparison
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The Samsung Galaxy S4 is still one of the most popular Android devices, even though it nearly a year since it was launched. Now with the announcement of its successor looming, the aging flagship faces a new challenge in the form of the Nokia Lumia Icon - a powerful contender on Verizon's network looking to dethrone the once top smartphone
Even though the Galaxy S4 is still a very capable device, it's probably not the best time to consider purchasing one so close to the announcement of its successor. The 32GB variant is priced at $149.99 on Verizon, which seems a little high considering its age. Even if you choose it contract free, you will still end up paying $650.
Comparatively the Lumia Icon costs $200 on contract, but only $550 contract free. Even with its lower price you get 20MP camera with optical image stabilization, a newer more powerful processor and a premium material build.
Samsung still has the advantage of the Android app ecosystem and flexibility, along with secondary features like its IR blaster, which turns it into a remote. But with the growing Windows Phone platform combined with the strong hardware features, it will be hard to choose the Galaxy S4 over the Lumia Icon.
You can read a detailed comparison between the Nokia Lumia Icon and the Samsung Galaxy S4 on PhoneArena.
DJs
The LG G2, which was launched during the past holiday season has proven itself as an outstanding Android device. Now with Windows Phone 8 GDR3, Nokia is able to respond with its own high end smartphone - the Nokia Lumia Icon.
When it comes to pricing, the LG G2 has the clear advantage of offering better value for your money, costing $100 on contract or $500 contract free. Comparatively the Lumia Icon has been priced at $200 on contract or $550 contract free.
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While we do admire the cleaner Windows Phone interface and a build quality of the Lumia Icon, the Android app selection and customizability are still big advantage for the G2. At the end of the day the app ecosystem is what will play the role in selecting the best device for you.
You can read a detailed comparison between the LG G2 and the Nokia Lumia Icon on PhoneArena.
Nokia Lumia Icon vs. LG G2 - Video Comparison
The LG G2, which was launched during the past holiday season has proven itself as an outstanding Android device. Now with Windows Phone 8 GDR3, Nokia is able to respond with its own high end smartphone - the Nokia Lumia Icon.
When it comes to pricing, the LG G2 has the clear advantage of offering better value for your money, costing $100 on contract or $500 contract free. Comparatively the Lumia Icon has been priced at $200 on contract or $550 contract free.
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While we do admire the cleaner Windows Phone interface and a build quality of the Lumia Icon, the Android app selection and customizability are still big advantage for the G2. At the end of the day the app ecosystem is what will play the role in selecting the best device for you.
You can read a detailed comparison between the LG G2 and the Nokia Lumia Icon on PhoneArena.
DJs
Are you planning on purchasing a new Nokia Lumia Icon on Verizon? Microsoft is offering a deal to lure customers to purchase the new Nokia flagship smartphone from them (either in-store or online) instead of heading to Verizon.
From now through March 16, customers who purchase a Lumia Icon with a two-year contract from the Microsoft Store will receive a free Nokia wireless charging plate. This accessory can cost between $30 to $50 (depending on where you buy it) and its worth having, considering the Lumia Icon has wireless charging built in.
Wireless charging is convenient, and it saves wear and tear on placing and pulling the USB plug on the device. Wireless is charging is available on several high end Lumia devices and even some newer Android handsets, so its worth having this charger around in any case.
Microsoft offering free Nokia wireless charging plate with Lumia Icon purchase
Are you planning on purchasing a new Nokia Lumia Icon on Verizon? Microsoft is offering a deal to lure customers to purchase the new Nokia flagship smartphone from them (either in-store or online) instead of heading to Verizon.
From now through March 16, customers who purchase a Lumia Icon with a two-year contract from the Microsoft Store will receive a free Nokia wireless charging plate. This accessory can cost between $30 to $50 (depending on where you buy it) and its worth having, considering the Lumia Icon has wireless charging built in.
Wireless charging is convenient, and it saves wear and tear on placing and pulling the USB plug on the device. Wireless is charging is available on several high end Lumia devices and even some newer Android handsets, so its worth having this charger around in any case.
source - Microsoft
DJs
It's good to see that Nokia is focussing on customers who use both the GSM and CDMA networks in the U.S. Last year we saw the Lumia 928 which was a well rounded handset, and now we see Nokia continue that trend with the Lumia Icon. If you are a Verizon customer, you would wonder how the handset will fair against one of the top sellers on the carrier, the Apple iPhone 5s.
