Nokia Lumia 920 'Nokia has not been finished'

'Nokia has not been finished'. So that seems predicted by mobile phone vendors who had triumphed by more than a decade. It is expected the same when Nokia launched the Lumia 920. Nokia Lumia 920 4G Windows Phone, Black (AT&T)

Lumia 920 is Nokia's first mobile phone is embedded with Windows Phone 8, a new operating system from Microsoft. Once before, the mobile OS is a stop on the version of Windows 7 - Last update 7.8.

Destiny is not defined by Nokia Lumia 920 only. But as a high end phone that belongs to the Finnish company, of course there is a 'pride' is at stake.

Through Lumia 920, Nokia does not only rely on the ability of the operating system Windows Phone 8. There is a design to additional features made ​​by Nokia to offset competitors.

 

           Time ago known as the owners of Nokia phones with high taste. However lost interest when it obtained less Lumia 920 is present. Why? Because there is no significant change in terms of design when compared to Lumia 900. Seem monotonous. Furthermore there is no significant change in shape, Lumia 920 also arguably very hard to put on pants pocket and grasped.

Here the full specifications Nokia Lumia 920
- Display: 4.5 Inch (1280 x 768 pixels)
- Weight: 185 grams
- Processor: 1.5 Ghz Snapdragon S4 dual core
- Camera: 8.7 megapixel PureView
- Connectivity: 3G/LTE
- Memory: 32 GB/7GB on SkyDrive
- Operating System: Windows Phone 8
- Battery: 2000 mAh BP-4GW
- MicroSIM: Yes

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Nokia Lumia 710 5MP Camera, 3G, 8GB Memory, 1.4 GHz Processor, 7.5 Mango, Wi-Fi, Micro SIM, Factory Unlocked World Mobile Smartphone - Unlocked Phone - No Warranty - Black

Technical Details

Nokia Lumia 710 5MP Camera, 3G, 8GB Memory, 1.4 GHz Processor, 7.5 Mango, Wi-Fi, Micro SIM, Factory Unlocked World Mobile Smartphone - Unlocked Phone - No Warranty - Black
• GSM Bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; WCDMA/HSPA 1900/2100
• ClearBlack display, 3.7" touchscreen
• Bing, Internet Explorer 9, HTML5, Wi-Fi
• Camera: 5 MP Auto Focus, LED Flash and HD Video
• 8 GB mass memory (no slot for micro-SD cards) plus SkyDrive cloud storage. SDRAM memory: 512 MB

 

I had been using an iPhone 3GS for a few years (and have been an AT&T customer in general for years before that) when I started to realize just how much I was paying for AT&T's service but how little I was using it, or the talk minutes part of it anyway. I had thousands of roll over minutes and hundreds expiring every month. I no longer felt I was getting any value from their service. I looked around to try and find some savings and realized that by buying my phone up front and bringing it to T-mobile, I could be saving $20 per month. The phone does pay for itself eventually.

So anyway - I am supposed to be reviewing this phone. I have been curious about the WP7 phones for a while and was happy to finally make the jump. The phone itself is attractive enough and the additional software provided by Nokia makes their handsets even better than the other WP7 phones out there. The Drive GPS app is much more than I expected from preinstalled software. It has day/night mode, a good selection of voices, and speed alerts. Plus the maps are downloaded to the phone so you never have to wait for them to load.

The hubs and live tiles concept takes a while to get used to, but now that I have adapted, I wondered how I lived without them. Hubs make the folders in iOS seem useless in comparison. And live tiles are like notifications that display on the individual tile. It is a very cool concept and well executed.

I never thought I would use the FM radio, but the park where I go to walk has poor coverage by T-Mobile and I was not able to stream internet music there. I just switched to the radio and found an appropriate station with good reception. It worked fantastic.

Also, the phone came with a pretty good pair of headphones, which don't seem to be included when purchasing from T-Mobile.

There are few negative points to this phone: It is an international phone, so I was disappointed to find that the wall charger I got was the European standard and was worthless to me. However I was able to attach the cable to the USB wall plug that came with the iPhone and charge that way. Charging seems to be a little slow using USB, but I have ordered a proper wall adapter and hopefully that will remedy the slow charging.

