Nokia Rolled out a New Software Update for the Nokia Asha 501

Nokia Rolled out a New Software Update for the Nokia Asha 501 last week, with some Big Changes to the OS to offer a better all-round Experience. So what’s new? Turn on your Nokia Asha 501 for the first time after installing the update, check out the menu, and one of the first things you’ll notice is a new icon – WhatsApp – providing a feature that plenty of Asha 501 owners have been asking for over the past few months.
Tap the icon and WhatsApp downloads automatically. The app itself looks fantastic, and as with all the other features in the latest update, it’s particularly easy to use.
Changes to Fastlane:

The changes run a lot deeper than that, though, and Fastlane is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the update. It’s now possible to remove individual apps and items from your feed, so you can keep Fastlane simple, uncluttered and filled with the features you truly love the most.
To remove an item from Fastlane, simply tap and hold, and then delete it using the cross at the side. It’ll still be in the main menu of course, but just won’t appear under that day’s activity on Fastlane.
Choose items for Fastlane:
You can also choose which items appear on your Fastlane list, picking from: Alarm, calendar, calls, installed apps, messages, music, new photos, notes, radio, recent apps, recent web page, Bluetooth sharing and social networks.
My own favourite feature in the update is the new camera offering, which lets you swipe the lock screen upwards to automatically start the camera – there’s no need for a dedicated shutter button for the camera,
When you swipe up you can open the camera, video mode or gallery, meaning there’s no more wasted time when you’re looking to shoot something exciting, or wanting to share things with friends.
I also love the fact that it’s now easier to navigate through menus, sharing content, moving or deleting as you go. Tap and hold a photograph in the gallery and a large, simple menu appears. Simply select the way you want to share it – via messaging or Slam, for example – and there’s nothing more to do.

The options are more intuitive than before, and it’s a lot easier to get to grips with if the Nokia Asha 501 is your first smartphone.

Google’s Android OS at the Top, Windows Starts Getting Success

Google’s Android OS at the Top, Windows Starts Getting Success. A recent survey conducted by IDC has revealed that the Google’s Android OS Platform is leading and at the top while the Microsoft Windows OS is getting success gradually. It is unveiled that the Android based Smartphones are leading and four out of five smartphones sold across the world in the third quarter of this fiscal year.
Google's Android OS market share increased to 81 percent, which was 74.9 percent a year ago. It has surpassed the Apple’s iOS, used on its iPhones. Although iPhone sales rose to 25.6 percent from a year earlier, but the growth was slower than the overall market. Apple's share also fell down in the same period last year to 12.9 percent from 14.4 percent.
On the other hand the Windows Phone grabbed the number three position with the 3.6 percent market share, up from two percent a year earlier. The Windows Phone sales rose 156 percent, with more than 90 percent made by the Finnish company Nokia. Nokia’s handset division is set to be purchased by Microsoft.The downfall can be seen in Research In Motion Limited (RIM)s BlackBerry. The market shares of the BlackBerry fell from 4.1 percent to 1.7 percent a year ago. Although, RIM has introduced the new operating system BlackBerry 10 but the sale of its BlackBerry device fell 41.6 percent from a year ago.
Despite the rise and fall of market shares of different smartphone company’s market share the overall smartphone market rose 39.9 percent year-over-year in the quarter, to 261 million units. The IDC survey further revealed that the average sales price of a smartphone fell 12.5 percent in the quarter to $317. The IDC analyst Ramon Llamas said that the Android and Windows Phone start to make continued to make considerable trade, despite their difference in market share, in the third quarter of the year. He was of the view that Price is the significant key behind the success of both competitors. 
Both the companies Google and Microsoft have a wide range of collection available at the very low cost. These products are affordable enough for the mass market and role of mass market is most important in the prosperity of entire market.
Despite the introduction two new iPhones namely iPhone 5S and iPhone 5c in the month of September the market share of Apple was probably affected by the weak sale of products, at the end of the quarter of this year. The IDC survey said that despite the downfall in market share Apple sold nine million of the new devices in the first weekend, suggesting a strong fourth quarter.
The large devices namely Phablets’ sale up from the 3 percent a year ago, accounted for 21 percent of the smartphone market, said IDC report. The IDC's Ryan Reith said that the increase in the sale is most probably due to all the successful Android vendors, who have added one or more five- to seven-inch phablets to their product collections. He further mentioned that the inability of Apple in contributing the growing market is the absence of large screen devices in the third quarter of the current year.

