Spotlight: there's (almost) no text that Universal Copy for Android won't let you copy

Spotlight: there's (almost) no text that Universal Copy for Android won't let you copy

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For all its robustness and feature richness, Android (and iOS, frankly) is full of little things that just don't work as seamlessly as you expect them to. And more often than not, these things get in the way of an otherwise leisury user experience and end up quite frustrating. Here's a common case – say you're trying to copy and paste a piece of text or other content from some application, but you can't because the app won't let you do that for some reason. And you won't go on busting your fingers retyping all that information, will you now? It's 2016, it has to be better than that!

11 weird and unusual Nokia phone designs

11 weird and unusual Nokia phone designs

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The days when Nokia ruled the smartphone and mobile phone markets are long gone - we all know that. The Finnish company sold off its Devices and Services unit to Microsoft this year, so it’s no longer a phone maker. Still, we mustn’t forget all the great phones that Nokia released throughout the years. Right now, though, we’ll present you some of the company’s weirdest phone designs (which may, or may not have been great). 

T-Mobile customers can get compatible version of the Nokia Lumia 1520 from third party seller

T-Mobile customers can get compatible version of the Nokia Lumia 1520 from third party seller

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If you're a T-Mobile customer seeking a Windows Phone flavored handset from the carrier, your choices are rather limited. There is the T-Mobile version of the most popular Windows Phone model, the Nokia Lumia 521. Or you could go upscale with the Nokia Lumia 925. But if you want something like the Nokia Lumia 1520 to use on your T-Mobile account, you're out of luck. Or are you?

Check the weather using Windows Phone 8.1

Check the weather using Windows Phone 8.1

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Somewhat similar to the HTC Hub, the new Clock Hub app in the Windows Phone Store can be pinned to a Live Tile in Windows Phone 8.1. Not only will it give you the correct time, the app also brings you the latest weather information from your current location. And if you don't care what it is like outside, or you're stuck inside all day, you have the option of removing the weather from the screen. Another option allows you to use 24 hour military time, if you so desire.

You can teach Windows Phone 8.1 to cuss

You can teach Windows Phone 8.1 to cuss

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We've all had the same problem at one point or another. You are trying to send a message to a friend, and rather than what you had intended to say, your text ends up being autocorrected to something like, "That is some bull shot. He should be run out of town for the ducking shirt he did." Obviously, this is not the intended message, and it loses its meaning when you autocorrect the swear words.

Nokia Lumia 630 gets closer to becoming the first Windows Phone 8.1 handset in China

Nokia Lumia 630 gets closer to becoming the first Windows Phone 8.1 handset in China

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Just like the old Lumia 520, the new Lumia 630 and 635 may mean a lot to Nokia and Microsoft, as they’re smartphones that offer quite many features at a very attractive price. Plus, they both come with the new and improved Windows Phone 8.1 - they’ll be the world’s first handsets to run WP8.1 out of the box.

Upcoming Nokia Ara, Leo, Moonraker, Onyx, Peridot, Superman, Tesla, and Vantage codenames tipped

Upcoming Nokia Ara, Leo, Moonraker, Onyx, Peridot, Superman, Tesla, and Vantage codenames tipped

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According to notorious tipster @eveleaks, Nokia has a smorgasbord of handsets coming down the pipeline. Queue the Nokia Ara, Leo, Moonraker, Onyx, Peridot, Superman, Tesla, and Vantage codenames.

The Finnish phone maker is in the final stages of its acquisition deal with Microsoft, and one would think that Nokia will slow down until the software giant is mulling the next steps for its Windows Phones, like the eventual rebranding that will follow, for example. Thus, it's not entirely clear if those eight upcoming handsets will be from the Asha and featurephone line that will keep carrying the Nokia logo, from the Lumia line that will eventually be renamed by Microsoft, or a mixture of both, which might have been in the planning before the acquisition. In any case, we are to expect plenty of handsets from the Finns further down the line, and, hopefully, Microsoft will announce soon what are its plans for the homebrew Windows Phone portfolio.

