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Top 10 best Nokia phones of all time

Microsoft may be pulling the Nokia brand from Australia, but the glorious company will leave an indelible legacy. Here's but a glimpse at ten just examples.

Top 10 best Nokia phones of all time
In Pictures: 11 must-have apps for your new Windows Phone

While the Windows Phone app market continues to mature, there are plenty of good grabs within the 200,000-plus strong ecosystem right now. We've highlighted 11 Windows Phone apps that will make your mobile experience as smooth as Steve Ballmer's scalp.

In Pictures: 11 must-have apps for your new Windows Phone
IN PICTURES: 13 great Windows Phone apps for IT pros

A baker's dozen of mostly free apps for server monitoring, remote access, network troubleshooting, password management, even scripting - right from your Windows Phone.

IN PICTURES: 13 great Windows Phone apps for IT pros
HTC Windows Phone 8X: First look

We take a first look at the HTC Windows Phone 8X.

HTC Windows Phone 8X: First look

Why Microsoft killed Windows Phone

Microsoft's corporate vice president for Windows confirmed the company has no plans to bring new hardware or software to Windows Phones
New build of Windows 10 Mobile brings fixes and some massive bugs

Earliest adopters of Microsoft's new mobile operating system will see some improvements, along with broken features.
Lumia 950 XL leaked images foreshadow Win10 Mobile's future

The device, with a 5.7-in. display, will reportedly be announced in September or October alongside the Lumia 950, with a 5.2-in. display.
Cortana headed to many new markets later this year

Following the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft's virtual assistant will be available in a bunch more countries
Microsoft boosts stability for Windows 10 mobile with new beta release

Build 10166 is short on new features, but long on bug fixes, including a few major problems
For Microsoft, the only way out of its big Windows Phone mess is to follow Apple

Dumping its unremarkable value phones and focusing on a few good flagships might work, but only if there's a viable app ecosystem, too.

WPC 2015: Microsoft exec - Forget the past

In a revival tent-like speech, Microsoft COO, Kevin Turner, urged the company's partners to forget the past - an allusion to the failure of its ...
Microsoft gives Windows phones one last shot

Microsoft will continue to make smartphones for its Windows 10 Mobile operating system, but the company has thrown in the towel on the devices strategy ...
What's the future for Windows Phone?

Despite rumors that Microsoft is about to kill Windows Phone, some industry observers say that's unlikely for several reasons, especially the expected gains from the ...
5 ways to extend your smartphone's battery life

Avoid the dreaded 'battery low' message with these simple tips
Top 10 best Nokia phones of all time

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End of an era: Goodbye Nokia, hello Microsoft Lumia

Top Microsoft execs reveal why Nokia smartphones were retired and talk the future of Microsoft Lumia in Australia