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Google’s Gphone in India

Google, the search engine major, is believed to be a 15days away from the worldwide launch of its much-awaited Google Phone(Gphone) and has started talks with service providers in India for an exclusive launch on one of their networks.Talks are believed to be taking place with Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Essar, respectively India’s first- and third-largest mobile telephony operators, and state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam.Sources close to the development said a simultaneous launch across the US and Europe is expected, and announcements would be sent to media firms in India and other parts of the world. US regulatory approval, which is expected soon, is the only hurdle that Google is waiting to cross, they added. Google plans to invest $7-8 billion for its global telephony foray.In India, it is also believed to be in talks with Indian providers to offer data and content and platforms including Instant Messaging (IM) and Search functions.

MTNL’s one world plan

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd on Friday launched Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) based telephone services which will enable its broadband subscribers to make international long distance calls to the US, the UK, Canada and Australia at Re one per minute. Customers using this service will be able to make ISD calls using a fixed line telephone without a PC. With this an MTNL fixed line subscriber can get four different services on a single connection including telephone, Internet, VoIP phone and IPTV simultaneously.This facility shall also be available to all MTNL PCO holders. The service is launched initially on prepaid basis and subscribers can make calls to about 150 countries. Subscribers will have to pay non refundable registration and installation charges of Rs 500, refundable security deposit of Rs 1,000 and a quarterly rental of Rs 243. The prepaid cards will be available in the denomination of Rs 100, Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 with validity of 3 months, 6 months and 12 months, respectively with full talk value.

two ways to use this facility:

For those who choose to access MTNL’s internet telephony through their personal computers (a PC to PC call), the tariffs are likely to be as low as 10 paise per minute. If you do not have a PC at home, but want to make cheap ISD calls, just subscribe to MTNL’s broadband connection (which comes with monthly rentals starting at Rs 199) and also buy an Analog Telephone Adaptor (ADA) from the PSU for Rs 1,500. The adaptor converts the fixed line phone into an IP (internet protocol) device so that the user does not have to use a computer and carry it over the broadband internet line.

The state-owned MTNL has tied up with Aksh Optifibre to offer the VoIP service. Aksh is also planning to introduce Video calling facility by October this year. BSNL may also launch internet telephony through fixed line instruments in all major cities, though no time frame was given.

keep your Mobile number unchanged

Number portability:

Both CDMA and GSM operators on August23 came out in support of introducing mobile number portability but differed on the timing of the launch, which would allow subscribers to change their mobile operator without changing the number.

While Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices have written to the Communication and IT Minister urging the Government to introduce the platform immediately, the rival GSM camp which includes Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Essar and Idea said that number portability should be introduced at a later stage as the priority at the moment was to increase the tele-density of the country. GSM operators cite at a time when the sector requires investments worth Rs 50,000 crore for improving the mobile coverage in rural areas, introducing number portability right now would prove to be a drain on the operators resources. As per COAI’s estimate, implementing number portability could cost as much as Rs 3,000 crore, which can instead be used to set up a few thousand towers in remote areas.

No mobile for Kids – Indian Government

No Mobile for kids:

Meanwhile DoT -Department of Telecom has issued guidelines to service providers to discourage children from taking a connection. The reason: Mobile phones radiate electromagnetic energy that heats up the tissues, which may cause health hazards. “The tissues of children are tender and therefore they are likely to be more affected by use of mobile phones. Children below 16 years age should be discouraged from using mobile phones,” says the draft guidelines issued by DOT bu the Mobile operators are singing a different tune. They are opposing the proposals citing the guideline lacks scientific evidence and can impede the growth of cellular mobile telephony in the country.However many countries such as Canada, the US, European Union, Australia, Japan and China have accepted and implemented this precautionary approach in different forms

No more marketing calls & SMSes

No more  unosolicited calls:

Minister of State for Communications plans to setup a National Do Not Call (NDNC) Registry, the registration will eliminate unsolicited telmarketing phone calls and SMS. The regisrty is likely to be set up by September 5. Cellphone users can register their numbers with the NDNC Registry from September five if they do not want to receive telemarketing calls and SMS.Once registered with NDNC, the registration will be valid for 10 years.  This facility is free of cost for subscribers.

