Sunday, July 1, 2012
Windows Phone rumors ramp up in advance of Mobile World Congress
The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week looks like it will play host to the usual range of exciting announcements in the mobile devices and software field. Based on the continued appearance of enticing rumors, Microsoft's Windows Phone platform looks like it will be one of the main attractions this year.
At 9:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, CEO Steve Ballmer is expected host a press conference unveiling the latest Windows Mobile developments, which could be anything from the official announcement of Windows Mobile 6.5.3 to the launch of Xbox Live-enabled games on Windows Mobile to a so-called "Zune Phone."
Reuters today cited anonymous sources who said the announcement will be "new mobile phone software," an aggravatingly vague description, which The Wall Street Journal tightened up into "Windows Mobile 7," which it says will resemble the Zune HD's interface, but all signs seem to be pointing elsewhere.
Microsoft assured us last month that its user-friendly, non-legacy mobile operating system was NOT Windows Mobile 7, and a report from Bloomberg today eliminated its mention of Windows Mobile 7 in favor of "The renamed Windows Phone operating system."
A new version of Windows Mobile that concentrates on media and entertainment instead of business functionality would no doubt be welcome in the new consumer-driven smartphone market, and many would say it's long overdue from Redmond.
At 9:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, CEO Steve Ballmer is expected host a press conference unveiling the latest Windows Mobile developments, which could be anything from the official announcement of Windows Mobile 6.5.3 to the launch of Xbox Live-enabled games on Windows Mobile to a so-called "Zune Phone."
Reuters today cited anonymous sources who said the announcement will be "new mobile phone software," an aggravatingly vague description, which The Wall Street Journal tightened up into "Windows Mobile 7," which it says will resemble the Zune HD's interface, but all signs seem to be pointing elsewhere.
Microsoft assured us last month that its user-friendly, non-legacy mobile operating system was NOT Windows Mobile 7, and a report from Bloomberg today eliminated its mention of Windows Mobile 7 in favor of "The renamed Windows Phone operating system."
A new version of Windows Mobile that concentrates on media and entertainment instead of business functionality would no doubt be welcome in the new consumer-driven smartphone market, and many would say it's long overdue from Redmond.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Nokia announced new additions to its Symbian 3 family
Nokia announced new additions to its Symbian^3 family of devices at the ongoing Nokia World in London. The announcement of the three new models takes the Symbian^3 device count to four.
Joining the Nokia N8, announced in April this year, are the Nokia E7 and two new entrants to the C series - C6-01 and C7.
The Nokia E7 is a business device boasts of a 4-inch touchscreen display and a slide out four-row keyboard. The E7 comes with an 8 megapixel camera and 16GB of on-board storage. The device is able to shoot and edit 720p video.
The business features of the E7 include support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Mail for Exchange, Microsoft Communicator Mobile and Microsoft Share Point Server.
With 18 days of standby time and up to 9 hours of talktime, the E7 is expected be available by the end of 2010 at a price of € 495 (Rs 29,500).
The new entrant to Nokia's C-family, the C7 has a 3.5-inch AMOLED and comes with an 8 megapixel camera along with 8GB of onboard storage. The C7 is expected to be priced at about € 335 (Rs 20,000).
The compact Nokia C6-01 also has an 8 megapixel camera. The device with a 3.2-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen and has the Nokia ClearBlack technology, also used in the E7, for improved outdoor visibility. The C6-01 is expected to be available for € 260 (Rs 15,500).
Nokia is in the middle of a major management revamp, with the departures of its chief executive and chairman announced last week and its top internal candidate for the CEO post resigning on Monday.
Nokia still controls around 40 percent of the global smartphone market volume, but has lost out to Apple and Research in Motion's Blackberry in the fatter-margin market for the most expensive cellphone models.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
HTC Tattoo to launch in OctoberLatest Android mobile to be available on Vodafone
The HTC Tattoo will launch next month, however keen customers are already able to pre-order the Android-based mobile phone from Vodafone.
The HTC Tattoo is the latest mobile phone to be announced that will run on Google's Android operating system, which allows owners of Android-based mobile phones to access thousands of applications downloadable from the Android market.
HTC Sense interface
The phone also runs on the HTC Sense interface, which offers users a number of customisable homescreens. More about the Sense interface can be found in the HTC Hero first look video.
While Vodafone hasn't yet confirmed the price or contract details of the Tattoo, the handset is expected to be more affordably priced than the previous three HTC Android phones: the G1, the HTC Magic, and the HTC Hero.
HTC Tattoo specification
The Tattoo's specifications include a 3.2Mp camera, a 2.8-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS connectivity. The Tattoo also has an MP3 player and radio - and a welcome 3.5mm headphone socket so you can use the headphones of your choice.
Jon Barrow, Which? mobile phone expert, said: 'We hope that the rumours about the Tattoo being a more affordable handset are accurate, as it would be great to bring the Android market to a wider market. We look forward to testing this device in our labs sometime soon'.
Android mobile phone handsets
HTC currently dominates the market with Android-powered mobile phones, but this is set to change with models from Samsung, LG and Sony Ericsson on the not too distant horizon. A first look of the Android Samsung Galaxy can be read in our mobile phone report, and a first look video of the Galaxy can be viewed in our IFA 2009 report from the consumer electronics show in Berlin.
The HTC Tattoo is the latest mobile phone to be announced that will run on Google's Android operating system, which allows owners of Android-based mobile phones to access thousands of applications downloadable from the Android market.
HTC Sense interface
The phone also runs on the HTC Sense interface, which offers users a number of customisable homescreens. More about the Sense interface can be found in the HTC Hero first look video.
While Vodafone hasn't yet confirmed the price or contract details of the Tattoo, the handset is expected to be more affordably priced than the previous three HTC Android phones: the G1, the HTC Magic, and the HTC Hero.
HTC Tattoo specification
The Tattoo's specifications include a 3.2Mp camera, a 2.8-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS connectivity. The Tattoo also has an MP3 player and radio - and a welcome 3.5mm headphone socket so you can use the headphones of your choice.
Jon Barrow, Which? mobile phone expert, said: 'We hope that the rumours about the Tattoo being a more affordable handset are accurate, as it would be great to bring the Android market to a wider market. We look forward to testing this device in our labs sometime soon'.
Android mobile phone handsets
HTC currently dominates the market with Android-powered mobile phones, but this is set to change with models from Samsung, LG and Sony Ericsson on the not too distant horizon. A first look of the Android Samsung Galaxy can be read in our mobile phone report, and a first look video of the Galaxy can be viewed in our IFA 2009 report from the consumer electronics show in Berlin.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Motorola launches second Android phone
Motorola Inc. introduced its second phone based on Google Inc.’s Android software, fighting for a bigger share of the growing market for Web-equipped phones to reverse more than a year of sales declines.
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The phone, called the Droid, features a larger screen than Apple Inc.’s top-selling iPhone and has higher resolution.
The phone, called the Droid, features a larger screen than Apple Inc.’s top-selling iPhone and has higher resolution, said co-chief executive Sanjay Jha. It will be available Nov. 6 on the Verizon Wireless website and in retail stores, Motorola said. The price will be US$199.99 with a two-year agreement after a US$100 mail-in rebate.
Motorola is rebuilding its mobile-phone division around the Android operating system to entice consumers who abandoned its handsets in favour of the iPhone and Research In Motion Ltd.’s BlackBerry. Motorola’s share of the phone market dropped by almost half in the second quarter from 10% a year earlier, according to Gartner Inc.
“We’ve been missing from the market,” Mr. Jha, 46, said in an interview. The Droid “absolutely does” get Motorola back into the game with a better operating system and a faster Internet browser, he said.
Based on Android 2.0, a newer version of the Google operating system, the device allows users to run multiple applications at once, features voice-driven Web searches, and has one of the “fastest Web browsers available today,” Mr. Jha said.
T-Mobile USA Inc. will begin selling the Schaumburg, Ill.-based company’s first Android phone, the Cliq, on Nov. 2 for US$199.99 with a two-year contract.
“Droid boasts impressive specs and reviews from the blog community have been very favourable thus far,” said Matt Thornton, an analyst with Avian Securities LLC in Boston. “This should give some indication as to how the device will be received by the consumer, the press and the investor community.” Thornton has a “positive” rating on the stock.
Motorola plans more Android devices. At least one of those will be sold through a third carrier, Mr. Jha said. The Droid will be available through multiple carriers outside the U.S. later this year, he said.
Mr. Jha declined to comment on how Android phones will affect earnings. The company will report third-quarter results tomorrow. Analysts predict profit of less than 1 cent a share, excluding some items, the average of estimates in a Bloomberg survey.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
TIMELINE: Motorola banks on Google phones for comeback
Motorola Inc, seeking to regain market share, unveiled a cellphone on Thursday based on Google Inc's Android mobile software, in what is viewed as the handset maker's most important product launch in years.
Here is a look at Motorola's highs and lows over the years.
* 1928: Galvin family establishes Galvin Manufacturing. Its first product was a power converter.
* 1930: Changes name to Motorola. Three generations of Galvins lead Motorola until Christopher Galvin's 2004 ouster.
* 1943: First public offering of Motorola stock for $8.50.
* 1973: Motorola's Martin Cooper makes the first mobile phone call on a prototype of DynaTAC.
* 1984: DynaTAC becomes commercially available. It is later known as the "brick" when surpassed by lighter, smaller phones.
* 1989: Launches its first flip-phone, MicroTAC, which has a plastic cover that flips open to reveal its keypad.
* 1994: Motorola dominates cell market with a 32.5 percent share, versus Nokia's 21 percent, according to Gartner.
* Mid-1990s: The first digital wireless networks are built in Europe, but Motorola is slow to discard analog for digital.
* 1996: Launch of StarTAC, first of Motorola's clamshells with a lid that hinges open to reveal screen and keypad. It is popular, but Motorola's market share still slips that year.
* 2000: Motorola's market share is now 13 percent versus Nokia's 31 percent, according to Gartner. Motorola's market share hovers in mid-teen range for next few years.
* 2004: Late in the year Motorola launches Razr, an ultra-thin phone that quickly becomes a design icon. It is promoted by Cingular, now part of AT&T Inc.
* 2006: In July, Motorola says it has sold 50 million Razr phones and CEO Ed Zander promises sales of 500 million. But by late 2006, carriers are heavily discounting Razr. Some give it away to attract new subscribers. Motorola results start to disappoint and its market share peaks around 23 percent.
* 2007: Motorola shocks with a big first-quarter loss and its market share drops to 17 percent. Activist investor Carl Icahn begins pushing for the company to split up, buy back shares and fire its CEO. By July, the clamor for Zander's ouster increases after Motorola posts its second quarterly loss in a row and Apple Inc ups the ante with the launch of the iPhone. Motorola ends 2007 with 9 percent market share.
* January 2008: Greg Brown replaces Zander as CEO. Motorola posts a loss for three out of four quarters of that year.
* February 2008: Motorola says to spin off phone unit. Plan has since been postponed to "beyond 2009" amid continuing losses in its cellphone unit.
* April 2008: Motorola ends Icahn proxy battle.
* August 2008: Sanjay Jha becomes Brown's Co-CEO and head of mobile devices. Analysts, investors applaud the choice.
