Showing newest 12 of 20 posts from June 2009. Show older posts
Showing newest 12 of 20 posts from June 2009. Show older posts
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Nokia N86 is now avilable in India
As very well said, 'after a dark night appears twilight' similar is the case after a lon
g delay the much awaited Nokia N86 8MP is now released in India. Nokia N97 of N- series launch has made clear Nokia's intentions on how it wishes to straddle the high-end segment with its combination of a touchscreen and a camera-phone.
In the 8MP crown mobiles, Nokia N86 will compete with the likes of the Samsung Innov8 and the Sony Ericsson C905. Coincidentally, the Nokia N86 also sports the Series 60 Third Edition Interface equally as Innov8 from Samsung. This device was previously launched internationally in the first week of June by Nokia.
The Nokia N86 has an inbuilt memory of 8GB and it can be expanded to 16GB with the help of a compatible MicroSD card. The most influencing feature of the Nokia N86 is the fact that it sports an 8MP camera with Carl Zeiss Tessar lens - Nokia's first salvo at the 8MP segment.
3.9 hour talktime with 3G and 6.3 hours whilst on a GSM network is provided by N86. Nokia N86 has a large 2.6-inch QVGA AM OLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) screen.
In India, the Nokia N86 will be soon available at a dealer near you at just Rs 27,359/- (approx.)
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Indian Government Bans Import of Mobile Phones Sans IMEI Number
According to the latest news, the Government of India has banned the import of mobile phones which do not have the IMEI number. The IMEI number is a 15 digit code that is found printed inside the battery compartment of the phone. At the moment, it is estimated that around 25 million mobile phones in the Indian market do not have an IMEI number.
This move to ban such mobile phones has come in the wake of grave security concerns about terrorists using mobile phones without IMEI numbers for their nefarious activities. This move is expected to hit a number of Chinese and Taiwanese manufacturers, as they were routing such mobiles into the grey market.
Mobile networks can identify the IMEI number and allow access only to mobile phones that have a valid number. Thus, operators can identify mobile phones without an IMEI number and deny access to the network. Moreover, only genuine devices can be allowed network access and illegal use can thus be curbed.
Earlier, the department of telecommunications (DoT) had asked mobile operators in India to disconnect all mobile phones without the IMEI number. Those individuals who have a mobile number without an IMEI number can obtain one through the Mobile Alliance of India which will setup 1600 outlets across the country to provide the numbers. Those individuals who fail to obtain the IMEI numbers will have their services disconnected from June 30 onwards.
By: Nihit Aurora
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Samsung B2100 Weatherproof Mobile India to Be Launched in July
The latest round of mobile phone news has it that Samsung will soon launch its rugged and weatherproof Samsung Xplorer B2100 in India. The phone is built to withstand a plunge in about 1 meter deep water and can survive for around 30 minutes there. This Samsung mobile phone was also displayed at the Communicasia 2009 which was held in Singapore. The phone is also built to endure extreme shock as well as temperature variations.
At the same time, the camera comes along with a 1.3 MP camera, 1.8 inch screen, a music player along with FM radio with RDS. There is also 7 MB of memory included in the mobile phone for users to store their pictures and music. There is also a memory expansion slot that supports a Micro SD card. Along with Quad band with EDGE support, the mobile phone provides Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP support. Expected to be available in India in the first week of July, it could be priced between Rs. 6,000 /- and Rs. 7,000 /-.
By: Nihit Aurora
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Vodafone Launched Nokia N97 Mobile in Mumbai
The Nokia N97 mobile has been launched by Nokia and Vodafone in Mumbai. Vodafone will provide an exclusive free data plan for three months so that users of the Nokia N97 can use the services for browsing the internet.
Accordingly, all Vodafone customers will be eligible for this scheme for purchases from all Vodafone stores that retail Nokia devices, all retail outlets branded by Nokia, and also multi brand stores in nine different cities, Calcutta, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Jaipur. The price of the Nokia N97 is expected to be around Rs. 35,000 /- and it is expected to start shipping in India next week. However, the official price of the handset has not yet been disclosed.
Those who purchase the Nokia N97 are also eligible to obtain exclusive access to The Groove a lifestyle widget. This provides them with live updates on movies, dining out, shopping, clubbing, cultural events and sports.
