LG launched two new mobile phones GU 220, GU 285 in India

LG Electronics, India has announced the launch and has unleashed two of its latest mobile handsets – LG GU220 and GU285 – in the Indian mobile phone market. LG GU 220 and LG GU 285 mobiles comes with awesome multimedia features and are extremely affordable. The best part is that one of them, LG GU 285 is even 3G enabled. LG GU285 mobile is slim and sleek, compact slider armed with large 5.6cm TFT screen, 1.3MP primary camera and function of printing images through blue tooth is an add on. The Secondary VGA Camera is future ready for video telephony.The LG GU285 phone’s classic design matches fast life and a fasted to access favorite function with configurable Hotkey and Multi Tasking Key.Browsing is simply fast through EDGE and in addition to it one can take download at higher speeds with 3G Data Connection.



The memory is expandable up to 8 GB. LG GU285 mobile phone offers good 10 hours of Talk time and 580 \hours Standby time. Multimedia features like MP3 player and FM Radio with 6 built-in equalizer makes music listening a different experience. LG GU220 mobile is sleek and stylish slider mobile phone which entertains and performs, both seemlessly. Its premium metallic look and seamless slide keypad and multimedia functionality using a VGA camera and FM radio is outstanding. It gives facility for high paced connectivity, browsing and downloading with EDGE/GPRS. 10 hours of talk-time is also good as offered on its Quad Band, Tri Band, and Dual Band network. LG GU285 mobile price in India is Rs.6500 while LG GU220 mobile price is Rs. 4500.

Nokia N8 announced by Nokia

Nokia Corp., announced its Nokia N8, the first smartphone ever to use open-source Symbian 3 Operating System (OS) on April 27, 2010.

The new operating system will compete with its contemporaries like the iPhone OS and Android OS. The new OS will offer customizable home screens, multi-touch, single tap and faster multitasking.



Nokia N8 will feature a 3.5" touchscreen, HD video capability, free Ovi maps, a 12-megapixel camera with a Xenon flash and support for video recording and and flick-scrolling with 2D and 3D graphics.

With such features loaded on Nokia N8, Nokia Corp, the world’s largest mobile phone makers, claim that the device will be better than N900 and N95 smartphones is just precisely correct.

The smartphone has a unique and not known before, software development environment, called as Qt, that allows creation of applications that will run on Symbian, maemo and MeeGo-based devices.

Nokia N8 smartphone will be released in UK in the third quarter of 2010 after which it will make its way to other places round the globe.

HTC Evo 4G to Cost $200 on Contract

Rumor has it that the sexy looking HTC Evo 4G which happens to be a power house as well will cost just $200 on contract. This rumor comes from a Best Buy representative which might have some weight to it but you never know.

If this rumor turns out to be true, then the 4G enabled phone will be costing the same as the HTC Incredible which as the name suggests is simply incredible. This is a bit surprising considering the fact that it has a gigantic 4.3 inch touch-screen and WiMax.

But I don't see a reason to complain? Do you? Anyhow, this device also has a front facing video camera on top of 8 MP camera. It lets you record 720p videos and upload it to YouTube. In other words, a device that definitely should be purchased once it comes out.

[via Electronista]

ALCATEL makes a comeback with ICE3

ALCATEL Mobiles in collaboration with ICE mobile network have debuted once again in ever-growing Indian mobile phone market. Their first mobile phone is named as ICE3 and was launched by hands of their newly acquired brand ambassador, hot and chic bollywood actress, Kangana Ranaut.



ICE Mobile Network Systems will launch some five new mobile handsets in coming three months . The maiden product ALCATEL ICE3 is a premiere, rich and cool, stylishly designed handset amalmgated with comprehensive social networking experience at a very reasonable price of Rs.7000 for Indian market. Its distinctive look and great features will appeal immensely to the young crowd.

ICE3 is certainly suitable for Indian mobile phone market and its successors will revolutionize the Indian mobile phone market with new trends in technology and design.

Two new smartphones from Blackberry announced- BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Blackberry Pearl 3G.

Research In Motion (RIM), blackberry smartphone manufacturers, have launched today two more smartphones named as BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Blackberry Pearl 3G. Bold is their premium most brand name and with Pearl 3G, they have made their smallest smartphone ever.



The new BlackBerry Bold 9650 is an extraordinary smartphone with truly impressive messaging, multimedia options and connectivity features.Beside a QWERTY keypad, optical trackpad and Wi-Fi, the new smartphone also allows users to talk on the phone while browsing the websites. It is loaded with 512 MB Flash memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB microSDHC cards. It works on 3G network.

It is attractive with its glossy black finish and chrome highlights and its resolution is such that pictures, videos and web pages are seen on it in great contrast and sharp quality.

