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LG Electronics has launched its mobile handset LG Cookie Fresh GS290 in the Indian market. The much in news LG GS290 Cookie Fresh is a touchscreen mobile with sleek design and glossy finish. The LG GS290 Cookie Fresh has a host of enticing features that would compel you to buy this enticing gadget. The inbuilt camera is a photographer's delight, so is the 3 inch wide display. The touch screen effect is enhanced by the wider display and easy to use, UI.


The LG GS290 Cookie Fresh is embedded with a list of multimedia features. The wide range of music formats supported on the LG GS290 Cookie Fresh adds to its appeal. Now keeping in touch with friends through social networking sites is just a breeze.


The LG GS290 Cookie Fresh Key Features are as Follows:
* 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
* A 3 inch TFT type display with a resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
* Dimensions : 108 x 52.9 x 12.5 mm
* Weight : 89 g
* Card slot micro SD allows up to 8GB
* GPRS Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
* EDGE Class 12
* Bluetooth : v2.1 with A2DP
* USB : v2.0
* 2 MP camera
* Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
* MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
* MP4/H.264/H.263 player
* Messaging options like SMS, MMS, Email and Push Email
* Memory: Phonebook 1000 entries, Photo call
* Call records: 40 dialed, 40 received, 20 missed calls
* Sound alerts like Vibration and MP3 ringtones
* Li-Ion 900 Mah Standard Battery
* 32 MB Internal memory expandable up to 16GB through Micro SD
* Stand-by time- 390 hours
* Talk time -5 h
* Media features like FM Radio, Audio Player, Video Player
* Supports playback of MP3, AAC and WMA formats for enhanced music effect
* Playback of MPEG4 videos is possible on the LG GS290 Cookie Fresh
* 3.5 mm Audio Jack for enhanced music experience
* Java : MIDP 2.1
* Social network integration

The LG Cookie Fresh GS290 is available in Purple/white, Blue/light, Orange/white and silver colors. The all new LG Cookie Fresh GS290 Priced at Rs. 6,024 /- . The LG Cookie Fresh GS290 is loaded with features and accompanied by an impressive price tag which makes it a great buy.

The big fish in telecom market, Bharti Airtel has revealed its plans to launch iPhone 4, the latest product from Apple Computers's stable, by October 2010. Vodafone had also promised to bring the 'magical' device in India after official launch of Apple iPhone 4, but they did not reveal any official release date for Apple iPhone 4.

"We are working with Apple. Hopefully, we will launch it in the September-October timeframe," said by Bharti Airtel CEO Sanjay Kapoor. Vodafone Essar had spoken of its plans to launch the iPhone 4 in India, without specifying a timeframe, earlier in June. Kapoor added, "I think operators have gone through a bit of a lull in the last six months on equipment clearances but now things have begun to ease up and we are getting the equipment in place".

Lots of negative feedbacks about iPhone 4 has been received by Apple so they are trying too hard to fix the issues. In last week’s iPhone 4 conference, issues were accepted and temporary fix – free cases for iPhone 4 devices were offered by them. These cases are supposed to be resolving the antenna reception issue. A patch for it will be provided by next firmware update as far as proximity sensor issue is concerned. Bumpers and cases is being provided by Apple to US users so that they can avoid drop calls and antenna reception problems.

Airtel has not confirmed anything about to it while Apple is giving away these accessories to their customers. iPhone 3GS are already sold by Bharti Airtel in India priced at Rs. 35,500 /- for the 16 GB model and Rs. 41,500 /- for the 32GB model. The sale of such high end devices are likely to get a boost with the launch of third generation mobile services in the country by the end of this year.

Last month, the inventor of iPods, iPhones and iPads, US-based Apple Inc. had announced the launch of the iPhone 4 with a sharper screen and video-chat features in an attempt to ward-off competition from devices running Google"s Android software. The iPhone has emerged as Apple's top product, overtaking its Macintosh computer and iPod.

Source: Bharti Airtel

In Indian mobile market, new five WX series models are unveiled with new features by Motorola including MOTO WX181, MOTO WX260, MOTO WX265, MOTO WX290, and MOTO WX295. Motorola WX series mobiles are available at very inexpensive prices. New models are featured with integrated flash light, FM Radio, Conference calls, Music players and more. Mainly all these phones have similar features with a few exceptions.

As per Motorola, these new MOTOYUVA mobile phones will deliver affordable solutions for talking, text messaging, photos and hearing to tunes. Motorola's new affordable models will be available in a price range of Rs. 1490 /- to Rs. 2890 /-. Moto WX181 is basic model with FM radio, Battery performance of 180-540 minutes continues talk time and 220- 380 hours standby time with Connector Mini USB etc. The WX260 has a 1.8 inch with a 128×160 pixel display. This phone supports GPRS class 10 with a FM radio. It comes with an expandable memory card slots up to 2GB. It uses a 750mAh Li battery which can be used up to 420-620 hrs of stand time.

After that in the WX series, WX265 has the same features as Wx290. The WX265 looks like clam-shell form factor. This handset supports up to 2GB memory card slot and a Bluetooth. The MOTO WX290 and WX295 are quite higher price than other three mobile phones. These two mobiles have same features but their different in their form factor. The WX290 looks like candy-bar while the WX295 looks like a clam-shell form factor. These too handset comes with a 65k TFT, 1.8 inch display with a 128×160 pixels. The WX290 comes with a VGA camera. Both the handset comes with a memory card slots up to 2GB.


MOTO WX181:

Moto WX 181 is "candy bar" mobile which includes Fm radio with RDS. It has 1.5 inches, 128×128 pixels, and 65K color display for viewing up to 100 saved messages. The phone has GSM 900/1800 and also has a Mini USB connection. It has midi ringtones format, screensavers and wallpapers. It has 180-540 minutes talk time, 750 MAH lithium battery, and 220-380 hours standby time.

Moto WX181 price in India: Rs. 1,490 /-

MOTO WX260:
After the MOTO 181, MOTO WX 260 is next models in the WX series mobiles. It has a 1.8 inch with a 128×160 pixel brilliant colour display. The mobile supports GPRS class 10. This handset is also lightweight. It comes with an expandable memory card slots up to 2GB. It uses a 750 MAH lithium battery which can be used up to 420-620 hrs of stand time. A FM radio is also available in this model. Up to 800 entries stored to phone book, Midi, MP3 ringtone formats are included in WX 260.

Moto WX260 Price in India: Rs. 1,849 /-

MOTO WX265:

MOTO WX265 is a "Flip phone" and is an advanced small piece than the first two phones. It has support MicroSD cards up to 2GB and also has Bluetooth connectivity. The display of the MOTO WX265 is 65K TFT with a 1.8 inch, 128×160 pixels screen. The handset has FM Radio, GPRS Class 10 support and Mini USB connectivity. WX265 also comes with preloaded Games and support MP3 ringtones.

Moto WX265 Price in India: Rs. 1,910 /-

MOTO WX290:

MOTO WX290 is an advanced candy bar phone in the released WX series phones. It features with VGA camera, along with support for Bluetooth connectivity, GPRS Class 10 support and mini USB Connectivity. The display is similar to the MOTO WX265 and it also has up to 800 entries stored phonebook, a built-in FM Radio and MP3 ringtones with preloaded ringtones. MOTO WX290 also has support for a MicroSD card which can be expanded to 2GB.

Moto WX290 price in India: Rs. 2,149 /-

MOTO WX295:

MOTO WX295 is also "Flip phone" with a VGA camera. WX295 also has a MicroSD card support up to 2GB and Bluetooth connectivity like other phones. WX295 also has up to 800 entries stored phonebook, FM radio support and has games preloaded with the device. There are two displays on the phone and the internal is 1.8 inch, 128×160 pixels whereas the external display is 96×16 pixels.

