Smoked by Windows Phone Results in Singapore

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Mar 212012
 

On 9 & 10 March, Microsoft took to the streets in Singapore (including at the IT Show) and challenged smartphone users on a series of tasks to see whether their devices were faster than the Windows Phone.

If they won, they got $100. If they lost, they had to tell the world that they got #smokedbywindowsphone.

After 2 days, the results are – 38 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses. The 3 losses were to iPhones, if I’m not wrong.

Does speed of usage really matter to you? If so, maybe a Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone 7.5 might be for you.

Mobile World Congress 2012 Press Conference Listing with timings

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Feb 262012
 

Huawei Mobile World Congress 2012 Press Conference - 26th February 2012 at 9:30am EST, 3:30pm CET (local time), 10:30pm SGT (Singapore)
What to expect: Huawei Ascent D quad
Links: Engadget

Sony Mobile World Congress 2012 Press Conference – 26th February 2012 at 1:00pm EST, 7:00pm CET (local time), 27th February 2012 2:00am SGT (Singapore)
What to expect: Sony Xperia U (Kumquat), Pepper
Links: Engadget, BGR, The Verge, Sony Live Streaming
Note: There seems to be a timing discrepancy. Some says 6pm CET, whereas the Sony blog says 7pm CET.

HTC Mobile World Congress 2012 Press Conference - 26th February 2012 at 2:30pm EST, 8:30pm CET (local time), 27th February 2012 3:30am SGT (Singapore)
What to expect: HTC One X, HTC One S, HTC One V, Android tablet
Links: Engadget, BGR, The Verge

Nokia Mobile World Congress 2012 Press Conference – 27th February 2012 at 2:30am EST, 8:30am CET (local time), 3:30pm SGT (Singapore)
What to expect: Nokia Lumia 610
Links: Nokia Live Streaming, BGR, The Verge

Asus Mobile World Congress 2012 Press Conference – 27th February 2012 at 5:00am EST, 11:00am CET (local time), 6:00pm SGT (Singapore)
What to expect: ASUS Padfone and Transformer tablet
Links:

 

Windows Phone 7 User Experience Talks at the Windows Phone Designer Event (Video)

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Feb 262012
 

Windows Phone Design Mistakes and How to Avoid them

David Crawford, User Experience Consultant at Microsoft, discusses the most common design hurdles facing Windows Phone developers, and provides tips and tricks to avoid common pitfalls. Crawford also discusses best practices for branding applications.

The Windows Phone Experience in Review

Bryan Agnetta, Senior User Experience (UX) PM Lead at Microsoft, gives a step-by-step review of the Windows Phone experience. Agnetta answers developers’ questions regarding developing for the Metro UI and Windows Phone devices.

Developing Applications Using Microsoft’s Metro for Windows Phone

Bryan Agnetta, Senior User Experience PM Lead at Microsoft, offers insight into developing applications using the Metro design language. Agnetta gives an overview of creating applications with Metro and discusses Microsoft’s efforts to integrate its various brands into this one innovative platform.

Nokia Belle Update is now Available in Singapore for Nokia C6-01, C7, E6, E7, N8 and X7

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Feb 132012
 

Nokia Belle update is now available in Singapore  from 8 February for Nokia C6-01, C7, E6, E7, N8 and X7, and users can update their devices for free via PC on Nokia Suite. Check out the video above for the first look on Nokia Belle on tech65.

Users can also visit http://www.nokia.com/sg-en/belleupdate to get more information about the software update, and instructions on how to download it.

Features:

  • New user interface that hosts up to six customizable home screens
  • Live widgets that come in 5 different sizes
  • Smoother and faster transitions from one home screen to another
  • Simpler menus, improved applications and faster access to notifications
  • Manage connectivity from any of the home screens or applications
  • New pull down feature on the status bar and customizable wallpapers
  • Improved Web Browser
  • New Nokia Maps
  • New Microsoft Applications

[Contest] Nokia Amazing Everyday Moments – Win a Nokia Purity Headset by Monster

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Dec 012011
 

This is my first day of my Christmas contest cum giveaway. For the first day of Christmas, I have 2 sets of Nokia Purity Headsets by Monster to give away. This contest ends on 11th December 2011, so submit before then!

All you need to do is the following:

  • Submit a photo/video of an ‘Amazing Everyday’ moment by posting a comment.
  • This photo/video has to convey the concept of:
    ‘Amazing Everyday’ is the millions of little adventures that await you out there and it comes to life in the Nokia Lumia series. The new Nokia Lumia 800 is the perfect device to find these moments, get into them, capture them and make them yours, to live adventure everywhere.

That’s it! I will pick 2 best entries within 1 week after 11th December 2011. You’ll be notified and will receive the Nokia Purity Headsets by Monster a week later.

Caveats and ideas:

  • You can’t choose the color of the headset. It comes in 4 colors - black, cyan, fuchsia and white.
  • The contest ends on 11th December 2011 2359.
  • This contest is ONLY available in Singapore. You must reside in Singapore.
  • You can go to Orchard on 3th and 4th December 2011 for the Nokia Lumia Amazing Weekend with fun fashion and music activities with Xiaxue and KoFlow for some photo shoot opportunities!
  • You can go to the Nokia Lumia launch party on 7th December 2011 at Clarke Quay Read Bridge, to find opportunities to capture more amazing everyday moments!
  • Enter your amazing everyday photo/video on the Nokia Singapore Facebook page and stand a chance to win a Nokia Lumia 800. This contest is from 1 to 31 December 2011.
What are you waiting for?!? Submit your photos now!
Update: Contest closed – Winners will be notified soon.

