Sony Ericsson launches Cedar - part of GreenHeart family

The Cedar continues with Sony Ericsson's 'human curvature' design theme, and has top environmentally-friendly credentials as a member of the GreenHeart range. The phone comes with a low power consumption charger, reduced packaging, e-manual (on phone), recycled plastic and waterborne paint.

Key specifications

• 2.2-inch display, 262,144 colours
• Widget Manager 2.0 for easy access to your favourite social network and applications on the standby screen
• Social network applications - Facebook, Twitter and MySpace
• Calendar, phonebook (with easy transfer and web backup) and email
• Fast browsing with 3G and HSDPA
• Push email support
• 3G Modem support ('tethering') with PC/Mac via USB
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• 2-megapixel camera
• Human curvature design & GreenHeart for a greener choice 111x49x15.5mm, 84g

The Cedar will ship in Q3 and be available in a black/silver or black/red.

Nokia Announces Dual SIM, Low End Phones

Nokia announced 4 new models fitting in its C series, aimed at audience in developing countries. Two of these phones will support dual SIMs while other two are going to be good for multimedia – but at good price.

Nokia C2

Nokia C2 will cost around Rs. 4,000. It is a dual-SIM phone and interestingly, the second SIM card is easily accessible and hot-swappable.

Nokia C1-00

The other dual-SIM phone is the Nokia C1-00, which will cost around Rs. 3,200. It doesn’t have two active cards – just one, but there’s a quick shortcut to switch between the two.

Ufone Introduces Youth Package

Ufone has today introduced a new package dubbed as “Youth Package”, narrated as Uth. Following the footstep of Glow and Djuice, now Ufone has special offerings for the youth of the country. However, we can’t term Youth as a brand here. Daily Charges are Rs. 1 plus tax.
Package selection will cost you Rs. 10 plus tax.
You can have 5 FNF numbers of Ufone, PTCL or combination of both.
Free calls after 2 minutes during nights are only for Ufone to Ufone calls.
Maximum call duration can be 59:59 minutes.

Dial 444 to subscribe to Ufone Youth Package

 

Free Unlimted On-net Calls: Zong Chitral Offer

Zong has offered first ever city wide, location based charging in Pakistan. With Zong Chitral Offer, Zong customers based in Chitral can call their on-net friends and family for free.
All existing, new and MNP Zong subscribers within Chitral city can avail this offer for unlimited free on net calls for 2 months – with no hidden charges!

Subscribe

Simply send ‘chr’ to 522 now and start calling!

Validity

The promotion will be starting in Chitral on 22nd May for 2 months until 22nd July.

Tariff

Online calls are free, of-net calls will be charged as regular tariff.

Vodafone to carry three top new smartphones

Vodafone is already stocking smartphones like the Nokia X6, HTC Desire and of course the iPhone and Nexus One. Now they're about to add three exciting new models.

Samsung Galaxy S - 16GB

This model will be exclusive to Vodafone UK customers. The Android 2.1 smartphone comes with a 4-inch Super AM-OLED screen, 5-megapixel autofocus camera and HD video capture. The phone is powered by a 1GHz processor.

Samsung Wave

Samsung's first mobile phone to use its bada OS, coming with a 3.3-inch Super AM-OLED screen and 1GHz processor.

Sony Ericsson X10 mini

Another Android phone, this time in a miniaturised casing that will introduce Android to an all-new type of user. The phone comes with Sony Ericsson's new Timescape and Mediascape applications to manage your busy social life, and all of your music and video content.

RIM introduces BlackBerry Pearl 3G

Following the new Curve and Bold models, RIM today unveiled the Pearl 3G - the latest BlackBerry with 3G, Wi-Fi (with Wireless-N), GPS, 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera and SureType keyboard.

The Pearl 3G (BlackBerry 9105) is the first BlackBerry to support Wi-Fi 802.11n (aka Wireless-N) in addition to the usual 802.11b/g. This is added to an impressive specification similar to the Bold 9700.

Alcatel One Touch XTRA with touch and QWERTY

Alcatel has announced the One Touch XTRA mobile phone with touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, with metallic chrome and soft-touch effect.

The 2.5G mobile (GPRS and EDGE) offers Internet connectivity, with the obligatory access to Facebook and Twitter. The web browser is Opera Mini (V4).

There's an FM radio with RDS, 2-megapixel camera and a microSDHC slot for memory expansion and use as a music player. The TFT screen is resistive, with a resolution of 320x240 pixels (QVGA) in 65,536 colours. It measures 106x57x16.5mm and weighs 120g and will be available in chrome or cherry red finishes.

