http://www.sxwjxx.com Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:45:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Virgin on Thursday announced the launch of its GSM services in the country, starting with five Southern circles. Announcing the launch, CEO, Virgin Mobile India, MA Madhusudan said that the GSM Services would be rolled out in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. ============= Article Content: Virgin on Thursday announced the launch of its GSM services in the country, starting with five Southern circles. Announcing the launch, CEO, Virgin Mobile India, MA Madhusudan said that the GSM Services would be rolled out in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. "This launch will help us further consolidate our position as one of the leading, youth mobile service brands," he said. The services come with innovative offerings like 'vMingle', an integrated social networking service which brings all social networking sites at one place. It allows users to stay in touch with friends across all social networks at one time through a single log-in. Another service is 'vGenie', which offers prompts and alerts like birthday reminders, wake-up calls and social networking updates. Another offering 'vBelong' enables users to create and design their own WAP sites for their group, college etc., he said. For now, consumers in South Indian circles will be charged 20 paise per minute for STD and local calls to any Virgin mobile number without any special pack. Virgin Mobile customers calling any other network will be charged at 40 paise per minute for local and 50 per minute for STD calls. Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Genelia D'Souza have been roped in as brand ambassadors for Virgin Mobile in India. --------------------- http://www.sxwjxx.com/news-on-mobile-phone-virgin-mobile-launches-gsm-services-in-southern-circles.html A 13-year-old schoolgirl in Saudi has been sentenced to 90 lashes and two months in prison for carrying to her classroom a mobile phone equipped with a camera. ============= Article Content: A 13-year-old schoolgirl in Saudi has been sentenced to 90 lashes and two months in prison for carrying to her classroom a mobile phone equipped with a camera. The girl, who has not been named, was sentenced to 90 lashes in front of her classmates followed by two months in detention. A Saudi court pronounced the judgement after she was caught with a cell phone equipped with a camera. The gadget is banned in girls' schools in the country, Press TV reported Thursday.   --------------------- http://www.sxwjxx.com/news-on-mobile-phone-saudi-schoolgirl-to-get-90-lashes-for-carrying-cell-phone.html RIM has launched the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone and it is expected to be available nationally from leading large format retail stores and multi brand outlets serviced by Redington India as well as from operators including Airtel, Aircel, BSNL, Idea Cellular, Loop Mobile, MTNL, Reliance, Tata and Vodafone beginning today. ============= Article Content: RIM has launched the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone and it is expected to be available nationally from leading large format retail stores and multi brand outlets serviced by Redington India as well as from operators including Airtel, Aircel, BSNL, Idea Cellular, Loop Mobile, MTNL, Reliance, Tata and Vodafone beginning today. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone supports 3G HSDPA networks around the world and is equipped with a next-generation, high-performance (624 MHz) processor and 256 MB on-board Flash memory. It also features a high-resolution display and 3.2MP camera with support for video recording. Its dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone's sleek and elegant look. "Building on the success of the original BlackBerry Bold, we are now pleased to  introduce the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone to customers in India. The new 3G BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers top-of-the-line features and performance in a sleek and elegant design that will appeal to both business professionals and consumers,” said Frenny Bawa, Vice President, India, Research In Motion. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 will be available for Rs. 31,990 (excluding VAT). Key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone include: --------------------- http://www.sxwjxx.com/mobile-phones-blackberry-bold-9700-launched-in-india.html The latest addition to Sony Ericsson's Greenheart portfolio of phones is the Aspen, the Business Mobile Phone with green credentials at its core. With Sony Ericsson's Aspen, users can view and edit office files with one touch operation, or access the internet in one click. Simple email set up allows for a maximized messaging experience. Users can also secure the phone’s contents through the Microsoft MyPhone service, which remotely erases phone data when the handset is lost or stolen. ============= Article Content: The latest addition to Sony Ericsson's Greenheart portfolio of phones is the Aspen, the Business Mobile Phone with green credentials at its core.  