MOTO WX295 price in India: Rs. 2,890 /-

Source: Motorola

Sprint and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.1 introduced the second 4G-capable handset from Sprint, Samsung Epic 4G, a Galaxy S smartphone and Samsung Mobile's first 4G Android-powered device.

"Sprint takes another leap forward today, announcing its second 4G-capable smartphone," said Steve Elfman, president, Network Operations and Wholesale. "Samsung Epic 4G joins a portfolio of powerful devices offering an unprecedented simplicity and value to our customers as the only national carrier with a 4G network and devices and applications that can leverage the increased data speeds to provide a high-def entertainment and business experience in the palm of your hand."

"Samsung Epic 4G is a powerful member of our Galaxy S smartphone portfolio which offers premium screen, speed and content features," said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. "The Epic 4G ups the ante with a front-facing camera for video conferencing, a full QWERTY keyboard and lightning-fast 4G speeds."

Samsung Epic 4G is part of a new breed of Samsung smartphones offering their very best in screen, speed and content quality for a premium user experience, and offers a fully integrated multimedia, messaging and social networking experience. It also features an exceptionally thin smartphone design with a slide out, full QWERTY keyboard and 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display.

The Brilliant Super AMOLED Touchscreen Display Offers:
- The best representation of color on a mobile phone that matches original content, more than 100 times the contrast quality of other leading displays
- Faster response time that reduces "ghosting" images
- Wide viewing angles to prevent blurring or distortion
- Thinner design to offer more accurate and responsiveness to touch

Samsung Epic 4G Amazing Features:
Powered by the Android 2.1 platform, Samsung Epic 4G also supports a series of advanced touch screen gestures including multi-touch pinch, long tap and zoom and vertical and horizontal swiping.

Samsung Epic 4G is the only 4G smartphone to offer three fast and easy ways to enter text onto the device - a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, virtual keyboard and Swype technology, which allows users to input text faster and more intuitively with one continuous finger motion across the virtual keyboard.

The smartphone is designed for an optimal gaming experience with a six-axis sensor that fine tunes its accelerometer's ability to interpret simple movements of the device, so when the phone tilts up and down or left and right, the game can immediately respond in the same directions. A demo of Asphalt 5, a popular racing game, is preloaded exclusively on Samsung Epic 4G allowing users to take full advantage of these advanced gaming capabilities.

Samsung Epic 4G Key Features:
- Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor supports amazing 3-D graphics, faster upload and download times and the full richness of HD-like multimedia content.
- Dual camera: 5 MP camera/camcorder with autofocus, Power LED flash and 3x digital zoom for HD video3 (720p) video recording and front facing VGA camera for video chat and more
- Visual Voicemail
- Mobile Hotspot capability supporting up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 4G experience simultaneously
- Android Market for access to more than 50,000 useful applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
- Wi-Fi b/g/n
- 1500 mAh battery

Courtesy: Sprint Nextel

HTC Corporation, a global designer of Smartphones introduced HTC Wildfire, a new HTC Sense-based Android phone that integrates the most popular social networks to help bring your friends closer to you. HTC Wildfire closely follows the success of the acclaimed HTC Desire and makes the company's signature HTC Sense experience accessible to a younger audience.

"Today's social networks provide an essential forum for friendship with more than 400 million users- many of whom are young adults - actively sharing their lives with their friends through Facebook," said Mr. Jack Tong, Vice President, HTC ASIA PACIFIC. "HTC Wildfire makes the HTC Sense experience available to young mobile users. It brings all your communications into one place, whether it's through Facebook, Twitter, text messages, images or email, ensuring that you are never far away from the conversation and always close to your friends."
HTC Wildfire helps you stay connected with those who are most important to you through HTC Sense, a user experience focused on putting people at the centre by making phones work in a more simple and natural way. You won't miss out on the fun as HTC's Friend Stream application seamlessly gathers and displays content from social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr into one organised stream of updates. HTC Wildfire enables you to stay up to date with your friends' posts, comments, alerts and photos, wherever you are.

In addition, each contact viewed in HTC Wildfire's address book includes a thread of recent communications with that person, including when you last spoke, recent text messages and emails, and social network updates. When your friend calls, HTC Caller ID displays their Facebook profile photo and latest update, as well as a reminder if their birthday is fast approaching.

Thanks to a new app sharing program, HTC Wildfire enables you to recommend an application by email, text message or over social networks. Your friends will receive a link allowing them to find the application on the Android Market with a single click and download it to their phone.

Jack Tong continued, "We understand that people need a better way to navigate their way through the tens of thousands of applications that are currently available on the Android Market. In fact, our own independent research found that consumers are not only hungry for the latest and most popular applications that their friends are using, they want an easier way to find and download them. For the first time ever, you can recommend the newest and coolest apps to a friend or group of friends with HTC Wildfire. With so many applications to choose from, there's a world of content to discover and pass along to your friends."

HTC's latest advanced smartphone is great for viewing and sharing photos on Flickr and for surfing the internet thanks to its 3.2-inch capacitive touch screen. A five-megapixel camera with auto focus and LED flash allows you to capture special moments, while a 3.5mm audio jack and micro SD card slot mean you are never without your favourite songs.

Courtesy: HTC Corporation

HTC Tattoo A3232 is a true reflection of the user in you. The HTC Tattoo A3232 is the first ever phone that can be customized inside out. Users can now decide the looks of the phone and design it to suit individual tastes. The HTC Tattoo A3232 will now be a reflection of your tastes and element of style.

The HTC Tattoo A3232 has hit the market after the successful launch of Hero and it is the most affordable Android phone. The option of customization makes the HTC Tattoo A3232 a must have mobile phone. In a nutshell, the HTC Tattoo A3232 is the 'Hero' but with a slightly diminished display. The HTC Tattoo A3232 runs the same Sense UI as the Hero but the form is curvy.

The HTC A3232 Tattoo Features Include:
* 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
* 3G Network: HSDPA 900 / 2100 SIZE
* Dimensions: 106 x 55.2 x 14 mm
* Weight: 113 g
* 2.8 inch TFT resistive touch screen display with 65K colors and screen resolution of 240 x 320 pixels
* Alert types: Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, WAV ringtones
* Speakerphone: Yes
* Phonebook memory- Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
* Unlimited call records
* 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM
* 3.15 MP inbuilt camera with autofocus
* Video option
* Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB Connector
* GPRS

The HTC Tattoo A3232 has many additional features including G-sensor, FM Radio, HTC Sense, HTC widget, HTC Scenes, HTC Sync, Microsoft Exchange synchronization, Google Search, Youtube, Gmail, Google Talk, Android Market, Weather, Footprints, Twitter, Peep, Smart Dialer etc.

The inbuilt 1100 mAh battery in HTC Tattoo A3232 offers a talk time of 4 h and stand by time of 120 h. HTC Tattoo A3232 plays music in the MP3, AAC (AAC, AAC+, AAC-LC), AMR-NB, WAV, MIDI and Windows Media Audio 9 formats and Video in the MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9 formats. The HTC Tattoo A3232 has Polyphonic, MP3, WAV ringtones.

The HTC Tattoo A3232 has high-function data connectivity like Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate, Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11, HTC ExtUSB, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. There is an internal GPS antenna. The HTC Tattoo A3232 is GPRS and EDGE enabled. The enticing price of Rs. 13,249 /- makes it a great phone to own.

Nokia the leading mobile phone manufacturer has launched a brand new Nokia N8 Smartphone in India. The Nokia N8 Smartphone is loaded with enticing features for an unmatched user experience. The Nokia N8 Smartphone is one of the best mobile phones as it has all things that a user will wish included in the handset.

The Nokia N8 is embedded with a new 3.5-inch Touchscreen. The Nokia N8 Smartphone is the first 12.0 megapixel camera mobile phone released from Nokia. The phone features Xenon, flash carl-ziess optics and a mini HDMI port.

