Blackberry 6.0 Video – Boom Boom Pow

Blackberry makers RIM have showed of a new video of the upcoming Blackberry 6.0 OS which was leaked earlier. If you are a fan of Blackeyed Peas and Blackberry  , crank up the volume on your speakers and watch the video below and dance to the tune  of Boom Boom Pow

Looks like Blackberry does not want to show the features of the upcoming OS in full clarity so they made a video in which the screen is so shaky that you can barely understand whats going on !  More details soon.

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Nokia N8 official pictures

The Nokia N8, Nokia’s latest smartphone, intuitively connects to the people, places and services that matter most. With the Nokia N8, people can create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and Ovi Store apps. Available in select markets during the third quarter of 2010, the estimated retail price of the Nokia N8 is EUR 370, before applicable taxes or subsidies.

The Nokia N8 introduces a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a large sensor that rivals those found in compact digital cameras. Additionally, the Nokia N8 offers the ability to make HD-quality videos and edit them with an intuitive built-in editing suite. Doubling as a portable entertainment center, people can enjoy HD-quality video with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound by plugging into their home theatre system. The Nokia N8 enables access to Web TV services that deliver programs, news and entertainment from channels like CNN, E! Entertainment, Paramount and National Geographic. Additional local Web TV content is also available from the Ovi Store.

Social networking is second nature to the Nokia N8. People can update their status, share location and photos, and view live feeds from Facebook and Twitter in a single app directly on the home screen. Calendar events from social networks can also be transferred to the device calendar.

 The Nokia N8 comes with free global Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation, guiding people to places and points of interest in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Symbian^3 in action

Powering the Nokia N8 is Symbian ^3, the latest edition of the world’s most used smartphone software, which introduces several major advances, including support for gestures such as multi touch, flick scrolling and pinch-zoom. The Nokia N8 also offers multiple, personalizable homescreens which can be loaded with apps and widgets. The new 2D and 3D graphics architecture in the platform takes full advantage of the Nokia N8’s hardware acceleration to deliver a faster and more responsive user interface. Symbian^3 also raises the bar in performance by delivering greater memory management allowing more applications to run in parallel for a faster multi-tasking experience.

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Nokia India launches E5 at Rs.10634

Nokia has launched the  newest model in the E-series range the E5 at a price of Rs.10634. Nokia E5 can be seen as an alternative to the Nokia E72 and Nokia E63

The handset runs on Symbian and features Nokia’s own e-mail solution Nokia MessagingNokia Messaging and also supports Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler

IBM Lotus Notes Traveler

It’s got  a full QWERTY keyboard along with a shortcut to the Flashlight. You can configure upto 10 email accounts on your phone including Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo Mail. It comes with a pre-loaded Instant Messenger / Chat Client

The handset is expected to be available in stores in May 2010 in India. Are you looking forward to the buying the E5 ?

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Apple iPad Sales Hit 1 Million

It is rightly said that anything with Apple’s logo on it turns to gold since even the latest Apple iPad which was launched less than a month ago has crossed 1 million units in terms of sales.

Chitika Labs say that Apple have sold over 1 million iPads not to mention over 32000 iPads sold today itself so far. This is just an estimate and not actual numbers.

The actual numbers could even be higher since these numbers are taken from the iPads accessing Chitika Labs’s advertisements. But there is also the other possibility since the iPad users may have different IP addresses while on the move. But even then the number is likely to be very high.

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GetJar And Rcom Come Together To Create India’s largest Mobile Apps Store

 Reliance Communications  today announced that it has partnered with GetJar which will now offer 65,000 free mobile applications for its GSM and CDMA subscribers.

 

RCOM will offer the service at 50 paise per MB of usage the application download and use by itself will be free of cost.

GetJar will also enable RCOM to offer its Apps Store to a large bandwidth of mobile handsets across multiple brands and not remain restricted to a few high-end smartphones.

Reliance Communications customers will have access to thousands of applications ranging from games, social networking, sports, entertainment and productivity applications. Popular apps such as Facebook Mobile, Yahoo!, Fandango and eBuddy can be easily downloaded to over 2300 handsets across all major platforms

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“We wanted to partner with the largest, most experienced, “open” application catalog provider to address virtually any device being used by our customers,” said Mr. Anil Pande, Head – VAS, Reliance Communications, “Our partnership with GetJar means that all Reliance Communications customers will instantly have access to thousands of applications ranging from games, shopping and lifestyle applications to sports, entertainment and productivity applications.”

Following the alliance with GetJar, Reliance Communications joins a list of leading global companies using GetJar’s flexible, open app store approach including Sprint, Sony Ericsson, 3UK, The Carphone Warehouse and Virgin Mobile France. 

