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After Hinglish messages in T9 was launched, Spice Telecom has now launched a new service called the ‘Spice Local Lingo’.
With ‘Spice Local Lingo’ one can send SMS in twelve Indian languages that include Hindi, Kannada, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Bengali and Urdu, in their script.
Continue reading “SPICE up your messages in your mother tongue”
Send messages in Hinglish as T9 will now be available in Hinglish.
Supplied by Nuance Communications, the software offers advanced alphabetic input prediction in Hinglish. Mobile phone and PDA users will now be able to write SMS text messages, mobile instant messages, and wireless emails in a language that is a popular mode of communication in India.
T9 in Hinglish joins the T9 versions in Japanese, Chinese and Korean developed by Tegic Communications, which was taken over by Nuance in August this year.
The launch of Hinglish T9 is also momentous in more ways than one.
On December 3rd, SMS turned 15. It was 15 years ago that the first SMS was sent. It has been a long journey since then..with SMSs becoming the most popular tool for communication. Billions of SMSs are sent worldwide!
Will the Hinglish T9 feature make communication easier and fun for you?
Via: Techtree
Samsung has launched a new handset SGH–P180 with UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) Technology that enables seamless switch between Wi-Fi and GSM networks.
Specifications:
• Triband GSM (900/1800/1900)
• EDGE/GPRS
• UMA connectivity
• 2″ 65K Color, 128×16 px TFT display
• 1″ 96×96. monocrome STN external display
• Weight 93 grams
• 880 mAh Li-ion battery
Although LG Shine in Titanium was launched worldwide way back in July 2007, the handset was formally introduced in India on November 4, 2007.
The LG Shine Titanium is claimed to be the only mobile phone in the market with a Titanium finish metal body.
The model has been launched in both the bar and slider models.
Features:
• 2 megapixel camera
• Expandable Memory up to 1 GB
• 2.2-inches LCD screen
• GPRS and EDGE compatible
• Bluetooth (with A2DP)
• USB connectivity Continue reading “LG launches Shine Titanium”
Asus India formally launched two models in India, the Asus M530w and Asus P526. Although the Taiwanese giant is better known for its laptops, but also produces competitive mobile phones.
Asus M530w
The Asus M530w is a 3G enabled handset that weighs 135 grams that comes with an Auto Sync feature that enables the phone to transfer data directly to a server, thus creating back up files. Information will be retrievable in case of loss or theft of the handset.
Specifications:
• 2.4 inches TFT display
• 320X240 resolution
• Built-in flash memory of 256 MB
• 64 MB SDRAM
Features:
• Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
• Windows Live Messenger
• Media Player
• 416Mhz CPU
• Bluetooth 2.0
• Video Conferencing
• Wi-fi
• 3G
• MicroSD slot
• Qwerty keyboard
• 2 megapixel camera
• Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 Mhz)
• ClearVue Document Viewer
• Business Card recognition
Price:
At Rs 20,900 the handset is very competitively priced.
Asus P526
A smart phone that has unassuming looks but stands a winner on account of its user friendly features, the Asus P526 weighs just 115 grams and comes with a smart leather case to protect its screen.
Specifications:
• 2.6 inch TFT display
• 65 K colours
• 240X320 resolution
• 128 MB Flash memory
• 64 MB SDRAM
Features:
• Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
• Smart dial that automatically fetches contact list as number is being dialled
• GPRS and Bluetooth
• MicroSD slot
• 2 megapixel camera
• Remote Presenter
• My Secret Function – to protect documents etc
Price:
Rs 16,990 exclusive of taxes as applicable.
Choosing a CDMA operator for low call costs is fine. But if you are seriously unhappy about the handsets you are restricted to choose from, Samsung launched Samsung Max, the first open market CDMA handset in India.
“The availability of CDMA phones in the open market will provide Indian consumers freedom to choose network operator’s of their choice,” said Hyundai Kim, Vice President and Head – CDMA Division, Samsung Telecommunications India.
