Preview Video: Opera Mini for iPhone

It has been a few days since Opera submitted Opera Mini for iPhone in the App Store for approval. As expected, nothing has been heard from the Cupertinos about the rejection or acceptance of the app so far. While all of us wait for the decision to come, here is the first preview video of how Opera Mini looks and performs on the iPhone.

The video touches the following aspects of browser which can be a pretty good alternative to the Safari for iPhone browser:

• Speedy browsing be it on a 2G network or a 3G network.
• Tabbed browsing in action.
• Speed Test in which Opera Mini comfortably beats Apple’s Safari.
• Zoom in.
• Pan around the web page.
• Smooth scrolling.

I don’t know about you but Opera Mini for iPhone is pretty good as it offers you the option to browse much fast even on a 2G network. So will you install the Opera Mini once Apple approves of it ?

Windows Phone 7 3D based game Harvest

One of the things to admire about the upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series is that it is a pretty powerful and portable gaming device. That’s one thing. But what about a demo or some gaming action that truly shows the performance of the upcoming Windows Mobile iteration. Folks at Engadget were at this when they paid a visit to the MIX10, and captured the gaming experience of the 3D based game Harvest. Video after the jump.

The game as you will observe from the demo is pretty smooth. The graphics quality and depth are absolutely amazing. On top of that you can continue this game on your PC or Xbox as per the requirements. Combine all these impressions and you will say I really need to take hold of the Windows Phone 7 device when it arrives in September.

Memeo Is Bringing A Google Docs Reader To The iPad

This Saturday, Apple will be releasing the iPad to the masses, and you can be sure that one of the first things people will do when they get their hands on the device is explore what awaits them on the App Store. For anyone who regularly uses Google Docs in the workplace, one of the most appealing apps is likely going to be Memeo’s Connect Reader, which will allow users to download and natively view all of their Google Docs files on their iPads. We got a sneak peek at the free application, which will launch the same day as the iPad.
The application allows users of any Google Docs account (be it normal or Premiere) to automatically download and store their Docs, which they can then view using the iPad’s document viewer that’s been integrated into Memeo’s app. The viewer supports a range of popular formats, including Office, Apple’s iWork formats, and docs created in Google’s online editor (which are downloaded as HTML to preserve formatting).
So why is this important? First, given the current battle waging between Apple and Google, it’s unlikely that Apple would even approve a Google-made Docs app at all.  But Google Docs is popular enough that it would be unwise for Apple to ban the service from the iPad entirely — users would just make the jump to the upcoming Google tablets.  Memeo thinks that it and other independent third parties are well positioned in the current situation, as they’ll be able to provide services to bridge this gap.  It’s also worth pointing out that Steve Jobs allegedly sent an email stating that the iPad would support importing Google Docs to the iPad through iWork or iDisk.
We last wrote about Memeo in January, when Google started allowing users to upload any type of file to Google Docs, effectively allowing them to use it for online storage. Memeo was one of Google’s preferred partners for the launch, and their desktop sync software has already been adopted by 40% of Google’s enterprise customers (defined as companies with 1000+ seats).

Spotify for iPhone v0.4 hits the App Store, brings sync over WiFi and more

Spotify for iPhone has been updated to v0.4 and is now available for download from the App Store. Spotify folks are pretty upbeat about getting app approved at a remarkably fast pace. The app which is basically a music streaming service allows you to listen to the favorite tracks of your liked artist. v0.4 brings a handful of features which are listed after the jump.

Spotify for iPhone 0.4 features

* Last.fm scrobbling.
* The ability to open and play Spotify links e.g. straight from your Facebook app or browser.
* Save time and space by using tracks already stored on your iPod in your playlists – there’s no need to sync those track anymore.
* Save and find your favourite tracks and albums with the Starred playlist and Star buttons (also coming to the desktop version soon!).
* Support for listening at 96 kb/s for more efficient streaming on slow connections.
* Spotify remembers when you were when you quit and starts up at the same location.
* The ability to sync your purchased Spotify tracks over Wifi.
* A new look for albums and playlists.
* The ability to set playlist as collaborative or not.
* The ability to search in playlists.
* The ability to create a new playlist from the Add to Playlist view.
* Playlists named “-” show up as separators.
* Album reviews added to album view.
* Volume slider uses system volume.
* Volume normalization option added

Download Spotify for iPhone v0.4

Windows Phone 7 apps demo on HTC HD2

It seems we will be hearing a lot from the HTCPedia folks about the ported Windows Phone 7 ROM on HTC HD2. Just now we shared with you the first video proof which confirmed that the port thing was real and wasn’t the one to throw in the fake bin. To add to that, another video has been shared which shows some of the  Windows Phone 7 Series apps running on HD2. Video after the break.

The video shows the demo of the following apps:

• Calculator.
• Calendar.
• Internet Explorer.

These apps ran just fin. As a matter of fact, the browser app showed a pretty smooth performance as well. Pinch to zoom in and zoom out were working the way you would expect them to do. So, how excited are you about this incredible development?

Doors closing to Google in China mobile market

BEIJING: Google's censorship battle with Beijing may cost the US giant more than its stake in the regular Internet in China -- the door may also be slamming shut on its bid to conquer the mobile web market.

Mobile operators and handset manufacturers already seem to be turning their backs on the US firm, after it re-routed its Chinese search engine traffic to its Hong Kong site last week to evade Beijing's vast army of censors.

