| Nokia set to pack high-end power into smaller Lumia 930 Feb 13th 2014, 15:00, by James Rogerson 
As if Nokia's Android-flavored Normandy handset wasn't enough to get us excited about the Finns' MWC 2014 announcements, we've now heard about two more. First up there's the Nokia Lumia 930 which, according to the Twitter tipster @NextLeaks, will have a 4.5-inch 1920 x 1080 display, a 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a 20MP camera and a 2700mAh battery. This isn't quite the first time we've come across the Lumia 930 - at the end of January the same tipster suggested that it might be the launch name of the Nokia Lumia 1520 mini, but these specs give us a much clearer picture of the device, pointing to a fairly high end phone which should slot in just below the Nokia Lumia 1820. Mid-range marvelThe Lumia 630/635 is totally new though and seems to be more of a mid-range device. According to NextLeaks it will have a 4.3 inch WVGA display, a 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, an 8MP camera and a 2000mAh battery. In the case of the 635 variant it will also have a dual-SIM card slot. Given that the UK seemingly has an aversion to dual-SIM phones we probably won't see the Lumia 635 over here, but the Lumia 630 could be a solid mid-range phone, positioned to compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini in Android land and actually packing a similar amount of power as the Windows Phone Nokia Lumia 920. If these phones are for real then they'll apparently be revealed at MWC, alongside the Nokia X, the Lumia 1820 and who knows what else. But bear in mind that NextLeaks is a new tipster with no real track record yet, so take these leaks with a pinch of salt. - Samsung is set to unveil a lot at MWC too, including the Galaxy S5
       |  | Gary Marshall: iAnywhere? iDoubt it - why Apple won't merge OS X with iOS Feb 13th 2014, 12:54, by Gary Marshall 
Here's an odd one: according to an analyst at JP Morgan, Apple is working on a "converged Mac OS/iOS operating system that allows an iPhone or iPad to dock into a specially configured display to run as a computer." The analysts have dubbed it "iAnywhere" and reckon we could see it in roughly a year's time because the "iPad has not stepped up to become the next growth chariot." You know things are serious when terms such as "growth chariot" are being bandied about. Just think. It could be as big as the Motorola Atrix, or Windows RT! The idea of a converged OS is fun, but it doesn't make a great deal of sense. What problem would it solve? We've already seen what happens when you try to combine desktop and mobile OSes for no good reason: you bring out Windows RT and everybody goes "huh?" Huh?I'm not hating on Windows here, but it does demonstrate what happens when you try to make an OS that's desktop and mobile and touch and mouse: it annoys everybody because it's too mobile-y for the desktop users and too desktop-y for mobile. Microsoft tried it, blew it, and has been backpedalling ever since. Meanwhile Apple's decidedly non-hybrid Macs have continued to take a greater share of the PC market's money. OS X and iOS are growing closer, but a merger seems unlikely. Here's why. Different strokes for different folksI reckon I'm a fairly typical computer user. I have a powerful, big-screened computer for work and for demanding tasks such as music production. I have a tablet for shouting at people on the internet when I'm on the sofa. And I have a phone for shouting at people on the internet when I'm on the bus. Each device has different priorities. There's some overlap, of course, but generally speaking my computer is all about the power, my phone the portability, my tablet the ability to wage war from my sofa and chuck videos to my Apple TV. You can take them out of their comfort zones, but that involves compromise: what's just great on a 27-inch screen won't be much fun on a phone, and apps designed for mobile use lack the power you expect from "proper" PCs. I'd no more write a book on an iPhone than I'd use an iMac to Instagram my dinner. The hardware lines may blur - the rumoured iPad Pro and 12-inch MacBook Pro, if they exist, will have broadly similar specs: flash storage, retina displays, multi-core processors, long battery life - but the software remains separate: iOS on an iMac would dumb it down, and OS X on an iPad would be about as much fun as Windows XP was on Tablet PCs. If you want to offer the best of both worlds you have three options. One, you can run two OSes, as an ATIV Q does with Windows and Android (or a Boot Camp-ing Mac does with OS X and Windows). Two, you can make a dual-mode OS like Microsoft did. Or three, you can do what Apple's already doing: share data and features, but keep the systems separate. That seems to be working pretty well so far. It's important to take Apple's pronouncements with a pinch of salt - when Apple says it won't do something, that often just means it isn't doing it right now - but I think Phil Schiller was telling the truth when he ruled out a merger of OS X and iOS. "You'll see them be the same where that makes sense," he said. "And you'll see them be different in those things that are critical to their success." Apple, it seems, is still thinking different.        | | Wireless charging powering forward for your mobile phones Feb 13th 2014, 12:27, by J Rogerson 
