Verizon’s blast from the Windows Phone past now gets a blast of current software. After months and months of Insider previews, the ‘ol Checkmark has finally pressed its arthritic thumb to the publication trigger.Windows 10 Mobile is now on the way for the Lumia Icon (Lumia 929). You will need the ...
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One of the hallmarks of our review process is the comparison video, and one of our favorite comparisons to make is the cross-platform faceoff. That’s especially true when the two competitors are powered by Android and Windows Phone: there are so many disparities to cover, so many philosophical differences to delve into, that it can be a bit daunting – but the payoff, whatever it is, is usually worth it. In today’s comparison, that satisfaction comes in the form of surprise. Because the Icon, like most Nokia Lumia devices, is built largely to support its camera, we expected ...
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When, oh when, will the Nokia Lumia Icon finally launch? A couple weeks back we got what might be the biggest break in the phone’s launch story to date, when a page on Verizon’s test site not only revealed the phone’s listing prematurely, but also confirmed that Icon name, marking a major shift in how we talk about Lumia phones. But as quickly as it was unearthed, that page vanished. We were hoping that a launch might soon follow, with rumors pointing ...
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We’ve been waiting for the launch of the Lumia 929 for quite a while now, and last month something odd starting happening with the phone’s name. First the phone’s seemingly internal codename Icon was leaked – now, we’re well used to such codenames coming out at the beginning of a phone’s history, but usually we leave those behind as we focus on model numbers and launch names – so why was it popping up then, months after the 929 ...
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Just what use would an iris scanner be on a smartphone? When will 2K displays take over the smartphone world (and why should we care)? How exactly does one spell “Magotes,” anyway? If these questions have ever crossed your worried minds -and even if they haven’t- the second-to-last episode of the Pocketnow Weekly’s 2013 season is right up your twisted alley, friend. But even if you’re not interested in such tomfoolery, there’s still plenty here to ping your pong. In this episode we talk headline-grabbing rumors like the Galaxy S 5 and wooden Moto X, yes ...
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Rumors surrounding the launch plans for Nokia’s Lumia 929 have really been getting more interesting lately. They’ve been dragging around for a while now, as one missed guess at a launch date gets replaced by another. But now not only have we been talking about the possibility of Nokia delaying this model until next year, but that it might not even be released with that 929 moniker, and instead could drop numbers altogether in favor of the name Lumia Icon. It sounds like ...
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Nokia’s Lumia 929 sure is taking its sweet old time in actually making it to market. First rumors of a November launch fell through, and despite claims that the hardware might finally launch in December, we’re halfway through the month with nothing to show for it. So, when is the Windows Phone handset finally going to hit stores? Today we hear the latest guess at a launch window, while ...
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Earlier today, while we were busy hanging with some of you fine folks on the latest episode of the Pocketnow Live, a lot was going down elsewhere. Our LG G Flex review was in the final polishing stages; our own Taylor Martin was kicking out some coverage on Motorola’s mold-breaking budget wonder, the Moto G; and friend of the show Marques Brownlee was interviewing Dennis Woodside, CEO of Motorola Mobility. All that activity demands a followup, of course, and what better venue for an end-of-week wrapup ...
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Click this link to join the hangout! . Topic We’ve talked about the LG G Flex a lot, but there’s still a lot more to be said about this curved, and flexible phone. If you somehow missed our real-life torture test, you should definitely catch up and watch it. We know you’ve been waiting for the final, full review of the device, and we’ll give you just that, really soon. Until then, we’re bringing it along to the ...
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It has been entirely too long since we got a fresh look at some Nokia Lumia 929 hardware. The phone’s been taking its sweet time in getting here, and after missing all the projected November launch dates, we’re really hoping it finally shows up sometime this month. We’ve been picking up bits and pieces of new info – like that recent rumor that the phone’s codename ...
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This is going to be a quick one, with an FYI attached. The Verizon Nokia Lumia 929 codename is “Icon”, according to @evleaks. Those interested in getting this phone on Verizon should expect “almost-Lumia-1520-like” specs, minus the huge screen. This means that, according to rumors, the Icon will pack a Snapdragon 800, have a five-inch 1080p OLED display, offer 2GB of RAM, and have a 20-megapixel PureView camera. As per when exactly the Icon will be available is anyone’s guess. We first heard of
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Leaks can go both ways: sometimes they’re spot on, sometimes they miss, like the Verizon Nokia Lumia 929 leak that hinted the phone should become available on November 21. It didn’t happen, but that’s not going to stop leaks from pouring in. We’re now looking at a “mid-to late December” release on Big Red, and the information comes from a leakster that is also claimed responsible for the picture below. This is allegedly the white version of the Verizon Nokia Lumia 929 ...
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A Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, five-inch 1080p screen, 2GB of RAM, and a 20-megapixel PureView camera, is what you should expect, if the rumors are true, to see on the upcoming Verizon Nokia Lumia 929 — specs which are pretty much identical to the Lumia 1520, minus the one-inch-smaller display. We’ve seen a lot of leaks, rumors, and speculation and now we’re hearing some more, this time, regarding a possible release date. November 21 — this Thursday — is what an anonymous ...
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Ever since the Nokia World event last month, we’ve been wondering what would become of those model we had heard rumored so much, and were expecting to see Nokia launch, but ended up being no-shows at the announcement itself. Those included both the Lumia 929 and Lumia 525 “Glee,” and lucky for us we get to check out some new signs of each this morning. The 929 shows up in some nice, clean pics, revealing the hardware from all angles. All the
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Despite the leaked render of the Verizon Nokia Lumia 929 from the beginning of October, the phone was nowhere to be seen at last week’s Nokia World in Abu Dhabi. Still, it is believed to be, at the moment, a variant of some sort for the Lumia 1520 which was unveiled in the United Arab Emirates. The picture above, and the video embedded below, claim to feature the upcoming phone. As a Lumia 1520 variant, it will retain the Full HD resolution screen — though in a slightly smaller form factor — the ...
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