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		<title>The Nokia Lumia is for music lovers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Harris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After calling, messaging and social networking, listening to music is a favorite activity of smartphone owners.  The Nokia Lumia is a great choice for those people because we have a bevy of fantastic options for listening to whatever type of &#8230; <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/06/13/the-nokia-lumia-is-for-music-lovers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125022" alt="Nokia Music Lumia 620" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NokiaMusic_620.jpg" width="465" height="309" /></p>
<p><div class="clear15"></div><div class="in-post-social"><div class="buttons"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.nokia.com%2F2013%2F06%2F13%2Fthe-nokia-lumia-is-for-music-lovers%2F&layout=box_count&show_faces=false&action=like&font=verdana&colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div><div class="buttons"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class=twitter-share-button data-url=http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/06/13/the-nokia-lumia-is-for-music-lovers/ data-count="vertical">Tweet</a></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="clear"></div></div>After calling, messaging and social networking, listening to music is a favorite activity of smartphone owners.  The Nokia Lumia is a great choice for those people because we have a bevy of fantastic options for listening to whatever type of music your ears prefer.</p>
<p>Today, we’ll take a look at three of the best options for music fans including Spotify, Nokia Music and Pandora.</p>
<h2><b>Starting off with Nokia Music</b></h2>
<p><a title="Nokia Lumia" href="http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=f5874252-1f04-4c3f-a335-4fa3b7b85329">Nokia Music </a>is one of the best reasons to buy a Lumia. In fact, we’ll go further than that and say it’s the best free mobile music service available for Windows Phone 8.</p>
<p>That’s a mighty big claim, so let’s run down the reasons we think Nokia Music is so great:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125041" alt="NokiaMusicPlaylistjpg1" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NokiaMusicPlaylistjpg1.jpg" width="465" height="300" /></p>
<p><strong>Free</strong>: Access to Nokia Music is free and comes preinstalled on your phone (If it’s not, get it here). You can listen to as much music as you like, all day long, and it won’t cost you a penny*.</p>
<p><strong>No login/account</strong>: You don’t need to provide any details to start using Nokia Music. Just switch it on and start playing.</p>
<p><strong>No ads</strong>: Of course, there are other free music services out there, but you “pay” by listening to adverts. We don’t have them on Nokia Music – it’s a service we created to make our Lumia smartphones an even better choice.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125030" alt="NokiaMusic screenshot" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NokiaMusic-screenshot.png" width="230" height="383" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125031" alt="NokiaMusic LiveTile" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NokiaMusic-LiveTile.png" width="230" height="383" /></p>
<p><strong>Offline caching</strong>: Keep listening even when there’s no signal. You can store up to four Mixes on your Lumia for when you’re travelling or if you rely on WiFi for Internet services.</p>
<p><strong>Use your own music</strong>: As well as Mixes from our collection created by <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/23/meet-the-music-disruptors/">the Bristol Musicologists</a>, you can organize and listen to your own MP3s right inside Nokia Music.</p>
<p><strong>Catalogue</strong>: We’ve got one of the biggest catalogues of music of any online music service. Much bigger than any of the other free services out there, and growing every day.</p>
<p><strong>Availability</strong>: Nokia Music is available in 26 markets across the globe, and that figure increases regularly. There are few services that can match that reach.</p>
<p>*Of course, you can enhance the experience with Nokia Music+, for the low price of €3.99 a month and free 7-day trial, but all the regular functionality is built-in for nothing.</p>
<h2><b>Spotify</b></h2>
<p><a title="Spotify" href="http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=10f2995d-1f82-4203-b7fa-46ddbd07a6e6">Spotify</a> is available for Lumias running Windows Phone 7 and as a beta for Windows Phone 8. Spotify has millions of tracks available to listeners and is known for being a social network for music lovers.  Have a playlist you want to share with your friends? Simply tap a few times and the playlist is shared.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125032" alt="Spotify now playing" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/spotify-now-playing.jpg" width="230" height="383" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125033" alt="Spotify screenshot" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Spotify-screenshot.jpg" width="230" height="383" /></p>
<p>Wanting to try something completely new? The Spotify app features a “What’s New” section showing new tracks and albums on the service ready for your listening pleasure. For those who need offline playlists, these are supported too – so you can tap your feet out of cell range.</p>
<p>Spotify is a terrific music app with plenty of variety from all musical genres. Listening to Spotify on your Lumia will require a premium subscription, which is currently priced at $9.95 per month.</p>
<h2><b>Off to Pandora</b></h2>
<p>One of the most recent apps to come out for Nokia Lumia is <a title="Pandora " href="http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=de2df279-485d-49bb-b53e-3f6a2a9401c1">Pandora</a>, which is a favorite on the Web because of its radio-style playlists.</p>
<p>With Pandora, you enter in a few musicians and the service feeds you a stream of music based off the tastes you specify in your feed. You can “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” tracks and after a period of time, Pandora learns your musical tastes and selects tunes accordingly.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125034" alt="Pandora now playing" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Pandora-now-playing.jpg" width="230" height="383" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125035" alt="Pandora screenshot" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Pandora-screenshot.jpg" width="230" height="383" /></p>
<p>On Windows Phone 8, Pandora is ad-free for 2013. The Pandora app is attractive and gets you to your music straight away. If you’re not sure what you’re in the mood for, Pandora has genre-based playlists to get you streaming in no time.</p>
<p>Unfortunately for those around the globe, Pandora is only available in 3 geographies.</p>
<h2><b>Shazam – it’s magic</b></h2>
<p>While streaming apps are probably the most important tool in your Lumia music kit, some extras can really help enhance the experience.</p>
<p>One recent addition is the latest version of Shazam, an app for recognising and recording the music you hear while you are out and about.</p>
<p>The latest version has now been released with a beautiful new user interface for Windows Phone 8, with Live Tiles, Lock screen wallpapers and a faster recognition service.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125039" alt="a691993a-3dc6-45b5-8fcb-c3150e91d5cd" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/a691993a-3dc6-45b5-8fcb-c3150e91d5cd-e1371109238473.png" width="230" height="383" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125040" alt="34ad2caf-ac5a-49ea-8a59-e7bbc8027bee" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/34ad2caf-ac5a-49ea-8a59-e7bbc8027bee-e1371109306653.png" width="230" height="383" /></p>
