Rajeev Suri named as a new Nokia CEO

Nokia has announced that Rajeev Suri will become its new President and CEO on May 1. The 46-year-old executive, a 20-year Nokia veteran, moves up to the top job from his previous role leading Nokia Solutions & Networks, formerly Nokia Siemens. In a video message Suri says "the opportunities in front of us are as great as I have ever seen."

"The coming changes in technology will be as profound as the creation of the Internet," the new CEO adds, "we are rapidly approaching a world where everybody and everything will be connected." With the recent completion of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's handset business, Nokia will focus on three "strong business" areas — its HERE mapping software, Networks and Technologies.

A post on Nokia's official blog lays out the company's broader strategy. Its Networks business will focus on investing in new and innovative products and services for network operators, it says. Future efforts for HERE will focus on location tech for smart cars, "cloud-based services for personal mobility," including wearables and "special purpose devices," and location-based analytics for businesses. Finally, the Technologies business will continue to license Nokia's patent portfolio, while exploring new technologies "for use in potential future products and services."

Meanwhile the Nokia brand will continue to be used on Lumia smartphones created by the Microsoft-owned Nokia Devices and Services unit "for some time," according to recent tweets by @Nokia.

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Nokia Connects promise bloggers to make 2014 “a year to remember”

Nokia Connects, Nokia’s PR arm, has been sending out handwritten and personalized postcards to bloggers today thanking them for their support through the years, and promising even more.

Our most recent outing with Nokia Connect was in Abu Dhabi at Nokia World 2013, and after missing my return flight I can certainly attest that they not only have a world-class PR team, but are great and extremely helpful people individually also.

 

Thankfully the same team and their web properties are transferring to Microsoft Mobile, so we, like them, are looking forward to a great 2014 for Nokia phones together.

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Voice Clock updated with Spanish and Italian languages support and Windows 8 ready!

Windows Phone gadget can be used part of the interior design and act as a digital clock.
This clock prints out time differently every minute the way people do. It is either ‘Two past midnight’, or ‘Two minutes past twelve’, or ‘Twelve two’.
Features:

• Eight languages supported (English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, German, Dutch and Swedish).
• Three types of clock view (textual, digital and analog).
• Tapping screen causes the clock to voice the current time (Internet connection required).
• Voice intervals and text color are adjustable.
• Screen gestures allow switching current language and colors quickly.
• Automatically voice time on selected interval (15 minutes, half an hour, every hour).
• Alarm clock can be set to the particular time and it will wake up even if application is not running.
• In digital mode, the clock uses huge font size for better vision.

Voice Clock can help you learn to spell numerals and tell time in foreign languages.

Download it here from Windows Phone Store.

Download it here from Windows Store.

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Podcast Lounge updated with transparent Live Tiles, more

Podcast Lounge is one of the best Podcast apps on Windows phone,  largely due to the continuing development by the developer.

The app has just had another update , to version 2.1.1, which is mainly a Service Release designed to fix bugs.

For Windows Phone 8.1 users however the update holds one sweet surprise – the Live Tiles for the app, which may need to be re-pinned, are now transparent, which should help them fit in a bit better.

The update addresses:

• Fixed exception bug where the status line being empty caused a null reference exception (EpisodeStatusPanelStr)
• Added some additional helper text within the playlist editor interface to confirm that the limit routine is “and” not “or”
• IsoStorageSpace check was returning Kb instead of Mb
• Centralised the IsoSettings function so we can trap exceptions due to out-of-memory errors
• Addressed bug where advanced player controls wouldn’t appear if the image hadn’t loaded
• Fixed bug wtih EpisodeDetails indexoutofrange bug
• Fixed issue with minutes sometimes being presented as >60 in episodes view (Windows Weekly)
• Added function to present today/yesterday text in place of dates
• Added updated flurry analytics module
• Video player slide gesture still enabled in landscape mode
• Added IconicTiles with transparency for WP8 and WP8.1 for downloads, playlists and main programme tile + store icons (test)
• Added download counter to tile
• Adressed 8.1 exception (Coding4Fun Popup exception)
• The cut-over code dealing with duplicate titles now considers tokens, not just downloads

The app otherwise supports scrubbing audio and video podcasts, remembers your playback position, is fully integrated with the music and video hub and backs up to OneDrive.

