Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 features are all set to change the user's experience

The Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 features were supposed to give a new taste of mobile phone technology to its users. Microsoft has finally decided to roll out the first update for its mobile operating system Windows Phone 8.1. Some of the details of the features were out till now. To start with, it came to our knowledge is that the visuals of the phone is the first thing that one will be noticing in the new version of the OS that will cater the option for folder stacking. In other words one can put several tiles in a single one just by dragging one above the other. This will definitely be a convenient feature as similar tiles can be kept together in a single folder.

Also the Update 1 is supposed to support interactive case accessories. It is similar to the one that wakes up the Android phones like Samsung, HTC when the cases are opened. Microsoft is planning the same for its Lumia Windows phones. Also it came to our knowledge that HTC is working one Dot Case for its upcoming Windows phone.

Other features of Windows Phone 8.1  Update 1 will include a better resolution of 1280 X 800 resolution screens and new 7 inch devices. Also it has been rumoured that there will be a phonebook entry for Cortana which car owners can use to turn on sppech while driving. With new Update 1 Microsoft will surely minimize the completion with the other tech giants like Android and iOS. Although we came to know about the new Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 features, we couldn't say when it will be released at this moment, but some sources revealed that it will be out in some of zones by the first half of August, 2014.

Get Nokia Lumia 635 through AT&T GoPhone prepaid service for $99.99

The wait is over and now one can officially get the new Nokia Lumia 635 through AT&T GoPhone prepaid service by just paying a sum of $99.99. This is the first ever among the Lumia that comes with a pre-installed Windows Phone 8.1 OS out of the box. There have been notable changes in the operating system since the update of the OS and as Nokia Lumia 635 comes with the pre-installed version one can expect it to be free from any bugs that one might encounter in updated versions of the operating system.

Earlier there were words about the offering of the Nokia Lumia 635 through AT&T GoPhone prepaid service and they seem to be very sticky to their promise which is now proved by the inclusion of this new phone to the list. And more over it is a budget smartphone that comes with a considerably descent specifications.

Apart from being the first in the Lumia series that comes with a pre-installed Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, it is also the first Lumia that holds in its heart a powerful quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor. To offer this product to US customers, AT&T have joined T-mobile. You can place the order for they new Nokia Lumia 635 through AT&T GoPhone prepaid service at their official website by paying $99.99 which is a promotional offer till 8^th August, 2014 after which the price is expected to climb up to $139.99 without any annual contracts.

Nokia Windows RT tablet to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in February 2013

Nokia Windows RT tablet is expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress that will be held on the month of February 2012. Earlier there were reports that Nokia is working on their first ever tablet based on Windows. However, there was no solid details about their act. But the scenario is about to change in the Mobile World Congress. As reported by DigiTimes, Microsoft, Qualcomm and Compal Electronics has resumed there work and the development of the Windows 8 based Nokia tablet is on progress.

The rumors about the Nokia Windows RT tablet originally emerged earlier this year. The reports said that the company was opting for dual-core Qualcomm SoC and the initial shipment was reported to be about 200,000 units. It was also reported the cause behind the delay of launching the tablet goes to the unveil of Microsoft Surface tablets which was launched few months ago. But current reports says that Nokia is back to work and the tablet will be available on display on the event of Mobile World Congress.

However, it still remains a rumor until any further press release from the company. But if the reports were true then unveiling the tablet on the eve of Mobile World Congress does makes a lot of sense. At the moment the Nokia Windows RT tablet specifications are not available. We will definitely write about the specification as soon as we get hold of the information. It has also been reported that AT&T planning to stock tablets next year and which might be the expected 'soon to be unveiled' Nokia Windows RT tablet.

Verizon to sell Nokia Windows 8 Phones ?

Mobile carrier Verizon to sell Nokia Windows 8 phone in the coming days is going to be great positive leap in the sector targeting those who want to have Windows Smartphone. Till now Verizon has been pushing out HTC Trophy and those who didn’t like it had to go for other carriers if they wanted a different model of Windows mobile. But not anymore as Verizon is planning to roll out Nokia Windows 8 phone soon. Thus, one will be getting more options from Verizon soon. Nokia Windows 8 phones are expected to be released early in the September next month. And if information were correct, Verizon will be providing Nokia Windows 8 phones to customers soon after release.

The actual news about Verizon to sell Nokia Windows 8 phone was first reported by Bloomberg. At the current moment there is no information about the model of the Nokia Windows 8 phone to be sold by Verizon. Neither there is correct information when it will be available, but it is expected to available soon after the release of the phones. Also this partnership will be a great advantage for Microsoft, as they will be able to roll out their OS and reach more customers. But neither Verizon, Nokia or Microsoft has made any comment on this issue. So, its more or less a rumor till any official word comes out.

Apart from Verizon, carriers like AT&T are also involved in selling Windows phone. But the problem is that it is not enough to cover the whole market of Windows phone demand. With carriers like Verizon coming into the field, the reach of Windows phones to the customers are expected to increase. Updates about Verizon to sell Nokia Windows 8 phone (if the reports delivered by sources is true) like availability and models are expected to declared in the coming days.

Nokia Lumia 610 making its way to market this June

After the Lumia 810 and 710, Nokia has announced to release their latest addition to this group the Nokia Lumia 610. Like the other windows phones this phone will also run in Windows OS but the latest version Mango which happens to be Windows 7.5. The good thing is that Nokia announced it to be a budget phone, so it will be the cheapest Windows phone among the Lumias.

About the release of the phone to the market, they have made an announcement that the new Nokia Lumia 610 will be launched on some event at the UK next month at June. However, earlier in this year at the Mobile World Congress, the developing version of the phone has first made its appearance.

Apart from the Windows 7.5 OS, the phone will sport a 3.7 inch display protected by Gorilla Glass. This is undoubtedly very efficient in guarding the screen from scratches. It will also come with a LED flash assisted 5 mega pixel camera. The camera will feature face detection also. The phone will be equipped with a processor of 800 MHz which is considerably fast. The phone will feature an 8GB storage capacity with 256MB RAM, how every there is no provision for memory expansion due to lack to card slot. A lot of apps will also come pre-installed in this new Nokia Lumia 610 mobile phone. The most appealing ones are the Drive, Maps and Music Player. The map will feature turn-by-turn voice navigation facility.

In conclusion, as a phone it is a decent one if you want to get a Windows mobile in budget. However, it lacks memory card slot and doesn’t offer any special feature, but for a cheap windows phone at an economic price it is feasible. It is to be noted here that along with this Nokia Lumia 610 budget phone; they had also released one new premium phone with a 41 Mega pixel camera the Nokia 808 PureView.