Apart from a 3.2 MP camera with flash, zoom, image stabilization, autofocus and video recording features, the new BlackBerry Bold 9650 also features advanced media player and a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and support for Bluetooth.

On the other hand, the Blackberry Pearl 3G has powerful features and compact design. It measures merely two inches in width and weighs only 93g. It also features an optical trackpad for smooth navigation, a 3.2 MP camera with flash for quality pictures, and support for up to 32 GB of external memory.

Both the new smartphones support mobile applications built by third parties for RIM and carry built-in GPS with geo-tagging, BlackBerry Maps and other mapping applications.

WES 2010: Blackberry Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G Announced

WES 2010, the biggest Blackberry event of the year, has already made some waves. Early today RIM announced the launch of the Blackberry Bold 9650 and the Blackberry Pearl 3G. A 3G Pearl, really? You would think that it was 2007, making an announcement of a 3G capable phone, but RIM is just now adding 3G support to its Pearl 9100 line. Actually its getting a little more than just 3G, its the first Blackberry to have 802.11 N WiFi support. RIM is launching two updated Pearl devices, the 9100 and 9105. Both devices will see the updated 3G support and the wireless N support, but also will have GPS, 256MB of flash memory and, microSDHC support. They will both be powered by a 624MHz processor.

The design behind the Pearl line-up was to make a Blackberry with all the bells and whistles in smaller, slim design. As you can see the Pearl is a lot slimmer than normal Blackberry, thanks to the SureType keypad, which is a 20 key design. It basically places two letters on one button. The 9100 will continue to use the SureType keypad, but the 9105 is getting a more traditional keypad. It’s almost a standard 14-key layout, with sort of a predictive text software incorporated into Blackberry’s OS. There is no word on any U.S carriers that will offer the new Pearl 3G line, but there was announcement that Canadian carriers Rogers and TELUS, will offer both Pearl handsets, in a variety of colors.

The long awaited Blackberry Bold 9650 is a perfect example of RIM ability to update it’s hardware wonderfully from generation to generation. Now that RIM has axed the Blackberry Tour, it seems that the 9650 will be taking its place. It’s almost identical to the Tour in respect to its hardware, but the 9650 will offer a nice new optical pad that replaces the troubled trackball that was in the Tour. That isn’t all the Blackberry Bold 9650 brings to the table, it will support 3G speeds, and WiFi capabilities. Just like the Tour it will have 2.4″ inch 480 x 360 resolution display, but it will be the first Blackberry to offer OpenGL support for 3D graphics. The Bold 9650 will also see its memory doubled from 256MB to 512MB.

The Blackberry Bold 9650 will be the first BlackBerry Bold for CDMA networks, as it also was announced today that Sprint (also some Verizon rumors) would be offering the new Bold 9650 on May 23rd, for $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement, after a $100 mail-in rebate. I’m sure both the Pearl 3G and Bold 9650 will make loyal Blackberry owners very happy. For more info you can head over to RIM’s product page for the Pearl and Bold series of phones. And stay tuned to BlogsDNA for any more major announcements from WES 2010.

[via RIM Newsroom]

Samsung Galaxy S nearing its Launch day

Remember the powerful and sexy looking Samsung Galaxy S announced by Samsung folk at CTIA back in March? Well there is good news for folks waiting anxiously for its arrival. The Android 2.1 based phone acquired the Global Certification Forum (GCF) approval which means only one thing, it is set to arrive soon.

The GCF approval signals that the phone is ready to grab a flight and land at the intended and planned destinations. GCF folks were kind enough to reveal the existence of hardware level support for telephony services.

The phone is set to land in different regions of the world which includes Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America. Let us hope that its launch plans are revealed as soon as possible.

[via The Unwired]

Adobe puts an end to Flash to iPhone Conversion Tool

Guess what Adobe has done? It has said enough is enough and have stopped it development efforts on the Flash to iPhone component. This component was part of the Flash CS5 that was unleashed very recently.

Guess who compelled this decision. It is none other than Apple as revealed by Adobe Product Manager Mike Chambers:

The primary goal of Flash has always been to enable cross browser, platform and device development. The cool web game that you build can easily be targeted and deployed to multiple platforms and devices. However, this is the exact opposite of what Apple wants. They want to tie developers down to their platform, and restrict their options to make it difficult for developers to target other platforms.

The cross platform feature will still be part of Flash CS5. However it won't be getting any significant updates which means maintenance update will be only unleashed. Adobe from now on will be shifting its effort to the Android platform which means only greater things for Google's Mobile platform.

