First images of Nokia’s aluminum Lumia, codenamed ‘Catwalk’, have surfaced [Updated]

We have no mode of verifying the authenticity of these two images, simply it appears to be of the upcoming Nokia Lumia 'Catwalk', a follow upwardly to the Lumia 920 that reportedly sports a new aluminum chassis to help reduce the size and weight. The images showed upward on the popular Chinese social network Sina Weibo.

No other details were given, but earlier information about Catwalk stated the device every bit having 4.5" display with an OCTA display, S4 1.5GHz dual-cadre CPU, 16GB of storage (down from 32GB), 2000mAh bombardment and an 8.7MP OIS camera with LED flash.

As a outcome of the new trunk, the device is fifty grams lighter (just 132g) than the current Lumia 920 and is supposedly about 2.3mm less in thickness (8.4 versus 10.7mm on the 920).

From the paradigm, we can run across that the microSIM door on summit matches the Lumia 720's and indeed, it has the same "three dots" on the back for a wireless charging backplate. While moving the microUSB (or is it an HDMI out port?) to the acme may seem unusual, nosotros must retrieve that information technology is not a requirement that it be on the bottom of the device and OEMs can move things effectually.

The timing of the device was reported to be for a May 15th annunciation with a late June availability. T-Mobile United states is expected to option up the device too as other international carriers.

Verizon will launch a like, but non-aluminum device called the Lumia 928 aka 'Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation' in the coming weeks.

Update (5:25PM ET): We have spoken to someone familiar with this alleged device who can confirm that information technology is indeed, accurate. Because of that nosotros've bumped the rum'o'meter from an initial '5' to an '8' (from an early on corroboration) to a 'ten', meaning we have very loftier conviction in these images. Whether or not they are early or late prototype, we don't know.

Source: Sina Weibo, Baidu; Thanks, AIKON, for the tip!

New report reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

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New report reveals Microsoft'due south future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

Business Insider has today published a follow-up report with more details about Microsoft'due south canceled HoloLens 3 augmented reality headset. The partnership with Samsung is said to include a headset with a ready of screens inside, powered by a Samsung phone in your pocket.

Review: Surface Laptop SE is the new standard for K-8 Windows PCs

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Review: Surface Laptop SE is the new standard for G-8 Windows PCs

Starting at just $250, Microsoft's kickoff foray into affordable laptops for the instruction market is a winner. With a gorgeous design, excellent thermals, and a fantastic typing feel, Microsoft would do correct to sell this directly to consumers too. Let'southward but promise Intel can make a improve CPU.