As much as we’re familiar with mobile device torture tests, they’re normally inflicted by us or otherwise not-so-voluntary. Nokia, however, has stepped up to the plate and doled out the abuse to the Lumia 900 itself with a hammer and nail, all based on a wager that the Windows Phone’s use of Gorilla Glass would [...]
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Nokia uses Lumia 900 as a hammer in a torture test, makes us wince (video)
Posted: 20th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Blunt Instrument, Chris Ruble, Conversations, Engadget, Gorilla, Hammer And Nail, Lumia, Mike Meyers, Mike Myers, Mobile Device, Nbsp, Nokia, Nokia Test, Polycarbonate Plastic, Pride And Joy, Torture Test, Torture Tests, Torture Video, Wager, Windows Phone
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Microsoft exec says Windows Phone outselling iPhone in China
Posted: 20th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Android, Chinese Market, Cnet, Coo, Gray Market, Greater China, Hao, Ios, Iphone, Launch, Lumia, Michel Van, Microsoft Exec, Microsoft Windows, Nbsp, Nokia, Real Numbers, Six Points, Uptick, Windows Phone
Going by Microsoft’s Greater China COO Michel van der Bel, the launch of Windows Phone in China is off to an auspicious start — enough to give Apple the shakes. He claims that devices like the Nokia Lumia 800c have helped Windows Phone reach seven percent of the Chinese market, or just enough to get [...]
Microsoft exec says Windows Phone outselling iPhone in China
Posted: 20th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Android, Chinese Market, Cnet, Coo, Gray Market, Greater China, Hao, Ios, Iphone, Launch, Lumia, Michel Van, Microsoft Exec, Microsoft Windows, Nbsp, Nokia, Real Numbers, Six Points, Uptick, Windows Phone
Going by Microsoft’s Greater China COO Michel van der Bel, the launch of Windows Phone in China is off to an auspicious start — enough to give Apple the shakes. He claims that devices like the Nokia Lumia 800c have helped Windows Phone reach seven percent of the Chinese market, or just enough to get [...]
iPhone waltzes into top spot of US phone satisfaction index, small carriers trump the giants
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: American Customer Satisfaction Index, Cloud Nine, Customer Satisfaction Index, Debut, Engadget, Freshman, Giants, Happiness, Htc, Incumbents, Iphone, Market Share, Nbsp, Nokia, Regional Carrier, Rim Blackberry, Scratches, Trump, Waltzes, Wiggle Room
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We know almost too well how smartphones perform in US market share; what we don’t usually see is how happy customers are once the shrink wrap’s off. Going by a newly-expanded American Customer Satisfaction Index, it’s the iPhone that most scratches the itch at a score of 83. Despite having just been added, Apple was [...]
Fry’s stocks unlocked Nokia N9, is slightly misinformed about its specs
Posted: 13th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Amoled, Email, Engadget, Flagship, Fry Electronics, Fry S Electronics, Gray Market, Importers, Lumia, Nbsp, Nokia, Nokia N9, Polycarbonate, Samsung, Score, Slab, Source Link, Spotlight, Stocks, Technology
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Sure, Nokia’s Lumia 900 and 808 PureView may have garnered much of the spotlight lately, but lest we forgot about its flagship MeeGo handset. If you’ve been anxiously hoping to somehow score an unlocked N9 in the US sans gray-market importers, apparently Fry’s Electronics has you covered. Phone News spotted a listing for the phone [...]
Fry’s stocks unlocked Nokia N9, is slightly misinformed about its specs
Posted: 13th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Amoled, Email, Engadget, Flagship, Fry Electronics, Fry S Electronics, Gray Market, Importers, Lumia, Nbsp, Nokia, Nokia N9, Polycarbonate, Samsung, Score, Slab, Source Link, Spotlight, Stocks, Technology
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Sure, Nokia’s Lumia 900 and 808 PureView may have garnered much of the spotlight lately, but lest we forgot about its flagship MeeGo handset. If you’ve been anxiously hoping to somehow score an unlocked N9 in the US sans gray-market importers, apparently Fry’s Electronics has you covered. Phone News spotted a listing for the phone [...]
Ask Engadget: best smartphone for the over fifties?
Posted: 13th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Android, Calendars, Carpenter, Dust Proof, Europe, Fifties, Galaxy, Girlfriend, Handset, Long Time, Lumia, Nbsp, Nokia, Parents, Personal Experience, Samsung, Sat, Smartphone, Sync
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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from is from Daniel (no relation), who wants to upgrade his parents cellphones. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a [...]
Nokia nabs 808 PureView space shot of this big, blue 41-megapixel marble
Posted: 11th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Atmospheric Music, Blue Marble, Blue Nokia, Chad, Email, Engadget, Fri, Giant Balloon, Handset, Iceland, Lot, Meantime Thanks, Megapixel, Nabs, Nbsp, Nokia, Perspective, Photo, Space Shot
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We’ve seen plenty of shots of the Nokia 808 PureView in action, but they’ve all been hampered by boring old terrestrial bounds. Thankfully, a team attached the handset to a giant balloon for a little more perspective. The photo is at the end of the six and half minute video after the break, but thankfully [...]
Nokia confirms intent to bring unlocked Pureview 808 handset to US
Posted: 11th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Amp, Borders, Chambers, Chris Weber, Connectivity, Engadget, Fcc, Flagship, Freedom Fries, Fri, Handset, Lumia, Megapixel, Nbsp, Nokia, Offerings, Pc Mag, Tumblr, Uncle Sam, Windows Phone
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Nokia’s major focal points within the US market may currently be its Lumia 900 and Windows Phone, but that doesn’t mean it’s planning to leave its other notable offerings outside of Uncle Sam’s borders. Speaking with PC Mag, Nokia executive Chris Weber explained that the company aims to offer its current imaging- / Symbian Belle [...]