UPDATED 09:53 EDT / APRIL 03 2014

Overview : Nokia’s new Lumias for Windows Phone 8.1 | #bldwin

Nokia-Lumia-930-AppsAt Microsoft BUILD 2014, Nokia introduced three new Lumias running Windows Phone 8, the Lumia 630, 635 and 930.

“Today we are introducing people to the best of Lumia and the best of Microsoft through three stunning devices based on Windows Phone 8.1. In addition to the new developments from Microsoft, Nokia is delivering people an uncompromised imaging experience, great design and better business phones,” said Stephen Elop, executive vice president of Nokia’s Devices & Services. “We’re also pleased to bring the great developments in Windows Phone 8.1 to the Lumia devices people love today.”

New features for all

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The devices will introduce a new feature called SensorCore, which provides innovative low-power motion sensing with Bing Health and Fitness.  The SensorCore SDK is being piloted with select partners ahead of the public release of the devices.

The new Lumias will get an over-the-air update calle Lumia Cyan, which combines Windows Phone 8.1 more closely with the Lumia’s unique features.  For instance Windows Phone 8.1 presents more homescreen information at a glance with LiveTiles, an improved Word FLow keyboard and a new Action Center for managing your device.

The roll out of the update will start in the summer, and consumers in the US will be the first to get Cortana, Microsoft’s personal digital assistant.

An updated Nokia Lumia SDK, the Imaging SDK 1.2 BETA, will be able for developers.  This SDK will enable them to build the next generation of imaging and social apps.

The new Lumias

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Lumia 930

Nokia’s flagship embodiment of Windows Phone 8.1, the Lumia 930 features a 20MP PureView camera with Zeiss optics, dual LED flash, and advanced Rich Recording for video and imaging with the new Living Images capability.  Encased in a combination of metal and polycarbonate that comes in multiple color options, the Lumia 930 also features a 5” ClearBlack screen, a powerful 2.2GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor, a 2420mAh battery, built-in wireless charging, 32GB of user storage, 2GB RAM, free 7GB OneDrive storage, and integrated Microsoft services such as OneDrive and Microsoft Office.

The Lumia 930 is expected to roll out globally in June starting with Europe, Asia, Middle East and India, and pricing starts at $599 without a carrier contract.

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Lumia 630 and 635

These Lumias offer an uncompromised Windows Phone 8.1 experience at an affordable price.  The Lumia 630 and 635 both feature a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, 4.5” ClearBlack display, 5MP rear camera, and an 1830mAh battery. They provide 8GB of user storage, which can be expanded with a 128GB memory card, and 7GB of OneDrive storage for free. Customize these handsets with interchangeable shells that come in a variety of designs.

The Lumia 630 comes in two variants:  a 3G single SIM and a 3G dual SIM, while the Lumia 635 supports 4G/LTE.  Though the devices are directed at emerging markets, they will still feature SensorCore with Bing Health and Fitness, Microsoft Office, Nokia Camera, free Nokia MixRadio streaming, and free Global maps and navigation powered by Nokia’s HERE.

The Lumia 630 is expected to roll out in May beginning in Asia, India, the Middle East, South America and Europe. It’s priced at $159 for the single SIM version and $169 for the dual SIM version.  As for the Lumia 635, it will rolled out globally, including in the US, starting this summer, for $189.


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