[via Electronista]

Dell Flash with Android ‘Froyo’ Leaks Out

While we still await the arrival of the Android 2.1 successor, Android 2.2, we now know one of the first devices (thanks to leaked Dell documents) that will be running on the next version of Android. Dell Flash is the name of the device which has got a glassy look and feel to it.

The specs of this Android wonder are pretty impressive as well. It will support Bluetooth 3.0 something which most of the current phones don't do. Other notable characteristics of the device are: Android 2.2, 800 Mhz processor, 3.5 inch LCD screen, 5 MP camera with auto-focus, 512 MB RAM, WiFi with TV-Out.

The phone will come with Dell's own customized UI known as Stage. The device will be unleashed in Q1 of 2011 at the global level and also to AT&T.

[via Engadget]

No Multitouch feature for Xperia X10; Confirmed

Here we go folks with yet another Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 item. The latest update for the over hyped smartphone isn't all good news as it increases the confusion regarding the controversial multi-touch capability. The official word is No multitouch for Android ever.

This means we are back to the point where we started which is no multitouch simply because the hardware isn't capable enough to do so. SE Communication Manager Harold de Kort confirmed the unfortunate news and said:

Multi-touch will not be a feature in future updates for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 because the device does not support multi-touch due to her software and hardware configuration. The operation and user experience of the phone will be further improved and Sony Ericsson will come with her own intuitive way of, for example, zooming in and out.

Prior to this, it was revealed that multi-touch might magically make its way to Xperia X10. With this development, I just wonder was all of this confusion created to get the Android 1.6 in the headlines? A pure speculation on my side.

[via Android Central]

Sprint to hold HTC Evo 4G party on 12th May

Sprint is throwing a HTC Evo 4G party on 12 May. The event is an invite only, and will offer the attendees to get some hands-on time with the powerful 4G enabled device. New York is the location for the first public unveiling of the Android 2.1 powered gadget.

The event isn't all about HTC EVO 4G. Sprint's partners Walt Disney pictures will be there as well and will show case its summer blockbuster Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time . How's that for an entertainment and excitement filled Wednesday?

The pricing details and release date for the device are still left for guessing. What is known so far of this device is that it will be coming to you in summer season.

[via Android Central]

Motorola iSIM to hit Indian mobile market soon

US based Motorola Inc has plans to launch an iSIM that will aptly replace the mobile users need of keeping and maintaining multiple SIM's or buying a dual SIM mobile phones.This fact is further assured as the iSIM's form, factor and flexibility are compatible with most phones available in India these days.

iSIM (intelligent SIM) is a simple flexible wafer (0.4mm thin) that can be attached to subscriber's original SIM card and provides additional services that can be controlled via SIM tool kit (STK).iSIM will cost an Indian buyer less than a new SIM.



iSIM is an interesting solution for delivering applications like multiple IMSI profiles, secure enterprise message,smart dialer, m-banking.Plus some services and enhanced capabilities can also be delivered by iSIM. SIM is simply awesome as it can address most of the SIM based devices.

Multiple SIM phones market is fastest growing market in India.

Motorola is already in talks with Indian telecom service for the same.Motorola's iSIM will come to India most likely by the end of 2010 and is already a hit in countries like China.

Sony Ericsson Zylo: Slider Walkman Phone with 3.2 MP Camera and 3G

fter the launch of Naite, Sony Ericsson has come up with two new exciting phones, categorized as Walkman devices-The Zylo and the Spiro. The Sony Ericsson Zylo Walkman phone is the first mobile phone, which features the FLAC audio format, thus giving you excellent noise free music. Apart from this, it boasts of its 3.2 megapixel camera with the facilities of Geo-tagging and video calling. Besides music, the phone is also concentrated towards social networking tools and offers full support to YouTube, Facebook and Twitter applications. The phone comes in 3 attractive colours of Jazz Black, Chacha Silver and Swing Pink.

Sony Ericsson Zylo comes with TrackID feature, which allows you to identify music tracks by recording and uploading a snippet, and you will get the information about the song and artist in return. The phone also has PlayNow music store, which allows you to shop in a music store 24×7. However, Zylo does not have a dedicated 3.5mm audio connector, which means you have to use the included headset or buy an optional adapter if you want to plug in your own headphones.

Specifications

• Display: 2.6-inch QVGA display
• Dimension: 103.0 x 52.0 x 16.0 mm
• Weight: 115gm
• Battery: Li-Ion
• Stand-by time: Up to 340 h (2G) and 400 h (3G)
• Talk time: Up to 4 h (2G) and 3 h 30 min (3G)
• RSS reader present
• Internal memory of 260MB, expandable up to 16GB
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• GPRS Class 10, EDGE Class 10 and 3G
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP

The price of Zylo has not been announced yet but no need to worry as it is not expected to be on the higher side. Zylo is expected to arrive in markets in the third quarter of 2010.