Also, the volume when listening to audio on the phone is good but not great. Although songs which have been downloaded through the Zune store sound much stronger than streaming audio.

8GB of flash storage may not seem like enough to some people. My old 3GS had twice as much, but I never cam close to filling it. I am trying to force myself more and more into the cloud and having a smaller amount of storage helps that. I store my pictures on SkyDrive instead of on the phone and I use streaming services when possible to keep from having to download music to the phone itself. And I imagine that Microsoft will improve the cloud features of WP7 further as the platform continues to mature.

Finally, apps. Before purchasing the phone, I had scoured the Marketplace looking for WP7 equivalents to my iPhone apps. I was not able to find everything, but in most cases I was able to find an equivalent that worked just as well. Some of the apps lack a few of the features of their iOS counterparts, but they seem to be updated on a regular basis and forum posts show a commitment to creating equal features across all platforms.

So in the end, I am happy with the phone. It is not a perfect phone, but it is a huge improvement, both in the hardware and software, over my old iPhone.

IMPORTANT NOTE: I became aware after using this phone for a while that it does not work with T-Mobiles 3G/4G network. I blamed T-Mobile till I realize that their high speed data requires a phone which operates at both the 1700 MHz and 2100 MHz frequencies. This phone can't use the 1700 MHz band. While the phone still does voice, text, and (very slow) 2G (EDGE, GPRS)on the T-Mobile network, you cannot take advantage of the high speed mobile data. Had I researched this in advance, I could have saved myself some money and both myself and the seller the hassle of returning the phone. I am not bad mouthing the phone or the seller at all. The frequencies it operates at are listed in the product description. I just did not do enough homework and was operating on assumptions when I made the purchase. I am sure it works in Europe and maybe even other mobile carriers in the US, but not T-Mobile. I still have this same phone, but have returned this purchase and bought one directly from T-Mobile.

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Windows Phone Steals Third Position in US Smartphone Market

When it comes to the smartphone market, the first two positions are taken. Apple and Google have been going at it for a couple of years now, with the Cupertino giant unlikely to cede its position for some time to come. The other companies in the market are left to scrap it out for the remainder of the market share, which isn’t much as the two leading giants take up a large piece of the pie. This is the case for Microsoft and Research in Motion (RIM), who have been battling for third position in the US market.

Microsoft Topples RIM

According to the latest reports, the BlackBerry OS has been overtaken by Windows Phone to the third position. The performance for devices running on Windows Phone has been far better than BlackBerry during the last quarter of 2012. The strong showing in the market enabled Microsoft to topple RIM and take the number three spot in the smartphone market in the US. The amazing thing is that this is the first time in nearly seven years that Microsoft has gone ahead of RIM.

BlackBerry in Trouble

BlackBerry is in trouble. There is no doubt that the smartphone has not been selling as well as it should have been. Microsoft has swooped in and taken up a significant portion of its market niche. Some reports suggest that BlackBerry sales are the lowest they have been in the past decade. This does not bode well for RIM or for BlackBerry. Its hold on the fourth position is starting to look shaky and it is quite possible it might be overtaken in the not too distant future.
However, the situation may actually improve for the smartphone once the new model hits the market. BlackBerry 10 has recently been launched around the globe and will come to the US in a couple of months. It all depends on whether the devices running on BlackBerry 10 manage to perform well in the other countries. A failure to perform well would mean the trend might continue when the devices are finally released in the US.

Microsoft on a Roll

The Windows 8 OS might not have performed to expectations but Microsoft is on a roll as far as its Windows Phone devices are concerned. A recently released report shows that working people are more inclined towards buying Microsoft tablets as compared to the iPad. Being able to topple the BlackBerry OS in the US smartphone market represents another victory for the company. It gives them a chance to answer the critics that had stated Microsoft won’t be able to compete in the handheld devices market.
Windows Phone 8 devices have been praised and continue to sell well. At present, more people are using Windows Phone 8 devices than Windows Phone 7. If this trend continues, Microsoft is likely to strengthen its hold on the third position and maybe even make a move towards second. It all depends on how well BlackBerry 10 fares after being released in the US.
source:http://techbeat.com/2013/02/windows-phone-steals-third-position-in-us-smartphone-market/

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HTC Windows Phone 8X

HTC being a loyal user platform Windows Phone (WP) since two years ago when Microsoft announced WP7. WP7 phones including the HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Mozart and HTC HD7. Then, when Microsoft launches WP7.5 Mango in september last year, HTC launched the HTC Radar participate.