On Tuesday two wireless charging standards agreed to join forces and share their technologies so that both can improve. It's a move that will not only improve the standards of wireless charging technology but will also drive the industry towards a universal standard and in the process likely increase the adoption of it, turning it from a fairly niche technology to something which could one-day outright replace wired charging. Though in the short term its more likely just to mean that more phones and other devices will support it, while the uptake of wireless charging pads in coffee shops and other public spaces may increase too. Wireless charging gives you a lot more freedom with your device. Rather than being chained to a cable you can just put your phone or other device on a charging surface. No more searching for your charger or fiddling around plugging it in. Longer term it could also mean wireless charging abilities being built into tables and desks, so simply putting your phone down on them will charge it. The future's wirelessRight now there are three wireless charging standards: Power Matter Alliance (PMA), Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and the Wireless Power Consortium's Qi - and the former two have now teamed up. Previously any wireless charging solution would generally only be certified for one of those standards, but now it will be possible for them to incorporate technology from both PMA and A4WP. PMA has developed the Open Network API, which can turn individual charging spots into a global wireless power network, while A4WP has created the only wireless charging specification which uses magnetic resonance, a technology which enables devices to be charged without being in contact with anything. So now the two companies will be able to share those technologies and anything else they develop, meaning that they can all potentially be supported by devices, making wireless charging devices more adaptable. It should help usher in the next generation of wireless chargers and bring us one step closer to a wire free future.        | | Wireless charging powering forward for your mobile phones Feb 13th 2014, 12:27, by J Rogerson
On Tuesday two wireless charging standards agreed to join forces and share their technologies so that both can improve. It's a move that will not only improve the standards of wireless charging technology but will also drive the industry towards a universal standard and in the process likely increase the adoption of it, turning it from a fairly niche technology to something which could one-day outright replace wired charging. Though in the short term its more likely just to mean that more phones and other devices will support it, while the uptake of wireless charging pads in coffee shops and other public spaces may increase too. Wireless charging gives you a lot more freedom with your device. Rather than being chained to a cable you can just put your phone or other device on a charging surface. No more searching for your charger or fiddling around plugging it in. Longer term it could also mean wireless charging abilities being built into tables and desks, so simply putting your phone down on them will charge it. The future's wirelessRight now there are three wireless charging standards: Power Matter Alliance (PMA), Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and the Wireless Power Consortium's Qi - and the former two have now teamed up. Previously any wireless charging solution would generally only be certified for one of those standards, but now it will be possible for them to incorporate technology from both PMA and A4WP. PMA has developed the Open Network API, which can turn individual charging spots into a global wireless power network, while A4WP has created the only wireless charging specification which uses magnetic resonance, a technology which enables devices to be charged without being in contact with anything. So now the two companies will be able to share those technologies and anything else they develop, meaning that they can all potentially be supported by devices, making wireless charging devices more adaptable. It should help usher in the next generation of wireless chargers and bring us one step closer to a wire free future.   | | Sony Xperia Z2 stars in video leak with KitKat on board Feb 13th 2014, 11:06, by John McCann 
A video has popped up online claiming to show a fully working Sony Xperia Z2, which is expected to break cover at MWC 2014 in Barcelona. Tipped by Twitter user @recny0722, the video has shown up on YouTube with the headline "Sony Xperia Sirius D6503" - the codename and model ID which have been heavily linked with the Xperia Z2. The user who published the video notes in the description that the Xperia Z2 in shot isn't running final software as it's still in testing - although there's no way of verifying this information. Minor enhancementsThere isn't anything particularly groundbreaking shown in the video, but it does appear that the handset is running Android KitKat, with the wallpaper continuing behind the on screen navigation buttons - a feature which arrived with version 4.4. According to the network information on the lockscreen the phone has an EE SIM in it - suggesting the handset is in the UK. Take a look at the weather widget and the location stated is Coventry - England it is then. YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBaC6uAU5BoAn icon on the homescreen says "4K", while a 4K recording option resides in the camera app, reinforcing rumors that the Xperia Z2 will be able to record video in Ultra HD. Interestingly, the phone in the video says it has 36% battery left, yet the battery widget on the homescreen quotes "1 day 2 hours" life remaining - could the Xperia Z2 have a super juice pack inside? TechRadar will be reporting live from MWC 2014 to bring you all the latest from the show, including any products Sony may launch.   | | iPhone 6 to slim down for a 'June launch' Feb 13th 2014, 10:04, by J Rogerson 