China has the world's largest mobile market of more than 750 million subscribers, many of whom access the web on their handsets.

And experts say China Mobile and China Unicom -- the main players -- will be hard-pressed to maintain ties with Google.

"For state-owned companies, it probably is a must (to abandon Google). For private companies, it's a practical decision," said Eric Wen, head of Internet and media research at Mirae Asset Securities in Hong Kong.

"If Google.com.hk is unstable or could even be shut down, a logical choice is not to work with Google."

Already, the writing on the wall is not good for the US Internet titan.

The company said Monday its mobile Internet services were "partially blocked" in mainland China, but it was not immediately clear whether the interruption was a retaliatory move by China, or a service glitch.

China Mobile, the country's top cellphone operator with 533 million subscribers at the end of February, uses Google's search engine on its mobile Internet home page. Officials refused to comment on future plans.

China Unicom, number two in the market with 151 million subscribers, has decided to remove Google's search function from new handsets, the Financial Times reported, quoting company president Lu Yimin.

A Unicom spokeswoman told AFP that there is currently no "direct cooperation" with Google on search services, and that handset manufacturers decide themselves on a search engine provider.

The spokeswoman added that in choosing a partner for mobile search, Unicom would favour "cooperation in line with China's laws" -- hinting that an uncensored Google would not be welcome.

Patrice Nordey, an expert on high-tech issues in Asia for Atelier BNP Paribas, says even without formal announcements from the Chinese mobile heavyweights, their choice "seems inevitable".

In a bid to placate nervous Chinese operators, handset makers are likely to strip the Google search function from mobiles powered by the US firm's Android operating system.

Motorola, the biggest US mobile maker, has reportedly already made that choice for its phones sold in China. The company refused to comment when contacted by AFP.

Analysts said while Google no longer makes any money from Android -- the technology was shared with other firms through the Open Handset Alliance -- it loses a competitive advantage if its search engine is not part of the package.

"Android is the weapon in Google's long-term strategy to break into and saturate the mobile Internet market" with its associated services, Nordey said.

"Google made it its Trojan horse, because it figured that if the world's first billion Internet users were on PCs, the second billion would use their mobiles," he said.

"In such a competitive market, Google needed China, the world's top user of Android-powered phones."

China today offers only a small fraction of Google's global sales, and experts say the long-term loss in the world's largest Internet market is difficult to calculate.

Shaun Rein, director of China Market Research, said the beneficiary could be Microsoft with its upstart Bing search engine, which has a Chinese version and the company's global heft behind it.

"A lot of mobile phones are rumoured to be dropping Google and going to work with Bing," Rein said. AGENCIES

Next generation iPhone to be named iPhone HD, coming on 22 June

It seems as if the iPhone rumor mill is going to be pretty hot, active and busy this time around. The month of June and July is still a fair distance away but the rumors have already started to fly around and are creating quite a buzz. The latest round of rumor with Engadget at the center suggests that the next generation of iPhone will be named iPhone HD and will arrive on 22 June as it has in the past. The closeness of this rumor to reality is examined after the jump.

In light of  the recent rumored specification shared by John Gruber as a reaction to WSJ’s report of Apple working on two versions of iPhone, it would only make sense to call the next iteration of Apple’s premium gadget as iPhone HD instead of iPhone 4G, since the phone would provide a 960 × 640 display. Why stop there? There is even a possibility of the iPhone camera capturing HD quality images. Personally I wouldn’t mind getting this rich feature. What about you?

New iPhones in works, one may be for Verizon- says WSJ

Everyone had an idea that iPhone 4G is in works these days and will be coming to us later this year but now we have got the confirmation from the Wall Street Journal who not only have confirmed that iPhone 4G is in works but they have also said that Verizon will have its iPhone this time(we have heard that a lot of time as well). Sources claim that the “next iPhone is being manufactured by Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry,” which just so happens to be the same outfit responsible for crafting all prior iPhones. That’s according to “people briefed on the matter” and sourced by the Wall Street Journal.

iPhone 4G Concept

After all the above speculations Engadget reported that they were informed that the next-generation iPhone would be announced on June 22nd and will be named ‘iPhone HD’. That certainly makes sense given that Apple almost certainly has to up the pixel count in order to rival the EVO 4G, HD2 and all of those other high-res handsets. We cannot say that next iPhone is going to be named that like that but is surely going to be a HD phone.

John Gruber also made some predictions about the iPhone and says that the next model will have an A4-class SoC, a 960 x 640 display, a front-facing camera, and that iPhone OS 4.0 will enable third-party multitasking, well we are glad to hear that from him.

iPhone 4.0 Information and Release Date Leaked

The iPhone 4.0 is much awaited by the apple fans. Electricpig have repored with refrence to Wall Street Journal that rumoured iPhone 4.0 will be released in the Summer, around the same time
as previous iPhones have dropped. So this seems to be coming in June 2010. It is further revealed with refrence to Fireball’s John Gruber that the new iPhone 4.0 will have a super sharp 960×640 screen (Sharper than any smartphone on the market right now), a processor based on Apple’s A4 system on a chip as seen in the iPad, and a front facing camera for video chats. The iPhone 4.0 OS will also finally allow for third party multitasking.

