HTC Desire HD ROM playing nice on a Nexus One – Video Overview

So you’ve seen the videos showing Desire HD rom being ported to the original HTC Desire and several other phones. The fabulous folks at XDA-developers have now managed to port it on to the Nexus One as well. Although the hack is still in infancy, and work continues on resolving issues with data storage, camera and wifi – the other basic functionality set in the ROM work just fine.

Check the video here:

Source: Android Central
You can also follow up on the development of ports of the Desire HD ROM on a variety of handsets at the following links:
HTC EVO
HTC Desire
HTC Incredible
HTC Google Nexus One

LG plans to launch Optimus series with Tegra 2 processors

LG plans to launch 10 smartphones before year’s end and the Optimus series of smart devices will feature the NVIDIA’s dual-core Tegra 2 processors. LG is ranked 3rd in the handset market and has a miniscule share in the smartphone market which it wants to change. Both LG and NVIDIA have ventured late into the android market and one of the motives for the tie up between these two late entrants could be to catch up with the market leaders like HTC, Motorola, Samsung, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments. The company is aiming to cross the five million units’ sale of their smartphones with the Android boost.

TAG Heuer brand ambassador Maria Sharapova welcomed the TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster to American soil, in Manhattan Beach, Calif.

The tennis champion, wearing her white TAG Heuer Formula 1 ceramic and stainless steel watch and the TAG Heuer sunglasses she designed, drove the TAG Heuer Tesla roadster around the streets of Manhattan Beach, catching the eyes of beach-goers and fellow drivers alike.

The TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster will remain in Los Angeles until July 29, when it will arrive in Malibu, Calif. for the first American "Odyssey of Pioneers" event and watch exhibit.

About TAG Heuer:

TAG Heuer, the world leader in luxury sports watches and chronographs, has been at the forefront of Swiss watchmaking for 150 years.

Prestige, performance, precision and avant-garde technology: these words have characterised TAG Heuer since 1860, when Edouard Heuer founded the brand in his workshop in the heart of the Swiss Jura Mountains. From its very first patent for a chronograph mechanism in 1882 to the commercial release of the revolutionary Monaco V4 in 2009, TAG Heuer has written some of the most important chapters in Swiss watchmaking history.

In 2010 Tag Heuer celebrates its 150 Year Anniversary. Inspired by this significant milestone, TAG Heuer will continue its constant quest for innovation and ultimate excellence, honouring its world famous motto: "Swiss Avant-Garde since 1860".

About Speed Private Limited In Pakistan, Speed (Pvt.) Ltd. is the exclusive distributor of TAG Heuer. Speed (Pvt.) Ltd was established in the year 2000 and is also the exclusive distributor of Nike, Timex, Oris, Dior watches and also represents HCA International Hospitals (UK), Singapore Health Services and Apollo Hospitals Group in Pakistan.

wi-tribe Supports Flood Relief Efforts

 In Pakistan, wi-tribe employees organized a ‘Relief Drive’ using donations from their salaries to support victims of the devastating floods. wi-tribe employees volunteered their time to procure, pack, transport and distribute the goods themselves. With the much appreciated aid of the Pakistan Army stationed at Kot Addu, a very organized relief effort was executed, utilizing 100% of the funds to provide over 200 family care packages containing 1 month of relief rations and goods.  

  

With each care package, wi-tribe provided a family of 5 with 1 ration sack (36 Kg of food supplies including powdered milk, cooking spices, rice, sugar, dates, cooking oil, pulses, energy biscuits, tea and non-food supplies including antiseptic soap, sanitary pads, candles, ORS, mosquito repellent, and anti-rash cream) + 1 sack of wheat (10 Kg) + 2 Jerry cans (with a capacity of 20 Litres each) + mineral water + 1 bag of mixed pickle (1 Kg), all amounting to 30 days of consumables for a family of 5.

 Talking about the relief efforts, Mustafa Peracha, CEO of wi-tribe Pakistan said, “Considering the devastation that has taken place, we felt it was our obligation as members of society to reach out to those suffering in the wake of the floods. I am proud to say that wi-tribers worked as one team and initiated an internal relief effort drive to not only contribute financially to the cause, but also volunteered to visit the affected areas ourselves.”

While individual wi-tribe employees have donated generously to the cause, the wi-tribe Group has also made a donation to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which has worked in Pakistan since 1947 and is an international leader in bringing relief to war and disaster stricken areas around the world.

wi-tribe employees have joined hands to support the flood showing how even the smallest individual effort can collectively become effective. Visit www.wi-tribe.pk/relief to find out how you can help.

Nokia announces powerful family of smartphones and Ovi services at Nokia World showcase; vision of location -based future brought to life

At Nokia World, the destination for people passionate about mobility, Nokia today announced a family of smartphones powered by the all new Symbian platform which brings significant enhancements in speed and ease of use. The new devices, which are tightly integrated with enhanced Ovi services and apps, reinforce Nokia's vision of a mobile industry that is increasingly being defined by socially connected, location-based devices and experiences.  

