WSJ confirms existence of Nokia Normandy. Device to be revealed at MWC 2014

The rumor mill is still spinning on the codenamed Nokia Normandy device also know as the Nokia X device. This device wouldn't be special at all if it wasn't allegedly running on Android 4.4 KitKat. The phone is supposed to run a stripped down version of KitKat with a UI similar to Windows Phone tile user interface and it would replace the current Nokia Asha range of phones.

It's a little weird that Nokia would do that when they sold its mobile production to Microsoft. Maybe it will be the last device Nokia pushes out while still not under Microsofts rule.

If the rumors are to be trusted the phone should have a 4-inch screen with a 480 x 800 pixel resolution and be power by a dual-core, 1GHz Snapdragon processor eith 512MB of RAM. Pretty good if comared to other low end Android and Asha phones.

The list continues with 4 GB of internal memory, MicroSD card slot, 5-megapixel camera, and a 1500mAh battery. A dual-SIM variant may also be launched available for certain markets.

Many have been waiting for a Android running Nokia but this probably is not the device they had in mind. Even the UI looks nothing like Android at all. With most of the UI looking like the tile interface on Windows Phone. The only thing they could take advantage of are the apps found at the Google Play store.

As seen on the leaked pictures and confirmed by sources very close to Nokia the Normandy device should be available in 6 colors.

This whole situation stil seems a little odd but Wall Street Journal stated that it has confirmed this rumors by a source very close to Nokia and that the Nokia Normandy device is going to be revealed at Mobile World Congress 2014.

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The new Nokia Lumia 820 & 920

Just a few minutes ago in New York, Nokia lifted the curtain on their first Windows Phone 8 devices, the Lumia 820 and Lumia 920. They’re fast, beautiful, and packed with new tech – and I’ve been lucky enough to work and play with them both for the last few days. 

The smaller of the two devices is the 4.3” 820. It’s a very natural evolution of the great design language that Nokia kicked off with the Lumia 800 (rugged but beautiful polycarbonate) and with the Lumia 710 (interchangeable backplates). Inside is an improved 8MP Carl Zeiss camera alongside a dual-core Snapdragon processor and 8GB of storage, and the display uses the same ClearBlack technology as the Lumia 900 and Lumia 800. The interchangeable backplates are what stand out for me with this phone; you can get them in seven colors (white, black, red, yellow, cyan, purple, grey), and there’s an option to add an accessory backplate that adds wireless charging. Just snap it on, drop it on a charging station, and you’re ready to roll. Pretty awesome.

The single most impressive feature on the 920 is the camera. Nokia’s integrated their incredible PureView technology to deliver a wicked fast 8MP camera that, in my experience, takes the best photos of any phone I’ve ever used. It delivers in low light – a backlit sensor and Nokia’s proprietary software mean you get clear, bright photos, without a flash, even in near-darkness – and Nokia’s unique OIS (optical image stabilization) technology basically eliminates vibration, meaning you can take a clean, crisp photo while walking, running, riding a bike, standing on the train, etc. As a dad of three little ones, I spend most of my time shooting on the run, so I’m REALLY excited to field test (playground test?) this feature.

All in all, I’m seriously impressed with the new Lumias, both inside and out. Design-wise, they’re a nice evolution of the iconic design that Nokia introduced in the Lumia 800 and Lumia 900 – solid, ergonomic, and comfortable. And inside, they’ve added technology like PureView and PureMotion HD+ that offer up real, tangible benefits like smoother, faster, more responsive navigation and professional grade photos. Combined with the power of Windows Phone 8, they’re really something special.

Source: the Windows Phone blog

Leaked Nokia Phi?

There was a leak on twitter today. @camb078 published pictures of the suposed Windows Phone 8 nokia device Phi. If we could belive this pictures (and this is less likely) the Nokia Phi will be coming in more colors then classic cyan, white and hot pink. We could see a yellow, flourescent green and orange. The Nokia Phi is supposed to have a 4.65 inch screen size. So we don't know if to thrust this photos but Mynokiablog says that @camb078 is a valid source. 

As we wrote in a previous article Nokia will be holding an event in New York on 5th September where we suppose they are going to introduce new Windows Phone 8 devices.

Leaked Nokia Windows Phone 8 device

An event was scheduled by Nokia and Microsoft on 5th September and we can only guess whats that going to be about. Of course, Nokia is going to launch it's new Windows phone 8 devices. As this event draws near there are more and more rumours and leaks.

One of the latest leaks was a front panel of a Windows Phone 8 device ( see the buttons and the Windows Phone 8 logo) with a Nokia logo on top and also a hole for a front-facing camera. Sources say that this device is codenamed Phi and it is going to belong to the mid-range market and is going to replace the Lumia 800. The phone has a 4 inch screen and also which is not visible in the picture it's going to have a curved front just like the Lumia 800. The thing that remains a mistery is the space below the capacitive buttons.

The launch of Windows 8 devices by Nokia is scheduled on September 5th but it is expected that they won't hitt the market until november.