Google: A big fat liar about Nexus One’s screen resolution

Google these days seems to find itself on the wrong end of the road be it the  end of its search operation in China or be it  the not so successful Nexus One. The main focus of this post is Nexus One and its falsely claimed touch screen resolution. According to the search engine giants, the Google Phone has a touch screen with 800*480 pixels resolution. Start counting the pixels and you will yourself know the actual resolution.

It turns out that the screen resolution is half of what is officially stated in the phone’s spec sheet. 392*653 pixels is the real deal here, which once again questions Google’s thinking behind terming it as a super-phone. It is because of this very low resolution that users of the first Android 2.1 phone are complaining the blurry nature of text appearing on the display screen. How hurt are you knowing this pretty unpleasant fact?

[via BGR]

Facebook Frenemies

In the ancient “pre-Facebook days” we would never have called each other friends; we would have called ourselves “barely-civil-to-each-other” individuals who had the misfortune of sharing the same classroom, who would have gladly killed each other – had society (read school authorities) not intervened. We would never, even if we were the only two persons alive, have had a friendly pillow fight, played a poker match together, or bothered to know 25 random things about each other. Facebook, however, changed that.

A little background
It all began when a certain school classmate of ours, upon acquiring a MBBS degree, realised that there’s more to the world than studying the root causes behind the 150-or-so types of headaches. So after living like a hermit during the course of her academic pursuits, she felt a strong urge to reconnect with all her old friends – or classmates to be more precise. Coincidently, this was also the phase, when, according to her, she “discovered technology”, by which she actually meant Facebook. What started off as an out-of-the-blue message from her, proposing a 10-year class reunion, gave way to a sudden barrage of friend requests that resulted in a whopping influx of 37 people to my friends list, and this is how I ended up adding my nemesis from school days as a “friend” on my Facebook account.

Blast from the past
Yes! I may have accepted my archrival’s Facebook friend request but if truth be told, Facebook cannot make us the best of friends. And No! I am not interested in knowing her cat’s pooping habits or what colour she may be wearing today. The girl may have transformed from the short, geeky, freckle face into a drop-dead gorgeous chick and although her Facebook album showcases her drastic change in physical appearance, should I be expected to turn into a fan? Not while I can still recall the almost sadistic pleasure she got by going the extra mile to get me in trouble.
I also find it very amusing how excited she seems to be to see my photographs, making it a point to comment on almost each of them, or at least “liking” them in case she decides to spare me her comments following by an overdose of exclamation marks. I really won’t be surprised if after a while the numeric “1” key that sadly shares its space with this over-used punctuation mark wears out. As if that wasn’t enough, does she really have to be so active on Facebook? It’s none of my business really, but I fail to understand why anyone would want her entire friend list to know which crop she is harvesting in FarmVille or which character of the Friends TV show she is. Also, is it really necessary to invite me to all the groups she joins? The fact that I have repeatedly ignored invitations to join pointless groups like “Buck Fush” or “Blah” should get the message across. The girl has driven me to the point when she will soon be receiving an invitation for the group “I simply can’t take a hint” from me. Sadly, due to certain reasons, I can’t even opt out and delete her from my friends list. I do, however, plan to visit the Facebook privacy page, when I am not feeling so lazy.

Looking beyond
On the positive side, I look forward to meeting my old classmates, if just out of mere curiosity. Facebook has made possible the reconnection of 37 people – in a matter of just three days. On the other hand, in the 90’s, it would have taken at least weeks to track down everyone. It’s also wonderful to reconnect with friends with whom I had lost contact after passing out from school. Though a little surprising, it is great that people from outside the city are also making plans to come to Karachi in order to attend the reunion.
Technology has definitely brought the world closer, and has given the phrase “it’s a small world” a whole new meaning. The annoying part of Facebook is the constant bombardment of notifications, alerts, status updates, private messages, invitations to join groups or sign petitions, and the gargantuan number of applications, to name a few. Unless of course, one makes generous use of their privacy settings page, which lazy people like me seldom do.
March 26, 2010 is the date set for the reunion. Let’s see how it turns out. And yes! In a strange way I look forward to meeting you my dear old “friend”.

How Google Android is luring smart phone OS makers with confectioneries.

If you’re feeling famished and have some money to spare, then don’t look beyond Google’s most recent assortment of savoury treats – the delectable “Éclair”, the appetising “Donut” and the mouth-watering “Cupcake”. Yes, all of these are words now linked with Android, Google’s brand new operating system (OS) for mobile devices.
Although still an infant on most counts, Android has had a promising start in the fiercely competitive mobile OS market that was dominated by the likes of behemoths such as Research In Motion’s Blackberry OS, Apple’s iPhone OS, Microsoft’s Windows Mobile and the Symbian Foundation’s Symbian OS. This is evident from the stir it caused when Gartner Inc, an independent research firm, declared that Android had attained almost four per cent of the smartphone OS market and 14.5 per cent of the mobile OS market in less than a year.
What’s more? Analysts at Gartner predict that by the end of 2012, sales of Android-flavoured smartphones will stand at 94.5 million or 18 per cent of the global smartphone market – second only to Symbian-based smartphones. That, in itself, is a phenomenal leap of nearly 450 per cent from last year’s statistics alone.So the question is – what is it about Android that has some of the world’s biggest mobile phone makers opting for it in increasingly large numbers? Mobile phone giants such as Samsung, LG, Motorola and HTC have all launched a myriad of Android-based devices in the recent months. Taiwanese manufacturer HTC takes the lead with its current portfolio of six Android phones, closely followed by Motorola with five. Moreover, mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson is expected to jump on the bandwagon with an Android-equipped offering going on sale in the first quarter of 2010.
Perhaps it is the open-source nature of this OS that is primarily propelling this shift, coupled with Google’s uncanny ability to churn out regular, free-of-cost, updates of the OS – each named after a scrumptious confectionary. Whatever it may be, the underlying functionality that Android offers is an element that can never be discounted – something we discovered during our extensive testing of Android OS 1.5 (Cupcake), on the HTC Hero.

