Lumia 950 now listed on Microsoft Store but still not available to buy

Microsoft recently lifted the lid on its new high-end smartphone the Lumia 950, but didn t really say when the device will be launched. At the Microsoft Store, the smartphone is now listed, but not yet available to buy. This suggests that the device will be available in the UK soon. Microsoft Lumia 950 now listed The Microsoft Lumia 950 is now listed on the UK Microsoft Store for £449.99 (inclusive of VAT), but it is not available to buy, with the Software giant saying that the smartphone is coming soon. If you are interested in the device, you can have Microsoft send you notifications on when the smartphone will become available via email. If you re unfamiliar with the Microsoft Lumia 950, here s all you need to know about the device: Operating system Windows 10 Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Hexa-core 1.8GHz Clock rate: 1800 MHz Display 5.2 WQHD (2560 x 1440) TrueColour (24-bit/16M) OLED, ClearBlack 564ppi Orientation sensor, sunlight readability enhancements, easy to clean, hig
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Lumia 950 XL listed on Microsoft Store but not available to buy

Earlier this month, the software giant made the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL official, but failed to say when the device will be available in the UK. Now, the UK Microsoft Store has listed the device, but is still unavailable to purchase. The listing, however, suggests that the device will soon be available in stores. Microsoft Lumia 950 XL now listed According to Microsoft, the Lumia 950 XL phablet will set you back £529.99 (inclusive of VAT) for the unlocked version. Although the phablet is now listed, it is yet to be available for purchase, with Microsoft saying that the device is coming soon. You can opt for Microsoft to send you updates via email on when the device will be available. Here s what the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL has to offer: Operating system Windows 10 Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Octa-core 2.0GHz Clock rate: 2000 MHz Display 5.7 WQHD (2560 x 1440) TrueColour (24-bit/16M) OLED, ClearBlack 518ppi Orientation sensor, sunlight readability enhancements, easy to clean, high
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Official Microsoft Lumia 550 video goes live

At Microsoft s press event that took place earlier this month, two devices basked in the limelight. These are the high-end Microsoft Lumia 950 and its phablet version the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. However, there was a third device that was officially unveiled at the event, which is the Microsoft Lumia 550 the Redmond firm s first entry-level smartphone that runs Windows 10, and here s the affordable handset s first official video. Microsoft Lumia 550 official video Here s the video: To recap, the Microsoft Lumia 550 sports a 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (HD), which works out to a pixel density of 315 ppi. Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 SoC, which is a quad-core processor with each core clocked at 1.1 GHz, coupled with 1 GB of RAM. It offers 8 GB of internal storage, which is clearly not enough to store your apps, photos, and videos. For more storage options, it does come with a microSD card slot. It does support 4G LTE connectivity. In the pho
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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL to sport 3,340 mAh removable battery, leaked photo reveals

Lately, the news has been dominated by the Microsoft Lumia 950 smartphone and the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phablet. We ve been coming across the devices leaked live photos, press renders, and specs. Now, if a new leak is to be believed, we ve learned more about the phablet s battery. 3,340 mAh and removable
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Microsoft lifts the lid on entry-level Lumia 550

This week, all eyes were on Microsoft s newly unveiled high-end devices  the Microsoft Lumia 950 smartphone and the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phablet. But did you know that the software giant also lifted the lid on its new entry-level handset the Microsoft Lumia 550? It only took Microsoft less than 10 seconds to lift the lid on the device, and there s no official product page for the device at the time of writing. Fortunately, we do have a few details about the device, which we have included below. Say hello to the Microsoft Lumia 550 Microsoft plans to bring Windows 10 to the masses by launching the Lumia 550 handset. The affordable device will be available in December and will set buyers back around £90. We re sure the entry-level device will sell like hotcakes, as affordable Windows-powered devices always tend to dominate in the entry-level market. According to Microsoft, the Lumia 550 sports a 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (HD), which works out to a pixel
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Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL UK pricing revealed