* October 2008: Jha reveals plan for Android phones, thousands of job cuts and refocusing Motorola on fewer operating systems. Motorola ends the year with less than 7 percent market share.
* December 2008: Jha, Brown promise to cut their own salaries by 25 percent.
* 2009: Motorola investors flee after a first-quarter loss, but the stock rallies again on a second-quarter profit. Jha's progress reports help push Motorola shares up more than 150 percent to a close of $7.85 on Wednesday, September 9, from a March low of $3.10.
* August 2009: Motorola flags September 10 Android announcement. Shares jump 11 percent in a single day ahead of the news.
* September 10: Motorola unveils Android phone.
Here is a look at Motorola's highs and lows over the years.
* 1928: Galvin family establishes Galvin Manufacturing. Its first product was a power converter.
* 1930: Changes name to Motorola. Three generations of Galvins lead Motorola until Christopher Galvin's 2004 ouster.
* 1943: First public offering of Motorola stock for $8.50.
* 1973: Motorola's Martin Cooper makes the first mobile phone call on a prototype of DynaTAC.
* 1984: DynaTAC becomes commercially available. It is later known as the "brick" when surpassed by lighter, smaller phones.
* 1989: Launches its first flip-phone, MicroTAC, which has a plastic cover that flips open to reveal its keypad.
* 1994: Motorola dominates cell market with a 32.5 percent share, versus Nokia's 21 percent, according to Gartner.
* Mid-1990s: The first digital wireless networks are built in Europe, but Motorola is slow to discard analog for digital.
* 1996: Launch of StarTAC, first of Motorola's clamshells with a lid that hinges open to reveal screen and keypad. It is popular, but Motorola's market share still slips that year.
* 2000: Motorola's market share is now 13 percent versus Nokia's 31 percent, according to Gartner. Motorola's market share hovers in mid-teen range for next few years.
* 2004: Late in the year Motorola launches Razr, an ultra-thin phone that quickly becomes a design icon. It is promoted by Cingular, now part of AT&T Inc.
* 2006: In July, Motorola says it has sold 50 million Razr phones and CEO Ed Zander promises sales of 500 million. But by late 2006, carriers are heavily discounting Razr. Some give it away to attract new subscribers. Motorola results start to disappoint and its market share peaks around 23 percent.
* 2007: Motorola shocks with a big first-quarter loss and its market share drops to 17 percent. Activist investor Carl Icahn begins pushing for the company to split up, buy back shares and fire its CEO. By July, the clamor for Zander's ouster increases after Motorola posts its second quarterly loss in a row and Apple Inc ups the ante with the launch of the iPhone. Motorola ends 2007 with 9 percent market share.
* January 2008: Greg Brown replaces Zander as CEO. Motorola posts a loss for three out of four quarters of that year.
* February 2008: Motorola says to spin off phone unit. Plan has since been postponed to "beyond 2009" amid continuing losses in its cellphone unit.
* April 2008: Motorola ends Icahn proxy battle.
* August 2008: Sanjay Jha becomes Brown's Co-CEO and head of mobile devices. Analysts, investors applaud the choice.
* October 2008: Jha reveals plan for Android phones, thousands of job cuts and refocusing Motorola on fewer operating systems. Motorola ends the year with less than 7 percent market share.
* December 2008: Jha, Brown promise to cut their own salaries by 25 percent.
* 2009: Motorola investors flee after a first-quarter loss, but the stock rallies again on a second-quarter profit. Jha's progress reports help push Motorola shares up more than 150 percent to a close of $7.85 on Wednesday, September 9, from a March low of $3.10.
* August 2009: Motorola flags September 10 Android announcement. Shares jump 11 percent in a single day ahead of the news.
* September 10: Motorola unveils Android phone.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
iPhone Hobbled by High Prices in Japan, Lack of 3G in India
Apple's iPhone may be giving competitors a run for their money in North America but when it comes to three of the biggest telecom markets in Asia — Japan, India and China — the company seems to be coming up lame.
The latest sales figures suggest the Jesus phone is struggling to find new converts in Japan. Not far away in India (the second largest telecom market after China) sales of the device are also lackluster thanks to prices that are pushing seven Benjamins for the entry level 8-GB version. And Apple has yet to finalize a deal with Chinese telecom carrier, China Mobile, to bring the iPhone to the People’s Republic.
A combination of high pricing and a marketing strategy that fails to take into account the needs of local markets has left Apple selling just a few hundred thousand units in countries where millions of other phones are sold every month.
Take India, one of Asia's fastest-growing telecom markets. Between 2006 and 2007, sales of smartphones within the nation grew an estimated 31.4 percent. The data-centric convergence device segment exploded at 89 percent, while voice-centric devices shot up by 26.3 percent. As of July 2008, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India reported total wireless subscribers of about 296 million. About 9.2 million subscribers were added in July alone.
Nokia is the market leader in India but other players like Research In Motion (makers of Ur-smartphone BlackBerry), HTC and Sony Ericsson are gaining traction. But not Apple.
It isn't for lack of interest in the iPhone, says Naveen Mishra, an analyst at IDC India.
Apple's brand and the iPhone's design have captivated Indian consumers but the high cost of the device and the lack of a nationwide 3G network has kept away users from buying the phone.
"The iPhone has a large fan following," says Mishra, "but when it comes to buying the device not a lot of people want to spend that kind of money."
Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the 3G iPhone with the promise of $199 price tag at which it retails in the United States along with a two-year contract with the service provider.
But in India the device has been priced much higher at 31,000 Rupees ($673) for the 8-GB version and 36,100 Rupees ($785) for the 16-GB model.
The reason for the higher cost? Wireless customers in India flat out refuse to sign legally binding mobile phone contracts. Because they’re not obligated to stick with a service provider, handsets on the subcontinent are always full priced, never subsidized.
The iPhone's limited availability through a contract with just two mobile service operators has cramped sales, says Mishra.
Unlike the United States, India's telecom market is skewed in favor of prepaid users, who comprise at least 70 percent of total cellphone users in the country.
Most cellphone users in India buy their handsets from a retail store and activate it with the carrier of their choice; cellphones are generally sold unlocked.
The iPhone is the exception. It is currently available only on Airtel and Vodafone leaving potential iPhone buyers with limited options. India does not offer number portability and switching carriers means existing users could lose their phone number as they move to a new carrier.
India also does not have the 3G … yet. Analysts expect the first 3G networks in the country to be available mid-2009.
For the iPhone in India, sales are unlikely to pick up unless the service providers slash the price of the device, make it available through retail stores and launch their 3G network, says Mishra.
"There's going to be very limited uptake for the device unless the carriers do one or all of these things," says Mishra.
Despite weak sales, it is unlikely Apple will push for significant price cuts in the country, say analysts. "Apple throughout its family is willing to forgo large market share for profitable market share," says Ezra Gottheil, an analyst with Technology Business Research.
Meanwhile in Japan, Apple has partnered with Softbank, Japan's third-largest mobile service provider to sell the iPhone 3G. After the initial buzz, demand for the iPhone has fallen to a third of what it was as users cringe at the high cost of ownership for the phone and the unavailability of some features, says a report in The Wall Street Journal.
As for China, despite speculation, Apple seems no closer to signing a deal with China Mobile to offer the iPhone 3G in the market.
For Apple, it may be time to take a closer look at its business in Asia. Unless the company can move swiftly to change its strategy, it may find itself locked out of the largest telecom markets of the world.
The latest sales figures suggest the Jesus phone is struggling to find new converts in Japan. Not far away in India (the second largest telecom market after China) sales of the device are also lackluster thanks to prices that are pushing seven Benjamins for the entry level 8-GB version. And Apple has yet to finalize a deal with Chinese telecom carrier, China Mobile, to bring the iPhone to the People’s Republic.
A combination of high pricing and a marketing strategy that fails to take into account the needs of local markets has left Apple selling just a few hundred thousand units in countries where millions of other phones are sold every month.
Take India, one of Asia's fastest-growing telecom markets. Between 2006 and 2007, sales of smartphones within the nation grew an estimated 31.4 percent. The data-centric convergence device segment exploded at 89 percent, while voice-centric devices shot up by 26.3 percent. As of July 2008, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India reported total wireless subscribers of about 296 million. About 9.2 million subscribers were added in July alone.
Nokia is the market leader in India but other players like Research In Motion (makers of Ur-smartphone BlackBerry), HTC and Sony Ericsson are gaining traction. But not Apple.
It isn't for lack of interest in the iPhone, says Naveen Mishra, an analyst at IDC India.
Apple's brand and the iPhone's design have captivated Indian consumers but the high cost of the device and the lack of a nationwide 3G network has kept away users from buying the phone.
"The iPhone has a large fan following," says Mishra, "but when it comes to buying the device not a lot of people want to spend that kind of money."
Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the 3G iPhone with the promise of $199 price tag at which it retails in the United States along with a two-year contract with the service provider.
But in India the device has been priced much higher at 31,000 Rupees ($673) for the 8-GB version and 36,100 Rupees ($785) for the 16-GB model.
The reason for the higher cost? Wireless customers in India flat out refuse to sign legally binding mobile phone contracts. Because they’re not obligated to stick with a service provider, handsets on the subcontinent are always full priced, never subsidized.
The iPhone's limited availability through a contract with just two mobile service operators has cramped sales, says Mishra.
Unlike the United States, India's telecom market is skewed in favor of prepaid users, who comprise at least 70 percent of total cellphone users in the country.
Most cellphone users in India buy their handsets from a retail store and activate it with the carrier of their choice; cellphones are generally sold unlocked.
The iPhone is the exception. It is currently available only on Airtel and Vodafone leaving potential iPhone buyers with limited options. India does not offer number portability and switching carriers means existing users could lose their phone number as they move to a new carrier.
India also does not have the 3G … yet. Analysts expect the first 3G networks in the country to be available mid-2009.
For the iPhone in India, sales are unlikely to pick up unless the service providers slash the price of the device, make it available through retail stores and launch their 3G network, says Mishra.
"There's going to be very limited uptake for the device unless the carriers do one or all of these things," says Mishra.
Despite weak sales, it is unlikely Apple will push for significant price cuts in the country, say analysts. "Apple throughout its family is willing to forgo large market share for profitable market share," says Ezra Gottheil, an analyst with Technology Business Research.
Meanwhile in Japan, Apple has partnered with Softbank, Japan's third-largest mobile service provider to sell the iPhone 3G. After the initial buzz, demand for the iPhone has fallen to a third of what it was as users cringe at the high cost of ownership for the phone and the unavailability of some features, says a report in The Wall Street Journal.
As for China, despite speculation, Apple seems no closer to signing a deal with China Mobile to offer the iPhone 3G in the market.
For Apple, it may be time to take a closer look at its business in Asia. Unless the company can move swiftly to change its strategy, it may find itself locked out of the largest telecom markets of the world.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Sony Ericsson launches green business phone
Sony Ericsson today announced a new business mobile phone with eco features to complete its GreenHeart portfolio. Sony Ericsson Aspen is a touchscreen device equipped with a QWERTY keyboard and the latest version of Windows Mobile.
“Sony Ericsson Aspen is the business phone with a conscience, suitable for any consumer or company who want to make a green choice in their daily work life”, said Quentin Cordier, Global Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson.