Both the Lumia Icon and the iPhone 5s are prized at $200 on contract. However the Icon comes with 32GB of internal storage, while the iPhone 5s is limited to 16GB.. If you plan on getting the handset contract free, the Icon is even more affordable at $550, compared to the $750 asking price of the iPhone 5s with 32GB.
If you choose the Lumia Icon, you get a better hardware experience with its generous 5 inch 1080p display, 20MP PureView camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and powerful quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor. Even though the Windows Phone Store offers a comprehensive list of popular apps, it cant compare to the catalogue on iOS.
If the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 (Blue) update is all is promises to be, we feel the Windows Phone experience will surpass that offered on iOS.
Which one will you choose? Leave us a comment below and check out the detailed comparison between the Nokia Lumia Icon and the Apple iPhone 5s on PhoneArena.
Nokia Lumia Icon vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Video Comparison
It's good to see that Nokia is focussing on customers who use both the GSM and CDMA networks in the U.S. Last year we saw the Lumia 928 which was a well rounded handset, and now we see Nokia continue that trend with the Lumia Icon. If you are a Verizon customer, you would wonder how the handset will fair against one of the top sellers on the carrier, the Apple iPhone 5s.
Both the Lumia Icon and the iPhone 5s are prized at $200 on contract. However the Icon comes with 32GB of internal storage, while the iPhone 5s is limited to 16GB.. If you plan on getting the handset contract free, the Icon is even more affordable at $550, compared to the $750 asking price of the iPhone 5s with 32GB.
If you choose the Lumia Icon, you get a better hardware experience with its generous 5 inch 1080p display, 20MP PureView camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and powerful quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor. Even though the Windows Phone Store offers a comprehensive list of popular apps, it cant compare to the catalogue on iOS.
If the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 (Blue) update is all is promises to be, we feel the Windows Phone experience will surpass that offered on iOS.
Which one will you choose? Leave us a comment below and check out the detailed comparison between the Nokia Lumia Icon and the Apple iPhone 5s on PhoneArena.
DJs
The Nokia Lumia Icon is now officially available through Verizon for $200 on contract. The handset offers an amazing 20MP Pureview camera with optical image stabilization and powerful quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM driven by the Windows Phone 8 experience.
Microsoft wants to show us what a great device the Lumia Icon is, and have released a couple of video ads demonstrating the device in action.
The first ad is your typical narrated overview of the device which talks about the video capture quality in the Lumia Icon while highlighting the quality of the Icon's display and the Rich Recording technology.
The second video shows the video capture quality of the Icon, demonstrating PureView zoom and the Rich Recording audio capture quality along with some photo samples.
What do you think of the photo and video quality of the Lumia Icon? Leave us a comment if you plan to pick one up.
source - Windows Phone (YouTube)
Nokia Lumia Icon video capture demonstrated in new video ads
The Nokia Lumia Icon is now officially available through Verizon for $200 on contract. The handset offers an amazing 20MP Pureview camera with optical image stabilization and powerful quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM driven by the Windows Phone 8 experience.
Microsoft wants to show us what a great device the Lumia Icon is, and have released a couple of video ads demonstrating the device in action.
The first ad is your typical narrated overview of the device which talks about the video capture quality in the Lumia Icon while highlighting the quality of the Icon's display and the Rich Recording technology.
The second video shows the video capture quality of the Icon, demonstrating PureView zoom and the Rich Recording audio capture quality along with some photo samples.
What do you think of the photo and video quality of the Lumia Icon? Leave us a comment if you plan to pick one up.
source - Windows Phone (YouTube)
DJs
The highly anticipated successor to the Nokia Lumia 928 has arrived in the form of the Nokia Lumia Icon. The Icon is a premium flagship device offering a full HD display with a 1080p resolution, 32GB of internal storage, a 20MP Pureview camera and a powerful quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM. Aside from its premium metal chassis and its smaller display size, the Lumia Icon is similar to AT&T's Lumia 1520 phablet in specifications.
The handset is offered exclusively on Verizon's network for $200 on contract, which is $100 more than what AT&T charged for its Lumia 1520 on launch. However its off contract $550 pricing is quite reasonable considering the features it has to offer. You can get a closer hands on look of the Lumia Icon in the following video reviews
source - PhoneArena | WP Central
Nokia Lumia Icon - Video Reviews
The highly anticipated successor to the Nokia Lumia 928 has arrived in the form of the Nokia Lumia Icon. The Icon is a premium flagship device offering a full HD display with a 1080p resolution, 32GB of internal storage, a 20MP Pureview camera and a powerful quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM. Aside from its premium metal chassis and its smaller display size, the Lumia Icon is similar to AT&T's Lumia 1520 phablet in specifications.The handset is offered exclusively on Verizon's network for $200 on contract, which is $100 more than what AT&T charged for its Lumia 1520 on launch. However its off contract $550 pricing is quite reasonable considering the features it has to offer. You can get a closer hands on look of the Lumia Icon in the following video reviews
source - PhoneArena | WP Central
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The video demonstrates the handset capability of recording great directional audio in drag race demo.
