Nokia stories - Page 8
No quick fix following Microsoft / Nokia mix
Wed, 4th Sep 2013
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The Nokia acquisition is a logical step forward for Microsoft but will not change the company’s position in mobile overnight.
Microsoft's shock acquisition of Nokia announced
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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Microsoft to buy Nokia's Devices and Services for €5.44bn, aiming to boost its mobile presence, with the deal set for Q1 2014 completion.
Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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In an audacious effort to unite the world online, Facebook founder launches internet.org, designed to expand global internet access.
Samsung leads the pack as smartphone sales keep rising
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.
Samsung beats Apple in 'Internet War'
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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Samsung claims the global internet usage crown, overtaking Apple for the first time, reveals StatCounter report.
Huawei slams 'weak' Windows Phone
Thu, 20th Jun 2013
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As Chinese company considers buying Nokia, smartphone manufacturer dismisses Microsoft's Windows Phone platform as 'weak.'.
Asia/Pacific leads mobile phone sales
Fri, 17th May 2013
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Asia/Pacific outshines as the sole region with mobile phone sales growth, marking a 6.4% increase amidst global declines.
Smartphone sales grow, everything else, not so
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Smartphone sales soar to 207.7 million units in Q4 2012, overshadowing feature phones' sharp decline, predicts Gartner.
Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Apple and Samsung assert their mobile market dominance in 2012, seizing 103% of profits while rivals falter, according to Canaccord Genuity.
Samsung succeeds as Apple's acceleration slows
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Samsung outpaces Apple with a 42% growth and 63 million smartphones shipped in Q4, challenging Apple to innovate further amidst stiff competition.
Nokia Lumia 920 on Kiwi shelves by Friday
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Nokia Lumia 920, with cutting-edge PureView camera tech, debuts in NZ this Friday, exclusively on Telecom, for NZD$999.
Telecom launches Windows Phone 8
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Telecom New Zealand launches Windows Phone 8 with Nokia, Samsung, and HTC, showcasing the system's integration across devices.
The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.
Q3 smartphone shipments exceeds 157m
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Q3 smartphone shipments surpassed 157 million, with Samsung shipping a record 56.3 million units, nearly double Apple's 26.9 million.
Alcatel alerts industry to India layoffs
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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French telecom equipment maker will reduce it's Indian workforce by 1,000 people as the global economy takes its toll.
Mayer bins BlackBerry for iPhone 5
Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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New Yahoo CEO ditches company issued handsets in favour of a list of approved high-quality smartphones for employees.
Nokia sorry for fake smartphone ad
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Nokia issues apology for misleading ad, confessing Lumia 920's showcased image quality was filmed by a cameraman, not the smartphone itself.
Nokia and Microsoft beat Apple to product launch
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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After days of rumours in the press, Nokia and Microsoft appear set to launch the Windows 8 Phone before Apple makes their long-awaited product announcement.
New Nokia Lumia and LG Optimus announced
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Nokia debuts the Lumia 610 in New Zealand for NZD $449 through Vodafone, while LG launches the stylish Optimus L3 for NZD $229 via Telecom.
Kiwi developer global leader in Windows Apps
Fri, 29th Jun 2012
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Marker Studio launches Marker Metro, the world's first dedicated 100% Windows app agency, to capitalise on the release of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.