The latest addition to GreenHeart portfolio uses customizable panels and Slide View for quick access to common features, has a keyboard made for fast and easy typing, simple email setup and multi-tasking capabilities, saving time and energy when performing business-related tasks.
Apart from its green business credentials, Aspen benefits from a Media browser and PlayNow feature which allows simple access to social networks and quick and easy access to media files, GPS, Google Maps and a 3.2 megapixel camera.
In addition to that, Microsoft MyPhone service is pre-installed to secure the phone’s content, which remotely erases phone data when the handset is lost or stolen.
Sony Ericsson Aspen will be available in selected markets from the second quarter of 2010, in two colours: Iconic Black and White Silver.
The phone comes with an optional Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700 and an eco-friendly charger, Energy Saving Mini-Charger EP800.
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“Sony Ericsson Aspen is the business phone with a conscience, suitable for any consumer or company who want to make a green choice in their daily work life”, said Quentin Cordier, Global Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson.
The latest addition to GreenHeart portfolio uses customizable panels and Slide View for quick access to common features, has a keyboard made for fast and easy typing, simple email setup and multi-tasking capabilities, saving time and energy when performing business-related tasks.
Apart from its green business credentials, Aspen benefits from a Media browser and PlayNow feature which allows simple access to social networks and quick and easy access to media files, GPS, Google Maps and a 3.2 megapixel camera.
In addition to that, Microsoft MyPhone service is pre-installed to secure the phone’s content, which remotely erases phone data when the handset is lost or stolen.
Sony Ericsson Aspen will be available in selected markets from the second quarter of 2010, in two colours: Iconic Black and White Silver.
The phone comes with an optional Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700 and an eco-friendly charger, Energy Saving Mini-Charger EP800.
LG Launches Six CDMA Handsets, Adds More Cookies to the Jar
LG launched six open market CDMA phones in India. The phones introduced by the brand include: LG 6160, LG 6210, LG 6300, LG 6400, LG 510 and LG 235.
LG 6160
This phone has an MP3 player with 3.5mm jack, FM Radio with recording, Torch, Upto 4GB expandable memory, Bluetooth, Hindi language support & a long battery life. The phone is priced at Rs. 2,649.
LG 6210
This phone packs in FM radio with recording, VGA camera with video recording, MP3 player with preset equalizers, Bluetooth, upto 4GB expandable memory. Some of the other features of the phone include FM sleep Timer which helps user to set FM to be auto-switched off after 15, 30 or 60 mins (based on the time set, FM will automatically be switched off), FM & MP3 playlist which can be played in the background while the user is experiencing some other feature in the phone, helpful tools such as City Distance Calculator, BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator, EMI calculator & Panchang. This phone has been launched in the Buzz category of LG Mobile phones & is priced at Rs. 2,999.
LG 6300
LG6300 is a music phone with features like 2.1 channel active sub-woofer and side-stereo speakers’ incredible sound. Other features include 2MP camera, MP3 player, Wireless FM with recording & editing and Bluetooth. The phone is priced at Rs. 4,749.
LG 6400
This is multimedia phone with 1.3MP camera and video recording, Wireless FM with FM recording, MP3 player with 3.5mm jack, 5.08cm screen, upto 4GB expandable memory, Bluetooth & Built-in modem. Apart from this, the phone offers Hinglish support & a great battery life. The phone is priced at Rs 4,425.
Cookie Zip (LG 510)
The LG Cookie Zip CDMA phone allows users to watch videos online and 24x7 with its internet access technology. See all the action come alive on its 7.6 cm wide WVGA full touch screen. Also enjoy full internet browsing and One Touch Social Networking on the go. Cookie Zip is priced at Rs. 8,000.
Cookie Spark (LG 235)
LG Cookie Glide comes with 5 MP camera and One Touch SNS update. Use their Wi-Fi capability to connect anytime, anywhere. The Cookie Spark which is priced at Rs. 5,898.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Sony Ericsson launches 3 smartphones
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson launched three new smartphones in the Indian market, priced between Rs16,950 and Rs35,950.
The phones, "Satio", "Aino" and "Yari", will set the trend for the new age smartphones, said Anil Sethi, president of Sony Ericsson Mobile India.
He said the company would focus on the smartphone category for the next two-three years to boost sales.
"Once the 3G spectrum allocation happens, we can roll out more features with better network," Sethi said.
Built on Sony Ericsson's strengths in music, imaging, gaming, applications and content services, the new phones bring alive entertainment on the go for consumers, the company said.
The Satio, priced at Rs 35,950, comes with a 3.5-inch screen and offers a 16:9 widescreen format with 12.1 megapixel camera.
The Aino offers services to access content stored on a PlayStation 3 from anywhere in the world through a Wi-Fi connection.
It also gives remote play access to videos, television shows and photos. The mobile has an eight megapixel camera and is priced at Rs 28,950.
Yari debuts Gesture gaming that enables users to make the moves in front of the screen and play games without even touching the phone. The Phone comes with a five megapixel camera and is priced at Rs 16,950.
The phones, "Satio", "Aino" and "Yari", will set the trend for the new age smartphones, said Anil Sethi, president of Sony Ericsson Mobile India.
He said the company would focus on the smartphone category for the next two-three years to boost sales.
"Once the 3G spectrum allocation happens, we can roll out more features with better network," Sethi said.
Built on Sony Ericsson's strengths in music, imaging, gaming, applications and content services, the new phones bring alive entertainment on the go for consumers, the company said.
The Satio, priced at Rs 35,950, comes with a 3.5-inch screen and offers a 16:9 widescreen format with 12.1 megapixel camera.
The Aino offers services to access content stored on a PlayStation 3 from anywhere in the world through a Wi-Fi connection.
It also gives remote play access to videos, television shows and photos. The mobile has an eight megapixel camera and is priced at Rs 28,950.
Yari debuts Gesture gaming that enables users to make the moves in front of the screen and play games without even touching the phone. The Phone comes with a five megapixel camera and is priced at Rs 16,950.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Sony Ercisson Xperia X2 mobile phone launch delayed manual
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 which was supposed to be launched in the UK market in the year end, has been delayed. The mobile phone was supposed to be an exclusive Vodafone product.
THE ISSUES bugging Sony Ericsson Satio, which caused the smartphone to be withdrawn from Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4U outlets across UK, have been reported the reasons why the latest offering from the mobile phone producer, Sony Ericsson Xperia X2, has been delayed from its year end release.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X2, a high end model was due to be launched in UK market with an exclusive Vodafone deal. The mobile phone is a successor to the X1 model and reportedly has a 3. 2 inch display, a QWERTY keyboard, a panel based interface, eight megapixel camera and Windows Mobile 6.5 interface.
While the Vodafone website has now stressed that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 would be launched in January, the mobile phone would miss out on big shopping avenues like Christmas and New year. Further, as the mobile phone company has planned to launch Android based Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 in February next year, this would threaten sales of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Samsung Giorgio Armani W820/W8200 Shows Up In Fresh Press Photos
Samsung Giorgio Armani W820/W8200 was first spotted weeks ago, but now we’ve got some official press pics to check out, showing the luxury device up close. No info on its launch date, but at least we can declare ourselves charmed by the gold-plated back cover of the handset.
This phone packs a 3.1 inch WVGA touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB) and support for Bluetooth, DMB TV and HSDPA connectivity.
Samsung Giorgio Armani W820/W8200 also features an alphanumeric keypad and we still haven’t figured out if we’ll ever see the phone outside of Korea or not.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Google Voice Challenger Ribbit Mobile Launches
The company is not yet positioning its cloud-based phone messaging service as an enterprise offering
Ribbit Mobile has launched a cloud-based service that enables users to combine multiple phone numbers, make calls from the Internet, and receive transcribed voicemails.
Like Google Voice, Ribbit lets calls ring multiple phone numbers and can transcribe voicemails as searchable text files. Upon receiving a call, Ribbit Mobile can ring various landline, mobile, and soft phones services such as Skype and Google Talk, and users can answer and initiate calls from a PC.
Unlike Google's offerings, Ribbit Mobile users don't have to adopt a new number, as it works with existing mobile phone numbers.
Ribbit described the offering as a form of personal customer-relationship management (CRM). Users will also be able to see a caller's Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn messages when receiving a call. Ribbit said this "caller ID 2.0" gives context to verbal conversations. An online backup service is also offered.
Ribbit's service will be open to third-party developers, which is why the company is not yet positioning its service as an enterprise offering. The company said it is focused on building a solid communications platform that can be used by developers for consumers and businesses alike. iPhone and BlackBerry application are on the way, and Ribbit says it envisions multiple enterprise-focused apps eventually emerging from the developer community.
The company will also be rolling out a developer rewards program which will compensate content creators based on how much their apps are used.
This is aimed at making Ribbit's app process more of a meritocracy than other app environments, the company said.
The service is currently in beta. It includes unlimited automated voicemail transcriptions and calls. Ribbit Mobile will have tiered pricing that ranges from free to $30 a month when it comes out of beta. Users can sign up at Ribbit's Web site for an invitation.
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Ribbit Mobile has launched a cloud-based service that enables users to combine multiple phone numbers, make calls from the Internet, and receive transcribed voicemails.
Like Google Voice, Ribbit lets calls ring multiple phone numbers and can transcribe voicemails as searchable text files. Upon receiving a call, Ribbit Mobile can ring various landline, mobile, and soft phones services such as Skype and Google Talk, and users can answer and initiate calls from a PC.
Unlike Google's offerings, Ribbit Mobile users don't have to adopt a new number, as it works with existing mobile phone numbers.
Ribbit described the offering as a form of personal customer-relationship management (CRM). Users will also be able to see a caller's Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn messages when receiving a call. Ribbit said this "caller ID 2.0" gives context to verbal conversations. An online backup service is also offered.
Ribbit's service will be open to third-party developers, which is why the company is not yet positioning its service as an enterprise offering. The company said it is focused on building a solid communications platform that can be used by developers for consumers and businesses alike. iPhone and BlackBerry application are on the way, and Ribbit says it envisions multiple enterprise-focused apps eventually emerging from the developer community.
The company will also be rolling out a developer rewards program which will compensate content creators based on how much their apps are used.
This is aimed at making Ribbit's app process more of a meritocracy than other app environments, the company said.
The service is currently in beta. It includes unlimited automated voicemail transcriptions and calls. Ribbit Mobile will have tiered pricing that ranges from free to $30 a month when it comes out of beta. Users can sign up at Ribbit's Web site for an invitation.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Nokia launches five new Ultimate mobile phones
Nokia Life Tools, the service which gives consumers in small towns and rural areas the ability to get a range of livelihood and life-improvement services on their mobile phones, will launch in Indonesia in early December 2009. Nokia also announced five new affordable and easy-to-use phones which will support Nokia Life Tools, and these phones will also be available globally.
“Following the successful launch of Nokia Life Tools in India, where people are getting the benefits of vital information sent directly to their mobile phones, we are pleased to bring this service toconsumers in Indonesia,” said Dieter May, Vice President, Emerging Markets, Nokia. “Inform, Involve, Empower -- the vision of Nokia Life Tools -- applies no matter where it’s implemented. With the number of devices that Nokia Life Tools supports, including the five new phones we are announcing today, we are giving people the solution that suits them the most.”
