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The Nokia Lumia range leads the way when it comes to features such as cameras and navigation, but now, organisations with increased security standards and established security policies have started to sit up and take notice of handsets like the Nokia Lumia 620, Lumia 820 and Lumia 920. That’s because Windows Phone 8 is designed to be very secure.

Security features on Windows Phone 8 include secure boot, which ensures the phone only runs authentic software and passwords with the ability to pre-define the number of failed password attempts. There’s also hardware accelerated encryption for all your data and the operating system itself and encryption for network traffic such as with Exchange Server and SharePoint.

This makes a big difference in the business world, as the majority of companies have data that’s sensitive in one way or another. “If organizations are going to use smartphones for business use and accessing company sensitive data, security is something that needs to be considered, says Tarja Kantola, from Smart Devices Product Marketing. “Data protection is the real strength of Windows Phone 8.”

“With Nokia Lumia, companies can enable hardware-based encryption on their devices,” adds Tarja. “Hardware assistance means that running the encryption activities does not impact the performance of the other applications.”

Keeping data safe isn’t the only thing that companies may worry about either, and potential malware attacks that could compromise your applications or the information stored on a device may actually originate from the Internet.

The Nokia Lumia’s Internet browser is designed with safer browsing in mind. Tarja says: “If you look for example at a laptop, you have the browser application on your operating system, and most malware tries to attack via the browser. People may accidentally pick up malware just by visiting infected websites.”

“The Internet Explorer 10 browser and all other apps run in their own isolated chambers. This chamber mode means that the apps, like the browser, don’t have access to other applications or to camera, location or microphone, for example, without the user’s permission.“

A lot of other security breaches are introduced accidentally when installing software. That’s why Microsoft has spent time and effort making the Windows Phone Store the most secure app store around.

Tarja explains: “The Windows Phone Store uses a careful submission and approval process to protect against malware reaching the Store. Microsoft checks all the applications for harmful content before publishing into the Store. That means it’s pretty safe to install apps and games from the Store.”

And if nothing else, it’s always easy to set a password on your Nokia Lumia handset:

“Individual users don’t always realise how important it is to protect their data,” says Tarja. “I would at the minimum use the device lock capability, so if I lose the device at least it’s locked. Setting a password is a simple but effective first line of defence.”

“With device management, companies can remotely enforce the use of passwords, manage the security and even the private company apps for an entire fleet of devices. Companies can also choose from compatible solutions such as AirWatch, MobileIron, PointSharp, Symantec, Zenprise and Windows Intune for remote management,” concludes Tarja.

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One of the best things about being a writer on Conversations is that playing with my Nokia Lumia is part of my job so, by necessity, the Start screen is always a work in progress.

I am constantly trying out new apps and moving things around. Plus, with the ability to resize tiles in Windows Phone 8 (coming soon on Windows 7.8) experimenting with different layouts is really good fun.  

As a general rule, I like to keep the start screen looking simple and only pin apps there when they’re needed for a particular occasion, for example the Live Tile of Flight Status is currently pinned because I went away for Christmas.

With the transient nature of my start screen in mind, here’s how it looked on my beloved Nokia Lumia 820 in late December 2012/early January 2013.

Tell us the apps you’ve prioritised and why?

The only wide tile I currently have on my start screen is the weather app from the UK Met Office. I’ll concede that it is not the prettiest weather app out there but it’s perfect for my needs, not to mention my parochial nature.

I have two other apps with big tiles, my Calendar app and my wife’s contact details. Both are great examples of Live Tiles where you can see the latest updates with a quick glance.

Another aspect of the Start screen that I think is worth a mention is the separate email inboxes. I think the ability to have different inboxes and to be able to link and unlink them is one of the best features about Windows Phone. I have a lot of email addresses and this works great for me. I like the fact they all have different icons too.

What apps do you use to pass the time?

To be perfectly blunt, I pass the time by installing random apps from the Windows Phone Store! If I have a few minutes spare and I’m feeling bored, I’ll always have a look in there to see if anything catches my eye. 

Other than that, I really like Nokia Trailers because those short two or three-minute clips are a great way to pass the time. I just watched the trailer for World War Z and I can’t wait to see that when it hits the cinemas in 2013.

A final mention must go to eBay, which is one of my favourite and most used apps. I’m fairly active when it comes to buying and selling stuff and I think their Windows Phone app offers an experience that is more than comparable to their website. The notifications are excellent.

What is the last app you paid for, and what does it do?

I wrote a post about lock screens apps recently and one of the apps that I liked the most was called Hello Friends, which creates a dynamic and ever-changing mosaic of your contacts’ photos as your lock screen.

I liked it so much that I paid for it (£0.79p) after the trial ran out.

Which app(s) is your guilty pleasure?

