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Sony Ericsson T270, T280, R300 Radio and R306 Radio – 4 new handsets to choose from!

Sony Ericsson launched four new handsets in New Delhi – T270, T280, R300 Radio and R306 Radio.

Sony Ericsson T270

A slim candy bar handset that has a glass finish.

Specs at a glance:
• Slim design – width 13mm
• Speaker phone
• FM Radio
• WAP 2.0 XHTML
• No Camera
• Music tones – (MP3)
• Bluetooth technology
• Navigation key
• Picture wallpaper and Wallpaper animation
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Stopwatch, Tasks, Timer
• Java
• Polyphonic ringtones Continue reading “Sony Ericsson T270, T280, R300 Radio and R306 Radio – 4 new handsets to choose from!”

Virtual Keyboard from Nokia

Nowadays mobile companies are filing patents one after another. Nokia has once again filed a patent for Virtual keyboard. This patent is regarding an upcoming Nokia device, which will have a virtual keyboard. Nokia’s phone will have digital camera located in front side of the phone, which will capture movement and position of the user’s fingers and project them on a virtual keyboard. Continue reading “Virtual Keyboard from Nokia”

Mobile Hazard – Use of mobile phones affecting sleep patterns

Fonearena had covered the story of mobile phones affecting sleep patterns according to a research.

Another study funded by the Mobile Manufacturers Association, undertaken by the Electromagnetic Academy based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in the United States, has concluded that mobile phones severely disrupt sleep patterns.

“According to the study, monitoring under laboratory conditions showed the initial ‘light’ phases of sleep in the subjects were affected. In addition, “exposure to 884 MHz wireless signals, components of sleep, believed to be important for recovery from daily wear and tear, are adversely affected.” The research also found that those exposed to mobile phones during their sleep appear to have more headaches, than those not exposed.”

While France has recently become the latest country to advice against excessive use of mobile phones, particularly by children, it is clear that other countries need to follow suit.

Transparent Concept Phone

Concept phone are always alluring and innovative. Here is a concept phone that might not have seen before, this phone is completely transparent and see through.

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The LG KW838 Chocolate

I am a Reliance user and have been meaning to upgrade my handset for a very long time. I have a Nokia 6325 which is a neat handset, but lets face it, in the world of 3-5 megapixel cameras, MicroSD memory card options, Bluetooth, GPRS, GSM etc, this handset is antiquated.

But Reliance has few upgrade options that along with features, look super chic too. I don’t want a Black Berry, LG Chocolate hasn’t enough features, and the Nokia handsets by Reliance are just not good looking enough.

And then I come across this news item:

The latest LG Chocolate Phone KW838 can handle both CDMA and GSM cell phone signals. Continue reading “The LG KW838 Chocolate”

Swarovski crystals in Platinum – if you fancy a shiny Motorola KRZR

The handset is engraved with 336 Swarovski crystals in a platinum base, and has been custom made by Goldstriker, famous for custom made precious phones and gadgets at a price of $1200.

While Justamp calls it “super luxurious”, Intomobile calls it “gaudy and ostentatious vulgarity.”

Just a matter of perspective?? What do you think?

HTC Pharos P3470 – Very plain and very run-of-the-mill looks

When you see the pictures of the HTC Pharos P3470 and read its specifications, you will be forced to wonder why HTC has even bothered with such a model, especially after the success of the HTC Touch and HTC Dual Touch.

The only probable explanation is that this handset has been launched to bring up the lower-end of HTC’s line up.

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Cigarette Packet Looking Mobile

Now this is something really interesting and will certainly interest chain smoking mobile handset users. You must be wondering why I am saying like this; I will tell you, a Chinese company has come up with a cheap $100 mobile which not only looks like a packet of cigarettes but also can hold up to 7 fags inside its casing. Continue reading “Cigarette Packet Looking Mobile”

Sony Ericsson Maria Sharapova pics

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We had covered the story about Sony Ericsson roping in Tennis star Mari Sharapova some time back. Now the proof is out . Some latest pics show Maria posing with the Sony Ericsson slider phone.

Im damn sure that the phone she is using is a Sony Ericsson W580i

More pics below

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Germany says Boycott Nokia

After Nokia announced that they are closing their Germany based manufacturing facility at Bochum, Germans went berserk. They were very angry with Nokia’s closure and the reasons that the company has cited. Continue reading “Germany says Boycott Nokia”

ASUS P750 PDA launched in India

ASUS P750 PDA has been launched in India. One more smart phone release and this one is, at first glance, quite plain looking.

The handset is a complete business applications and connectivity set that will allow users to carry their office communication device in their palms.

Specs at a glance:

• Weight 5.1 oz
• Dimensions 4.4 x 2.3 x 0.7 inches
• TFT Display 2.8 inches
• 64 MB RAM
• Windows Mobile 6 Professional

Features:

• HSDPA3.6Mbps
• Bluetooth V2.0+ EDR
• WiFi
• USB 1.1
• Triband GSM (GSM 900/1800/1900)
• 3.5G high speed network coverage
• Built-in GPS antenna
• 3.2 Megapixel Camera
• Autofocus
• Recordable Image Formats: JPG
• Camcorder: 320x240pixel , 15frame/sec
• Recordable Video Formats: 3GPP, MPEG4
• Touch Screen Continue reading “ASUS P750 PDA launched in India”

Animated SMS’

Sending and receiving SMS is growing at rapid pace. People are so much into sending SMS that a new SMS language has come up and most of the SMS are written in that language, they way it used to be for instant messengers. Continue reading “Animated SMS’”

BSNL to launch CDMA services

By mid-2008, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, BSNL, will offer CDMA services to mobile users across the country.

The application rendered by BSNL for a full-fledged CDMA mobility license has been approved. Since BSNL is State-owned, it was exempted from shelling out Rs 1,651-crores entry fee, performance bank guarantee fee etc for the CDMA license.

“The initial investment for this project will be approximately $500 million,” said BSNL CMD, Kuldeep Goyal.

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SMS Alerts in Chhattisgarh to inform if Rice is available at the Ration Store

The Chhattisgarh government has launched a scheme under which families who qualify to receive 35 kilos Rice at subsidised rates (Rs 3 per kilo) under the Public Distribution System (PDS), will be intimated about the availability of the grain at Ration centres by SMS.

This facility will be provided from 26th January, Republic Day.

According to sources, the poverty-stricken families will have to register details of their mobile phones at the website of the food and civil supplies department, along with details of their nearest PDS shop. Continue reading “SMS Alerts in Chhattisgarh to inform if Rice is available at the Ration Store”

iGoogle Updated for iPhone

iphone igoogle iGoogle and iPhone have something in common. No, no I am not talking about the “i”. The popularity of iPhone is widespread and people in different regions are waiting for the iPhone to launch, the grey market in flooded with unlocked iPhones. iPhone being a one of its kind device, which helps you make calls, listen to music and also access Internet. Continue reading “iGoogle Updated for iPhone”