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Motorola MT820 is the next Moto Ming

Moto Ming was one of the earliest touchscreen PDA-Phones and were hugely popular in it’s time. But the rise of competition pushed the phone out of the edge. But it is still popular in China. The Motorola MT820 has been leaked and is said to be the next Moto Ming.

The main trademark of Moto Ming is the transparent outer cover. The MT820 will run on Google’s Android OS. It is a full touchscreen model as it’s predecessors and will support China TD-SCDMA’s 3G network.

Not much other details are known about the device. But it does have a front videocall camera and it will be a China only device. Price and release date also remain unknown.

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Samsung Restore: An Eco Friendly Device

Samsung has announced a new device called “Restore“, a eco-friendly messaging device made from all the Environment Friendly materials.

Apart from being Eco-Friendly, this device sports a sliding QWERTY keyboard, 2 megapixel camera, Music Player, optical navigation key, Bluetooth, Support for microSD card slot of upto 32GB. And keeping in mind the eco-friendliness around the device, the device comes with an Energy Star Version 2.0 rated charger and a Sprint One Click button which gives users quick access to adopt a greener lifestyle.

Also the casing of the device sports 27% of recycled plastic, pretty low levels of PVC, BFRs, Phthalates, Beryllium and the phone is touted to be 84% recyclable on the whole.

Samsung Restore will hit the Sprint stores this summer for $49.99 on a 2 -year contract from Sprint and $50 mail-in rebate.

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Nokia C2 Leaked

A new Nokia handset called the Nokia C2 has been leaked on an Italian website.  The main features include a 2 Megapixel Camera 240×320 pixels display and a unique rotation feature as seen in this photograph which seems to be taken during a product presentation.

Features include a unique QWERTY keyboard design similar to the 6820 and E70 of yester years

Also we see a Video Calling Camera in the front which means that this phone might actually support 3G too.

And we are hearing reports that Nokia is working on  new C-series handset priced below the C3 .

So according to the new naming conventions adopted by Nokia, the C2 might sit at the price point below the C3. If these rumors are correct Nokia might be all set to regain supremacy in the entry level segment.

And this is what our Sandeep has to say about the the C2, After the E70, the form-factor just seemed to have disappeared. It maybe due to more demand for candybarcandybar QWERTY phones like the Blackberry etc.

But now Nokia seems to be bringing back the retro styleretro style in this full QWERTY phone but with a twist. It is a twist phone that unveils the QWERTY keyboard. This phone in the leaked picture is apparently the Nokia C2 which would be the little brother to the recently announced C3, C5 and C6.

The phone must be realbe real because the specs sheet is similar to the one which leaked other phones such as the C-SeriesC-Series, N8 etc

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Trillian for iPhone gets Updated

Trillian for iPhone, the premier iPhone Client has got yet another update to version 1.2.

Under this update, Trillian for iPhone has got many new features like Cleaner Design, Emoji Integration and many more as stated in the changelog below:

• Cleaner contact list design.
• New service icons.
• Streamlined accounts tab for easier usage.
• First time wizard improved.
• MetaContacts display service icons on right.
• Push privacy – push names only option.
• Basic emoji integration.
• Speed improvements, and smaller usability enhancements.
• Many bugfixes such as Chats Disappearing From Chat List, Incorrect tab toolbar etc fixed.

You can head over to the App Store to get it this update. However if you have not downloaded the application yet, you can download it directly from here. (iTunes Link)

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HTC Incredible is Verizon’s Nexus One

When Nexus One was launched in January, Google had told that the device will come on Verizon pretty soon. 

However, Google has now confirmed that Nexus One will not coming on Verizon and is redirecting the customers to pick up the recently launched the “cousin of the Nexus One”, HTC Incredible instead.

In an official statement, Google stated:

We won’t be selling a Nexus One with Verizon, and this is a reflection of the amazing innovation happening across the open Android ecosystem. Verizon Wireless customers who want an Android phone with the power of the Nexus One can get the Droid Incredible by HTC.

The device will be available in all Verizon Stores from April 29th, priced at $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new 2-year customer agreement.

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Nokia India Launches Three New Mobile Phones C3, C6 and E5

 Worlds leading Mobile Handset giant Nokia today launched three new handsets – the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 – designed with its Messaging Service and social networking tools in the Indian market.

 

Apart from the launch of new handsets, Nokia also announced the launch an enhanced version of its Free Push E-mail Messaging service with IM in India.The  Nokia Messaging Service (NMS) can support up to 10 email accounts including popular services such as GMail, Yahoo and Rediffmail.It will also offer free Instant Messaging (IM) services, preloaded on select devices.