While we've never been one to call the current crop of iPhones or iPads chunky little things, apparently the LEDS used to light the screen are just to big. As such, the iPhone 6 is likely to be slimmer than the iPhone 5S, according to sources from the 'Apple supply chain'. It's also likely to not gain any weight despite apparently having a larger 4.7 inch screen. The sources, which were reported on by LEDinside, claimed that Apple would achieve this by using a 2mm thinner '0.4t side-view type' LED backlight, rather than the '0.6t side-view type' LED that current models use. Early riserThe same sources also claimed that Apple might bring the iPhone 6 to market as early as June. That's a date which could raise a few eyebrows given that in recent years Apple has been releasing its handsets around September. On the other hand we've heard the June rumour before and Apple does host its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, which would be an ideal time to reveal a new phone - which could mean this new technology will be used for the much-vaunted iPhablet Apple apparently has in the works. It's worth pointing out that these leaks have nothing to do with the fake images that appeared earlier, even though they too suggested a slimmer design. Apple has a history of making its phones slimmer and lighter over time and it's long been rumoured that the new iPhone might have a bigger screen, so none of this comes as too much of a surprise. The supply chain sources also referred to the next iPad, claiming that it would be larger than the iPad Air, probably coming in at 12 inches and that it too would have a smaller LED backlight module to keep it slim and light.        | | LG G Pro 2 launched with camera tricks and 'knock to unlock' Feb 13th 2014, 09:25, by John McCann 
We all knew it was coming. Hell, even LG had revealed details of its upcoming phablet on its own website, but now the LG G Pro 2 has now been officially launched. The LG G Pro 2 succeeds last year's G Pro, bringing with it a larger 5.9-inch full HD display (1920 x 1080), the same 2.26GHz quad-core processor you'll find in the LG G2, 3GB of RAM, 16GB/32GB of storage and the addition of a microSD slot. These specs put the G Pro 2 up there with the top phablets around, and the likes of the Galaxy Note 3, One Max and Xperia Z Ultra now have a new contender to worry about. Snap happyRound the back the G Pro 2 sports a 13MP camera with OIS+ technology, and LG has stuffed in some nifty tricks for you to enjoy. You'll be able to record video as 120fps, allowing for one-half slow motion, one-fourth slow motion and original speed playback, plus there's the option to record in Ultra HD, 4K - much like the Galaxy Note 3. 
The G Pro 2 also features "magic focus", allowing you to choose the depth of focus after you've taken an image - something we saw Qualcomm show off during its Uplinq conference in 2013. Jumping on the selfie bandwagon the G Pro 2 uses less of the screen to show your ugly mug when in front camera (2.1MP lens) mode, providing a white glow to bring out all your best features. More, more moreLG has further developed its "Knock on" screen wake function, with the G Pro 2 allowing you to tap out a little sequence to unlock your handset. There's good news when it comes to the operating system with the latest flavor of Google's platform on board - Android 4.4 KitKat - and of course LG has overlaid this with its own UI. 
A 3200mAh is in charge of keeping you going throughout the day, while 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC will keep you connected. Unfortunately though the press release states that the G Pro 2 has only been introduced to the Korean market, while "availability of G Pro 2 in markets outside of Korea has not yet been determined." The handset will be at MWC 2014 however, and so too will TechRadar, so keep an eye out for our hands on LG G Pro 2 review in the coming weeks.        | | Updated: Those iPhone 6 photos were just renders after all Feb 13th 2014, 09:11, by Michelle Fitzsimmons 
Update: Reddit to the rescue! The near-convincing photos have turned out to be renders created by Martin Hajek. As Redditor colinstalter points out: "He uses the same smudge texture in all of his renderings. Maybe now the media blitz will stop." That seems unlikely. Original story continues... First come the whispers, then the spec, size and release date rumors. Now, seemingly right on schedule, come the photos. Sonny Dickson, who gave us pics of the iPad Air and iPad mini 2 before Apple announced them, is back with what he claimed are photos of the iPhone 6's back casing. As The Verge pointed out, it appears the original source of the images is an anonymous Twitter account, @mornray886. Images posted to that account include the front of the phone, larger screen and all. The shell is in space gray, stamped with Apple's signature black bitten fruit. It's hard to make out dimensions from the images, but Dickson said that true to the rumors, the new iPhone will have a screen bigger than 4 inches. He described the iPhone's design as a cross between the new iPad and the iPod touch, and there certainly appear to be elements of those devices in the limited sample size. 