Nokia Lumia Icon vs Samsung Galaxy S4 - Audio Recording Comparison
Nokia wants to show us that they have an amazing offering in their Lumia Icon, which was announced earlier today. Nokia's newest flagship smartphone goes up against the Samsung Galaxy S4 in a audio recording comparison to show off the Lumia Icon's Rich Recording capabilities.
The video demonstrates the handset capability of recording great directional audio in drag race demo.
The Nokia Lumia Icon is a Verizon exclusive variant of the Lumia 1520 phablet. It shares the same 20 megapixel PureView OIS camera with Rich Audio Recording, which should result in some amazing videos.
source - Nokia (YouTube) | ThePocketTech
DJs
The Nokia Lumia Icon was officially announced today with a 20MP Pureview camera, similar to the one found on the Lumia 1520. The camera features an f2.4 wide angle aperture lens, optical image stabilization, ZEISS optics, dual-LED flash, and 1080p video capture. Check out some of the first camera samples captured by the Lumia Icon camera.
Interestingly, the camera module on the Lumia Icon does not protrude out from the rear like the one found on the Lumia 1520. Instead it flush to the surface.
source - Nokia | PhoneArena
Nokia Lumia Icon - First Photo Samples
The Nokia Lumia Icon was officially announced today with a 20MP Pureview camera, similar to the one found on the Lumia 1520. The camera features an f2.4 wide angle aperture lens, optical image stabilization, ZEISS optics, dual-LED flash, and 1080p video capture. Check out some of the first camera samples captured by the Lumia Icon camera.
Interestingly, the camera module on the Lumia Icon does not protrude out from the rear like the one found on the Lumia 1520. Instead it flush to the surface.
source - Nokia | PhoneArena
DJs
Today Nokia and Verizon announced the Lumia Icon, a new premium smartphone with a 5 inch full 1080p HD display, 32GB of storage, a 20MP Pureview camera and a Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. Check out this early unboxing and hands on video with Nokia's newest flagship
This special packaging for the Lumia Icon includes the handset and a pair of red Monster Purity Pro headphones, along with the all the typical documentation, charging cables, and wall adapters. While the retail packaging wont be as extravagant is this presentation, it is clear that Nokia wants to make a big impact with their newest device.
source - PhoneArena
Nokia Lumia Icon - Unboxing and Hands On
Today Nokia and Verizon announced the Lumia Icon, a new premium smartphone with a 5 inch full 1080p HD display, 32GB of storage, a 20MP Pureview camera and a Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. Check out this early unboxing and hands on video with Nokia's newest flagship
This special packaging for the Lumia Icon includes the handset and a pair of red Monster Purity Pro headphones, along with the all the typical documentation, charging cables, and wall adapters. While the retail packaging wont be as extravagant is this presentation, it is clear that Nokia wants to make a big impact with their newest device.
source - PhoneArena
DJs
After months of rumors and speculation, Nokia and Verizon have come together to announce the newest member of the Lumia family - the Nokia Lumia Icon. After months of skulking around under the guise of the Lumia 929, the handset has finally been made official, though the rumors have already given us a clear picture of what the device will have to offer.
Like most of its top flagships, Nokia brings its PureView technology to the Icon with OIS, ZEISS optics and dual LED flash. You additionally get the professional manual controls offered by Nokia Camera. The snapper is, presumably, identical to the one found on the Lumia 1520, which is great news for the latter takes awesome pictures. The Nokia Lumia Icon can be set to save two files for each shot – a full-res 19MP image for cropping or editing and a scaled down 5MP image of size that is ideal for sharing online. Photography aces would be glad to know that the smartphone can also save in RAW (DNG) format for further post-processing.
Videos taken with the Nokia Lumia Icon should look and sound outstanding as well. Thanks to its four built-in microphones, the smartphone can capture high-quality audio even at very high volume levels. Nokia's software takes advantage of the sensor's large size by enabling pixelation-free zoom of up to 3x while recording videos.
The 5 inch display on the Lumia Icon is one of its finer selling points. It offers a resolution of 1080 by 1920 pixels, which results in a high-end 441 ppi pixel density. The display is super-sensitive like its other siblings, allowing you to use your Lumia Icon with gloves on, or even with long fingernails. Nokia has implemented its ClearBlack tech for improved outdoor visibility and a protective layer of curved Gorilla Glass 3 will keep your display safe from scratches.