When Microsoft launched into one of the top three operating systems in the mobile market with WP8, HTC is one of the four co-mentioned hardware. Not to be outdone by Nokia, HTC and Microsoft simultaneously announced two special phones for Microsoft's new mobile operating system - Windows Phone 8X and 8S.

Windows Phone 8X is a high end HTC phones, which will compete with the Nokia Lumia 920 and Samsung Ativ S. How HTC severity compared WP8 phones with the same operating system? Here's a brief description of the specification and its comparison with three other WP8 phones.

 

Known as the HTC Hub, which was later renamed the "HTC", this application provides access to weather information, statistical and share news. In addition to these three categories, users can add more countries or cities (for the weather), the index (for stocks) and subscriptions (for news).

The main features of HTC Windows Phone 8X

•      Windows Phone 8
•      4.3-inch Super LCD 2/1280 x 720 pixels
•      Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1.5 GHz
•      RAM 1 GB
•      16 GB internal memory (no memory card slot)
•      8 megapixel camera, auto focus / lens F2.0 / BSI / HTC ImageChip / 1080p video recorder
•      2.1 megapixel front camera / Ultra-wide-angle / lens f/2.0 / HTC ImageChip / 1080p video  recorder
•      Hardware and software Beats Audio
•      1800 mAh battery (non-removable)
•      132.35 x 66.2 x 10.2 mm
•      130 grams

As WP8 phones have been marketed, HTC WP8X features three touch navigation buttons (Back, Home, Search) under a 4.3-inch Super LCD. The camera is located at the front left corner of the screen, which seems unusual since most phones put the camera in the middle front or right of the screen.

Though charming design, ease of access to the Power and volume controls are not we found on this phone. Both of these buttons are too deep and does not stand out at all from the phone body, causing difficulties when pressed. This is quite disturbing considering the design of this phone spends a long time, regardless of the aspect of usage.

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Nokia Introduces 3D Printing Kit for Lumia 820

Nokia Lumia 820 has a removable shell, and those shells are already available in a wide range of colors. However, with 3D printing slowly gaining popularity, Nokia has introduced a 3D printing kit for this popular phone.
3D printing has been around for quite some time now, and has made surprisingly slow progress when it comes to expanding its own niche. 3D printers are shaped like printers, but they are a manufacturing device. The users instruct the device to produce a product by providing it with detailed schematics, and the printer uses resigns, glues, cellulose, and other material to ‘print out’ (read manufacture) the product.
Through 3D printing, your everyday accessories can be highly customized, and Nokia has seen the potential in this regard. Through the 3D printing kit, Nokia has put the power of design in the hands of the user. Now you can design your own Lumia 820 shell with colors, materials, text etc of your own choice. You could opt for a water proof material, a glow in the dark material, or ordinary plastic. You could choose to leave room for a butter knife or a torch. In other words, you could simply go crazy and design a shell that turns your Lumia 820 into a device from the future; the possibilities are endless.

Nokia aims to cater to put the power in the hands of the users through this step. While 3D printers are not all that common, but this is the first such option available for a smartphone in the market. The 3D printing development kit contains 3D templates, best practices, recommended materials, and case specs. Through 3D printing, a talented designer could develop designs that cater to a local niche market, and a local distributor can then sell those designs in abundance.
The 3D printing kit is aimed at individual users and retailers/distributors alike. While the individual users gain a chance to develop their own custom Lumia 820; distributors can make use of this opportunity to create and sell a wide variety of Lumia 820 shells and make a nice profit.
Although Staples has announced it would start offering 3D printing services to its customers throughout Europe, 3D printers are still uncommon, expensive, and hard to find (in case you are not buying). Furthermore, the material required to build a durable shell for Nokia 820 may not be supported by an ordinary 3D printer.

