Nokia finally made its debut into the Android arena with its recent offerings of Nokia X, X+ and XL smartphones. Although these handsets will have no access to Google Play, Nokia claims that 75% of the Android apps will be available on them.
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Validating all the rumors that have been floating about a potential Android handset from Nokia, the company has unveiled not only but three Android handsets. They are being branded as X, X+ and XL.
We have been hearing rumors about the possibility of Nokia launching an Android handset. The speculation is finally reaching its culmination as a new WSJ report claims that Nokia will finally unveil an Android smartphone this month.
It is almost a thing now to release mysterious teasers and hints before a company launches a new product. Nokia is following the tradition, having released a vague Windows Phone video today which points towards an upcoming announcement.
Nokia’s little-known mapping service, Here Maps, that the company launched in November last year has been removed from the App Store. The company alleges that Apple’s iOS 7 changes ruined the Here Maps’ user experience.
It has been a while since Nokia entered the tablet business but the company’s offerings have failed to gain any traction. To help with that, the company has now dished out an anti-iPad ad, touting how Apple’s slate can not be used under direct sunlight.
Nokia’s first 6-inch Lumia 1520 Phablet is going to be launched in India very soon. It is a pretty device, having a slim and beautiful body and comes with in 4 flavours: red, black, yellow and white. The device will cost $760 (Rs 46,999).
Virtualization, coupled with cloud-based systems, has radically changed enterprise structures in recent days. Nokia is aiming to import this revolution to the telecom sector by researching on next-generation virtualized mobile networks.