What these images (maybe) tell usThe photos, if authentic, show some striking changes are on the way for Apple's new iPhone. The bezel is significantly trimmed from the iPhone 5S, allowing for a larger screen. Reports have indicated the iPhone 6 display will go all the way up to 4.8 inches. Others have said Apple will launch two big screen phones this year, one with a 4.5-inch-plus screen and another above 5 inches. Unlike what a report from Tuesday suggested, the phone here isn't totally bezel-free, though the sides are nearly gone and the top and bottom have been clipped. The parts also reveal a phone noticeably slimmer than the 5S, and while it may be a trick of the eyes, the microphone on the back appears to be oval in shape, not a circle. The one main design constant between the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 6 (if we are indeed looking at it) is the Touch ID button.        | | The Oppo Find 7 with a 2K display might have a 1080p twin Feb 13th 2014, 00:58, by Michael Rougeau 
Chinese electronics maker Oppo was more than happy in December to confirm that its Find 7 smartphone will sport a 2K resolution display, but now it seems like there may be a standard HD version in the works as well. After all, QHD 2K screens pack a lot of pixels in - 2,560 x 1,440, to be precise - and the benefit to consumers has yet to be demonstrated. Having a cheaper version with a 1080p display sure makes a lot of sense. Now Oppo has posted on the Chinese social and blogging network Weibo saying that Finds are coming - "are," not "is," as CNET points out. And the site claims that a benchmark test leak in early February pegged the Oppo Find 7 with a 1080p display - curious, since we know that it actually has a 2K screen. Unless there are twoEither clue might be an error or a mistake in phrasing, but combined they could point to something; a 1080p Find 7 being released in addition to the 2K Find 7. Oppo may not want to bet all in on 2K screen tech for its next flagship, and having two SKUs would allow it to cover multiple price points while still nailing the high-res wow factor. Besides this speculation about the display, little else is know about the Find 7, but it's expected to debut at 798 Art Zone in Beijing on March 19. The pixel raceOppo is far from the only company gearing up for the 2K phone race, though. Samsung confirmed in January that it's working on not only 2K smartphone displays, but absurdly dense 4K smartphone screens as well. In fact the upcoming Galaxy S5 may be the company's first QHD phone. Back in December even Apple was rumored to be testing 2K and 4K resolution iPads as well. Still, it remains to be seen how many pixels is too many.        | | Verizon teases 'more,' signs point to higher data caps, lower Edge prices Feb 12th 2014, 22:19, by Michelle Fitzsimmons 
Like the footfalls of Godzilla, something big from Verizon is lingering right around the corner. The carrier had this to say on its website earlier: "Get ready to learn #more about how Verizon Wireless is changing the game - again." And no, Big Red isn't just trying to fit in with the cool kids by throwing in a superlative hashtag. "#more" appears to be a not-so-veiled reference to a "More Everything" campaign said to get off the ground Thursday. Leaked documents picked up by Android Police reveal More Everything includes increased data caps for Shared Everything plan holders, lower prices for Edge members and limited-time early Edge upgrades for those on contract. Current Share Everything customers look poised to be automatically shifted to the increased data cap plans. But Verizon isn't done there; double network bandwidth, 25GB free Verizon Cloud storage and international messaging from the US reportedly round out Big Red's "more" ambitions. We should find out if all this is really as good as it sounds tomorrow.   | | Android apps on Windows? Microsoft might let it happen Feb 12th 2014, 21:37, by Michael Rougeau 
Microsoft may have a solution in the works for its Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 app deficit, but some inside the company reportedly aren't on board yet. It's simple: Microsoft's desktop, tablet and smartphone operating systems lack the bustling app ecosystem of a platform like, say, Android - so why not enable Android apps to run on Windows and Windows Phone devices? That's exactly what the company is considering, according to The Verge, which spoke with "sources familiar with Microsoft's plans." But these sources report that Microsoft executives are torn, with some of the mindset that the long-term risks might outweigh the benefits. Besides, as The Verge points out, this has been tried before - by BlackBerry - and it didn't work then. Why would it now? Forking Android overOf course, Microsoft is not BlackBerry. That much is obvious. And if Microsoft is really letting Nokia, which it bought in 2013, go ahead with the Finnish phone maker's "Normandy" Android device, then the Windows company is clearly not totally repulsed by the idea of using Android for its own means. Of course, the most recent report suggests that the Nokia Android phone will ship without many of the Google apps and services typically found on Android devices - including the Google Play Store itself - in favor of Nokia- and Microsoft-built alternatives. But The Verge's sources say Microsoft doesn't want to deal with the hassle of creating its own "fork" of Android, and that simply enabling Android apps to run on Windows might be an easier solution in the short term. To that end the site suggests Microsoft might work with BlueStacks, a company that for years has been enable Android apps to run on Windows devices. Whatever happens, it seems Microsoft is at least considering taking drastic measures to solve its app deficit, which may be a sign of just how desperate things have become for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. - Here's what TechRadar thought of Microsoft's latest OS update, Windows 8.1.
