Microsoft is rolling out an update to low-end Lumias that bring a slew of fixes for common issues. The update, which is now available for to the Lumia 430, Lumia 435, Lumia 530, Lumia 532 and Lumia 535, brings stability improvements as well as better Wi-Fi connectivity, improved support for installing content on an SD card, and more. The update takes the firmware version to 02074....
If you have managed to pick up one of those new ultra-cheap Lumias, you will be glad to know that you can now use the third-party Instagram client 6tag on those phones. Huyn has pushed out version 4.0.2.0 of the popular Instagram app to all users, but only those with some new entry-level Lumia will be interested. 6tag 4.0.2.0 Support Lumia 435/530/532/535 Most of those phones have...
If you're in the market to buy a new, low-cost Microsoft Lumia phone right now, it's a potentially frustrating and confusing place to be. Not least because as of today we've now got a Lumia 530, a Lumia 532 and a Lumia 535 to choose from. To the unsuspecting consumer this closeness in naming means they're similar phones, right? Especially when you consider the Lumia 630/635 and the...
If you're looking for an inexpensive phone this holiday, either as a gift for someone or to use yourself, Best Buy has a terrific price on the Microsoft Lumia 530. The T-Mobile variant of the Windows Phone smartphone is now going for just $35 at the big box retailer, a savings of 50 percent off of the phone's regular retail price. Let us know if you decide to pick one up. For the...
U.K. residents looking for an inexpensive Windows Phone will be happy to know that the Lumia 530 is now discounted on Amazon by 44 percent, bringing the price of Microsoft's SIM-free smartphone to just £49.99 for the dark grey version. The green and orange editions of the Lumia 530 will retail for a bit more. The phone is sold by and ships from Amazon and the price is inclusive of...
The Lumia 530 dual-SIM model is the center of a Black Friday deal in the Philippines. Microsoft has announced that on that day, residents in that country will be able to purchase the Windows Phone 8.1 device and get another one for free. The price for the 4-inch Lumia 530 is Php 3,990 (about $89) but the deal on Friday, November 28 will give buyers a second one for free if they go to...
Is the Lumia 530 the best Windows Phone you can buy on a budget? Let's find out. The Lumia 520 is the best-selling Windows Phone of all time. Announced during Mobile World Congress 2013 by Nokia, as of a few months ago the Lumia 520 has over 12 million activations. The Lumia 520 represented tremendous value when it launched, and it is still the most popular Windows Phone in the...
Ahead of Diwali(known as the festival of lights), Microsoft India is offering deals on the Lumia 530 and the Lumia 630 in the country. From now until October 23, customers purchasing a Lumia 530 will get a guaranteed cashback of Rs. 1001 ($16), with Lumia 630 purchases entailing a cashback of Rs. 1501 ($25). Microsoft is also running a lucky draw through which customers buying the...
The Carphone Warehouse has today announced that the Lumia 735 is now available for purchase in-store and online. The retailer has also detailed some exclusive colors planned for the Lumia 735 and some other new Windows Phones from Microsoft. The Lumia 735 is available through Carphone Warehouse in green, orange, black and exclusive blue (the latter is arriving later this month). This...
Cricket Wireless, the no-contract wireless provider subsidiary of AT&T, will begin selling the Lumia 530 on Friday, October 3 for the rock bottom off-contract price of just $49.99 in its retail stores as well as on its website. This is the first wireless provider in the US to start selling the Lumia 530, the successor to the highly popular Lumia 520. Earlier this week, we...
The Lumia 530 is being position as one of the most affordable Windows Phones available, despite growing completion from the likes of BLU and others. T-Mobile announced back in July that it would be stocking the ultra-budget phone, although no pricing or release date was given with only a generic "later this year" promise. Windows Phone Central now expects the phone to launch in mid-...
Nokia UAE (United Arab Emirates) has announced a new promotion for the Lumia 530 Windows Phone. This offer will see consumers able to purchase the Lumia 530 and get a second unit absolutely free on one day only – September 25. At 5:30pm on the 25th, the Windows Phone is going for the usual price of 410 AED ($110), but since consumers will pick two up for the price of one, the offer...
The Lumia 530 is the latest Windows Phone to hit the UK shores and NokNok.tv – Microsoft's UK blog – is running a quick competition for you to win one. The team have their lucky hands on three units to give away over the next three weeks. The first week requires you to share a photo that best sums up 5:30pm for you. This could be anything from relaxing (or not so) post-work activities...
The low-end of the smartphone market is where Windows Phone truly has a chance to shine and gain significant market share. Yesterday we compared the king of smartphone affordability – the Lumia 520 – against the newcomer to the throne – the Lumia 530. We learned the Lumia 530 was a worthy upgrade to the Lumia 520, but should you opt for the Lumia 520 or the Lumia 635. We find that out...
The Nokia Lumia 530 with Windows Phone 8.1 can be had contract-free from UK mobile phones retailer Carphone Warehouse for a cool £39.95. That's a full-fledged smartphone, for under forty quid. Not a bad deal, if we might say so ourselves. Options from Carphone Warehouse to go with that Lumia 530 include Vodafone and EE (well, Orange and T-Mobile, but they're both EE). So what does £...
The Nokia Lumia 530 is the newest entry-level Windows Phone device to grace the markets in 2014. As the global rollout begins, we are diving deeper into seeing what the phone can do. Although technically speaking the Lumia 530 is a follow up to the Lumia 520, in some ways it is a step down in specs in an attempt to drive the price even lower. This difference is why many consider the...
The Lumia 530 was announced by Microsoft on July 23, 2014. It's an entry-level smartphone running the Windows Phone 8.1 mobile operating system and Lumia Cyan software. It's notable for having two models, a single-SIM and dual-SIM variant, and for being inexpensive at under €100. It is the follow up to the Lumia 520 – the most popular Windows Phone of all time. In terms of specs, the...
The Lumia 520 is going to go down as the phone that drove Windows Phone in emerging markets and for those who want a budget phone. Therefore, it should be no surprise to see Microsoft pick up Nokia's reins with the Lumia 530, which is just now launching globally. I managed to get my hands on a brand new bright green Lumia 530 and in the following video, I talk about the features, specs...
Attention UK residents looking for a new Windows Phone on the cheap: starting Friday the 22nd of August you'll be able to get the brand new Nokia Lumia 530 from Carphone Warehouse. The Windows Phone 8.1 handset can be had for as low as £10 a month (£0 upfront) with a 500MB/month tariff from Talkmobile, or on your choice of UK carrier (EE, O2, Orange, T-Mobile, and Vodafone all included...
Microsoft has today announced availability for the Lumia 530 Windows Phone in the UK. Starting from September 4, consumers in the region will be able to pick up the smartphone from as little as £60. Taking the mobile experience to the next level with the latest Windows Phone 8.1 update, the affordable mobile device is a superb investment for anyone looking for a cheaper option when it...