Users can also effectively utilize the A-GPS sensors along with an electronic compass so that users can effectively find their way. Also, it is the very first gadget to be accompanied with Ovi store. With the Ovi store on the Nokia N97, Indian consumers will get a choice to download 50 items for free. These items have been developed specifically for the Indian consumer by Indian developers themselves. Users can also download other worldwide items on a mixed paid and free basis.
To give you an idea about the technical details, the Nokia N97 will use an ARM 11 434 MHz processor that uses a Symbian OS (v9.4) along with a Series 60 UI. This mobile phone will come as ready for social networking and connectivity to the Ovi Store. There will be other features like:
• 3.5 inch TFT resistive touch screen
• Handwriting recognition
• Slide out full QWERTY keyboard
• Accelerometer sensor for display auto rotation
• 3.5 mm earphone socket also for audio and video TV out
• Stereo FM radio along with FM transmitter, Visual Radio and RDS
• 5 MP camera along with Carl Zeiss optics
• GPS along with A-GPS support
• Digital compass and geo tagging
• 32 GB of internal storage that comes with 16 GB microSD support card
• Comes preloaded with Pocket office
By: Nihit Aurora
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic: TouchScreen Mobile to Be Launched Soon
Nokia introduced the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic mobile on 15th June-09, a compact XpressMusic mobile phone that uses a touch interface for accessing people and content on the brilliantly clear homescreen. The 'scrolling' Contacts Bar provides direct access to 20 people and their latest conversations and media updates. The home screen also features one touch shortcuts to content and popular social networks, like Facebook and MySpace. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic follows in the footsteps of the top-rated Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, expanding the touch XpressMusic mobile phone range with a youthful device that has a solid stainless steel frame finish and comes in five vivid colors.
At the core of the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is the music and entertainment experience. It is an ideal mobile for those who wish to quickly and easily access, share and mix a huge selection of media. In true XpressMusic form, the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a great music player with 27 hours of playback time, excellent audio quality and a 4 GB memory card for storing music and other media. Videos, either self made or from social media sites such as Youtube and Facebook can be enjoyed on the brilliantly clear 2.9 inch widescreen display. New music can be purchased through the Nokia Music Store, either directly on the phone or through a PC. The music collection is easily managed and can be synchronized with the PC using the Nokia Music for PC application. Calls and music can be conveniently managed and listened to with the Nokia Stereo Headset WH-205 with tangle-free cable.
The innovative 'people carousel' features thumbnail images of up to 20 close friends and provides easy access to them and their communications history including emails, phone calls, photos or other social media updates. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic mobile has also features the pop-up Media Bar so music, photos, videos, Internet and on-line sharing applications such as Ovi Share, Flickr and VOX are just a touch away.
The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic supports GSM/EDGE networks and also offers fast and affordable access to internet services via the integrated wireless LAN over the ubiquitous wireless networks. Nokia is collaborating with Boingo and offers three months of free Internet access in select markets. Boingo works with hundreds of hotspot operators around the world in familiar locations such as airports, hotels, coffee shops and restaurants.
The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic mobile is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2009 at an estimated retail price of EUR 199 (INR. 13,300 /-) before taxes and subsidies.
Source: Nokia Press
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tips on Protect Your Mobile Phone in Rain During Monsoon
Now that the monsoons are near, you must be really anxious at the back of your mind about protecting your precious mobile handset from the rains. So, if your handset is not waterproof, there's no way you are going to make your handset waterproof yourself. However, follow a few tips mentioned in this article and you will surely be able to protect your mobile from the rains.
The simplest way to protect your mobile is to carry a plastic bag with you every where. You'll surely find the plastic bags lying around your house quite handy. However, avoid the thinner ones as they have a tendency to tear. Simply put your mobile inside and wrap the bag around it many times. Zip lock bags also come in handy, and you can get one from a nearby general store or supermarket. Since there are various sizes available, you can check if the one you buy actually fits your mobile phone.
People with touch screen mobiles may find it difficult to use their phones through a plastic bag, but in the end, you really want to protect your mobile from the rains! If you use a transparent bag, then you might be able to read and even reply to messages through the plastic bag, but if you want to answer a call, you'll surely need to take the mobile out of it.