       | | Latest HTC One 2 snaps put a kink in earlier leaks Feb 12th 2014, 20:20, by JR Bookwalter 
Oh HTC, how you love to tease us so! Even as the Taiwanese manufacturer announces plans to target the cheaper end of the smartphone spectrum, new images surface from the higher end of the food chain. A pair of new images purported to be of the HTC M8 have popped up on the radar, and they come bearing gifts for fans of the company's flagship smartphones. Also referred to as the HTC One 2, the handset pictured above surfaced earlier this week on the website HK-Android.info, looking an awful lot like an improved version of the HTC One it's expected to replace. The most notable change here is the home button is front and center in place of the HTC logo, although this image seems to indicate capacitive touch is being used instead of the on-screen software buttons suggested by earlier rumors. Say cheeseThe HTC M8 has previously been tipped to feature a 5-inch, 1080 x 1920 LCD display powered by a Snapdragon 800 processor. It is also said to have 2GB of RAM and run Android 4.4 KitKat with HTC Sense 6.0. While those specs don't appear to have changed, the back of the handset seems to indicate big changes ahead for the camera, judging from the dual LED flash clearly on display here. The positioning of the flash lines up with previous leaks, though one such dual flash image was deemed to have been conjured thanks to Photoshop magic by an HTC employee. The sequel to HTC's critically acclaimed One (which won a 2013 Editor's Choice nod from TechRadar) has been rumored to arrive with an improved version of the UltraPixel camera, which theoretically produces higher quality images from a lower megapixel count. All welcome changes, but there doesn't seem to be anything particularly groundbreaking here, so HTC might want to stay the course on those lower-priced handsets if it wants to make it through 2014 unscathed. - No HTC One for you? Check out our review of the latest LG G2 instead!
       | | Normandy may not be Nokia's only Android phone this year Feb 12th 2014, 19:15, by klee 
Rumors of the Nokia Normandy are heating up, but new whispers say it may only be the first of a whole pack of Android-powered phones from the Finnish firm. Word from an Artesyn Technologies source is that says the phone company will have more Android phones coming this year, including several higher-end models. Supposedly this new slew of phones powered by Google's mobile OS will be revealed sometime between May and June. The source says the phones will come at different price points, but there's no word if it will be able to reach the Play Store unlike Normandy. But phones may stay low endMicrosoft, which is in the final stages of finalizing its purchase of Nokia, has reportedly put its new acquisition through the chop shop and leaving it with the low-end Asha and feature phone departments. Meanwhile, teams involved with Nokia's more notable hardware bits including PureView cameras, HAAC microphones, and ClearBlack displays have been moved to Redmond. Taking these technology shifts into account, its possible that a majority of Nokia's Android phones could come as budget handsets with the Asha overlay - essentially a faux-smartphone tiled, touchscreen interface. Nokia's Android pathfinderThus far, the only Android Nokia handset we've seen evidence for is Normandy. The phone will reportedly debut at MWC 2014 and it's already shaping up to be an abnormal little droid. Instead of accessing the Play Store, Microsoft plans to supply the handset with its own apps, including Here Maps, MixRadio, and Nokia's own shop of Android apps. It's already odd enough to see an almost-Microsoft-owned company putting anything but a Windows Phone OS on any handset let along multiple, but we'll let you know if we spot any other goodies from Nokia featuring Google's green bot.        | | Samsung Galaxy S5's new Touchwiz icons pop up in colourful leak Feb 12th 2014, 16:55, by Hugh Langley 
When Samsung tweeted a teaser for its MWW 2014 Unpacked event this week, most of us believed it was a pretty big hint at the new Touchwiz design coming on the Galaxy S5. A new screenshot has now appeared that could confirm that we (and the rest of the internet) were on the money. The picture could either be from a Tizen phone or the Samsung Galaxy S5 itself. Either way, the icon styles match those from the invitation, and two of them – the 'Curiosity' and 'Outdoor' icons – are identical. Tizen, Tizen, burning bright We're big fans of these rather funky new flat, circular icons, so here's hoping they do make it into the S5 after all of this.