Ovi Store Restored, Updated, & New Mobile Client Available, but not for N900

Many of you will of realized, or of read, that the last couple of days, Ovi Store has been offline, and important work has been carried out, updating the service, refreshing the UI, but more importantly, adding more custom, user preferences which have been requested over the recent months.  
There is also a new mobile Ovi Store client available, but sadly, its not compatible with the Nokia's Maemo device, the N900.  Simply launch Ovi Store on your device, and accept to update.  I'm afraid it forces installation to phone memory once again, and does not give the option to choose where you want to install this file.
This maybe due to the N900's current firmware, and things may change with the next PR1.2.

"We’re pleased to provide you with an update on recent enhancements to Ovi Store.   We have three main goals with this Store release: ·
Make it easier to browse, search and discover content·   Improve the quality of content reviews (eg: change from 3 to 5 star rating system)·         Provide more product information to help you decide what to buy When you click on a content item in this new version of Ovi Store, the details page offers more useful information.  It is now easier to find and scroll through example screenshots to decide what to download or purchase (see examples below)".
"Our new content rating system is based on feedback from our global user experience panels that preferred a 5 star system to our previous 3 star system.  We also learned in those feedback sessions that you wanted to see improvements in the content review system. With this release and going forward, only customers who have actually downloaded something may rate and/or comment on it.  In addition, you will know the reviewer’s device and when it was posted, ensuring the freshness and relevance of the user reviews you read".

MapQuest iPhone gets free voice navigation; TomTom lifetime map and traffic PNDs now available

Chalk up another two wins for cheap consumer GPS. Like Google Maps Navigation before it, the MapQuest 4 Mobile iPhone app has just now added gratis turn-by-turn voice directions... and ahead of schedule, TomTom has begun bundling its new 2010 Personal Navigation Devices, including the XL 340S and the XXL 540S -- with lifetime traffic and maps subscriptions. The latter are now available on Amazon for a $30-per-lifetime-subscription premium in a variety of increasingly feature-filled flavors, with helpful T (traffic), M (maps) and TM (traffic and maps) suffixes so you know which TomTom is which. If you prefer buying from brick and mortar, TomTom expects retail availability beginning in April. Full list of supported TomTom models and expected MSRP after the break.

HTC Desire Black Edition is Orange UK exclusive, coming in late part of April

Want to get to the bottom of the recent spotting, rumors and speculation surrounding the black color of HTC Desire? Let me start by saying that HTC Desire Black Edition is definitely a real thing. Wait, let me make it even better. It is expected to make an entry in late part of April. Is this news or what?

One thing that you should bear in mind is the fact that the bigger and black colored cousin of Nexus One will be an Orange exclusive handset. Who is telling all the good stuff you ask? Well, we have a pretty reliable source in Conor Maples, who is Orange UK’s PR person. So here we have it, Orange UK will be selling two editions of the best Android phone so far.

The more regular metal like Android phone will be hitting the shelves in earlier part of April, whereas the attractive Black edition will make you wait till the end of April. The question is are you willing to wait that much? Let us know via the comments?

[via Engadget and EuroDroid]

iPhone 4G to bring multitasking, 960*640 screen and a front facing camera

Here comes another item for the Apple rumor mill or more specifically iPhone 4G rumor mill. John Gruber of Daring Fireball is the latest entity to take a shot at the possible specifications for the next generation iPhone. According to him, iPhone 4G might be bringing the much needed multi-tasking, 960×640 resolution display screen, A4 processor chip,  and of course the front-facing camera.

Here is how Gruber styled the rumored specs while criticizing WSJ’s recent rumor of two iPhone 4G Models – GSM and CDMA:

Keep in mind there’s a big difference between “is” and “appears to be”. And they have no actual details of the next-generation iPhone. Nothing. Not the A4-family CPU system-on-a-chip. Not the 960 × 640 double-resolution display. Not the second front-facing camera. Not even the third-party multitasking in iPhone OS 4. All they have is that there’s going to be a new iPhone this summer, period. Thanks for the scoop, Yukari Iwatani Kane.

If you have been following the iPhone 4G stuff pretty closely, then you will recall that similar speculations have been voiced in the past such as the multitasking one and more. Recent rumors suggest that iPhone 4G will become equipped with a 5 megapixel camera, LED flash, Wireless 802.11n, dual core processor, live video chat and a Magic Mouse like touch-sensitive casing. iPhone 4G is expected to make its debut in July.

How true will these rumors prove to be or you want them to be? Let us know.