With Sony Ericsson's Aspen, users can view and edit office files with one touch operation, or access the internet in one click. Simple email set up allows for a maximized messaging experience. Users can also secure the phone’s contents through the Microsoft MyPhone service, which remotely erases phone data when the handset is lost or stolen. “Sony Ericsson Aspen is the business phone with a conscience, perfect for any consumer or company who want to make a green choice in their daily work life.” Said Quentin Cordier, Global Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson. “An affordable GreenHeart phone with the latest version of Windows Phone, the Sony Ericsson Aspen has a rich user interface and powerful productivity tools. But it’s not all about work, stay in touch with the fun parts of life with Media Browser and PlayNow , with simple access to social networks and quick and easy access to media files. Find the fun with a-GPS, Google Maps and snap pictures with the 3.2megapixel camera.” Sony Ericsson Aspen features: Sony Ericsson Aspen will be available in select markets from Q2 in the colors Iconic Black and White Silver. Pricing hasn't been revealed yet. --------------------- http://www.sxwjxx.com/mobile-phone-aspen-added-to-ses-greenheart-portfolio.html Bitstream has announced that the upcoming version of its Bolt mobile browser will include the ability to run Web applications, or "widgets." The new Bolt Widgets capability will be introduced in beta as part of the forthcoming 1.7 version of Bolt, to be released at Mobile World Congress on February 15, 2010. ============= Article Content: Bitstream has announced that the upcoming version of its Bolt mobile browser will include the ability to run Web applications, or "widgets." The new Bolt Widgets capability will be introduced in beta as part of the forthcoming 1.7 version of Bolt, to be released at Mobile World Congress on February 15, 2010. Although Bolt already runs website-based applications written in Ajax, Javascript and other Web programming languages, such as the popular Facebook game Mafia Wars and Google Docs, the new Web apps will be installed directly within Bolt and thus will load and execute faster. Bolt users will be able to discover, select and install specific applications through the Bolt Widget Gallery. Bolt will also display an iconic list of all installed apps, allowing users to quickly find and use them directly within Bolt. "As many of the recent mobile and wireless trade shows have demonstrated, mobile applications are part of the mainstream mobile experience," said Sampo Kaasila, vice president of research and development at Bitstream. "However, the vast majority of phones in use today are 'feature phones' not smartphones. Unfortunately for the users of these billions of feature phones, it isn't easy to find, install and run mobile applications. By adding Web apps to Bolt, Bitstream is not only improving the usability of our mobile browser, we are also making it possible for literally billions of people to partake in the mobile apps revolution." Using cloud computing technology to support Web applications allows Bolt to offer increased functionality to the broad spectrum of devices Bolt already runs on, even the most basic mobile phones. Bolt Web applications are written as standard W3C widgets, a standard with broad industry support.  --------------------- http://www.sxwjxx.com/mobile-phone-bolt-mobile-browser-to-get-widgets.html In the face of cut-throat competition in the ever increasing mobile using population in India, service providers are trying every trick in the book and maybe even writing some new ones to keep their customers. ============= Article Content: In the face of cut-throat competition in the ever increasing mobile using population in India, service providers are trying every trick in the book and maybe even writing some new ones to keep their customers.   In one such move Bharti Airtel, has announced the launch of Unlimited Sunday on the occasion of Valentine’s Day for its 2.9 million Fixed Line customers across the country. Airtel’s Unlimited Sunday will offer its Fixed Line customers unlimited free Local and STD calls to other Airtel Fixed Line numbers on the three Sundays during the Valentine fortnight. The Unlimited Sunday offer will be available on - February 7, February 14 and February 21. Vikas Singh, Chief Marketing Officer–Telemedia Services, Bharti Airtel said, “As one of the country’s leading fixed line service providers, we are committed to delighting our customers through great customer service, value for money and superior calling experience. In keeping with this intent, we are happy to introduce Unlimited Sunday on the Valentine Fortnight which will enable our customers to easily reach out to their friends and families on the Airtel Fixed Line network.” For more info, customers can call 121 from their Airtel Fixed Line. --------------------- http://www.sxwjxx.com/mobile-phones-airtel-offers-free-calls-for-the-next-3-sundays.html Nokia's announced the 6303i classic, that follows in the footprints of the Series 40 6303 classic. The Nokia 6303i classic features a 3.2 MP camera, a 2.2 inch screen and email and instant messaging through Nokia Messaging. It has 50 MB internal memory, micro SD supprt, stainless steel covers and carries a retail price of EUR 105, before taxes and subsidies. ============= Article Content: Nokia's announced the 6303i classic, that follows in the footprints of the Series 40 6303 classic. The Nokia 6303i