The latest Windows Phone device from Microsoft is now available in Canada from Rogers, Fido, TELUS and Bell. The Lumia 830 is being touted as the "Affordable Flagship" since it brings the premium build and materials of earlier devices like the Nokia Icon and the Lumia 930 (not available in Canada) to a device with midrange processor and camera specifications. Running on the latest 'Denim' build of Windows Phone 8.1, which features various enhancements including faster camera software. The Lumia 830 is the first device to officially ship with all the new features including an 'alpha' version of the Cortana personal assistant. Expect a review once we get a device to test. In the meantime, hit jump for the official release and the specs.
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The Nokia Lumia 830 arrives in Canada
New Lumia 830 offers industry-leading camera technology and software in a slim, colourful package and accessible price point
TORONTO — October 17, 2014 — Today, Microsoft Devices Group announced the Canadian availability of the Nokia Lumia 830, running the latest Windows Phone 8.1 operating system and bringing industry-leading imaging technology to more affordable price levels. Microsoft also announced two new accessories that provide innovative ways for people to interact with their phones, plus the Lumia Denim software update, which brings extra features and enhancements to existing Lumia smartphones.
“At just 8.5mm thin, it’s our thinnest and lightest Lumia to date, with metal and polycarbonate that screams premium design, durability and performance,” said Matt Rothschild, head of North America sales, Nokia Products Ltd, a subsidiary of Microsoft Mobile Oy. “The Lumia 830 combines popular Microsoft services with amazing Lumia innovations in design and imaging to bring experiences that people value, at prices they can afford.”
Lumia 830: The affordable flagship
The Lumia 830 offers the best of Lumia and the latest from Microsoft in a pocket-friendly design and price.
At Rogers and Fido, the device is available starting today in silver with a green back cover. A free, exclusive, black back cover is also included in the box. Please visit rogers.com and fido.ca for full pricing details. It is also available today at TELUS in black. Please visit TELUS.com for full pricing details. It will be available from Bell later this month in black. Please visit Bell.ca/Lumia830 in the coming weeks for pricing and other information.
New accessories to complement Lumia smartphones
There are also two new additions to the innovative Lumia accessories line:
Lumia continues to get even better with the Lumia Denim update
Lumia Denim combines the latest Windows Phone 8.1 update with exclusive experiences for Lumia smartphones.Lumia Denim also cements Microsoft’s leadership in imaging with the introduction of unique innovations in Lumia Camera that make the camera work faster and more intuitively. Coming as part of the Lumia Denim update, Lumia Camera offers the following:
Lumia Denim will roll out as an over-the-air update to all the Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones, following partner testing and approvals.