India 2nd largest mobile market for Nokia

” Out of 185 million mobile phone users in India, 85 million use Nokia phones”. ya that makes india 2nd largest mobile market for nokia. World’s largest mobile phone maker Nokia today announced that India has become its second largest market in terms of sales, going past the US in the quarter ended June 2007. Nokia had expected India to overtake the US as its second biggest sales market after China by 2010. Over the last three years, India has been gaining significant ground year-on-year moving from fourth position in 2005 to third position in 2006, and is today poised right behind China.

Nokia India:

Nokia also announced that it has started exporting to 58 countries from its Sriperumbudur, Chennai manufacturing plant, which has reached production volumes of 60 million handsets. Almost 50 per cent of the locally manufactured mobile phones are being exported. India has now become a key hub for Nokia and its indian operation have grown substantially since 2004 when it employed just 450 people. The company currently employs over 9,000 people and has 95,000 outlets with 50,000 exclusive Nokia brand stores. The Chennai manufacturing plant alone employs 4,700 people, 70% of which are women. Nokia Telecom Park has received investments of $500 million (around Rs 2,043 crore) with seven global component manufacturers

Nokia Siemens Networks, the world’s third-biggest maker of telecommunications equipment, will set up a center for global clients in India, and invest $100 million in the nation over the next three years. Nokia had also recently set up its first design studio in Bangalore in partnership with Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology. The first of its kind for Nokia outside finland.

Indian Mobile scenario:

Nokia and rivals such as Motorola Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. expect to sell as many as 93 million handsets in India by the end of March next year, according to the Indian Cellular Association. India added a record 7.34 million mobile subscribers in June, faster than China’s 7.05 million. Surprisingly less than 18 percent of 1.1 billion Indians have access to mobile phones. A great potential left!

India a raising manufacturing hub:

“It is based on our experience of having set up a manufacturing facility in Chennai. Skills and quality of manpower in India is among the best in the world. I feel India is second to none as location for setting up hardware facility,” Nokia worldwide CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasuvo said.

LG KU 990 viewty the Youtube phone

Here’s a phone which enables the user not only to play YouTube videos but also let users submit videos to the site straight from the phone as well. LG has rolled out its LG KU990 Viewty, formerly know as the NYX, it features a whopping 5-megapixel camera with a nifty touchscreen interface and Youtube functionality. LG’s KU990 Viewty’s features a 5-megapixel camera on the back which comes with a Schneider Kreuznach lens, autofocus and manual focus, image stabilisation and LED photo light, but more interestingly think is you can shoot video at up to 120 frames per second i.e  it’s about four times higher than a standard camcorder and is usually intended for viewing videos in slow motion or shooting fast-moving action footage. The LG KU990 which comes in a glossy black casing has an another innovative feature i.e. the touchscreen interface which produces small vibrations to feel similar to what we seen in Moto razr 2 V8.

No information on the pricing and the launch date.

LG KU 990 viety specs

General	Network	GSM900 / GSM1800 / GSM1900 / GSM850 / HSDPA

Hutch new plan for Tamilnadu students

Hutch – Essar (Vodafone Essar) has unveiled a special recharge plan for Tamil Nadu students. Called ‘Campus Pack 295’, the special recharge plan available at Rs 295, offers a talk time of Rs 75 with a validity of 30 days with reduced local call rates at 30p/min from Hutch to Hutch, 49p/min from Hutch-to-other mobile, Rs 1.20/min from Hutch-to-landline. Also, the students are offered the benefit of choosing any three numbers of their friends and family who are on Hutch to make calls at an economical rate of 10p/min.The plan additionally offers 100 free local SMS per day at Rs 1 rental and national SMS at 25p/SMS.

Nokia’s 6555 3G

Nokia today announced its new clamshell 6555 that pairs the original design and quality workmanship with outstanding features. Adding to its attraction, the Nokia 6555 features a QVGA 16 million color internal display – twice as many colors as the human eye can see – for a brilliant, crisp resolution on a large 240×320 screen, making it perfect for viewing photos and videos. But what makes the Nokia 6555 really special is the 3G (WCDMA of unspecified band) 3G technology brings you fast data speeds for browsing, downloads, video sharing and streaming. Adding to the 3G is the the price Nokia 6555 will be available next month at an estimated retail price of approximately EUR200 (Rs. 11,100) before subsidies or taxes.Nokia claims the 6555 is the first WCDMA phone with a smooth-back fold design with recessed hinge creating a seamless line when open and this will ensure the user a smooth and ergonomic experience.