Five new mobile phones designed for consumers in emerging markets
With affordability and ease of use as the cornerstones of solutions for emerging markets, the five new Nokia phones -- Nokia 1280, Nokia 1616, Nokia 1800, Nokia 2220 slide and Nokia 2690 -- support Nokia Life Tools, and bring with them all the features that consumers around the world have come to expect.
Priced at EUR 20, EUR 24 and EUR 26 respectively (before taxes and subsidies), the Nokia 1280, Nokia 1616 and Nokia 1800 support FM radio, prepaid tracker, flashlight, anti-scratch cover and dust-resistant keymat, among other features. The long battery life, with up to 22 days of standby time, is vital for people in areas where access to electricity is limited.
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The Nokia 2220 slide and the Nokia 2690, priced at EUR 45 and EUR 54 (before taxes and subsidies), also support email on the device through Ovi Mail, giving people in developing markets their first digital identity directly from their handsets. Ovi Mail accounts can be created on the device and people can start sending and receiving emails without ever needing a PC. Other device features include FM radio, VGA camera, GPRS and MMS support, phone books for up to 1,000 contacts, and Bluetooth. Standby times for theNokia 2220 slide and Nokia 2690 are about 20 days and 13 days respectively.
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The first of the five new mobile phones will begin shipping before the end of 2009, with others expected to start shipping in the first half of 2010.
Nokia Life Tools in Indonesia
Nokia Life Tools will be available across Indonesia from early December 2009, with the Agriculture service available for Java and Sumatra at the first stage, and Education and Entertainment services available nation-wide.
Consumers will be able to subscribe to Agriculture, Education and Entertainment information and content. Nokia is collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture (Departemen Pertanian Republik Indonesia), the Center of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG), Synovate and other industry partners to bring valuable agriculture information, prices, news and tips directly toconsumers.
The Agriculture service will be available for commodities beginning with crops, livestock, horticulture and fisheries. Consumers will be able to subscribe to three of the most commonly grown commodities in their region. Also included in the Agriculture component are weather services, price services, and frequent agriculture news and tips.
The Education service features Learn English, General Knowledge and Test Preparation. Learn English has three levels of expertise with focus on English language fundamentals. General Knowledge will be primarily related to the province where one lives, as well as containing information at the national and international levels. Test Preparation will offer services at the Junior High School and Senior High School levels.
The Entertainment service features a range of mobile entertainment content, including news, music, comics, jokes, astrology, movie news and reviews. The content will be available toconsumers via subscription and/or on-demand.
At launch, customers of Telkomsel, Indosat, XL and Hutch (3) will be able to subscribe to Nokia Life Tools services. Nokia Life Tools will first be available on the Nokia 2323 classic, Nokia 2330 classic and Nokia 2700 classic in Indonesia. Aside from the 11 handsets which will come pre-loaded with Nokia Life Tools, the service will become downloadable on more phones later.
Nokia Life Tools services use an icon-based, graphically rich user interface that comes complete with tables and which displays information simultaneously in two languages. Behind this rich interface that comes out of the box on all Life Tools-enabled handsets, SMS is used to deliver the critical information to ensure that this service works wherever a mobile phone works, without the hassles of additional settings or the need for GPRS coverage.
With affordability and ease of use as the cornerstones of solutions for emerging markets, the five new Nokia phones -- Nokia 1280, Nokia 1616, Nokia 1800, Nokia 2220 slide and Nokia 2690 -- support Nokia Life Tools, and bring with them all the features that consumers around the world have come to expect.
Priced at EUR 20, EUR 24 and EUR 26 respectively (before taxes and subsidies), the Nokia 1280, Nokia 1616 and Nokia 1800 support FM radio, prepaid tracker, flashlight, anti-scratch cover and dust-resistant keymat, among other features. The long battery life, with up to 22 days of standby time, is vital for people in areas where access to electricity is limited.
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The Nokia 2220 slide and the Nokia 2690, priced at EUR 45 and EUR 54 (before taxes and subsidies), also support email on the device through Ovi Mail, giving people in developing markets their first digital identity directly from their handsets. Ovi Mail accounts can be created on the device and people can start sending and receiving emails without ever needing a PC. Other device features include FM radio, VGA camera, GPRS and MMS support, phone books for up to 1,000 contacts, and Bluetooth. Standby times for theNokia 2220 slide and Nokia 2690 are about 20 days and 13 days respectively.
Nokia launches five new affordable mobile phones Nokia launches five new affordable mobile phones
The first of the five new mobile phones will begin shipping before the end of 2009, with others expected to start shipping in the first half of 2010.
Nokia Life Tools in Indonesia
Nokia Life Tools will be available across Indonesia from early December 2009, with the Agriculture service available for Java and Sumatra at the first stage, and Education and Entertainment services available nation-wide.
Consumers will be able to subscribe to Agriculture, Education and Entertainment information and content. Nokia is collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture (Departemen Pertanian Republik Indonesia), the Center of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG), Synovate and other industry partners to bring valuable agriculture information, prices, news and tips directly toconsumers.
The Agriculture service will be available for commodities beginning with crops, livestock, horticulture and fisheries. Consumers will be able to subscribe to three of the most commonly grown commodities in their region. Also included in the Agriculture component are weather services, price services, and frequent agriculture news and tips.
The Education service features Learn English, General Knowledge and Test Preparation. Learn English has three levels of expertise with focus on English language fundamentals. General Knowledge will be primarily related to the province where one lives, as well as containing information at the national and international levels. Test Preparation will offer services at the Junior High School and Senior High School levels.
The Entertainment service features a range of mobile entertainment content, including news, music, comics, jokes, astrology, movie news and reviews. The content will be available toconsumers via subscription and/or on-demand.
At launch, customers of Telkomsel, Indosat, XL and Hutch (3) will be able to subscribe to Nokia Life Tools services. Nokia Life Tools will first be available on the Nokia 2323 classic, Nokia 2330 classic and Nokia 2700 classic in Indonesia. Aside from the 11 handsets which will come pre-loaded with Nokia Life Tools, the service will become downloadable on more phones later.
Nokia Life Tools services use an icon-based, graphically rich user interface that comes complete with tables and which displays information simultaneously in two languages. Behind this rich interface that comes out of the box on all Life Tools-enabled handsets, SMS is used to deliver the critical information to ensure that this service works wherever a mobile phone works, without the hassles of additional settings or the need for GPRS coverage.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Upcoming Mobile Phones 2010 – New Gizmos Are About To Launch
The hunger of several modern handset enthusiasts will never lowered down to be the owner of an excellent quality handset. Even they are still pondering for the world class phones of big brands here and there. So, in order to accomplish user’s such demands many mobile phone merchants keep launching their latest mobile phones at regular intervals. Basically, the mobile phone market is flooded with large number of outlandish handsets of big brands like Sony Ericson, Nokia, LG, BlackBerry, Samsung etc. The devices manufactured by such merchants have got tremendous power to manipulate the user’s several communication and multimedia needs at lightening fast speed. Even the prices estimated by such brands for their latest devices are also under the approach of low budget handset user. As we know that its 2010 now, so users are deliberately awaiting for the upcoming mobile phones of 2010 of many big brands as well. The rumors are coming from several quarters that few big brands like Nokia, LG, Samsung, BlackBerry etc., are going to launch their wonderful handsets very soon. Few upcoming models of popular merchants are LG GX200, BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sony Ericsson Vivaz, Motorola MOTOROI, Samsung Omnia Lite, which are getting huge popularity these days. It has been supposed that these wonderful devices are going to public very soon for the users and their prices are also very reasonable. User can also find enough information about such upcoming handsets regarding their features on several online websites through the Internet. So, let’s have a look on the features of few upcoming handsets like Sony Ericsson Vivaz, BlackBerry Curve8530 and Motoroala MOTOROI.
Let’s talk firstly about Sony Ericsson Vivaz which is an elegant looking handset and will influence the users through its inbuilt 8.1 MP awesome camera. Through this camera user can easily capture excellent quality pictures with original colours. This gizmo is also furnished with a 3.5 inches colour touchscreen that is able to give a very clear display of video songs, wallpapers, screensavers and other outputs with colourful resolution. This fantastic device is also able to support latest technologies like GPS, Wi-Fi, and HSDPA etc. Even more, this handset is also able to run on Symbian S60 operating system.
Similarly, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is another upcoming mobile phone of 2010, which is also blessed with many interactive features as well. User will be pleased to see a QWERTY keyboard in this handset which is furnished with multiple numbered keys, which are very soft to press. This gizmo will also offers for 256 MB internal memory as well, which is quite enough space to store huge amount of data with ease. Beside it, user will also find the facility of a 2 MP camera in this handset that is capable to capture decent quality pictures with real colours. In addition, user will also get the profit of a Stereo Bluetooth as well in this gadget.
On the end, the Motorola MOTOROI, is also a gorgeous looking handset for the users and comes loaded with several dynamic features. This gizmo is blessed with 8 MP high definition camera, that is capable to capture elegant pictures with extremely bright colours. Beside it, this gizmo is also able to support 3G and Wi-Fi technologies, which let the user to experience high speed Internet connectivity in this device. Furthermore, this gadget will also fascinate the people through its 3.7 inches colour touchscreen. This elegant looking screen is good to display clearly all outputs at high resolution. With more profits, user will also get the benefit of 8GB memory in this handset that is good store large amount of data.
However, above described upcoming mobile phonesof 2010 would be furnished with several fantastic features and will be able to support latest technologies as well.
Let’s talk firstly about Sony Ericsson Vivaz which is an elegant looking handset and will influence the users through its inbuilt 8.1 MP awesome camera. Through this camera user can easily capture excellent quality pictures with original colours. This gizmo is also furnished with a 3.5 inches colour touchscreen that is able to give a very clear display of video songs, wallpapers, screensavers and other outputs with colourful resolution. This fantastic device is also able to support latest technologies like GPS, Wi-Fi, and HSDPA etc. Even more, this handset is also able to run on Symbian S60 operating system.
Similarly, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is another upcoming mobile phone of 2010, which is also blessed with many interactive features as well. User will be pleased to see a QWERTY keyboard in this handset which is furnished with multiple numbered keys, which are very soft to press. This gizmo will also offers for 256 MB internal memory as well, which is quite enough space to store huge amount of data with ease. Beside it, user will also find the facility of a 2 MP camera in this handset that is capable to capture decent quality pictures with real colours. In addition, user will also get the profit of a Stereo Bluetooth as well in this gadget.
On the end, the Motorola MOTOROI, is also a gorgeous looking handset for the users and comes loaded with several dynamic features. This gizmo is blessed with 8 MP high definition camera, that is capable to capture elegant pictures with extremely bright colours. Beside it, this gizmo is also able to support 3G and Wi-Fi technologies, which let the user to experience high speed Internet connectivity in this device. Furthermore, this gadget will also fascinate the people through its 3.7 inches colour touchscreen. This elegant looking screen is good to display clearly all outputs at high resolution. With more profits, user will also get the benefit of 8GB memory in this handset that is good store large amount of data.
