The HTC One (M8) for Windows is now available for those in the US on Verizon Wireless. In the coming months, other carriers, including AT&T, are set to launch the same flagship Windows Phone. The release of the HTC One (M8) for Windows is good news because with the cancellation of 'McLaren,' there are no flagship Lumias on the immediate horizon. When it comes to hardware, the HTC...
Singer Katy Perry showed off the Lumia 930 smartphone in her latest music video, "This Is How We Do" just a few weeks ago. Now Microsoft has released a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video, where Lumia 930 devices were also used by the production crew. The clip, as posted on YouTube, shows the crew using the phones to keep in touch with each other while the music video...
WPCentral member, WillemC, has a dilemma. Perhaps you can help him out. He's been using the Nokia Lumia 1020 for about a year and now has an opportunity to trade it for a brand new Nokia Lumia 930 with his co-worker. Should he upgrade to the newer device or stick with the imaging monster, Lumia 1020? A few forum members have voiced in their opinions already. What do you think? WillemC...
Microsoft's recently launched Lumia 930 smartphone makes a quick but highly noticeable appearance in the new music video for "This Is How We Do", the latest single from pop singer Katy Perry. The phone makes its appearance around the middle of the colorful music video. Indeed, the green case for the Lumia 930 seems to blend in well with the art style of the clip as Perry conducts a...
Microsoft is on a roll with its marketing campaigns, particularly here in the UK. The tech giant has released numerous advertisements for a variety of Windows Phones, including the new Lumia 930 flagship, even going as far as taking the new Windows Phone to the Cornbury music festival. Families and children were able to be a part of the 'One Experience' where Microsoft had everyone...
Earlier this year when Verizon finally released the Lumia Icon, I gave the phone a solid review. However, one thing that always bothered me about Verizon's Lumia phones is their lack of color. For instance, the Icon comes only in white or black, but there is no red, which would seem like an obvious choice for the rosy-hued carrier. Fast forward to mid-year and the Lumia 930 picks up...
Microsoft has released a new promo video that shows their latest marketing effort for the Lumia 930, where the phone is being charged by a collection of 800 apples and potatoes outside of a shopping center in London. The exhibit is based on the well known principle that hooking up a potato to an electronic product could power that device. This happens thanks to a chemical reaction...
As the Lumia 930 becomes more widely available, we are picking up on reports of the Windows Phone getting warm. Windows Phone Central Forums member Snapples has started a discussion on this and it appears Snapples is not alone. We've also heard some grumblings about the Lumia 930 having a purple hue but the overheating seems to be taking center stage. The warmth (described as very,...
For those using the new Nokia Lumia 930, you may want to check to see if you have an update waiting. Of course it is not Lumia Cyan, as the Lumia 930 comes with that already on board, but it is an update to it, likely fixing and improving various aspects of the hardware. Version xxxxx.xxxx.14252.51003 of the firmware is the latest version, up from the previous 51002 build. If,...
The Nokia Lumia 930 by Microsoft (the naming for these Windows Phones will become simpler, we promise) is now available in Ireland through Meteor. The carrier has the new Windows Phone flagship listed for €429.99 on prepay or for free on contracted plans (depending on how much you wish to save on monthly costs). Meteor is also providing a free wireless speaker and charging plate for...
The Lumia 930 is only just launching and already we're seeing early signs of some really aggressive pricing. UK mobile operator EE has the Windows Phone listed on its website for just £349.99, which is an absolute steal for a brand new flagship smartphone – not to mention the bundled wireless charger included. Available in Orange, all that's left to do is pair up a 4G EE plan and you're...
Microsoft has published a cool new video looking at wireless charging on the Lumia 930. It's an advanced feature of the latest Lumia flagship Windows Phone, which Microsoft is pushing hard with free bundled charging plates with Lumia 930 purchases. This promotion gets consumers started with wireless charging without the need to purchase optional accessories. It's a nice ad, but what...
As announced by Microsoft last week, the Lumia 930 is now available for sale in the UK. Several retailers are offering a host of freebies upon purchase of the device, which includes a wireless charger, portable wireless speaker and £20 worth of apps vouchers. Phones 4u, which is offering the white color variant of the Lumia 930 exclusively in the UK, is doing one better by bundling a...
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Microsoft has disabled the option to change the default search engine on new Lumia Windows Phones. Previously, consumers were able to switch between Bing and Google depending on personal preference, which would alter which service the Windows Phone would utilize when searching the internet using the Internet Explorer address bar. After acquiring Nokia's handset division, Microsoft has...
Our exhaustive list of what is new in the Lumia Cyan update Lumia Cyan is the firmware half of the Windows Phone 8.1 for Nokia Lumia phones. Although many of you are using the Preview for Developers release of Microsoft's latest OS, most of you do not have yet the necessary Lumia Cyan firmware to optimize the experience. As a result, some key features are locked or not visible. Now,...
Along with the Lumia 930 starting to become available, globally Nokia also has a new case for it and the Lumia Icon. Dubbed the CP-637 the flip cover is similar to the CP-623 for the Lumia 1520. The case offers some nice reinforcement of the back, a rather large hole for the camera, and a reinforced flip cover to protect your 5-inch display. Check out our hands on video with it to get...
Want a closer look at the Lumia 930? Watch our 14-minute video detailing what's new The Nokia Lumia 930 is finally hitting the streets worldwide, and we managed to pick one up as well. Microsoft sent over a well put together beach basket with flip flops, a photo book, sunglasses, and the Lumia 930 with accessories, including the new CP-637 flip cover. Let us unbox the Lumia 930 and...
Two popular online UK retailers have announced pricing for the Lumia 930. Clove and Unlocked Mobiles have the new Windows Phone listed for £435 and £449.98 respectively. We've looked at major carriers in the UK stocking the device, but not everyone wants to be locked into a 24-month contract. The best part about the listings isn't the attractive price tag for a brand new flagship...
Nokia Singapore has announced on Facebook that the Lumia 930 will be available in the country from this weekend. The flagship device will be sold via retailers and through Nokia's exclusive stores. The Lumia 930 will be available in orange, green, black and white, with a retail price of S$789 ($630). The first 50 buyers to purchase the Lumia 930 from Nokia stores located at Funan...
The Lumia 930 is now available for pre-order on UK's High Street retailer Carphone Warehouse, with a launch date set for July 17. The device is available for no upfront cost on select monthly plans, with the retailer offering lucrative trade-in offers. Carphone Warehouse is giving away a Nokia Wireless Bundle with every purchase of the Lumia 930. The free bundle includes a Lumia...