Nokia Bittersweet Shimmer update to be called "Lumia Black"

Nokia World 2013 kicks off in Abu Dhabi this week and while the company is expected to unveil numerous new devices, it's also believed we'll see more details emerge surrounding "Bittersweet Shimmer." What is Bittersweet Shimmer? It's Nokia's next major update for Lumia Windows Phones. Alongside Microsoft's Update 3, Nokia will bundle its own firmware and software updates.

According to The Verge, Nokia is to rename this update "Lumia Black." While more details on the update will surely be shared at Nokia World this week, we have looked at speculation and rumours surrounding the update, including an unofficial change log (with Update 3), as well as Glance Screen customisation. It'll be interesting to see exactly what Nokia plans to include in the update.

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Source: The Verge

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