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Vodafone Germany to take pre-orders for the high-end Nokia Lumia 930 next month

Vodafone Germany to take pre-orders for the high-end Nokia Lumia 930 next month

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The Nokia Lumia 930 is the next high-end model from the Finnish handset manufacturer, and will come with Windows Phone 8.1 out of the box. This is basically going to be the Nokia Lumia Icon for the global market. Right now, the Lumia Icon is an exclusive for Verizon customers. Next month, customers of Vodafone Germany will be able to pre-order the Nokia Lumia 930 in Black, White, Orange or Green. The handset will be released in June.

is the Nokia Lumia 635 for T-Mobile?

is the Nokia Lumia 635 for T-Mobile?

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As March was coming to an end, a tweet from evleaks revealed a new handset coming to T-Mobile, called the Nokia Monarch. With a royal name like that, we theorized that this would be a high-end Windows Phone model. But a new tweet from the master leaker reveals that the Nokia Monarch is actually the Nokia Lumia 635.

The Nokia Lumia 635 is an entry-level model that will also be available from AT&T and T-Mobile's pre-paid house, MetroPCS. With a 4.5 inch LCD screen offering 480 x 854 resolution, the Nokia Lumia 635 Monarch is powered by a quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 CPU. 512MB of RAM is inside, along with 8GB of native storage. Thankfully, the microSD slot on the phone has a 128GB capacity. A 5MP front-facing snapper with an f/2.4 aperture is included, and an 1830mAh cell keeps the lights on.

U.S. carriers are beginning to brand Nokia's new handsets with names instead of numbers. Verizon named the Nokia Lumia 929 the Nokia Lumia Icon and now we have the Nokia Monarch. T-Mobile has big plans for the new handset, with expectations that the device could outsell the Nokia Lumia 521. That model is the T-Mobile branded version of the Nokia Lumia 520, the largest selling Windows Phone model of all time.

Deal alert: Grab a Nokia Lumia 920 for $99 with no contract

Deal alert: Grab a Nokia Lumia 920 for $99 with no contract

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Regional electronics retailer, Fry’s Electronics is offering up the Lumia 920 for just $99 while supplies last. The deal is an in-store only arrangement and several of the locations we checked in Northern California were already out of stock.

Fry’s also operates in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, and Georgia, so if you are looking for a premium handset for not a lot of money, and no commitment, here it is.

Nokia .software update.Asha phones: 500, 501, 502, 503 and 230

Nokia .software update.Asha phones: 500, 501, 502, 503 and 230

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Nokia announced that some of its recent Asha handsets are getting a software update starting today, April 7. Owners of the Asha 500, 501, 502, 503, or 230 should receive “an important push notification” letting them know that an update is available. Users can also manually check for the update by going to Settings > Phone Update.

Nokia Lumia 930

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Since the Nokia Lumia 930 will offer built-in support for Qi wireless charging, Nokia has decided to bundle the phone with a free wireless charging pad, according to a report published on Saturday. Nokia also offered built-in support for Qi wireless charging with the Nokia Lumia 920. The manufacturer made it an option with other models like the Nokia Lumia 925, Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia Lumia 720. Owners of those three handsets have to switch to a special back cover with Qi embedded, in order for their phone to recharge wirelessly.

Lumia 630

Lumia 630

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Stephen Elop just unveiled the new Lumia 630 and 635 smartphones. Aiming to become what the Lumia 520/521 meant for Windows Phone 8, they are expected to bring “an uncompromised Microsoft experience and Lumia experience at low price points”. Both feature 4.5-inch ClearBlack displays with FWGA (480x854) resolutions and run on Snapdragon 400 quad-core CPUs. They will be available in five colors with the option of changeable plastic back-panels shells. 

How are the two smartphones different? Here's the nitty-gritty: the Lumia 630 is available in 3G single-SIM and 3G dual-SIM variants, which is finally made possible in Windows Phone 8.1. Meanwhile, the Lumia 635 is a single-SIM only, 4G/LTE-connected smartphone. 

