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Read to believe - Nokia 301 phone stops a bullet, saves a man's life

Though it is not mentioned nor clear who's life the Nokia phone saved, the story has gone viral followed by memes as usual.

Oct 08, 2016, 17:21 PM IST

Nokia buys base station energy solutions start-up

Telecoms network maker Nokia said on Wednesday it had acquired Eta Devices, a U.S.-based start-up specializing in power amplifier efficiency solutions for network base stations.

Oct 05, 2016, 11:29 AM IST

Leader of Nokia's mobile phone revival plan leaves the company

The head of the Nokia division aiming to bring the brand`s mobile phones back to market is leaving after two years in the role, the Finnish company said on Wednesday.

Aug 31, 2016, 14:49 PM IST

Nokia cuts price for OZO virtual reality camera

Nokia has cut the price of its OZO virtual reality camera by 25 percent from its initial launch price, the Finnish company said on Thursday.

Aug 18, 2016, 13:14 PM IST

Microsoft to cut additional 2,850 jobs from smartphone sector

Hurt by a failed USD 7.6 billion Nokia experiment amid growing losses in the smartphone hardware business segment, Microsoft has announced to lay off an additional 2,850 workers to the previously 1,850 jobs it said it would cut.

Jul 29, 2016, 10:01 AM IST

Nokia all set to make comeback with 2 new Android 7.0 Nougat devices

The two unnamed devices will have premium metal designs complete with IP68 certification.

Jul 23, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

Nokia moves to finalise acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent

The world's former top mobile phone maker had gained control of 80 percent of Alcatel-Lucent's shares by January but has struggled to mop up the remaining shareholders to gain full control of the company.

Jun 16, 2016, 16:58 PM IST

Nokia turns to Android for new mobile range

Tech brand Nokia is getting back into the smartphone and tablet arena, but its new range will be based on Android rather than Windows or Symbian.

Jun 03, 2016, 12:13 PM IST

China smartphone maker Xiaomi buys Microsoft patents

Shanghai: Upstart smartphone maker Xiaomi has bought nearly 1,500 patents from US technology giant Microsoft, the companies and reports said, as part of a "global partnership" that will help the Chinese firm expand outside its home market.

Jun 01, 2016, 12:55 PM IST

'Nokia could cut 10,000-15,000 jobs worldwide'

Telecom network equipment maker Nokia is likely to cut 10,000 to 15,000 jobs globally as part of a cost-cutting programme following its acquisition of Franco-American rival Alcatel-Lucent, a Finnish union representative said.

May 24, 2016, 14:51 PM IST

Nokia to shed more than 1,000 jobs in Finland

Mobile phone giant Nokia is to cut more than 1,000 jobs in Finland, the company announced Friday, as part of cost-cutting measures following its merger with Alcatel-Lucent.

May 21, 2016, 05:54 AM IST

Wow! Nokia to re-enter mobile, tablet market

Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia is all set to make a global comeback into mobile and tablets market.

May 18, 2016, 15:49 PM IST

Nokia bags 4G rollout contract from Idea for 3 circles

Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia today said it has bagged a contract from Idea Cellular to roll out 4G in three circles and also to expand the infrastructure for 3G and 2G networks

Apr 11, 2016, 15:00 PM IST

Nokia to cut thousands of jobs following Alcatel deal

Telecom network equipment maker Nokia is planning to cut thousands of jobs globally, including 1,400 in Germany and 1,300 in its native Finland, as part of a cost-cutting programme following the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent earlier this year.

Apr 06, 2016, 17:21 PM IST

WhatsApp to discontinue on BlackBerry, Nokia devices by 2017: Report

Popular mobile messaging service WhatsApp will drop support for BlackBerry and Nokia devices by 2017 in order to push the Facebook-owned app's growth, media reports said on Monday.

Feb 29, 2016, 21:33 PM IST

Nokia planning to 'dramatically' raise investment in 5G tech

Finnish telecom giant Nokia has said 5G will happen faster than expected and it is planning to dramatically increase its investments in the new technology.

Feb 22, 2016, 17:32 PM IST

Smartphone shipments hit record high in 2015: Report

South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung remained the top smartphone maker, shipping 85.6 million units in the final quarter and 324.8 million for the year.

Jan 28, 2016, 13:18 PM IST

Nokia gains control of Alcatel-Lucent

Finland`s Nokia said on Monday it has gained control of French rival Alcatel-Lucent following its 15.6-billion-euro ($17 billion) all-share offer and the two telecom equipment makers would combine on January 14.

Jan 04, 2016, 15:35 PM IST

Windows Phone is not dead! Microsoft's 'breakthrough' Surface Phone is coming

The Windows Phone future appears to be more uncertain now than it was when Lumia was a Nokia product.

Dec 31, 2015, 10:06 AM IST

Nokia shareholders approve Alcatel-Lucent merger

Shareholders in Finnish telecom group Nokia approved the company`s acquisition of French-American rival Alcatel-Lucent at an extraordinary general meeting in Helsinki on Wednesday.

Dec 02, 2015, 23:15 PM IST