Thoughts on Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 – Available in Singapore before the end of the year

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Nov 152011
 

The Nokia Lumia 800 is one of the first two Windows Phone 7.5 devices from Nokia. It will be available in Singapore *estimated* around December 10th 2011, at an *estimated* price of SGD$799. Do note these are estimated time and pricing, and are not official.

Now here are my initial thoughts about the Nokia Lumia 800:

  • It’s exactly the same as the Nokia N9, except it has a slightly smaller screen (3.7″), no NFC, no front-facing camera. It is using micro-sim similar with the Nokia N9, just something to note about.
  • I love touching/swiping the Nokia N9 screen, and although touching/swiping the Nokia Lumia 800 screen isn’t as good, but it’s better than any other touch screen phone I’ve used. With that said, I’m not talking about the software, but the curved screen itself.
  • The Nokia ClearBlack display is AMAZING. You can see the difference in the vibrancy of the color and the blacks.
  • There aren’t a lot of customizations on the Windows Phone 7.5, so if you’re familiar with WP7.5, it’s all there.
  • Services differentiate Nokia Wp7.5 phones over the rest – Nokia Maps and Drive, Nokia Music, Transfer Contacts, App Highlights.
  • If anything, Nokia Music has the largest collection of music (English, Korean, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, etc) in this part of the world for purchase.
  • Nokia Maps and Drive isn’t as good as I expect it to be. Nokia Drive with free downloadable maps (up to 95 countries) still requires internet connection to do any routing. Still doesn’t help when I’m overseas with no data.
  • Transfer Contacts allows you to transfer your contacts from practically any phone (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Nokia Symbian) into your Nokia Lumia phones through bluetooth. Extremely useful for a lot of people.
  • I’m not too impressed with App Highlights, which is just another app discovery application that’s controlled by Nokia.
The Nokia Lumia 710 is second of the two Windows Phone 7.5 devices from Nokia. It will be available in Singapore *estimated* around December 10th 2011, at an *estimated* price of SGD$499. Do note these are estimated time and pricing, and are not official.Now here are my initial thoughts about the Nokia Lumia 710:

  • Not as good as the Nokia Lumia 800 in terms of hardware, but it’s an affordable WP7.5 phone with all the software services provided by Nokia like the Nokia Maps and Drive, Nokia Music, Transfer Contacts, App Highlights.
  • 5 different colors for the back covers – white, black, cyan, fuchsia and yellow so customize the look and feel. 2 colors for the front – black or white.
  • Otherwise, there’s nothing much that stands out.
And those are my thoughts on the 2 new Nokia Lumia 800 and 710. What do you think about the two new phones?

Nokia N9 will be available in Singapore from 15 October 2011

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Oct 142011
 

Nokia N9, built for people who appreciate a stunning blend of design and the latest smartphone technology, will be available at Nokia retail stores from 15 October 2011. This new all-screen smartphone is easy to use, and focuses on the most important things that people do. Users now have endless possibilities in their hands with the Nokia N9, and all it takes is a swipe.

Nokia N9 is available in three colors – black, cyan and magenta, with storage options of 16GB and 64GB to accommodate plenty of content. The Nokia N9 16GB will be retailing in all three colours at SGD$799 (RRP) and 64GB in black at SGD$899 (RRP). All 3 operators in Singapore – Singtel, Starhub and M1 – will offer the Nokia N9 with attractive data plans.

For those wondering, Nokia will provide support for the Nokia N9 until at least 2015, including software updates, care and services support.

Nokia N9: The Best and Only Meego Nokia Phone – Available in Singapore

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Sep 072011
 

Nokia N9 is built for people who appreciate a stunning blend of design and the latest smartphone technology, offering a one-of-a-kind user experience.

The Nokia N9 introduces an innovative new design where the home key is replaced by a simple gesture: a swipe. Whenever you’re in an application, swiping from the edge of the display takes you home. The three home views of the user interface are designed to give fast access to the most important things people do with a phone: using apps, staying up to date with notifications and social networks, and switching between activities.

The industrial design of the Nokia N9 is an example of extreme product making and craft. Its body is precision-machined from a single piece of polycarbonate which flows seamlessly into beautifully formed curved glass with a curved scratch resistant screen. The laminated, deep black display creates a seemingly floating user interface.

The Nokia N9 is available in three colors – black, cyan and magenta, with storage options of 16GB (SGD$799) and 64GB (SGD$899) at all 3 operators in Singapore – Singtel, Starhub and M1 – starting in October.

Initial Thoughts of the Nokia N9:

  • Love the design, love the hardware, love the new UI.
  • Would I buy it? No – it’s going to be the one and only Meego device out there. Support is questionable in terms of long term strategy.
  • Since most of the “innovations” on the Nokia N9 are done under the “Disruptive” category, i.e. Nokia N9, rest assured that you will see these innovations in future phones – so why buy the Nokia N9 then?
  • Would you buy it? Maybe – if you want to stand out over the rest, i.e. not using an iPhone, and using the ONLY Meego phone and you’re looking for a stylish phone but don’t care much about support.
  • Don’t get me wrong, there will be apps available since it runs the QT development platform, that means most Symbian apps will be available on the Nokia N9.
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