Samsung Galaxy S headed to T-Mobile this Summer

Sources report that the sexy looking Samsung Galaxy S will getting a new home at T-Mobile. Yes I am talking about the Samsung manufactured phone that impressed one and all not so long ago during the CTIA event.

Bluetooth SIG has approved this Android beauty and has named it Samsung SCH-T959 following the T-Mobile naming convention. We will still be referring it to as T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S to make our life easier.

There appears to be some suspicion regarding the device identity being other Galaxy S. Specs wise the device definitely looks the one we want with a 4 inch AMOLED touchscreen, Android OS and of course Samsung's very own TouchWIZ 3.0

The question here is of course this - will the Samsung Galaxy be able to do wonders like the recently launched T-Mobile HTC HD2? T-Mobile and Samsung folks will definitely be hoping for that to happen again.

[via Android Central]

Next batch of iPad 3G Models to Ship on 7th May

There is trouble in the Apple land as the folks are finding it difficult to keep true to their shipment dates for the iPad. This time, its bad news for US based customers. Apple has announced that it will start shipping the much awaited 3G version of the magical Apple Tablet on 7th May.

Those who were smart enough to pre-order the 3G version pretty early would get their hands on the cool gadget in the last few days of April, as promised earlier. This delayed shipment date will affect probably only those folks who start ordering the iPad from today.

This delay is obviously due to the extremely unbelievable and over the sky demand for the sexy HD screen Tablet.

Still, the international iPad audience will suffer the most as they would be getting their hands on the overly due Tablet in late part of May.

[via MacWorld]

Convert a Mini-sim to Micro-sim for iPhone or iPad

For those of you who think this is just another article that follows the mantra of "cut the sim" to convert the mini-sim to the micro-sim; we are happy to announce that actually there is more to that.

The micro-sim format came to popularity after Apple introduced the iPad with 3G capabilities and instead of choosing the standard mini-sim to provide data-services, opted to use the micro-sim format in this device. But the history of it goes way back till 1998 where it was first mentioned and the final form factor for the micro-sim was decided in 2003.

Now that we have the news that Apple plans to adopt the same micro-sim format for the new iPhone 4G; it's time for us to look a little deeper into what is a mini-sim, what is a micro-sim, how they are different or similar to each other and how can one be converted to the other.

The micro-sim is an updated and miniaturized alternative to the standard sim-module (which is often referred to as a mini-sim). It is smaller to the mini-sim in size but the contact area is almost identical. The chip of the micro-sim is not only the same size but even electronically identical making it easier to convert a micro-sim to a mini-sim by only cutting off the excess plastic. Can be done using a plastic-cutter.

Those planning to get an iPad 3G, which is set to launch in May, or the new iPhone in near future should note that in theory; it's perfectly possible to use a mini-sim in the device by cutting it down to make it look like a micro-sim, since they both of them are designed to work at the same speed, but there might be some restrictions.

Guess we need to wait and find out how this actually works. Power to Apple!

More details on Next iPhone 4G with Leaked Photos

First we posted photos of a possibly real iPhone 4G followed by a story confirming how they seem to be real and authentic. And now we have this whole scoop from Gizmodo where they seem to have gotten hands on a lost prototype of the next iPhone "found lost in a bar in Redwood City, camouflaged to look like an iPhone 3GS."

Hard to believe this is true for a company like Apple which is so secretive about it's products but sadly this no 1st April prank people. Gizmodo has even managed to take some photos, along with a video preview.

Here are some of the important new features of the next iPhone 4G (also referred to as the iPhone HD by some)

• It will have a front-facing camera for video chat
• Improved back camera with LED Flash
• Higher screen resolution; possibly at 960x460 pixels
• Micro-SIM instead of the standard SIM

For the body of it; it's totally flat. A body-wide aluminium border, slightly smaller screen and a 16% larger battery.

While we always knew that Apple is working on a new iPhone; having to get a glimpse of it before the official launch totally seemed like a dream until now. For all our eyes have to believe; this does look like the real iPhone 4G.

It would be interesting to see how Apple plans to get away with offering the Micro-SIM standard since as of now no carrier except AT&T in the US supports it; will definitely have some impact on the international launch of the new iPhone. Also what about the iPhone 4G on Verizon; is it coming for real?

[More take on this at Gizmodo]

Leaked Images of the New 4th Generation iPhone HD

Folks over at MacRumors have been tipped with images of what appears to be the the 4th Generation iPhone HD. Interestingly! the images reveal that there is no LED Flash on the back which puts us in a little doubt since our sources believe that it is bound to make an appearance on the new iPhone.