<p>It also ties directly into Nokia Music, Xbox Music and YouTube allowing you to buy the music that’s caught your interest on the spot, or find a video.</p>
<h2><b>Wrapping up</b></h2>
<p>For subscribers of Spotify and Pandora and regular users of Shazam, it’s fantastic that these apps are available for Lumia owners. And for those shopping for a music service to use on their Lumia, Nokia Music warrants a trial.  With millions of free tracks to stream, offline playlists and curated mixes, it&#8217;s a fantastic service.</p>
<p>What music service do you use the most on your Lumia?</p>
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		<title>Nokia Lumia 928: review quotes that make us smile</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 21:48:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Harris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The brand new Nokia Lumia 928, our flagship phone on Verizon Wireless in the United States, is now in the hands of reviewers. With its sleek look, PureView camera with xenon flash, and Verizon’s super fast 4G LTE network, the &#8230; <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/06/02/nokia-lumia-928-review-quotes-that-make-us-smile/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Nokia-Lumia-928-Front-Back.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-120868" alt="Nokia Lumia 928" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Nokia-Lumia-928-Front-Back.jpg" width="465" height="401" /></a></p>
<p><div class="clear15"></div><div class="in-post-social"><div class="buttons"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.nokia.com%2F2013%2F06%2F02%2Fnokia-lumia-928-review-quotes-that-make-us-smile%2F&layout=box_count&show_faces=false&action=like&font=verdana&colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div><div class="buttons"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class=twitter-share-button data-url=http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/06/02/nokia-lumia-928-review-quotes-that-make-us-smile/ data-count="vertical">Tweet</a></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="clear"></div></div>The brand new <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/10/introducing-nokia-lumia-928-bringing-pureview-to-verizon/">Nokia Lumia 928</a>, our flagship phone on Verizon Wireless in the United States, is now in the hands of reviewers. With its sleek look, <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/10/nokia-lumia-928-ingredients-for-the-purest-picture/">PureView camera</a> with xenon flash, and Verizon’s super fast 4G LTE network, the Nokia Lumia 928 has a lot to offer.</p>
<p>We wanted to check in and see what the pundits are saying about the <a href="http://www.nokia.com/us-en/phones/phone/lumia928/">Nokia Lumia 928</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/smartphones/nokia-lumia-928.aspx">Laptop Mag</a></p>
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<p>The 928&#8242;s 4.5-inch, 1280 x 768 AMOLED display delivered a cornucopia of vivid color coupled with superb contrast. Text on Gawker.com and Clutch Magazine remained sharp even when zoomed in.</p>
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<p><a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/nokia-lumia-928-verizon/4505-6452_7-35760294.html">CNet</a></p>
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<p>With flat sides, 90-degree corners, and a slick, lightly curved back, Nokia&#8217;s white 928 still feels good in the palm while giving your fingers a solid, grippable edge.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Nokia-Lumia-928-Wireless-Charging.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-120871" alt="Nokia Lumia 928 Wireless Charging" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Nokia-Lumia-928-Wireless-Charging.jpg" width="465" height="326" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://thenokiablog.com/2013/05/25/nokia-lumia-928-review-video/">TheNokiaBlog</a></p>
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<p>The Nokia Lumia 928 has an 8.7 megapixel camera with Pureview technology for better low light photos. The night photos are really amazing even without flash. Thanks to the Optical Image Stabilization on the Lumia 928, it can allow longer shutter time, which brightens up the photo.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.zdnet.com/nokia-lumia-928-is-verizons-best-windows-phone-review-7000015920/">ZDNet</a></p>
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<p>The rear speaker is located on the curved part of the back and it performs very well for a smartphone speaker. There are multiple microphones on the 928 and audio quality captured during video recording is awesome.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-928-Review_id3311/page/2">Phone Arena</a></p>
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<p>Being a Nokia Windows Phone, though, the Lumia 928 gets treated to the numerous <b>Nokia branded apps </b>that other Windows Phones from other manufacturers don’t see. Quite frankly, these apps drastically enhance the functionality of the smartphone to propel it over other Windows Phone from say, HTC and Samsung, that are on Big Red’s lineup.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=12387&amp;p=5642">Phone Scoop</a></p>
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<p>The 928 did particularly well on Verizon&#8217;s LTE network. It remained attached to 4G the entire time I tested it. The 928 never dipped down to Verizon&#8217;s EVDO 3G network (for data.) All of the voice calls I made connected on the first attempt. The 928 didn&#8217;t miss any calls and didn&#8217;t drop any while I used it. With a constant LTE connection, the data speeds were always good, which meant browsing the web and updating web-connected apps was a good experience throughout.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Camera-black.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-120900" alt="Nokia Lumia 928 back on black" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Camera-black.jpg" width="465" height="300" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://mashable.com/2013/05/24/nokia-lumia-928-review/">Mashable</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>The Lumia 920 — and the Lumia 928 — already excel in low light without a flash, but the new xenon flash is remarkable because it illuminates subjects in a more natural way. The photos I took on the Lumia 928 could easily rival a $300 pocket camera with a fixed lens.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418988,00.asp">PC Mag</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>This is a great phone if you like to talk. Incoming calls get very loud and sound clear, with a real richness and warmth. The same goes for calls made with the phone, which were easy to hear even when made from an area with lots of construction noise in the background.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/13/4326146/nokia-lumia-928-for-verizon-hands-on-photos">The Verge</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Nokia has swapped out its LCD display from the Lumia 920 for an OLED version on the 928. The colors pop, viewing angles are fairly decent, and there&#8217;s the usual array of software improvements for daylight use. I also got a chance to try out the xenon flash, and it illuminates <i>very</i> brightly to fill a dark space with light.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/how-to/blog/lightning-review-nokia-lumia-928-15472203">Popular Mechanics</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>The Windows Phone 8 operating system has the now-familiar bright and animated Live Tiles, with some notable software additions from Nokia when it comes to navigation, mapping, and photography. Nokia&#8217;s Here Maps, for instance, integrates floor plans within buildings in major metropolitan shopping districts.</p>