The Nokia N8 Key Features Include:
* Beautiful Aluminium Design
* Connect to Favorite Social Networks
* 12 MP Camera with Carl Zeiss Optics and Xenon Flash
* Access to Ovi Store Apps
* Ability to Plug Nokia N8 with your home theatre system via HDMI Cable
* Access to live feeds from facebook and twitter on the home screen
* Free Global Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation
* 16GB of in-built storage space, expandable up to 48GB with a Micro SD card
* HD Quality Video Recording
* Film Editing Software
* Dolby Surround Sound
* Introduction of the new Symbian 3 Software
* Enjoy Latest on Demand Web TV programs
* Access to channels like CNN, National Geographic, Entertainment, Paramount directly from home screen
* The Nokia N8 is integrated with Qt, a software development environment which simplifies the development and makes it possible to build applications once and deploy across Symbian and other software platforms.

The Nokia N8 Technical Specifications of Include:
* Dimensions of 113.5 x 59.12 x 12.9 mm (L x W x H)
* Weight: 135g
* 3.5 inch widescreen display with a screen resolution of 640 x 360 pixels.
* 1200mAh BL-4D
* WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 and GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
* Symbian 3 Operating System
* 16GB mass memory + micro SD card slot. Inherent memory of 135MB with support for up to 32GB memory cards.
* Video Playback features include video recording, performance: encoding 25fps, decoding 30fps, with file formats: H.264, MPEG-4, VC-1, H.263 while the real video is in 10, ON2 VP6 and Flash video
* The music playback options include FM radio, FM transmitter, MP3 player, Supported codecs: MP3,AAC,eAAC, eAAC+,WMA,AMR-WB, DRM support, DRM: OMA DRM 2.0
* Connectivity features include HDMI adapter CA-157, WLAN IEEE802.11 b/g/n, BT2.1 with support for stereo headsets
* The positioning options have GPS, A-GPS, WLAN and Cell-ID
* There is a micro-USB 2.0 high speed for file transfers and charging
* USB On-the-Go for instant uploading etc.
* Nokia AV connector 3.5 mm for audio input/output and TV out

In addition to the above features the all new Nokia N8 Smartphone incorporates a high end camera with Carl Zeiss optics, HD 720p video with Xenon flash. Priced at Rs. 22,000 /-, the Nokia N8 is the ideal choice for photography enthusiasts and technically adept users. The list of connectivity features makes Nokia N8 a great phone for professionals on the move.

AirNet Mobile, one of India's youngest and fastest growing mobile handset company, has launched its dual sim phone AN 90. Envisaged with stylish looks and multi-faceted features, AN 90 is priced at Rs. 3,099 /-.

AirNet Mobile, with its array of products richly carved in style and equipped with technological brilliance, has introduced for the first time, a dual sim handset with T flash card support, a 2.4 inch touch screen with a Bluetooth and super high life battery. The handset is easy to use and carry, sleek design making it a style statement comparable to any other high-end smart phone. The high clarity widescreen is essential for those who love watching videos and movies with its full MP4/MP3 playback system making mobile movie watching an experience.

The USP of this phone is a very powerful battery (2600 mAh) which makes it highest capacity phone in India.This powerhouse offers a standby time of 60 days. This makes it a darling for all those hailing from electricity deficient areas. AN 90 would also be a boon for all those having high usage of mobile phone. Not only this its dual camera one can capture all the special moments in style.

Add on feature of a radio, one can tune in to its FM station and be in the groove with the best of music. Its expandable memory up to 2GB enables everyone to go beyond the restrictions of physical space and quality loudspeaker lets one party harder anywhere, anytime. Album and e-book reader makes AN90 one of the most sought mobiles devices amongst the other players.

Speaking on the newly launched AIRNET AN90, Mr. Raj.K.Tarani, MD, AirNet Mobile commented, "We at AirNet Mobile strive to provide only the best to our customers and believe in customizing our products around their requirements. With AirNet AN 90, we have tried to move ahead with a new design to meet the increasing demands of our valuable consumers. We have blended quality with high end technology at the most reasonable price."

With the launch of AN 90, AirNet Mobile is all set to provide the Indian mobile users another handset with the latest technologies and stylized experience being readily available in the Tier1 and Tier2 cities. With AirNet Mobile rapidly expanding its reach over to the masses in the Indian market, it seems like a promising bet for a future leader in the handset technology.

Courtesy: AirNet Mobile

Garmin-Asus, the only company that focuses on the integration of Location Based Services (LBS) technology in smart phones aims to capture an impressive 20% share of the Indian smart phone market.

With the high number of sales enquiries generated for the recently launched Garmin-Asus M10, ASUS is confident that Indian consumers are gradually making the transition from buying just lifestyle phones to buying phones that are an ideal choice to maintain balance in the hectic Indian work-life scenario.

Efforts are also being undertaken to fortify the relationship with Channel Partners through channel meets and tie-up with global Telecommunication giants like T-Mobile to ensure heightened consumer awareness about the latest products and to enable ASUS to present an ever increasing range of smartphones based on exclusive LBS technology.

Country Head for Handheld Business Group, ASUS (India) - Mr. John Chen expressed his thoughts on the potential of Indian smartphone market saying, “The tremendous response to the first smart3 phone- the Garmin-Asus M10 clearly indicates that consumers today are looking for the right smartphones that are packed with navigation, connectivity and lifestyle features. The Indian mobile phone consumer market has thus evolved and ASUS plans to cash in on the need for advanced smartphones that work using GPS and navigation facilities.

There are plans on the anvil to launch devices on the highly promising Android platform in the next quarter of 2010. Doing this ensures that our consumers can keep up with the pace of advanced and sophisticated Android based devices that are currently the toast of the American and European markets. The launch of such devices will ensure that we can empower consumers with the availability of devices that offer the Best Cost to Performance ratio in the smartphone segment.

We are also focused on aggressively marketing our devices to enhance consumer awareness with channel and dealer meets. Our five city dealer meets provided the perfect communication channel for ASUS to educate Dealers and Channel Partners about the unique product features for Garmin-Asus smart phones as well as for informing them about the special schemes for Dealers. With all these activities, we plan to capture about 20% of the smartphone market in India.”

At the recent multi city dealer meets, the general feedback from the dealers was that the M10 is a wonderful product and plans of releasing more such high quality smart phones in the Indian market were met with applause and much excitement. Major investment has been bookmarked for marketing, servicing and for highlighting the niche category occupied by Garmin-Asus smartphones and ensure that more and more consumers are able to take advantage of the highly successful GPS capabilities of Garmin-Asus phones. Efforts are on to ensure that newer versions of existing smartphones with more competitive specifications are launched in the shortest period of time and also to launch one new smartphone device every quarter.

Courtesy: Garmin-Asus

Apple's newest entrant into the mobile phone market is set to create a new sensation in the industry with the iPhone 4G. The phone comes with many never before seen features that will surely redefine the way you look at mobiles. iPhone 4G, a new generation of smart phones uses the advanced LG LCD Display technology namely In-Plane Switching technology (IPS).

Always trying to bring something new to the table, Apple has added a host of new features to the iPhone 4G to give an all round better experience to its customers. The much talked about new model of the mobile phone with an upgraded operating system comes in a 9.3mm body, with glass on both sides, a steel band that surrounds the unit and works as an antenna. In addition to the glass finish which gives it a classy look, the product has a built-in 5MP camera with flash and a battery life which is 40% higher. A never before seen feature is the high definition display called Retina which has a resolution that is four times better than that of the iPhone 3G.