Jewel³ is a very, very guilty pleasure indeed. I think it’s a combination of the bright colours and silly sound effects that makes me embarrassed about enjoying this game. That and the fact that I mocked my wife when I saw her play it for the first time. Well, she can’t play it anymore because I’m always on it.

When you first get your hands on a Nokia Lumia 920 or Lumia 820 smartphone, no doubt you’ll spend a fair while setting up your accounts, installing your favourite apps and customising the Start screen to just how you want it.

Windows Phone 8 is such an intuitive and responsive mobile operating system that after a very short time, it’ll feel like you’re old friends and feel perfectly comfortable in its company.

Nokia Care

However, there’s still plenty more that your Lumia can do that you might not be aware of. This is where the Nokia Care app comes in.

Nokia Care is divided into two screens that you can swipe between: Tips & tricks and Help. The Help screen is itself divided into different categories for you to explore.

There’s search facility too, so if you’re looking for something specific, just type in the keyword.

As well as covering the basics, like getting to know your phone and how to personalise it, Nokia Care has support and information about applications, how to make the most of the camera, maps and navigation software, how to sync music and much, much more.

If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, it has a FAQ and handy links for you to contact Nokia.

Tips & Tricks

It is really rewarding to spend a little time exploring Nokia Care. There might be some surprises for you, even if you think you know everything about your Lumia already!

Here are 10 tips and tricks for your Lumia 920 or Lumia 820 courtesy of the Nokia Care app:

1.     Switching between apps

Press and hold down the back arrow button (←), then swipe left and right to see your recent apps and select the one you want.

2. Turn off automatic updates to control data usage

Your Lumia 920 or Lumia 820 can automatically update the software on your phone wirelessly – you’ll get new features and improved performance.

However, if you wish to keep tight control of your data usage, you can go to your Lumia’s Settings > Phone Update and uncheck the automatic update download box.

3. Extending your Lumia’s battery life

As Nokia Care says, you need to find a balance between getting the most out of your phone while getting the battery life you need.

It offers several tips for saving battery life, such as muting unnecessary sounds, using wired headphones rather than the loudspeaker and ensuring that you press the ← after you’ve finished using the camera viewfinder.

You can also set your Lumia to automatically save power when the battery level falls low. Go to Settings > Battery Saver > switch the battery saver mode on.

4. Typing full stops

To put a full stop at the end of a sentence, tap the space key twice. This saves a lot of time and effort!

5. Numbers and special characters

Another useful keyboard tip: To quickly type in a number or special character, while holding the numbers and symbol key, slide your finger to the character and then lift your finger.

With this method, you won’t then need to tap again to return to the ABC keyboard.

6. Sharing content from the Store

If you find something in the Windows Store, whether that’s an app, a game or a song that you think a friend might be interested in, then you can send them a link – just tap Share.

If the item has a price then you might be wondering where the Share button has gone? Tap, the three dots in the bottom right > Share.

7. Video self-portraits

To take a self-portrait open the camera, and tap the icon for self-portrait. If you then press the video icon, you can also record in video using your front-facing camera.

8. Zoom controls on Nokia Maps

You can pinch in and out on Nokia Maps using your fingers, but you can also tap to zoom by adding simple zoom controls to your screen.

In Nokia Maps, tap the three dots > Settings > Turn on Zoom Controls.

9. Switch between walking, driving and public transport in Nokia Maps

When you have searched a destination or location, in the detailed directions view you can tap between the walking, driving and public transport icons to get information for each one.

When you’re walking, you can use turn-by-turn navigation. Tap the walking icon, and select Start Navigation. To switch between your current location, the next turn and the route overview, swipe left or right along the bottom of the screen.

10. Nokia Care is available offline

You don’t need to be on a data connection to access these tips and all the other helpful information from the Nokia Care app. Unless you’re using the ‘Contact Nokia’ option, everything else is still available without a data connection.

Give Nokia Care a try for yourself, follow the instructions in the box above to get it on your Lumia 920 or Lumia 820.

Snowboarding legend Seth Wescott once said, “In snowboarding, there’s a huge focus on style. It’s the aesthetic that draws us in.” If you understand where he’s coming from and have an eye for photography, a flair for film or an artist’s temperament, you’re in luck. A couple of weeks ago, we launched a competition in conjunction with the snowboarding company Burton, for creative spirits just like you.  

Win a trip to Colorado and a Nokia Lumia 920

To win a Nokia Lumia 920 and a trip to the Burton US Open in Colorado, USA, all you need do is submit a short film (2 mins max), photographs or artwork inspired by the subculture and lifestyle of snowboarding, on or off the slopes. We’ve had a ton of fantastic entries already. To inspire you, and show you what you’re up against, here’s some of the best so far.

