Nokia Glance Screen coming to all Lumia models except for Nokia Lumia 520 and Nokia Lumia 521

The Nokia Glance Screen is the screen that brings the always-on clock to a Nokia Lumia device, even when the phone is off. It is part of the Nokia Lumia Amber update and will be added to most Nokia Lumia models with the installation of the update. Actually, there are two models that will not be receiving the Glance screen, and it is a shame considering that they are two of the hottest selling Nokia Lumia models. We are referring to the entry-level Nokia Lumia 520 and Nokia Lumia 521.

Essentially the same phone, the low price of the two models have helped them ring up the cash register. During the recent conference call following Nokia's second quarter earnings release, CEO Stephen Elop mentioned the strength of Nokia Lumia 520 sales in places like China, France, India, Thailand, the UK, the US and Vietnam. T-Mobile's version of the phone, the Nokia Lumia 521, has been sold out at a number of locations and has been burning up the phones at HSN where the phone has made a few appearances.

The Finnish OEM has made it clear that "hardware restrictions" prevent the Lumia 520 and Lumia 521 from offering the Glance Screen. Perhaps with the money you saved from buying either one of those two models, you can invest in a cheap watch. Meanwhile, the screen is already installed on the Nokia Lumia 925, which launched with the GDR 2 update out of the box. Besides the clock, the Glance screen allows you to double-tap the display to wake up the phone, and includes certain notifications.


source: Nokia via WindowsPhoneCentral