So you can not only choose to upgrade to the Samsung Max, availability of the handset in the open market will empower you to choose the operator too!
The Max is a slider multimedia phone that includes customised “Indian” features such as an Indian Calendar, a ‘panchang’, mobile prayer, a Cricket scorer and Hinglish SMS.
The Vertu, as the company puts is, “is for individuals who only accept the best”.
At a price tag of Rs 3, 26,000 it is not difficult to imagine why.
Vertu handsets, hand crafted in England is a formidable style statement since 1983. The company launched the Vertu Ascent Ti in India on 27 November, 2007.
The handset is crafted in Titanium (Ti) which is a non-corrosive element with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. It is also known for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures. Continue reading “Vertu Ascent Ti Now in India”
LG Electronics India Private Limited announced the launch of two new colour handsets; the KG 288, and the KG 285 for GSM users in India.
Even though these two models are entry level handsets targeting the low end of the user spectrum, they are rich with features to enable users to enjoy more features without paying through the roof.
They do not care much for features. They are not a name to reckon with in the mobile business. But they generate products consistently, and do have a following amongst “value for money” buyers.
The Xenium range of mobile phones from Philips has been in the news since 2001 for its long lasting battery. With the introduction of several new models in the same range, the long lasting battery phone will now have a slicker and trendier look.
Models:
The Sagem Blue 454x, a light weight and slim mobile phone was launched by the company’s National distributor Pratham Telecom on 16 November, 2007.
The handset targets the widest selling instrument section, the mid-range section with its unbeatable price of Rs 4699.
The handset weighs a mere 75 grams and measures less than 10.3mm.
The slim and stylish design can store up to 500 contacts, 300 messages, and comes equipped with an extra battery as well.
“The Indian market and potential for the mid range handsets is huge. Bleu foresees tapping a large chunk of the audience in this segment and therefore they introduced Bleu 454x in India.” said Mr Sajal Roy – Senior General Manager -Pratham Telecom (I) Pvt. Ltd
Specifications:
• FM-Radio; MP3 player
• VGA Camera – Video Recording and Playback
• Expandable phone Memory, with T-Flash
• SMS/MMS/GPRS
• Polyphonic ring-tones
• Java Enabled
The Sagem Bleu 454x is priced at Rs.4699.
via : Indiainfoline.com
A prototype of the Samsung U940 was released on 16 November 2007.
The handset is similar to the F700 which is an exclusive Vodafone handset in the UK, with a few changes in features.
This CDMA handset has a 2 mega pixel camera and a vertical slide out QWERTY keyboard. The user interface is not stylus reliant, but will work better with finger touch.
For navigation ease, get your very own HTC Touch Cruise
Equipped with a built-in GPS receiver and TomTom Navigator 6 software, with the HTC Touch Cruise, navigation will like taking a breath; easy, subconscious and invigorating. The handset is sleek and compact, with power packed features.
The Indian Government has announced its 3G policy today
Till now in India a GSM or 3G Handet makes no difference. Most Smartphones are have 3G , but never used.
Time might have come for us to use the 3G feature in our phones.
Government is opening up the battle for GSM players and CDMA (EVDO) players
Bidding among the operators might start shortly.
Nokia made a great new addition to its list of Internet Tablets. The Nokia N810 is a neat upgrade to the N800
Highlights
Mobile browsing on such a device is as good as on a PC.
Nokia N810 with Gizmo
Nokia N810 with Skype
It tablet is expected to start shipping mid November with an estimated retail price of 479 USD about Rs.20000.
No info if it will available in India.
Google Phone or gPhone is expected to arrive anytime – this is a rumor for sure.
But some real news Google SMS debuts in India in beta mode.
Users need to send a text message to 54664 (5GOOG) . 5GOOG works only on a T9 keypad beware.
We checked the Weather in chennai and we got this response in the online demo.
Continue reading “Google SMS comes to India , still in beta”
