Zen Mobile Launches Gen Smart Duo: M40 and M20

Zen Mobile launched dual handsets M40 and M20. The handsets have various multimedia features and are priced at Rs.3599 and Rs. 2599 respectively.

M40 is a smart handset with an MP3/MP4 player with dual speakers powered by SRS and WOLFSON, a 2.4” QVGA Screen, talktime upto 5 hours and a standby time upto 200 hours.

M40 has come up with a feature called Smart Dialing. Smart dialing lets the user find and dial a specific contact in a few easy steps, by filtering out contacts on the device. First the user has to enter the digits that one wishes to dial which automatically filters the contacts with similar digits, thus making the user select the contact and dial the number. This facility saves time as well as makes the handset a user friendly device.

M20, on the other hand, is equipped with the feature of the wireless FM with a telescopic antenna for better reception and audibility. The handset has an MP3/MP4 player, a 2.2” QVGA Screen, 1.3 MP camera, battery power of 1200mAh. Like the M40, the M20 phonebook has a capacity of storing 500 contacts and the call register can keep a track of 60 numbers (Incoming, Outgoing & Missed).

Samsung Galaxy S Is Getting Froyo

After multiple leaked Froyo updates for the Galaxy S, Samsung's finally provided an official one via Samsung KIES desktop software. The company also announced that it's sold a million of the devices in the United States in less than two months.

The Galaxy S has various names in the United States. On AT&T customers it is the Samsung i897 Captivate, on T-Mobile it's the Samsung Vibrant, while Sprint is about to sell it as the QWERTY gifted Samsung Epic 4G. Verizon is launching its Galaxy S version as the Samsung Fascinate in September.

Microsoft Launches 250 GB Xbox 360 console in India

Microsoft today launched its new 250 GB Xbox 360 console. The New 250GB Xbox 360 console will be available at all leading organized retail stores across the country at an estimated retail price of Rs. 21,990.

You can log onto www.microsoftstore.co.in and buy the new 250GB Xbox 360 console online.

EISA Awards

The 2010 EISA Awards happened and here are the winners in each category:



European Smartphone 2010-2011: Samsung I9000 Galaxy S. Last year it was the iPhone 3GS.

European Tablet Award 2010-2011: iPad. It was praised particularly for its email handling.

European Mobile Phone Award 2010-2011: Sony XPERIA X10 Mini.

European Social Media Phone Award 2010-2011: Samsung S8500 Wave. The jury was impressed with the way the first Bada OS functioned.

European Headphones Award 2010-2011: Beyerdynamic T 50 p

European Portable Navigation Device 2010-2011: Garmin Nuvi 3790t

A 'green' award went to the LG GD510 Pop for its efficient packaging, low energy consumption and use of recycled materials. Surprisingly this year there was no camera phone or music phone category.

LG Launches Digital Frame

LG Electronics launched aDigital Photo Frame in the Indian market today. The new LG F8010N allows users to view and share memories on a 8” inch wide screen. It is equipped with multiple options such as storage folder, image browsing, slide/mutli show, image – pause/zoom, digital clock, calendar and alarm.

It allows users changing of images from a distance. A remote control is packed with the frame. With a resolution size of 800X600, pictures can fit in the formats of JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG and JPEG RAW.

The internal capacity is 2GB and costs Rs. 8,990.

Samsung Galaxy Tablet P1000 Firmware Leaked!

The firmware on the Samsung Galaxy P1000 tablet is leaked and it looks like the device will come with a 1GHz Hummingbird core. The device will be a 7 inch tablet and will have an 800x480 inch screen. It will have a 3.2 MP rear camera as well as a front facing shooter, a Swype keyboard, Flash and the of course, WiFi and GPS.

LG Electronics today unveiled LX9500, a full LED 3D TV.

LG Electronics today unveiled LX9500, a full LED 3D TV.

The LX9500 uses a backlight structure to deliver a high-resolution picture. The device is illuminated by LED panels directly behind the screens. The TruMotion 400Hz LED panel has a 400 refresh rate per second -- good enough to accelerate the advent of ultra high-speed images without sacrificing picture quality. The LX9500’s 3D technology comes with a 10,000,000:1 dynamic ratio.

The experience in entertainment includes LX9500’s regular programming and content in high-definition 2D, and also has localized spot control for picture quality. In addition, the Wireless AV Link provides the TV connectivity to other AV devices, while NetCast delivers instant streaming via a broadband connection.
The device has a depth of 22.3mm, and a 16mm bezel.

Lemon Launches Touchscreen Phone

Lemon Mobiles has released the iT 717, a low-priced full touchscreen phone. The phone goes for Rs. 4,499.

