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[http://www.pcmag.com] Reviews News & Opinions Downloads Business Daily Deals Login Register Subscribe Top Categories See all » Trending Tags See all » Follow About Michael J. Miller Michael J. Miller is chief information officer at Ziff Brothers Investments, a private investment firm. Miller, who was editor-in-chief of PC Magazine from 1991 to 2005, authors this blog for PC Magazine to share his thoughts on PC-related products. No investment advice is offered in this blog. All duties are disclaimed. Miller works separately for a private investment firm which may at any time invest in companies whose products are discussed in this blog, and no disclosure of securities transactions will be made. Read full bio » More Blogs AppScout 'Lord of the Rings: Legends' Begins Its Quest on iOS, Android Security Watch Shut Down the Dark Web? Survey Says ...Yes, Please How Microsoft's Nokia Acquisition Makes It More Like Apple Sep 03, 2013 10:56 AM EST Comments By Michael J. Miller Microsoft's announcement that it is purchasing the mobile phone division of Nokia will undoubtedly be a game changer in the mobile phone industry given Nokia's historic position in the market and Microsoft's ambitions. But for Windows Phone to emerge as a true third mobile alternative as opposed to an increasingly irrelevant afterthought, the combined company will have to move much more rapidly and become much more open-minded about changes. That's hard for any company, especially one in the midst of a huge acquisition and a departing CEO. Read More » Categories: Windows Phone, Cell Phones, Microsoft Tags: Microsoft, Nokia, Windows Phone, smartphone, Steve Ballmer Lumia 1020: The Best Smartphone Pictures Yet Aug 21, 2013 3:31 PM EST Comments By Michael J. Miller Let's start with the bottom line: The Nokia Lumia 1020 takes the best pictures I've ever seen from a relatively thin smartphone. I've been using the phone for the past 10 days or so and in many situations it did such a good job that I didn't need to carry my digital camera. It's far from perfect—I don't expect we will see any smartphone camera as good as a digital SLR any time soon—but it is pretty amazing. Read More » Categories: Windows Phone, Cell Phones Tags: Microsoft, Nokia, Windows Phone, camera, smartphone, Lumia 1020 Can a Better Camera Save Nokia and Windows Phone? Jul 12, 2013 7:47 AM EST Comments By Michael J. Miller After just testing about the Nokia Lumia 928 Windows Phone, I was excited to attend Nokia's launch of the new Lumia 1020 yesterday, which was completely focused around the phone's 41-megapixel camera and the new imaging features it enables. Read More » Categories: Windows Phone, Cell Phones, Digital Cameras Tags: Microsoft, Nokia, Windows Phone, camera, Lumia 1020 Living With the Nokia Lumia 928 Jul 11, 2013 10:23 AM EST Comments By Michael J. Miller I've been trying out a Nokia Lumia 928 lately, and while it's pretty much the same as the Lumia 920, which I've reviewed before, it does have a few interesting differences. It's lighter, with a OLED display instead of an LCD, and has some changes to the camera as well. It's the top-of-the-line Windows Phone—at least until Thursday's rumored announcement of the 1020—but on Verizon, not AT&T. Read More » Categories: Windows Phone, Cell Phones Tags: Microsoft, Nokia, windows phone 8, Lumia 928 Nokia Plays Up Photo Improvements in Windows Phone 8-based Lumia 920 Sep 05, 2012 3:31 PM EST Comments By Michael J. Miller CEO Stephen Elop introduced Nokia's new flagship phone, the Lumia 920, today. He showed off the 4.5-inch phone with new features, including a better camera system called Pureview with optical image stabilization, improved mapping, advanced display technology, and built-in wireless charging. "We are creating the most personal smartphone system," Elop said, and Lumia will be "the world's most innovative smart phone." The company has not announced specific dates or prices, but revealed the phones will be introduced in select markets in quarter four. (I wish we had more details, including carriers, but they weren't forthcoming.) Read More » Categories: Windows Phone, Cell Phones Tags: Microsoft, Nokia, Windows Phone, camera, digital photos, lumia 900, Nokia Lumia 900, smartphones Lumia 900: What Windows Phones Needs to Succeed Apr 09, 2012 3:09 PM EST Comments By Michael J. Miller Having spent more quality time with the Nokia Lumia 900 this weekend, I remain convinced the Windows Phone operating system has huge potential. Here is what Microsoft and the phone vendors need to do to take it to the next level. Read More » Categories: Windows Phone, Windows Mobile, Operating Systems, Phones Tags: Microsoft, Windows Phone, Nokia Lumia 900 Lumia 900: The Wait Continues for a Windows Phone "Hero" Apr 05, 2012 5:26 PM EST Comments By Michael J. Miller The Nokia Lumia 900, which officially launches Sunday, is being hailed as the first real "hero phone" for Microsoft's Windows Phone platform. While the attention is undoubtedly good for both Nokia and Microsoft, I wonder whether the phone itself lives up to that appellation. Read More » Categories: Windows Phone Tags: Nokia, Windows Phone, lumia 900 Subscribe // Most Popular Articles 17 Secret Gems Inside Facebook Messenger The Eerie World of Abandoned Arcade Games 5 Reasons to Play Quantum Break Everything Coming to Netflix in April Black Markets and Secret Thumb Drives: How Cubans Get Online Tax Tips for Last-Minute E-Filers » See More // Discover... 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