These two factors make the 3D printing kit a bit of a niche offer; although anyone can download it, but not many will be able to practically use it due to non-availability of 3D printers and materials. The cost associated with 3D printers is also high, so the initiative by Nokia is being dubbed as “ahead of its time” by many critics.
The release of 3D printing kit for Lumia 820 by Nokia is the first step towards empowering users in smartphone designs. In the future, we can expect Apple and Samsung to follow in Nokia’s footsteps.
source :http://techbeat.com/2013/01/nokia-introduces-3d-printing-kit-for-lumia-820/

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Nokia Lumia 920 Review

Nokia has recently launched its latest version of Windows 8 smartphone, named Nokia Lumia 920.

 Lumia 920 uses a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM. Nokia Lumia 920 comes with HD + PureMotion screen size 4.5 inches. The screen is capable of delivering a maximum resolution of 1,280 x 768, and 25% brighter screen than the best panels on the market.

Nokia Lumia 920 Super Sensitive Touch technology. This technology enables the display to detect touches, although the users wearing gloves or fingernails.

Smartphone which weighs 148 grams and measures 4.5 inch Gorilla Glass screen, it has an 8 megapixel camera can deliver sharp images. Additionally, this camera can take video with 1080p resolution.

For those of you that have need of GPS on your smartphone, Nokia Maps on Nokia Lumia 920 can not be doubted his quality as navigation.

One of the benefits of Nokia Maps is Nokia city wear. In this fitu you can take advantage of camera-based augmented reality to find food or a favorite place just by turning on the camera.

In addition, Nokia Drive and Nokia Maps more complete with additional mapping indoors. In the shopping center you can find the location of your favorite stores to shop with a map of the Nokia Lumia 920.

Nokia Lumia 920 2.000mAh supported by battery capacity, Lumia 920 is also equipped with wireless charging technology. Support charging wirelessly present in Nokia Lumia 920 using the method of induction. For battery charging, users simply attach Lumia 920 into a pad. and comes with 4G technology

What is 4G?

4G is a wireless technology term meaning "Fourth Generation." 4G follows 3G as the latest addition to AT&T's mobile broadband network. When combined with enhanced backhaul, 4G means faster speeds,
where data transfers take less time to complete.

AT&T has upgraded the software of its nationwide mobile broadband network with HSPA+ which, with enhanced backhaul, enables speeds up to 4x faster than AT&T's already fast mobile broadband speeds. And now, AT&T is evolving to even faster 4G speeds with the launch of AT&T's 4G LTE technology in select markets.

Backhaul is one of the major pieces of a telecommunications network. Think of it as the limbs connecting AT&T's cell towers with AT&T's backbone network that provides access to the Internet.
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Connectivity Ultra-fast 4G LTE connectivity via AT&T's HSPA+ network Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go. AT&T Mobile Hotspot capable enabling you to connect multiple devices--from tablets to gaming devices--to the phone's 3G/4G cellular connection via Wi-Fi. Onboard GPS for navigation and location services Optional AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and re-routing options Bluetooth connectivity (version 3.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles Hardware 1.5 GHz Qualcomm dual-core processor speeds up everything--from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work 4.5-inch ClearBlack OLED capacitive touchscreen with PureMotion HD Communications & Internet HTML 5 web browser for accessing real web sites. Text (SMS) and picture/video (MMS) messaging Access to popular instant messaging services Personal and work e-mail

Camera Rear-facing camera Eight megapixels with autofocus, image processing chip and dual LED flash HD 1080p video recording with Carl Zeiss optics 1.2-Megapixel front camera for video chats and self portraits. Multimedia Facebook and Twitter integration so you can always stay connected Camera tools let you easily share photos Memory 32 GB internal memory and available SkyDrive cloud storage

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Windows Phone 7.8 for Nokia guide for flashing the firmware

Most mobile devices obtained from a network operator have a branded version of the ROM firmware that includes such things as a customised splash screen on bootup,, customised themes with colourised menus and applications specific to that network. Devices bought as SIM free are usually unbranded.




      The main benefits your device are:

• (that is, removing the branded ROM and installing the manufacturers default ROM) is that OS updates are usually released first to unbranded devices, before branded ones are upgraded.
• Getting rid of the (usually awful) operator logo splash screen(s).
• *UNCONFIRMED* Enabling ADC on boot up so that the network settings are read from the SIM card (see this thread and this thread) as the branded versions of the firmware do not have this enabled.

