Tag Archives: lumia

Link: Windows Phone to surpass BlackBerry in install base →

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Tarun

Might not hit that 10% mark, but everything else seems to be going as expected.

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Link: How Bad Is A 256MB Windows Phone? →

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Tarun

Rafe Blandford, reporting for “All About Windows Phone,” reveals stats on applications in the WP7 Tango marketplace and the compatibility with phones that have 256MB of RAM (Lumia 610 being the most important): However, if we look at the 10,000 … Continue reading →

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Link: Lumia 900 Strong in US →

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Tarun

I saw a brick and mortar Nokia store today in a high end mall in Singapore. The store had 2-3 onlookers, but nothing to sway customers to make a purchase on the spot. They don’t have the 900 on sale … Continue reading →

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From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 3 (The Verdict)

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Tarun

Tarun wraps up his Windows Phone Review by giving his ultimate verdict. He also tells us the next steps to make the Windows Phone a serious competitor. Continue reading →

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Link: WP7 Can’t Beat iOS & Android in Europe →

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Tarun

The flagship Nokia phone isn’t doing so hot in Europe. Sean Ludwig reports for VentureBeat: “No one comes into the store and asks for a Windows phone,” an anonymous European mobile executive told Reuters. “Nokia have given themselves a double … Continue reading →

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Link: Nokia Lumia 900 on AT&T Website →

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Tarun

Could it be possible that AT&T is only listing it as sold out to generate buzz?

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Weekly Download #35: RIM, IE, iPad, Lumia and Windows Phone 7.5

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Tarun

Tarun and Chris cover some news from last week on RIM’s continued failures, IE’s rise in marketshare, and (what else) the iPad doing amazing. Then, Tarun discusses his thoughts on Windows Phone and provides an overview of the Mango experience. … Continue reading →

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Link: AT&T Lumia Launch a “Plop” →

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Tarun

Raimo Lenschow, a Barclays analyst quoted in this AllThingsD piece by John Paczkowski: Our admittedly anecdotal check of 10-15 stores did not find a single one that was open — a significant barrier to sales. We found promotional materials for … Continue reading →

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From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 2 (The Experience)

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Tarun

Tarun dives into the experience of the Windows Phone with the Lumia 800. Continue reading →

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From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 1 (The Motive)

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Tarun

Tarun takes an in-depth look at the history of the Windows Phone and Nokia, while also setting the stage for his own opinions about the device itself. Continue reading →

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Link: Lumia 900 Target Market →

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Tarun

According to Sebastian Anthony: The Lumia 900 isn’t targeting iPhone or Galaxy users; it’s targeting the 41% of the US public who still own a feature phone. If you’re already firmly set on getting an iPhone, the Lumia won’t stop … Continue reading →

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Link: Topolsky on the Lumia 900 →

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Tarun

He’s a fan of the design and build quality, but thinks the OS falls short still. John Gruber agrees with him, and notes that if he were in the market for a Windows Phone, it would be for the 800 … Continue reading →

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Link: The Lumia Push →

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Tarun

The first comment from user “Top Gear” seems to hit the sentiment I had on the nose: Bad news for Android. Not so for Apple. People don’t buy iPhones because their carrier rep recommends them. They buy the iPhone because … Continue reading →

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