However, above described upcoming mobile phonesof 2010 would be furnished with several fantastic features and will be able to support latest technologies as well.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Nokia warns against growth expectations for handsets
Nokia sees profits drop 66% as competition and cost-cutting undermine its promise to strengthen market share
Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer, has warned that it will not increase its share of the handset market this year because of fierce competition. The Finnish technology company also said its profit margins will continue to come under pressure as it battles the impact of the global recession.
Nokia today announced a 66% drop in second quarter profits to €380m (£326m), sending shares down almost 10%. The company, which makes roughly four out of every 10 phones sold worldwide, had previously reassured investors that it would strengthen its dominance in the market this year.
Nokia also said it now expects profit margins in its mobile phone business in the second half of the year to be the same as the 10.3% recorded in the first six months. It had originally promised margins of at least 13%.
There was some relief, however, as Nokia reiterated its forecast that the overall mobile phone market will only fall 10% this year, to just over a billion devices, having cut its forecast twice in the past nine months.
Chief executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo said the company had "put in a solid performance" during a "tough quarter" and signalled that conditions show some signs of improvement as retailers and mobile phone networks have run down their stocks of phones and are ordering again. "Competition remains intense, but demand in the overall mobile device market appears to be bottoming out," he said.
The Finnish company, which is cutting jobs as it looks to reduce costs, has suffered as cash-strapped consumers hold on to their existing handsets and opt for cheap SIM-only deals, leading to a dramatic drop in sales of mid-range phones. Sales in emerging markets have also been falling as a result of the economic turmoil, with consumers looking for ever cheaper phones.
Businesses are also reining in their spending and laying off staff, which has had an impact on sales at Nokia as a major supplier to corporate customers. Meanwhile, many consumers in more developed markets who are willing to sign up to another long-term contract have been looking for a so-called smartphone such as the Apple iPhone or BlackBerry Storm in return.
Nokia said the average price of its phones in the second quarter was €62, down from €74 last year and €65 in the first quarter as a result of intense competition and higher sales of lower-priced products.
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The smartphone threat
Nokia has been playing catch-up in the smartphone category, where the iPhone has made touchscreens all the rage. Its first mass-market touchscreen device, the Nokia 5800, was launched last year and has been selling well and Nokia recently expanded its touchscreen range with the release of the N97, which comes with a slide-out qwerty keyboard. The company sold 3.7m 5800s in the second quarter, meaning more than 6.8m have shipped since launch. Nokia did not separate sales of the N97, saying only that total shipments of its N-series phones – which include other devices such as the N96 and N95 – were 4.6m in the quarter and it sold 4.7m of its E-series business devices, such as the E71 which is aimed at business people who are used to using a BlackBerry.
In the three months to end June, Nokia shipped a total of 103.2m phones, down 15% year on year and 11% on the first quarter, while the industry as a whole shipped an estimated 268m phones, down 12% year on year and a decrease of 5% on the first quarter. Nokia reckons shipments of smartphones – or "converged mobile devices" as the company calls them – increased to 41m units in the second quarter from 36m in the first quarter. Nokia shipped 16.9m smartphones compared with 13.7m in the first quarter of the year, giving it a 41% share of the market.
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Sony Ericsson struggles
The news came as ailing rival Sony Ericsson announced a loss for the same period – its fourth consecutive quarterly loss – as it continued to lose market share to rivals such as Samsung, HTC and Apple. The joint venture between Sweden's Ericsson and Sony of Japan made a loss of €213m for the three months to the end of June compared with a profit of €6m last year.
The company, which is looking to slash costs by cutting 2,000 jobs on top of the 2,000 that went last year, shipped 13.8m phones in the quarter, down 43% on the same period last year, giving it a 5% share of the market. That is down from 6% in the first quarter of 2009.
"As expected, the second quarter was challenging and we still believe the remainder of the year will be difficult for Sony Ericsson," said the firm's president Dick Komiyama. "Our focus remains on bringing the company back to profitability and growth as quickly as possible, and our performance is starting to improve due to our cost-reduction activities."
The company also hopes that new devices to be launched this year will help it increase sales and raise its market share. Its recently launched W995 is selling well, but gadget fans are eagerly awaiting its first phone using Google's Android platform, a touchscreen device apparently codenamed 'Rachael'.
There is intense speculation that Nokia is also working on a phone that uses Google's Android operating system, although a spokeswoman for the Finnish company stressed that there is "no truth" to the rumours and Symbian, the software joint venture that Nokia bought out last year, remains its "platform of choice for smartphones".
There has also been a lot of buzz about another Sony Ericsson device – nicknamed Kiki – with pictures on the internet showing that the phone has a revolutionary see-through screen. One phone that definitely will be out later this year, however, is the Satio, which has a mammoth 12.1 megapixel camera and was unveiled earlier this year under the Idou code name.
But IHS Global Insight telecoms analyst Peter Boyland pointed out that the average selling price of Sony Ericsson's phones – at €122, up from €116 in the second quarter of 2008 – "is still well above that of its key rivals, and its smartphone portfolio has not gained enough traction to justify this".
"Sony Ericsson has been hit by a double whammy of a drop in consumer spend, and a loss of interest in the company's high-end, often niche handsets, which have seen particularly sluggish take-up in emerging regions such as Latin America," he added. "The joint venture has also been criticised for dragging its feet in its entry to the smartphone market, allowing key rivals such as Apple, Palm and RIM's BlackBerry to leap ahead."
Thursday, April 26, 2012
iPhone Pushes Mobile Gaming To $5.4 Billion
Apple's smartphone is leading the pack, as developers and mobile gamers are attracted to the App Store and its business model, according to one research firm.
Mobile gaming was once simple games like "Snake" that were meant to kill time, but the market is rapidly becoming a lucrative business. Thanks to smartphones like Apple's iPhone 3G, mobile gaming rose 20% and hit $5.4 billion in 2008, according to a new report from JupiterResearch.
The report said overall game downloads were flat in the U.S. and Western European markets, but volumes rose in developing markets like India and China. While Java-based games saw a steep decline, those volumes were offset by a sharp increase of iPhone game downloads.
"The combination of iPhone and the Apple App Store has galvanized the mobile games industry," said report author Dr. Windsor Holden in a statement.
"Apple has provided an innovative device which enables developers to create smooth, compelling, visually attractive games for the mobile users, together with a business model offering a highly competitive revenue share for developers."
The touch input, robust hardware, and graphics capabilities have given the iPhone an advantage over its rivals on the mobile gaming front. Users of the iPhone also download apps at a higher rate than other phone users, and the platform has drawn high-profile developers like Electronic Arts and Sega.
One of the advantages the iPhone has over its competitors is the tight integration of the App Store. This makes browsing, buying, downloading, and installing games over the air easier than on most rival platforms. Additionally, users with an iTunes account already have a credit card on file, which makes buying games easier than on other platforms. For example, Google's Android Market uses Google Checkout, and Research In Motion will use PayPal for its BlackBerry App World.
The report also said that more than half of games downloaded by 2012 will be funded by advertising. This could drive additional business opportunities for the likes of Medialets, which has a rich media ad platform for iPhone apps.
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Mobile gaming was once simple games like "Snake" that were meant to kill time, but the market is rapidly becoming a lucrative business. Thanks to smartphones like Apple's iPhone 3G, mobile gaming rose 20% and hit $5.4 billion in 2008, according to a new report from JupiterResearch.
The report said overall game downloads were flat in the U.S. and Western European markets, but volumes rose in developing markets like India and China. While Java-based games saw a steep decline, those volumes were offset by a sharp increase of iPhone game downloads.
"The combination of iPhone and the Apple App Store has galvanized the mobile games industry," said report author Dr. Windsor Holden in a statement.
"Apple has provided an innovative device which enables developers to create smooth, compelling, visually attractive games for the mobile users, together with a business model offering a highly competitive revenue share for developers."
The touch input, robust hardware, and graphics capabilities have given the iPhone an advantage over its rivals on the mobile gaming front. Users of the iPhone also download apps at a higher rate than other phone users, and the platform has drawn high-profile developers like Electronic Arts and Sega.
One of the advantages the iPhone has over its competitors is the tight integration of the App Store. This makes browsing, buying, downloading, and installing games over the air easier than on most rival platforms. Additionally, users with an iTunes account already have a credit card on file, which makes buying games easier than on other platforms. For example, Google's Android Market uses Google Checkout, and Research In Motion will use PayPal for its BlackBerry App World.
The report also said that more than half of games downloaded by 2012 will be funded by advertising. This could drive additional business opportunities for the likes of Medialets, which has a rich media ad platform for iPhone apps.
Motorola Phones: Mobile Phones With A Difference
In today's time, the youths quite surprisingly, outnumber the other age groups, specially in regard to the usage of mobile phones. Teens and youngsters can be rarely seen without a mobile phone these days. Mobiles phones have become a necessity for them. But they don't select any handset for them at random. Their taste demands, cool and attractive in looks along with funky features such as a good camera, music player qualities and great storage capacity. However, among the youngsters, the Motorola is the favourite brand without any second thoughts.
The Motorola handsets appeal a huge number of youngsters because of their smart and trendy looks and equally smart features. It's not that only youngsters who are attracted towards the Motorola mobile phones, even the adults drool over them. Of late, the latest Motorola handsets, which have become the eye candies for the mobile phone lovers are the Motorola Jewel and Motorola Rokr E8. Both these handsets come enhanced with unique styling and plethora of features.
The Motorola Jewel mobile phone, has been provided with superb styling. This handset is rightly named jewel because of its stupendous and glittering looks. The fine and clear finishing, further makes the appearance of this gadget very similar to a precious jewel. This device comes in a flip design with 90 x 48 x 16 mm dimensions. This gadget is also pretty easy to carry as it is light weight i.e., of 95 grams. The users are privileged with a smart external screen displays time, caller name, new message etc. This device also has some wonderful imaging features. The gadget is provided with 2 mega pixels camera supported by outstanding features like 8x digital zoom, multi shot, landscape mode and quality video recording. Quite interestingly, this widget is also capable of providing musical entertainment.
This handset has been powered with music related features such as music player, music library,
auto pause control and touch sensitive music keys. For network availability, this handset has quad band technology which enables it to access four different 2G network spectrum. This device can also connect you to high speed internet with the help of GPRS and EDGE technologies. The Motorola Jewel also has some other fantastic utility features which makes it a pretty useful device.
On the other hand, the Motorola Rokr E8 model is a state of the art music phone. This gadget has the potential to deliver crystal clear audio quality to the music lovers. This device even has the FM radio option along with music player and high end music management softwares. The gadget can also store large number of tracks with the help of external memory. The external memory can be expanded up to 4 giga bytes with the help of a microSD card. The mobile phone also has an embedded 2 mega pixels camera. The embedded camera comes complimented with extra features such as 8x digital zoom, camera setting and camera modes to capture best shots. For transferring music files, picture etc., this phone is provided with Bluetooth and USB port. The Motorola Rokr E8 handset is has been designed with perfection. This device has touch sensitive keypads and a navigation scroll wheel which would definitely add spice to your connectivity options. The widget has dimensions of 115 x 53 x 10.6mm and weighs 100 grams.