I have reflashed my firmware from Orange 11451 to Unbranded 11501, using the steps detailed below. I have tried to be as non-technical as possible, but please be careful, ESPECIALLY during the flashing process - I don't want you to brick your phone.

* THIS WILL NOT REMOVE THE SIM LOCK / NETWORK LOCK FROM YOUR DEVICE * A sim-locked phone will still be locked to the operator after debranding *

Pre-requisites:
a) Download NaviFirm (this tool allows you to obtain nokia firmwares for all nokia devices, and including all variants).
b) Download Nokia Care Suite v5 (this version includes support for Lumia 710 and 800).

During the Care Suite installation, you may be asked to download and install some Microsoft VC re-distributables. Once you have done this, re-start the installation.


Preparation
c) On your nokia lumia 800, in your app list, open the settings, scroll down and choose "about".

• click "more information" and note the firmware revision number that is currently on your device.
• it will look something like "1600.2479.7740.11451"

Download the firmware from Nokia
d) Using NaviFirm, download the "country variant" version of the latest nokia lumia 800 firmware (At the time of writing, version 11501):

• In the products list, enter the filter "RM-801" (filters are entered at the bottom of the application window)
• Under releases, choose the one that you noted in step 2.
• Under the variants list, filter for "GB" (or your country code if outside the UK)
• You will see a list of variants for GB, for example, Vodafone, Orange etc.
• Select the "country variant" firmware version, this is the unbranded original Nokia release.
• Finally, click the download button.

  
NB: I did attempt to flash the same firmware version (IE unbranded 11451 over the top of branded 11451, but it fails saying that it already exists. If you have the latest firmware on your device, please rollback to an older version using Zune and the backup created during your previous upgrade process OR use this guide to flash an older version onto your device).


Copy firmware
e) We need to copy the downloaded firmware into the Nokia suite

• Open Nokia Care Suite by right clicking and choosing RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR
• Double click on the Product Support Tool from the list.
• In the File->Settings menu, copy the products path (eg C:\ProgramData\Nokia\Packages\Products)
• Using Windows Explorer, make sure the above directory exists. You may need to unhide system files if you cannot see this directory.
• Create a new directory called RM-801 in this folder.
• Copy your firmware files that you downloaded from NaviFirm into this RM-801 folder.

Leave this explorer window open, as you will need to rename three of these files later.

Example:
 Directory of C:\ProgramData\Nokia\Packages\Products\rm-801

29/01/2012  01:23             6,877 105031v3.pcx
29/01/2012  01:23             8,704 NB66_vanilla_20111117.qcn
29/01/2012  01:23             1,654 RM-801_label_2d_V1.xml
29/01/2012  01:23               672 RM801_059L7C2_1600.2479.7740.11451_010.dcp
29/01/2012  01:23             2,961 RM801_059L7C2_1600.2479.7740.11451_010.vpl
29/01/2012  01:23               835 RM801_059L7C2_1600.2479.7740.11451_010_signature.bin
29/01/2012  01:23       244,318,208 RM801_11451_prod_222_02_boot.esco
29/01/2012  01:23         5,620,106 RM801_11w45_1_prod_generic_adsp.esco
29/01/2012  01:24        16,689,483 RM801_11w45_1_prod_generic_amss.esco
29/01/2012  01:23               562 RM801_11w45_1_prod_generic_user_area_erase.esco
              10 File(s)    266,650,062 bytes


Connecting your device
f) Now, ensure your Lumia 800 can connect to the Nokia Support Tool.

• Close the support tool and navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Nokia\Nokia Care Suite\Drivers
• Run the "WinUSB Drivers x64.msi" or if you have a 32bit version of windows, "WinUSB Drivers x86.msi"
• Launch the support tool and connect your lumia 800 to your computer.
• Click "Open Connection Management" and refresh the connections.
• You should see "USB1, USB, RM-801" with a phone icon next to it. Close this window.
• Click the drop down list in the corner of the support tool, it currently reads "no connection" and select "USB1: RM-801".

Rename firmware signature files
g) In order for the process to be successful, you need to rename three files with the branded product code.

