Author: Ritu

Morph concept device from Nokia: New Age revolutionary technology

It is featured in The Museum of Modern Art “Design and The Elastic Mind” exhibition. The Morph concept, being explored by Nokia Research Center (NRC) in collaboration with the Cambridge Nanoscience Centre (United Kingdom) is a concept device that promises to be a bridge between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to end-users.

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Imagine a self cleaning communication device that will analyse air pollution for you and will fit into your shirt pocket without feeling bulky.

With nanotechnology, anything and everything seems possible. Nanotechnology can benefit the following areas of mobility development for the future: Continue reading “Morph concept device from Nokia: New Age revolutionary technology”

Transfer Data from your PC onto your mobile with ShifD

A new software that makes it easier than ever before.

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This new software will make it easy for you to update any information on your handset and will save you the trouble of separately saving the information on both devices. This update/exchange of information can take place through the AdobeAIR from any web browser via text message from the user’s mobile phone.

Information added is thus saved on a ShifD account and is automatically updated on both devices. See the diagram which gives an explanation of how the system works .. Continue reading “Transfer Data from your PC onto your mobile with ShifD”

Spice S-585 another economy phone from Spice for India

When it rains, it pours. Indians will now have another economy handset to choose from, this time from Spice.

A candy bar handset, the Spice S-585 is a dual-band GSM entry level phone with a camera and FM radio.spice-s585-mobilephone-large.jpg

Specs and features at a glance:

  • Dual-band GSM 900 / 1800 MHz
  • 65K Colours CSTN display, 128 x 128 Pixels resolution
  • 88-KB Internal Memory, MicroSD/MMC Slot (up to 1-GB)
  • 200 number phonebook
  • VGA resolution digital camera, 640 x 480 pixels resolution, night vision
  • MP3 Media Player, Supports MP3, AAC, AAC+
  • Video Player, Supports 3GP, MP4, H.263
  • FM Stereo Radio (one touch)
  • Hands-free Speakerphone
  • Video & Photo Caller ID
  • Li-ion 750mAh Battery
  • Talk time: 3.5 hrs
  • Standby time: 150 Hrs
  • Dimensions – 109.3 x 45.5 x 17.5 mm
  • Weight: 80 gms

Continue reading “Spice S-585 another economy phone from Spice for India”

Samsung Guru100 Economy phone for the Indian market

Samsung has launched an economy phone for the Indian market. Named Guru100, this handset is a candy bar handset with features that would fulfill the minimum requirement for any handset user.

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Specs and features at a glance:

• CSTN display with a resolution of 128×128 pixels
• 65,000 colours
• Hinglish SMS function
• MP3 ringtones
• Download MP3 ringtones and songs
• Mobile Tracker
• 9 hours talk time
• Up to 500 phone-book entries
• Handsfree
• Java games
• V card
• V calendar
• PC studio
• Alarm and calculator
• Li-ion 1000 mAh battery Continue reading “Samsung Guru100 Economy phone for the Indian market”

LG KF700 for the all round web experience

A fully loaded handset with a web browser integrating Google Search, Gmail, Maps and YouTube, the LG KF700 unveiled at the MWC 2008 is an HSDPA phone that also makes video calls possible.

The USP in the words of LGE’s Press Release – “The world’s first phone with three separate input methods, the LG-KF700 itegrates a 3-inch touchscreen, alpha-numeric keypad and Shortcut Dial. Each of these input methods is assigned to the tasks at which it is most efficient, making LG’s highly intuitive interface possible. With its user-optimized navigation, all of the phone’s functions and features are instantly accessible.”

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Specs and features include:

• Triband
• 3 MP camera with auto focus
• MP3 player
• MPEG 4 video player
• Bluetooth
• MicroSD expandable memory
• 3 inch 262 K colour touch screen
• 240X480 pixels

The handset will be available in markets around Europe by April 2008

Moto W181 low end handset for economy buyers

While companies are using the MWC 2008 as an effective platform to launch one cool handset after another, it seems that the insider’s views on the troubles at Motorola Mobile division are not rumours after all. Motorola launched three handsets W181, W161 and Z6w and all of them are just so run-of-the-mill.

Moto W181

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Absolutely nothing to write home about this candy bar handset’s looks. Let’s look at the specs and features: Continue reading “Moto W181 low end handset for economy buyers”

Sony Ericsson Z770 for ease of web access

At the on-going MWC 2008, Sony Ericsson launched the Z770, a mobile for ease of web access. This handset can be used for emailing, surfing the web etc as well as a modem.

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The handset is HSDPA, resulting in high data speeds making internet access through it an absolute pleasure. For individuals who just need to be in touch even with their Inbox and do not want a Smartphone of PDS should opt for this clamshell handset.

Specs at a glance: Continue reading “Sony Ericsson Z770 for ease of web access”

MWC 2008 – Nokia 6210 Navigator launched

All of us knew that the MWC 2008 will bring a deluge of handsets. True to the expectation, Nokia launched several new models. The Nokia N96 has been covered extensively on Fonearena, with a deeply insightful perspective. Here’s more:

Nokia 6210 Navigator

The Nokia 6210 Navigator proves Nokia’s interest and commitment to developing navigation handsets.

The handset has a GPS that sends information to Nokia Maps 2.0 and allows you to download information, even of additional points of interest via the HSDPA.

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The 6210 Navigator has a S60 operating system and apart from capturing photos and playing music and radio, it also computes a route and provides visual and vocal turn-by-turn directions.

Phew! That’s exactly what some folks driving on our roads need!!!! Continue reading “MWC 2008 – Nokia 6210 Navigator launched”

This Valentine’s Day gift your lady a handset

“Handsets are the new flowers” says a leading Mobile company in Canada. At Fonearena, we couldn’t agree more…

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There are several handsets that companies have launched exclusively for the ladies.

The Levis handset that targets girls, LG Shine and Sony Ercisson W580i, apart from the range of Moto handsets that are available in PINK colour.

For Indian buyers, L310 and L320 from Samsung are a good pick. So is the Nokia Prism.

So all you gentlefolk out there, gift your lady a handset this Valentine’s Day and make a lasting impression.