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Nokia owns 90% of the Windows Phone market #nokia #lumia #windowsphone #WP8

Data source

This report is based on data collected from 1,411 Windows Phone apps running AdDuplex SDK v.2. The raw data analyzed was collected over the day of October 11th, 2013 (UTC time) unless otherwise stated. We have made every attempt to consolidate different reported phone model names under their canonical retail model names, but it is possible that some of the rare model name variations were not accounted for.

Worldwide stats

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It’s no surprise that Lumia 520 is continuing its rise as the top Windows Phone device out there (+1.9%). The newer flagships are still nowhere to be seen in the top 10 though. Only if we exclude the WP7 models we see the Lumia 925 at no.10.

 

Lumia 1020 is number 21 overall and 14th for WP8 – some growth from the last month, but definitely not taking the charts by storm. Now that it is reasonably widely available it will be interesting to check back on the progress next month.

Nokia is now 0.8% shy of claiming the mind blowing 90% share of the Windows Phone 8 device scene.

And Windows Phone 8 has finally crossed the 70% mark globally.

A few months ago we have covered an interesting metric of daily average active users per app. Here’s an update for that chart.

The average app (calculated by discarding the top 5 apps and apps with 2 or fewer users) now gets 2x more users than a year ago. A solid growth delivered by the platform to the developers.

United States

US now has a new leader and if you combine it with its 520 sibling you can see that almost quarter of the Windows Phones in US is now represented by the lower end 52x line. There’s also a new leading operator for Windows Phone 8.

AT&T has reclaimed the crown from Verizon, and MetroPCS and T-Mobile continue to steal the market share from the 2 leaders.

Windows Phone 8 is now on almost 83% of devices in the US, so if you are targeting US market, I guess, you can start developing for WP8-only.

Canada

I don’t think we’ve covered Canada ever before, so it’s time to fix that. Lumia 520 and 920 almost share the top spot and it’s pretty clear that the smaller sibling will claim the crown next month. What is interesting to see is that Samsung ATIV S is at number 3 with a solid 14%. Not a picture we are used to seeing.

France

France was dominated by HTC 8S for a long time, but looking at the current numbers it’s hard o believe that this was ever a case. Lumia 520 now has an almost 3x share of the 8S.

Ireland

Another country we have never covered is Ireland and Lumia 520 reigns supreme over there. Nothing really stands out in this chart.

Turkey

There are no surprises in Turkey either. The market share is split by the Lumias in the ascending price order (with an exception of the 720).

Israel

As you read this I am most likely in Israel and therefore we cover the Israeli landscape. Again, an odd sighting of the ATIV S at number 3 with Lumia 820 and 920 commanding a whopping 65% combined.

India

Another country we made a habit of covering every month is India. It never failed to provide interesting developments. But nothing interesting has happened over there this month. Well, unless you find the fact that Lumia 625 didn’t take the market by storm interesting.

Brazil

And we are wrapping up this report with Brazil. It’s nice to see that Lumia 520 seems to be taking of there, but it still have ways to go before it passes the current leader – the venerable 710

 

Source – AdDuplex

Is it articles by media like this that stagger windows phone growth? #windowsphone #ireland

Today in a local online (well known) paper we seen this story from a well known irish tech journalist.

Hats off i respect the guy  he does give great info and thorough information on most things people want to know,but seems to dislike windows phone and certain manufacturers.

We all have our favourite OS,Personally i use windows phone and android just to keep this balanced.The reason been i used an android is to use the applications that are not available locally,all the mainstream apps are available on WP but the uptake from the big irish companies is pathetic,they dive into android and ios,not understanding that WP IS GROWING. So in short localised adoption to WP is horrific in ireland. Also mobile optimised sites lack although the facilities and services are there to enhance browsing which companies fail to use to give a more fluid experience for your tab or mobile phone.

I could pull up tweets and conversations/reviews  from the past regarding the 808/920/925 and the 1020 but this issue is now in the past and so it should remain.

Todays article which was articulate was about the top 300 apps available today for our phones and tabs.

Here is the article-

http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/the-top-300-apps-your-guide-to-the-best-for-smartphones-and-tablets-29665496.html

This went on twitter with a reaction that i expected.The top 300 apps NOT ONE WINDOWS PHONE APP mentioned.Nor was there a blackberry app,although not as popular its still used.

The journalist in fairness replied and said my comments were fair,which they where.

BUT- Also said was that another separate article would be written covering windows phone,i dont buy this not for one minute!

Now in fairness to the guy this would of been a fairly time consuming effort plus the advertising that went out for this was another thing that let the community down.

Why? You dont do a top 300 application article in 2013 and just stick to android and ios,you cover ALL platforms,Especially in an article containing 300 applications.

As it is today the platforms are Android,iOS,Windows,blackberry these would be the top used platforms today.

What do you think? Let us know.

 

 

 

 

The Nokia Lumia 625 now only €199 * On @VodafoneIreland #nokia #ireland

Vodafone are now doing a deal on the nokia lumia 625 which prices it at 199 euros,initially it was 229 euros on release a few weeks ago,so take a look at this deal and think about this bargain.