In an earlier report, we gave you a rough estimate on how much the newly unveiled Microsoft Lumia 950 and the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL will cost, based on retail prices in the US. Now, the smartphone s UK pricing has been revealed. UK pricing In the UK, the Microsoft Lumia 950 will set buyers back £499.99, while the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL will cost £549.99. These prices are for the SIM fee versions of the smartphone and phablet. To recap, the Microsoft Lumia 950 smartphone sports a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), which works out to a pixel density of 424 ppi. A 20-megapixel rear-facing PureView camera with triple LED flash, 5th generation OIS, and ZEISS optics will snap high-quality photos and record 4K videos, while a 5-megapixel front-facing camera will take care of selfies and video chat. The smartphone offers 32 GB of internal storage. If this is not enough, the device comes with a microSD card slot for additional storage options. Under the hoo
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Microsoft Lumia 950 makes its official debut

The Microsoft Lumia 950 is probably one of the worst kept secrets in the mobile phone industry this year, with leaked specs, images, and press renders found all over the internet. Now, we can say that leaks will come to a stop as the Software giant has just made its new high-end smartphone official. Say hello to the Microsoft Lumia 950 Specs-wise, the Microsoft Lumia 950 sports a 5.2-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD), which works out to a pixel density of 564 ppi. Its camera combo consists of a 20-megapixel PureView rear-facing camera with ZEISS optics, triple LED flash, 5th generation optical image stabilisation, and 4K video recording, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for snapping selfies and video chat. On board is 32 GB of internal storage. For additional storage options, it does come with a microSD card slot. Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit 1.8 GHz hexa-core processor with an Adreno 418 GPU to handle graphics, coupled
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Microsoft lifts the lid on Lumia 950 smartphone

After being heavily leaked in recent reports, Microsoft has finally lifted the lid on the new Windows 10 Mobile-powered Lumia 950 smartphone. Microsoft Lumia 950 unveiled The new Microsoft Lumia 950 sports a 5.2-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD), which works out to a pixel density of 564 ppi. Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit 1.8 GHz hexa-core processor with an Adreno 418 GPU to handle graphics, coupled with 3 GB of RAM. Don t worry about this processor causing overheating issues, as Microsoft has equipped this smartphone (as well as the Lumia 950 XL) with liquid cooling tech. On board is 32 GB of internal storage. If you need more storage, it does come with a microSD card slot. Its camera combo consists of a 20-megapixel PureView rear-facing camera with ZEISS optics, triple LED flash, 5th generation optical image stabilisation, and 4K video recording, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for snapping selfies and video chat. Connec
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Check out the first promotional video of the Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL

Microsoft recently lifted the lid on its two new high-end devices the Microsoft Lumia 950 smartphone and the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phablet. Now the devices first promotional video has gone live. Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL promotional video Here s the video: To recap, the Microsoft Lumia 950 smartphone sports a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), which works out to a pixel density of 424 ppi. Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit 1.8 GHz hexa-core processor with an Adreno 418 GPU to handle graphics. 3 GB of RAM is on board. The smartphone offers 32 GB of internal storage. If this is not enough, the device comes with a microSD card slot for additional storage options. A 20-megapixel rear-facing PureView camera with triple LED flash, 5th generation OIS, and ZEISS optics will snap high-quality photos and record 4K videos, while a 5-megapixel front-facing camera will take care of selfies and video chat. To keep the lights on, it comes
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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL makes its official debut

The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL has just made its official debut and here s what the phablet has in store for us. Microsoft Lumia 950 XL now official Design The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL dimensions are 151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm The power, volume, and camera buttons are located on the side of the device (volume up button on top, power button in the middle, and the volume down button on the bottom). The dedicated camera button is also located on the lower part of the side of the device. It is clad in plastic and comes in two colour options – white and black. Specs The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL sports a 5.7-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD), which works out to a pixel density of 518 ppi. It is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 4 and ClearBlack tech allows for better visibility outdoors. Four microphones are on board that can record high-quality audio. In the photography department, the phablet rocks a 20-megapixel rear-facing PureView camera with ZEISS optic
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