[via Gizmodo on Daring Fireball]

Apple may be working on iPhone for Verizon

Apple Inc appears to be working on a new iPhone model for No. 1 U.S. mobile carrier Verizon Wireless, the Wall Street Journal

Verizon Communications Inc shares surged on the news, rising 3.4 percent in after-hours trading, while the shares of AT&T Inc, the current exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the United States, fell 2.2 percent.
Apple is apparently developing a CDMA-compatible iPhone model that would work on Verizon's network, the Journal reported, citing people briefed on the matter.
An Apple spokeswoman said the company does not comment on rumors and speculation.
Verizon also declined to comment. Verizon Wireless is a venture of Verizon and Vodafone Group Plc.
When asked about the report, an AT&T spokesman said: "We have a great relationship with Apple and we don't comment on the specifics of that relationship."
AT&T also repeated previous comments that the iPhone "will be an important device for us for quite some time."
Apple has released a new iPhone model every summer for the past three years and is widely expected to do so this summer.
But a CDMA-compatible iPhone may come later in the year, the Journal report suggested.
Contract manufacturer Pegatron, a unit of Taiwan-based Asustek, is scheduled to start mass producing CDMA iPhones in September, the report said, citing one source. But it was unclear when Apple might start selling that model.
Broadpoint Amtech analyst Brian Marshall said it was "only a matter of time" before the iPhone landed with Verizon.
He said Verizon has a better network than AT&T and a larger base of customers. Marshall expects a Verizon iPhone to happen early in 2011.
Verizon has roughly 6 million more wireless customers than AT&T.
Rumors have been swirling for some time about Apple launching an iPhone with Verizon. AT&T has been the sole U.S. carrier since the iPhone's debut in 2007 and some iPhone users have complained about the quality of the AT&T network.
"AT&T has known all along that its exclusive relationship with Apple would change into something else some day. From the beginning of its relationship with Apple, AT&T has factored this change into its business and technology planning," a person familiar with AT&T said.
Verizon shares rose to $31.50 from a close of $30.45, while AT&T shares slipped to $25.97 from a close of $26.51
Apple shares rose 2.3 percent to $237.65 in extended trading from a close of $232.39.

Nokia Here and Now available on E72 update

Nokia’s location aware service , Here and Now is now available for E72 on Application updates.

Here and Now finds your location based on Cell Tower location and provides information about current happenings around the city and weather , unfortunately I’m Rahim Yar Khan for work and nothing is happening here so I ‘ve to suffice with Weather


If you are using Here and Now do tell us how interesting it is

Source: SenseApplied

Marware SportShell Convertible Arm Band for iPhone 3G, 3G S

• Armband case, clip case, or slim pocket case Ð interchangeable parts
• Quick release/attach armband design prevents perspiration from getting into iPhone
• Securely clip to waistband, belt, or armband
• Clip locks in place to become a stand
• Interchangeable pieces offer maximum versatility

Product Description
This all-new and completely redesigned incarnation of the popular Sportsuit Convertible, the SportShell Convertible for iPhone 3G/3GS merges versatility with elegant, cross-functional design…. More >>

Motorola CLIQ Android Phone, Titanium

• 3G-enabled, Google Android OS-powered smartphone with MOTOBLUR social networking, 3.1-inch touchscreen, and slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• Compatible with T-Mobile’s 3G network (available in select markets); T-Mobile’s myFaves service provides unlimited calling to your five most called contacts
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); GPS location services; 5-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, MicroSD expansion to 32 GB
• Up to 6.0 hours of talk time, up to 324 hours (13.5 days) of standby time
• What’s in the Box: handset, battery, charger, USB cable, 2 GB memory card, wired stereo headset, quick start guide

Amazon.com Product Description
The CLIQ 3G-enabled touchscreen phone for T-Mobile, is Motorola’s first Android-powered device, and the first to feature the innovative MOTOBLUR overlay to the Android OS, which manages and integrates email and social networking activity including Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. In addition to a brightly colorful 3.5-inch touchscreen, the Motorola CLIQ also offers a side sliding full QWERTY keyboard for quick typing of tweets, status updates, and email. … More >>

Griffin PowerJolt Redesign Car Charger for iPod and iPhone 1G

• Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod shuffle 1G; iPhone; iPod touch; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G
• Amber/green light indicates the charging status
• Included USB also can be used as a charge/sync cable between your iPod and computer
• Versatile USB auto charger for iPod or iPhone
• New low-profile design for all charge-by-USB iPod models

Product Description
Our number-one-selling car charger for iPod gets a fresh look and charging indicators for 2007/2008. Charges your iPod from your car¿s 12V power outlet, while you use it. New low-profile design for all charge-by-USB iPod models. Ships with a separate USB Type-A to 30-pin dock connector cable, which can be used as a charge/sync cable between your iPod and your computer. Also works as a charger for many other devices that charge via USB – just use the cable that ship… More >>

Nokia E72 Unlocked Phone And Review

Product Description

Building on the successful E71, the Nokia E72 unlocked smartphone still makes it easy to stay on top of your e-mail inbox with a full QWERTY keyboard and support for corporate communication via Microsoft Exchange. But the E72 has been enhanced with an improved e-mail and chat interface, larger keys on the keyboard, a high-resolution camera with a 5-megapixel imager that also offers video capture at up to VGA resolution, A-GPS navigation with integrated compass, and 3.5mm audio jack. You can now also set up instant messaging (IM) directly from the homescreen, allowing you to quickly access chat services such as Windows Live, Yahoo!, Google and Ovi Chat for real-time conversations.

Receive work e-mails in real time with support for Microsoft Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler–and get access to 10 personal e-mail accounts with pre-installed Nokia Messaging.

Other features include a 5-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, digital media player and FM radio, Wi-Fi networking, and GPS navigation.