According to the announcement by Nokia India, The power packed new handset Nokia C3 will be available at Rs 5,317 and Nokia C6 the a touch and full keyboard phone at Rs 13,000, while Nokia E5 a business-cum-entertainment device is priced at Rs 10634.

These new handsets feature full QWERTY keyboards, and enable access to a range of different email accounts, IM communities and social networks.

Nokia C3

The Nokia C3 is the first device to bring a full QWERTY keyboard to the world’s most popular mobile phone platform – Series 40 – and is the first in the range to enable access to social networks directly on the home screen. People can view, comment, update their status and share pictures to their favorite social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

The 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. Other notable features are the Wi-Fi connectivity, a two megapixel camera, rich color 2.4 inch screen and support for up to an 8GB memory card. The Nokia C3 is expected to be available in the variety of appealing colors, including golden white, slate grey and hot pink.

Nokia C6

The Nokia C6 is a Symbian-based smartphone combining the benefits of a 3.2 inch touch screen with a full slide out keyboard. The large screen provides a great Internet experience, as well as offering access to Facebook feeds directly on the home screen. A 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.The Nokia C6 has an impressive feature set including a high quality five mega pixel camera with auto-focus and flash, and Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation.

Nokia E5

Rounding off the trio is the latest addition to the Nokia Eseries range, the Nokia E5. Designed for those that want to be productive in both their professional and personal lives, the Symbian-based Nokia E5 follows the successful blueprint of devices such as the Nokia E72 and Nokia E63.

The Nokia E5 combines high quality business features with all of the personal networking and entertainment capabilities that a busy professional expects from a smartphone.The Nokia E5 is perfect for managing busy schedules with a variety of productivity applications available in the Ovi Store. The New Nokia Messaging service (NMS) with Email and IM preloaded in the device. The handset also comes with direct access to over 90 percent of the world’s corporate email through Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler, it’s easy to keep in contact from anywhere.

So which mobile would you like to go for..?????

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HTC Smart now available in India

HTC’s Mass Market Smart phone based on the BREW platform - HTC Smart is now available at HTC dealers across the country and it marks the handset makers entry into a new territory  – the sub 10K price band.

The Smart features the same HTC Sense UI found on high-end HTC smartphones which features Weather updates , Social Networking and quick access to contacts.

The Smart is powered by Qualcomm’s BREW platform and Airtel users get free usage with the phone. Also HTC has a new m-Bollywood offering in which Smart users can download Bollywood content ranging from gossip , news to short video clips for free right from the phone. Long Video clips and other exclusive content will be charged.

Other features include a 3.2 MP Camera ,  FM radio, 3G , Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack and microSDmemory card slot.

Are you buying the HTC Smart ?

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Nokia C3 Launched in India at Rs.5300 (Cheapest QWERTY Phone)

Nokia has launched it’s cheapest QWERTY phone the C3 at Rs.5317 in India.

The C3 is the first QWERTY phone from Nokia and comes with Nokia Messaging at a new price point. 

Although it lacks 3G it packs Wi-Fi which is usually found only in handsets priced at over Rs.10,000

 

This move by Nokia is aimed at bring QWERTY to the masses. Brands like Micromax and Spice already have such phones at similar price point, so it would be interesting to watch what impact Nokia India makes in this segment.

The handset is expected to be available in stores as early as May. Are you going to buy the C3 ?

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Adobe to Stop Developing iPhone Apps

 

 Adobe is reportedly stopping the development of Apple iPhoneAndroid platform. based applications and focusing more on the applications for the

Adobe will still ship their iPhone Creative Suite 5 with which developers will be able to build flash based applications and convert them to iPhone applications.

But after Apple changed the language of its developer license agreement to prohibit the use of outside development tools, Adobe won’t be investing anymore in that software.

If Apple’s cross-platform ban is enforced, it will affect many applications built using tools such as Unity, Flash CS5, MonoTouch etc.

Some curse Apple for not supporting technologies that would allow applications to be built across various platforms.

This is an ongoing battle between Apple and Adobe. Analysts and observers believe Apple’s ban on intermediary translation or layer tools helps Apple maintain an edge over rival smart phone platforms by encouraging developers to write specifically for the iPhone. But it also helps lead to higher-quality apps, according to an e-mail Steve Jobs recently wrote to a developer.

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Android 2.2 (Froyo) to support automatic application updates

Froyo, the next version of the Android OS, is already in the testing and chances are it will be seeded to end-users in a few months time. And as it turns out this might very well be a thing to look forward to, as it will bring some new features. The first one we're hearing of is automatic application updates.


Unlike Android 2.1, which brought extended API support, but little in terms of new features, Android 2.2 (a.k.a. Froyo) will at least have one key new feature. Users that have a large number of preinstalled apps will certainly appreciate the fact that they will be able to automatically update themselves, instead of being updated manually.