Some people make holes in the bag to be able to hear and speak, but then the whole purpose of keeping the mobile safe from the rains is lost. Sometimes, even while maintaining due care, a few rain drops can get inside the plastic bag. In this case, use a clean handkerchief or a dry cloth to keep your mobile phone clean.
If your handset does get wet, don't get agitated or instinctive, but keep your cool. First of all examine if there's no water in the handset ports. Take care not to charge a wet mobile right away, and avoid recharging even if you suspect that some water has seeped into the mobile. You could easily damage your mobile if you go ahead. Also, avoid a faulty or a damp socket to recharge your mobile or else you could end up short circuiting it.
Another way of drying up your mobile is to use a hair dryer. However, you should be an expert in opening the case and dismantling the handset yourself. If your phone is under warranty and you open up your phone, you can be sure that you've lost your warranty. If you use a hairdryer to dry your mobile, don't use the maximum heat setting and don't keep the dryer too close to your phone else you'll end up melting a few crucial parts.
So, you'll have to throw your handset away for it will be no good at all. Another way of keeping your handset dry is to find a waterproof case the size of your mobile and keep a few pouches of silica gel in it. This will absorb the moisture in the phone and keep the circuit nice and dry.
Keeping your mobile safe and dry will help you keep in touch with friends and family in case of emergencies and unexpected situations, which are quite common during monsoons in our country.
By: Nihit Aurora
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Nokia E72 Mobile: Slim, Swift, Smart Phone To Be Launched Soon
Swift, slim and resourceful are three words that accurately describe the new Nokia E72 mobile, which was unveiled at the Nokia Connection event in Singapore on 15th June-09. Nokia's latest full QWERTY smartphone brings a rich mobile email and instant messaging experience right out of the box, making it the ideal mobile for people that want to be productive in both their personal and professional lives.
Building on the formula from the hugely successful Nokia E71, Nokia's best selling QWERTY device to date, this latest arrival in Nokia's Eseries family maintains essential elements of its predecessor, whilst still improving its capabilities in a number of areas. "Despite the outstanding market performance of the Nokia E71 mobile phone, we still continually look for ways to enhance the device," said Ilari Nurmi, Vice President at Nokia. "So we included the desktop like email experience from the Nokia E75 mobile and gave it a new optical navigation key for more intuitive scrolling through menus, emails and fast panning of images. We also upgraded the camera to 5 megapixels and added a standard 3.5 mm audio jack."
On top of these developments, for the first time, owners will be able to set up instant messaging (IM) accounts provided by Nokia Messaging direct from the homescreen. In just a few steps, mobile phone owners will be able to connect to their favorite IM accounts such as Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk and Ovi, amongst many others.
These new IM features are complimented by Nokia's range of email solutions with a lifetime license for Nokia's mobile email and IM service, Nokia Messaging, as well as onboard clients for Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler. Accessing popular accounts such as Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Windows Live Hotmail, Ovi Mail and thousands of other email service providers is simple through improved on-device email setup, with the same easy to use UI integrating all of the owner's corporate email accounts as well.
Performance improvements are evident throughout the user experience including faster Internet up- and downlink speeds. Other notable features which should make the Nokia E72 as popular as recent Nokia Eseries introductions include A-GPS and compass with integrated Maps, including lifetime walk and 10 days of turn-by-turn navigation if activated within the first three months. Conversations are also clearer with active noise cancellation, and a torch can be activated with a single press of the spacebar key. The office capabilities have been updated with a new version of Quickoffice, which delivers Microsoft Office 2007 compatibility as well as free version upgrades when new features become available.
The Nokia E72 is expected to begin shipping late in the third quarter of 2009 at an estimated retail price of EUR 350 (23,300 Rs./-)before taxes and subsidies.
Source: Nokia Press
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Nokia 3710 Fold Compact Mobile Phone To Be Launched Soon
Nokia today unveiled a mobile phone that balances eye-catching design with the latest in mobile functionality. The compact Nokia 3710 fold adds a personal touch with an artistic pattern on the cover. Its diverse features are effortless to find and use.
"There is a solid demand for good-looking, intuitive and easy-to-use handsets with modern features," said Markku Suomi, Vice President, Connect devices. "The Nokia 3710 fold packs in a renewed, but instantly familiar user interface that makes the appealing array of features enjoyable to use, offering great value for money."
