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Nokia TV Launched – Available Only in Finnish

on May 17, 2012, by WP7Lab Team

Finnish Nokia Lumia owners will be glad to find out that Nokia has added yet another app to their collection and Nokia TV is it.

Only available in Finnish so far, those of you that scan the QR code below can actually download and install it, regardless of their location.

Although we don’t know why someone who’s not from Finland would want to use it, it’s still nice to see that Nokia has imposed no country limitations, meaning that if you’re on vacation you can still check out your favorite videos.

First Windows Phone 8 Builds Revealed

on May 17, 2012, by WP7Lab Team

The guys from WP7Forum.ru have managed to get their hands on a couple of Windows Phone 8 builds and were kind enough in sharing with the rest of us.

Apparently pulled from an app that has been spotted as running on various “weird” builds, the leaked Apollo build are believed to be Windows Phone 8 related and we’ll just have to wait until June to get confirmation on that.

Starting with build 8.0.9666 all the way to 8.0.9688, it does seem that the cropped builds might be running on actual devices instead of emulators.

MVPs Get Nokia Devices with Apollo and Windows Phone 7

on May 17, 2012, by WP7Lab Team

Windows Phone MVPs have recently been contacted by Nokia via email with the express mention that they’ll be receiving a free Windows Phone device provided they do some “charity” work and promote the OS at conferences and events.

The same emailed notification also mentions that Windows Phone 8 handsets will he handed out as well as soon as they become available, to all those “worthy” of the giveaway.

Of course, we didn’t make the list, but all is not lost since we’re probably going to get our hands on an Apollo device along with everyone else (hopefully).

Samsung Minuet, Nokia Lumia 719c and Lumia 610c Launching With China Telecom

on May 17, 2012, by WP7Lab Team

China Telecom is supposed to be coming out with three new Windows Phone handsets (Samsung Minuet, Nokia Lumia 719c and Lumia 610c) that will definitely have enthusiast doing backflips.

The CDMA carrier has yet to release an official launch date for the new Windows Phone devices, but in all likelihood they’ll be available within the next couple of months.

Price tags have not been disclosed as they’re probably preparing some enticing 2-year deals that will lure a lot of customers for China Telecom.

Windows Phone 8 Revealed in June With Nokia Hardware?

on May 17, 2012, by WP7Lab Team

Windows Phone 8 is due to be in the media’s eye sooner that anyone would have expected as Techit reported that Microsoft is scheduled to make an official public announcement in June.

Probably part of the Windows Phone Developer Summit, Apollo will be revealed along with what we’re hoping to be some new hardware.

A SDK and possibly an emulator will definitely be available to developers so that app experimentation can be done until the official Windows Phone 8 launch, rumored to be this late Q4.

HTC Titan For a Penny With AT&T

on May 16, 2012, by WP7Lab Team

If you’re a Windows Phone fan but you don’t have enough cash to buy out a Nokia Lumia 900, you’ll be pleased to find out that there’s a new AT&T deal for the HTC Titan that has it price slashed for as low as one penny.

With a two year contract and a penny, you can now own a HTC Titan and start using Windows Phone to its full potential. While it’s definitely a good sign that AT&T is selling out HTC Titan stocks, we can’t help but wonder if they’ll ever replenish them again.