MOBILE WORLD

Mobile World-32: Don't Let Your Mobile do this to You

Mobile World-31:, reveals CyberMedia Research

India to have no 2G internet subscribers by June 2019, reveals CyberMedia Research

Decline in mobile data rates and availability of low-cost 4G chipsets is likely to end 2G internet subscription in India by June 2019, CyberMedia Research said today. “After Jio’s entry, the projections indicate that by the first quarter of 2020, India would have zero subscribers using 2G internet services.

Excerpt from The Financial Express, 12 Jan 2018

Grateful thanks to The Financial Express

Mobile World-30: Safe Texting

Many have landed themselves in trouble due to the SMS they sent. Now there is a new service called Safe Text; In this SMS, after the message is read, the text self-destructs itself leaving no trace.

Mobile World-29: "Cheap 3G Mobile with long-life battery!"

If you have encountered the problem of having to recharge the battery of your mobile frequently, then here is an answer: Nokia has come up with a new mobile, a 3G mobile at that, with a long-life battery - a battery that needs charging once in 16.5 days!

The Nokia 2730 - 3G version costing Rs.4,499/- has come into the market. This is claimed to be cheapest of all 3G mobiles. It has features like Nokia Life Tools, OVI Mail, 2 MP camera, Stereo FM Radio, Bluetooth, Address Book with memory for 1000 addresses, SMS, EMail, Flash Message, Audio Message, Expense Manager, Calculator and Hands-free Speaker.

Congrats Nokia!

Grateful thanks to Special Supplement on Computers from Dinamalar, Tamil daily (Feb.22, 2010).

Mobile World-28: "Motorola Launches Rs.1.11 Lakh Mobile"

Motorola on Friday, the February 27, 2009, launched 'AURA', a hand-sculpted mobile phone that costs Rs.1.11 lakh.

Courtesy: The Hindu, Madurai, Feb.28, 2009 ("Snapshots")

Grateful thanks to The Hindu.

Mobile World-27: "Universal Phone Charger"

In a move set to make one small aspect of modern life simpler, mobile phone companies are working on a one-size-fits-all charger for all new handsets. They are planning to introduce the device in response to growing pressure from European Union regulators.

EU Industry Commissioner Guenter Verheugen said last week that with over 30 different kinds of chargers in use across the 27-nation European Union, his "patience is now at an end."

Handset-makers like Nokia had long resisted developing a universal charger in the past because of compatibility and legal problems. Introducing a one-size-fits-all charger would help them cut costs since in future new handsets would no longer necessarily need to be sold with a charger. It would also enable firms to bolster their green credentials since the planned new charger, which works using a micro USB socket in the handset, uses less electricity than current models. - AFP

Courtesy: The Hindu, Madurai, February 17, 2009.

Grateful thanks to AFP and The Hindu.

Mobile World-26: "Mobile Phone Explodes & Kills"

The Daily Mail, UK, reports of the death of a shopworker in China following explosion of his mobile phone. The artery in his neck was severed.

Following this, Chinese media has published advice for mobile users:

1. Always use original batteries
2. Never modify your phone
3. Always use original battery chargers
4. Do not expose your mobile phone to high temperatures
5. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight
6. Avoid long phone conversations
7. Do not make or answer calls when the phone is charging
8. Try to keep your phone in a bag instead of in a pocket
9. Do not use damaged batteries.

Mobile users world over would do well by following this useful advice.

Grateful thanks to The Daily Mail, UK (www.dailymail.co.uk).

Mobile World-25: "Vodafone launches BlackBerry Storm"

The Hindu reports of Mobile service operator Vodafone launching the first touch-screen smart-phone, BlackBerry Storm. Priced at Rs.27,990/-, it is available for Vodafone customers in India from January 15, 2009.

Courtesy: The Hindu, Madurai, January 13, 2009 ("Snapshots").

Detailed Wikipedia article on "BlackBerry Storm":

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry_Storm

Grateful thanks to The Hindu.

Mobile World-24: "Unlimited Music Service from Nokia"

Nokia, the mobile phone maker, will roll out its unlimited music service in Australia and Singapore soon and is eyeing expansion in Europe and the U.S.

Courtesy: The Hindu, Madurai, January 18, 2009.

Grateful thanks to The Hindu.

Mobile World-23: "Motorola's MOTOYUVA"

U.S.mobile handset-maker Motorola on December 31, 2008 launched another entry level 'MOTOYUVA' phone, priced at Rs.5,150. The Motoyuva EM 325 comes with mobile music experience to the user with one-touch access to MP3 library.

Courtesy: The Hindu, Madurai, (Business Page - Snapshots), Jan.1, 2009.