classic features a 3.2 MP camera, a 2.2 inch screen and email and instant messaging through Nokia Messaging. It has 50 MB internal memory, micro SD supprt, stainless steel covers and carries a retail price of EUR 105, before taxes and subsidies. The Nokia 6303i classic will start shipping in select markets in the first quarter of 2010. --------------------- http://www.sxwjxx.com/mobile-phones-news-nokia-announces-6303i-classic.html Zen Mobile, one of the new entrants in the mobile market in India has launched a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) palm-sized square touch screen mobile Z -90 The Z 90 has a twist and slide mechanism which reveals a hidden keypad. It has a 2.4" touch screen, 3 MP camera, MP3 player, wireless Fm radio, expandable memory up to 4GB, a phone book capacity of 1000 and SMS capacity of 1000. ============= Article Content: Zen Mobile, one of the new entrants in the mobile market in India has launched a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) palm-sized square touch screen mobile Z -90  The Z 90 has a twist and slide mechanism which reveals a hidden keypad. It has a 2.4" touch screen, 3 MP camera, MP3 player, wireless Fm radio, expandable memory up to 4GB, a phone book capacity of 1000 and SMS capacity of 1000. The phone comes with preloaded themes which enables users to choose between multiple user interfaces. It has a stand by time of 240 hours and talk time of 2.5 hours. Deepesh Gupta, MD Zen Mobile said, "Z-90 is very much in line with the new age needs and consumption patterns of today.  The touch screen phones have recently gained immense popularity in the Indian market with various studies indicating that touch phones will account for nearly 40% of the Indian market by 2012. Style is not restricted to clothes and cars, Mobiles phones too have become an extension of an individual’s personality. Keeping this need in mind we have launched a handset which is very stylish, user friendly and loaded with smart features. Z90 is the latest addition to our bouquet of multimedia and feature loaded mobile phones for the Indian consumers." The Z 90 will be available in stores from February 10, 2010 onwards at a price of Rs. 5399.  --------------------- http://www.sxwjxx.com/mobile-phone-news-zen-mobile-launches-dual-sim-square-touchscreen-phone.html In a major relief to cell phone users and service providers, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed NOIDA authority to open the seal of over 100 mobile towers immediately. ============= Article Content: In a major relief to cell phone users and service providers, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed NOIDA authority to open the seal of over 100 mobile towers immediately. A division bench comprising Justice Pradeep Kant and Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi directed completion of formalities pertaining to setting up of towers by the mobile companies within two months. In its order yesterday on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed by Indus Towers Company, whose services are used by cellular service providers in the satellite town on the outskirts of Delhi, the court asked the petitioner to approach the authority with necessary documents for fulfilling the formalities for installing the mobile towers. --------------------- http://www.sxwjxx.com/news-on-mobile-phone-delhi-high-court-asks-noida-to-deseal-mobile-towers.html Samsung's added yet another Android-based mobile phone to its portfolio - the Galaxy SPICA (I5700). Offering inbuilt Google Mobile Services, the Galaxy SPICA features an 800 MHz processor, 3.2” HVGA TFT full touch-screen, 3G and WiFi connectivity. ============= Article Content: Samsung's added yet another Android-based mobile phone to its portfolio - the Galaxy SPICA (I5700).  Offering inbuilt Google Mobile Services, the Galaxy SPICA features an 800 MHz processor, 3.2” HVGA TFT full touch-screen, 3G and WiFi connectivity. Ranjit Yadav, Director - Mobile and IT, Samsung Electronics said, "Applications from the Android Market can be downloaded and installed on to the Galaxy  SPICA over the air, without the use of a PC, thereby opening up an entire new world to the mobile phone user ." The Galaxy Spica offers users access to the full suite of Google Mobile Services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Calendar, GTalk and other applications and games available in the Android MarketM. Currently, these applications and games are available free in India. The new Galaxy SPICA offers social networking with location based GPS tagging, allowing users to update their location status as they interact with friends and peers in the social networking space. "With the Galaxy SPICA and the Android Market access over the air, mobile customization has a new meaning. The phone can function as a scanner, metal detector, a mobile office and even as a Fitness trainer depending on the user needs", said Yadav. The Samsung Galaxy SPICA has internal memory of 163 MB, expandable memory up to 32 GB, a 3 mega pixel camera, multi Format Music Player with 3.5 mm ear jack, DivX Video Playback, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor and a Digital Compass.   The Samsung Galaxy SPICA is priced at Rs. 14750.  --------------------- http://www.sxwjxx.com/mobile-phone-samsung-launches-android-based-galaxy-spica.html