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<p>This is just some of the quotes from the tech pundits about the <a href="http://www.nokia.com/us-en/phones/phone/lumia928/">Nokia Lumia 928</a>. What do you think of the newest Lumia to hit store shelves in the United States?</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage on the Nokia Lumia 928. Follow Nokia US on Facebook and Twitter. </p>
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		<title>Untappd lets me find my hoppy friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 16:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Harris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m lucky enough to live in Portland, Oregon, which is ranked one of the best cities in the world for craft beer. We have one of the premier craft beer festivals each year and Portland is home to the most &#8230; <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/24/untappd-lets-me-find-my-hoppy-friends/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/OregonBrewFest.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-122428" alt="Oregon Brew Festival" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/OregonBrewFest.jpg" width="465" height="198" /></a></p>
<p><div class="clear15"></div><div class="in-post-social"><div class="buttons"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.nokia.com%2F2013%2F05%2F24%2Funtappd-lets-me-find-my-hoppy-friends%2F&layout=box_count&show_faces=false&action=like&font=verdana&colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div><div class="buttons"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class=twitter-share-button data-url=http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/24/untappd-lets-me-find-my-hoppy-friends/ data-count="vertical">Tweet</a></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="clear"></div></div>I’m lucky enough to live in Portland, Oregon, which is ranked one of the best cities in the world for craft beer. We have one of the premier <a href="http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/" target="_blank">craft beer festivals</a> each year and Portland is home to the most breweries <a href="http://oregonbeer.org/facts/" target="_blank">than any other city in the world</a>. As a beer fan, it’s a good place to be.</p>
<p>As I’m constantly reviewing beer for <a href="http://pintsandsteins.com" target="_blank">my site</a> dedicated to craft brewing, I’m always on the hunt for new beers and breweries to profile.</p>
<p>The newly released <a title="Untappd in the Windows Phone Store" href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/untappd/2b72bcab-ae88-4134-9f19-dd47e77cd64a">Untappd</a> helps me keep on tabs of what my fellow craft brew fans are enjoying these days.</p>
<p> <a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd_main_screen.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-122422" alt="Untappd News Feed" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd_main_screen.png" width="230" height="383" /></a>    <a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd_Nearby_activity.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-122423" alt="Untappd Nearby Activity" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd_Nearby_activity.png" width="230" height="383" /></a></p>
<p><b>Checking-in to your pint</b></p>
<p>Since Foursquare popularized the notion of “checking-in”, it’s awesome to see the action applied to other contexts. In this case, with Untappd, the most basic function of the app is to check in and announce the pint you’re currently enjoying. </p>
<p>Untappd has an expansive beer database, cataloging even the most obscure beers from even small breweries. Checking-in is as easy as searching for your beer and selecting it by name. As you check in to your brew, you can add a location (powered by Foursquare), leave a brief note about the beer and apply a rating of 1 to 5 stars. Finally, you can announce your check-in via Twitter or Facebook.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd-Searching.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-122425" alt="Searching for a brew" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd-Searching.png" width="230" height="383" /></a><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd_CheckingIn.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-122421" alt="Beer Check In" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd_CheckingIn.png" width="230" height="383" /></a></p>
<p><b>Discovering new beers</b></p>
<p>Untappd makes it possible to find new beers, based on what your friends are drinking or based on what other Untappd members are enjoying in your local area. The default news feed in Untappd shows your friends, regardless of location and the beers they’ve checked-in to recently.  One aspect of the Untappd news feed is the easy scroll-ability and the user interface that brings pictures front and center.</p>
<p>In Oregon, there are craft breweries everywhere and there are great beers to discover that might just be a few doors down. In this case, go to the “local” tab in the news feed to see what other Untappd members are drinking and read their short reviews in the process.</p>
<p><b>Find a new watering hole</b></p>
<p>Visiting a new city or perhaps a new neighborhood and want to know what’s good? Click the compass button at the top of the app and you can find nearby bars, nearby beers or trending beers.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd-nearbybars.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-122424" alt="Nearby Bars" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd-nearbybars.png" width="230" height="383" /></a> <a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd-WhatsPopularNearby.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-122426" alt="What's Popular Nearby" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untappd-WhatsPopularNearby.png" width="230" height="383" /></a></p>
<p>My favorite feature in this list is the nearby beers list, and I use this list to be filtered by those beers around me. As a creature of habit, I tend to go for the brews I know. However, with this feature in Untappd, I can see the brews that are gaining popularity in my area and I’m more apt to give them a try.</p>
<p>Nearby bars is a useful resource for finding a new place to enjoy a frosty pint when I’m in a new part of town. On more than one occasion, I’ve impressed my friends with my ‘local knowledge’ when we were trying to decide on a place to go.</p>
<p>Nokia Lumia owners that run Windows Phone 8 should really check out Untappd if you’re new to the craft brewing or if you’re just curious to what awesome beers are being discovered by your friends and other beer lovers on Untappd.</p>
<p><em>image credit</em>: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/richtpt/">richtpt</a></p>
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		<title>Take flight with the Exclusive Man of Steel app on Lumia!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 11:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Harris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we wait for the Man of Steel(TM) film from Warner Bros. to come to our local theatres, we’re glad to say that the official Man of Steel application is ready for you to play exclusively on your Nokia Lumia &#8230; <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/13/take-flight-with-the-exclusive-man-of-steeltm-app-on-lumia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-121806" alt="Man-of-Steel_flying" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Man-of-Steel_flying.jpg" width="465" height="279" /></p>