The Nokia 3710 fold mobile smoothly opens to reveal the bright screen, ideal for displaying the pictures and videos taken with the 3.2 megapixel camera. The memorable moments can be shared online or stored on an optional micro SD card. Together with the range of Ovi services on offer Nokia brings mobile Internet experiences to a growing number of consumers who want to share their memories, browse those of others, or explore new services and content.
Pioneering a renewed user interface, the Nokia 3710 fold boasts extreme simplicity without compromising functionality. The menus are visually simple and intuitive, and focus on the essential. The new Photo Gallery helps keep photos organized, create slide shows or albums, or attach photos to contacts and more, with just a few clicks. A variety of Nokia mobile phones will support the renewed user interface in the future.
Various location based services offered by the Ovi Store and Nokia Maps are also within thumb's reach, as the Nokia 3710 fold mobile phone comes with an internal GPS that allows customization of the device to best suit individual needs, be it social networking or pedestrian navigation. A separate navigation license together with Nokia Maps give travelers a full navigation experience.
The Nokia 3710 fold mobile is expected to find its way to pockets and handbags in the fourth quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR 140 ( 9,300 Rs. /- ) before taxes and subsidies.
*With an additional micro SD card the memory is expandable up to 8GB
Source: Nokia Press
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Tips on Making Your Mobile Battery Last a Little Longer
With people getting access to increasingly sophisticated phones that are easily available in the market these days, the most common complaint that one gets to hear is about batteries discharging too quickly or dying in a short period. This article presents a few tips on making your mobile battery last a little longer.
Most mobile phones have animated screen savers that on one hand don't do much to attract and wow users but consume a lot of battery life on the other. You can save your battery life by turning down these applications, or choosing screen savers with lesser animation. To prolong your battery life even further, simply switch off your animations or screen savers. You may also switch off the vibrating mode if you don't need it. Most phones also have backlights, so turning them off or reducing their level can also help save battery life.
Using animated wallpapers and themes can also cause your battery to drain quickly. Normally, most people prefer style when it comes to flashy mobiles, and don't care much about battery life. However, if you constantly outdoors and not close to a charging point, then you might consider using wallpapers and themes with lesser or no animation at all.
Some mobile phones use active applications especially with games, internet, and other handy programs. Some of these applications keep running in the background if you don't exit them properly. So, if you receive a call when in the middle of such applications, exit them properly before you take the call. Many phones use Bluetooth for communication, so if you don't require Bluetooth, it's a good idea to shut it down. Follow other simple tips like avoiding conversations that are too long, for which you can always use your land line if you are in proximity of one. In this way, you will be able to save on battery life, which can become a crucial issue in case of emergencies.
If you are worried that your conversations take up too much of your battery life, always keep a spare battery with you so that you don’t run out of battery power at crucial moments. At the same time, following a few guidelines will help you get the maximum out of your present battery. After prolonged use, the polarities of the battery and the battery posts of your handset could get corroded. Use a soft cloth to clean away the corrosion, and you'll surely get more out of your battery life.
If you really value your expensive mobile, forget duplicate batteries. They are really dangerous to use and can even explode while recharging. Remember the incidents in the newspapers and on TV? Go in for the originals, which can be simply recognized with the hologram identification on them. Use good charging practices like not waiting till the battery discharges completely, and charging the battery completely when you put your phone for recharge.
So, these are a few tips on increasing your battery life. Let's hope that these guidelines work out in your favour and your battery lasts longer before you need to buy a new one.
By: Nihit Aurora
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
Nokia Life Tools Services Launched Across India
After a successful pilot in the state of Maharashtra, Nokia today announced the commercial launch of its pioneering Nokia Life Tools service in India. The service will be rolled out first in Maharashtra in association with the Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB). Designed specifically for the emerging markets, Nokia Life Tools is a range of Agriculture, Education and Entertainment services sharply addressing the information gaps of target consumers.
Today, Nokia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the MSAMB. Under this MOU, MSAMB will provide expertise in the areas of commodity prices from their network of 291 local mandis (marketyards). MSAMB will also have the opportunity to deliver relevant news, alerts on schemes and other information directly to grassroots consumers.
