Rovio, Nokia announce Angry Birds Roost “companion app” for LumiasSeptember 5, 2012 - 22:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Rovio and Nokia have announced that Angry Birds Roost will be an exclusive “companion app” for the Nokia Lumia smartphone line for the next three months, The Verge reports. The Windows 8 has reviews of various Angry Birds apps, walkthroughs for detailed descriptions of how to beat the game, and other supplemental material. The app could help establish the Angry Birds brand on the Nokia platform. Right now, both parties could use the help. Nokia’s new Lumia smartphones use Windows Phone 8 and have a big battle against Apple iPhones and Google Android devices. And Angry Birds games have seen a dip in popularity recently as Rovio readies a number of new games and brand extensions. Rovio’s next big game, Bad Piggies, launches on Sept. 27. The Angry Birds Roost app will be available on the Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820. There will be hundreds of walkthrough videos, news items, ringtones and more. The app features an exclusive “Roost Cam” feature where users can take a picture on their phone, add their favorite Angry Birds characters to the picture, and then share it on Facebook, Twitter, MMS or email. The app will have lots of wallpapers and a Live Tile on the Lumia start screen, The Verge says. “Angry Birds Roost is a fantastic place for fans,” said Peter Vesterbacka, Mighty Eagle and chief marketing officer of Rovio. “Bursting with amazing content, it’s a great way for Lumia users to get the full Angry Birds experience all in one app.” Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |