Update makes the Nokia 808 PureView even better

The Nokia 808 PureView is one of the best camera phones ever made, but now a new software update is set to improve the revolutionary device even further.

This update will enhance the imaging experience on your 808 PureView, and lucky owners will know that it is already pretty fantastic! 

After the update has been installed on your Nokia 808 PureView you will benefit from all these new imaging features: 

• Gallery Grid view when you have the phone in landscape
• Access to more functions when you open your images from the Gallery widget on your home screen – swipe through other images, zoom, share, edit, and send images faster.
• More information about your images, such as image resolution, ISO value, white balance setting, and file size,  and the location. When you are connected online, one click will show you on Nokia Maps where the photo was taken.
• Select and delete multiple photos in Gallery Grid
• New reset button in Creative mode to change all the settings back to default with a single touch

As well as all those imaging enhancements, this software update will also enable you to use these new functions on your phone:

• Updated browser (to version 8.3) with enhanced HTML5 support
• New and significantly faster keyboard
• Nokia Car Mode – easy access to your phone’s key features when you’re driving

Getting the update

This software update is being rolled out globally from today, 2 October. However, there may be regional variations in the precise delivery due to country and operator variants. 

To check if the update is available for you and to install the update, connect the phone to your PC and open Nokia Suite, or alternatively check the Software Update application on your device.

The Nokia 603, Nokia 700 and Nokia 701 will also get an update that includes the features such as the faster browser and Nokia Car Mode.

However, the imaging and gallery enhancements are for the Nokia 808 PureView only.

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From the lab: Lumia 920 image stabilization and 808 drop test at Nokia R&D (video)

Yesterday's lab installment gave us an opportunity to pit the Lumia 920 against competing smartphones in a low-light capture scenario, but Nokia's standard battery of tests is used to evaluate and improve far more than stills shooting. Several stops throughout the day brought us to a foam-filled sound chamber tasked with analyzing call quality in a variety of environments, a room with industrial freezers and ovens used to push the limits of operability, and a rig that can shoot with interchangeable sensors and apply image quality algorithms in real-time, without a handset in sight. Unfortunately, due to proprietary technologies and processes, we weren't permitted to photograph these first facilities, though we did manage to snap away at two other stations -- a platform that shifted up and down at adjustable speeds to test the Lumia 920's optical image stabilization, and a machine that drops smartphones against a block of concrete, used to simulate that all-too-frequent occurrence of handsets plunging towards pavement.

We've seen plenty examples of the 920's OIS capabilities this week, so we won't go into much more detail on that front, but specialized (and pricey) equipment enables engineers to introduce consistent processes -- this machine simulated hand shake at different speeds, and even with exaggerated movement, the benefits were clear. A separate building contained the drop test contraption, which releases devices from an adjustable height, letting them land directly on a block of polished concrete. We tested both the 808 PureView and a Samsung Galaxy S III in this manner (with roughly 100 Lumia prototypes currently available, Nokia wasn't quite willing to risk sending one to its death). Both smartphones remained in perfect working order following the drop, so it's likely that they'll be able to handle a similar fall during regular use as well (company reps offered to test our iPhone 5, but we declined handing it over). That wraps up our week at Nokia's facilities in Finland -- there will be plenty more to explore once we have a Lumia sample in hand, but you'll find the OIS test and concrete plunge videos ready right now, posted just after the break.

iPhone 5 and Nokia Lumia 920 face off with image stabilization test (hands-on video)

Nokia's Lumia 920 packs the industry's best image stabilization -- there's no questioning that -- thanks to a camera module that pairs both sensor and lens-based optical IS. The iPhone 5 also offers a notable improvement over its Apple-made predecessor on the video front, but considering that its stabilization is of the digital variety, we wouldn't expect it to top Nokia's new flagship. We had an opportunity to test both smartphones in a head-to-head demo at Nokia's research and development facility in Tampere, Finland, about two hours north of the company's Espoo headquarters. In fact, we're told that this is the very first such comparison shoot in the world, considering that the iPhone made it to market just last week and the only opportunity to shoot with a Lumia 920 is currently in the European country where the device was born.