Both Motorola Jewel and Motorola Rokr E8 handsets have their own unique features and unique style. The choice is up to the users to select the one which would perfectly suit their requirements. Last but not the least, it would prove to be a tough decision to select anyone as both these motorola phones have qualities which are highly admired.
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The Motorola handsets appeal a huge number of youngsters because of their smart and trendy looks and equally smart features. It's not that only youngsters who are attracted towards the Motorola mobile phones, even the adults drool over them. Of late, the latest Motorola handsets, which have become the eye candies for the mobile phone lovers are the Motorola Jewel and Motorola Rokr E8. Both these handsets come enhanced with unique styling and plethora of features.
The Motorola Jewel mobile phone, has been provided with superb styling. This handset is rightly named jewel because of its stupendous and glittering looks. The fine and clear finishing, further makes the appearance of this gadget very similar to a precious jewel. This device comes in a flip design with 90 x 48 x 16 mm dimensions. This gadget is also pretty easy to carry as it is light weight i.e., of 95 grams. The users are privileged with a smart external screen displays time, caller name, new message etc. This device also has some wonderful imaging features. The gadget is provided with 2 mega pixels camera supported by outstanding features like 8x digital zoom, multi shot, landscape mode and quality video recording. Quite interestingly, this widget is also capable of providing musical entertainment.
This handset has been powered with music related features such as music player, music library,
auto pause control and touch sensitive music keys. For network availability, this handset has quad band technology which enables it to access four different 2G network spectrum. This device can also connect you to high speed internet with the help of GPRS and EDGE technologies. The Motorola Jewel also has some other fantastic utility features which makes it a pretty useful device.
On the other hand, the Motorola Rokr E8 model is a state of the art music phone. This gadget has the potential to deliver crystal clear audio quality to the music lovers. This device even has the FM radio option along with music player and high end music management softwares. The gadget can also store large number of tracks with the help of external memory. The external memory can be expanded up to 4 giga bytes with the help of a microSD card. The mobile phone also has an embedded 2 mega pixels camera. The embedded camera comes complimented with extra features such as 8x digital zoom, camera setting and camera modes to capture best shots. For transferring music files, picture etc., this phone is provided with Bluetooth and USB port. The Motorola Rokr E8 handset is has been designed with perfection. This device has touch sensitive keypads and a navigation scroll wheel which would definitely add spice to your connectivity options. The widget has dimensions of 115 x 53 x 10.6mm and weighs 100 grams.
Both Motorola Jewel and Motorola Rokr E8 handsets have their own unique features and unique style. The choice is up to the users to select the one which would perfectly suit their requirements. Last but not the least, it would prove to be a tough decision to select anyone as both these motorola phones have qualities which are highly admired.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
iPhone Launched in Thailand with Poor 3G Network
The iPhone 3G has arrived in Thailand with the mobile operator True Move. According to the website iPhones Talk, Apple reportedly negotiated for some time to get the phone into the country. Despite its potential appeal in the Thai market, there is speculation surrounding how many Thai users will be able to take full advantage of the iPhone 3G's rich features due to spotty 3G coverage and lack of education about the phone's advantages, in addition to the lack of heavy data related usage there.
Given its price tag, another question arises: Does the iPhone make sense for consumers and operators in countries where voice calls dominate mobile use, and data/Wi-Fi usage isn't very high?
Due to a decision made by leading Thai mobile operators last year the country has scaled down their investment on 3G network upgrades, which could result in a large group of iPhone users without a fast, native network on which to use their gadget. According to Reuters India, however, True Move expects to launch 3G mobile services in Bangkok this coming April.
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Given its price tag, another question arises: Does the iPhone make sense for consumers and operators in countries where voice calls dominate mobile use, and data/Wi-Fi usage isn't very high?
Due to a decision made by leading Thai mobile operators last year the country has scaled down their investment on 3G network upgrades, which could result in a large group of iPhone users without a fast, native network on which to use their gadget. According to Reuters India, however, True Move expects to launch 3G mobile services in Bangkok this coming April.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Nokia Sues Apple Over iPhone
The suit claims the iPhone infringes on 10 Nokia patents involving wireless data, speech coding, security, and encryption.Nokia has filed patent infringement litigation against Apple, charging that the iPhone infringes on several Nokia patents.
The litigation, which involves 10 patents, was filed, on Thursday in the Federal District Court in Delaware. The patents at issue, Nokia said, involve GSM, UMTS (3G WCDMA), and wireless LAN standards. “The basic principle in the mobile industry is that those companies who contribute in technology development to establish standards create intellectual property, which others then need to compensate for,” said Ilkka
Rahnasto, Nokia VP of legal and intellectual property, in a statement. “Apple is also expected to follow this principle. By refusing to agree [to] appropriate terms for Nokia’s intellectual property, Apple is attempting to get a free ride on the back of Nokia’s innovation.” Apple did not immediately respond to reports about the Nokia complaint.
The litigation is just the latest in the mobile industry, which has been racked by scores of patent and intellectual property suits. Nokia itself was involved in long and bitter patent litigation with Qualcomm that was settled in July 2008 with Nokia agreeing to make payments to Qualcomm over a 15-year period. That agreement included licenses for GSM features, which appear to constitute a major piece of Nokia’s complaint against Apple.
Nokia pioneered GSM, which has figured in AT&T’s exclusive network deal with the iPhone in the United States. The AT&T network also utilizes UMTS, likewise cited in the Nokia litigation. AT&T was not named by Nokia in the litigation. The Nokia complaint appears to be aimed largely at handset intellectual property, although Nokia didn’t completely spell out the charges in its Thursday press release.
Nokia noted that it has successfully entered into licensing agreements with about 40 companies that include the patents cited in the Apple litigation, adding that it maintains that all Apple iPhones shipped since the smartphone’s debut infringe on Nokia patents that cover wireless data, speech coding, security, and encryption.
Last week Nokia reported its first quarterly loss in years, while Apple reported very favorable earnings and revenue. Nokia leads the world in handset shipments with a 38% market share while Apple, still relatively new to the mobile market, is gaining share at a rapid rate.
Phone of the month: Sony Ericsson C905
My Mobile is India’s leading B2C telecom magazine bringing information related to the mobile industry to its readers. It has adjudged ‘Sony Ericsson C905’, as the “phone of the month” for the month of December 15 to January 14, 2008-09.
MY MOBILE, India’s leading mobile magazine, known for covering the latest in mobile technology, gizmos and gadgets has adjudged ‘Sony Ericsson C905’, as the ’phone of the month’ for the month of December 15 to January 14, 2008-09. This is 8.1-megapixel camera phone with a great set of multimedia features. The phone also comes with built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver with A-GPS support, Wi-Fi, accelerometer, music player, FM radio, etc. Sony Ericsson C905 is available in the market for Rs 31,500.
Evaluation criterion
The phone is tested for its technical prowess and user experience and is ranked on the basis of five parameters ie, looks, features, ease-of-use, performance and value for money.
The other mobile phones reviewed along with ‘Sony Ericsson C905’ were Spice S580, Motorola W388, Nokia N85, Asus P552w, HTC Touch Viva, Samsung M3510 Beat, LG KP 115, to name a few.
Tech Specs of ‘Sony Ericsson C905’:
* Size: 104x49x18mm
* Weight: 136 grams
* Memory: 160 MB, Memory Stick Micro
* Battery: Li-Po 930mAh
* Screen: 262,144 colours
* Talktime/ Standby: up to to nine hours/ up to 380 hours
* Bluetooth
* 8.1 mega pixel camera
* 850/900/1800/1900
About My Mobile
My Mobile is India’s leading business to consumer (B2C) telecom magazine bringing information related to the mobile industry to its readers. The magazine caters to the interest of Indian mobile users and also analysis the impact of global developments within the mobile industry. It is a complete reference guide for individual seeking information on headsets, mobile services, value added services and related mobile accessories.
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MY MOBILE, India’s leading mobile magazine, known for covering the latest in mobile technology, gizmos and gadgets has adjudged ‘Sony Ericsson C905’, as the ’phone of the month’ for the month of December 15 to January 14, 2008-09. This is 8.1-megapixel camera phone with a great set of multimedia features. The phone also comes with built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver with A-GPS support, Wi-Fi, accelerometer, music player, FM radio, etc. Sony Ericsson C905 is available in the market for Rs 31,500.
Evaluation criterion
The phone is tested for its technical prowess and user experience and is ranked on the basis of five parameters ie, looks, features, ease-of-use, performance and value for money.
The other mobile phones reviewed along with ‘Sony Ericsson C905’ were Spice S580, Motorola W388, Nokia N85, Asus P552w, HTC Touch Viva, Samsung M3510 Beat, LG KP 115, to name a few.
Tech Specs of ‘Sony Ericsson C905’:
* Size: 104x49x18mm
* Weight: 136 grams
* Memory: 160 MB, Memory Stick Micro
* Battery: Li-Po 930mAh
* Screen: 262,144 colours
* Talktime/ Standby: up to to nine hours/ up to 380 hours
* Bluetooth
* 8.1 mega pixel camera
* 850/900/1800/1900
About My Mobile
My Mobile is India’s leading business to consumer (B2C) telecom magazine bringing information related to the mobile industry to its readers. The magazine caters to the interest of Indian mobile users and also analysis the impact of global developments within the mobile industry. It is a complete reference guide for individual seeking information on headsets, mobile services, value added services and related mobile accessories.
High-end Mobile Phone Prices Drop
Mobile phones are our lifeline and it helps if the swanky ones are a bit affordable.
Here's a list of the high-end mobiles phones that have become cheaper.
The recently announced Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 that was priced at Rs. 35,795 is now available for Rs. 32,800.
The Sony Ericsson Vivaz that was also launched in Singapore last month along with the Xperia X10 and was priced at Rs. 25,695 now costs Rs. 23,200.
The stylish, haute couture Samsung-Giorgio Armani B7620 now costs Rs. 34,000 down from Rs. 40,000.
Motorola's latest, the MILESTONE that at its launch was Rs. 32,990 is now available for Rs. 27,000.
Here's a list of the high-end mobiles phones that have become cheaper.
The recently announced Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 that was priced at Rs. 35,795 is now available for Rs. 32,800.
The Sony Ericsson Vivaz that was also launched in Singapore last month along with the Xperia X10 and was priced at Rs. 25,695 now costs Rs. 23,200.
The stylish, haute couture Samsung-Giorgio Armani B7620 now costs Rs. 34,000 down from Rs. 40,000.
Motorola's latest, the MILESTONE that at its launch was Rs. 32,990 is now available for Rs. 27,000.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Sony Ericsson launches top-of-the-line Xperia X1
‘Xperia X1’ features a three inch wide screen and a full keyboard. Its quality metal-finish offers a sleek look. It also features Windows Mobile and a 4GB card. This new mobile can be upgraded to 32 GB..
SONY ERICSSON launched its top-of-the-line mobile phone ‘Xperia X1’last week. This touch-screen smartphone is a 50:50 joint venture between Sony and Ericsson, which would cost Rs 44, 500. This latest smartphone provides the facilities of multimedia. This new smartphone aims to serve the needs of the users related to converged entertainment and mobile web communication experience.
While speaking to the media, Anil Sethi, the Sony Ericsson India president said that Xperia X1 would offer energising communication and premium mobile experience besides world-class quality and functionality.