Each app will prompt you to enable automatic updates when you install it, so you can forbid some of them to do so. There are suspicions that developers will make use of the newly added feature to turn completely free apps into ad supported ones but we doubt that will become a wide-spread practice.

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Vodafone UK to start shipping the Google Nexus One on 30 April

Vodafone UK announced that their customers who have pre-ordered the Google Nexus One will be getting it as soon as 30 April, which is just in four days.

If you're waiting for in-store availability, that will probably take up to the 5 of May. Pre-orders are still open though.

However, to purchase the Nexus One you don't have to go to google.com/phone. Instead, you can visit Vodafone UK's website.

Of course, you'll also have to sign an 18- or 24-month contract with the operator. Tariffs start from 25 GBP (around 29 euro). And if you go for a 35 GBP monthly price plan you'll get the Nexus One for free (a 2-year contract is required in this case).

As any other phones in the UK based on Android OS v1.6 or higher, the Google Nexus One will come with the free Google Maps Navigation app on board.

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RIM announces BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G, sort of

Two new BlackBerry smartphones are coming right next month. The candybar duo Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G leaves the old-fashioned trackball in favor of the fancy trackpad.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G share common specs - hi-res screen, 3.2 megapixel camera, microSD card slot and the full connectivity package - Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G and Bluetooth.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G

The Pearl 3G supports the latest Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n standard, while the Bold 9650 relies on the previous b/g one. Still, the new Bold will be released in both GSM and CDMA versions, but the Pearl 3G won't be available for the CDMA users.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 (in CDMA obviously) will be available from Sprint USA starting next month. The Pearl 3G will hit Canada through Bell, TELUS and Rogers most probably the same time. Other market availability and pricing are yet to be announced.

As of now, RIM still don't have any official press info on both devices. Looking forward to it, we hope it's not some leak. 

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Video: Android running on iPhone

Can you believe it ? Some one has manged to get Android OS running on the Apple iPhone and looks like you can finally get Flash on the iPhone. This might be Steve Jobs’ worst nightmare -- Android on the iPhone. Watch the proof in the video below

The hack uses Open iBoot to load the Android ROM during boot time. Looks like you can Dual bootiPhone OS and Android OS. between

If you still have  first gen iPhone lying around this hack is worth trying if you are interested.  This is possible on the iPhone 2G which was released in 2007. Support for iPhone 3G is coming soon. 3GS  support might not be coming.

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Bids for One All-India 3G Licence Reach Rs 79 bln

Bids for One All-India 3G Licence Reach Rs 79 bln

Bids for one set of nationwide third-generation (3G) mobile spectrum licences reached 79 billion rupees ($1.78 billion), or 126 percent above the base price, on the thirteenth day of an auction, government data showed.

Seventy-six rounds of bidding had been completed by Saturday, the Department of Telecommunications said on its website. The auction started on April 9 and is still on. The base price for one set of pan-India licenses had been set at 35 billion rupees.

The government will sell four such licenses — three from the auction and one set to the state-run telecoms firms who would have to match the highest bid price paid by the private operators. Nine mobile operators, including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Communications and Vodafone's Indian unit, are participating in the auction.

The auction resumes today.

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Nokia 5800 Buzz: Vopium Voip Service offers 30 mins of free call time and 30 free SMS as a Signup package

Nokia 5800 Buzz: Vopium Voip Service offers 30 mins of free call time and 30 free SMS as a Signup package


Vopium is a voip service for Nokia 5800 and currently they are running a promotional offer wherein you get 30 mins of free international call time and 30 free international SMS. This is offered to you as a signup package. The reason i liked Vopium is because of a full fledged Vopium application supporting Nokia 5800. The voice quality happens to be really good when compared to other Voip services which i have used on my phone. Moreover, the calling rates they are providing is impressive for all the international destinations.


















The Vopium S60 application allows you to make international calls and send SMS. It also features a complete IM feature allowing you to use services like GTalk, Skype, Yahoo, MSN, AIM,ICQ and Twitter. You can check your account balance and also top up anytime right on your Nokia 5800. You can even synchronize your calendar and contacts. You can transfer your balance to another Vopium user anytime right from your mobile phone using the Vopium application. To send free messages, you actually need to login to the Vopium website as you do not get the option in the application.
















You can view your complete history of the calls and messages on the Vopium website. You need to register for an account on the Vopium website before you actually use the application. As soon as you signup for an account, Vopium sends the login credentials on your mobile phone number which can then be set in the applications and use the free credit. Remember, the balance will always show you 0.00$ as the balance but you can check your account details on the website for free credits.

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