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One of the many reasons that the family of Nokia Lumia smartphones is such a good choice for business is because of their excellent security features.

The good people at Nokia Care have created a video, which you can watch above, highlighting a few of security settings in Windows Phone 8 and how they can be used.

The video starts with a basic tip to lock your screen with a password, which I imagine a lot of people are already doing.

I think the real value of this video is the later tutorial outlining how you can find a lost phone and how you can control it remotely.

Find your Phone

Hopefully, you’ll never find yourself in a situation where your phone has been misplaced, lost or stolen in the first place.

However, it is mighty encouraging to know that these easy steps are available. The video shows how to locate your missing phone and then how you can make it ring, send it a message or lock it.

There is also the option of erasing the device altogether to protect all the personal information that you have stored on it.

While each one of these steps is straightforward, seeing the different screenshots and watching the process unfold in the video on an actual device and on a computer was really reassuring.

Losing your smartphone is traumatic anyway, so understanding and knowing exactly what the process looks can only help to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

Best for Business

Underlining the Nokia Lumia’s great business credentials is one further security feature if your device is lost. This is using Microsoft Outlook in your workplace to remotely erase the device.

All these security features provide great peace of mind for everyone using a Nokia Lumia whether it is for personal or business use.

Interested in Lumia for business? Follow NokiaAtWork on Twitter for more tips.

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When you watch a video or view a digital picture, it’s been digitally coded using a codec. You may not be aware that the most common video codec to date has been the H.264/AVC, used in practically everything, everywhere.

However, there’s now a new codec in town that’s capable of delivering better video quality at half the bit rate. The H.265/HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) has been in development since 2010 and the Nokia Research Center (NRC) has been involved from the beginning.

You’ll be forgiven if you don’t know the intricacies of video creation and playback. I had no idea before last week. But in order for you to watch a video online, on your DVD player, or on your phone, that video was compressed using a codec. A codec is also responsible for decompressing the video so you can watch it.

Since 2003, the H.264/AVC has been the go-to-codec for most people. You may not be aware that Nokia played a significant part in creating that codec, too, just as the new H.265/HEVC as part of a collaboration from many companies across different industries.

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Nokia has always innovated when it comes to imaging. Take PureView and Cinemagraph, for example. These visual experiences use codecs behind the scenes to make sure that you’re seeing the best image possible. Nokia works from all angles to make sure that happens, including the codecs.

To explain more about the differences between H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC, we caught up with Dr. Kemal Ugur, principal researcher at NRC:

“H.264/AVC is the dominant video codec now, but it’s not very efficient when coding high-resolution video. To support the emerging applications requiring high-resolution pictures, we contributed on developing H.265/HEVC. Compared to earlier standards, H.265/HEVC delivers similar, if not better quality video, at half the bit rate.

“Essentially, that means transmitting half the amount of data you’d normally receive from a video coded using the H.264 video codec.”

If you take that on board, that’s a huge amount of data, particular when we’re talking about video. For example, if you’ve got a 1GB video coded with H.264/AVC, coding it with H.265/HEVC will leave you with a 500MB file, or thereabouts. This means you’re saving half your data-allowance, or half your money, depending on your price plan.

Kemal also points out another interesting fact. Not only does this save you money – and time – on downloading or streaming videos, when the new codec becomes mainstream, it should also free up half of the networks’ bandwidth.

This gives the operators’ infrastructures a break from heavy load or, if they wish, they can push double the video content to their customers.

H.265/HEVC codec can also be used for imaging, not just videos as it includes a “Still Picture” profile to encode higher-quality digital photos, with smaller file size.

Does this mean that H.265/HEVC will immediately replace the existing codecs? Not necessarily, as Kemal explains:

“This new codec, H.265/HEVC, will gradually replace H.264/AVC. But that will take a while and in no way will it be immediate. However, it’s important for people to start using this codec to utilise its potential as soon as it’s available.”

Just like today, your DVD player probably uses MPEG-2, a codec created almost 20 years ago. In another 20 years time, H.265/HEVC will probably still be used in the future’s equivalent of a DVD player.

Having a vast library of codecs is important to ensure that all content is viewable around the world, with no limitations.

