Telus confirms March 2nd launch for Nokia Lumia 800

Canadians may still have to wait a bit longer for some official word of the Lumia 900's possible debut in the country (the latest rumors suggest it may be heading to Rogers), but there's now at least a firm date for the launch of its slightly smaller counterpart. Telus confirmed today that the Nokia Lumia 800 will be available on March 2nd (in your choice of black, cyan or magenta), although it's unfortunately still not providing a price. As you may recall, Nokia's other new Windows Phone, the Lumia 710, made its Canadian debut on Rogers earlier this month, where it can be had for as little as $50 on-contract or just over $250 off-contract.

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Nokia Public Transport for Symbian shows you the way, can't guarantee a seat

Nokia's free turn-by turn navigation is great when you're lost, but what if you need to negotiate an unfamiliar train or bus system? Perhaps Espoo's new Public Transport app with its journey planning information for nearly 80 cities and urban areas (including London, Helsinki, Austin and Toronto) will see you right. What's more, you can even save your favorite destinations to the app's home screen to save a bit more tapping and typing. The app's only available for those freshly updated Symbian Belle phones right now, but it's free, and there's a Lumia-friendly version in the works. Sound like this might take the headache out of your daily commute? Then tap the source link below for more info.

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Nokia Shifting Device Assembly to Asia

"Shifting device assembly to Asia is targeted at improving our time to market. By working more closely with our suppliers, we believe that we will be able to introduce innovations into the market more quickly and ultimately be more competitive,” said Niklas Savander, Nokia executive vice president, Markets. “We recognize the planned changes are difficult for our employees and we are committed to supporting our personnel and their local communities during the transition.”

According to the press release, Nokia will offer a comprehensive support program, including financial support and assistance with re-employment. You may also want to read this excellent article from the New York Times explaining why many tech companies are moving their manufacturing solutions to Asia.

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Nokia Remains Top Smartphone Maker; Apple Enters Top 3

While Nokia remains slightly unpopular in North America, the Finnish phonemaker remains a dominant brand according to the latest figures from International Data Corporation (IDC). The report says the the top three smartphone manufacturers in the world are Nokia, Samsung, and Apple, in that order.

This is actually Apple’s first time to creep into the coveted Top 3, which may come as a surprise to many casual techies. The company formerly led by the late Steve Jobs takes 8.7 percent of the world market, overtaking erstwhile third-placer LG. Meanwhile, Samsung and Nokia duke it out with 22.8 and 26.6 percent respectively. Nokia remains on top of the leaderboard despite falling 8.2 percent of its market share.

LG drops to fourth place with a 4.1-percent share, leading China-based company ZTE by a mere 0.1%. The Korean electronics company suffered a staggering 42.2-percent loss in the last twelve months. Analysts from IDC say the drop is caused partly by the worldwide rejection of feature phones in favor of smartphones.

The decline of demand for feature phones are mostly felt in its major markets like China, India, and Indonesia.

The consumer behavior toward smartphones, meanwhile, vary by region. Apple’s iPhone 4S was well-received in North America, Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan, while mid-range Android phones (from Chinese companies such as Lenovo, Coolpad, and Huawei) are popular in Mainland China. 

Samsung’s Android handsets dominate Central Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the rest of the Asia-Pacific region. Consumers in North America also demand for 4G LTE smartphones as well as BlackBerry phones running on BB OS 7, while their counterparts in Latin America begin to favor the sub-$200 Android models although low-cost features phones continue to rule the market.

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