Nokia launches WidSets – Mobile Widgets

WidSets is a mobile widget platform available for Java MIDP 2.0 phones and is completely manufacturer and browser independent. Like widgets on a computer, WidSets provide immediate access to information for everything from RSS feeds to blog posts to photo-uploading sites. Nokia has filled the library with a rather large variety of options to add … Continue reading “Nokia launches WidSets – Mobile Widgets”

Sony Ericsson K800 and K790 Cyber-shot silver versions

Sony Ericsson K800 and K790 Cyber-shot silver versions were annouced earlier today These camera phones ae used by James Bond in the eagerly awaited new Bond movie, Casino Royale. These exclusive new camera phones which will be available for a limited period of three months, enable the world’s most famous secret agent to stay on … Continue reading “Sony Ericsson K800 and K790 Cyber-shot silver versions”

Mobile Blogging now possible with Reliance

Reliance has launched mobile blogging for its customers. RCL has partnered with the Hyderabad-based mobile content solutions company IMI Mobile for moblogging. The service is priced at Rs 5 per MMS/SMS for posting a blog. The blogs are hosted on www.relianceinfo.com/mblog. In any case, it will take a while for moblogging to become a mass … Continue reading “Mobile Blogging now possible with Reliance”

Nokia introduces Wibree

Nokia has come out with a new wireless connectivity standard called Wibree. Nokia claims that Wibree maintains a data rate of 1Mbps (not as good as Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, which tops out at 2.1Mbps) at a range of up to 30 feet (yes, Class 1 Bluetooth can go up to 100 meters), operates in the 2.4 … Continue reading “Nokia introduces Wibree”

Nokia Music phones announced

3 new Nokia Music phones announced .The new digital wonders are the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, Nokia 5200 and Nokia 3250 XpressMusic. The XpressMusic series lineup would be the Nokia’s answer to the Sony Ericsson Walkman series mobiles. This new range of Nokia phones would offer dedicated music keys for fast and easy access to the … Continue reading “Nokia Music phones announced”

UniverCell to open 300 outlets by 2009

City-based mobile phone retailer UniverCell today said it would open 300 outlets across the country by 2009. “By 2007, we want to be present all over Tamil Nadu, by 2008 all over South India and by 2009 we want to open 300 outlets across the country,” UniverCell Managing Director D Sathish Babu told reporters here … Continue reading “UniverCell to open 300 outlets by 2009”

Nokia launches N95 multimedia phone

Nokia N95 is a descendant of Nokia N80 and offers a first of its kind 2-way sliding construction along with many other high-end features. The integrated GPS functionality has been becoming increasingly popular in hand-held devices. Embracing that trend, Nokia N95 comes with an integrated GPS module which working alongside with the preinstalled Maps application … Continue reading “Nokia launches N95 multimedia phone”

Nokia launches new music phones range

Targeting at the portable music players fans, the Finnish manufacturer has upgraded its highly popular N-series mobiles – Nokia N70, Nokia N73, and Nokia N91. The flagship in this Music Range trio is the Nokia N91 which would offer a 8GB hard disk for storing all your favorite tracks. Dressed in black and stylish as … Continue reading “Nokia launches new music phones range”

Nokia 6288 the upgraded 6280

Nokia has revealed a design update to the popular 6280 slider handset, the new 6288. While no departure has been made from the 6280 in terms of features, the 6288 does include a much cleaner front design. Mirroring the 6280, the 6288 sports a solid all-round feature set. The 3G capable 6288 has imaging covered … Continue reading “Nokia 6288 the upgraded 6280”

Bluetooth watch MBW-100 from Sony Ericsson

The MBW-100 is quite a stylish wrist-watch supporting Bluetooth 2.0 and some additional functions. Sony Ericsson had announced the release the Bluetooth Watch MBW-100. Its OLED LCD displays the info on the incoming call. You can decline the call by pressing a button. Besides you can operate the music playback on the phone (play, pause, … Continue reading “Bluetooth watch MBW-100 from Sony Ericsson”

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Sulekha Yellow Pages Available in WAP Enabled Mobile Phones

Sulekha.com, the biggest and most popular online community portal has launched its Yellow Pages service on the WAP platform. This will enable users to access over 400,000 business listings through mobile phones anywhere in the world. This service is the first of its kind in India and is available to users having WAP enabled mobile … Continue reading “Sulekha Yellow Pages Available in WAP Enabled Mobile Phones”

BSNL to launch sub 1000 rupee handsets under BSNL phones banner

BSNL aims to capture the low price market by launching handsets priced at Rs.1000 and below. It is in talks with Taiwanese and Chinese handset manufacturers for rolling out the sub-Rs 1,000 handset, which will be offered on the GSM platform.  The telco will sell the mobiles under the ‘BSNL phones’ banner.Sources say that the … Continue reading “BSNL to launch sub 1000 rupee handsets under BSNL phones banner”

Reliance Communications ties up for Nokia 1255 priced at Rs.2000

Finnish mobile handset manufacturer Nokia and Reliance Communications Ltd have joined hands to market the Nokia 1255 mobile handset in India at a price of Rs 1,999. thehindubusinessline reports This is Nokia’s maiden offer of a CDMA handset in the sub Rs 2,000 range and is aimed at first time mobile users. There are, however, … Continue reading “Reliance Communications ties up for Nokia 1255 priced at Rs.2000”

Motorola , LG and now its Nokia’s turn to name their phones

Nokia is joining the bandwagon – naming the phones instead of giving them numbers. Motorola’s RAZR SLVR and PEBL might have enjoyed great sales just because of their attractive names. LG’s Chocolate also is a hit. Nokia’s is known not to concentrate on thin phones like Motorola or Samsung do. Naming of phones is the … Continue reading “Motorola , LG and now its Nokia’s turn to name their phones”