Nokia Launches Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503

Nokia has launched the new stylish devices called the Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503. The Asha handsets have new crystal-clear design, smarter camera and a faster and more intuitive user interface.New accessories from Nokia complement mobile lifestyles, from power keyboards to wireless charging.Nokia app innovation continues with Nokia Storyteller, Beamer and Video Director.New third-party applications including Instagram, WhatsApp, Papyrus, Vine among others.

The Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 combine beautiful design with a richer mobile experience

The newest additions to the Asha Platform family of devices - the Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 - join the already successful Asha 501 in pushing the boundaries of affordable smartphone innovation. All three handsets build on Nokia's renowned design and feature a new crystal-clear look; a fusion of ice-like transparency and bold inner color encases each phone to make it both elegant and more durable. Support for 3G is available on the Asha 503, which also includes a 5MP camera and comes with a Dual SIM option.

The Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 include new enhancements to the Asha Platform for even more intuitive navigation. The new Asha user interface enables faster and easier sharing of images on social networks, with one easy swipe to access the camera and one touch to post. Fastlane gives people a second home screen for quick access to frequently used apps and deeper integration with their favourite social networks. Knowing how important free messaging is to people, WhatsApp will be available for the Nokia Asha 501 and is to arrive later in the year for the new Asha devices.

The Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 will be available in bright red, bright green, yellow, cyan, white and black, and are planned to start shipping in Q4 2013.

The Nokia Asha 500 features a 2.8-inch screen, 2MP camera and comes in single SIM and Easy Swap Dual SIM variants. It is expected to be available in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East with an estimated price of USD69 before taxes or subsidies.

The Nokia Asha 502 features a 3-inch screen, a 5MP camera with LED flash and Easy Swap Dual-SIM. The estimated price before taxes or subsidies starts at USD89 in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East.

The Nokia Asha 503 features 3.5G connectivity, a 3-inch screen, 5MP camera with LED flash, Corning Gorilla Glass 2 and comes in single SIM and Easy Swap Dual SIM variants. The estimated price before taxes or subsidies is USD99 in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

Nokia's Latest Family of Products Accelerates Application Innovation

From social and imaging applications to new gaming experiences, developers find edge

developing for latest Nokia devices.

News at-a-glance:
- Instagram arriving to Windows Phone in coming weeks
- DreamWorks Animation's Dragons Adventure, an exclusive gaming experience for the Lumia 2520 keeps the entire family entertained
- Handwriting note-taking apps Papyrus and InNote for larger screen Lumia devices
- Nokia app innovation continues with Nokia Storyteller, Beamer and Video Director

- New tools to help developers build better apps for Windows Phone
- Over 5 million USD in rewards available through Nokia's global DVLUP rewards program
- WhatsApp for the Nokia Asha 501 and soon available for new Asha devices
- Nokia's DVLUP rewards program expands to Asha developers

Espoo, Finland and Abu Dhabi, UAE -Today at Nokia World: Abu Dhabi, Nokia debuted a wide range of third-party applications to enhance the Asha and Lumia experiences. DreamWorks Animation, Flipboard, Electronic Arts, Vine and WhatsApp are among leading developers who have built new applications for the latest larger screen Lumia devices and intuitive Asha phones, including Nokia's first tablet, which were also launched at Nokia World today.

It was also announced that the popular photo and video sharing application Instagram will be coming to Windows Phone in the coming weeks.

"Our ultimate goal is to bring Instagram to everyone who wants to use it," said Kevin Systrom, CEO and co-founder, Instagram. "We're looking forward to watching the Windows Phone community use Instagram to capture and share beautiful moments in the coming weeks." 