With an all-new design of glass and stainless steel, Apple claims the product to be the thinnest smartphone in the world. Better screen resolution, larger battery, WiFi and an extra ordinary camera with high resolution makes this handset something to watch out for! Apple's latest brainchild, the iPhone 4G will finally hit the stores on June 24th simultaneously in United States, France, Germany and Japan . The 16 GB version will cost US$199 and 32 GB, US$ 299.

According to Steve Jobs, Chief Executive Officer, Apple, "The new iPhone has the IPS technology, an advanced LCD technology which is better than OLED technology. We are using IPS technology for superb color and wide viewing angle which guarantees a huge difference in quality. IPS is a premium display technology which results in incredibly sharp text, images and video.”

iPhone4G is the first smartphone to bring all the features which make In-Plane Switching (IPS) a standard of high technology for LCD panels. The IPS panel offers a 3.5 inch screen display and four times higher resolution with 960 X 640 pixels, to the new iPhone, producing excellent colors and wider view angle. Apple’s choice of IPS only goes on to prove that IPS is truly the panel technology for the current times. IPS is a new type of panel that employs horizontal commutation of its liquid crystal elements instead of traditional vertical alignment (VA). Companies like LG have introduced IPS panels in India which have several advantages over conventional panels that use TN (twisted nemantic) and VA (vertical alignment) display technologies. It should not be very long before LG’s IPS technology becomes the technology that replaces all others!

Apple has been able to work its magic yet again with the launch of the Apple iPhone 4G with LG LCD Display Technology –IPS. With all new features that the Apple iPhone 4G entails, the product is sure to dazzle your minds!

Courtesy: Apple India

Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc, a pioneer in the mobile industry, today unveiled DROID X by Motorola. DROID X does more with ultra high-speed Web browsing; a fast 1GHz processor; 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities; loads of memory; intuitive social messaging; Adobe Flash Player 10.1 ready; and access to Android Market, which has more than 65,000 applications, along with a host of unique Verizon Wireless applications such as NFL Mobile, Skype mobile, V CAST Video, EA Need for Speed Shift and more.

"Nine months ago, we made a commitment to our customers to bring the openness of Android to the Verizon Wireless network," said John Stratton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Since then, we have introduced the top-selling Android phone in the marketplace today -- the DROID by Motorola. DROID X takes that commitment to another level with exclusive content, faster processing speeds, and, of course, the reliability of our network."

Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officer of Motorola and chief executive officer of Motorola Mobile Devices and Home business added, "Motorola designed DROID X to push the extreme limits of Android innovation, and enable you to do even more with your mobile device. We are breaking down barriers so that you can experience the Web the way it was meant to be and create, share and view content like never before, either in your hand or in your home. Enterprise users will also find DROID X appealing with features including push e-mail and live widgets for e-mail and calendar updates."

DROID X gives customers a 4.3-inch high-resolution screen for viewing the latest movies and video from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand presented by V CAST Video, the newest addition to the Verizon Wireless V CAST application, which also includes access to favorite TV shows. The DROID X video capabilities let customers capture spontaneous fun, combining a dual-flash, 8-megapixel camera, HD camcorder, as well as DLNA and HDMI connectivity to download, stream and share personal HD content.

DROID X customers will also receive Android 2.2 and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 with an over-the-air update in the latter half of the summer. With the update, the Flash Player will allow mobile users to experience hundreds of sites with rich applications and content inside the browser, including games, animations, rich Internet applications (RIAs), data presentations and visualizations, ecommerce, music, video, audio and more.

"It has been an exciting time for Android momentum and global consumer adoption since the announcement of DROID by Motorola nine months ago," said Andy Rubin, vice president of engineering for Google. "There are 160,000 new Android-powered devices activated daily and Android Market has grown to over 65,000 applications. Plus later this summer, Verizon Wireless and Motorola will update all the DROID by Motorola phones to the latest 2.2 software. For customers, this means great new features and improved browser performance. For developers, this will provide new tools such as cloud-to-device messaging and enhanced enterprise functionality."

"We are excited about full Flash support coming to the DROID X and other devices from Motorola," said Shantanu Narayen, president and chief executive officer of Adobe. "Flash Player 10.1, which is one of Adobe's most anticipated releases ever, has been redesigned from the ground up to deliver the kind of highly engaging experiences that consumers now expect from their mobile devices."

Once updated to Android 2.2, business customers will find DROID X offers the features that turn the device into a workhorse with support for both Exchange and Gmail for business. Corporate users can enjoy push delivery of e-mail; live widgets that stream messages to the home screen; filter widgets to differentiate work and home e-mail; corporate directory and Global look-up along with a unified calendar for Enterprise and sync with Google Calendar™. Security protocols allow remote password control and wipe via Exchange server.

DROID X by Motorola will be available at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning July 15 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. In addition to subscribing to a Nationwide Talk plan or a Nationwide Talk & Text plan, customers will also need to subscribe to an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.

Customers can add the optional 3G Mobile Hotspot service to their DROID X for $20 per month. The 3G Mobile Hotspot allows customers to turn the phone into a wireless modem for up to five compatible Wi-Fi devices. In addition, current Verizon Wireless customers who have contracts ending by December 31, 2010, can upgrade to any smartphone, including DROID X, without penalty.

Courtesy: Verizon Wireless

Samsung Electronics HK. Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider introduced the Samsung Galaxy S, a smartphone that makes users' lives more intelligent, immersive, and integrated.

The Galaxy S is designed to provide immersive, intelligent and integrated experiences, with the power to enrich people's lives through best-in-class services and technologies. The Galaxy S will allow users around the world to experience the "Smart Life," which Samsung anticipates will shift the way that consumers view smartphones and how they interact with them in their daily lives. With the strong line-up of hardware and features on this device, it is indeed the flagship model of the smartphone range Samsung will introduce this year.

The Samsung Galaxy S has been extremely well received by retailers and operators around the world; in fact over 100 mobile operators across the globe have selected the Galaxy S as their key smartphone market driver.

"The Android-powered Samsung Galaxy S will set a new standard for smartphones, and the excitement we've seen from operators and retailers for this device is testament to that," said Billy Chen, Director, Telecommunications Team, Hong Kong. "The Samsung Galaxy S is the perfect device for those who want more out of their mobile life; to be more effective, productive, better connected, and in tune with life – both personal and professional – all this can be achieved in a very easy and simple way. We're extremely confident that this device is going to be very successful in Hong Kong."

Samsung Galaxy S Key Features Include:
• 4.0" SUPER AMOLED: Ultra Brilliant Display on an oversized screen for enhanced viewing pleasure.
• Sleek and Smooth design: 9.9mm ultra slim body, tempered glass and anti-smudge screen technology.
• 1GHz Fast Processor: Multi-tasking has never been smoother sailing.
• eBook: Provides best-in-class reading experience on the phone. Customizable fonts, easy text search, and intuitive book list management offers convenient and customized reading experience.
• HD Video recording and Playback: Super fast 1 GHz processor enhances HD video recording and playback features on dazzling SUPER AMOLED screen.
• Daily Briefing: Offers instant access to weather, news, stocks, and the scheduler.
• AllShare via DLNA: Enables inter-device connectivity via DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance).
• Layar Reality Browser: Shows users' surroundings and displays information on camera-view. Tele Atlas POI provides richer information than ever.
• Swype: Text at hyperspeed with Swype text input method. Provides a fast and easy way to input text on screen while on-the-move (English only).
• Write & Go: Jot down an idea first and later decide to send on SMS/ MMS, email, calendar, memo or publish on your selected social networking sites.
• ThinkFree Office: Apps to view and edit Microsoft Office 2007 documents.
• Smart Alarm: Wakes up with a natural alarm sound and automatically turned-on display light.