‘Xperia X1’ features a three inch wide screen and a full keyboard.
Its quality metal-finish offers a sleek look. It also features Windows Mobile and a 4GB card. This new mobile can be upgraded to 32 GB. The company has aimed to target the premium multi-media devices market, which is doubling every year.
Xperia X1 features a special characteristic which can be personalised through nine panel user interfaces to suit the users’ mood and lifestyle. The users can easily access content through touch-screen, switching between applications by touching one of the unique customised panels. This new windows mobile phone is also well equipped with high data transfer rate and Wi-Fi support, which would help users enjoy the entertainment. The new Xperia X1 will be available in the United States from November 28 with a price tag of $799 at Sony Style stores and other selected stores.
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SONY ERICSSON launched its top-of-the-line mobile phone ‘Xperia X1’last week. This touch-screen smartphone is a 50:50 joint venture between Sony and Ericsson, which would cost Rs 44, 500. This latest smartphone provides the facilities of multimedia. This new smartphone aims to serve the needs of the users related to converged entertainment and mobile web communication experience.
While speaking to the media, Anil Sethi, the Sony Ericsson India president said that Xperia X1 would offer energising communication and premium mobile experience besides world-class quality and functionality.
‘Xperia X1’ features a three inch wide screen and a full keyboard.
Its quality metal-finish offers a sleek look. It also features Windows Mobile and a 4GB card. This new mobile can be upgraded to 32 GB. The company has aimed to target the premium multi-media devices market, which is doubling every year.
Xperia X1 features a special characteristic which can be personalised through nine panel user interfaces to suit the users’ mood and lifestyle. The users can easily access content through touch-screen, switching between applications by touching one of the unique customised panels. This new windows mobile phone is also well equipped with high data transfer rate and Wi-Fi support, which would help users enjoy the entertainment. The new Xperia X1 will be available in the United States from November 28 with a price tag of $799 at Sony Style stores and other selected stores.
Oscar Launched Mobile Phones In India
OSCAR a well known consumer electronics brand announced Mobile Phones in Indian markets. Oscar mobiles will be start 1st in North and East India with 10 handsets priced between Rs. 1700 to Rs. 4500.
Other areas will be launched in coming months. All the models will offer some additional feature that no other brand currently offers at that price range.
Oscar has established its brand value in the consumer electronics industry by unleashing the value-for-money market & introducing a perfect combination of price-to-features in its products in last 25 years of work. OSCAR offer large range of product in categories like CTVs, DVDs, Home Theatre Systems and Multi-media speaker systems.
The model N1 has a vibration speaker, a first for an entry level phone at that price point. The higher end model is Z1 which is an aspirational Qwerty Keypad Handset is based on a very fast processor and comes with a front and back camera, unheard of at that price point! Apart from the entry level N1, most Oscar mobiles will come loaded with plethora of multimedia options including FM Radio, MP3, MP4 player, access to various social networking sites, excellent quality 1.3 MP camera among others giving distinctly superior pictures.
All mobile phone by Oscar support to Dual SIM GSM connectivity to allow customers to manage their personal and professional numbers efficiently, and come with a 1 year warranty and backed by a comprehensive after- sales service with an existing network of over 250 service centres. Available at 1,500 retail shops across East and North India, the network will touch 8,000 retail points by end of year.
The multimedia models have the distinction of video without breaks or jerks which provides the best viewing experience) and long life battery (some of the models have up to 30 days of standby because of the special 1800 – 2000 mAh battery used.
Mr. Satish Verma, Chairman, Oscar Group said,“Our foray into the telecom vertical is in keeping with our vision to provide consumers with high quality products at unmatched prices by following a no-frills policy. Our vision is to introduce the most affordable handsets in India keeping in mind the features to price ratio”. “Currently about 50% of Indians are on ULCH (ultra low cost handsets). We therefore saw a great opportunity for OSCAR which has a strong track record in the Value for Money (VFM) segment. We will look to build a strong presence in the semi-urban and rural market, where the prominence of both subscribers and operators is rapidly increasing, besides the burgeoning urban market”.
Mr. Suresh Wadhwani Executive Director said, “By end of first year, we hope to sell one lakh mobiles per month in North & East India with a turnover of Rs. 250 crores and thereafter grow at 15-20% annually. In five years, we are aiming to reach a turnover of 1000 crores.”
Other areas will be launched in coming months. All the models will offer some additional feature that no other brand currently offers at that price range.
Oscar has established its brand value in the consumer electronics industry by unleashing the value-for-money market & introducing a perfect combination of price-to-features in its products in last 25 years of work. OSCAR offer large range of product in categories like CTVs, DVDs, Home Theatre Systems and Multi-media speaker systems.
The model N1 has a vibration speaker, a first for an entry level phone at that price point. The higher end model is Z1 which is an aspirational Qwerty Keypad Handset is based on a very fast processor and comes with a front and back camera, unheard of at that price point! Apart from the entry level N1, most Oscar mobiles will come loaded with plethora of multimedia options including FM Radio, MP3, MP4 player, access to various social networking sites, excellent quality 1.3 MP camera among others giving distinctly superior pictures.
All mobile phone by Oscar support to Dual SIM GSM connectivity to allow customers to manage their personal and professional numbers efficiently, and come with a 1 year warranty and backed by a comprehensive after- sales service with an existing network of over 250 service centres. Available at 1,500 retail shops across East and North India, the network will touch 8,000 retail points by end of year.
The multimedia models have the distinction of video without breaks or jerks which provides the best viewing experience) and long life battery (some of the models have up to 30 days of standby because of the special 1800 – 2000 mAh battery used.
Mr. Satish Verma, Chairman, Oscar Group said,“Our foray into the telecom vertical is in keeping with our vision to provide consumers with high quality products at unmatched prices by following a no-frills policy. Our vision is to introduce the most affordable handsets in India keeping in mind the features to price ratio”. “Currently about 50% of Indians are on ULCH (ultra low cost handsets). We therefore saw a great opportunity for OSCAR which has a strong track record in the Value for Money (VFM) segment. We will look to build a strong presence in the semi-urban and rural market, where the prominence of both subscribers and operators is rapidly increasing, besides the burgeoning urban market”.
Mr. Suresh Wadhwani Executive Director said, “By end of first year, we hope to sell one lakh mobiles per month in North & East India with a turnover of Rs. 250 crores and thereafter grow at 15-20% annually. In five years, we are aiming to reach a turnover of 1000 crores.”
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Nokia brings the internet to emerging markets
The Nokia 2730 classic, 2720 fold and 7020 each come internet-ready, and work with Nokia Life Tools.
Nokia brings the Internet in emerging markets closer to reality with the announcement of three new mobile phones that open the door to information, entertainment, family and friends. The Nokia 2730 classic, Nokia 2720 fold and Nokia 7020 each come Internet-ready, and work with Nokia's range of emerging market services such as Nokia Life Tools and Ovi Mail, creating solutions that help people get ahead.
"The power of the internet is undeniable," says Alex Lambeek, Vice President at Nokia. "We've seen mobile technologies catalyze the growth of the informal sector across the world, empowering local entrepreneurs and having an immediate and lasting impact on people's lives. Services like Nokia Life Tools and Ovi Mail, combined with the mobile phones we're launching today, bring powerful solutions that can be the gateway to knowledge, entertainment and people, without the need for a PC."
According to extensive Nokia consumer research, nearly half of emerging market customers state that they would rather connect to the Internet over a mobile phone than a PC. As a result, Nokia has developed locally relevant solutions that consist of affordable mobile phones and applications, designed and built from the ground up to meet the specific needs of customers in the developing world. Lambeek continues, "Whilst many people are still primarily using voice and text, the Internet does offer a whole new range of opportunities."
Nokia Life Tools is a service that enables people to make better informed decisions, find timely and relevant information, access learning opportunities and enjoy entertainment regardless of time or place. In a pilot study in India, results showed that the services had high appeal for livelihood and life improvement services. Another service aimed at the developing world is Ovi Mail, which has the potential to be the first digital identity for many people in emerging markets. Unlike most other email services, an Ovi Mail account can be created and used directly on a Nokia device without ever having to use a PC. Since the launch of the beta service in December 2008, around 90 per cent of the accounts have been created on a Nokia phone.
Nokia 2730 classic
Competetively priced and equipped at EUR 80, the Nokia 2730 classic is Nokia's most affordable 3G phone offering faster access to the internet and a richer browsing experience. With the steady spread of 3G data networks across the developing world, the Nokia 2730 classic is ideal for staying connected with friends and family, and sharing one's life with others. The Nokia 2730 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2009.
Nokia 2720 fold
The Nokia 2720 fold is a compact fold phone with an exciting mirror-effect design, which helps people stay organized with easy access to email, calendar, Internet connectivity and file sharing applications. Email can be activated by completing a simple three step set-up process, and in select markets will be offered with Nokia Life Tools. The Nokia 2720 fold is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR 55 before subsidies and taxes.
Nokia 7020
A fashionable fold phone that uses light, color and metal finishes to convey personal style, you will never miss a thing with the stardust effect when you get a call or message, or tap twice to have the cover light up. Connect to social networks, and share pictures taken with the 2 mega pixel camera and shown on the bright display. The Nokia 7020 is expected to beging shipping in the fourth quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR 90 before subsidies and taxes.
Nokia brings the Internet in emerging markets closer to reality with the announcement of three new mobile phones that open the door to information, entertainment, family and friends. The Nokia 2730 classic, Nokia 2720 fold and Nokia 7020 each come Internet-ready, and work with Nokia's range of emerging market services such as Nokia Life Tools and Ovi Mail, creating solutions that help people get ahead.
"The power of the internet is undeniable," says Alex Lambeek, Vice President at Nokia. "We've seen mobile technologies catalyze the growth of the informal sector across the world, empowering local entrepreneurs and having an immediate and lasting impact on people's lives. Services like Nokia Life Tools and Ovi Mail, combined with the mobile phones we're launching today, bring powerful solutions that can be the gateway to knowledge, entertainment and people, without the need for a PC."
According to extensive Nokia consumer research, nearly half of emerging market customers state that they would rather connect to the Internet over a mobile phone than a PC. As a result, Nokia has developed locally relevant solutions that consist of affordable mobile phones and applications, designed and built from the ground up to meet the specific needs of customers in the developing world. Lambeek continues, "Whilst many people are still primarily using voice and text, the Internet does offer a whole new range of opportunities."
Nokia Life Tools is a service that enables people to make better informed decisions, find timely and relevant information, access learning opportunities and enjoy entertainment regardless of time or place. In a pilot study in India, results showed that the services had high appeal for livelihood and life improvement services. Another service aimed at the developing world is Ovi Mail, which has the potential to be the first digital identity for many people in emerging markets. Unlike most other email services, an Ovi Mail account can be created and used directly on a Nokia device without ever having to use a PC. Since the launch of the beta service in December 2008, around 90 per cent of the accounts have been created on a Nokia phone.
Nokia 2730 classic
Competetively priced and equipped at EUR 80, the Nokia 2730 classic is Nokia's most affordable 3G phone offering faster access to the internet and a richer browsing experience. With the steady spread of 3G data networks across the developing world, the Nokia 2730 classic is ideal for staying connected with friends and family, and sharing one's life with others. The Nokia 2730 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2009.