Features include:

Dual SIM: The phone supports a Dual SIM, Dual Standby facility - GSM +GSM

Nimbuzz: The phone offers Nimbuzz Instant messenger allowing multiple instant messengers like Gtalk, MSN, Yahoo and AOL in one interface.

Opera Mini: Opera Mini allows faster browsing on the phone and significantly reduces the data usage (Upto 90%) of the consumer.

Multimedia: The phone has a music player (all major audio formats like MP3, AAC, MIDI and WAV), video player (MP4, 3GP and AVI-Motion JPEG). There are dedicated volume keys on the side to increase/decrease the volume.

Camera: The phone includes a 3.2 mega pixel camera.

Phonebook: iT 717 has a phonebook capacity of 2000 contacts and allows storing upto 8000 numbers (2000 contacts x 4 no.s in each contact)

Memory: iT 717 has 28MB internal memory and allows Upto 8GB expandable memory. Customers can store upto 500 SMSs in the phone memory

Battery: It is equipped with an 1100 MaH huge Li-ion battery that comes with 5 hours of talk time and 8 days of standby time.

Other features: Java (MIDP 2.0 and CLDC 1.1), Email, EDGE for faster internet access, FM, Voice Recorder, MP3 Player and Bluetooth. The phone also allows PC synchronization with for Outlook contacts with phonebook. The data cable can also be used to connect the phone to the computer and use it as a webcam and USB mass storage.

TVS Electronics Launches India's First Keyboard With The Indian Rupee Symbol

With the announcement of TVS Gold Bharat, a new keyboard with a dedicated Indian Rupee symbol key, TVS-E becomes the first and only Indian IT company to incorporate the new Indian Rupee symbol in its keyboard. The company dedicated this development to the nation on its 64th Independence Day.

Technical Specification:


Operating Voltage: 5v + 10%
Operating Supply Current: 10mA
Interface: USB and PS2
Storage Temperature: -40oC to 60oC
Operating Temperature: 5oC to 45oC
Relative Humidity: 5% to 80%
Switch Type: Cherry Mechanical Switch
Switch Feel: Click Tactile
Operating Force: 60 + 15 CN
Keyboard Dimensions: 490(L)x180(W)x20(H) mm Ergonomic Design

XPERIA X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro Are Also In Pink and Gold

Sony Ericsson's given the X10s some new colour options. The XPERIA X10 Mini, which already has a pink, gotten a gold option. Also, the XPERIA X10 Mini Pro, which currently exists in black and red has gotten a pink option.

These new options will be available next month. So far, no telling on how they may affect the phone's price.

1 Million $35 Tablets To Be Distributed by 2011

HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said that one million of the $35 computing devices will be distributed in 2011. He said that the government needed to procure one million pieces of the device so it can actually sell for $35. They plan on distributing these devices to universities by 2011 and the government will subsidize 50% of the cost.

As for the product details, Sibal said that both Google and Microsoft are in talks with the Indian government. The device will feature USB in, video out and a slot for a SIM card.

SOURCE: Medianama

Virgin Mobile Announces Music Unlimited Service

Virgin Mobile today announced “MUSIC UNLIMITED", a program that allows users to access a music library across all genres for free. Music Unlimited offers its customers to enjoy any form of music be it as their Tring Tune (CRBT), ringtone (MP3/Poly/Mono) or download of full songs onto their mobile phone, all for free. This service allows customers to download free content from a massive music library comprising over 1.5 lakh songs spanning various genres, ranging from Bollywood chartbusters (Hello Darling, Dabaang, Ashayein, etc), Western Rock, Pop, Bhangra, Indi Pop, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam (Aathmakadha, Avan, etc) and much more.

To avail this service, customers have to call at 586865 (charges @ 10p/sec).

MVL Telecom Presents Mobile Handset With A Dedicated Push Mail Service

MVL Telecom Ltd. recently launched its first line of mobile phones and the flagship device for the brand, the G-81 priced at Rs. 5,500. It is a bar phone with QWERTY keypad.

The device's selling point is MVL ConnectTM, a dedicated push mail service that comes pre-loaded on the phone. Settings for all the popular clients like Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Hotmail, etc come preloaded and you can also configure your own Email POP3 and IMAP4 accounts. PUSH MAIL feature comes free for the first 2 years with no fixed charges for data apart from the network GPRS charges. The service also offers Microsoft exchange support via outlook web access. You can also check the attachments in the mail.

The handset comes with a 2.4-inch TFT display and a touch sensitive optical track pad which users can set its sensitivity according to their needs. Apart from that, it can also be used as a mouse to navigate through the phone’s features.

