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T-Mobile Now Selling Nokia Lumia 521 Windows Phone 8 Smartphone In Stores, Online

David Beren — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:07:28 +0000

While our attention is undoubtedly fixed on the Lumia 925, the Lumia 521 is a great entry-level smartphone and a great way to get acquainted to the Windows Phone world. The cost may be the best part with a $29 down payment followed by just $5 a month for your equipment installment payment. Or, you can buy the phone outright from $150 ... [read full article]

Hands-On Video With The Nokia Lumia 925 For T-mobile

David Beren — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:48:08 +0000

We all know a flagship Nokia Lumia device is overdue on T-Mobile and that’s what has Windows Phone 8 fans in a tizzy for the Lumia 925. Sure, there’s some concern about the lack of expandable memory and built-in wireless charging. Thankfully, our man at PhoneDog, Aaron Baker got some hands-on time with the Lumia 925 over in Las Vegas as CTIA gets underway. T-Mobile has yet to announce pricing and availability, but with the ... [read full article]

Windows Phone Overtakes BlackBerry Marketshare As Samsung Dominates Android Profits Once Again

David Beren — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:00 +0000

Oh how the mighty have fallen as another piece of bad news surfaces for the BlackBerry crowd as new figures suggest the once giant smartphone OS has dropped to fourth in global shipments. There’s no question that Android at 75% and iOS at 17.3% of the total global smartphone market in the first quarter 2013 have the clear lead. Still, Microsoft saw an increase of 133.3-percent over the last 12 months to hit 3.2-percent globally. ... [read full article]

Windows Phone 8 Update Coming This Summer, Adds FM Radio And Card/CalDAV Support

David Beren — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:46:54 +0000

With news that T-Mobile is set to be the exclusive US carrier of the Lumia 925, we’re paying extra close attention to future Windows Phone 8 updates. Microsoft announced some details earlier today including the upcoming addition of a FM radio and an update coming “later this year” will include support Card/CalDAV. If you recall, it was ... [read full article]

Walmart Selling The Lumia 521 For $129, If You Can Find It That Is

David Beren — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:58:22 +0000

While T-Mobile’s current state of affairs on their Windows Phone lineup is still questionable, the newly launched Lumia 521 is on sale for a steal at Walmart. It’s already out of stock from over the weekend and store availability is limited, but if you can track one down they make a great backup smartphone or introductory phone for the kids. Hit the Walmart link below to begin your search ... [read full article]

Microsoft Pokes Fun At “iSheep” And “One Trick Pony” Samsung Galaxy Owners

David Beren — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:10:23 +0000

Sure the ad is for the Lumia 920 and it’s AT&T branded in the commercial, but this is a Microsoft ad and one of the best marketing spots I’ve seen in some time. Between the “iSheep” insults, the “one trick pony” Samsung Galaxy Note insults and the guy with the Apple logo tattooed on his chest, Microsoft hits a home run with this ad. I had to watch this twice just to catch-all the fanboy insults the ... [read full article]

Nokia Lumia 521 Makes Early Appearance On Home Shopping Network Website

David Beren — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:37:17 +0000

After a surprise announcement yesterday that had the Lumia 521 ready for an April 27th launch on the Home Shopping Network, it’s gone live a bit early. As the below image indicates, orders are already processing with the requisite car charger and screen protector included for the $149.95 price tag. The Lumia 521 is powered by Windows Phone 8 and features a 4″ display, 5 megapixel camera, 720p HD ... [read full article]

T-Mobile Announces Lumia 521 Availability For April 27th…On The Home Shopping Network

David Beren — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:34:36 +0000

Yes, you read that title correctly as T-Mobile announced availability for the Lumia 521 this morning. Beginning April 27th, television retailer HSN will introduce T-Mobile’s exclusive Lumia 521 for $149.95 bundled with a car charger and screen protector. The Lumia 521 will also be available for $149 at Microsoft retail stores and Walmart on T-Mobile’s $30 no contract unlimited web and text plan. Mind you those prices are for the full retail ... [read full article]

Lumia 521 Set To Launch On April 24th As Lumia 810 Hits End-Of-Life

David Beren — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:19:10 +0000

The mystery of the disappearing Lumia 810 has apparently been solved thanks to this new planogram image. First things first, the Lumia 521, first announced by T-Mobile all the way back in February at Mobile World Congress is set for an April 24th launch. The Lumia 521 brings a 4” 800 x 480 display to the table, 512RAM, 8GB storage with a microSD slot, 5 megapixel camera with 720p video ... [read full article]

Where Did All The Windows Phones Go On T-Mobile’s Website?

David Beren — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:04:54 +0000

Anyone who thought Windows Phone didn’t have some passionate followers on T-Mobile should peep my inbox right about now. We’re not sure what’s going on, but clearly enough of you have noticed one way or another that T-Mobile’s website is now devoid of Windows Phone. We’re not the only website taking note as the folks at WPCentral caught it yesterday, but all Lumia 810 and Windows Phone 8X are ... [read full article]