Highlights include:

Three new smartphones, Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and Nokia C6, which join the previously announced Nokia N8 to form a family of Symbian products. - The latest version of the Symbian platform brings more than 250 new features and improvements and retains the familiarity enjoyed by millions of smartphone users worldwide;
- Showcase of the Nokia N8, the ultimate entertainment smartphone and world's best cameraphone;
- Availability of a richer Ovi Store experience - starting with the Nokia N8 - that includes a friendlier look and feel, and more  popular and unique apps and games;
- The latest beta release of free Ovi Maps with new pedestrian and motorist features.

"Today our fight back to smartphone leadership shifts into high gear," said Niklas Savander, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia. "Despite new competition, Symbian remains the most widely used smartphone platform in the world.  Our new family of smartphones introduced today feature the all-new Symbian OS, rewritten to be faster, easier to use, more efficient and more developer friendly." Savander also commented on the high level of anticipation for the Nokia N8. "Based on the level of consumer interest and the highest online pre-orders in Nokia history, we expect big things from the Nokia N8."

A smartphone for everyone.
In addition to the Nokia N8, the new family of faster, more intuitive Symbian smartphones includes:

- Nokia E7 - the ultimate business smartphone. With Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on board, the Nokia E7 provides direct, real-time and secure access to corporate email inboxes and other personal applications.  Equipped with a 4-inch touchscreen display featuring Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility and a full keyboard, business users will find the Nokia E7 is the perfect shape and size to work on documents, review spreadsheets, or read and edit slides. For corporate peace of mind, a combination of business grade security solutions is available. Estimated retail price is EUR 495, excluding taxes and subsidies.

Nokia E7 image

- Nokia C7 - beautifully crafted, sleek social networking smartphone. Get live updates from social networks such as Facebook and Twitter and keep track of new email from your Yahoo! or Gmail accounts directly on the homescreen. The Nokia C7 features a 3.5-inch AMOLED display and a stunning combination of stainless steel, glass and soft edges. Estimated retail price is EUR 335, excluding taxes and subsidies.

 Nokia C7 image

- Nokia C6 - the small and stylish smartphone. Sporting a 3.2-inch AMOLED display with full touch capabilities and Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility, the latest Nokia C6 (C6-01) features the best of social networking and mobile entertainment in a stainless steel and glass design. Stay connected to email, access millions of tracks through Ovi Music, and download apps and games from the Ovi Store. Estimated retail price is EUR 260, excluding taxes and subsidies.

Nokia C6 image

As a smartphone family, the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6 share several similarities. All are built on the new version of Symbian, the world's most popular smartphone platform. It strikes a balance of innovation and intuition offering a variety of improvements and features such as support for multiple homescreens, visual multitasking, gesture-based interactions and a noticeable reduction in prompts -- all while presenting a familiarity that means millions of people can pick up one of Nokia's new smartphones and instantly know how to use it. People will also discover free Ovi Maps, access to Ovi Store, messaging, social networking and other experiences that come standard across all of these smartphones.

The Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and Nokia C6 are all expected to begin shipping before the end of the year.

...with content for everyone
The new family of Symbian smartphones will include a completely updated Ovi Store experience. The new store experience is driven by a friendlier user interface and a new collections feature to quickly access popular apps and games available now, or soon, such as foursquare, Angry Birds, Need for Speed Shift and Real Golf 2011. Additionally, Ovi Store will continue to offer exclusive apps including Audiotube, Tesco and others along with favorites such as Fring, Shazam, and Asphalt 5.

For developers, the uniform Symbian platform together with the Qt development environment enables easy smartphone application creation and extensive reach.

A mobile world centered on where you are
Free access to Ovi Maps, the world's most comprehensive walk and drive navigation, to Nokia smartphones was only the start. With the latest beta release of Ovi Maps, available for download today, people will benefit from new features and even greater map detail. Ovi Maps beta adds visibility to subways, trams and trains in 85 cities around the world, real-time traffic, safety alerts in or out of navigation mode, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings. In addition, people can use the improved search capabilities and share their location immediately via text messages or email to other browser-enabled phones.

New gear for on-the-go
Nokia also showcased the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905i offering an improved audio experience with active noise cancellation and a collection of five unique new Bluetooth headsets designed for a variety of needs, including hands-free multitasking, talking and navigating in the car with voice guidance.