Speaking at the occasion, Shri. Ashok Chavan, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra said, "We are happy that Maharashtra is the first state in India to go live with the Nokia Life Tools services in association with the state marketing board. Empowering our people with the right tools and facilities is a top priority for the State Government. I would like to congratulate Nokia for developing a unique and innovative service that has tremendous potential to improve lives and the livelihood of farmers and sub-urban consumers in Maharashtra."
Shri Harshavardhan Patil, Hon'ble Minister for Co-operation, Marketing, Cultural Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs said, "It has been the Maharashtra state government's endeavour to provide vital agri information tools for a progressive and an empowered farmer community. Nokia Life Tools is tailormade to positively impact farmers across the state. This MOU further strengthens MSAMB's mandate to get the information directly to the farmers."
Mr. D Shivakumar, Managing Director, Nokia India said, "Nokia Life Tools was a result of the entire ecosystem coming together and is ideally placed to usher in an information revolution impacting the daily lives of people. We extend our sincere thanks to MSAMB and our key partners for believing in and supporting our vision of 'empowering people and connecting them to the things that matter'. We believe this is the beginning of a historical journey that will take mobility to grassroots and make a positive difference to the lives of people in the areas that are crucial to them."
The complete Nokia Life Tools solution will be available on the newly launched Nokia 2323 classic and Nokia 2330 classic mobile, and will be later expanded to other Nokia mobiles.
Nokia Life Tools Partner Ecosystem and Services
Designed with deep insights gathered from target users, Nokia has collaborated with multiple partners across the Indian Government and private enterprises to bring together a rich ecosystem to deliver localised & personalised information directly to consumers' Life Tools-enabled mobile devices.
Nokia Life Tools has a range of 3 primary services - Agriculture Services, Education Services and Entertainment Services
Nokia Life Tools Agriculture services:
The Nokia Life Tools Agriculture service offers consumers a choice of 2 plans. The basic plan, available across India at Rs 30/month, provides daily weather updates and relevant agriculture-related news, advice and tips. The premium plan, at Rs 60/month, will be available in 10 states, including Maharashtra, and provides the closest market prices for three crops chosen by the subscriber, as well as weather, news, advice and tips.
Nokia is collaborating with Reuters Market Light (RML), which was the exclusive provider for agriculture services in the successful pilot. Syngenta, Madison Research, Skymet and many others also form this ecosystem.
Nokia Life Tools Education services:
The Nokia Life Tools Education service, available throughout India, offers three components: Learn English, with basic, intermediate and advanced levels; Exam preparation, which offers students tips and advice for ICSE, CBSE and State Board-level exams mapped to the relevant curriculum; and General Knowledge, which gives subscribers useful information about the world around them. Each of the Education services will be offered at Rs 30/month. Information and content from multiple local and international companies will be aggregated and delivered to Nokia Life Tools by EnableM.
Nokia Life Tools Entertainment services:
The Nokia Life Tools Entertainment service at launch will include Astrology, News, Jokes, Cricket and ringtones, offered at existing market prices. The content is aggregated and brought to Life Tools by OnMobile.
Nokia Life Tools is hosted by On Mobile in India.
Jawahar Kanjilal, Nokia's Global Head of Emerging Markets Services, said, "As mobile coverage increases to cover the millions of unconnected, Nokia - in India and in other emerging markets around the world - will work together with mobile operators, multiple government and private enterprises, and non-government organizations to empower millions by connecting them to better opportunities that have a positive impact on their daily lives."
Nokia Life Tools was piloted in Maharashtra earlier this year before its commercial roll-out this month. The feedback from actual subscribers during the pilot that was concluded in April 2009 revealed that the service had a wide appeal, and connected with subscribers at both emotional and rational levels. On one hand, the service brought livelihood gains through relevant information such as market rates for farmers' produce, greater awareness on market conditions, tips on weather, news, crop advisory, Learn English and General Knowledge. On the other hand, it enabled consumers to fill their information gaps by being better informed, save time and money, and improve their confidence and social standing.
Nokia Life Tools service will be expanded to select countries across Asia and Africa later in 2009 and beyond.