There has been quite some amount of speculation as to whether Apple might have plans to bring the aluminum unibody enclosure, as seen on the Macbook and iPad, to the iPhone but there has been no official confirmation on the matter.

MacRumors adds more details as follows:

Text on the back of the claimed shell indicate that it is a 64 GB model, and the first line of small text includes Apple's traditional "Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China" information. Unfortunately, the images are not of high enough quality to interpret the second line of text, which would contain the model number and FCC and IC ID numbers.

Also! it is to be noted that the metadata for the images have revealed that they have been tampered with using Photoshop so they might as well be fake. Guess! we will find out all on 22nd of June.

Jailbreak iPhone 4.0 beta Firmware with Redsnow

Good news for folks and developers who have updated their iPhone to the latest iPhone 4.0 Firmware Beta. They can now Jailbreak the OS using the dev team's latest Redsnow 0.9.5 beta tool.

Earlier, the iPhone Dev Team showcased the Jailbreak on iPhone 4.0 Firmware beta only within 24 hours of it's initial availability and now they are making the tool public. The tool makes use of the bootrom-level DFU exploit that has been published by the iPhone Dev Team.

The tool has some limitations for now; e.g. it will work only with iPhone 3G on a Mac. As of now there is no support for iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 2G or iPod Touch 3G. Also! those with an Unlocked iPhone should stay away from using this tool at all.

Those with an iPhone 3G can download the iPhone 4.0 Firmware for their device. We also have a procedure to activate iPhone 4.0 with UDID.

Head over to this link to download Redsnow 0.9.5 to Jailbreak iPhone 4.0 Firmware on iPhone 3G.

Apple iPad International Sales delayed till end of May

There is bad news for all the Apple fans who are not residing in the US. Apple announced today that they will be delaying the sales of iPad till the end of May. So, people outside US have to wait for almost two months before they can get their hands on iPad.

Apple reported in a press release that the sales of iPad are far more than expected so they will be delayed till the end of March.

According to the press release:

Although we have delivered more than 500,000 iPads during its first week, demand is far higher than we predicted and will likely continue to exceed our supply over the next several weeks as more people see and touch an iPad™. We have also taken a large number of pre-orders for iPad 3G models for delivery by the end of April.

The international pricing for iPad will be announced for pre-orders on May 10. And the sales will begin by the end of the month. If you live outside US, the only option for you is to ask some of your friends who are in the US to send you the iPad from there.

Intel to bring Android OS Support to Atom Processors

A few hours back we informed you about Palm getting ready to jump in the Android land. Well we have got one more player willing to join the Android bandwagon and its not just any player its Intel.

Intel's General Manager of Software and services himself shared this rather significant news. Intel will be bringing its Atom based processor to the Google's open source mobile platform as well. How's that for a grand entry.

The General manager reports of successfully porting Android to their x86 based processors, which is great news and signals that the chipmakers are off to a brilliant start. Intel will be entering the mobile phone market with the distinction of having the fastest mobile processor in their possession which will definitely have the consumer base attracted and increase the competition level.

Intel have expressed their intention to not only remain dependent on Google's mobile OS and have expressed intentions to bring all mobile platforms for their Atom powered phones. Let us see how the whole situation develops.

[via BGR]

“Save the Earth” with "Sony Ericsson Naite"- eco-friendly mobile phone

As Sony Ericsson introduces Sony Ericsson Naite phone in India, their only aim may not be only to contribute to “Save the Earth” campaign but it will certainly ring bells for Sony Ericsson Naite price is just Rs.6550. This eco-friendly awesome multi-media capable handset has been made with recycled plastic and give out 15% less carbon footprints. The mobile phone is popularly also called as J105 or Green Heart. It comes in colors of Ginger Red and Vapour Silver.



It is equipped with a bag full of features, more appropriately called as “Green Credentials” such as 2 Mega pixel camera, 2.2” LCD color QVGA TFT display displaying 256k colors, FM Radio, 3D games, video streaming, video clip, YouTube and Java support. It also has great connectivity options such as wireless Bluetooth connection, access to Google maps with synchronization, USB support and modem and USB mass storage.

It is also preloaded with EcoMate applications that helps to save power that makes it truly a good choice for those concerned with saving earth and its delicate eco-balance.

Nokia C6: Slide Out QWERTY Affordable Touchscreen Phone at Rs. 13,500

In today’s event, Nokia today unveiled three new Phones namely C3, C6 and E5. Nokia C6 looks like 5800 but in addition it has a QWERTY Keyboard slider like N97. Phone looks are cool with 3.2 HD screen and a slideout 4 row QWERTY keyboard and 5MP Camera.

Nokia C6 home screen is very similar to N97 with customizable WRT-based widgets. Here, you can place your favourite contacts, your latest emails and your friends’ Facebook updates. With Nokia Messaging on board, you have support for up to 10 email accounts from your favourite email hosts including Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Windows Live Hotmail and Ovi Mail.