Courtesy: Samsung

The Enterprise Mobility Solutions division of Motorola, Inc announced the newest addition to its mobile computing portfolio – the ES400 global Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA). The ES400's integrated voice and data capabilities unleash the full potential of mobile professionals by empowering them with the information and interaction they need to transform operations, increase enterprise profitability and complete their jobs anywhere, anytime.

Enterprise managers and workers across multiple industries will benefit from the ES400's unprecedented combination of the most powerful aspects of mobile computing with push-to-talk capabilities in a compact and lightweight design.

Motorola's smallest and lightest EDA combines a sleek form factor with advanced performance – allowing mobile workforces to overcome productivity challenges and securely access business-critical applications on the go. Built on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 platform, the ES400 EDA enables workers in field service, field sales, retail, healthcare, utilities, manufacturing, transportation/distribution and small- and medium-sized businesses to collect data and access business-critical applications and back-end systems on the spot.

Motorola ES400 Key Features Include:
* Customizable Motorola Enterprise User Interface (MEUI) makes business-critical information and functions available with one key press. Includes enterprise-specific enhancements like photo annotation.
* One button push-to-scan: 1D and 2D bar code reading fulfilling the needs of mobile workers.
* Large, super-bright, three-inch VGA screen (750 NITS – nearly twice as bright as consumer devices for usage indoors and outdoors) plus integrated keyboard.
* Easy and accurate input with stylus and touch-screen allowing signature capture that is often necessary for completing field tasks.
* Standard battery power to endure full shifts in nearly any work environment. An extended-life battery is also available.
* True worldwide communications with user-selectable 3.5G WAN: GSM HSPA and CDMA EVDO RevA compatibility.
* Broad WLAN functionality supporting 802.11 a/b/g, enabling data, and in 2011, an application for push-to-talk over VoIP compatibility.
* Durable construction to withstand dust, drops and bumps occurring every business day. Meets MIL-STD 810G drop specifications leading to lower total cost of ownership.
* Enterprise-class security including built-in biometric fingerprint reader.
* Three-year life cycle for easier, better IT support and product management, support and service programs designed for business, adding to a better return on investment.
* Built on the standards-based Windows Mobile 6.5 platform to power seamless connectivity, application compatibility and support for industry-specific applications and advanced security and device management mobility needs.

"Motorola recognizes that mobile teams are the lifeblood of an organization, and empowering these teams with unmatched features and functionality to eliminate road blocks in the field is critical to an organization," said Gene Delaney, president, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions. "The new ES400 EDA combines the best features of mobility, communications and task functionality without compromising performance or design – offering mobile workforces the ability to take action and capture information with a single click – in front of the customer where it counts most."

The new ES400 will be the first Motorola mobile computer to be carrier-branded, stocked and sold to enterprises through the Sprint Direct and Business Solutions Partners sales channels providing customers with access to a versatile device that meets the needs of the expanding enterprise.

Courtesy: Motorola

AT&T and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S., today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Captivate, a Galaxy S smartphone. The Android 2.1-powered Samsung Captivate will bring users a fully integrated entertainment, messaging and social networking experience packaged in an alluring, streamlined design surrounding a stunning 4-inch display.

The Captivate's powerful set of Web-based features is maximized with the addition of AT&T's High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 Mbps technology, which provides a considerable speed boost to the nation's fastest 3G network when paired with expanded backhaul. Speed plus AT&T's dedicated focus to mobilize everything – including video content, social networking, music and messaging – is reflected in Captivate's strong feature set.

The Captivate represents a new breed of smartphones powered by the open and innovative Android platform, with full support of Google Mobile Services including Android Market, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk and more. Users can also access the Android Market and customize their experience with more than 60,000 exciting and useful applications. The Captivate also features Samsung's Super AMOLED display screen technology, a 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird Application Processor and Samsung Social Hub, a feature that integrates the user's social networking services, messages, personal and business email, calendars and contacts.

"Add up Captivate's amazing screen, huge amounts of onboard storage, a super-fast processor, all fueled by the nation's fastest 3G network and a nationwide Wi-Fi network and you get a smartphone we know our customers will crave," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.

"With the launch of the Captivate, AT&T customers will experience a groundbreaking handset with world class features that are unique to Samsung's Galaxy S class of devices, including Samsung’s Super AMOLED screen technology and 1GHz Hummingbird Application Processor," said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. "The Captivate represents a new breed of smartphone that will truly change and enrich the way consumers interact with their device on an everyday basis."

Courtesy: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

AT&T and HTC Corporation (HTC) announced that HTC Aria, a rich and powerful addition to AT&T's Android smartphone portfolio, will be available exclusively at AT&T beginning June 20. Pocket-sized and packing the power of the Android 2.1 platform, a five megapixel camera and a bright 3.2 inch HVGA display, HTC Aria offers AT&T customers Android smartphone functionality in an amazingly easy-to-carry design. The combination of 3G speed, a responsive capacitive touch screen and an optical joystick makes HTC Aria an ideal smartphone for mobile broadband.

HTC Aria is Wi-Fi capable and qualifying customers will receive access to AT&T Wi-Fi, with more than 20,000 hotspots across the U.S. In addition, HTC Aria is compatible with AT&T's High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 Mbps technology. This technology provides a considerable boost to 3G speeds when combined with expanded backhaul. The combination of faster wireless networks, smartphones like HTC Aria, and tens of thousands of available innovative mobile apps allows AT&T customers to mobilize virtually everything, from video and music, to social networking, to business applications.

"HTC Aria is the first of several smartphones in our Android portfolio to run the 2.1 platform," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "When you combine the nation's fastest 3G network, and access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, HTC Aria will be one of the best Android smartphones available."

HTC Aria features the acclaimed HTC Sense experience, which automatically delivers the most-wanted information by bringing it to the forefront of the mobile experience. Featuring the latest version of HTC Sense, HTC Aria offers even more ways to stay connected, including Friend Stream, which delivers Facebook, Twitter and Flickr updates in a single, consolidated view.

"Its unique combination of compact size and beautiful design instantly separates HTC Aria from the pack of 'me-too' smartphones," said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. "But what really differentiates HTC Aria from other smartphones is the acclaimed HTC Sense experience, which we are pleased to be bringing to AT&T customers. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC Aria organizes all of your communications in the most human way possible – by person."

A full selection of the newest and most popular Google services can be accessed with HTC Aria. This includes Google search, Google Maps, Google Navigation, Gmail, YouTube and more. With Android Market, customers can also choose from more than 50,000 applications to further personalize the mobile experience.

Along with being ultra-small at just over 4 inches long and weighing a mere 4.05 ounces, HTC Aria's seamless wrap-around soft-touch back cover eliminates sharp edges, making HTC Aria exceptionally convenient to carry and comfortable to hold as well.

Featuring the best selection of smartphones and OS, AT&T is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among smartphone owners. AT&T plans to expand its Android portfolio to include other Android smartphones during the second half of 2010.

Pricing & Availability:
HTC Aria will be available on June 20 at AT&T retail locations nationwide or for $129.99 after $100 mail-in rebate (pay $229.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement required and smartphone data plan required).

Courtesy: HTC Corporation

LG Electronics India Ltd (LGEIL), the brand known for its prowess in technology and design, today launched two new mobile phones, Cookie Fresh (LG GS290) and Cookie Plus (LG GS500v). The launch will further strengthen the brand's hot selling Cookie portfolio and ensure a strong foothold in the social networking sector.

Boasting a flurry of amazing features that keeps you connected with not only friends but the entire world, LG brings exciting new phones – the LG Cookie Fresh (GS 290) and Cookie Plus (GS 500v).


Commenting on the launch. Mr. Sudhin Mathur, Business Head, Mobile Communications, LGEIL, said, "In today's fast paced digital life, staying connected and informed through the virtual world has become a very important aspect of the millennial youth. With the launch of Cookie Fresh and Plus, we have eased through the barriers of accessibility, experience and affordability for the young generation. We understand the class and strive to meet the demands of today's youth through phones which are high on features and are reasonably priced. We are positive that these handsets will be a big hit with the youth of the country and take forward the LG Brand to the next level."