Nokia also unveiled its own groundbreaking applications including Nokia Storyteller, Nokia Video Director and Nokia Beamer, taking advantage of Nokia's latest imaging innovation and deep integration with HERE Maps to allow customers to capture, share and re-live memories like never before.

"Consumers are increasingly demanding high-quality, life-enhancing applications," said Bryan Biniak, Vice President and General Manager, Developer Experience at Nokia. "We've collaborated closely with Microsoft and top developers from around the world to deliver unique app experiences, extending the boundaries of innovation for our ecosystem. With the new Lumia and Asha devices, Nokia empowers developers to leverage our latest tools and investments to deliver ground-breaking app experiences that delight consumers and drive increased revenue opportunities."

Starting today, Asha developers can join Windows Phone developers and take advantage of Nokia's global DVLUP rewards program. To further bolster development for Lumia and Asha, Nokia now offers over 5 million USD in rewards through DVLUP. Available in over 20 countries, developers can sign up to

DVLUP and start collecting points by taking challenges that range from learning more through webinars to actual application development. Developers can convert earned points into awards such as merchandizing, devices and promotional support.

In addition to the Windows Phone 8 update 3, Windows Phone developers have even more opportunities available to them. Starting today, Nokia provides developers with a new set of design, development and troubleshooting tools to be more productive at building applications for Windows Phone. The new tools* are available at developer.nokia.com/offers.

Windows Phone momentum

Windows Phone Store is stocked with a full range of certified applications and games, with hundreds more titles added every day. Starting today, Windows Phone owners can download a number of new applications including: CamScanner, Goal Live Scores, InNote, phriz.be, Rail Rush, SophieLensHD and an updated TuneIn Radio application with radio stations live on the Start screen.

Over the coming weeks, Windows Phone owners can experience many more new applications including: ESPN F1, EA SPORTS(TM) FIFA 14, Instagram, My Talking Tom, Papyrus, Temple Run 2, Vine, Vyclone Pro and Xbox Video among others**.

Larger screen Lumia devices and tablet spur immersive new apps

The screen real estate afforded by the larger full HD display screens on the Nokia Lumia 1520 (6") and Nokia Lumia 2520 (10.1") has already inspired developers to create unique experiences for consumers.

Dragons Adventure, a unique entertainment experience built in partnership with DreamWorks Animation, transforms a family drive into an interactive gaming experience. Inspired by the award-winning 3D animated film 'How to Train Your Dragon,' the game uses HERE Maps and LiveSight technology to transform actual landmarks along a drive into the fictional Isle of Berk. Roadways, buildings, lakes, and even real-life traffic and weather conditions are mirrored into the game, personalizing it and transforming the drive into a captivating adventure. Built for the Nokia Lumia 2520, the game also incorporates a companion mode that allows other players to participate by using their Lumia smartphone to create missions, change the action and add new challenges.

"Thanks to the incredible innovation of the Nokia team, we can now give families the tools to transform their world into the fantastical world of How to Train Your Dragon, one of our most beloved films," said Jim Mainard, Head of Digital Strategy for DreamWorks Animation. "Dragons Adventure is leading a whole new evolution of what a mobile app can deliver. More importantly - it's a whole lot of fun. I've played it and am completely hooked."

Flipboard, a personal magazine, allows people to read and collect all the news they care about, curating their favorite stories into their own magazines. With Live Tiles on Windows, people can digest news faster and easier than ever before. Flipboard will be available for the Nokia Lumia 2520 at sales start and for Lumia smartphones in the coming months.

"Today, we're excited for everyone to see Flipboard on the new Nokia Lumia 2520," said Eric Feng, CTO, Flipboard. "Nokia, with their commitment to creating world-class user experiences, was a key partner for us bringing Flipboard to the Windows 8 platform for the first time. Lumia 2520 users can instantly read their favorite news or create their own Flipboard magazines on any topic imaginable. We look forward to bringing Flipboard to Lumia smartphones in the coming months."