Software and OS

Nokia C6 has S60v5 but unfortunately User Interface is Symbian^1 and not Symbian^3. Comes with full suite of email and social networking capabilities means the Nokia C6 is perfect for people who want to stay up to date while on the go. Also, C6 has Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation.

Hardware Specs

This runs on ARM 11 processor running at 434MHz (same as 5800 and 5230). The Nokia C6 also comes with a five-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, support for up to 16GB of storage on microSD and an FM stereo radio. Also, it should be noted that the Nokia C6 has quadband 3G, a first for Nokia. Bundled with 2GB Memory card from Nokia.

Price and Availability

Nokia is likely to be available before second quarter of 2010 and will be priced at 220 Euros which is around 13,500 INR in India. The price range is somewhat same Nokia 5800 and you get more features at same price.

Nokia C3: Ultimate Social Networking S40 Full QWERTY Phone at Rs. 9500

All three phones unveiled by Nokia today are emphasizing on Messaging and Social networking. Nokia C3 is a first S40 series Full QWERTY keyboard phone. Looks very much like Nokia E63 but comes with additional features like WLAN (Wi Fi) and as said offers a social network interaction right from Homescreen.

Nokia C3 also comes with Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat, meaning first time users can set up email and chat accounts straight from the device, without the need for a PC. The 2.4 inch screen with resolution of 320×240 offers a QVGA display. The 2MP camera has 4x digital zoom which is fair enough. Offers a support of 8GB Memory card.

The Nokia C3 is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2010 in a variety of appealing colors, including golden white, slate grey and hot pink. Price range as specifies is 90Euros and will be available in India not above 9,500 INR.

Olive Lumen: Dual SIM Ultra Long Battery Multimedia Phone at Rs 2,499

After the Triple SIM release of Olive Mobiles, it has reverted to its Dual SIM phones. Olive`s latest release is Lumen and is sure to attract budget conscious people. The phone bears an affordable price tag of Rs 2,499. Lumen comes with the basic multimedia requirements like Audio/video player, FM Radio with recording and has MMS enabled in it. And yes, on purchase of Lumen, you will get 2 GB T-flash card for free.

Lumen is basically a bar form factored mobile phone which provides it a simple look. There is nothing much to boast about its camera. Mentioning about its camera is just a formality. Thankfully, it offers Bluetooth and GPRS services. I would give credit to the phone`s battery backup as it is slightly more than similar range handsets. It can provide a talk-time up to 7 hours when fully charged.

Olive Lumen Specifications

• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 1.8-inch TFT Display
• Dimension: 108.2 x 45.6 x 12 mm
• Expandable Memory up to 4 GB
• 1000 mAh battery

My Verdict

Olive Lumen is one such phone where you do not have think much before buying. It is a phone with basic requirements and there is nothing to boast about any of its features. However, its price tag of Rs 2,499 lures me. What about you?

Nokia launches 3 mobiles – Nokia C3, Nokia C6 & Nokia E5

Nokia has just announced 3 new mobile devices in their ‘Everyone Connect’ virtual live event. Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 focuses on Social networking and messaging.

All the 3 devices are powered with a full QWERTY keyboard and provides great solutions for Email, Messaging and Social Networking.

Catch the event live @ http://events.nokia.com/everyoneconnect/

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 Event Keynote; Now Online

Catching an Apple event at live-blogs sure is fun but never compares to the live video experience. On that note; the event keynote for iPhone OS 4.0 is now online at the Apple website.

The event had it's focus on the preview of the iPhone OS 4.0 which brings tons of new features for the users. Multitasking was the show-stopper; providing for a way to the user to be able to do more at once by being able to switch through active apps on the dock.

The actual disappointment was the lack of support for multitasking in iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G and what was even more shocking; no iPhone OS 4.0 availability for iPhone EDGE and iPod Touch 1G.

Follow the link to watch the Apple iPhone OS 4.0 event keynote online

Apple plans to Launch a Mini-iPad in 2011?

Digitimes Research senior analyst Mingchi Kuo has discloed that the Apple folks are planning to build a mini version of iPad that would have a smaller screen size falling in anywhere between 5 to 7 inch. The analyst got this information thanks to an interesting conversation with the component providers.

The smaller version of iPad is expected to hit the market in Q1 of 2011 with price tag expected to be less than $400. Main audience of this device will be the folks who tend to use be more into reading activities rather than writing. This news is yet to get the official status, so you can pretty safely regard it as a rumor. However the question that arises here is do we really need a smaller iPad?

