Almost anyone who’s ever tried Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system — including myself — will tell you that it’s a pretty terrific smartphone platform, except for one major weakness: The Windows Phone Marketplace. Although it’s home to a number of great apps, there aren’t nearly enough of them, and those who are used to Android

Nokia and Microsoft are partnering with Pizza Hut Australia to give food lovers and Windows Phone fans alike a chance to win one of five Nokia Lumia 800 smartphones, or a $100 Pizza Hut voucher. To enter for your chance to win, simply head on over to Pizza Hut Australia’s Facebook page and fill out

Although the Lumia 800 launched with its fair share of technical troubles, you have to give credit to Nokia for working quickly to fix them. The Windows Phone-powered device has been available for just five months now, and today it gets its fourth major update. This release — version 12072 — addresses a pesky volume

Windows Phone 8 is at least a few months out, but the new operating system is reportedly being tested on Nokia Lumia 800 devices already. The update is being tested by a Microsoft employee based in the U.S., according to a poster on the China-based WPXAP.com forums. Here’s where it gets juicy, though: the Microsoft employee is

Nokia Lumia users are reporting that certain Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 devices have entered the market with stock Qualcomm bootloaders that provide full access to the handset’s onboard memory. That means the device can easily be unlocked by flashing an unlocked ROM, and it gives you the opportunity to install unsigned apps, and possibly

Having only just solved its Lumia 800 battery issues, Nokia has now turned its attention to the Lumia 900′s data problems, which have been plaguing early adopters in the U.S. since the device made its debut last week. The Finnish firm’s “hero” device reportedly struggles to maintain a connection to HSPA and LTE networks, meaning users cannot

Nokia has been known to leak upcoming devices accidentally, and today the Finnish firm is at it again. In a new video prematurely uploaded to its official YouTube channel, the company reveals the Lumia 610 NFC, its first Windows Phone handset to feature NFC technology. Microsoft has previously hinted that NFC would come to future

Following the release of another battery fix for its Lumia 800 yesterday, Nokia has launched a new software update tracker that allows users to find out when updates are available to download for their Lumia smartphones. The page breaks down the availability of each update by country, carrier, and product code, allowing users to find

We first reported on Nokia’s latest battery fix for the Lumia 800 back in early March, when the update first hit users in Singapore. More than three weeks later, it finally begins its rollout across the globe, and should be available to all Lumia 800 users by April 18. The version 1600.2487.8107.12070 update is said to

Nokia has added another two handsets to its Lumia smartphone lineup this morning. The Lumia 800C and the Lumia 610C are the Finnish firm’s first Windows Phone handsets to offer CDMA connectivity, and they’ll be making their debut in China on China Telecom from next month. As their names suggest, both devices are CDMA variants

Sometimes taking a single photograph isn’t enough to really capture the beauty of a landscape – or your cat. So Nokia is introducing a solution. The company on Tuesday announced a free camera app, dubbed Creative Studio, for its Lumia 800 and 710 smartphones. Creative Studio, which works separately from the camera app, allows users

Looking to get your hands on an unlocked Lumia 800 with a set of headphones, a bluetooth headset and a speaker? You no longer have to search for a Microsoft store, as Nokia announced on Wednesday that the bundle is now available from Amazon and AmazonWireless.com. The $899 — yes, a bit pricey — bundle specifically

Nokia has released yet another firmware update for its Windows Phone-powered Lumia 800 to address problems with the device’s battery life and a number of other bugs. And it’s well worth installing. According to a report from WPCentral, version 1600.2487.8107.12070 “nearly tripled” the battery life on their Lumia 800. While the Lumia 800 has received plenty of critical

Nokia only recently entered the Windows Phone market with the introduction of the Lumia 710 and the Lumia 800, but it’s already the top seller of Windows Phone devices worldwide. That’s impressive, considering the phone maker was beat to the market by other manufacturers such as LG, Samsung and HTC, which all released phones running

The Nokia Lumia 800 is apparently incredibly tough. So tough that it can withstand wind speeds of up to 3,603mph – that’s MACH 5, or an insane hypersonic classification. The only lunatics who purposely hit those unholy speeds are Goose and Maverick from Top Gun. But since NokNok TV doesn’t have access to a jet

It’s been a few months since we last got our hands on the Nokia Lumia 800, but it’s still one of our favorite devices. Unfortunately, the handset was only made available to overseas markets, leaving TechnoBuffalo and the rest of America a bit envious. Until now. If you’ve had your eye on the Windows Phone

It looks like the Lumia 800 is headed to the U.S. after all. According to The Verge, the handset will be available SIM-free in Microsoft stores in the United States starting on February 14. The 800 will come priced at $899 and will be sold bundled together with a number of accessories including he Nokia

Following the unveiling of its white Lumia 800 yesterday, Nokia has posted pictures to its Facebook page revealing a white Lumia 900. It was initially believed to have been an accidental leak from the Finnish company, but that was until one Microsoft Store began offering pre-orders for the device. Theories that the Lumia 900 image was

If a sexy smartphone dressed all in white gets you excited, then February has some treats in store for you. In addition to the white Nokia Lumia 800, which is set to make its debut in Europe by the end of this month, we’re also set to see a white Samsung Galaxy Nexus in the U.K.

If you thought Nokia’s Lumia 800 couldn’t possibly get any prettier, then check this beauty out! The Finnish company has announced a new white version of its popular handset that will arrive in Europe by the end of February. The Windows Phone-powered device will join its black, cyan, and magenta siblings — which first arrived back in

TVCatchup is a website that every smartphone and tablet user should have at the top of their bookmarks. I’m sure many of you have already discovered the service, but if you haven’t, it allows you to watch live television on mobile devices, or through a web browser on your computer. It offers a great selection

Nokia revealed earlier today that its partner in Lumia crime, Microsoft, gave the Finnish company an enormous $250 million sum in “platform support.” Sheesh. With such a large financial backing, the two companies are betting big on its line of Windows Phone devices. Well, the venture finally looks to be paying off. Since introducing its

Windows Phone fans in the U.K. who have been lusting after the Nokia Lumia 900 since its unveiling at CES early this month will be pleased to know that the device will be making its way to Britain this year. But you’ve got plenty of time to start saving. According to one retailer, it won’t

While they are two completely different handsets, with contrasting designs and rival operating systems, the Nokia Lumia 800 and the iPhone 4S have a few things in common: They are both popular handsets, they are both flagship smartphones for their respective platforms, and they both have dreadful battery life. But at least Nokia’s doing something

The Nokia Lumia 800 has been a huge success for the Finnish company since it debuted in Europe back in November. Not only has it been incredibly popular with Windows Phone users, but it has also enjoyed a wealth of glowing reviews labeling it one of the best Windows Phone devices currently available. But unfortunately