The H.265/HEVC was approved by the ITU-T and the ISO/IEC January this year and will be introduced into products over the coming months and years.

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We have a lot of fascinating experts here at Nokia who specialize in subjects that bring innovation to our phones and services. In order to make these experts accessible to a wider audience, the Nokia Social Team in the U.S. is kicking off a Twitter chat series called #AskNokia.

For our first #AskNokia session, we’re going to feature Pino Bonetti, the social media lead for HERE Maps.  During the Twitter chat, you can ask any question of Pino regarding HERE Maps and location services. In return, he will answer as many questions as possible.

Here’s how the #AskNokia session will work:

On Tuesday, March 19, between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Pacific time (GMT -7), the Twitter chat will be hosted by @NokiaUS. Pino will respond to tweets from @HEREMaps.  To ask a question, be sure to include the hashtag #AskNokia in your tweet.

The Twitter chat will run for exactly one hour – so be ready for a fast dialogue of ideas, comments and of course questions and answers.

We’ll see you on Twitter on Tuesday morning, Pacific time!

Also – what other topic areas would you like us to feature on #AskNokia?  What Nokia personalities would you like to chat with?

Legendary documentary photographer, Elliott Erwitt once said, “Nothing happens when you sit at home. I always make it a point to carry a camera with me at all times… I just shoot at what interests me at that moment.” While we might not share Erwitt’s expertise, we totally agree with his photographic philosophy. And, if the amazing success of our #2InstaWithLove app launched last week is anything to go by, you do too.

Celebrate good photo times

The app, created to help Windows Phone users speak directly to the Instagram community through beautiful photography, is thus far one of the most popular ever. That so many of you have joined the #2InstaWithLove movement to show Instagram how passionate you are about their app is amazing. But what’s even more amazing is the incredible photographs you’re taking. To celebrate this love of mobile photography, of Instagram and of your expertise, we’ve picked ten of the best pics so far. The subject matter might differ, but one thing these cool pics have in common is how they showcase your fantastic lust for life. 

These brilliant shots are just a tip of the #2InstaWithLove iceberg. If you’d like to add your views of the world to this eclectic collage or if you simply want to see Instagram on your Windows Phone, download the app today. Once you’ve snapped and shared, you’ll be part of a movement making mobile photographic history. We’re sure Elliott Erwitt would approve.

The two newest members of the Nokia Lumia family of Windows Phone 8 smartphones, the Lumia 720 and Lumia 520, start shipping in select countries in the coming weeks.

The wide range of Lumia smartphones underlines Nokia’s commitment to the growing Windows Phone ecosystem and ensures that there’s a device that’s suitable for everybody.

While each Nokia Lumia has their own individual characteristics, just like all families, they also all share a common DNA.

These are the defining features that everyone loves about Lumia – beautiful design, extraordinary imaging capabilities, great tools for location and navigation, stellar accessories and wonderful apps, such as Nokia Music and Cinemagraph.

You’re always guaranteed a fantastic experience, no matter which Nokia Lumia you choose, but here’s a guide to help you pick the right one.

Nokia Lumia 920

The trail-blazing Nokia Lumia 920 was the first Windows Phone to benefit from Nokia’s PureView imaging technology and also introduced other groundbreaking innovations such as wireless charging and PureMotion HD+.

Critically acclaimed and the winner of numerous awards, including the Engadget Readers’ Choice Smartphone of the Year 2012, the Lumia 920 has fully justified its tag of being the world’s most innovative smartphone.

Best suited for: Technology addicts, early-adopters and imaging enthusiasts that need to have the biggest and the best.

Nokia Lumia 820

The Nokia Lumia 820 is versatile, understated and quietly brilliant. It immediately brought some of the same great innovations such as wireless charging, super sensitive touch and Nokia City Lens to more affordable price points, setting a trend we would follow with further devices. .

The Lumia 820 is a powerful and cutting-edge smartphone that is perfect for both work and a personal use.

Best suited for: People who want function and style and want to have the ability to express themselves through exchangeable shells. 