[via DigiTimes]

Follow the iPhone OS 4.0 Event Live Online

The iPhone OS 4.0 Event kicks off in about 20 minutes at Apple's headquarters at Infinite Loop, Cupertino. Like always; Apple's no-live-video-stream policy will be keeping most of the world from watching the event but that doesn't mean you won't be able to follow it.

Like always; popular blogs like TechCrunch, Gizmodo, Macword, Gdgt and Engadget will be there and covering the event in real-time.

Much of the talk on the iPhone OS 4.0 event will be about Multitasking, which we hope should make it's way to the iPhone platform in the to-be-announced-update. Apart from that, we suspect that Apple would be spilling the details over it's iAd Ad Platform.

Google Buzz Gets Integrated into Gmail for Mobile

Google has rolled out a new version of Gmail for Mobile for the iPhone and Android platform. With this update, Google Buzz becomes integrated right into your email app.

The feature set is similar to the one that is available for desktop users - liking the buzz, commenting on it, viewing images and so on. On top of that you don't need to do anything to get this app except visiting Gmail from your iPhone, iPod Touch or Android phone.

If you have used Buzz on the desktop version of Gmail, then you will have no problems in using the integrated Buzz. What this update does is that it eliminates need for you to go to the Google Buzz web app or even use a dedicated Google Buzz app for that matter. This integration will help Google as well(hopefully) as it will help them increase its adoption and usage rate.

[via Google Mobile Blog]

New iPhone To Feature Multitasking and Ad-Supported App

According to sources, Apple, the company behind the intelligent devices such as the iPhone and iPad, is planning to bring in a brand new version of iPhone software. Apple also plans to bring in the support for multitasking and advertising, which may add the competition for Google powered smartphones. Apple is planning to hold a conference today in order to unveil the features and a sneak peek on the latest iPhone operating system.

iPhone has been in the market for years now. Since the launch, customers and developers have forwarded complaints and reservations of the inability to run more than one third-party program at the same time. Apple seems to have resolved the issue as it brings in the new edition.

Meanwhile, the ad issue was also resolved when back in January the company acquired the mobile ad network Quattro Wireless. Apple was surely late on this but followed its rival Google as it acquired AdMob Inc.

Apart from the App store which was the only way for developers to earn some revenue, the company brings in a new feature for the developers to grab some more from the mobile ads.

Update to the operating system is not something new from Apple, as the OS registers regular updates. With over 10,000 developers who receive the 70 percent revenue share from apps sold, developers are looking forward to the ad platform. This feature would also attract more developers which would be an easy way of money for iPhone and iPad app development.

Samsung “bada” smartphones are economical phone series

Samsung bada means “Ocean” in Korean language. Korean company Samsung which is No.2 mobile phone provider of the world have dreamt and to a great extent have realized the dream of allowing its every user especially of the developing world to use and experience the superb features of a smartphone.Their this vision has been realized with the release of the roadmap of Samsung bada mobile phones. In an article over the Samsung Hub we got a quick look at what Samsung Bada phones that are coming in future.

Samsung “bada” offers a great opportunity for consumers with a wider range of smartphone experiences.



Now although there isn’t much detail revealed from the screen capture, apparently all the pictures handset will feature the Bada operating system will be offered to the lower end market in a range of around Rs.16000 in India.

Samsung bada offers a feature-rich platform for enhanced mobile experiences for consumers and will allow its users to enjoy the ultimate mobile experience through superb features. Samsung Bada phones will be based on Samsung TouchWiz User Interface which is user friendly, easy, simple and intuitive without demeaning its efficiency.

Bada also provides flash control, fine-tuned vibration control,web control, motion sensing and face detection besides supporting sensor-based applications like accelerometers, proximity, tilt, weather and activity sensors.

Zen Z66 QWERTY Keyboard Motion Sensor Dual SIM Mobile at Rs 2999

After the recent launch of Zen`s Z77 and Z90, Zen Mobile has unveiled yet another QWERTY, Dual SIM mobile phone in India. The phone looks like a complete copy of Blackberry’s model. Zen 66 is a QWERTY handset with Bluetooth and Mp3-player at an affordable price of Rs 2999. Moreover, It has a supports for two GSM SIM operators simultaneously.

The Phone also comes with motion sensor which senses any movements within a specific area in proximity to the phone. It alerts the user via a phone call in case a movement is detected. Specially built for faster text input facilitating you with quick chatting and Messaging.

Z66 does not say much about its camera. It has a meager VGA camera. Its MP3 player is just an ordinary one which produces a shrilling sound if you play loud music.

At the launch of Z66, Mr. Deepesh Gupta, MD, Zen Mobile said, “Popularity of QWERTY phones is fast catching up which can be judged by the fact that sales of these phones have grown 150 percent in the past one year. Zen mobiles aim to cater to the needs of the tech-savvy Indian mobile users at an affordable price. Loaded with attractive features, the Z 66 comes at an affordable price range without compromising on quality.”