The G 81 comes with utilities like calendar, world clock, currency converter and an e-book reader. The phone also has Opera web browser preloaded for Internet browsing. Other than that, Nimbuzz and Snaptu also come preloaded on the handset to satisfy your SNS needs. Snaptu gives a direct access to applications like Facebook and Twitter.

The handset comes with a 3.2-megapixel camera with Other options include exposure value, contrast and anti-flicker settings. You can use delay timer and continuous shoot and allows you to add colour effects while taking pictures. Video recording is supported and encoding formats include MPEG4 and H.263. G-81 also comes with FM radio with loudspeaker. with schedule FM recording on the handset by specifying the date and time of the recording. The phone offers 78 MB internal memory and with an option to expand to a higher level. The sales pack comes with a beautiful leather pouch for the phone’s safekeep.

Further, the company has set up its L4 service centre at Gurgaon to cater to all service back-up needs, right from basic servicing to component level repairing.

Motorola MILESTONET XT720 and BACKFLIPT With Android in India

Motorola, Inc. Motorola India Private Limited, today announced two new Android-powered smartphones in India, MILESTONE XT720, one of the world’s slimmest 8 Megapixel Android smartphone and one of the first to come powered with a high definition video and a Xenon Flash in India, and BACKFLIP with BACKTRACK, the world’s first reverse-flip design handset.

MILESTONE XT720 is a 10.9mm, capacitive touch Android 2.1-powered smartphone that also features a high definition (HD) video. BACKFLIP with BACKTRACK reverse-flip design makes it easier to enjoy videos, music and photos while churning through emails, texts, news feeds, social network messages. It comes with a friction hinge that allows the QWERTY keyboard to flip underneath for working in tabletop mode. It automatically locks in this position to ensure no accidental pressing of the keyboard.

The new smartphones MILESTONE XT720 and BACKFLIP come preloaded with lifetime free access
to fully voice-guided street-level navigable MapmyIndia maps of 401 cities3 in India. This offers voice-guided navigation and routing in the cities and across major national and state highways. With this, the Indian consumer can drive to 400,000 towns and villages and explore over ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­one million points of interest like budget/premium hotels, petrol pumps, eating joints, ATMs, hospitals as well as tourist and religious spots. What the consumer needs to do is to launch ‘India’ maps from the MOTONAV application to enjoy a fantastic navigation experience. The GPS navigation service is free with no activation or data charges, independent of mobile networks and can be used without inserting the SIM card, as the maps are fully loaded on the MILESTONE XT720 3 and BACKFLIP 3.

Both, MILESTONE XT720 and BACKFLIP are available in India at select retails outlets in select cities.
MILESTONE XT720 is priced at a MRP of Rs 34,990 and it comes with an in-box 8GB memory card & HDMI cable for output to HDTV. BACKFLIP is priced at a MRP of Rs 22,990 and comes with an in-box 2GB memory card.

Reliance Comm Official Sees 3G Rollout By Year End

Reliance Communications expects to roll out 3G services by the end of 2010, provided government allocates spectrum by September, a company official said on Wednesday. "It is our expectation that the government will allocate spectrum by September, following which we will start the rollout by year-end," Mahesh Prasad, president of the company's wireless business, told reporters.

IPhone 4 Gets a Jail Break

IPhone 4 is now legally jailbroken. A few days after the US Copyright Office ruled that bypassing the manufacturer's embedded protection is not illegal the iPhone Dev Team released a jailbreak for iPhone 4 at Jailbreakme.com

This new jailbreak doesn't need the phone to be connected to a computer, instead, it uses mobile Safari. This browser based jailbreak works on all iOS devices including iPods, iPads and iPhones running iOS 4.1 but will reportedly not work on the beta version of iOS 4.1.

Some users have reported that this jailbreak disrupts Face Time and MMS on the phone.

Reliance Mobile and HTC Launch the HTC Wildfire

HTC Corporation and Reliance Communications announced a partnership to launch the HTC Wildfire in India. The 3G ready HTC Wildfire, equipped with the company’s HTC Sense, is an Android phone on the GSM networks that integrates social networks. Under the alliance, Reliance Communications GSM customers can avail up to 500 MB of free data access every month for a period of six months.

The smartphone would also enable the user with features laid on Android platform with HTC Sense operating system. Featuring a 3.2” touch screen, a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus LED flash, FM radio, a media player with a slot for expandable memory, the HTC Wildfire comes with more features including Proximity sensor, G-sensor, Digital compass, light sensor and an optical joystick, caller ID, support for phone, email, text messaging, Wi-Fi, HTML web browser.