Brilliant pieces of gadget, bundled with a plethora of fun applications offer a sociable and enjoyable mobile phone experience. The handsets, coupled with social networking connectivity and easy SNS usability, allow users to stay connected to Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Flickr and other popular sites anytime and anywhere.

Magnifying the networking space and building up an arena for the youth, LG's new range of Cookie handsets make a perfect fit. Exemplary and super cool matches for the youth; these new handsets feature direct access to social networking sites.

LG's unique peer management application, LiveSquare, adds a visually dynamic and interactive dimension by creating avatars for your close contacts. The handsets are also equipped with LG's Editable Screenshot MMS- which provides a creative communication solution by allowing editing of web images; an animated UI and colourful theme option which offers a splash of imagination and personality.

The LG Cookie Fresh and Cookie Plus will be priced at Rs. 6,199 /- & Rs. 7,990 /- respectively.

Courtesy: LG Electronics India Ltd

Sony Ericsson Xperia brings consumers the best communication and entertainment experiences, delivered in a collection of smartphones to give consumers choice in size and style.

The Xperia X10, X10 mini and X10 mini pro smartphones will all receive software upgrades during their lifecycle to improve performance and add new communication and entertainment experiences. From Q3 2010 onwards, the Xperia X10, X10 mini and X10 mini pro smartphones will be upgraded to run on the Android 2.1 operating system in selected markets. The Xperia X10's position as the best multimedia Android smartphone will be strengthened through the addition of HD video recording as part of the same Q3 upgrade. A further upgrade to the Xperia X10 in Q4 will make it possible to connect wirelessly to and display content on your television and enhance the Timescape and Mediascape applications.

Xperia smartphones add best-in-class entertainment on top of smartphone fundamentals such as applications (apps), maps, email and fast internet connection to create the most entertaining smartphones. The Xperia X10 is the flagship of the Xperia collection and has an 8.1 megapixel camera and 4-inch screen for best in class multimedia creation and viewing. Signature applications such as Mediascape and Timescape help you to organise content and bring your multimedia and communication alive.

In addition to features and applications, design is essential to the entertainment experience. Sony Ericsson’s human curvature design philosophy is applied across the portfolio to package the technology into products that look and feel great. Using design innovation, Sony Ericsson makes the Xperia smartphones available with a choice of size and style.

Steve Walker, Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson, commented, "Sony Ericsson's vision is to be the communication entertainment brand. We are focusing strongly on the smartphone market and specifically on creating the most entertaining smartphones. Sony Ericsson is uniquely positioned to do this thanks to our experience in creating Walkman and Cybershot phones and the strong collaboration with our parent company Sony."

Today Sony Ericsson announces the Xperia X8, which will build on the success of the X10 and the mini products and extend the most entertaining smartphones collection to an even broader audience.

Introducing the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is a great entertainment smartphone that extends the appeal of the Xperia collection to new market segments. The user interface is similar to that of the Xperia X10 mini, with the four-corners that give easy one hand use and can be customised for one touch access to your favourite applications. The Xperia X8 also includes Timescape for easy access to all your social networking and the infinite button for one click access to a world of content. The open Android operating system delivers great smartphone functionality and access to thousands of applications on Android Market. Timo Maassmann, Product Marketing Manager for Xperia X8, said, "We are delighted to be able to bring the full experience of our XperiaTM smartphones to new consumers by delivering a fully featured device at a more accessible price point."

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is perfect for enjoying multimedia entertainment. Whether it's a game from the Android Market, the latest funny clips on YouTube or browsing the web, the 3-inch screen means you won't miss a thing. Discover and download songs from PlayNow, then listen to all your music using the 3.5mm headphone jack. If you are feeling more creative, there's a 3.2 MP camera and video recording functionality.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Key Features:
* Four corners for easy one hand use and one touch access to applications
* Customise the four corners with your favourite apps and add widgets to your homescreens
* Enjoy games, video, internet and more on the 3-inch screen
* Timescape shows all your communication in one place for ultimate simplicity
* Android Market – thousands of applications to keep you entertained
* 3.2 MP camera – snap away and upload instantly to Facebook

The XPERIA X8 supports GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 900/2100 and UMTS HSPA 800/850/1900/2100. The XPERIA X8 will be available in selected markets from Q3 in the colours White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White.

Courtesy: Sony Ericsson

Samsung Electronics, a leading mobile phone and telecommunications provider, announce the launch of the two flagship products Samsung Wave and Samsung Galaxy S.

Sandeep Saihgal, general manager of mobile phones at Samsung Gulf Electronics commented: "Samsung is committed to the smartphone market; delivering a smartphone to suit any user or lifestyle.This strategy points to delivering devices, applications and services relevant for every lifestyle to empower users with access to the information and connections that produce valuable user experiences.

"The 'Smart Phone for Smarter Life' concept "delivers a smartphone experience that is simple, organised and integrated. Smart Life is flexible and versatile, allowing consumers to customise their experiences based on their needs. Such a philosophy embodies Samsung's drive to build a new class of smartphones that will maximise user experiences."

Samsung Wave:
The Samsung Wave features the world's first Super AMOLED display; delivering an unrivalled screen experience on a smartphone. The Super AMOLED offers a much brighter, clearer, and less reflective viewing experience. With a free viewing angle and super fast response enabled by this proven technology, the Samsung Wave display provides superb image quality for viewing both videos and photos.

For those who love music, the device home-page can be turned into an intuitive media player; while for those who take and share a lot of photos, the page can be customised to feature favourite images. Users will also benefit from Quick Panel, a way of prioritising and aggregating apps into one screen for instant access.

Samsung's Bada platform offers a genuine smartphone experience rich with mobile applications, new technology and possibilities to Samsung mobile phone users. The name 'Bada', which means 'Ocean' in Korean, was chosen to convey the limitless variety of potential applications which can be created using the new platform. It also alludes to Samsung's commitment to a variety of open platforms in the mobile industry. Samsung Bada also represents the fresh challenges and opportunities available to developers, as well as the entertainment consumers will be able to enjoy once the new platform is open.

The Samsung Wave is the first handset in the world that incorporates the Bluetooth 3.0 and WiFi 802.11n standards. The Samsung Wave will be available around priced Rs. 19,100 /-

Samsung Galaxy S:

The Android-powered Galaxy S incorporates a 4-inchSuper AMOLED screen and a 1 GHz application processor that enables vibrant HD videos, rich augmented reality content through Layar Reality Browser.

The 'Social Hub' provides always-on social networks connectivity allowing users to enjoy communications with their friends, colleagues, and families whenever they want and wherever they are. Social Hub which allows the consumers to efficiently manage their communication needs by providing intuitive and unified access to emails, IMs and Social Networking Sites (SNS). The benefits of Social Hub are further enhanced by the Wave's TouchWiz 3.0 UI, delivering superb user experience. Availability of Social Hub can be decided by market demands.

The Galaxy S immerses users in a world of rich multimedia. The large 4-inch Super AMOLED display delivers unrivalled screen quality, with less reflection, free viewing angles and super-fast touch-response. The mDNIe (mobile Digital Natural Image engine) – a technology used in Samsung's best-selling LCD and LED TVs – boosts an even sharper and crisper viewing experience for photos, videos, and e-books. It creates a perfect environment to record, edit and play HD video, to browse the Internet, and to read your favourite e-books. A variety of Google™ applications from Android Market allows users to even more extend the benefits and excitement of smartphone experience.

