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How Lumia phones can help Kiwi businesses
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How Lumia phones can help Kiwi businesses

Microsoft isn't just software. Microsoft's Steve Lewis outlines how the company's Lumia phones can potentially help Kiwi businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Nokia Lumia 920 on Kiwi shelves by Friday
Nokia

Nokia Lumia 920 on Kiwi shelves by Friday

Nokia Lumia 920, with cutting-edge PureView camera tech, debuts in NZ this Friday, exclusively on Telecom, for NZD$999.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2012

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Hand-on review: Microsoft Lumia 435
Gaming

Hand-on review: Microsoft Lumia 435

With the Lumia 435, Microsoft are taking on the low powered entry level Android smartphones, does it fare well?.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2015
Closer look at the Microsoft Lumia 640
Microsoft

Closer look at the Microsoft Lumia 640

Microsoft have made it easy to transition to the Lumia 640 from an Android or an iPhone, allowing you to use your iCloud or Google account.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
Hands-on Review: Nokia Lumia 830
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nokia Lumia 830

Overall, the Nokia Lumia 830 was a wonderful introduction to Windows phones for me. However, is it enough to pull me away from my iPhone?.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Best bang for your buck with Microsoft's Lumia 640 and 640 XL
Microsoft

Best bang for your buck with Microsoft's Lumia 640 and 640 XL

Microsoft has unveiled the latest offerings in its budget Lumia smartphone range, complete with promises of an upgrade to Windows 10 later this year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Microsoft tempts buyers with slim, cheap smartphone model
Unified Communications

Microsoft tempts buyers with slim, cheap smartphone model

The Lumia 830 is the thinnest and lightest Lumia in the flagship range and comes pre-loaded with Windows Phone 8.1.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2014
Microsoft to kill off Nokia branding on mobile devices
Microsoft

Microsoft to kill off Nokia branding on mobile devices

Microsoft ditches the Nokia name for its mobile devices, switching to Microsoft Lumia, less than a year after buying the once-dominant phone brand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Microsoft illuminates NZ with new flagship smartphone release...
Unified Communications

Microsoft illuminates NZ with new flagship smartphone release...

Microsoft Devices has announced that its new flagship device, the Lumia 930, will be launched in New Zealand this month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2014
Surface switch? Microsoft launches bold rebranding plan
Microsoft

Surface switch? Microsoft launches bold rebranding plan

Microsoft is set to dramatically rebrand its hardware portfolio, starting with its flagship Surface devices and Windows Phone handsets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
Nokia sorry for fake smartphone ad
Nokia

Nokia sorry for fake smartphone ad

Nokia issues apology for misleading ad, confessing Lumia 920's showcased image quality was filmed by a cameraman, not the smartphone itself.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2012
First look at Nokia's Lumia 800
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First look at Nokia's Lumia 800

Nokia's Lumia 800 unveiled in NZ, aiming to rival Android and iOS with Windows Phone. A bright future after Nokia ditched Symbian for Microsoft.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2012
Nokia bringing Lumia range to NZ - Updated
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Nokia bringing Lumia range to NZ - Updated

Nokia's Lumia series set to revitalise its presence in NZ next month, with Telecom and Vodafone on board. Expectations ride high for the brand's comeback.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2012