Podcast lounge can be found in the Windows Phone Store here.

via: wmpoweruser

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Changing of the guard: Nokia sign comes down, Microsoft's goes up

Today is the day Microsoft’s deal with Nokia for the sale of the handset division closes.

Tomorrow, Microsoft and Nokia will shake hands and formally head in separate direction; Nokia will walk away with a plump wallet and Microsoft will walk away with 32,000 employees and become the largest vendor of Windows Phones in the world. Wanting to waste no time in making the transition official, Nokia is currently in the process of having it's branding removed and it will be replaced by Microsoft.

Harri Kiljander, Director of F-Secure Loki, has captures these amazing pictures of the change being physically manifested, with the Nokia sign being removed from what looks to be Nokia House in Finland, and being replaced by Microsoft’s sign. Of course Nokia’s banner saying “on the move” only makes the picture more iconic. You can see the truck ready to remove the Nokia logo in the image above, and the "ft" of the Microsoft logo in the image. This transition has been in the works for a long time, so both companies had plenty of time to prepare for this moment but not many expected the sign changing to happen so quickly seeing as it's not always easy to pull down these massive signs.

But with Microsoft, who has cash to spare and the ability to move quickly, the changing of the guard for them is likely a highly symbolic gesture to put this massive acquisition behind them. We expect Microsoft will likely trumpet the completion of the acquisition tomorrow with some sort of celebration, or at minimum, an official announcement from both companies that the process is done.

Via: wmpoweruser

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Tutorial: Install unlimited cracked apps on Windows Phone 8.1

If you are currently using Windows Phone 8.1 then we have some super news for you. WPHub blogged a method through which the users with Windows Phone 8.1 can install unlimited patched apps on their devices. Normal limitations are 2 Xap for SDK unlock and chinese tool givies you 10 Xap, But now you can deploy N number of app and games on your dev unlocked device without any limitation. (Obviously you need space to deploy them). Before heading to the steps make sure you have a device with SD Card support and Windows Phone 8.1 Dev Preview installed. Of Course, you will need a developer unlocked device. You can see the steps to unlock your device Here.
After unlocking follow these steps to install unlimited cracked files on your device.

1. Install any cracked apps
2. Now move all cracked apps to SD card using Storage Sense.
3. Remove and Re Insert SD card and Restart Phone.
4. All the Dev apps should be moved to card now.
5. Again, install more cracked apps.
6. Move all cracked apps to SD Card.
7. Remove and Re Insert SD Card and Restart Phone.
8. Repeat the process for all your apps.

So, this was the process to install unlimited cracked apps on your device. You can download cracked files from WPHub. Do note that, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE IN YOUR DEVICE. DOING THIS MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY. DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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Microsoft Releases Remote Desktop Preview App For Windows Phone 8.1 Devices

Microsoft today released a preview version of Remote Desktop app for Windows Phone 8.1 devices. With the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, you can connect to a remote PC and get your work done wherever you are.

Features:

- Rich multi-touch experience with remote desktop protocol (RDP) and RemoteFX supporting Windows gestures
- Secure connection to your data and applications with breakthrough Network Level Authentication (NLA) technology
- Simple management of all remote connections from the connection center
- High quality video and sound streaming with improved compression and bandwidth usage.

Download it here from Windows Phone Store for free.

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Tutorial: How to Downgrade to WP8 from WP8.1 Dev Preview

After exact a week of release of Windows Phone 8.1, many users are complaining about bugs and problems they faced in the Dev Preview. I think it is obvious to face those because the OS is still in Beta. Many of our readers are interested in downgrading from Windows Phone 8.1 Dev Preview to the older Windows Phone 8. We have a quick tutorial for downgrading to Windows Phone 8. Before heading to the tutorial, here are some additional information for it. Be sure to read it carefully. It will only work with Nokia Lumia devices. Owners of other maufacturers must alter their device third-party applications. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR DATA LOSS. PERFORM IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

To revert to the Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows Phone 8.0 on the Nokia Lumia, you should do the following:

• Download the app for Retail NSU from Here
• Connect your phone with an unlocked screen NSU running on your PC.
• Wait check firmware.
• Wait until the download is complete, it can last a long time.
• Wait for the installation.
• Finish.

So this was the quick tutorial on how to downgrade back to Windows Phone 8. For any help you can either comment below or follow me on Twitter (@anmol_112).