As below you will see the launch price.

 

 

If you follow the link

You will see the nothing out of the ordinary terms and conditions to get this great deal.

Special Offer from Nokia Ireland- FREE NOKIA LUMIA 625 COVER #limited #nokia #ireland

Nokia ireland are giving a special offer to those who buy the nokia lumia 625

Is a free cover which is  great and there is some nice colours to pick from.

What you need to do is

BUY THE PHONE!

Buy a new Nokia Lumia 625 online or from any high street retailer between 1st October 2013 and 31st December 2013. TIP: Bookmark this page   .http://www.nokia.com/ie-en/lumia625-offer … so you can return and register easily

REGISTER THE OFFER!

Come back to this page 14 days after purchase. Sign up for a Nokia account – or sign in with your existing Nokia account to register for the offer. Register between 15th October and 31st December 2013.

What are you waiting for?

Source- Nokiaireland

GDR3 for Windows Phone is announced,all looks good! #Nokia #WindowsPhone.

A bigger Start screen for more Live Tiles. A new, customizable Driving Mode. Better accessibility options.

These are just some of the new features and innovations that we’re getting ready to deliver to you in Windows Phone 8 Update 3, which will roll out to existing phones over the next several months. As manager of the engineering team responsible for delivering updates to your Windows Phone, today I wanted to tell you a bit more about what’s included in our third official update of the year—plus describe a new preview program we’re launching to help developers keep their apps running smoothly on our latest software.

It’s been a busy but exciting year for my team—and Windows Phone overall. If you follow the news, you might have seenthat our market share in Europe has grown to nearly 10 percent. We’re seeing things really start to accelerate. We believe this is because we continue to advance the platform at a rapid pace. Our hardware partners, meanwhile, have been taking advantage of this innovation by releasing amazing new Windows Phone devices throughout the year.

The story behind No. 3

When we sat down to plan our latest official update to Windows Phone 8, we had three main engineering goals in mind:

  1. Enable incredible new Windows Phone devices.
  2. Enhance the platform with new capabilities for current users and partners.
  3. Improve overall quality.

Support for bigger, higher-resolution screens

So the new update paves the way for future Windows Phone devices with 5- and 6-inch touch screens. The larger, 1080p HD displays on these devices will make Windows Phone even more personal—for example by sporting jumbo-sized Start screens with room for six Live Tiles across instead of four.

A bigger Start screen means the ability to pin even more of the people, info, and apps that matter to you. Built-in apps and Hubs like email, Photos, People, and Music and Videos will also be carefully scaled to take full advantage of the additional real estate on 6-inch screens.

More powerful hardware

In addition to larger screens, Update 3 will also bring support for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor. The added horsepower that this chip delivers should make our already-fluid operating system perform even better.

Driving Mode

A new feature called Driving Mode helps you get from point A to point B with fewer distractions. Working with a connected Bluetooth device, Driving Mode is designed to limit notifications on the lock screen—including texts, calls, and quick status alerts—until you’re safely parked.

You can even configure Driving Mode to send automatic replies to people who call or text when you’re behind the wheel, to let them know you’ll get back to them.

New accessibility features

Another highlight of the new update is Mobile Accessibility for Windows Phone 8, which isn’t a single feature but a suite of apps designed to make Windows Phone easier to see, hear, and use. The apps, which include a screen reader, make it easier for blind and visually impaired users to manage calls and contacts, send texts and emails, browse the web, make Skype and Lync calls, and hear notifications like alarms, calendar events, and low-battery warnings.

Improved Internet Sharing

Many of you are familiar with the Internet Sharing feature, which turns Windows Phone 8 into a mobile hotspot by sharing your cellular data connection over Wi-Fi.

In Update 3, we’ve made it easier to use your phone as a data-savvy hotspot for Windows 8.1 devices. Just pair your phone and Windows 8.1 PC or tablet over Bluetooth, tap your network name, and you’ll be connected and ready to go. No need to enter a password or dig out your phone and turn on Internet Sharing—it’s done for you.

But, wait, there’s more

That’s not all we’ve packed into Windows Phone 8 Update 3. Besides hundreds of under-the-hood performance tweaks and enhancements, we’ve also added a bunch of small but handy new features, including several that you’ve been asking for. They include:

  • More useful ringtones: With Update 3, you can use custom ringtones for more things—including instant messages, emails, voicemails, and reminders. You can also assign custom ringtones to contacts for text messages, so you’ll know who’s texting you without even looking.
  • No more twist and shout: Does your screen keep spinning when you’re trying to read emails in bed? Use the new rotation lock option to keep it fixed in place.
  • Better storage management: New storage settings make it easier to free up space on your phone and manage temporary files. A new category view shows what’s taking up space at a glance.
  • Easily close apps: Now you can use the App switcher to quickly close apps when you’re finished with them.
  • Wi-Fi access out of the box: You can now connect to Wi-Fi during phone set up, so you can start conserving cellular data right out of the box.
  • Better Bluetooth: The team made a bunch of improvements to improve connection quality for Bluetooth accessories.