<p><div class="clear15"></div><div class="in-post-social"><div class="buttons"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.nokia.com%2F2013%2F05%2F13%2Ftake-flight-with-the-exclusive-man-of-steeltm-app-on-lumia%2F&layout=box_count&show_faces=false&action=like&font=verdana&colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div><div class="buttons"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class=twitter-share-button data-url=http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/13/take-flight-with-the-exclusive-man-of-steeltm-app-on-lumia/ data-count="vertical">Tweet</a></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="clear"></div></div>As we wait for the Man of Steel(TM) film from Warner Bros. to come to our local theatres, we’re glad to say that the official <a title="Windows Phone Store" href="http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=4ec5089e-5553-42e0-8f62-9aa492f8670c" target="_blank">Man of Steel application</a> is ready for you to play exclusively on your Nokia Lumia with Windows Phone 8.</p>
<p><div class="boxout"><strong>Download Man Of Steel</strong><img title="Man Of Steel" alt="Man Of Steel" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Man-Of-Steel-QR-code.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></p>
<ol>
<li>Press the Search button on your Nokia Lumia and then tap Vision</li>
<li>Scan the QR code</li>
<li>Tap on the link when it appears on the screen</li>
<li>Install the application from the Windows Phone Store</div></li>
</ol>
<p>The Man of Steel app brings movie assets such as wallpapers and character information plus a fun interactive experience that lets you take flight. Also, you can unlock DC Comics and access an augmented reality play. Let’s take a look at the Man of Steel application.</p>
<p><b>Explore the film</b></p>
<p>The official Man of Steel app will make Man of Steel movie fans happy as the app lets you find where in your area the film is playing, <a title="HERE: the next generation of location services" href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2012/11/13/here-the-next-generation-of-location-services/" target="_blank">powered by HERE Maps</a>. Want to buy movie tickets right within the app?  Fans in the US and UK can access MovieTickets.com to purchase and also in the US, fans can access Fandango.</p>
<p>For those that can’t wait for Man of Steel to hit theatres, you can keep tabs with the apps’ countdown timer.</p>
<p>All the Man of Steel movie trailers are included as well, along with biographies on all the stars in the film. If you want to check out the backstory to Man of Steel and see info on the filming locations – you can check this out as well, along with Buzz  displays tweets filtered to show those related to Man of Steel.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-121794" alt="Man-of-Steel" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Man-of-Steel.jpg" width="230" height="383" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-121792" alt="Man-of-Steel_movie-info" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Man-of-Steel_movie-info.jpg" width="230" height="383" /></p>
<p><b>Beat challenges and unlock rewards</b></p>
<p>For those who love a good thrill, we’ve included four chapters of  with 40  challenges that are played to reveal more than 40 awesome rewards that are sure to please.  When you master the challenges, you can unlock Man of Steel wallpapers, ringtones and even new DC Comic books.</p>
<p>Looking at the comics, we’ve included the opportunity to read 4 full-length issues of Superman Origins by DC Comics. Simply beat the challenges to unlock the issues!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-121790" alt="Man-of-Steel_augmented-reality-game" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Man-of-Steel_augmented-reality-game.jpg" width="465" height="279" /></p>
<p>As a part of the challenges in the app, you can use your Lumia’s camera to take a photo of your favorite background and you can super-impose the Man of Steel on them then share the resulting picture with your friends.  In another challenge, you can fight against time to destroy objects with your superpowers – all in an augmented reality view.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-121793" alt="Man-of-Steel_photo-challenge" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Man-of-Steel_photo-challenge.jpg" width="230" height="383" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-121791" alt="Man-of-Steel_digital-comics" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Man-of-Steel_digital-comics.jpg" width="230" height="383" /></p>
<p><b>Share your accomplishments!</b></p>
<p>Using the share menu on your Lumia, you can let your friends know as you unlock rewards and photos created in the Man of Steel application, and you can do this over text messaging or on social networks.</p>
<p>The <a title="Windows Phone Store" href="http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=4ec5089e-5553-42e0-8f62-9aa492f8670c" target="_blank">Man of Steel application</a> is available for Nokia Lumia phones running Windows Phone 8 and can be found in the Windows Phone Store.</p>
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		<title>Introducing: Nokia Lumia 928 – bringing PureView to Verizon</title>
		<link>http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/10/introducing-nokia-lumia-928-bringing-pureview-to-verizon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Harris</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nokia Lumia 928]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You’ve waited…you’ve been asking for it…here it is! We’re happy to introduce the Nokia Lumia 928, the newest expression of the world’s most innovative smartphone exclusively for Verizon Wireless. The Nokia Lumia 928 is the latest installment of the Nokia’s &#8230; <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/10/introducing-nokia-lumia-928-bringing-pureview-to-verizon/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Nokia-Lumia-928-Front-Back.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-120868" alt="Nokia Lumia 928" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Nokia-Lumia-928-Front-Back.jpg" width="465" height="401" /></a></p>
<p><div class="clear15"></div><div class="in-post-social"><div class="buttons"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.nokia.com%2F2013%2F05%2F10%2Fintroducing-nokia-lumia-928-bringing-pureview-to-verizon%2F&layout=box_count&show_faces=false&action=like&font=verdana&colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div><div class="buttons"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class=twitter-share-button data-url=http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/10/introducing-nokia-lumia-928-bringing-pureview-to-verizon/ data-count="vertical">Tweet</a></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="clear"></div></div>You’ve waited…you’ve been asking for it…here it is! We’re happy to introduce the <a title="Nokia Lumia 928 product page" href="http://www.nokia.com/us-en/phones/phone/lumia928/">Nokia Lumia 928</a>, the newest expression of the world’s most innovative smartphone exclusively for Verizon Wireless.</p>
<p>The Nokia Lumia 928 is the latest installment of the Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 line-up and comes equipped with everything you need to capture summer memories as they unfold.</p>
<h3>Imaging is king</h3>
<p>The Nokia Lumia 928 features Nokia’s powerful PureView imaging technology, including Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which makes it easy to capture blur-free pictures and videos every time, even in low-light. Along with OIS, the Nokia Lumia 928 features a Carl Zeiss lens – and photo buffs will love that a xenon flash is on board.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRuXQk8g250"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/SRuXQk8g250/2.jpg"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRuXQk8g250">Click here to view the video on YouTube</a>.</p>