The handset is also expected to come with a 2.5GHz quad core processor, 3GB of RAM and a 20MP rear camera. Other hints in the invite suggested Samsung will also be putting more focus on fitness and privacy. Fingerprint scanner ahoy? Meanwhile we're expecting to hear more about Samsung's Tizen very soon - quite possibly as soon as MWC.        | | Video: These are the 10 best smartphones you can buy right now Feb 12th 2014, 16:28, by Owen Hughes 
Our top 20 best phones list always draws a bit of controversy. Nobody wants to see their handset of choice left out of the lineup, and the endless power struggle between Apple and Android fans means one side always ends up going home with their feelings hurt. Still, there can only be one winner. We saw a lot of movement at the end of last year and after a couple of nice surprises in early 2014, we've revised our list of the best mobiles currently on the market around the globe. In the video below, we've cut down our selection to cover just the top 10. So, if you're currently on the lookout for a new phone and are only interested in the best of the best, click the play button and find out which mobile deserves that lonely space in your pocket. YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu1TMMrt0TQ  | | Nokia Lumia Icon unveiled for Verizon, struts juicy specs for under $200 Feb 12th 2014, 14:00, by Michelle Fitzsimmons 
It could be a Carnak gag: Coco Chanel, Marlon Brando and a new Nokia phone - opens envelop - what are three icons? Previously leaked by Verizon itself, the Nokia Lumia Icon is finally making its official debut. It may not take the world by storm like its Johnny Carson cohorts, but the new Windows Phone is a solid device with some tantalizing specs. Its 1920 x 1080 5" Full HD OLED display packs 441ppi, and is encased in a 5.39 x 2.79 x 0.39 inch form factor. The Icon's edges are curved and are lined by an aluminum ring, giving the handset what Nokia called a smooth and ergonomic feel. Packing a high-grade 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, the phone houses 2GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU. Build-in storage hugs 32GB, and a 2,420 mAh battery keeps the Icon performing. We'll need to test this power pack to see if it can hold up to a day's worth of use, but customers may be drawn to the Icon's built-in wireless charging capabilities. The charging pad sounds like a separate purchase. Verizon customers (this is a Big Red-only phone, folks) will find it starting February 20 online and in stores, priced at $199.99 with a new two-year activation. It will be available in the not-so-flashy color options of black and white. Other Lumia Icon specs and featuresAs for its cameras, a 20MP PureView snapper with Zeiss Optics and Auto Focus sits on the rear. It features dual-capture, meaning users can snag 5MP oversampled plus 19MP (4:3) shots or 16MP (16:9) full resolution images. Optical image stabilization, f/2.4, wide angle lens and ability to shoot HD 1080p video at 30 FPS round out the back camera's feature set. Facing front is a 2MP sensor, capable of taking 1.2MP still shots and 720p video. Sound is a main selling point for the new Icon, and Nokia has created a little drag race demo to showcase its four digital, sound-sucking microphones: YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOSzGfS6qjU&feature=youtu.beThe Icon's nooks are filled with Nokia software goods, like Here Maps with LiveSight sight recognition, MixRadio, Storyteller, Camera and Beamer. The handset runs Windows Phone 8 as well as Nokia's camera-boosting Lumia Black software. Icon owners will find the phone has that added third column of Live Tiles found in the likes of the Lumia 1520.   | |
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