Living a "Smart Life" requires intelligence, and the Galaxy S delivers just that by utilising personal preferences to gather information online that each user needs and wants. With a user-defined daily briefing, lightning-fast processing speeds and location-based search options like Layar Reality Browser – the Galaxy S gives users the information they need wherever and whenever needed. The Galaxy S represents the next level of intelligence in smartphones.

The Galaxy S integrates every aspect of life in a smart and sophisticated way. In addition to wireless integration with a variety of other devices, such as notebooks, TVs and cameras, the highly advanced Social Hub plugs users quickly and conveniently into their complete world of social networking and email.

Samsung Galaxy S is the perfect device for people in all corners of the world who want that extra edge; to be more effective, productive, better connected, and in tune with their smart life – both personal and professional – all in a very easy and simple way. The Samsung Galaxy S will be available around priced Rs. 31,500 /-

Courtesy: Samsung

Today sees the announcement of Sony Ericsson Cedar, the mobile phone for consumers looking for an easy way to stay connected at an affordable price. The phone offers consumers fast and easy browsing capabilities with features such as 3G HSDPA and easy access to e-mail and social networking sites.

With Sony Ericsson Cedar, consumers benefit from key features which they have come to expect from Sony Ericsson. The phone offers users an easy-to-use social networking experience with the Widget Manager 2.0 – an application which allows users access social networking via the stand-by screen. In addition, the phone also features the human curvature design that is now consistent across the Sony Ericsson portfolio.

"Sony Ericsson Cedar is the ideal product for consumers who are looking for the perfect balance between a business and social device." said Quentin Cordier, Global Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson. "Featuring 3G HSDPA, a 3.5mm jack and a port for easy connection to your laptop – the Sony Ericsson Cedar is an affordable GreenHeart phone which allows consumers to easily connect to their various communities whether it's for work, fun or play."

Sony Ericsson Cedar Key Features are as Under:
* Widget Manager 2.0 allows easy access to your favourite social network and applications
* Social network applications – Facebook, Twitter and MySpace
* Keep contacts close – hassle-free phone book transfer and web backup
* Stay organised with calendar, phone book, email
* Fast browsing with 3G and direct access to the web browser
* EAS Push email and modem connectivity
* Connect your headphones on the 3.5mm jack and enjoy music, video on the go.
* Capture the moment with the 2Mp camera and send it by MMS
* Human curvature design – fits into the palm of the hand
* GreenHeart – for a greener choice

In line with the company's GreenHeart commitment, Sony Ericsson Cedar features various green credentials such as recycled plastics, a low power consumption charger, an e-manual, waterborne paint and compact packaging. The phone is perfect for businesses that are looking for a green alternative as it offers push mail, Bluetooth connectivity and HSDPA. For more information on the GreenHeart programme and Sony Ericsson's overall sustainability programme.

The Sony Ericsson Cedar supports UMTS HSDPA 2100 and GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSDPA 850/1900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. The Sony Ericsson Cedar will be available in selected markets from Q3 in the colours Black/Silver and Black/Red.

Courtesy: Sony Ericsson

Nokia-the largest mobile manufacturer, launches the Nokia X2 especially targeted for Indian youngsters. Nokia X2 is set to be one of the biggest hits in 2010 with several in-built features. The high-end features and affordable price is bound to be an instant hit with youngsters.

The Nokia X2 is slim at 13mm and weighs a mere 81gm. It is exclusively designed with 16GB expandable memory, dual speakers, stereo FM and 2.2 inch QVGA screen. The other exclusive features in the Nokia X2 make it a great buy.

The Nokia X2 Technical Specifications of Include:

* Dimensions of 111 x 47 x 13.3 mm
* Weight- 81 g
* TFT type display with 256K colors and resolution of 240 x 320 pixels,
* 2.2 inches wide display screen
* 1000 phone book entries and Photocall option
* Call records
* Bluetooth (v2.1) with A2DP
* Internal memory of 48 MB
* Up to 16GB of storage via microSD card
* Bluetooth 2.1 for wireless music lovers.
* Dual speakers
* Dedicated music keys
* 3.5mm headphone jack and FM stereo
* 5 MP Camera with video recording capabilities.
* Facebook widget for social networking and Nokia Messaging takes care of email and Instant Messaging.
* Ovi Player PC for transferring songs from your PC over USB 2.0.

The Nokia X2 is priced at Rs. 5,000 /- an affordable price, considering the features incorporated. The inbuilt games, FM Radio, Audio Player, Music Player, messaging options like SMS and MMS make the Nokia X2 the perfect phone for the young and technology loving user.

The Nokia E5 is the latest E series phone offering rich features at affordable cost. The Nokia E5 is a full QWERTY Business phone, running on Symbian 60 v3. The inbuilt 5MP camera and other features of Nokia E72 augment the appeal of the handset. The inbuilt technology offers a beautiful combination of personal networking and entertainment capabilities that a busy professional expects from a smartphone.

The Nokia E5 Technical Specifications are include:

* Dimensions: 115x 58.9x 12.8 mm
* Weight: 126 gm
* Internal memory: 256 MB
* Extensible memory: 32 GB
* Battery: 1200 mAh
* Talk Time: 18.5h
* Stand by time: 705h
* Bluetooth,
* Wi-Fi
* 3G enabled
* USB connector
* WAP and GPRS facility
* 5MP inbuilt camera with 3X zooming
* Automatic redial
* SMS, MMS and Email

The Nokia E5 is a great business phone too and it offers Easy email and Instant Messaging set-up with a single click access to SMS, MMS, email, IM. What's more, users can get Facebook updates directly on Phonebook. It is priced at Rs. 10,500 /-. Support for popular Instant Messaging services like Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger, Ovi Chat and the Mobile VPN Client makes it a must have mobile.

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced that the world's first smart projector phone Samsung Galaxy Beam (Model: GT-I8520) will be available to StarHub customers from July 17, 2010. StarHub will be the first in the world to introduce Galaxy Beam in Singapore, which is set to illuminate the future of smartphones with its built-in Pico Projector coupled with power-packed features and a crystal clear Super AMOLED display.

"StarHub is pleased to be the first operator globally to launch Samsung Galaxy Beam, a highly innovative, world's first Smart Projector Phone. The Android platform has been gaining ground in many smartphone markets worldwide and the Galaxy Beam marries exciting features such as StarHub's mobile TV app, offering projection of a mobile TV programme on the wall. This unique smartphone also allows business customers to display presentations on the wall during business discussions," said Mr Ng Long Shyang, Head of Sales, StarHub. "Our collaboration with Samsung to bring this world's first device demonstrates our commitment to be the leading mobile service provider by offering consumers an unrivalled immersive experience in mobile communications."

Besides operating Singapore's most advanced mobile broadband network with no-bill-shock mobile data packages, StarHub continues to be an innovator of mobile offerings to deliver the most immersive experience for consumers. Early in 2010, it launched an enhanced mobile TV application that works across all major smartphone platforms to provide a TV-like viewing of 24 premium StarHub TV channels on smartphones. This innovative mobile TV app will be pre-loaded on the Samsung Galaxy Beam.? In addition, StarHub customers can use MobiClip, a mobile web video search service to easily search and stream videos found on user-content generated sites like YouTube and MetaCafe directly on their mobile phone.? MobiClip is accessible from StarHub's Gee! mobile site.

The built-in multimedia projector on the Samsung Galaxy Beam allows customers to share fun moments intuitively with family and friends, such as watching National Geographic Channel or Disney Channel, browsing photo albums, as well as streaming YouTube or MetaCafe videos together through MobiClip.

The Samsung Galaxy Beam's highly responsive 3.7-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display will further enhance the mobile experience, delivering ultra-brilliant and clear images whilst offering a viewing experience second to none. With the Android powered Galaxy Beam, consumers will receive an integrated and heightened multimedia experience on Singapore's smartest mobile broadband network with StarHub.??

