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Nokia’s Smart Shoot is the enemy of photo bombers!

Today, Nokia’s Kevin Shields demonstrated a feature called Smart Shoot, that will definitely help get rid of those photo bombers that may be infiltrating your attempts of capturing your most precious moments.

When you take a picture using Smart Shoot, the software actually takes several pictures so that it could determine what things in the view are moving. It then presents you with a screen outlining the moving elements. With a touch of an outlined figure the user can remove that element from the image.

This can prove useful when taking a picture in a busy area, where there may be many people walking around in the background. It also can be used to remove an unwanted subject that rushes into the photo in the last second.

Source (Nokia-Microsoft Press Conference)

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Nokia Lumia 900 – Review

Nokia Lumia 900

Nokia Lumia 900, Nokia, Windows Phone, Microsoft, Tiles, Apps, Camera, Video

In February 2011 a partnership between Microsoft and Nokia promised the Finnish mobile manufacturer would make Windows Phone their primary operating system for its smartphone devices. The combination of know-how between the software giant and leading mobile handset manufacture set some high expectations.

The following year saw the introduction of the Nokia Lumia handset line in various model iterations. In April 2012, the latest Lumia 900 handset was released and promised to the be the flagship Windows Phone. This model featured AT&T’s LTE speeds, quality build in a simple interface and a much-touted Carl Zeiss camera lens. We took a closer look at the Lumia 900 in a variety of areas to determine if Nokia’s flagship smartphone lives up to its hype.

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Nokia and Microsoft holding Press Conference on September 5th for Windows Phone 8

Today Microsoft, and Nokia have delivered invitations for the media, for a press conference scheduled to take place on September 5th in New York City. The event will be focused on the unveiling of new Nokia branded Windows Phone 8 devices. Although no details were given, it’s likely we will be seeing a brand new line of Lumia devices. Time will tell what this event will bring, and Nokia picked an interesting time frame, being a week ahead of the rumored iPhone 5 unveiling. Hopefully Nokia and Microsoft will be able to steal some of its thunder by striking first.

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Nokia BH-111 Bluetooth Headset Review

Best known for their handsets, Nokia also produces a number of complimenting accessories. On the entry level of their bluetooth headset product line is the Nokia BH-111 Stereo Headset. This headset brings style, but does it bring the quality and functionality needed to set it apart? Here’s our verdict.

Nokia BH-111 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset Colors

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Microsoft lists Windows Phone 7.8 features, demos the Start screen some more

Microsoft has put up a new page dedicated to Windows Phone 7.8 and all its upcoming features. The features listed on the page are:

  • A bigger, more flexible Start screen
  • 100,000 apps and counting
  • More love for Lumias

Nothing new here, really, but it still seems that the new Start screen is the only actual updated feature in 7.8. It seems pretty unlikely that this is going to change. Oh well, at least it looks great.

Source: Windows Phone 7.5 news

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Nokia announces more Lumia phone apps

Nokia is bringing more great apps to its Lumia phone line, as well as games through its partnership with Zynga. The apps will be available on the Windows Phone marketplace starting this week in a phased approach. A list of some of the apps is listed below.

 

 

 

 

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HTC Locations App charges for what Nokia has for free

Shortly after the HTC Locations app added an offline feature in early May, there was also an unwelcome surprise addition: a fee. This is quite unlike the completely free navigation app available on the Nokia marketplace.

 

The HTC Locations app can be downloaded and used on a trial basis for 30 days. After the trial ends, in order to continue using the app, you need to purchase one of three different licenses – 30 days, one year or unlimited. The unlimited fee is $49.99 in North America, €49.99 in Europe and €39.99 in Eastern Europe.

 

Source: WinphoneBG via WPCentral.com

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Lumia 900 Update Fixes Purple Hue

Updated firmware on the Nokia Lumia 900Seems Nokia is at it again, with updates to their Lumia 900 brand. This time Nokia is fixing the pesky bug thats been plaguing the 900 series. A strange purple hue has been blanketing phones when using a dim or low backlight setting. If you are on AT&T, and own a Lumia 900, go ahead and connect it to your zune service and get the update right now. Hit the jump for the official bug fixes.
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Nokia Maps v2.0 Adds Personal and Social Customization

Add Favorites to your maps

One Nokia’s integral applications on their Lumia line – Nokia Maps – has added social locations in the latest version 2.0 update. With the latest update Nokia Maps adds reviews, photos, and favorites that will sync to other Nokia phones and web applications as well. When adding reviews and photos on their Lumia. users will be helping to personalize the experience for themselves and everyone who uses the Nokia Maps application or Nokia.Maps.Com.

By adding Favorites users will automatically see updates to their maps to show when nearing the Thai Restaurant they had weeks ago, or the best Coffee in the city. For the directionally challenged – not only can places be pinned to start menu, but individual directions can now be added as well.

Those who use multiple devices from various platforms – even Android or iPhone – will be happy to know their favorites and comments will be available anywhere on the go through their web application.

Source: Nokia Conversations

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Lumia has app to seamlessly transfer contacts from old phone

Switching phones just got a whole lot simpler. The Nokia exclusive Contact Transfer app allows for the easy transference from an older mobile phone to a new Nokia Lumia via the phones’ Bluetooth devices. The app is already loaded on Lumia devices and can be re-downloaded from the marketplace in the Nokia section.

 

To use the app:

 

  1. Enable Bluetooth on both phones
  2. Launch Contacts Transfer app on the Nokia Lumia
  3. Wait for the Lumia to discover the other phone and select it when it does
  4. Create and enter a passcode on both devices and click OK
  5. The app will distinguish how many contacts it can import. Click OK and wait

NOTE: The app will not import extra information such as birthdays, email, profile picture, etc. just the contact name and number

Source: 1800pocketpc.com

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