Microsoft announced the Lumia 650 today, rumoured to be the last phone to launch with the Lumia brand. Unfortunately, it looks like the brand will be going out with a whimper instead of a bang — apart from a slim, metal frame, there’s not much here that sets the Lumia 650 apart.
According to Microsoft representatives, new Lumia flagships are coming soon.. That’s encouraging news after a week that saw Microsoft announced a $7 billion plus writeoff related to its acquisition of Nokia, and layoffs of nearly 8,000 of its workers – largely in its mobile division. The move was largely seen as a step back from the mobile industry, with Microsoft planning to reduce its lineup to just a few phones per year. These handsets would be released in three areas that Microsoft think it can compete – business, flagships and value phones.
Microsoft unveiled quite a cool accessory last week: a screen-sharing device for Lumia phones called the HD-10. The device works by wirelessly transmitting your Lumia handset’s screen to a receiver plugged into your TV’s HDMI port. You can quickly establish the connection by tapping your NFC-enabled Windows phone onto the NFC disc provided. It’s a pretty sensible solution, […]
Nokia has always made awesome accessories, but their latest release might be their most useful yet. The Nokia Treasure Tag is a proximity sensor accessory that can be attached to your keychain, letting you track your keys from your Lumia phone*. Once attached, the Treasure Tag app will show you where your keys are on a map, […]
Here’s some news that you won’t find at the Mobile World Congress – Nokia are releasing a Wireless Charging NFC-enabled car holder for their Lumia Windows Phones! The CR-200 is the first wireless charging car holder for Windows Phone on the market, and it’s compatible with the Lumia 720, 820 and 920. The Nokia car […]