Nokia Video Director, also coming soon to the Lumia 2520, allows users to transfer videos with ease from smartphone to tablet, and features simplified editing tools to create and share self-styled short films in minutes.

The Windows Store has many top applications, including Twitter, Foursquare, Vevo, OpenTable and games like Halo: Spartan Assault, Temple Run: Brave, Bejeweled LIVE, Angry Birds Star Wars and many others. The Windows Store also offers a range of applications you can use on your Nokia Lumia 2520 device that take advantage of unique Windows 8.1 features, including Facebook, Netflix, eBay, Hulu Plus, Nook, Evernote and Adobe Photoshop Express. And, the Windows Store has been beautifully redesigned in Windows 8.1 with great new features to help you discover the best applications and games.

Asha apps get more social

The Asha ecosystem continues to grow with over 900 developers already in the million download club. Many of them are developing social imaging applications for the newest crop of Asha phones. WhatsApp, the popular social application providing free messaging to millions of people around the world, will be available for the Nokia Asha 501 starting November, with support for the new Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 coming soon.

"WhatsApp has a long standing partnership with Nokia," said Jan Koum, CEO of WhatsApp Inc. "We are glad to continue our support for Nokia customers and will bring WhatsApp to the next generation Asha devices starting next month. As a leader in the mobile communication space with more than 350 million monthly active users, we are excited to bring the WhatsApp experience to even more Nokia Asha users."

The newest Asha phones get even more social with Nimbuzz Messenger, the first Asha application supporting VoIP telephony. Users can make domestic and international low-cost phone calls to other mobile phones and landlines.

Additional applications coming to Asha phones include: Danger Dash, ESPN F1, ESPN FC, ESPN Hub, Goal Live Scores, LINE with Free Voice Calls, Photofunia, PicFeed and PicTag.

Read more about the application innovation on Nokia Conversations.

Nokia declared Lumia 2520 Windows RT 8.1 tablet with 10.1″ full HD Display

Nokia declared Lumia 2520 Windows RT 8.1 tablet with 10.1″ full HD Display.Nokia has also declared the Lumia 2520 alongside its mid-range phablet Lumia 1320 at the event in Abu Dhabi today. The Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet has been leaked several times and become much awaited tablet. Its Nokia’s first Windows-based tablet. It’s a high-end device with a 10.1-inch screen and five-point multitouch. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with MSM8974 chipset and runs on Windows RT 8.1 OS.The MSM8974 chipset  in Lumia 2520 tablet makes it blazing fast and offers stunning  LTE functionality. It has a 6.7-megapixel rear camera capable of shoot 1080p video. Other features of the Lumia 2520 are a 2GB of RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable up to more 32GB via microSD card slot, 4G LTE connectivity built-in, plus NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, WI-Fi, and a micro-HDMI port. It has a 8000mAh built in battery.

Nokia also introduced the Power Keyboard accessory, a physical keyboard along with the tablet as a part of a wraparound protective cover. The Nokia Lumia 2520 will be available for purchase before the end of this year first in the US and UK having black, white, glossy red, matte cyan color options. It will retail  $500, while the Power Keyboard has been priced at $150. The Lumia 2520 is also pre-loaded with Microsoft Office programs, plus Outlook RT, and various Nokia software features including Nokia Music, Mix Radio, and Here Maps. Nokia’s mapping software has both on and offline viewing, plus it can sync information across to your phone.

Have a look at the specifications of  Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet below:

·         10.1-inches  1TrueColor IPS LCD screen display protected by Gorilla Glass 2


·         Windows RT 8.1

·         2.2GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 – MSM8974

·         2GB RAM


·         32 GB internal memory


·         Expandable up to 32GB with  micro SD card

·         A 6.7MP Auto Focus ZEISS optics camera

·         Size 267 x 168 x 8.9* mm

·         Weight 615g

·         NFC

·         A-GPS+GLONASS

·         WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n

·         microUSB 3.0

·         BT 4.0 LE

·         3.5mm audio connector

·         8000 mAh battery with11 hours of continuous video playback