“Tumble” by Ihsan IIze

“Life style” by Sarah Scheinfeld

 ”Sweden we” by Sergey Senchikhin

“No snow, no show” by Mohammed Abdul Khader

“Hot descent” by Semen Mishchinenko

 ”Euphoric” by Alison Moody

“Snowboarding gave me a second life. I love it!” by Vera Sharova

   “Dream big and in color” by Jill Rosell

“Never**Give // UP” by Andre Philippe Luif

“Flight of the butterflies” by Anna Surgutskaya

We think these entries are awesome, but there’s still two weeks for you to challenge for one of the cool prizes on offer. And if these photos, artworks and short films aren’t enough to get your creativity fired up, check out this fantastic Pinterest board put together by our buddies at Talenthouse.

So what are you waiting for? Submit your entries here and you could soon be flying off to Colorado, with a shiny new Nokia Lumia 920 in your back pocket.

Yes i know to most of you out there this information about the iPad using a MicroSIM is not new to you, but for most of you in the Middle-East hungry for an iPad in your hands; HOLD YOUR HORSES!!! Let me first say that 100% of all GSM operators in the world use the default SIM size. Now good old Steve has given a nudge to the telecom operators around the world.

Apple’s big reveal of 2010 was the glorious iPad, some have given their critical analysis of the device. I say the device will pick up like any Apple device in the market. Now the jolt that the mobile industry got was that the iPad uses a MicroSIM enable it to use 3G. Apple’s tie or (love/hate) relationship with AT&T gave it a heads up on orders of MicroSIMS to deliver its service to its customers in the US.

So what is the (MicroSIM) : The 3FF SIM card, or the micro SIM, is 52% smaller than a regular SIM card so instead of a 15 x 25mm card you get a 12 x 15mm one. It’s still a GSM SIM so it will work in most markets. Now I believe Apple’s attempt to lock the SIM during the iPhone launch days blew up in their face.

Last, This MicroSIM isn’t an industry stopper is it. Well no, most operators are going to offer a this MicroSIM as a bundle package with the iPad. I say why bother, request a twin SIM from your local operator, shave the new SIM with plastic or acrylic filer and your good to go. Haven’t tested it myself, I will surely let you know if it works as soon as my iPad lands.

The sense of freedom, the sense of mobility, the outstanding feeling of knowing you left nothing behind. The Nokia Booklet 3G, where do I start? , but first let me make a statement. The Nokia Booklet 3G is a ‘Netbook’ and not a laptop so treat it as such.

Design, Size, Weight, Screen are flawless. I couldn’t say anything else, because I was surely impressed on how much Nokia put thought into this device. Speed for me is just fine; some have complained about its RAM and processor, frankly I would tell them they have no idea about computer mechanics. There is something they haven’t noticed and people like me would pay top dollars for. That is the NO FAN option, finally can sit in bed and not disturb anyone with the whizzing sound of the cooling fan. Plus what more can you ask from a netbook, use it as it was design and supposed to be used so just plug in a 2GB Flash drive and use it as a ReadyBoost or have you totally forgot about that?. Coming back to the essential elements of this device, using the 3G gave me the ability to sit where and when ever I want. No Dongles, Bluetooth, or Cable connections required. Power on and connect, simply amazing feeling you’ve got knowing you can get what you want in no time. The Nokia Booklet 3G is such a good device that I know use it as my own corporate computer device. Called in IT and asked them to remove my bulky laptop back it up on the local network so I could access it on my booklet. My desk is so clean right now it’s not even funny. I put this device to the ultimate test on the first day of work, dropped my notebook pens and every manual item you can possibly take to a meeting. Fired up OneNote, held a 3 hour meeting took all the notes I needed on my Booklet, attached pictures from my N900 and I was the first one out of the door. Didn’t have to gather all my papers, put together my laptop disconnect my charger, and wind up all sorts of wires. The best part I even leave quicker, All I’ve got is my Booklet and I’m out, charger is at home.

Last but not least, and I know most of you want to hear some partially negative things about this device and I don’t blame you. Nothing is perfect, and yes for some the Nokia Booklet is not the perfect device. But I can highlight some things that can be on the list of improvements for the RX-80 probably. First I would love a touch screen integration, which would make things a lot faster for me. The keyboard keys to be backlit, would make a big difference in low light environments. The ‘Ctrl’ key to be on the very left instead of the ‘fn’ key. More Nokia related software built-in, to control the connectivity. Would love a remote viewer built-in so I could make calls with my device but talk and hear it through my booklet or my BH-504 connected to my booklet. Why bother all your customers with the SIM lock by AT&T, It’s very easy to crack save us the hassle and include a Nokia UI for the SIM connectivity.

Final review thought, if you’re looking for being connected ‘Full Internet As It Happens’ the Nokia Booklet 3G is the device for you. If you’re a laptop speed oriented and has 16 million applications and programs the Nokia Booklet 3G won’t do for you. If you’re a on the move business person, looking for agility and essential connectivity, the Nokia Booklet 3G serves every single part of that.

Nokia Booklet 3G

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