Nokia stories - Page 8

The news of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.

The Nokia acquisition is a logical step forward for Microsoft but will not change the company's position in mobile overnight.

Microsoft to buy Nokia's Devices and Services for €5.44bn, aiming to boost its mobile presence, with the deal set for Q1 2014 completion.

In an audacious effort to unite the world online, Facebook founder launches internet.org, designed to expand global internet access.

Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.

Samsung claims the global internet usage crown, overtaking Apple for the first time, reveals StatCounter report.

As Chinese company considers buying Nokia, smartphone manufacturer dismisses Microsoft's Windows Phone platform as 'weak.'.

Asia/Pacific outshines as the sole region with mobile phone sales growth, marking a 6.4% increase amidst global declines.

Smartphone sales soar to 207.7 million units in Q4 2012, overshadowing feature phones' sharp decline, predicts Gartner.

Apple and Samsung assert their mobile market dominance in 2012, seizing 103% of profits while rivals falter, according to Canaccord Genuity.

Samsung outpaces Apple with a 42% growth and 63 million smartphones shipped in Q4, challenging Apple to innovate further amidst stiff competition.

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

Telecom New Zealand launches Windows Phone 8 with Nokia, Samsung, and HTC, showcasing the system's integration across devices.

Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.

Q3 smartphone shipments surpassed 157 million, with Samsung shipping a record 56.3 million units, nearly double Apple's 26.9 million.

French telecom equipment maker will reduce it's Indian workforce by 1,000 people as the global economy takes its toll.

New Yahoo CEO ditches company issued handsets in favour of a list of approved high-quality smartphones for employees.

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

After days of rumours in the press, Nokia and Microsoft appear set to launch the Windows 8 Phone before Apple makes their long-awaited product announcement.

Nokia debuts the Lumia 610 in New Zealand for NZD $449 through Vodafone, while LG launches the stylish Optimus L3 for NZD $229 via Telecom.