About Nokia Life Tools
Nokia Life Tools is a range of innovative Agriculture information and Education services targeted at non-urban consumers. Under the Nokia Life Tool Services, consumers can choose various types of services/information that they wish to receive. Services available are as follows.
- Nokia Life Tools Agriculture services aim to plug the information gaps and needs of farmers via their mobile devices, by providing information on seeds, fertilizers and pesticides, market prices, and weather (temperature, rainfall, wind conditions)
- Nokia Life Tools Education services aim to provide education and career services, including English language learning, General Knowledge, Exam preparations and results, and career information and tips
- Nokia Life Tools Entertainment services also has fun features for subscribers, including Astrology, News on current affairs, sports, politics and other matters, Jokes and downloadable ringtones
Nokia Life Tools services use an icon-based, graphically rich user interface that comes complete with tables and which can even display information simultaneously in two languages. Behind this rich interface, 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.
Source: Nokia Press
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Samsung Solar Guru Mobile India: World's 1st Solar Powered Mobile
Now you can charge your mobile phone even when there is no power and on the go with sunlight.
Samsung India introduced the world's first solar-powered mobile phone 'Solar Guru' which enables users to charge the battery anywhere the sun is shining, if they are in far-flung areas where there is erratic or even no power supply.
"We have developed this phone keeping in mind the needs of the consumers, especially for people in areas where electric supply is unstable," JS Shin, president and CEO Samsung southwest Asia said on Wednesday.
The Samsung Solar Guru mobile will be launched in the market by mid-June under the company's low-cost 'Guru' series, at a price of Rs 2,799 /-.
Sunil Dutt country head Samsung mobile division said the phone has been developed for India and will be manufactured in India from next month at the Noida factory. Initially, the phone is being imported from Korea".
The phone has been developed based on consumer insights where a rural user can stay connected with family with a affordable mobile which withstands harsh rural environment and serves as an alternative to landlines, where electricity is a challenge.
Speaking after the launch, Union minister for new and renewable energy Farooq Abdullah said, "We need to extend the God-send energy options to many such applications which will benefit people where there are no landlines or power. Solar power is being used increasingly for telecommunications, communication systems, street lighting, in homes and by hotels".
The hybrid solar recharge phone delivers around 5-10 minutes of talk time with one-hour of solar charging when the handset is turned off and sunlight has adequate intensity. The battery will attain full power with about 40 hours of solar charging.
"Solar charging can give you enough time to make few important calls when there is no electricity or you are not close to a plug point," Dutt said. Thats not all. The technology may be extended to high-end phones as well.
Touch screen phones like 'Blue Earth' may soon be launched with the solar-power feature by fourth quarter this year in the country.
Samsung unveiled the solar powered touch screen phone Blue Earth at the Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona earlier this year.
Source:timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Nokia N97 Mobile Computer Launched in India
Nokia has announced the N97 Mobile Computer in 75 different countries including India. New Delhi played host to the announcement of this Nokia mobile in India. However, there is no price details mentioned as yet. At the same time, there is plenty of guesswork in the market about the heavy specifications included in this mobile phone.
To give you a brief run through of the features included in Nokia N97 Mobile Computer, it will utilize an ARM 11 434 MHz processor on a Symbian OS (v9.4) along with a Series 60 UI. With capabilities to connect to social networking and also Nokia's new OVI store, Nokia N97 includes a 3.5" TFT screen that has 16 M colours along with a 360 x 640 resolution. The good news is that it has an accelerometer sensor and auto rotating display. It also supports handwriting recognition.
Along with a full QWERY keyboard that slides out, it has a 3.5" earphone socket that also can be utilized as TV out for audio as well as video purposes. The Nokia N97 also includes a 5 MP camera along with Carl Zeiss optics. It also supports 3G with HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS, and Wi-Fi for fast internet connection. For radio enthusiasts, it includes a stereo FM radio with RDS, along with an FM transmitter and visual radio as well.
For those interested in the outdoors, the Nokia N97 includes GPS with A-GPS support, digital compass, and geo tagging. Also included is 36 GB of internal storage as well as support for microSD cards. The mobile also comes with preloaded Pocket Office software. Though there are no announcements about the price of the mobile, the Nokia N97 is estimated to be in the range of around Rs. 36,000 /- plus or minus a few thousand.
By: Nihit Aurora
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