As you can see, there’s some fun and handy stuff in Windows Phone 8 Update 3. If you have suggestions for future updates, submit them to our Windows Phone Suggestion Box site. We always appreciate the feedback and take it into account as we prioritize new work.

So when will all this be coming to your phone? As I mentioned earlier, the rollout initially kicks off in the coming weeks and will continue over several months. Specific timing depends on a number of factors including your carrier and phone model.

 

Source-  http://blogs.windows.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2013/10/14/announcing-our-third-windows-phone-8-update-plus-a-new-developer-preview-program.aspx

Nokia Glance Background for Nokia Lumia.A must have. #nokia #ireland

It is available with the Amber update on Lumia 620, 720, 820, 920, 925 and 1020. There you’ll find a few pre-defined backgrounds, but you can add more from your gallery.

 

 

Nokia forum superstar Stephen Oiller from the Uk aka ‏@psychomania666 created one special one for me and its amazing,thanks once again for that steve.

 

Glance Background

 

Customize the Glance screen on your Lumia with a personalized background image.  Choose from several preloaded images or create your own.

 

Key features

 

  • Select up to four images to rotate as your Glance background
  • Choose from several high-quality preloaded images
  • Create new backgrounds from your own pictures
  • Optimize your images with a simple editor (preset effects, colorize, zoom)
  • Save modified images for later use

 

Known limitations and issues >>

 

Your feedback needed

 

Please try out Glance Background, especially with your own images, and let us know what you think.  In particular, share you thoughts on the editor and the effects available to optimize your images.

 

We’ve put together a few tips and tricks to help get you started.

 

Source

http://betalabs.nokia.com/

 

 

 

Adrian Weckler of the irish independent on the Nokia Lumia 1020 #Nokia #Ireland

The tech editor of the irish indo has another say on the 1020,although at this stage his thoughts and impressions on nokia and windows are well known here is what adrian says this time,he crowns the SONY Z1 as the best!

 

Nokia Lumia 1020 Megapixel king is slightly underpowered Sony Xperia Z1 All-round top pick with the odd glitch  Samsung Galaxy S4 Solid camera – but it lacks the firepower of its rivals Apple iPhone 5S Small screen but bigger pixels and slow-mo video

With screens power and gimmickry all but maxxed out, there is one feature that distinguishes the very poshest smartphones – their onboard cameras.

But are megapixels really the measure of quality? And how do the top models compare?

nokia lumia 1020

If megapixels are a metric by which to measure the prowess of cameraphones, Nokia’s 41-megapixel Lumia would appear to have the game wrapped up.

However it’s not quite so straightforward.

Megapixels achieve one main goal: detail. Thus, photographs taken on the 4.5-inch Lumia 1020 (in Procam mode only) reveal an extraordinary degree of detail when the photo is blown up. By this measure, and by the generous 32GB of onboard storage, the 1020 blows the competition away.

But there is more to a (non-blown-up) photo than simply detail and, here, I found that the 1020 performed more closely in line with its rivals.

The mega-megapixel shots typically measure over 10 megabytes per photo, meaning that only lower-resolution backup shots are really suitable for sharing online.

The camera is also a little slow, being slight-underpowered by its dual-core chip. Still, having an external camera button is good, even if it defaults to the lower-resolution format.

 

Rating: HHHH

 

Source

http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/sony-xperia-z1-gets-gong-for-best-cameraphone-29655309.html

Ronan Price of the irish indo- Uneasy marriage of camera and phone in Nokia Lumia 1020 #nokia #ireland

The irish indo journalist has his take on the lumia 1020 and here is how it goes.

 

The argument is over. The phone has won. And only the photographic enthusiasts care.

Phones aspire to the quality and versatility of a mid-range digital camera, but are hampered by size considerations related to the lens. Nokia hasn’t let that get in the way with the Lumia 1020, an interesting hybrid distinguished by its photographic prowess but also the jutting lump on the rear.

Fundamentally the same as other Lumias based on Windows Phone 8 (robust construction, solid performance, short on apps), the 1020 exists because Nokia wanted to stuff a 41-megapixel sensor, powerful Xenon flash and optical stabilisation into a phone.

This they achieved by having the lens bulge from the back, somewhat messing up the phone’s smooth lines.

Aesthetic considerations aside, the results can be remarkable, with the 1020 capable of great photos in a range of conditions. Keen snappers will enjoy the unprecedented range of manual controls (including ISO and shutter speed) but will be less enamoured of its slow shot-to-shot speed and white-balance issues.

The lack of a true zoom chafes – but the 41MP resolution helps when cropping in on details.

In the end, the 1020 stands as a decent phone wedded to an impressive camera, but com-promises such as chunkiness and so-so battery life will limit its appeal.

 

Source

http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/digital-uneasy-marriage-of-camera-and-phone-in-nokia-lumia-1020-29651683.html