A great choice for globetrotters, this unlocked quad-band GSM phone is also compatible with 3G networks here in the U.S. as well as international 3G networks (850/1900/2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA), enabling fast downloads and streaming multimedia while on the go. It also includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots.
Other features include a Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion up to 16 GB (with included 4 GB card), full range of personal organization tools, ability to view Office and PDF documents, digital media player, FM radio, and up to 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks (12.5 hours on standard GSM networks)

Unlocked Phone
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a full manufacturer’s warranty.
Additionally, this phone can be paired with 850/1900 MHz HSPA 3G networks in the United States (as well as 2100 MHz 3G networks found around the world, including in Europe and Asia). When paired with a compatible 3G network, you’ll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services–from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas not served by a 3G network, you’ll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
Note that the downloading of maps, games, music and videos and uploading of images and videos involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission, and the availability of particular services and features may vary by carrier.

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity with broadband-like speeds via 850/1900/2100 MHz UMTS/HSPA.
• Integrated assisted GPS (A-GPS) receiver for navigation using the Ovi Maps application as well as for geotagging photos and accessing location services used by popular social networking sites. Switch between rich 3D, satellite and hybrid map views.
• Brightly colorful 2.36-inch screen (320 x 240 pixels, 16 million colors)
• Full QWERTY keyboard with optical navigation key makes it easy to compose and respond to e-mail with just one hand
• Two customizable Home Screen views with active stand-by plug-ins and application shortcuts for fast and easy switching between Business and Personal modes
• Symbian OS version 9.3 with S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
• 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash and 5x digital zoom. Other features include panorama mode, sequence mode, multiple scene modes, light sensitivity settings, and still image editor.
• Video capture capability up to 640 x 480 at 15fps with up to 10x digital zoom and clips up to 90 minutes in length (depending on memory card capacity) or approximately 30 seconds for sending via messaging.
• Digital audio and video playback as well as FM radio.
• Front camera for video calling (network dependent; 640 x 480 pixels, up to 15 fps)
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
• Wi-Fi networking for accessing the Internet from home, corporate and hotspot networks (802.11b/g); includes WEP, WPA, WPA2 security protocols.
• 250 MB internal user accessible memory Included 4 GB microSD card with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS, MMS, and mobile instant messaging (with presence-enhanced contacts).
• Mail for Exchange mobile e-mail client provides reliable real-time access to your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks.
• Download e-mail attachments and view Word, Excel, PowerPoint or PDF files.
• Easily set up multiple e-mail accounts with support for popular e-mail providers.
• Full HTML Web browsing with Mini Map feature, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started.
• Phonebook with up to 1000 contacts and support for adding a photo ID and contact groups.
• Voice commands
• Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, notes, to-do, countdown timer, and converter.
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
• Pre-loaded games including Block Cascade and Top Hits Solitaire Collection.
• Applications include Flash Lite 3.0, Windows (MSN) Live instant messaging, Quick Office viewers and editors, PDF Viewer, Bloomberg, Nokia Ovi Suite, and Nokia PC Suite.

Vital Statistics
The Nokia E72 weighs 4.51 ounces and measures 4.48 x 2.34 x 0.39 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.9 hours of talk time on 3G networks (up to 12.5 hours on standard GSM networks), and up to 576 hours (24 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as the 850/1900/2100 MHz HSPA 3G frequencies.
What’s in the Box
Nokia E72 handset, rechargeable battery (BP-4L), charger (AC-5U), connectivity cable (CA-101), headset (HS-47), lanyard, pouch, printed documentation

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• Music playback file formats: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, AMR-NB, WMA
• FM radio 87.5-108 MHz with RDS support
• Video playback file formats: .mp4, AVC/H.264, .wmv, RV, Flash Video, H.263/3GPP
• Video streaming: .mp4, AVC/H.264, .wmv, RV, Flash Video, H.263/3GPP
• Video recording file formats: .mp4 – default (VGA, QVGA) or .3gp (QCIF for MMS)
• 3.5 mm Nokia audio connector
• Micro-USB connector supports charging; USB PictBridge printing
• Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
• UPnP support
• Support for PC synchronization with Nokia PC Suite 7.1 (preinstalled) and Nokia Ovi Suite
• E-mail supported protocols: IMAP4 (with idle), Nokia Messaging, Microsoft ActiveSync, POP3, SMTP
• Support for Nokia Messaging service, Mail for Exchange, Lotus Notes Traveler

Product Description

The latest full-QWERTY keyboard Eseries tunes into the needs of busy working people. The Nokia E72, fast, full of resources, sports a slim profile. Many of its biggest strengths are around the richness of the out-of-the-box email and instant messaging experience. The E72 develops on the huge success and popularity its predecessor, the E71, by adding great new features and improvements. It now provides the desktop-like interface so popular in the E75, as well as combining multiple business and personal email in-boxes into one. You can now also connect to your favorite IM accounts direct from the home screen. There is improved speed of Internet up- and down-links too – plus enhanced navigation with compass, integrated Nokia maps. Add to that a 5-megapixel camera, standard headphone jack – plus lifetime licenses for some email and navigation services – and you can see the Nokia E72 raises the bar for quality and performance in a business-focused mobile companion.