As expected, the Nokia phone was able to capture far smoother video than what we snapped with the iPhone, with both devices secured side-by-side in a homemade foam holster. Unlike our handheld interview shoot earlier today, we pushed the limits a bit further this time, running through Nokia's parking lot and turning every which way as well. It's important to note that the Lumia 920 we used was a prototype, but its performance was still quite solid. You'll find the side-by-side video just past the break -- the Lumia 920 is on the left, with the iPhone clip on the right.

Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

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Apple iPhone 5 Vs Nokia Lumia 920 – Head-to-Head Comparison

Earlier, we brought you the ultimate battle of the two most popular smartphone vendors and their flagship devices. Having assessed the iPhone 5 of Apple and Samsung’s Galaxy S III, we found both to be technically advanced, and the differences between the two – such as screen and device size – are only important if one prefers a large display, or a smaller one.

To spice things up a little, we’re now going to pit the iPhone 5 up against another to-be-released beauty – Nokia Lumia 920. Announced last week, it offers a dual-core processor, Windows Phone 8 and a camera which – by the looks of things – will be the best smartphonesnapper available on the market.

Yes, it does look a great deal like its predecessor, the Lumia 900 but hey, doesn’t the iPhone 5 as well? Here, we run over the key tech specs, and if you’re in the market for a newsmartphone this fall, you’ll certainly want to check out these two:

As you can see, there is once again very little to choose between these very adequately-equipped smartphones. The iPhone 5 offers an Apple A6 processor, which is quite a bump from the Lumia’s dual-core Qualcomm composition, but with both the iPhone 4S and Lumia 900 as smooth as butter on iOS 5.x and Windows Phone 7.x respectively, such features shouldn’t make or break your choice.

Both pack in LTE, and the Lumia has the advantage of packing in NFC – something expected of the iPhone 5 right up until the last moment.

Nokia’s high-end devices have always packed in a decent camera (the N97′s snapper still looks rather good for a device five years of age), and with Apple having already shown us what the Sapphire-encrusted rear-camera can do, both will be perfect for those using Instagram or Flickr on a frequent basis.

Wireless charging offered by Lumia 920 is another plus over iPhone 5 if you are into that sort of thing.

The most decisive segment of the chart has to be the apps section, and for all the promise both Nokia and Windows Phone 8 offers, the success of the device and its platform will rest firmly on getting the developers’ backing. 100,000+ sounds like a lot, but with Apple almost at three quarters of a million now and counting, the Windows Phone Store needs filling up with Apps. Pronto.

In the end, it really comes down to the platform and ecosystem that you want to go with.

Still, of these two very solid devices, which is your winner? Share your sentiments via the comments section below.

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Nokia Releases An Infographic Of Their Own Explaining Why You Shouldn’t Get An iPhone 5

As you are almost certainly aware by now, the brand-new iPhone 5 is releasing tomorrow, and with consumers already queuing in their droves to be among the first to get their hands on the device, rivaling companies are queuing up to take a pop at Apple’s flagship.

The lengths companies have gone to makes it look like a touch of the Green-Eyed Monster,particularly with Apple’s shares in excess of $700 a pop, and with Samsung already having had its pound of flesh with an ad bashing the queuing Apple fanatics, Nokia has felt compelled to offer its own reasons why you shouldn’t buy an iPhone 5.

Rather than going down the direct advertising route, the Finnish company has decided to throw out an infographic, and as well as looking a tad bit desperate, it looks extremely rushed.

Clearly, Nokia was in such a hurry to release the illustration before the 21st that it forgot many of the key facts – mainly with regards to its own products. Yep, that’s right; although we’re used to companies erroneously pointing out flaws in rival’s device, Nokia cannot seem to differentiate between the Lumia 920 and 820.