Nokia 2720 fold
The Nokia 2720 fold is a compact fold phone with an exciting mirror-effect design, which helps people stay organized with easy access to email, calendar, Internet connectivity and file sharing applications. Email can be activated by completing a simple three step set-up process, and in select markets will be offered with Nokia Life Tools. The Nokia 2720 fold is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR 55 before subsidies and taxes.
Nokia 7020
A fashionable fold phone that uses light, color and metal finishes to convey personal style, you will never miss a thing with the stardust effect when you get a call or message, or tap twice to have the cover light up. Connect to social networks, and share pictures taken with the 2 mega pixel camera and shown on the bright display. The Nokia 7020 is expected to beging shipping in the fourth quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR 90 before subsidies and taxes.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
The Samsung Omnia II GT I8000- The all-in-one phone redefined
The Samsung Omnia II GT I8000 with a brand new intuitive 3D User interface and high performance full-touch screen
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, strengthened its Omnia series with the launch of Omnia II–GT I8000, the all-in-one redefined phone in the Indian market. Samsung Omnia II is a high-performance full – touch screen phone that incorporates the best multimedia features, User Interface and fast connectivity to deliver superior user experience and business performance.
Based on Windows 6.1 platform, Omnia II is the Company’s newest, high performance full-touch screen phone that brings together style, multimedia and business performance in one device. The mobile follows on from the phenomenal success and heritage of the Omnia and extends Samsung’s market leadership of all-in-one touch phones in India. Samsung Omnia II has a stunning design with a sleek finish, all New Intuitive 3D User Interface, ultimate digital entertainment, professional camera experience, all displayed in a 3.7” bright AMOLED full touch screen, which offers unrivalled sharpness of tone, vivid colours and greater clarity in direct sunlight as well as consumes less power.
Brilliant Touch Experience
With its revolutionary Cubic User Interface and Advanced Touch wiz, Omnia II offers a very innovative, effortless and convenient viewing, allowing users to move around and multi-task seamlessly. Motion-enabled features including 3D photo Album, Video library, Music library, Browser bookmarks and FM Radio User Interface make it intuitive and exciting to enjoythe best ever mobile multimedia experiences.
Moreover, Preloaded and Downloadable Online Mobile Widgets delivers up-to-date information of your choice with just one touch, creating a personalized interface with which to accessthe infinite wealth of web content.
With Samsung communities, the Omnia II lets users easily upload images and videos to popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, MySpace, Photobucket, Friendster – a breeze. Add to that,the phone’s high-connectivity functions including Wi-Fi and HSUPA capabilities mean that user’s photos can be shared to their friends in no time.
Brilliant Multimedia Companion
Samsung Omnia II ensures you capture the life-like photographs of your friends and family through the dedicated 5MP camera with Dual Power LED flash, which allows you take digital camera-quality photographs on your phone. Users can enjoy and share these images and videos through a super-fast internet access of HSUPA 5.76Mbps and 3G.
Through its Streaming Video Player, users can also go for High quality (H.264), You Tube Video Streaming accessible through Online Widgets onthe screen. The mammoth 8GB internal memory expandable to another 32GB, allows users to store up to 40GB of data.
Best Mobile Office Experience
Based on the Windows 6.1 platform Samsung Omnia II allows users to view and edit various MS-office documents like an MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint all displayed in a 3.7” bright AMOLED full touch screen. Through its Microsoft Active Sync feature, it also provides its usersthe facility of Push email service making it a complete ‘one stop business solution on the go’.
Unlimited Music experience
Through its Music recognition service, Samsung Omina II allows its users to explore unlimited music possibilities like sing or record music from external sources for music recognition, get album art and song info, find lyrics of the songs, buy the song from Amazon or similar websites. This makes the phone an amazing entertainment for music lovers.
The Omnia II is priced at Rs 28,990.
Based on Windows 6.1 platform, Omnia II is the Company’s newest, high performance full-touch screen phone that brings together style, multimedia and business performance in one device. The mobile follows on from the phenomenal success and heritage of the Omnia and extends Samsung’s market leadership of all-in-one touch phones in India. Samsung Omnia II has a stunning design with a sleek finish, all New Intuitive 3D User Interface, ultimate digital entertainment, professional camera experience, all displayed in a 3.7” bright AMOLED full touch screen, which offers unrivalled sharpness of tone, vivid colours and greater clarity in direct sunlight as well as consumes less power.
Brilliant Touch Experience
With its revolutionary Cubic User Interface and Advanced Touch wiz, Omnia II offers a very innovative, effortless and convenient viewing, allowing users to move around and multi-task seamlessly. Motion-enabled features including 3D photo Album, Video library, Music library, Browser bookmarks and FM Radio User Interface make it intuitive and exciting to enjoythe best ever mobile multimedia experiences.
Moreover, Preloaded and Downloadable Online Mobile Widgets delivers up-to-date information of your choice with just one touch, creating a personalized interface with which to accessthe infinite wealth of web content.
With Samsung communities, the Omnia II lets users easily upload images and videos to popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, MySpace, Photobucket, Friendster – a breeze. Add to that,the phone’s high-connectivity functions including Wi-Fi and HSUPA capabilities mean that user’s photos can be shared to their friends in no time.
Brilliant Multimedia Companion
Samsung Omnia II ensures you capture the life-like photographs of your friends and family through the dedicated 5MP camera with Dual Power LED flash, which allows you take digital camera-quality photographs on your phone. Users can enjoy and share these images and videos through a super-fast internet access of HSUPA 5.76Mbps and 3G.
Through its Streaming Video Player, users can also go for High quality (H.264), You Tube Video Streaming accessible through Online Widgets onthe screen. The mammoth 8GB internal memory expandable to another 32GB, allows users to store up to 40GB of data.
Best Mobile Office Experience
Based on the Windows 6.1 platform Samsung Omnia II allows users to view and edit various MS-office documents like an MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint all displayed in a 3.7” bright AMOLED full touch screen. Through its Microsoft Active Sync feature, it also provides its usersthe facility of Push email service making it a complete ‘one stop business solution on the go’.
Unlimited Music experience
Through its Music recognition service, Samsung Omina II allows its users to explore unlimited music possibilities like sing or record music from external sources for music recognition, get album art and song info, find lyrics of the songs, buy the song from Amazon or similar websites. This makes the phone an amazing entertainment for music lovers.
The Omnia II is priced at Rs 28,990.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Micromax Launches Dual GSM Q5 Mobile Phone
Micromax, the leading Indian mobile handset manufacturer announced the launch of new dual SIM mobile Phone (GSM+GSM) Micromax Q5. The power packed Q5 is the successor of Micromax ezpad(easy pad) models of Micromax.
The new Micromax Q5 is business Mobile phone with QWERTY Keypad and a Track Ball. The Handset is slim, stylish and very similar its to most popular handset ezpad.The Q5 has all popular featured such as Face Book Ready, Instant Multy Messenger, Music Player, FM Radio, Pre Loaded Opera Mini Browser, 2MP Camera, Dual SIM Support.
The Micromax Q5 phone are 15 MB inbuilt memory which can be extended up to 8GB with SD card.
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The new Micromax Q5 is business Mobile phone with QWERTY Keypad and a Track Ball. The Handset is slim, stylish and very similar its to most popular handset ezpad.The Q5 has all popular featured such as Face Book Ready, Instant Multy Messenger, Music Player, FM Radio, Pre Loaded Opera Mini Browser, 2MP Camera, Dual SIM Support.
The Micromax Q5 phone are 15 MB inbuilt memory which can be extended up to 8GB with SD card.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
LG Launches Chocolate BL40 3G Mobile Phone In India
LG Electronics a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications, today unveiled new sleek and stylish LG Chocolate BL40 the high end 3G GSM mobile phone in India
The LG Chocolate BL40 has a HD LCD screen that is four inches with a resolution of 800 X 345.The 5 mega pixel high end camera with a Schinder-Kreuznach lens and inbuilt flash and auto focus is testimony to LGs emphasis on ensuring quality of image within its camera equipment. It is 3G HSDPA and Wi-Fi enabled and also with an FM Radio. The basic advantage this phone provides is users need not whorl horizontally while browsing the net since you can see the contents of the entire web page. The Mobile Internet experience can be much faster with 7.2 HSDPA. It boasts of upgraded UI with 3D graphics.
The LG Chocolate features 4.0-inch wide screen HD LCD with an 800 by 345 pixel resolution which is brilliant viewing quality. The Mobile sports a superior quality5 mega pixel camera with Schinder-Kreuznach lens and flash. LG BL40 presents 21:9 aspect ratio for a panoramic, cinema-like quality and optimal mobile computing experience.
LG Chocolate BL40 mobile phone users will experience a breathtakingly convenient and efficient mobile environment with the enlarged mobile handset screen. Browsing the Internet on 2G and 3G is made unbelievably easy because with 800 pixels there is no need to whorl horizontally to read entire web pages. The 4.0-inch display also features a Dual Screen UI that can efficiently display two different types of content simultaneously.
The wide HD LCD Real VGA screen presents a vibrant range of natural colors, letting photos to appear sharper, videos more true-to-life, games naturally vivid and documents more readable.
Some other specifications of the LG BL40 mobile phone include Wi-Fi connectivity and FM transmitter. Ostensibly, the LG handset supports 7.2 HSDPA offering faster email and internet functionalities.
LG Chocolate BL40 will retail in India at Rs.30,000.
The LG Chocolate BL40 has a HD LCD screen that is four inches with a resolution of 800 X 345.The 5 mega pixel high end camera with a Schinder-Kreuznach lens and inbuilt flash and auto focus is testimony to LGs emphasis on ensuring quality of image within its camera equipment. It is 3G HSDPA and Wi-Fi enabled and also with an FM Radio. The basic advantage this phone provides is users need not whorl horizontally while browsing the net since you can see the contents of the entire web page. The Mobile Internet experience can be much faster with 7.2 HSDPA. It boasts of upgraded UI with 3D graphics.
The LG Chocolate features 4.0-inch wide screen HD LCD with an 800 by 345 pixel resolution which is brilliant viewing quality. The Mobile sports a superior quality5 mega pixel camera with Schinder-Kreuznach lens and flash. LG BL40 presents 21:9 aspect ratio for a panoramic, cinema-like quality and optimal mobile computing experience.
LG Chocolate BL40 mobile phone users will experience a breathtakingly convenient and efficient mobile environment with the enlarged mobile handset screen. Browsing the Internet on 2G and 3G is made unbelievably easy because with 800 pixels there is no need to whorl horizontally to read entire web pages. The 4.0-inch display also features a Dual Screen UI that can efficiently display two different types of content simultaneously.
The wide HD LCD Real VGA screen presents a vibrant range of natural colors, letting photos to appear sharper, videos more true-to-life, games naturally vivid and documents more readable.
Some other specifications of the LG BL40 mobile phone include Wi-Fi connectivity and FM transmitter. Ostensibly, the LG handset supports 7.2 HSDPA offering faster email and internet functionalities.
LG Chocolate BL40 will retail in India at Rs.30,000.
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