<p>With a camera like this on the Nokia Lumia 928, you can leave your digital SLR at home this summer as you head out and about.</p>
<h3>Make a lot of noise</h3>
<p>To go along with the stunning imaging capabilities of the Nokia Lumia 928, we’ve built in three high-audio-amplitude-capture microphones to make sure you can capture high-end, distortion-free audio even in the noisiest environments.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter if you’re at a monster truck rally, rock concert or summer party, you’ll have the best audio possible on a mobile with the Nokia Lumia 928 thanks to these high-performance microphones that record sound naturally and distortion-free, up to 140db.</p>
<h3>Stunning design</h3>
<p>This phone was built to perform, but it’s also is a joy to hold. The front of the Nokia Lumia 928 is dominated by a 4.5-inch OLED display covered by Gorilla Glass that extends all the way to the edge of the phone, bringing a quality feel. This phone is perfect for summer because the screen is easily readable, even in bright sunlight and the touchscreen works even if your fingertips are covered up.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Nokia-Lumia-928-Wireless-Charging.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-120871" alt="Nokia Lumia 928 Wireless Charging" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Nokia-Lumia-928-Wireless-Charging.jpg" width="465" height="326" /></a></p>
<p>For added convenience, the Nokia Lumia 928 features wireless charging built-in. Simply place your phone on the Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy, JBL PlayUp or one of our other wireless charging accessories and power up.</p>
<h3>Nokia exclusive experiences built-in</h3>
<p>The software and services that make the Nokia Lumia unique are included out of the box with the Nokia Lumia 928. First of all, the HERE Suite brings intuitive location services that ensure you’re never lost or wondering what to do when in a new city. You can count on HERE Maps, HERE Drive+ and HERE City Lens to help you navigate your environment each and every day.</p>
<p>Looking for some tunes to get your groove on? Nokia Music features unlimited streaming of free music playlists that you can even take offline.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-120893" alt="Nokia Lumia 928 on black background" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Black.jpg" width="465" height="300" /></p>
<p>To extend the functionality of the Nokia Lumia 928, you can count on the 145,000 apps in the Windows Phone store. Getting things done on-the-go is easy with Internet Explorer 10 for faster, safer browsing and Microsoft Office mobile integration. </p>
<p>We’re excited to bring these stunning features accompanied by Windows Phone 8 to Verizon’s ubiquitous 4G LTE network, the largest in the United States. </p>
<p>The Nokia Lumia 928 will be available on May 16th at <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/index.html" target="_blank">VerizonWireless.com</a> and at your local Verizon Wireless Store for a price of $99 after a $50 mail in rebate. Also, a new 2-year service agreement is required.</p>
<p>As a sweet bonus – for a limited time – buyers of the Nokia Lumia 928 will get a $25 credit for Windows Phone apps and games with the purchase of the phone.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage on the Nokia Lumia 928. Follow Nokia US on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NokiaUS" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nokiaus" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. </p>
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		<title>Nokia Lumia 620 coming to America</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 13:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Harris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we’re happy to announce that the colorful and critically acclaimed Nokia Lumia 620 is finally coming to the US. Available now on Aio Wireless, the Nokia Lumia 620 will bring a fully featured smartphone at a price that will &#8230; <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/09/nokia-lumia-620-coming-to-america/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lumia620CyanAIO.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-121300" alt="Lumia 620 Cyan AIO" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lumia620CyanAIO.jpg" width="465" height="262" /></a></p>
<p><div class="clear15"></div><div class="in-post-social"><div class="buttons"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.nokia.com%2F2013%2F05%2F09%2Fnokia-lumia-620-coming-to-america%2F&layout=box_count&show_faces=false&action=like&font=verdana&colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div><div class="buttons"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class=twitter-share-button data-url=http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/09/nokia-lumia-620-coming-to-america/ data-count="vertical">Tweet</a></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="clear"></div></div>Today we’re happy to announce that the colorful and critically acclaimed <a title="Nokia Lumia 620 product information" href="http://www.nokia.com/us-en/phones/phone/lumia620/">Nokia Lumia 620</a> is finally coming to the US. Available now on Aio Wireless, the Nokia Lumia 620 will bring a fully featured smartphone at a price that will be attractive to a whole new audience.</p>
<p align="left">Compact and fun, the Nokia Lumia 620 takes advantage of a new ‘dual-shot’ technique to create a variety of interesting new colors and textures.</p>
<p>Dual Shot involves casting two layers of polycarbonate, a single base layer and a second color, in a transparent or translucent layer, to produce depth effects and secondary color blends. For example, yellow and cyan are combined to produce an exciting new lime green, our own favorite.</p>
<p>When you first buy your Nokia Lumia 620 it comes in cyan, but Aio customers can exchange their shell for violet, yellow or green for no extra charge at Aio retail stores.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjG5l6vk8bs"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/rjG5l6vk8bs/2.jpg"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjG5l6vk8bs">Click here to view the video on YouTube</a>.</p>

<p>While the Nokia Lumia 620 may look playful, it comes equipped with serious smartphone features that are sure to keep you connected while on the go.  The 3.8-inch screen comes with readability enhancements, meaning you can easily see the screen in bright sunlight.</p>
<p>Also, with a 5-megapixel camera that can shoot 720p HD video, the Nokia Lumia 620 will capture all of those summer memories. Built-in NFC makes for easy pairing with speakers such as the JBL PlayUp or the Purity Pro Wireless Stereo Headset.</p>
<p>Need to find your way to a new place this summer?  The Nokia Lumia 620 includes <a title="HERE Maps" href="http://www.nokia.com/global/apps/lumia/here/">HERE Maps, HERE Drive+ and HERE City Lens</a> that makes sure you can find your way and be a local when you get there with intel on all the great places to eat and be entertained.</p>
<p>Finally, this is Windows Phone 8, so the Nokia Lumia 620 comes with Live Tiles for updates direct to the Start Screen, <a title="People Hub" href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2011/11/09/people-hub-super-app-on-the-nokia-lumia/">People Hub</a> for all your address books and social networks in one place, and a<a title="Me Tile" href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/05/03/the-me-card-tile-updating-several-social-networks-at-once"> Me Tile</a> to make it easy to post and track notifications across social networks. With Xbox Live, Microsoft Office, 7 gigabytes of SkyDrive storage and faster, safer surfing with Internet Explorer 10, it’s hard to know what to do first. </p>
