New Zealand bank ASB teases upcoming Windows Phone app

The official Twitter account for New Zealand's bank ASB (www.asb.co.nz) tweeted a photo that teases a Windows Phone app for customers to make use of mobile banking. ASB joins numerous other banks that have released apps for the platform, adding another name to the pool of officially supported apps.

While no details are included, we can see the app offering a number of features. Amongst the list of menu items is an option for exchange rates and possible conversion calculators, as well as the ability to locate nearest branches and (we'd assume) ATMs, receive quick balance checks to stay on top of the bottom line without diving into feature rich account management, visit the official ASB website and to contact the bank for enquiries.

"The wait is almost over... #ASBmobile #WindowsPhone  twitpic.com/awrabl

— ASB Bank (@ASBBank) September 21, 2012"

Should the number of features present not be enough, a line of security is also illustrated in the photo - an account PIN. It's positive to see another bank taking Windows Phone seriously with security, features and usability in mind. No word on when the app will be available on the Marketplace, but we can't imagine it'll be too long.

Source: @ASB (Twitter)

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New Nokia video teases wireless charging to be unveiled for tomorrow

News Posted on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:13 pm EDT by Daniel Rubino

We've already seen the "leaked" images for Nokia's new inductive wireless charging platform for their new Windows Phone 8 Lumias and now a new Nokia video teases the same.

The video is very short and simply shows a woman rounding up her wires into a ball and hiding them away, presumably because she just bought a Lumia 920. There's not much else to say on the matter other than let's wait for tomorrow to see it in the flesh.

Source: Nokia

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Samsung teases Galaxy Note 2 in IFA preview video

It's just over a week until we're expecting to see the next Samsung Galaxy Note unveiled in Berlin, Germany. As such, Samsung's ramping up the hype surrounding the upcoming tablet/phone hybrid, today releasing a new teaser video that gives us our first fleeting glimpses of the device, along with a guest appearance from 'Wings of Desire' director Wim Wenders. Not much is being given away, but the new Note is described as "a thin and light thing, which might suggest that the expected increase in screen size hasn't resulted in any extra bulk in other areas.

Check out the full 37-second preview video above. We'll be live from Berlin next Wednesday to bring you full coverage of Samsung's Mobile Unpacked event.

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