Other specs on the Lumia Icon include a non-swappable 2420mAh battery, built-in wireless charging, and FM radio. You get NFC as well thanks to the secure element embedded in the phone's Nano SIM card.
The Lumia Icon is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM, which should offer stellar performance on this handset. There is 32GB of internal storage for your files, photos, music and video, but there is unfortunately no micro SD storage on offer.
Software
The Nokia Lumia Icon will ship with Windows Phone 8 GDR3 with Lumia Black. Its larger screen size gives it room for an extra column of Live tiles along with improved multitasking, screen orientation lock, driving mode, and more.
Nokia also has alot to offer the Lumia Icon, including free turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps with HERE Maps, the Nokia Mix streaming radio service that lets you store up to 12 hours of sweet tunes on your smartphone. Furthermore, there's Nokia Cinemagraph for making animated GIFs and Nokia Beamer for sharing your phone's screen through a web browser.
The Nokia Lumia Icon will be available in the US through Verizon for $199.99 with a two-year contract and it is scheduled to launch on February 20. You can already pre-order the handset on the Microsoft retail store, where it will be available starting March 16 along with a free Nokia Wireless charger.
source - Verizon | Microsoft | Nokia
Nokia Lumia Icon for Verizon officially announced
After months of rumors and speculation, Nokia and Verizon have come together to announce the newest member of the Lumia family - the Nokia Lumia Icon. After months of skulking around under the guise of the Lumia 929, the handset has finally been made official, though the rumors have already given us a clear picture of what the device will have to offer.Nokia has however retained one surprise, in which the Lumia icon sports a metal-made chassis, unlike the polycarbonate material used in most of the manufacturer's flagships. The back of the device however is made of polycarbonate, which is a design Nokia used on the Lumia 925. The handset weighs in at 166 grams and is 9.9mm thick, which means it is neither the thinnest or lightest handset in the market. These traits could be attributed to the powerful 20MP OIS (optical image stabilization) camera housed inside the device.
Like most of its top flagships, Nokia brings its PureView technology to the Icon with OIS, ZEISS optics and dual LED flash. You additionally get the professional manual controls offered by Nokia Camera. The snapper is, presumably, identical to the one found on the Lumia 1520, which is great news for the latter takes awesome pictures. The Nokia Lumia Icon can be set to save two files for each shot – a full-res 19MP image for cropping or editing and a scaled down 5MP image of size that is ideal for sharing online. Photography aces would be glad to know that the smartphone can also save in RAW (DNG) format for further post-processing.
Videos taken with the Nokia Lumia Icon should look and sound outstanding as well. Thanks to its four built-in microphones, the smartphone can capture high-quality audio even at very high volume levels. Nokia's software takes advantage of the sensor's large size by enabling pixelation-free zoom of up to 3x while recording videos. The 5 inch display on the Lumia Icon is one of its finer selling points. It offers a resolution of 1080 by 1920 pixels, which results in a high-end 441 ppi pixel density. The display is super-sensitive like its other siblings, allowing you to use your Lumia Icon with gloves on, or even with long fingernails. Nokia has implemented its ClearBlack tech for improved outdoor visibility and a protective layer of curved Gorilla Glass 3 will keep your display safe from scratches.
Other specs on the Lumia Icon include a non-swappable 2420mAh battery, built-in wireless charging, and FM radio. You get NFC as well thanks to the secure element embedded in the phone's Nano SIM card.
The Lumia Icon is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM, which should offer stellar performance on this handset. There is 32GB of internal storage for your files, photos, music and video, but there is unfortunately no micro SD storage on offer.
Software
The Nokia Lumia Icon will ship with Windows Phone 8 GDR3 with Lumia Black. Its larger screen size gives it room for an extra column of Live tiles along with improved multitasking, screen orientation lock, driving mode, and more.
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Nokia also has alot to offer the Lumia Icon, including free turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps with HERE Maps, the Nokia Mix streaming radio service that lets you store up to 12 hours of sweet tunes on your smartphone. Furthermore, there's Nokia Cinemagraph for making animated GIFs and Nokia Beamer for sharing your phone's screen through a web browser.
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The Nokia Lumia Icon will be available in the US through Verizon for $199.99 with a two-year contract and it is scheduled to launch on February 20. You can already pre-order the handset on the Microsoft retail store, where it will be available starting March 16 along with a free Nokia Wireless charger.
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