Nokia adds low-powered Bluetooth to Windows Phone 8 Lumias

Nokia has brought Bluetooth Low Energy to some Windows Phone 8 Lumia devices. Low-powered Bluetooth is usually used for accessories like heart rate monitors, smart watches and personal activity trackers. At the moment Bluetooth 4.0 is available on Lumia 720, 625, 620 and 520. The upcoming Black release will allow support for all Lumia devices.

Source: CNet Australia

Nokia's Lumia 520 now available in Canada on Rogers, Koodo and TELUS

Nokia Canada today announced that the Nokia Lumia 520 will be available to Canadians across three carriers, including Rogers, Koodo and TELUS. This innovative and affordable smartphone offers free navigation and exclusive digital lenses, features normally found in high-end smartphones in a 4-inch device. The Nokia Lumia 520 is available today at Rogers (please visit rogers.com for full pricing details). The device is also available at Koodo on May 9^th in black for $150 or $0 on the tab. On May 17^th, it will be available at TELUS in black for $149 with a TELUS pre-paid plan.

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