Zune phone is coming

Apple’s iPod was a winner. Microsoft Zune entered the market after iPod Nano and is still struggling hard for market share. Now after the official launch of Apple’s iPhone, who knows , Microsoft might be putting together the Zune Phone.

some info

  • might not run windows mobile
  • mostly sport zune/ xbox interface
  • might not be available until early next year

Folks !! iPhone is coming in June

via [crunchgear]

Sony Ericsson completes UIQ acquisition

uiqSony Ericsson completed the acquisition of the Swedish software company UIQ Technology AB from Symbian Ltd. UIQ Technology, which uses Symbian OS, licenses the UIQ user interface and application development platform to mobile phone vendors worldwide.

Sony Ericsson has already used UIQ 3.0 in the P990 smartphone, M600 messaging phone and W950 Walkman phone.

UIQ Technology will operate as a separate business subsidiary of Sony Ericsson.

via [UIQ]

iPhone GUI based Iphony for Palm forces Apple to threaten Blogger

The iPhone fever seems to have hit some Palm addicts.

There was a iPhone like launcher utility which was launched a certain while ago. Its called Iphony.

But Apple seems to have taken this seriously and forced a blogger to remove links to the App.
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Folks , you can head over here to see the video:PDA Mexico

via: [engadgetmobile]

Sony Ericsson W200 budget walkman phone

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Sony Ericsson today announced a budget walkman phone W200i.

The phone can store upto 37 Audio tracks in its 128MB default Memory Stick Micro. It supports upto 1GB memory expansion.

Theres also a VGA Cam and FM radio to add to the features.

No word on the pricing yet.

Nokia launches updated N93i

Nokia is not going to let the NSeries fever go. One more new launch today. The Nokia N93 got a facelift and the N93i is out.

Nokia has tied up with Vox and the phone might be preconfigured for direct media uploads. The N93i could be called the N93 on a diet. It looks

the same apart from the metallic touch and the slight weight reduction.
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Features

  • The features are mostly same as the N93
  • 3.2 Megapixel Camera with VGA recording
  • 16 Million Colors Primary Display
  • 1 GB microSD card part of the retail package

Price

The phone is expected to be priced at Rs.35000 (800 USD)

Nokia N93i 


Nokia announces N76, Competion for Moto Razr ?

At CES Today , Nokia announced the N76 which is the latest entrant to the N Series family. Looks like the guys at Nokia want to give some competition for Motorola Razr. The phone is about .5mm thick weighs 115g .

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Features

  • 3g
  • 2 Megapixel Cam
  • microSD Memory Expansion
  • FM Radio
  • Bluetooth version 2.0
  • External Display

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Price

This one might be priced at around 500 USD which is about Rs.20000-25000 range.

Availability

Q1 2007

 More info about Nokia N76

Nokia announces new bluetooth headsets

Nokia today announced 3 new bluetooth headsets at the CES at Las Vegas.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-301

Match your headset to suit your mood with the interchangeable, stylish covers on the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-301. Available in either a light or a dark variant, choose cover colors ranging from ‘pink flower’ to ‘deep plum’, and many more. This headset will keep you talking for up to seven hours or it will survive on standby for up to 200 hours. Convenient keys for controlling your call functions, including redialing and voice dial activation*, will keep you on the go while you communicate.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-201

Communicate in comfort with this small and compact Bluetooth headset, designed to fit in almost any ear. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-201 has a soft earpiece wheel which you can easily adjust for an individual fit or choose from three different earbud sizes, included inbox. Available in stylish black, this Bluetooth headset has up to five and a half hours of talk time and up to 150 hours on standby. Control your conversations with on/off, answer/end and volume keys. You can even redial or reject your calls or use the voice dialing activation* or audio transfer with a compatible mobile device. Staying on track with the headset’s operation is easy with its red and greed LED indicators.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-100

The ideal companion for a first-time Bluetooth user, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-100 is a simple and affordable addition to Nokia’s Bluetooth family. Small and lightweight at 11g, this headset will keep you talking for up to six and a half hours or up to 150 hours on standby. Give your headset a personal touch with a choice of colorful in-box earloops. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-100 is economic and efficient without compromising audio quality.
The three headsets are expected to be available globally in the first quarter of 2007.

The Hutch Saga continues

The rumors have started again. Reports suggest that the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa group is believed to be considering a sale of its telecom business. The sale might include Hutchison Essar as well. Hutch has postponed its IPO in India so many times.

Vodafone has shown interest in taking over Hutchison Essar. Its willing to offer upto 13.5 Billion Dollars for the deal. Reliance is reported to have teamed up with Blackstone Ventures and is willing to offer upto 15 Billion Dollars.

Its interesting to note that Vodafone has an 10% stake in Bharti Airtel  which is valued at  close to 1.4 Billion pounds. But  there is a no compete attached to this deal.

We still need to wait and see the turn of events.

[ibnlive ]

Nokia announces 6300, 6290, 6086 and 2626

Nokia today announced 4 new mobile phones at the Nokia’s annual Capital Market Days at Amsterdam.The list includes 3 mid-range models – 6300,6290,6086 and an entry level model- 2626.All four models are expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2007.

Nokia 6300

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Nokia 6290

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�Nokia 6086
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Nokia 2626
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Nokia Lamborghini launch 8800 Sirocco Limited Edition Phone

Nokia and Lamborghini have teamed up for a a limited edition Nokia 8800 Sirocco phone.

The phone features special Lamborghini themes and ring tones as well as a video documentary.

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Mostly software and cosmetic changes can be seen in this phone. It also sports Lamborghini made ball bearings in the slider mechanism.

Only 500 of the phones will be made and will only be available from Lamborghini dealerships.

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Apple’s iPhone might be out in 2007

Unconfirmed reports suggest that Apple’s iPod like phone which was rumoured sometime ago will be available for purchase in early 2007.

Apple has recently placed an order for over 12 million iPhones.

It might have a 3.0 Megapixel camera and iTunes integration.

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Gresso enters luxury phone market

Gresso_luxury_phone.jpgVertu, Mobiado and Bang & Olufsen seem to be getting competion. A new company named Gresso, based out of Russia has entered the luxury phone market.The Gresso Luxury Phone is made of gold and African Blackwood.

The case of the phone is made from Gold and African Blackwood, which age is more than 200 years. Every Gresso phone is unique and singular. Two identical phones do not exist, as well as in the nature there are no two identical trees.

Initially, phones will be on sale only in Russia.

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