<p>The Nokia Lumia 620 is available now on <a title="Aio Wireless" href="http://source.aiowireless.com/shop/smartphones/nokia-lumia-620.html">Aio Wireless</a>.</p>
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		<title>WhatsApp and Nokia, an ideal match for the mobile messaging public</title>
		<link>http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/04/24/whatsapp-and-nokia-an-ideal-match-for-the-mobile-messaging-public/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Harris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Today we celebrate the unveiling of the Nokia Asha 210, the first mobile phone to feature a WhatsApp button right on the front of the phone, making WhatsApp more accessible than ever. This button is the outward expression of a &#8230; <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/04/24/whatsapp-and-nokia-an-ideal-match-for-the-mobile-messaging-public/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p><div class="clear15"></div><div class="in-post-social"><div class="buttons"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.nokia.com%2F2013%2F04%2F24%2Fwhatsapp-and-nokia-an-ideal-match-for-the-mobile-messaging-public%2F&layout=box_count&show_faces=false&action=like&font=verdana&colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div><div class="buttons"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class=twitter-share-button data-url=http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/04/24/whatsapp-and-nokia-an-ideal-match-for-the-mobile-messaging-public/ data-count="vertical">Tweet</a></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="clear"></div></div>  Today we celebrate the <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/04/24/the-keys-to-getting-social-nokia-asha-210/">unveiling</a> of the Nokia Asha 210, the first mobile phone to feature a WhatsApp button right on the front of the phone, making WhatsApp more accessible than ever. This button is the outward expression of a years-long partnership that brings reliable messaging to Nokia owners the world over.</p>
<p>To get more background on Nokia’s partnership with WhatsApp, we connected with Nokia’s VP and GM of Global Partner and Application Development, Bryan Biniak.</p>
<h3>Working hard and having fun, together</h3>
<p>The Nokia Asha 210 represents a huge step forward for Asha phones. According to Biniak, the process of producing the deep WhatsApp integration in the Asha 210 was a project that involved working hand-in-hand through ideation, design, product scope &amp; requirements and supporting WhatsApp’s development and testing cycles.</p>
<p>Through this process, Nokia and WhatsApp gained valuable feedback from their ecosystem of partner operators and customers who’d be using the phone on a daily basis.</p>
<p>The WhatsApp and Nokia relationship goes back many years, when WhatsApp appeared early on Symbian phones and now on both Asha and Lumia handsets.</p>
<h3>WhatsApp’s commitment to quality</h3>
<p>I asked what sets WhatsApp apart from the competition and Biniak said, “WhatsApp is an agile team that has an amazing focus on delivering a quality message experience to their customers. The team gets distracted by nothing. They work every day to make sure their service is reliable and consistent, across many platforms.”</p>
<p>Why is WhatsApp such a good partner choice for Nokia? Biniak told me that WhatsApp and Nokia align on several fronts. “Both WhatsApp and Nokia are companies obsessively focused on making the best mobile products for consumers. WhatsApp’s mission is to ensure every consumer has access to fast and reliable communication anytime, anywhere.</p>
<p>The Asha 210 leverages the strengths of both companies and provides budget conscious consumers with instantaneous, free access to WhatsApp.</p>
<h3>The Nokia Asha 210 – the ultimate WhatsApp phone</h3>
<p>The WhatsApp button on the Nokia Asha 210’s keypad is the most notable indication that this phone is tied in with WhatsApp. However, the integration doesn’t stop there.</p>
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<p>WhatsApp is integrated into the gallery for easy photo sharing and the team built tie-ins to our Social API for use across the Asha experience. There’s also WhatsApp integration into the contact manager, so now it’s just as easy to send a message to a person via WhatsApp as sending an SMS.</p>
<p>“Because messaging and communication is most useful when you can connect with your family, friends, and colleagues at the moment you want to send them a note, picture or video, we worked with WhatsApp to bring this tight integration to Nokia Asha 210,” says Biniak.</p>
<p>Traditionally with WhatsApp, the rich messaging service is free for the first year and 0.99 USD yearly after that. However, the Nokia Asha 210 with the dedicated WhatsApp button, gives you the service for free for the lifetime of the device.</p>
<h3>Designed and built to be socialized</h3>
<p>The highly social phone comes in single and Dual-SIM models and features Wi-Fi so Nokia Asha 210 owners can experience the entire Internet with support for Twitter, Facebook and even popular email accounts such as Gmail.</p>
<p>Coming in colors such as magenta, white, black, yellow and cyan and taking design cues from the Nokia Lumia line of phones, the Nokia Asha 210 was designed with the continued theme of bringing personality and individuality to devices. So not only does the Asha 210 let you chat with friends and family, it’s a phone that will have them talking as well.</p>
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		<title>All About Windows Phone wins March Apps Madness 2013!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Harris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year’s March Apps Madness kicked off a few weeks ago, and we’ve seen big apps go up against independent apps with the voting being entertaining and surprising all at the same time. We began with 32 apps divided into &#8230; <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/04/09/all-about-windows-phone-wins-march-apps-madness-2013/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Nokia_march_app_madness_header_winner465.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-118150" alt="AAWP Wins Apps Madness 2013" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Nokia_march_app_madness_header_winner465.jpg" width="1850" height="1200" /></a></p>
<p><div class="clear15"></div><div class="in-post-social"><div class="buttons"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.nokia.com%2F2013%2F04%2F09%2Fall-about-windows-phone-wins-march-apps-madness-2013%2F&layout=box_count&show_faces=false&action=like&font=verdana&colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div><div class="buttons"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class=twitter-share-button data-url=http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/04/09/all-about-windows-phone-wins-march-apps-madness-2013/ data-count="vertical">Tweet</a></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="clear"></div></div>This year’s March Apps Madness kicked off a few weeks ago, and we’ve seen big apps go up against independent apps with the voting being entertaining and surprising all at the same time.</p>
<p>We began with 32 apps divided into four categories that went head-to-head in a competition that drew an amazing amount of votes and lots of interest from developers.</p>
<p>Thanks to all who made App Madness 2013 a reality, from the developers who tweeted and blogged about their apps to the fans who voted in each round.</p>
<p>Without further ado, let’s unveil the big winner!</p>