Detailed Wikipedia article on "MOTOROLA":

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOTOROLA

Grateful thanks to The Hindu and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Mobile World-22: "High-Quality Videos on Mobiles!"

Soon mobile users will have the opportunity to stream high-quality video from sources like BBC. This has become possible due to the partnership of Canonical Ltd (sponsors of Ubuntu) and ARM (creators of core technology that drives a host of low-power and ultra-portable consumer devices. The latest version of Ubuntu 8.10 has become available for free download. The day is not far off for mobile users to enjoy the full functionality of the Ubuntu desktop.

Ubuntu is free and open source computer operating system. By the way 'Ubuntu' in Zulu means 'Humanity'. Ubuntu's objectives include providing an up-to-date, stable operating system for the average user, with a strong focus on usability and ease of installation. Ubuntu has been rated as the most popular Linux distribution for the desktop.

Source: 'Mobile ARM reaches out to popular Ubuntu' by Anand Parthasarathy in The Hindu, Madurai, Nov.16, 08.

Detailed Wikipedia article on "UBUNTU": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu

Grateful thanks to Mr.Anand Parthasarathy, The Hindu and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Mobile World-21: "25 Million Mobile Phones to be disconnected!"

SiliconIndia News Bureau reports that the Dept of Telecommunication, Govt of India, has asked telecom operators to disconnect handsets that do not have international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number. IMEI is a 15-digit code that identifies a mobile. About 25 million mobiles could thus be disconnected from January 6, 2009. Without IMEI, calls become unidentifiable. That is why terrorist groups use mobiles without IMEI for their criminal acts. Henceforth they will not be able to do this. Further, stolen mobiles can be deactivated, if the IMEI is known.

Detailed Wikipedia article on "International Mobile Equipment Identity":

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMEI

Grateful thanks to SiliconIndia and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Mobile World-20: "GSM Mobile Subscribers in India"

India adds a record 7.7 million GSM mobile users in October 2008.

Courtesy: The New Indian Express, Tiruchy, November 12, 2008.

Detailed Wikipedia article on "GSM":
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM

Grateful thanks to The New Indian Express and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Mobile World-19: "Seven Million iPhones Sold!"

Seven million iPhones have been sold this quarter, reports All Things Digital.

Grateful thanks to All Things Digital (www.allthingsd.com)

Mobile World-18: "Motorola's Touch-sensitive Phone"

Motorola, the world's third biggest phone-maker, unveiled a touch-sensitive phone to be sold by Verizon Wireless, as both companies look to compete with Apple's iPhone.

Grateful thanks to Deccan Chronicle, Chennai, Oct.16, 2008 (Business page).

Mobile World-15: "Apple Sells Unlocked iPhones"

Apple has started selling unlocked models of its popular iPhone 3G in Hong Kong which allow users the freedom to select the telecom provider of their choice.

Courtesy: The Hindu, Madurai, September 28, 2008.

Grateful thanks to The Hindu.

Mobile World-14: "20.6 crore mobile connections in India!"

There are 20.60 crore mobile phone connections in India.

Courtesy: Ananda Vikatan, Tamil Weekly, September 10, 2008.

Grateful thanks to Ananda Vikatan.

Mobile World-13: "Motorola's New Camera Phone"

Motorola on August 27, 2008 announced the launch of Motazine ZN5 handset in India equipped with high-quality camera specially designed by Kodak.

The ZN5 is the first mobile phone to combine Motorola's ModeShift Technology and KODAK 'Imaging Technology'.

The technologies redefine the quality, convenience and connectivity of mobile imaging devices.

With Kodak Easyshare software and easy access to the Kodak Gallery1 or other websharing sites, pictures are easily moved off the device, allowing consumers to print, share and enjoy their favourite photos whenever they want.

To be available in India from mid-September and priced around Rs.20,000, Motozine ZN5 will come with a 2-GB memory card and a TV-out cable for easily viewing pictures on a television set.

Motozine ZN5 also has an ultrafast 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus, a Xenon flash, 4 GB of optional external memory and optimised settings for low-light environments.

Excerpt from The Hindu, Madurai, August 28, 2008 ("Motorola's New Camera Phone Offering" by Special Correspondent).

Wikipedia article on "MOTOROLA":

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola

Grateful thanks to The Hindu and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Mobile World-12: “3 million people use GSM”

According to Wikipedia:

“Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) is the most popular standard for mobile phones in the world. Its promoter, the GSM Association, estimates that 82% of the global mobile market uses the standard.

GSM is used by over 3 billion people across more than 212 countries and territories.

Its ubiquity makes international roaming very common between mobile phone operators, enabling subscribers to use their phones in many parts of the world.”

To read the full article from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM
Grateful thanks to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.