Nokia launches 5 new smartphones at MWC, including forked Android device line

Exciting news for Nokia fans in emerging markets, the company has revealed five new models highlighted by three Android powered smartphones released under its Nokia X line. Likely developed before Microsoft acquired Nokia, the models are The Nokia X is the entry-level model in the family, will cost €89, and is available immediately. The Nokia X+ offers more memory and storage for those who want to enjoy even more music, photos and video. It’s priced at €99 and will be available in early Q2 2014 and the Nokia XL packs a 5-inch screen, 5MP rear-facing and 2MP front-facing camera, great for Skype video calls. It will be priced at €109 and be available in early Q2 2014.

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Microsoft reveals new Windows Phone hardware partners

Just when we thought Nokia was the only Windows Phone hardware maker left, Microsoft has announced a bevy of hardware partners slated to make new handsets in time for Windows Phone 8.1 this Spring which is really Windows Phone 9 if you consider the massive list of new features and upgrades. Aside from Nokia, HTC and Samsung (the last two which were the last non-Nokia makers to release WP devices), we see Lenovo, Huawei, LG, ZTE, Foxconn, Longcheer and a few other brands I've honestly never heard of. 

Microsoft VP Nick Parker says, "we're open for business on Windows Phone to anyone who wants to build one." Great for consumers who now have some choice to look forward to in the Windows Phone space.

Source: Engadget

[Winner Announced] Contest: Win a Rogers (or Fido) Nokia Lumia 625

The entry-level Nokia Lumia 625 is not a 'new' device in the sense of being sold in Canada, as it was launched on TELUS exclusively five months ago. The news on this device, and what brings it back to top of mind, is that Rogers and Fido officially announced that the aforementioned exclusivity is over and they both plan on selling it in their line-ups. Pricing is set at $0 on a 2-year term with both carriers respectively.

Like it? Of course you do. Think it could be a worthy successor to your on-its-last-breath current device? You bet your lucky eyes. Well, courtesy of Nokia Canada, we have one brand spankin' new Nokia Lumia 625 for Rogers (or Fido) to giveaway to one lucky reader. Curious?

Read on to find out how you can win!

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Nokia's got something to say at MWC 2014

With Mobile World Congress happening in Barcelone in a few weeks away Nokia's one of the first to send out invitations to media. No hint of what they will announce but it should be interesting since Nokia's historically had a strong presence at that particular show.

Source: Nokia