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Nokia's handset division to be renamed as Microsoft Mobile Oy

With the closure of $7.2 Billion deal Microsoft/Nokia deal nearing, Microsoft has been sending out communications to both customers and suppliers. In an leaked email to suppliers Microsoft revealed that on the purchase of Nokia’s handset division the division will become a Finland-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Microsoft called Microsoft Mobile Oy. (Oy in Finland is the same as Ltd.)

Microsoft still expects the deal to close before the end of April (expected on 25th April), and are moving the official address of the business from Nokia HQ on Keilalahdentie in Espoo around 1 km to 7 Keilaranta in Espoo.

Microsoft confirmed to suppliers that current terms and conditions that they have with Nokia’s Devices and Services business will not change and that business should continue as usual.

See the letter after the break.

Dear Supplier,

On September 3, 2013, Nokia Corporation announced its intention to sell substantially all of its Devices and Services Business to Microsoft Corporation. We anticipate the transaction to close during April 2014.

Under the terms of the sale, Microsoft will assume all rights, benefits and obligations of the Nokia Devices and Services business, including Nokia’s agreements with suppliers, customers and partners which pertain to the Devices and Services business. Therefore, the purpose of this letter is to update you that the current terms and conditions that you have with the Devices and Services business will not change.

Please note that upon the close of the transaction between Microsoft and Nokia, the name of Nokia Corporation/Nokia Oyj will change to Microsoft Mobile Oy. Microsoft Mobile Oy is the legal entity name that should be used for VAT IDs and for the issuance of invoices.

NEW BUSINESS INVOICE DETAILS:

New name and registered address replacing Nokia Oyj/Nokia Corporation is:

Microsoft Mobile Oy

Keilaranta 7

02150 ESPOO

Finland

New Bank Accounts: Please note that Microsoft Mobile Oy is going to have new bank accounts, for further information please contact us via AP Portal:https://ap.nokia.com/APPortalExt/Login.aspx (registration required).

There is NO change in the invoice sending method, please continue to send the invoices via electronic channels as before.

For further information on changes (legal address/send to address) after the close of the transaction between Microsoft and the Nokia Devices and Services business, please check our Invoice Address Search tool (IAS):https://ap.nokia.com/APPortalExt/AddressSearch.aspx (No registration required), or contact us via AP Portal:https://ap.nokia.com/APPortalExt/Login.aspx (Registration required).

Please note that the only changes in the Purchase Order (PO) layout after the close of the transaction will be to remove the Nokia Logo and change the legal address, whereas the PO numbering format and sequence will not change.

Continuation of business with Nokia

In addition to becoming a supplier for Microsoft Mobile Oy, we appreciate that you might also remain a supplier to the continuing businesses of Nokia (i.e., NSN, HERE or Advanced Technologies) after the close of the transaction between Microsoft and Nokia Devices and Services. Nokia will communicate separately any changes in invoicing methods and addresses before the close of this transaction.

Best regards,

Nokia Devices and Services Financial Services Purchase to Pay Team 

Source: NPU

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Microsoft will supposedly update Windows Phone 8.1 Preview

Some Windows Phone users who are trying to install the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer preview are running into error 80188309, which complains:

The update was downloaded but couldn’t be opened.

Microsoft has acknowledged the issue on their support forums and have promised to push out a fix, but did not say when this would happen, with a moderator on their support forums saying:

Hello Everyone,
Here is the Friday update on how things are moving forward. Without further delay, here is the news for today:

• A little clarification on the update notification. The notification has stopped for all devices that have not yet taken the first update, however those that have taken the first update and are waiting for the second update to the current 8.1 build will continue to occur. At this point, I would recommend ignoring the update notification and wait for further updates from us.
• The update itself is not going to be available today, or likely early next week. We will continue to work on getting you this update but it will not be as fast as you would like. I know a lot of you would like a better timeline on when it will be available, and at this time I cannot commit to a date. I will however, commit to updating you next Thursday April 24th, 2014 with any additional news. If I have any news or details before then, I will of course update you at that time.

We appreciate you being eager to participate in the Windows Phone Developer Preview Program, and look forward to getting it to you as soon as possible.

[Update:  This is for all devices experiencing the 80188309, not just the Huawei devices.]

Thank you,
Eli A.

Has anyone of you facing this?

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