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Next flagship Lumia is on its way: Invites sent out for 14 May unveiling

Summary: The next Nokia Lumia handset is set to be revealed in London next month, bringing a new option to the market for Windows Phone fans.

Ben Woods

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The next addition to Nokia's Lumia line is to be unveiled in a matter of weeks.

Invites to the launch event of the as-yet unknown Windows Phone 8-based device were sent out on Friday for an event on 14 May.

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Image: Nokia

The event will take place in London and, while the invite gave no hints of which handset is on the way, it did confirm the event would reveal "the next chapter of the Lumia story".

Several rumours of new devices from Nokia have surfaced in recent weeks, including an aluminium version of the Lumia 920, apparently called the Nokia Catwalk or Lumia 928. Another rumoured device is the Nokia EOS, also known as the Lumia 1000, which is said to include the 41-megapixel sensor found on Nokia's 808 PureView.

While both these rumours sound somewhat dicey, the event is a global gathering, suggesting that the company will be unveiling a flagship device rather than something in the low-to-mid range. During Nokia's recent first-quarter earnings call, CEO Stephen Elop promised a "hero" Lumia handset would surface during the current quarter.

Whatever Nokia has in store, ZDNet will be on hand at the event to bring you all the news and hands-on action. 

Nokia's current flagship device — the Lumia 920 — wasfirst shown off to the world in New York in September 2012.

Topics: Nokia, Mobility, Smartphones, EU, United Kingdom

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  • Whatever flagship device it is...

    ...Nokia, please make sure it is available on Verizon Wireless in the U.S.
    CHIP72
    Reply 7 Votes

    • Yes, Verizon Wireless

      I won't even contemplate going to AT&T, so if this phone is GSM only, then it's a non-starter.
      Speednet
      Reply 1 Vote

    • I dumped V for att

      no complaints, glad I did.

      I can see keeping my 920 for 3-4 years, unheard of with phones.

      Maybe for a Note II style Lumia running RT with LTE and no cell phone service, and a Skype number for calls.
      everss02
      Reply 2 Votes

      • I will probably jump ship from Verizon

        For whichever carrier offers a phablet sized Nokia Lumia. Both my girlfriend and I have been waiting for the right oppportunity to switch from Iphones to Lumias. She would be happy with the 928 that is reportedly coming out soon on Verizon but I have been holding my breath for a larger screen so I don't want her to lock in with Verizon until I see who will carry the larger devices
        Panwo1@...
        Reply Vote

    • But with a fix for the random lock-up problem.

      Some of the Lumia Windows 8 phones suffer from a random lock-up problem where the phone freezes and has to be rebooted to get it working again. It is the reason I canceled my 822 and sent it back to Verizon.

      According to this thread: http://forums.wpcentral.com/nokia-lumia-822/204251-5.htm
      (Bottom of page)
      There may be a fix out this summer. Until then steer clear of Lumia Windows Phones.
      z_saberman
      Reply Vote

      • Nokia Care USA on twitter

        they fix things promptly(new firmware within a week for an issue I tweeted), idk about the 822, I wouldn't buy an 822 anyway with the 920 being 2 for $99 and with a free wireless chargers on att.
        everss02
        Reply Vote

  • Oh no, not another Swiss Army knife

    Dear Nokia - please don't get into a features arms race with Samsung, and leave the digital jewellery to Apple. Focus on what you do best - mid range affordable kit that complements WP8's pared down UI. Lumia 620 is damn near perfect. Now if you decide to make a 7" version of that, millions will buy it.
    capeleopard
    Reply 7 Votes

  • Who cares...

    Its MS yet again.
    jessepollard
    Reply 2 Votes

    • That's right - who cares

      Yet you comment on everything MS related, so it's blatently obvious you care.

      I can't help that it bothers you that you own a second rate phone, maybe it's time to trade up to Windows 8.
      William Farrel
      Reply 6 Votes

    • Do You Know This for Fact?

      It's common knowledge that Nokia has been playing with Android for some time now. It's also common knowledge that WP8 has failed miserably in the market place. It would be funny as hell if the "8" designator in 928 meant Android!
      Gr8Music
      Reply Vote

      • You know...

        ...that you are delusional, right?
        Could you please mention some references for these "facts" too? Nokia has never "played" with Android. And Windows Phone (read "Lumia line") has been growing steadily.

        People declaring stuff "common knowledge" doesn't give that stuff credit.

        http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2013/04/26/windows-phone-strengthens-third-place-position-against-iphone-android/
        Ehsan Irani
        Reply 1 Vote

      • Your reading comprehension is missing in action, because,

        you failed to notice, or didn't understand this line from the article above:

        "Invites to the launch event of the as-yet unknown Windows Phone 8-based device were sent out on Friday for an event on 14 May."

        Notice that part that says: "Windows Phone 8-based device"? That should make it very clear to anyone that understand the written English language that, Nokia is not talking about any Android-based Lumia.

        Besides, becoming just another Android device in the list of many, would not do anything for Nokia. There are already too many Android device makers; one more would just get lost in the crowd.
        adornoe
        Reply Vote

  • WhatsApp ?

    Might be a Nokia Lumia with a 'WhatsApp' button, like the new Asha 210 :-)

    Seriously, as a premium range topper, it needs to Entry Level @ 64Gb, and have a SD card slot.
    neil.postlethwaite@...
    Reply Vote

  • More Microsoft Garbage

    They'll bribe the user with gift cards and whatnot as usual.

    Microsoft phones are the Yugos of the poor economy world.
    toddbottom7
    Reply 2 Votes

    • Hows your

      Apple stock doing? lol
      Xenon8
      Reply 11 Votes

      • Bazzzzzzzing

        Haaaa Haaaa
        Panwo1@...
        Reply 2 Votes

    • Apple fanboy or anti-Microsoft fanboy

      No matter, this person has been discredited more than Obama! toddbottom7, no one listens to you any more because everybody knows your simply an Apple salesperson. LOL
      BruinB88
      Reply 8 Votes

      • Didn't you know?

        His Apple stocks doing great! He's one of those people that "bought a 1000 shares at $14"!

        ;)
        William Farrel
        Reply 3 Votes

    • More cloggeddbottom7 Garbage

      Why are you so jealous of Microsoft?

      Is it because when you whip out your iPhone, nobody cares to oogle over antiquated hardware?

      You stick with your Yugo, and I'll continue to enjoy my Ferrari.
      William Farrel
      Reply 5 Votes

      • Where's your IT qualification?

        Oh right, YOU HAVE NONE LOSER
        toddbottom7
        Reply Vote
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