Microsoft tested Surface Smartphone while Nokia Plans to Use Android OS on its Devices

 Microsoft tested Surface Smartphone while Nokia Plans to Use Android OS on its Devices. Microsoft is reportedly testing Surface smartphone.Microsoft had earlier launched the Surface tablet, which could not impress consumers and now the company has a plan to launch smartphnes under the same brand “Surface”.  The company has tested the Surface Smartphone before purchasing Nokia and when Nokia was still considering Android operating system for its quite successful Lumia range of smartphones. Microsoft had built a number of Surface Smartphone prototypes for testing, reported The Verge. This project of the company was headed by the head of the Windows Phone and Xbox operating systems, Terry Myerson. Now it remains to see when the Microsoft Surface smartphones will hit the shelves.
On the other hand the New York Times reported that Nokia is in the process of testing it Lumia devices on the Android operating system. The other reports claimed that the company began testing Android on Lumia handsets long before the company signed the dotted line on acquisition by Microsoft of its mobile business.

Presently Nokia is the largest market share holder of Windows Phone OS and the Lumia devices run exclusively on the Windows Phone platform. The reports by NYT said that  Microsoft executives were fully aware with a Nokia Android project but it's not the part of Microsoft's acquisition discussions with the company.
The Verge reported that Nokia has a plan to launch the Asha device running the Android operating system sometime in 2014, when the Microsoft and Nokia deal of using Windows Phone OS comes to end. Nokia and Microsoft made the deal to use Windows Phone OS in 2011.

We will keep you inform about the further happenings till then stay tuned with us………..

 

Nokia Lumia ‘Amber’ Update Ready to Roll Out in Pakistan

The new Nokia Lumia Amber software update for Windows Phone 8 is now available in Pakistan for the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820, while users of the Nokia Lumia 720, 620 and 520 will get the update by the end of September this year. The update delivers a wide range of new and improved features and apps, like Nokia Glance Screen with the standby clock and even better imaging experience for Nokia Lumia owners.

Speaking about the new update, Arif Shafique, country general manager, Nokia Pakistan & Afgahnistan said,

“The WP8 momentum is building and Nokia is charging ahead with the Lumia series. The availability of the Nokia Lumia ‘Amber’ update in Pakistani market reflects our commitment to build a winning ecosystem that will enrich people’s mobile experience and help them connect with each other through newer avenues. The Amber update will further invigorate brand Nokia amongst this generation of smartphone users, and provide them with a richer experience.”

Nokia Lumia Amber builds upon the latest update for Windows Phone 8 from Microsoft. In itself, this provides a number of significant additions to the already powerful imaging technology: 
Improved image processing

The update brings significantly improved algorithms that offer better noise reduction, colour reproduction, exposure control and autofocus to every phone across the Lumia range. On the Nokia Lumia 920, the update allows for controls to adjust the ISO settings of the camera from 800 to 3200 for even better low light performance.
Nokia Smart Camera
This new camera app is ideal for taking pictures involving people and movement. Once the Lumia Amber is updated on the phone, then the app will be downloadable from the Windows Store.
The app brings a slew of different options – use Best Shot to find the sharpest image from a series of 10; combine several shots of people in movement into one with Action Shot; heighten the appearance of speed by blurring the background with Motion Focus; create ideal group shots by choosing the best faces from a series with Change Faces, or remove unwanted objects from your pictures.
On top of the Lumia Amber update, the newly announced Nokia Pro Camera will be available for Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 925. Pro Camera is more than just an app; it’s a completely re-imagined user interface that lets you take full control of the imaging process and helps to unlock all your creative potential.
Once users have taken great videos, they can edit them fast with the Nokia Video Trimmer app which will be available on Windows Store once the phone is updated.
Other significant updates which take the user experience to a whole new level include a FM radio (not available in the Nokia Lumia 620), a Nokia Glance screen which brings a clock to the screen when the phone is inactive, along with indicators to show battery level when running on a low battery or the phone is charging, and whether your phone is set to ‘silent’(not available in the Nokia Lumia 520), a couple of new gestures – double-tap the screen in standby to wake the phone and flip-to-mute-ringer capability, the new Storage Check tool which will show how much storage is used for apps, media files and the system, and Data Sense app  which will automatically update to tell how much cellular and Wi-Fi data the phone has used, giving a breakdown of which apps and features are using the most data to deliver the best performance while staying within the data limits. Additionally, The google Sync will allow the Nokia Lumia WP8 users to synchronise email, contacts, and calendar with Google and other services that support the updated protocols.
This improved update will allow  Nokia Lumia WP 8 users enjoy enhanced features and options for a truly versatile and smarter smartphone experience.
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Nokia Care brings Amazing Eid Offer for Nokia Lumia fans

Caring for the Pakistani consumers in a manner that is only appropriate to the Holy month of Ramadan followed by the Eid celebrations, Nokia Care brings an amazing Eid offer to add more delight and joy in your life this Eid. Nokia Care is offering a massive 40% on Nokia JBL Play Up and Nokia Power Up Speakers on purchase of any Nokia Lumia phone. This offer is only valid when purchasing the Nokia Lumia phone from any Nokia Care Centre.
The complete list of Nokia Care Centre location is available on Nokia Pakistan Facebook page.
For all those Nokia fans out there who always wanted to own a Windows phone, this is just the right time to buy their Nokia Lumia phone and share more happiness with their friends and family. The offer seems good enough to brighten up the day of any Nokia Lumia fan with a chance to buy must-have accessories that can really accentuate the overall Nokia Lumia experience.
Nokia always comes up with some promotional offer or the other on every Eid. This time is no exception. However, what is different about the Eid promotion this time is that the promotion is available exclusively via Nokia Care Centre and the good news is that everyone is going to be a winner. READ MORE