Nokia launches flagship media handset; the N8

It's the phone to get Nokia back in the game. Nokia's latest smartphone, the N8, marks a big step for the manufacturer. The 12-megapixel camera with Xenon flash is the first. The next step is the inclusion of HD video capture and HDMI output and Dolby Digital Plus surround sound. Following from there is the showcasing of the very latest version of the Symbian Foundation operating system, Symbian^3.

 

BlackBerry App World 2.0: The next generation

BlackBerry users, look alive: BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has ladled out a verbal foretaste of the next generation of App World, its storefront for downloading and buying software applications, the day before RIM's Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) BlackBerry conference officially kicks off. The second version of the app will also be Wi-Fi capable--right now it only downloads over data networks--and the online catalog will soon be able to mirror on the desktop the on-phone app's capability to buy premium apps.

Tablets, Smartphones Reportedly Coming from Dell

Dell is preparing to make a big splash in mobile devices, if even a few of the most recently leaked reports are accurate. The reports indicate a high-end Windows Phone 7 smartphone, several smartphones based on the open-source Android operating system, and two Android tablets.

Dell Mini 5 Coming To T-Mobile And AT&T

Dell's upcoming tablet, the Mini 5, has gained approval by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the approval documents offer hints as to what US networks the device will be available on.
Dell's recent filing indicates that the colorful Android device, also known as the Streak, will not be exclusive to just one US carrier. The Snapdragon-powered portable has already been confirmed for AT&T, but this new filing points to the device also being available on T-Mobile.

First iPhone OS 4.0 beta jailbreak hits

MuscleNerd has just Tweeted that the first iPhone OS 4.0 beta jailbreak is now available, using the same pwnage2 DFU exploit that has been available since 2008.

Hands On with iPhone OS 4

Apple unveiled iPhone OS 4 last week, with several new features and changes, including multitasking, home screen wallpapers and folders, a unified mail inbox, and a 5X digital zoom on the camera.

Nexus One car docked gets pictured & goes on sale for $55

This is far from the first time we are hearing about a car dock for the Nexus One, but this is the first time that it has been pictured. That and, perhaps more importantly that dock is now available for purchase. And its probably hard to argue that this dock combined with the Google Maps Navigation app (on updated Android phones) will make a nice combination. Anyway, as of now you can head on over to the Nexus One Store with Google and purchase a dock of your very own. The purchase price—$55. In addition to holding your Nexus One and attaching it to the windshield, the dock is also touting features such as built-in speaker, built-in Bluetooth, quick access to voice commands and the ability to charge your Nexus One battery.

The iPad versus the iPhone 3GS

Even both the iPad and iPhone 3GS share a nearly identical CPU/GPU combo, Apple’s tablet crunches numbers roughly twice as fast as its cellphone counterpart. According to a simple benchmark by Craig Hockenberry, the A4 chip ticking inside the iPad runs a test Cocoa Touch app about twice as fast as the iPhone 3GS.

Samsung Aims for Stars With Galaxy S

Samsung is pushing content with its skinny new smartphone, the Galaxy S. With a bright 4-inch screen, it's designed with movies and e-books in mind, which users will be able to access through deals with Paramount Pictures and Skiff. The smartphone runs on the Android operating system.

T-Mobile USA eyes JV options to boost spectrum

FRANKFURT, March 18 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom's (DTEGn.DE) U.S. wireless unit, T-Mobile USA, is looking at possible joint ventures with cable companies and network providers to boost its spectrum capacity.

HTC, T-Mobile mum on Windows Phone 7 plans for HD2

Phone maker HTC and wireless carrier T-Mobile announced the highly anticipated HD2 smartphone in the U.S. on Tuesday, The smartphone includes a large 4.3-inch touchscreen and runs the Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional OS. The HD2 was originally launched in October in Europe, and Microsoft has said Windows Mobile 6.5 devices could not be upgraded to Windows Phone 7.

Apple to replace iPad batteries with a new iPad

After facing criticism—and lawsuits—in the past over the irreplaceable batteries in its products, Apple appears determined to get in front of the issue with the iPad. Three weeks before shipping its new tablet, the company announced an iPad battery replacement program.

Solio Mag™ Solar Charger

The Solio Mag™ is the most powerful and versatile hybrid solar charger ever made. With an innovative design and sleek magnesium alloy casing, it keeps the earth green and powers your mobile device at the same time.

