Forum chews on Microsoft shelving Lumia 850 for Lumia 650 XL

Like that football game that just happened, this news may not end up being a total upset to Windows 10 Mobile fans.After whiffs of a more-than-decent mid-range Lumia 850 — perhaps as Microsoft’s last of the last Lumia phones — have settled, it seems that a change in the narrative was called for. Sidlers at Baidu’s Nokibar subforum have been up in arms over what is claimed to be a phone ...

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Microsoft Lumia 650 inches closer to announcement with evleaked render

Did we really need yet another unofficial Microsoft Lumia 650 press render in anticipation of the low-end phone’s imminent introduction? Probably not, seeing as how the 5-inch Windows 10 Mobile handheld has had its design exposed multiple times of late.But getting evleaked is nowadays an obligatory transitional stage from pre-production to store shelves, and Evan Blass ...

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Microsoft Lumia 850 possibly pictured yet again, handsomest Lumia ever canceled?

For a phone that was allegedly nipped in the bud as a direct consequence of very poor recent sales results, the Microsoft Lumia 850 is sure making a lot of noise in the rumor mill, with half a dozen covert photoshoots keeping release hopes alive.It’s clearly possible we’re dealing with a prototype device never slated to materialize and ...

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Registration for Microsoft Build 2016 developer conference kicks off January 19

With the Consumer Electronics Show already behind us, and the Mobile World Congress drawing near, it might start feeling like the most exciting part of the year for gadget enthusiasts will be over before you get a chance to take a breath.But fret not, as there’s plenty left in the tank for the industry’s heavyweights to make the headlines in March and beyond. Just a little over a month after MWC 2016 wraps up, Microsoft shall have its traditional Build ...

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Microsoft Lumia 750 or 850 certified in China ahead of possible MWC debut

What’s on the horizon for Microsoft as far as new smartphones go after the Lumia 950 and 950 XL seemingly defied the odds and couldn’t keep up with demand? Well, high-end Lumia 9-series sequels might be scrapped in favor of a business-friendly miniature Surface, whereas the Lumia 650 and

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Microsoft ‘Honjo’ (Lumia 850?) rendered yet again, but launch remains unlikely

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding Microsoft’s mobile hardware plans for 2016, which may or may not include a mythical Surface Phone, more mainstream Lumia 950 and 950 XL sequels, as well as a mid-range 750 or 850 previously thought to have been canceled.This Lumia 850 is known on the inside under the codename Honjo, and following @OnLeaked renders, plus a duo of blurry live photos ...

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Alleged Microsoft Lumia 850 pictured again, this time in the flesh

Things are heating up again on the mid-range Lumia rumor front, despite Microsoft officials once suggesting they’ll stay focused on the entry-level and high-end “prosumer” market segments for the foreseeable future.It’s still possible a Microsoft Lumia 850 will break cover soon and slot right underneath the 950 and 950 XL on the Windows 10 Mobile food chain, with such respectable but short of mind-blowing features like a 5.7-inch ...

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New Microsoft Lumia coming to Indonesia, but what is it?

Indonesia is an Android user’s market. It’s not unlike most other parts in the world. But while Microsoft is struggling to keep Windows 10 Mobile market share, the country is still a hotspot of activity for other companies. It seems that Redmond doesn’t want to ignore it. Of concern to us is whether Microsoft wants to deliver its hotness in either a variant of an existing Lumia device or a new one.

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Microsoft rumor roundup: Lumia 950, 950 XL, 550, Surface Pro 4, Band 2, and more?

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with Apple, Samsung, LG and Google’s big mobile guns already locked and loaded, we only have Microsoft, HTC and perhaps BlackBerry ...

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Microsoft reportedly prepping affordable flagship phone for spring; can you say Lumia 850?

The ultra-high-end Lumia 950 and 950 XL are definitely coming out during Microsoft’s New York party tomorrow, while the entry-level Lumia 550 is around 95 percent guaranteed to also make an official appearance in a matter of ...

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Microsoft Lumia 750 possibly groomed for October 6 announcement too

They say there are no certainties in life, but just as we’re positive the sun will rise tomorrow morning and Donald Trump’s hair will continue to look ridiculous, Microsoft is guaranteed to finally uncover the world’s first Windows 10 Mobile flagships come October 6.The thoroughly ...

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Windows 10 Mobile OTA date leaked, along with Lumia 550, 750 and 850 specs

Even with the rumored Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL as the flagship devices that Satya Nadella would be proud to show off, we know that Microsoft has a tremendous focus on the mid and low-tier sectors. Most of the company’s product launches lately have been all about that, and it seems Redmond is out for more.First of all let’s get the hot news out of the way, and it’s that sources claim that Microsoft is targeting to be done with ...

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