<p><b>The winner of the 2013 March Apps Madness is All About Windows Phone!</b></p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/AAWP_Nokia_march_app_madness_medal.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-118149" alt="AAWP Medal" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/AAWP_Nokia_march_app_madness_medal.png" width="465" height="465" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/AAWP_screenshot.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-117877" alt="AAWP_screenshot" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/AAWP_screenshot.jpg" width="230" height="383" /></a>Keep up to date with the latest Windows Phone news, reviews, apps and much more with the FREE All About Windows Phone (AAWP) app. <a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/aawp/7ac11ead-4095-4dc2-a4ed-8cfd020e23e0">AAWP</a> is a widely read independent source of information for the Windows Phone platform.</p>
<p>The app includes the latest articles, device, app and game reviews, tutorials, opinion-editorials, links, media and podcasts. You can now easily browse, read and share all the essential news quickly and easily on the move and the live tile support will notify you when new articles are available so you can stay ahead of the game.</p>
<p>For the second straight year, an independent app won March Apps Madness, indicating to us that Conversations readers might have a soft spot for the little guy.</p>
<p><a title="Final bracket" href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Apps-Madness-2013-Final-Bracket_small.pdf">Here is the final bracket</a>, so you can see how it all played out.</p>
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		<title>March Apps Madness 2013 – Final voting round</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Harris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow, we’ve finally done it!  Our readers, over the last two weeks, have narrowed 32 apps down to a final pair.  We’ve come from four categories including social, gaming, news and entertainment and utility and productivity to come to a &#8230; <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/04/06/march-apps-madness-2013-final-voting-round/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Nokia_march_app_madness_header_final.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-117876" alt="March Apps Madness 2013 Final header" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Nokia_march_app_madness_header_final.jpg" width="465" height="302" /></a></p>
<p><div class="clear15"></div><div class="in-post-social"><div class="buttons"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.nokia.com%2F2013%2F04%2F06%2Fmarch-apps-madness-2013-final-voting-round%2F&layout=box_count&show_faces=false&action=like&font=verdana&colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div><div class="buttons"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class=twitter-share-button data-url=http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/04/06/march-apps-madness-2013-final-voting-round/ data-count="vertical">Tweet</a></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="clear"></div></div>Wow, we’ve finally done it!  Our readers, over the last two weeks, have narrowed 32 apps down to a final pair. </p>
<p>We’ve come from four categories including social, gaming, news and entertainment and utility and productivity to come to a final pair of apps that will be crowned the winner of the Conversations by Nokia March Apps Madness 2013 competition.</p>
<p>Without further ado, let’s unveil the two apps that are up for vote.  Competing for the grand finale are Twitter vs. All About Windows Phone!</p>
<p>In this round, myself and Jason Black present our case for each contender. </p>
<p><i></i><b>All About Windows Phone, by Jason Harris</b></p>
<p>There are quite a few Windows Phone blogs out in the wild and they’re all good. Why is <a title="AAWP" href="http://allaboutwindowsphone.com">All About Windows Phone</a> my favorite? Because as an old school Nokia fan, I enjoy reading news written by folks who have been around the block with Nokia devices going a ways back.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/AAWP_screenshot.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-117877" alt="AAWP_screenshot" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/AAWP_screenshot.jpg" width="230" height="383" /></a>All About Windows Phone is headed by Rafe Blandford and supported by Steve Litchfield and Ewan Spence, three of the most authoritative voices when it comes to Nokia and now Windows Phone.  These pundits provide news, perspective and viewpoints that can’t be found anywhere else. Last, AAWP may not be the first publication to break Windows Phone stories, but I can guarantee that the site will bring a perspective or insight you won’t find anywhere else.</p>
<p>The <a title="AAWP App" href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/aawp/7ac11ead-4095-4dc2-a4ed-8cfd020e23e0">AAWP app</a> was constructed to bring the best of AAWP directly to your Nokia Lumia. The app enables you to read articles, listen to the AAWP podcast, search the entire site and more. Want to leave a comment? Yes you can do that in the app directly, without having to go to a web view.</p>
<p>Where some media applications just bring headlines and limited functionality, the AAWP app gives me full access to my favorite Windows Phone site.</p>
<p>The AAWP app is free to download in the Windows Phone store. I’d highly recommend you check it out today. </p>
<p><b>Twitter, by Jason Black</b><b> </b></p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Twitter_screenshot.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-117878" alt="Twitter screenshot" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Twitter_screenshot.jpg" width="230" height="383" /></a>While the app for AAWP is undoubtedly indispensable for the true Windows Phone fan, the app that I use all day long – from the moment I wake up to the time when I finally charge my phone in before going to bed – is <a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/twitter/0b792c7c-14dc-df11-a844-00237de2db9e">Twitter</a>. I need it, both to do my job and to keep up with the world around me. </p>
<p>And, the app for Windows Phone suits my needs perfectly. It is graceful and understated, yet it is fast and responsive, too. There are big, easy-to-understand icons across the top of the screen for the Home view, the interactions and mentions (@), the Trending topics (#) along with suggestions for who to follow, and my own profile details (which includes easy access to any direct messages sent my way). The bottom of the screen has persistent elements to go back home, write a new tweet or search.</p>
<p>Looking at the details of specific tweets that are on my timeline reveals quick options for replies; retweets; favoriting tweets; and options to mail, text or link to that tweet.</p>
<p>It is this simplicity that gives it the power I need to be a go-to tool that I use over and over again throughout the day. Whether you are a Twitter newbie, or a long-time Twitter fiend (we all know a few of those), this app is designed with the user in mind. </p>
<p>The app is free to download from the <a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/twitter/0b792c7c-14dc-df11-a844-00237de2db9e">Windows Phone Store</a>; and unlike the browser-based interface for Twitter, when you use the Windows Phone app you are not subjected to the “Promoted” posts that are starting to clog the top of my main Home view in the web version (in other words, this app is one of the few remaining ad-free zones you will find).</p>
<p>So, as you decide which app deserves your vote in the final round of this year’s March App Madness competition, think about how you will Tweet your decision to the rest of the world, and then your choice will be clear. </p>
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<p><b>Wrapping up</b></p>
<p>There you have it. We’re down to the final two apps up for vote.  So use the form below to vote for your favorite amongst these two top applications.  </p>
