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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...

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...

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 interfaceThe phone also runs on the HTC Sense interface, which offers users a number of customisable homescreens....

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.   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...

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...

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...

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...

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 6210This phone packs in FM radio with...

  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...

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...

  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...

The company is not yet positioning its cloud-based phone messaging service as an enterprise offeringRibbit 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...

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...

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,...

Nokia sees profits drop 66% as competition and cost-cutting undermine its promise to strengthen market shareNokia, 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),...

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

 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...

The Samsung Omnia II GT I8000 with a brand new intuitive 3D User interface and high performance full-touch screen 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...

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...

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 IndiaThe 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...