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Companion of Cricket, GPRS based application now available in Ovi Store

I remember when I watched the cricket in a cafe for couple of months back. I realized quite (after my first 20 € bill) that I can’t annals the performance of my team (Pakistan) via my phone all the time, which is when I discovered the joys of Cricket Companion. Unfortunately, back then you were never tied all the time to your laptop, tv coding devices and headphones if you wanted to watched via a Internet, which basically meant you had to arranged before the commencement time of innings when you would be sitting by the equipment first waiting & involuntarily listening the welcome commentary; “match began to start & Bla!. Bla!” I mean, that’s like using a channel or cable net! Totally Out dated!

But, fortunately the times are changing again: just recently Nokia announced the fruit of OVI Store & another milestone which obvious to done by the support of local developer, Cricket Companions, GPRS based app by Tricastmedia that is now available for absolutely free download in OVI Store. The Cricket app will allow millions of Nokia users to use Cricket Companions on the move, over either a mobile data connection (GPRS, EDGE, and 3G).


The crossing point is very user friendly that yet a learner can understand it, I predominantly resembling the thought of application pre-set found at what time a game is selected in outlook, it’s reminiscent of my hold match aide memoire and with pre-set found and pre-set keep posted with detailed settings. This application will also display the summary and detailed, live statistics on any player on the bowling or fielding teams. The application also includes Bowling and Batting graphs and charts as well as update alerts.

Accessible for NO COST at OVI Store, you know how to incorporate the Application unswervingly on your gadget on or after OVI Store Applications, and as it ropes software, it may run on all the gadgets the initial Cricket Companion for Symbian application is compatible with the following Nokia touch screen models:

Nokia N97, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia X6, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia 5530 and the following non-touch devices: Nokia E72, Nokia E71, Nokia E90, Nokia E63, Nokia E66, Nokia E51, Nokia N96, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8Gb, Nokia N85, Nokia N82, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8 Gb, Nokia N79, Nokia N78, Nokia 6220 classic, Nokia 6210 Navigator and Nokia 5320.

So head over to Store right now to download the free Cricket Companion application for your Nokia device! Also, for more information on Skype for Symbian, including the latest supported handset list, see http://store.ovi.com/content/27517?clickSource=search

How Software like Skype Bypass Firewalls?

To protect computer systems from internet threats they are placed behind the firewall. Preferably, a router is there performing some firewall action or functions,  like translating the PC’s local network address for the public IP address, this process is also called NAT (Network Address Translation). This means there is no direct access to the PC so connection need to be established from inside.

Some smart and specially engineered applications like Skype is known to get pass through the majority of secure networks and firewalls. How?
One of the worst nightmares for a network administrator is the P2P or peep-to-peer software application. These applications use some subtle tricks to by-pass the firewall so that they can exchange data packets with one another as quickly and directly as possible. Whereas firewalls are there to protects any packets from the outside world.
Now this seems to be a problem if two computers want to talk to each other the NAT firewall will block all kind of communication and decline all the calls for protection and this exactly what a network administration would be expecting.

Punching hole through the firewall
Anyone using Skype or similar applications knows that they work effortlessly behind the NAT firewall. The inventors of such application have come up with a solution.
For users to view websites and read emails firewall must let packets pass into the local network. Though, this only happens when it is convinced that the packets are response to a request made b y the user. So a NAT router keeps track of all the communication between the internal and the external computers and the port they were using and also maintains a log of all the entries.

Let me explain you with an example;
VoIP (Voice-over Internet Protocol) uses a trick in persuading the firewall that the connection has established, and the firewall allows the incoming data packets. Instead of using TCP () the VoIP uses UDP which is a connectionless protocol and Skye also take an advantage by using this same protocol for communication. So the firewall only sees the addresses and the ports of the both the sender and receiver, and if the packet matches the entry in the NAT’s log, it will allow the communication to take place with a clear sense of right and wrong.

LG aims at 25 percent of global 3D TV market

LG Electronics, the world's No.2 TV brand, said on Thursday it was aiming to sell nearly 1 million 3D TVs this year to take one-fourth of the market, joining a growing number of global tech firms betting 3D will become the next hot product.

Many manufacturers hope the technology will be as big a boost for the industry as the transition to color TVs from black and white, although a lack of 3D content and the need for special glasses may keep people from adopting the technology outside the cinema.

South Korea's LG Electronics said on Thursday it wanted to increase market share in 3D TVs more aggressively, hoping to keep its lead over close rival Sony and fight falling prices with premium models.

"Our goal is boosting market share in 3D TVs and you can clearly see that, as our target for 3D market share is 10 percentage points above our LCD TV sales target," Havis Kwon, LG's vice president and head of the LCD division told reporters.

LG, which competes with local rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Japan's Sony Corp, said it expected the global 3D TV market to grow to around 3.8 million units this year and to more than 13 million in 2011.

The maker of the Infinia TV brand showcased 3D TVs with LED-backlit LCD screens that are 22.3 millimeters thick and said its 47-inch LX9500 model would cost around 4.7 million won ($4,134) including two pairs of glasses.

The product will go on sale next week in South Korea ahead of a global launch around May.

At 0535 GMT, shares in LG Electronics jumped 6 percent to a one-month high of 115,500 won, with trading volume rising to almost three times the average 30 day volume.

"Shares have really been beaten down lately amid concerns about its smart phone performance, and on new worries that its strong television business may face a slowdown in the second half, after the World Cup," said Kim Kap-ho, analyst at LIG Investment & Securities.

"But as its sector peers have rallied in recent weeks, LG Electronics shares at the current level offer attractive valuations."