The New HTC Wildfire on Reliance Mobile GSM network offers:

Processor: Qualcomm MSM7225-1, 528 MHz
Operating system: Android 2.1 with HTC Sense
Memory ROM: 512 MB Flash RAM: 384 MB
Dimensions: 10.66 cm (L) x 6.09 cm (W) x 1.21 cm (T)
Display: 3.2-inch QVGA 262k colour TFT capacitive touch screen
Network: HSPA/UMTS dual band (900/2100mhz); GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 (Band frequency, 3G network availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate
Camera: 5 megapixel colour camera with auto focus and LED flash GPS GPS/AGPS
Battery: 1300 mAh rechargeable lithium- ion battery
Special features: Proximity sensor, G-sensor, Digital compass, Light sensor, FM radio, Optical joystick
Users can download and install various applications from the Android Market
Priced at Rs. 16,590, the new HTC Wildfire will be available at all authorized HTC resellers across the country

LG GD910 Watch Phone

As mobile technology progresses, we’re making handsets smaller and smaller and as testament to that LG’s GD910 watch phones stands true. If you ever wanted to play spy or Dick Tracy, the super cop, this is one gadget you have got to have, even if it does cost you an arm and a leg. Take a closer look.

Form Factor
The GD910 is a lightweight watch phone at just 84g. Its 1.4-inch touchscreen (capacitive) is very responsive and just large enough to be comfortable to use. The 128 x 160 pixel resolution also makes it clear to view in all lighting conditions. The leather strap is fully adjustable, so it can fit all forearms. It comes with a box full of accessories that includes a charger, USB cable, SIM card remover and of course the Bluetooth headset for calls with its own charger.

A VGA camera is located just above the display. On the side is where the call Take and end keys are placed and in between is a return key. The rear can be easily unlocked to slip in the GSM SIM card. The device sports 2GB of internal memory so you can easily carry your music with you while on the go. The best part about the device is that it’s IPX4 certified water resistant.



The bundled Bluetooth headset was quite comfortable to use and had no issues with voice clarity (incoming and outgoing). It uses a Micro USB port for charging and has a power/lock key slider that’s quite handy.

Features and Performance
Interface
It runs on a Flash UI that’s smooth and easy to navigate. It offers a variety of watch interfaces including analogue styles. Swiping through the menus and accessing settings is a fluid process. Response time is immediate with no lag at all. You can also customize the menus to various styles that you find comfortable. One would assume that typing messages on the small screen would be a problem, but it isn’t. It’ll take no more than a couple of minutes or less to get used to and you’re fingers will be flying across the screen.


Media
The handset offers an image viewer as well as a music player. The biggest problem with the music player is that it will play through the built in speakers and is quite loud, but if you’re looking for privacy, you’ll need a Stereo Bluetooth headset. Audio playback is not supported via the bundled mono headset. This is a concern as it would involve a further investment of at least Rs. 3000 (min). However, audio quality was not bad at via an A2DP headset. A set of EQ presets are also included to help enhance the audio and you can also create a playlist of your favorite tracks right on the device. There’s no video support of nay kind.

Connectivity
The GD910 is a 3G enabled device capable of HSDPA speeds up to 7.2Mbps. The video camera can be used for video calling via 3G whenever that gets here in a larger more usable capacity. There are no internet connectivity options or email retrieval support for this device. It does however support MMS. Bluetooth with A2DP support is another connectivity option. You can also send and receive files via the same medium. USB 2.0 allows you to hook up the device to your PC for data back up and transfer.

Misc. Features
The handset-watch comes loaded with all the essential mobile phone features. Those include a Calendar that allows you to set appointments and memos, a Memo pad for notes, Alarm clock, calculator, Converter, Stopwatch, World Clock and a voice recorder. The GD910 also comes with a Text to Speech engine to read your messages while traveling and a Voice Command option to activate certain features.

Battery
For a device of this size, the battery is quite adequate. On a full charge you’ll able to use the handset for over two days, with minimum usage. Talk time averaged in at just about 2 hours which is not too bad. The Bluetooth headset is capable of at least 3 hours of non stop talk time though, if used with another device.




The Bottom Line
The GD910 comes with a heavy price tag of Rs. 39,990 (MOP). While that is defiantly steep, you have to consider the fact that this device is not designed to be your primary handset, not in this day and age of social networking and emailing. The GD910 watch phone is a gadget for the affluent. If you have the unique problem of having too much money lying around in need of spending and you’re a gadget lover, LG’s watch phone should be in your collection. I asked a few people - if money wasn’t an object would they spend Rs. 40,000 on this gadget. I was quite surprised to find that a majority actually said they would.

The essence of the GD910 is comfort and style while offering remarkable technology and it delivers quite well on these fronts.