World's first smartphone with built-in projector and brilliant Super AMOLED screen
The Samsung Galaxy Beam, first unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2010 in February this year, is designed to provide users with a rich mobile web experience and best-of-class multimedia features. Packed with a built-in Texas Instruments Pico projector, 8-megapixel camera and multi video codec support, the Galaxy Beam offers consumers the capability to switch between entertainment and professional mode easily. With a projection screen size of 5 to 50-inches, the Galaxy Beam toggles between a personal home theater system to a portable business projector to suit every need.

"The Galaxy Beam combines the best of both worlds, offering users the technological capabilities and features to enjoy entertainment and work functions on a smartphone – now with an enhanced experience thanks to the built-in projector feature. We believe the Samsung Galaxy Beam will capture the imagination of users who demand the option of either enjoying their favourite media files on their Super AMOLED screens or projecting them to share with friends and colleagues. The Galaxy Beam will bring us one step further to achieving our vision of providing a smartphone for every lifestyle, in order to drive the mass adoption of smartphones," said Mr Sung-Hyun Moon,Managing Director, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd

Android Market applications, Social Hub and Calendar features for simple and integrated access
Powered by Android 2.1, the Galaxy Beam enjoys a variety of applications from the Android Market, which allows users to extend the benefits and excitement of their smartphone experience. Users also have access to Google mobile services such as Google Search, Gmail, and Google Maps.

Multi-tasking is a breeze with Galaxy Beam smart applications, which allow users to update social networking accounts like Facebook, check emails, listen to music and send messages without having to open and close applications. Users can stay connected with social networks through Samsung's Social HubTM and Social CalendarTM, which offers convenient, single-point access to all email accounts, calendars and personal contacts. The impressive battery life offers users up to 7 hours of continuous talktime and 530 hours of standby time.

Value-Packed Starhub Price Plans for the Samsung Galaxy Beam
The Samsung Galaxy Beam will be available at all StarHub Shops and selected Exclusive Partners' outlets from July 17, 2010, from as low as $0, on selected price plans.

From July 10, 2010, customers can visit selected StarHub Shops to check out the phone.

Courtesy: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd

Today Sony Ericsson announces the Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman, the first full touch Walkman phone which combines music, social networking and communication in one colourful phone. Benefitting from the innovative four corner touch UI debuted on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro, the Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman really brings music to consumer's fingertips.

Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman gives consumers the ultimate iconic award-winning Walkman phone experience but also allows consumers to show their individuality. Consumers have a number of colour combinations to choose from so they can personalise their handset to suit their mood and make sure it stands out from the crowd. The four corner touch UI also allows users to find the most important phone features in one easy and fun one hand operation. So whether it's text messaging, Facebook or email, users can experience a unique and individual touch experience on a crystal clear and 2.6" display.

Experience a full touch Walkman phone with the Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman:
* Music – jam-packed with Walkman phone features, including Touch TrackID, MediaGo and PlayNow
* Social – access to social networking such as Facebook, Twitter, or Orkut 2.0megapixel camera to upload photos straight to the web or send to friends
* Communication – easily browse the web and chat or e-mail your family and friends
* Four corners, four icons – everything you want at your fingertips

"With more than 140 million Walkman phones sold world-wide and touch screen technology increasingly gaining popularity, we have listened to consumers and provided them with the perfect combination – the first full touch Walkman phone, the Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman. Marrying the popular four corner UI debuted on the successful Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini, with our award winning Walkman phone experience, consumers now have a unique Communication Entertainment experience." Said Jenny Maltesson, Global Product Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson.

Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman: Full touch Walkman phone
* Touch Walkman player – music at fingertips
* Touch TrackID – find out the name of that song with just one touch
* PlayNow – access favourite and new songs quickly and easily
* MediaGo – transfer your music from a PC to the mobile phone
* Four corner UI – access Walkman player, contacts, keypad and more with just one touch
* Easy navigation – easy access to your favourite web pages
* Express yourself with one of the ten RTL colours
* Social networking – Facebook or Twitter away
* 3.5mm stereo jack – play personal

The Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman supports GSM GPRS/EDGE Rx 850/1900 and GSM GPRS/EDGE Rx 900/1800. The Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman will be available in selected markets from Q3 in the colours: Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, White and Yellow.

Courtesy: Sony Ericsson

Tata Teleservices Limited, India's fastest-growing pan-India dual-technology telecom service provider, and Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, today introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone to CDMA customers on the Tata Indicom network. The new BlackBerry Curve 8530 brings ease-of-use to email, messaging, social networking, multimedia and entertainment for people on the go, and is now available at authorized Tata Indicom retail stores across India.

The combination of pre-paid and post-paid plans from Tata Indicom together with the BlackBerry smartphone's user-friendly features will enable Tata Indicom to deliver a rich mobile communications experience to customers. Until 30th June 2010, Tata Indicom is offering free data services for two months along with the BlackBerry Curve 8530. Connected on Tata Indicom's fast CDMA network, customers can also enjoy watching free live TV for the first 3 months if they subscribe before 30th June, 2010.

"The CDMA smartphone market is developing rapidly. The launch of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 will give Tata Indicom customers access to a very approachable smartphone at an affordable price," said Mr. Pradeep Dwivedi, Senior Vice President, Tata Teleservices Limited. "We believe that the BlackBerry Curve 8530 supported by our extensive network will appeal to young professionals and students who want easy-to-use smartphones with rich communications and multimedia features that allow them to stay connected through social networking sites, instant messaging services including BlackBerry Messenger, and email."

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is an incredibly approachable, feature-rich smartphone. It includes an innovative optical trackpad, which delivers a great navigation experience. The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is equipped with dedicated media keys, which are smoothly integrated along the top of the handset giving customers an easy, convenient way to control their music and videos. With high speed network access and its built-in Wi-Fi, customers can enjoy faster access to the Internet and extended data coverage.

In addition to providing the industry's leading mobile solution for email, messaging (IM & SMS) and social networking, and an easy-to-use, full-QWERTY keyboard for comfortable, accurate typing, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 comes with powerful multimedia features, useful applications to help users stay organized and productive and full HTML browsing.

"RIM is delighted to introduce the new BlackBerry Curve 8530 in India with Tata Indicom network and we are confident that it will appeal to a wide audience of customers with its exceptional messaging and social media apps as well as its powerful multimedia features," said Frenny Bawa, Managing Director, India, Research In Motion.

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone measures 109 mm x 60 mm x 13.90 mm (L x W x D) and weighs only 106 grams (including battery). It comes packed with Features including:
* Easy-to-use, highly tactile, full-QWERTY keyboard and optical trackpad for reliable, responsive typing and navigation
* 256 MB flash memory and 528 MHz next generation processor for enhanced performance
* Supports voice-activated dialing and Bluetooth (version 2.1), with support for hands-free headsets, car kits, stereo headsets and other Bluetooth peripherals
* High speed internet roaming on CDMA networks
* Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
* GPS with support for location-based applications
* Digital camera with zoom and video recording
* Advanced media player for music, pictures and videos, with dedicated media keys and a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack
* BlackBerry Media Sync, which makes it easy to quickly sync photos and music from your computer to the smartphone. Access to BlackBerry App World, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more
* Access to email, messaging (IM, SMS, BlackBerry Messenger) and popular social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace
* Powerful multimedia capabilities with dedicated media keys smoothly integrated along the top of the handset, giving customers an easy, convenient way to control their music and videos
* Support for BlackBerry services with access to up to 10 supported email accounts, including most popular ISP email accounts such as Yahoo!, Windows Live, Hotmail, AOL and Gmail, and BlackBerry Enterprise Server support, which provides advanced security and IT administration for corporate deployments
* Expandable memory via hot swappable microSD/SDHC memory card slot, supporting up to 32 GB cards

Courtesy: Research In Motion