The infographic, which you can see in its entirety below, is presented in a tiled-esque design, and – much like Windows’ new interface itself – has left some scratching their heads:

The Nokia Lumia 920 certainly looks impressive, and will attempt to do battle with the iPhone 5 when released at the end of next month, but this subjective, flawed graphic is unlikely to sway anybody. The Lumia 820 and 920 images have been swapped, and whilst we’d expect a Samsung or an HTC infographic to make such an error about Nokia, one wouldn’t expect the company itself to make such an embarrassing mistake.

Most of the categories are subjective, and if Nokia thinks all iPhone 5 fans are basing their purchases on it including the very best specs, then the company seems to be missing the point completely.

I am, like many techies, looking forward to seeing the Lumia 920 when it does hit the market, but it does appear the frustration on waiting for WP8 to release is taking its toll on Nokia.

The company is also pretty hacked off by HTC’s flagship 8X and mid-range 8S Windows devices, announced yesterday, blasting them as "tactical re-branding," and with so many interesting devices dropping over the next couple of months, we’ve an explosive Fall in store for tech fans.

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Nokia teases cyan Lumia 920 for a split second in promo video

Nokia introduced its Lumia 920 handset earlier this month, but one color that was curiously absent was cyan. We asked the handset maker why there was no cyan version of the Lumia 920, and a spokesperson told us that we "might" see a cyan version of the 920 in the future without going into specifics. Now the Finnish firm has started teasing a cyan version of the Lumia 920 in a series of videos.

It started with a teaser in a Windows Phone video last week, spotted on a table with a Nokia worker. But that wasn't conclusive enough proof, after all it could have been a Lumia 900. Nokia has followed up with an even more obvious teaser as part of its World of Red Bull app promotion video. In it you can see a cyan Lumia 920 flash up on screen for less than a second, a clear subliminal message that a cyan Lumia 920 is on the way. You'll spot it at the 38 second mark in the video below.

Thanks, Matija!

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Nokia Joins Samsung In Mocking iPhone 5 With Their Own Genius Swipe

The iPhone 5 is a hotly anticipated device, with pre-orders hitting the 2 million mark in the first 24 hours of launch, it is all set to be the most sought-after device for this holiday season. Although the announcement of the iPhone 5 brought about quite a bit of criticism from certain people who wanted Apple to introduce an all-new design for the device, a company spokeswoman has already claimed that the interest in the new iPhone is “incredible”.

It seems not everyone shares the consumer’s enthusiasm about Apple’s new hardware, with Nokia joining Samsung in taking a sly little dig at the iPhone creators as part of their Twitter-based Switch to Lumia hashtag campaign. It was literally a couple of days ago that Samsungreleased a print ad that lists the features of the new iPhone 5 and their Galaxy S III device side-by-side, taking the opportunity to have a little bash at Apple by including the tagline “it doesn’t take a genius”.

Smartphone fans will already be aware that Nokia has recently held a joint media event with Microsoft to announce their fantastic new Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 powered device that is looking likely to be a strong competitor for the iPhone 5. The tweet from the official Nokia Twitter account first of all lists some of the more notable Lumia 920 features, such as wireless charging and the advanced camera that ships with the device, but then also goes on to recycle the “it doesn’t take a genius” tagline that was printed as part of the Samsung ad.

It’s difficult to work out whether or not Nokia is in actual fact taking aim at Apple and the iPhone 5 in the same way that Samsung has, or if they are taking a rather cheeky little dig at the Korean electronics giants with their tweet. Regardless of their intentions, the Lumia 920 is undoubtedly a fantastic little creation and the fact remains that Apple, Samsung and Nokia all have extremely powerful and capable devices available, which means that consumers will definitely benefit from the strong competition. The only decision to make is whether or not you want to go with iOS, Android or step away from the big two and give Windows Phone 8 a try.

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