LG, which wants to increase its global market share in LCD TVs to 15 percent this year from 11 percent last year, said it sold around 5.2 million LCD sets in the first quarter versus a 2010 target of 25 million sets.

First Ever Pakistani Designed Mobile Application Now Available on Nokia Ovi Store

The First ever Pakistani designed, unique mobile application has been uploaded on Nokia Ovi Store and is available for downloading. The one of its kind application hits 10,000 downloads in initial 3 weeks of the launch.

This smart application entitled ‘Cricket Companion’ is designed by a Pakistani developer who is associated with Tricastmedia – subsidiary of Tech Access Media Solutions (TAMS); company is specialized in development of Mobile, Web and Wap based applications. Cricket Companion is a GPRS based application which can be installed on the handset; this would enable user to view complete live coverage of all International ODI, Test and T20 Matches. This application will also display the detailed live statistics of any player in the bowling teams. The application also includes Bowling and Batting graphs and charts as well as update alerts. With this miraculous application, now you are able to enjoy the live cricket matches anywhere on your mobile phone with the similar thrilling match experience as that of television. This application is now available on Ovi Store for both Nokia S40 & S60 devices.

One of the exclusive Nokia’s market research revealed that Pakistani Software Applications Industry possesses a huge potential and growth prospects and its local developers can do wonders in the industry if their exceptional piece of work is put forward at the global level. Thus, to recognize and promote the creative excellence of Pakistani developers, Nokia offers an excellent opportunity for them to participate in the globally launched, Nokia Calling All Innovators (CAI) competition by submitting their applications now and win the exciting rewards. CAI competition is open to anyone in Pakistan with bold ideas and tremendous talent.  Whether it is someone new to mobile or an experienced coder, Nokia is offering new opportunities for local developers to grow their business.  The competition challenges mobile and web application developers to submit entries for locally relevant content in English or Urdu in any of these four categories; Eco/Being Green, Entertainment, Productivity and Life Improvement. Details about each of these categories are available on http://www.callingallinnovators.com/pakistan.aspx

Talking about launch of Calling All Innovators Competition in Pakistan, Nauman Durrani, Services Manager, Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan said, “We are very excited to bring Calling All Innovators Competition to Pakistan this year. There are some highly talented web developers in Pakistan and Nokia Calling All Innovators Competition will give them a great opportunity to inspire people all over the world with their creative ideas. Nokia Pakistan has high hopes from Pakistani developers and we are certain to receive some really wonderful applications”.

The entries can be registered and submitted on http://www.callingallinnovators.com/pakistan.aspx

Submission deadline is 18 May 2010, with finalist being announced in June 2010 and winners being announced in September 2010. All eligible entries received will be judged by the sponsor and industry experts. Criteria for choosing the winner include quality and functionality; uniqueness and innovativeness; usability and creativity; and ability to fulfil users’ needs in terms of relevancy and customer adoption.

 Grand prize winner will receive a special prize of 1,000,000/- PKR in cash; “spotlight” placement featuring the winning application for 4 weeks on the top page of Nokia’s Ovi Store; and paid travel and accommodation to demo the winning application at a Nokia specified event.  The winning application will also be reviewed by Nokia for possible preload on future Nokia devices. Additionally, two runners-up will get 500,000/- PKR in cash and 300,000/- PKR in cash respectively; and “spotlight” placement featuring the winning application for 3 weeks on a revelvant catergory page on Nokia’s Ovi Store. The winners in all four applications categories will also receive a one-year membership in Forum Nokia Launchpad, which is designed to accelerate mobile application development and elevate your business visibility in the mobile world.

More information about Nokia’s Calling All Innovators Pakistan, including how to submit an application and complete contest rules and requirements can be found online at

http://www.callingallinnovators.com/pakistan.aspx

 

Samsung Galaxy S- Taking over Nokia and iPhone

Samsung is gradually working towards becoming the best in mobile business , a company with roots in electronics , they had a bumpy mobile start but are proving to be a worthy contender for Nokia and Apple alike . At one end it is working on it’s own OS – Bada- and on the other coming out with devices on existing OS which put others to shame

Announced at CTIA , the Samsung Galaxy S is taking another jibe at it’s competitors , featuring

* Android OS 2.1
* 4 inch 800 x 480 Super AMOLED touchscreen mDNIe ( same tech they use in their TV) – with better brightness and anti-glare than AMLOED
* Capable of taking 720p HD video at 30fps , with support for DivX HD , MKV and FLV
* Access to Video Service ( Samsung already has one in UK) to stream movies directly to ohone
* E-Book reader which had been all the rage lately
* 1 GHZ Processor
* Graphic capabilities rendering 3D GPS mapping
* and thinner - yes at only 0.39 inches
* Customized Samsung UI ( no Touch Wiz though) with focus on live messaging updates and news
* Support for 2.5 and 3G networks
* Augmented Reality with Layar Reality Browser
* 5 Mega Pixel Camera with multi shoot options
* Bluetooth 3.0
* WiFi b/g/n
* 8GB ad 16Gb Internal Memory with 32GB External MicroSD support
* Size : 64.2 x 122.4 x 9.9mm
* Weight – 118 g
* Battery - 1500 mAH

Expect it to launch later this year with atleast one version for the US market.

So what you think are you in for a Galaxy S , we sure are and hopefully grab one as soon as they arrive in our part of the world