• In the support tool, on the right hand tab panel, open the "BASIC INFO"
• Make a note of the PRODUCT CODE, you will need this for the next step.

h) In the Windows Explorer that you should still have open,

• If you closed it, open it again! If you used the default directory > C:\ProgramData\Nokia\Packages\Products\rm-801
• Rename the following three files with your own product code:

For example:
 GB Windows Variant Product code: "059L7C2"
 Orange GB Branded product code: "059L7C6"

 RM801_059L7C2_1600.2479.7740.11451_010.dcp RENAME TO
 RM801_059L7C6_1600.2479.7740.11451_010.dcp
 RM801_059L7C2_1600.2479.7740.11451_010.vpl RENAME TO
 RM801_059L7C6_1600.2479.7740.11451_010.vpl
 RM801_059L7C2_1600.2479.7740.11451_010_signature.bin RENAME TO
 RM801_059L7C6_1600.2479.7740.11451_010_signature.bin


Preparing to flash the device
i) Now, in support tool, click on the cube at the bottom of the window on the right hand side and select "rescan data packages"

If all was successful, the cube should become green and we are now ready to flash.

* WARNING, BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER, MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER IS RUNNING FROM THE MAINS,
  THAT YOU HAVE DISABLED ANY SLEEP OR SCHEDULED REBOOTS ETC.  MAKE SURE NOTHING WILL
  INTERRUPT THE FLASHING PROCESS. *

Flashing the device
j) During a flash, your phone will re-boot several times. This process may take 10 minutes or , be patient.  Do not unplug the phone until its completed.

• In the Support Tool, on the left, choose the Programming tab.
• Choose Refurbish and then select Start.

The phone will reboot several times, vibrate a lot and eventually flash. During the preparing to flash stage, the progress bar does not move, and if it fails during this stage your device will be fine (this failed for me on three occasions at this stage, for reasons such as trying to flash the same firmare version, device driver not installing in windows, etc). The progress bar will move when it is actually flashing the device.

The process should last around 10 minutes.

Conclusion
I was able to flash my device successfully to the lastest version of Lumia 800 Windows Phone 7 OS, 11501 *unbranded* using the steps I have detailed above.  I cannot confirm at this time whether the update process will still work - my product code still reads as the branded version although I now have the unbranded ROM on my device.  This post on XDA forum indicates that Zune update will work as normal even with the product code being different.

References
XDA forum flashing nokia attempts thread
source:http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Learn-giffgaff-Top-Tips/HOWTO-Debrand-your-Nokia-Lumia-800-Giffgaffers-guide/td-p/2891451

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Google Says It Will Stop Blocking Maps from Windows Phone

Google said it would stop redirecting users of Windows Mobile Phones away from the Google Maps website.

This weekend, controversy erupted after a user reported that attempts to access Google Maps on a Windows Phone device lead to redirects to the Google homepage. Google redirect confirmed on Friday, says Mashable and other news outlets that the decision to redirect users of Google Maps was because it has been optimized for mobile Google Maps-based site for WebKit browsers.

Because Internet Explorer for Windows Phone uses the Trident rendering engine and not WebKit, Google Maps will not load on the browser. Unspoken message is that Windows Phone is not able to properly render Google Maps in your web browser.

Yesterday, we explained that the issue is not about the browser capabilities rather than decisions made by Google to not support non-WebKit browsers mobile.

Additional user tests have shown that the Google Maps for mobile phones operate properly in Internet Explorer for Windows Phone.

As a result of this controversy, Google has taken a closer look at the capabilities of Internet Explorer on a mobile phone. The company issued a statement to The Next Web, Weeks says:

"We periodically test the compatibility with Google Maps mobile browser to ensure we provide the best experience for our users.

In our last test, IE the phone still does not offer the experience of a good map with no ability to pan or how it looks and performs the basic function. As a result, we have chosen to continue to redirect mobile users of IE to Google.com where they could at least make local search. Mobile Firefox Browser does not offer the user experience a bit better and thatâ € ™ s why there is no redirect for the users."

Hotfix for IE and Google Maps Mobile now provides a better experience and we are working to remove the redirect. We will continue to test the compatibility of Google Maps with other mobile browser to ensure the best experience for our users.

source:http://mashable.com/2013/01/06/google-stops-blocking-windows-phone/

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