Why Android 4.2 Phones Won't Offer Multiple User Accounts

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/31/2012

Following Google's unveiling of Android 4.2, the upcoming operating system's support for multiple user accounts seems to be the standout feature, but it's only for tablets. A new report claims that its limitation to tablets could be in part to Nokia -- more specifically, a Nokia patent.

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Microsoft Launches Windows Phone 8

By Grant Hatchimonji | 10/29/2012

Microsoft held an official launch event for Windows Phone 8 in San Francisco today, finally offering a complete look at all of the new features of the OS.

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Verizon to Ring in the Holidays with Three Windows Phone 8 Models

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/29/2012

Amidst the unveiling of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 today, Verizon announced the upcoming arrival of three Windows-equipped smartphones from Nokia, HTC and Samsung, just in time for the holidays.

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Nokia Makes Verizon's Lumia 822 Official

By Ed Hardy | 10/29/2012

The Lumia 822 has moved from the "rumor" category to the "official" one -- many of the details of this Windows Phone were just revealed by Nokia. Updated

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Leaked Verizon Wireless Document Points to Nov. 12 Release for Windows Phone 8 Models

By Grant Hatchimonji | 10/24/2012

A leaked document for employee training has revealed the release date and pricing for two Windows Phone 8 devices from Verizon Wireless, the Nokia Lumia 822 and the HTC 8X.

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Nokia Lumia 510 Makes Windows Phone More Affordable

By Ed Hardy | 10/23/2012

Nokia has taken the wraps off an entry-level Windows Phone. The Lumia 510 is intended for first-time smartphone buyers, especially in emerging markets.

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AT&T's Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC 8X Can Be Pre-Ordered

By Ed Hardy | 10/22/2012

Best Buy may have jumped the gun a bit -- it has begun taking pre-orders for a pair of Windows Phones headed for AT&T, even though the prices and release dates for these models have yet to be officially announced. UPDATED

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Nokia CEO Welcomes Possibility of Microsoft Surface Smartphone

By Grant Hatchimonji | 10/18/2012

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop said during an investor call earlier today that a Microsoft Surface smartphone would be a "stimulant" to the Windows Phone 8 ecosystem.

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Microsoft Windows Phone 8: the Known and Unknown

By Adama D. Brown | 10/16/2012

With the release of Windows Phone 8 imminent, and big questions still looming, here's a look at five things that are known about WP8 smartphones - and five remaining mysteries.

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In-The-Wild Photos of Verizon's Nokia Lumia 822 Surface

By Grant Hatchimonji | 10/11/2012

In-the-wild photos of the Nokia Lumia 822, Verizon-exclusive variant of the Windows Phone 8-based Lumia 820, have emerged following yesterday press image leak.

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AT&T Rumored to Begin Taking Preorders for Windows Phone 8 Devices Oct. 21

By Grant Hatchimonji | 10/9/2012

Rumor has it that AT&T will begin taking preorders for its devices based on Windows Phone 8 starting October 21, roughly a week ahead of the launch of the mobile operating system.

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Leaked Image Suggests Impending Reveal of Verizon Windows Phone 8 Device from Nokia

By Grant Hatchimonji | 10/9/2012

A leaked image suggests that a Verizon-exclusive variant of the Nokia Lumia 820, codenamed "Atlas", could be getting an official announcement from the carrier soon.

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