Microsoft recognizes the importance of dual-SIM functionality for their customers in the developing markets and has given special attention to it. The dual-SIM Lumia 630's home screen is graced by two individual tiles for each SIM card. Each card can be separately assigned to work only with specific contacts, so users can, for example, call their family and friends through one card, and call their business contacts through the other. This way, different contacts categories can be kept in two separate communication zones, so to speak.

The Sensor Core seems like a promising addition

As both the Lumia 630 and 630 sport decent processing power, they will be treated to all upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 features, including Cortana. They also have an unique property - a Sensor Core – which definitely echoes the Moto X's special tricks. The phones have in-built motion and location tracking sensors which, sort of, emulate the functionality of

Nokia Lumia 930

Nokia Lumia 930

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Nokia Lumia 930 leaks out: a Lumia Icon look-alike

The Nokia Lumia 930 has just leaked out, mere hours before today’s Nokia event, and it looks almost exactly like the earlier released Lumia Icon. The Icon launched as an exclusive handset for Verizon Wireless in the United States, and it was not available for purchase globally. The Lumia 930, as a nearly identical-looking copy, is likely to change that, as expectations are that it will see a much wider availability.

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Nokia 3310 PureView

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Innovation reinvented: Nokia 3310 PureView pops up with 41 MP camera and Windows Phone

Ever wondered what the great phones of yesteryear would look like with a modern mobile OS and beefed-up specs? Well, you can tell your imagination to give it a rest now, as Nokia has posted pictures of its evergreen 3310, now running Windows Phone, and having a telling "hump" on the back

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Nokia Lumia 930

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Nokia Lumia 930 to miss BUILD conference; Windows Phone 8.1 OTA update coming in May?

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Recently, we passed along some speculation that the Nokia Lumia 630, and the Nokia Lumia 930, would both be unveiled at the BUILD conference on April 2nd. Since that rumor started making the rounds, we have seen many leaks related to the Lumia 630, including a video of the phone running Windows Phone 8.1. At the same time, there has been nothing about the Nokia Lumia 930. 

BBM coming to Windows Phone

BBM coming to Windows Phone

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BBM coming to Windows Phone between May and July; secure BBM for the enterprise on the way?

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In January, David Proulx, BlackBerry’s Senior Director of BBM Business Development, said that Windows Phone did not have enough users to justify a version of BBM for the platform. But the very next month saw a major change in heart. By the time MWC had kicked off in Barcelona, BlackBerry said that BBM would come to Windows Phone later in the year.

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Nokia Lumia 630

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Video shows Nokia Lumia 630 running Windows Phone 8.1

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The unannounced Nokia Lumia 630 is expected to be unveiled April 2nd at the BUILD conference. A video of the device in action has been found along with a number of still pictures. Between all off the images, you can get a look at some of the things that you will find on Windows Phone 8.1 such as the new camera U.I., the Action Center and on-screen navigation.

Nokia Monarch tipped to be headed for T-Mobile

Nokia Monarch tipped to be headed for T-Mobile

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Nokia Monarch tipped to be headed for T-Mobile

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The proven tipster that is @evleaks has tweeted some news about a new Nokia joining T-Mobile at some time in the foreseeable future.We know nothing other than a codename, “Monarch.” Based on such a moniker we believe that it will be a high-end device, possibly an exclusive variant of the Lumia 930 that is rumored to make an official appearance either at Build 2014 or at Nokia’s media event which is happening just down the street.

Windows Phone 8.1 will help you find hot apps faster

Windows Phone 8.1 will help you find hot apps faster

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Windows Phone Store for Windows Phone 8.1 will help you find hot apps faster

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As we told you earlier Tuesday, it appears that while Windows Phone 8.1 might still be released sometime this summer, it will not be making the expected appearance at the BUILD conference on April 2nd. We also told you that Microsoft has finished the core of Windows Phone 8.1. In addition, there has been some news leaked about the Windows Phone Store for the next build of Windows Phone.