<p>Voting will run over the weekend only and the winner will be crowned on Monday, April 8th.  </p>
<p>Thank you to all who have participated thus far and we look forward to crowning the winner on Monday! </p>


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		<title>Apps Madness 2013: Fantastic Four Voting!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:32:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Harris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow – after a ton of voting and exciting matches, we’ve done it…we’re down to the Fantastic Four! This semi-final round is very interesting to me because we have some scrappy independent applications going up against some established powerhouses. We’re &#8230; <a href="http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/04/04/apps-madness-2013-fantastic-four-voting/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p><div class="clear15"></div><div class="in-post-social"><div class="buttons"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.nokia.com%2F2013%2F04%2F04%2Fapps-madness-2013-fantastic-four-voting%2F&layout=box_count&show_faces=false&action=like&font=verdana&colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div><div class="buttons"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class=twitter-share-button data-url=http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/04/04/apps-madness-2013-fantastic-four-voting/ data-count="vertical">Tweet</a></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="clear"></div></div>Wow – after a ton of voting and exciting matches, we’ve done it…we’re down to the Fantastic Four!</p>
<p>This semi-final round is very interesting to me because we have some scrappy independent applications going up against some established powerhouses.</p>
<p>We’re split down the middle this year – meaning Conversations readers love these indie apps along with the known brands.  So, this next round of voting will be most interesting!</p>
<p>To see the full bracket, updated with the <a title="Fantastic Four Bracket" href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Nokia_march_app_madness_round4_small.pdf" target="_blank">Fantastic Four challengers, it is viewable here</a>. </p>
<p>Voting is simple. Under each pairing, select your favorite from the choices below. We’ll take it from there.</p>
<h3><b>Kicking off the voting</b></h3>
<h3><strong>Games Winner: Asphalt 7 Heat</strong></h3>
<p><a title="Asphalt 7 Heat" href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/asphalt-7-heat/013e9108-6170-496f-9328-3b57f2b4732f">Asphalt 7 Heat</a> has generated a lot of interest since its launch on Windows Phone 8 last month. This fast playing racing game boasts realistic 3G gaming and the 15 tracks look stellar on the Lumia’s screen.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Asphalt7Heat.png"><img alt="Asphalt 7 Heat" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Asphalt7Heat.png" width="465" height="279" /></a></p>
<p>Love to drift as you race down the track? You can do it easily with Asphalt 7 Heat! The game uses the accelerometer for controlling the car and players use easy controls to hit the gas or brakes depending on your course.</p>
<p>As you play through and start to master the courses, you can buy new cars with added acceleration, nitro speed and better handling, depending on your taste. Asphalt 7 Heat can be played either alone or online for multi-player action.</p>
<p>[Ian’s Comment] Asphalt 7 feels like a real console arcade game. It has weight, detail and performs amazingly well, considering the graphics intensity. It&#8217;s also a sure-fire way to get young nephews to leave you alone for a few hours</p>
<p><b>News &amp; Entertainment Winner: AAWP</b></p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/aawp-screenshot.png"><img class="alignright" alt="AAWP screenshot" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/aawp-screenshot.png" width="230" height="383" /></a>All About Windows Phone is an app that corresponds with the terrific Windows Phone publication aptly named <a title="All About Windows Phone" href="http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/">All About Windows Phone</a>.</p>
<p>The AAWP is a great mobile app experience featuring a clean look and feel. By using the Metro user experience, app users can easily see the latest headlines, browse the sections of All About Windows Phone (including news, reviews, features and media), Search and Podcasts.</p>
<p>Once inside an individual article, you can browse photos and text easily. You can even browse the links in each article and share the article via social networks and email. Last – comments are enabled in AAWP, making the app an amazing way to interact with the fresh content that is updated daily on the site.</p>
<p>[Jason’s comment] The authors at AAWP speak about Nokia and Windows Phone with authority. The app gives me easy access to their articles, comments and even podcasts. It’s a winner.</p>
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<p><b>Social Winner: Twitter</b></p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/twitterscreenshot.png"><img class="alignright" alt="Twitter screenshot" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/twitterscreenshot.png" width="230" height="383" /></a>Twitter recently got an update to version 2.0 that brought a whole new design to the application, aligning it with the apps on the other platforms. The new app features the four tabs Twitter users are used to seeing including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Home: view Tweets from accounts you follow</li>
<li>Connect: See your mentions and also who’s followed you or re-tweeted your content</li>
<li>Discover: See friends and find new content based on categories</li>
<li>Me: read and reply to your direct messages, see your lists and favorites.</li>
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<p>The new app also brings functionality that was missing in the prior version including a Live Tile that lets you Pin Twitter accounts, lists and searches to give you instant access to your preferred content on Twitter.</p>
<p>With the updated app, Twitter has gained new fans on Windows Phone.</p>
<p>[Boc’s comment] The latest version of Twitter is the best yet. The clean and simple interface works perfectly with Windows Phone&#8217;s sideways swiping motions</p>
<p><b>Utility + Productivity Winner: ProShot</b></p>
<p>Looking for a richer photo-taking experience on your Lumia? <a title="ProShot" href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/proshot/3d6a3d7e-5aca-4aee-b059-590b9f53cc13">ProShot</a> offers an alternative to the native Camera application that gives you key settings such as shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation and white balance.</p>
<p> <a href="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ProShotScreenshot.png"><img alt="ProShot Screenshot" src="http://cdn.conversations.nokia.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ProShotScreenshot.png" width="465" height="279" /></a></p>
<p>ProShot is a perfect application for professional photographers (or someone who knows their way around a camera) who want to snap the photo using settings they know work for a particular situation.</p>
<p>Once you capture the perfect photo, you can easily share to Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and other photo sites.  In addition to snapping photos, you can view all the pictures in the camera roll, add a live tile to pin camera modes directly to your home screen and customize the color menu inside the application.</p>
<p>ProShot is easy to use and more professional mobile photographers will love this application.</p>
<p>[Jason Black's comment]</p>
<p>Knowing my way around a DSLR, I like tweaking the camera setting on my Lumia. For pros, ProShot is a fantastic app.</p>
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