Solio Solar Charger Features:

- Multi-device charger that Works with 3200+ devices.
- Stores Power Holds a charge up to one year, so it’s ready anytime, day or night.
- Hybrid versatility
- Charge it from the sun, via USB port or from the included wall charger.
Use in conjunction with your iPhone for an additional 5 hours of power at full charge. The Solio Solar Charger works with the Blackberry, PSP, Nintendo DS, Digital Cameras, GPS Devices, and many other mobile devices.

No more Skype Lite and Skype for Windows Phones

Skype has pulled Skype Lite and Skype for Windows Phones, meaning they can no longer be downloaded and used. Existing users can continue to use them, however.
Skype blogger Peter Parkes explained that the decision to remove the software wasn’t taken lightly, but had to be done for a number of reasons:
Skype Lite only works in a small number of countries. Where it does work, making a call requires you to use up your allocation of minutes from your mobile network, making the Skype-to-Skype calls sort-of-free-per-minute rather than actually-free-per-minute. And with the latest version of the Windows Mobile OS, it’s been increasingly challenging for us to maintain an app which behaves as you’d expect on a wide range of handsets without working with a mobile operator partner.
Skype don’t have a replacement in the works, instead it is working with different companies to create “truly great” Skype experiences. Eventually, that may include replacing these two solutions. For now, Skype for Symbian and a new collaboration with Verizon seem to be the focus.

Vodafone offers ultra low cost mobile phones to developing nations

In an effort to help developing countries expand through communications, mobile carrier Vodafone will begin offering new ultra low cost cell phones to make it easier for anyone to afford a mobile device. These unsubsidized mobile phones will be known as the Vodafone 150, which will be sold for less than $15 and the Vodafone 250, which can be purchased for less than $20. Vodafone plans to deploy these new inexpensive mobile phones to eight African nations as well as to Turkey and India. In addition to the phones, Vodafone has also committed to expanding cellular service in these areas to help improve service availability.

Motorola Crafting New Breakup Plan

Motorola may sell its wireless-network-equipment business and spin off its set-top box operations along with its handset division, reversing earlier reorganization plans, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
The ailing company has been trying to craft a breakup plan for several years. Over the past few months it had been leaning toward selling its Home and Networks Mobility division, which makes both TV set-top boxes and wireless infrastructure, but now the company's leaders want to auction off the wireless equipment business.

Ericsson: World's first with 84Mbps HSPA

One of the attractions Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC - News) is showcasing at the upcoming Mobile World Congress is the world's first demonstration of 84Mbps HSPA technology. At the same event last year Ericsson showed the world's first 42Mbps HSPA demo that is currently commercially available and being rolled- out by operators across the world. Ericsson was also the first to demonstrate 56Mbps at the CTIA in Las Vegas in 2009.

Motorola Invests in Mobile Barcode Company

Motorola's venture arm said it invested an undisclosed sum in Scanbuy, a company that offers mobile barcode products and services.
With the investment, Motorola joins Microsoft and other companies in pursuing the mobile barcode market.
Scanbuy offers services that let mobile operators, advertisers and media companies generate and analyze 2D mobile barcode campaigns.

Nokia 5233 Price

Nokia 5233 Price updates , The 5230 was launched for Rs.9000 then fell to almost around Rs.8500. The 5233 costs only Rs.780o which is an amazing deal for a Symbian phone. Some retailers are suggesting Nokia intends to replace the 5230 with the 5233 and some dealers that the 5230 has already been stopped and only 5233 is available.

Other info:-

• GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 – no 3G
• 3.2 inch full touchscreen
• 2.0 MP Camera with VGA Video Recording at 30fps
• FM Radio
• 3.5 mm jack
• Integrated A-GPS
• Ovi Maps 3.0 application

Nexus One Problems

Nexus One Problems Google is struggling to provide adequate customer service for the Nexus One (aka Google phone), according to reports. The Google Mobile forums are brimming with unanswered queries and problems, as customers turn to Google itself for support.
One recurring issue in the forums is a problem with the phone either not switching to 3G or switching back and forth between 3G and EDGE too frequently — it’s not clear if this is a significant issue or if the complaints are just a symptom of Google’s (Google) less-than-stellar customer support.
InfoWorld writes of the concerns: Google appears to be only accepting e-mail customer queries, to which it pledges to reply in one to two days — far too long, say most people who are complaining online.