Nokia Lumia 720

The sleek Nokia Lumia 720 was created for people who appreciate the cooler things in life. It has an eye-catching design that helps it to stand out from the crowd, and weighing just 128 grams it’s the perfect accessory for a night out too.

Nokia’s imaging team created a brand new camera for the Lumia 720 and its performance is up there with any smartphone in the world. The front-facing HD camera is also the best that Nokia has ever made.

Plus, there’s a choice of clip on covers for wireless charging.

Best suited for: Social partygoers who want a beautiful smartphone with a great camera to photograph their nights out with friends. 

Nokia Lumia 620

The Nokia Lumia 620 is a fun and playful smartphone with unique Dual Shot exchangeable shells. Just like all the Lumias, it’s available in a range of bold colours but the Dual Shot effect means that you can mix and match like never before.

This is a colourful and compact smartphone but don’t let the bright colours mislead you – it packs a real punch too. It has enhanced sunlight readability, you can take advantage of Nokia’s range of digital lenses and the HERE location tools.

Best suited for: The Lumia 620 has a strong appeal for young people who like to express themselves.

Nokia Lumia 520

The key behind the Nokia Lumia 520 was offering affordability without compromising on the quality. All the Lumia experiences are present and correct, plus you also get innovations such as super sensitive touch and a choice of exchangeable shells.

Priced at around €139 (before taxes and subsidies), the Lumia 520 offers remarkable value for money.

Best suited for: People who want a complete smartphone experience but have to shop on a budget. 

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Hi all – Travis Lanier here, heading up Qualcomm Technologies’ CPU Product Management. I’m excited to have the chance today to tell you a little bit about our ongoing collaboration with Sony.

Flagships Xperia Z, Xperia ZL and Xperia Tablet Z run on the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S4 Pro Processor – and our team worked closely with Sony engineers to match Sony software/hardware with the S4 Pro.

We often throw a mantra around the office – “Qualcomm Technologies’ processors are the parts you look for, but those you can’t see”. Rough translation: whilst the physical processor tech isn’t necessarily visible, you can “feel it” through all the things it allows you to do with your Xperia smartphone.

Here’s how the chip let’s you do more of those things:

CPU

Custom designed, our CPU microarchitecture is designed to deliver maximum sustained performance within the power and thermal constraints of mobile form factors.  While others may be able to design high performance CPUs, Qualcomm Technologies takes the lead with its ability to squeeze that performance into the demanding real world constraints of small, thin, always-on devices.

Our CPU uses asynchronous symmetric multiprocessing (aSMP), tech that throttles the frequency of each CPU core independently. Xperia Z, ZL and Xperia Tablet Z are quad core devices – each core knows when to work on its own or with another. It’s smart efficiency – no small task wastage, and adequate power for the more demanding stuff like games and movies.

Graphics

Graphics aren’t just essential to mobile gaming, but also to the broader mobile experience – things like browsing and UI customization. Our graphics processing unit (GPU) is designed and built into the S4 Pro chip.

The GPU accelerates complex geometric rendering for console-like graphic performance – blitzing the most demanding mobile games, UIs, browsers and other graphic-heavy apps. Because our GPU is so advanced, we’re working with gaming studios across the globe to optimize titles for Snapdragon devices – Sony has *somewhat* of a heritage in gaming, so exciting times ahead.

Connectivity

Most of what your Xperia can do is often dependent on what it’s connected to (Android tablet, TV or laptop) – Xperia Tablet Z is the most connected tablet out there, so Sony really pushed us to help truly accomplish that.

As a quick example, the S4 Pro was the first mobile processor with a built-in 4G LTE modem – so Xperia Z, Xperia ZL or Xperia Tablet Z gives you quicker downloads, smoother browsing and less-lag-streaming. As the modem is integrated into the processor, your Xperia device is designed to switch between 4G LTE & 3G without dropping a call or losing a connection!

Sony has a great heritage of pushing the envelope with new technologies and aggressive form factor devices which aligns well with Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon processors.  We’re really excited about the past, present and future with Sony Mobile – be sure to follow @Snapdragon for all the latest Snapdragon news, and learn more about our processors at Snapdragon.com.

Thanks to Travis for his time – Ant.