Nokia N8: Price, Specs, availability

Nokia is still the largest distributor of handsets. This time Nokia is bringing something good. I have actually seen Nokia N8 (the pre-released developer device) and it really seems good. I can’t say for sure if many of you would like the design of the device (there could have been a lot of improvement) but to say the least this is a powerful feature packed device. Let’s see it in more detail:

Specifications / Detailed Specs of Nokia N8:

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 2100 / 1900
	Announced	2010, April

SIZE	Dimensions	113.5 x 59.1 x 12.9 mm, 86 cc
	Weight	135 g

DISPLAY	Type	AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	360 x 640 pixels, 3.5 inches
		- Multi-touch input method - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off - Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate - Scratch resistant Gorilla glass display

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Speaker	Yes
		- 3.5 mm audio jack

MEMORY	Phonebook	Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
	Call records	Detailed, max 30 days
	Internal	16 GB storage, 256MB RAM, 512 MB ROM
	Card slot	microSD, up to 32GB

DATA	GPRS	Class 33
	EDGE	Class 33
	3G	HSDPA, 10.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2.0 Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UPnP technology
	Bluetooth	Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
	Infrared port	No
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go support

CAMERA	Primary	12 MP, 4000×3000 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, Xenon flash
	Features	1/1.83” sensor size, ND filter, geo-tagging, face and smile detection
	Video	Yes, 720p@25fps
	Secondary	VGA videocall camera

FEATURES	OS	Symbian ^3 OS
	CPU	ARM 11 680 MHz processor, 3D Graphics HW accelerator
	Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
	Browser	WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds
	Radio	Stereo FM radio with RDS; FM transmitter
	Games	Yes + downloadable
	Colors	Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support; Ovi Maps 3.0
	Java	Yes, MIDP 2.1
		- TV-out (720p video) via HDMI and composite - Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI - Anodized aluminum casing - Digital compass - MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player - DivX/XviD/MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player - Voice command/dial - Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Video/photo editor - Flash Lite v4.0 - T9

BATTERY		Standard battery, Li-Ion 1200 mAh (BL-4D)
	Stand-by	Up to 390 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G)
	Talk time	Up to 12 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 30 min (3G)
	Music play	Up to 50 h

MISC	SAR US	1.09 W/kg (head)     0.85 W/kg (body)
	SAR EU	1.02 W/kg (head)

Price of Nokia N8: Nokia N8 is priced at $549.00

Availability of Nokia N8: will be available by end of September 2010.

Pics of Nokia N8:

Boost your Speed with wi-tribe

wi-tribe Pakistan brings another great offer – “Speed Boost with wi-tribe”. The new promotional offering is the easiest and most convenient way to have access to higher internet speed and better connectivity. 

Internet is fast becoming an essential part of our everyday lives and users are becoming more and more conscious of their internet experience. Keeping this emerging need in mind, wi-tribe is offering “Speed Boost”, allowing exceptional speeds while surfing the internet.

wi-tribe customers can now increase their internet speed by 50% so that any existing connection speed between 256 Kb, 512 Kb or 1 Mbps is upgraded to 384 Kb, 768 Kb, or 1.5 Mb respectively, for just Rs. 99.

Sharing his thoughts on the latest “Speed Boost” campaign, wi-tribe Pakistan’s Marketing Director, Ali Fahd said, “With an increase in consumer demands, wi-tribe always believes in keeping with the pulse of market insight. Internet users are diversifying the way they use our service. With multitudes of devices that can connect wirelessly and offer ‘over the air’ products and services, we believe in enabling our customers to do just what they love, while enjoying faster internet speed at affordable prices.”

He added, “In most cases, people don’t opt for higher internet speed because of high costs attached to it. Through this promotion, we have eliminated the single most important barrier that comes between internet users and faster web surfing.”

wi-tribe aims to provide its customers the most reliable internet experience with instant connectivity, customized packages, and fun applications, all bundled with exceptional 24 hour customer care.

National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) opts for SAP Technology Implementation

NTC and Siemens Pakistan have entered into a technology agreement according to which SAP would be licensing its ERP software solution at NTC. The solution will be implemented at NTC through Siemens Pakistan, which is one of SAP’s top implementation partners in Pakistan.

The Chief Guest at the ceremony was Mr. Nagueeb ullah Malik, Secretary IT and Telecom. He appreciated NTC’s initiative to implement global best practices in the business processes of the organization that will enable NTC to standardize its core processes, and help the organization in taking well informed decisions.

Speaking on the occasion Brig. (Retd.) Mirza Babar Aziz Beg, Chairman NTC, said: “We are delighted to have signed such a strategic agreement with SAP. We are confident that implementation of SAP technology will increase our working efficiency and help us in quick decision making, which is essential for any telecommunication company.”

Syed Aamir Raza Shah, Head of Business Development, Defense, Education, Utilities & Public Sector, SAP Pakistan said: “We are pleased to be associated with NTC, along with our Partner Siemens in this Project. At SAP, through our portfolio of various products and solutions, we are constantly working with all our customers to accelerate their business innovation, cultivate growth and create value in their business”.

Mr. Aijaz Saleem, Director Siemens Pakistan, commented; “Siemens has been at the forefront for introducing SAP to customers in Pakistan and we are very proud and privileged to be associated with NTC in pioneering the initiative of implementing SAP ERP solutions. Siemens is proud to support NTC with our industry leading business solutions as the company continues to enhance its employees’ experiences while creating efficiencies in workplace management.”

The agreement was signed by Brig (Retd.) Muhammad Younas, CTO NTC and Mr. Mukarram Saeed, General Manager Siemens, on behalf of their respective organizations.