Zen Z66 Specifications

• 2.2-inch display with 220K colors
• Memory expandable up to 4GB
• VGA camera, Bluetooth, MP3 Player, FM Radio, Speaker phone
• MSN messenger and Opera Mini present

My Verdict

Zen has introduced Z66 keeping in mind The QWERTY lovers. The phone has a decent features to offer like Bluetooth, MP3 Player, FM Radio. However, it lacks even a 1.3 MP camera which Z77 had. If you are planning to buy a simple handset within a price range of Rs 3000, then you can always have Zen Z66 QWERTY handset as one of your options.

Latest Android-based Smartphones in 2010

he latest smartphones in 2010 in India are loaded with Google's Android Operating System. These smartphones are expected to change the mobile market scenario here and get Indians connected to a variety of applications and features.

Lets take a look at the newly launched mobile phones in India in the Android-based smartphones category in India-

1. Motorola Milestone runs on Android 2.0 and is world’s slimmest android mobile till date that is 115 mm high and 13.7 mm wide. The handset has all the features that are expected from a Smartphone along with 256 MB of internal memory that can be expanded to 8 GB.



Also present are memory card slot and 3G with Wi-Fi.

Its got a full QWERTY keypad and a 3.7-inch touchscreen.

Motorola Milestone also has a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and 4 x digital zoom that enables the users to capture pictures up to resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels and shoot video at 720×480 pixel resolution.

In India, Motorola Milestone is launched with a price tag of Rs 32,990.

2. Sony Xperia X10 runs on the Android 1.6, which is an older version of the OS but it comes with enormous 8MP camera and a touchscreen display of 4 inches which is certainly gigantic.

It runs on the superfast 1GHz processor.

Sony Xperia X10 price in India is Rs.34000.



3. LG GW620 has a 3 inch resistive TFT touch screen, full slide-out QWERTY keyboard along with the support of social networking. Besides Android 1.5, LG GW620 also has SNS Manager (Social Networking Service Manager) supporting network sites.



The handset features 5 MP camera that supports geo-tagging, image stabilization as well as faces detection.

The phone includes 50MB of internal memory that can be expanded up to 32GB. For wireless connectivity, there is GPRS, EDGE, and WLAN, Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, and v2.0 micro USB.

LG GW620 price in India is Rs. 16,490.

iPad Demand in Germany Might be Higher Than Expected

Ever wonder what kind of reception and response will iPad get at the global level? Well here is a starting point for you.

If Gizmodo sources are right, the probability of which is pretty high, around 250,000 units of iPad have been ordered by the Germany audience. How is that for terming the device as the Next Big Thing.

It should come as no surprise that the demand is pretty higher than originally anticipated by Apple Germany. It is believed that around 75,000 iPads were originally reserved for Germany. If the Cupertinos get a similar response at other international venues as well which they will be hoping for, the Apple Tablet will run out of stock pretty quickly. So what does this mean for you, grab your gadget while you can.

[via Gizmodo]

Flickr announces HTML5 Video Player for iPad

Do you watch a lot of Flickr videos? One question that you might be asking yourself is this - how would I watch the Flickr videos on the iPad? Fear not - Flickr has taken the right decision at the right time. Enter Flickr HTML 5 player for iPad.

The prospect of watching the videos and photos on the HTML5 player is sure to get one excited given the larger screen with HD quality. Speaking of HD quality the player will support that as well. How is that for a pleasant announcement. You don't really need to do much to launch the player, except the easy task of navigating to Flickr right from your shiny Apple Tablet.

[via Flickr]

Android 2.1 Coming Soon for Motorola Milestone in Canada

Guess what, USA based users of Motorola Droid weren't the only ones waiting for the Android 2.1 update to arrive. It turns out that the Motorola Milestone users in Canada are asking the same question - when will we be upgraded to version 2.1?

We have an answer to this significant question which unfortunately is a vague one. The official wording from the Motorola Canada via their Facebook page simply says the update is coming once it become fits to do so and providing you the best experience is their major priority.

Here is the official statement regarding the matter

A lot of you are asking about the upgrade from 2.0 to 2.1. Ultimately, we want to ensure you have the best possible experience on your device; as a result, the rollout is taking longer than expected. Though we don’t have the new deployment date to share just yet, we do promise we are working to get you updated informat…ion and will let you know as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience. We appreciate it!

We wished we were able to provide you with a specific date, but unfortunately that's 'not the case'. All we can hope is that the update gets rolled out pretty smoothly and early as possible.

[via IntoMobile]