The former is described as the “next generation imaging software” made to “capture clearer, sharper pictures and video, including the best low light images.” The Nokia Smart Camera mode will soon come with the so called Amber update to all Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones, offering an easy way to capture ten images at once and edit the pictures with options like Best Shot, Action Shot, and Motion Focus for creating the perfect high quality image.

As for Hipstamatic, it will allow users to share their photos with like-minded enthusiasts on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Instagram. Look for it in the Windows Phone Marketplace soon.

The Finnish company said that the Amber software update will happen at some point this summer. We’ll get back to you as soon as we get some more precise date…

[Image from Engadget]

T-Mobile is excited to continue building on our partnership with Nokia and Microsoft by bringing customers another exclusive device – T-Mobile’s flagship Nokia Lumia 925. T-Mobile’s first LTE Windows Phone 8 device introduces a thin, lightweight metal design and features a large 4.5″ PureMotion HD+ display with the latest Pureview Camera innovation with an advanced 8.7MP camera. The Nokia Lumia 925 will also come with an extensive catalogue of Nokia services such as the HERE suite of integrated location and navigation services and Nokia Music. The premium 4G LTE smartphone provides a beautiful and durable device that will help keep customers connected on T-Mobile’s blazing-fast nationwide 4G network.

If you’re interested to be among the first ones to get this powerful Windows Phone 8-powered device, you can register at this page. Additional details like availability and pricing will be unveiled at a later date, though.

Unfortunately, the Xenon-based flash found in Verizon’s Nokia Lumia 928 isn’t here, but you get a whole new camera software that includes Nokia Smart Camera mode. The mentioned feature(s) allows you to capture ten images at once and edit the pictures with options like Best Shot, Action Shot, and Motion Focus for “creating the perfect high quality image.”

There’s one caveat though – while aluminum body is cool, it seems to stand in the way of wireless charging. And since Nokia wants you to get power to the Lumia 925 sans any wires, you can get a dedicated cover to keep using your Qi-based wireless charger. These covers, sold separately, are in Nokia’s usual fashion available in few colors, including white, black, yellow and red.

Finally, the availability and pricing information – the Nokia Lumia 925 will start selling in UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and China in June, followed by the US and a number of other markets. The price is set at around 469 EUR ($608) before taxes and subsidies, though country-specific pricing and availability will be announced locally.

It also sports the new Nokia Smart Camera Mode software, which will land on all Lumia Windows Phone. Smart Camera Mode lets Lumia owners capture ten images at once and then edit them using a variety of presets like Motion Focus and Best Shot to grab the best pictures of the bunch. You can find out more about the Lumia 925 camera by browsing through the Nokia-supplied images below. Nokia also produced a series of promotional videos that show the Smart Camera Mode software in action. Check out those assets below or head over to the source for the high quality versions. Once you’ve gotten an eyeful, let us know what you think of the Lumia 925 in the comments below.

[Via Nokia and Nokia YouTube]

The Nokia Lumia 925 is expected to hit Verizon, but it might also be released as international version as well. From the beginning, the rumors have suggested that the phone may be launching with a plastic or aluminum frame around the outside of the device. However, judging from the light and dark grey 925’s in the image above, we may see aluminum instead — which isn’t bad at all.

Regardless to whatever material the phone is made of – it should be a compelling choice for those folks on Verizon looking for a credible Windows Phone option.

[@evleaks; via The Verge]

The Nokia Lumia 928 features a 4.5 inch OLED display, along with a 8.7 megapixel camera and both LED and Xenon flashes. The Xenon flash will be used for photos, where the LED will be used for video capture. Like a few other Lumia handsets in Nokia’s lineup, the Lumia 928 will also feature wireless charging out of the box.

At the moment, it doesn’t look like you’ll get your standard array of interesting colors for the Lumia 928, as it will only be available in black or white. However, that should change down the road.

As a limited time bonus, Nokia Lumia 928 owners will receive a $25 credit for games and applications for Windows Phone store.

For more details about the Nokia Lumia 928, be sure to hit up Verizon and Nokia here!

[Via: The Verge]

The Lumia 521 will also go on sale at Microsoft Retail Stores for $149 and at Walmart for $129.88 on May 11, and customers who have already purchased or ordered the device will receive an OTA update on May 20th, which will enable the Wi-Fi calling feature. Handsets purchased through T-Mobile’s website and retail stores will come with Wi-Fi calling enabled.

The Nokia Lumia 521 runs on the Windows Phone 8 platform and touts a 4-inch screen, a 5MP camera with auto-focus and 720p HD video, Nokia apps such as Nokia Music, Cinemagraph, Creative Studio, Panorama, Smart Shoot, Maps and Transit.

If you’re looking for a mid-range handset at an affordable price, this just could be the smartphone for you.

The revamped Asha platform provides users with a choice of two main screens: Home and Fastlane. While Home is a traditional, icon-based view for launching individual apps or accessing a specific feature; the Fastlane view provides quick access to recently used contacts, social networks and apps.

The phone itself will be available in six “striking colors,” including Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black for $99 (before taxes and subsidies). Specs wise, the Asha 501 comes with a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen, single “back” button, 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi connectivity and a memory card slot. A dual-SIM version will also be launched.

When it comes to software, many of the popular apps are already available for the new Asha phone, including CNN, eBuddy, ESPN, Facebook, Foursquare, Line, LinkedIn, Nimbuzz, Pictelligent, The Weather Channel, Twitter, WeChat, World of Red Bull and games from Electronic Arts, Gameloft, Indiagames, Namco Bandai and Reliance Games. WhatsApp and other key partners “continue to explore new Asha.”

Finally, it’s worth adding that Nokia managed to corner a number of operators to offer special Asha 501-specific plans with the device purchase. These plans will include some free web browsing as well as complimentary access to Facebook.

The Nokia Asha 501 is expected to start shipping in June 2013, selling through approximately 60 operators and distributors in more than 90 countries worldwide.

• New start screen experience with resizable tiles
• New theme colors
• Lock screen improvements with Bing photo of the day as wallpaper, and accidental input protection for the security code
• Fix for functionality issues with Live Tiles, such as Live Tiles not updating

In addition, you’ll be able to get newer version of apps from Nokia Collection after the update. Simply fire-up Windows Marketplace and look for Nokia apps…

[Via: WMpoweruser]

All said, we’re not surprised that folks all around the Interwebs are speculating that the “unnamed handset maker” could be Nokia. The Finns are already known for their camera technology having partnered with Carl Zeiss for quite a few phones in the past.

Pelican Imaging’s technology sounds impressive on paper, promising to allow users to focus images even after the shot was taken, and in that sense we think of it as a mobile version of Lytro.

Nokia is also the owner of some cool camera software technology which it both developed in-house and as a result of its acquisition of Scalado.

In any case, we can’t wait to see what kind of camera phone Nokia releases relying on Pelican’s technology. We’ll make sure to keep our eyes wide open and let you know as soon as we hear something new…

[Via: CellularNews]

A giant full-page ad in the magazine Vanity Fair is dedicated to the Lumia 928. It mainly boasts once again the camera’s superb performance especially in low-light conditions. Specifically, the PureView-branded camera is on board here as is the Carl Zeiss lens and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) technology.

Nokia has the Lumia 928 page live on the Internet, but it’s just a large banner that reads “Stay tuned for updates about the latest Nokia Lumia.” I think it’s fair to classify the device as confirmed, but still not officially announced with full details. With all these ads spreading around lately though it shouldn’t be long before we get more official details from Nokia.

[via Engadget]