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Nokia makes Lumia 928 official, stays mum on launch details

Nokia officially unmasked its next high-end Lumia Windows Phone device, the Lumia 928, which appears destined for Verizon Wireless.

T-Mobile's Lumia 521 highlights Microsoft's attempts to boost share

The Lumia 521 went on sale on the Home Shopping Network (HSN) last week, and has already sold out, according to  Reuters . The device highlights attempts by Windows Phone proponents to take the smartphone platform mainstream.

Tumblr expands to Microsoft's Windows Phone 8

Tumblr is rolling out a native application for Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 operating system, complementing its existing mobile social networking apps for Apple's iOS and Google's Android.

Report: Verizon to launch flagship Nokia Lumia 928 smartphone in May

Verizon Wireless will launch a high-end Nokia Lumia Windows Phone next month, according to a  Bloomberg  report, which could give Nokia's North American sales a badly needed shot in the arm.

Microsoft updates Facebook for Windows Phone 8 to solve crashing issue

An updated version of Facebook for Microsoft's Windows Phone promises to solve an issue triggering crashes for many users.

Nokia's N. American sales drop, but Elop hints at new 'hero' Lumia for U.S.

Nokia reported a year-over-year and sequential drop in device sales in North America, but CEO Stephen Elop also hinted that the company will soon bring a "hero" Lumia Windows Phone smartphone to a top U.S. carrier, likely Verizon Wireless.

Skype for Windows Phone 8 exits beta, Messenger notifications now on by default

Microsoft released the latest version of its Skype voice and messaging application for Windows Phone 8 devices, dropping the beta preview tag attached to previous versions of the service.

Microsoft exec: We'll make our own Windows Phone only if partners aren't addressing market

NEW YORK--Microsoft has no current plans to build its own Windows Phone smartphone and would only do so if partners like Nokia and HTC are not making the most of the platform and addressing the market.

Report: Microsoft restoring FM radio support with next Windows Phone 8 update

Microsoft is preparing a new Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system update that will restore FM radio hardware support, The Verge reports.

Pandora expands to Windows Phone 8, vows ad-free music through 2013

Pandora Media is extending its digital music platform to devices running Microsoft's Windows Phone 8, pledging an uncapped mobile listening experience throughout the remainder of this year.