From the thin, narrow form factor with smooth lines to the 30MB user memory (with capacity for microSD expandable memory) and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, the Nokia 6555 is sure to set new standard in its class. But will the 6555 control the damage caused due to BL5C battery to the Nokia’s image . we have to wait

 

Key features

Key features

 

• Sleek, smooth-back fold design lets you stand out from the crowd when on the move
• 3G technology provides fast data speeds for browsing, downloads, video sharing and streaming
• Natural alignment of the phones from ear to mouth, its large keypad and generously sized scroll keys offer great usability
• Elegant analogue timepiece standby display not only assures punctuality but also makes a style statement
• Brilliant 16 million color, 2.0” main display enriches the media experience through crisp and clear viewing of images, video, applications and games

 

Size

Size

 

• Volume: 67.6 cc
• Weight: 97g
• Dimensions: 99.6mm x 44.3mm x 19.6mm

 

Display

Display

 

• Active-matrix 240 x 320 pixel (QVGA) 2,0” main display with 16M Colors
• Secondary display in 128 x 160 pixel with 262k colors

 

Power management

Power management

 

• Battery: BL-5C
• Capacity: 1010 mAh
• Talk time: GSM up to 6h 30m
• Stand by time: GSM up to 300h

 

Sales package content

Sales package content

 

• Nokia 6555 mobile phone
• BL-5C 1020mAh battery
• AC-4 high performance charger
• User Guide
• HS-47 stereo headset (varies by region)

 

Music and Multimedia

Music and Multimedia

 

• New enhanced music player
• Selectable skins for changing the look and feel of the music player
• Support Play-list, Artist, Album and Genres
• Display album graphics
• Play MP3, AAC, eAAC+ and WMA format music up to 320kbps
• Integrated video player for download and playback or for streaming: 3GPP, H.263 video, MPEG-4, and AMR.
• Use MP3/AAC/eACC+ tracks for ringing/game/alert tones, as well as MIDI/polyphonic tones

 

Applications and Games

Applications and Games

 

• Calculator
• Converter II
• World Clock
• Presenter
• Sensor
• Nokia catalogs
• Yahoo GO
• Opera Mini
• Golf Tour
• Rally 3D
• Soccer 3D
• Sudoku

 

Browsing

Browsing

 

• XHTML browser for internet browsing
• WAP 2.0 browsing
• TCP/IP connection

 

Connectivity

Connectivity

 

• Bluetooth version 2.0
• Micro SD memory slot up to 4GB
• Micro-USB 2.0
• 2.5mm audio jack
• Nokia PC Suite connectivity with USB & Bluetooth
• Data/modem transmission
• OMA DRM 1.0 for digital content protection

 

Data transfer

Data transfer

 

• WCDMA 850/1900/2100 up to 384kbps
• EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 up to 236.8kbps
• GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 up to 52.6kbps
• HSCSD (high-speed circuit-switched data) transfer up to 43.2 kbps in HSCSD networks

Digital services

 

Digital services

 

• Java™ applications available from Nokia Software Market
• Graphics: full-screen color wallpapers, animated color screensavers, icons and logos
• Ringing tones: 64 polyphonic MIDI, MP3, AAC/eAAC+, AMR audio clips, plus use videos as ring tones
• Themes: Possibility to download new themes

 

Messaging and email

Messaging and email

 

• Xpress audio messaging: New, easy-to-use interface for audio messages. Record your own voice message and send to compatible devices
• MMS OMA 1.2: Combine image, video, text, and voice clips and send as an MMS to a compatible phone or PC; use MMS to tell your story with a multi-slide presentation. The MMS OMA 1.2 specification allows you to send/receive messages up to 300 KB in size
• Text messaging: Supports concatenated SMS, picture messaging, SMS distribution list
• Predictive text input: Support for all major languages in Europe, North America and LTA
• Email: Access your work and private email accounts; supports SMTP, POP3, and IMAP4 protocols -Supported attachment types: .jpg, 3gpp, .mp3, .ppt, .doc, .xls, .pdf

 

Memory functions

Memory functions

 

• 30MB internal user memory
• MicroSD slot for memory cards up to 4GB

 

Offline and demo modes

Offline and demo modes

 

• Flight mode for safe use of phone in non-call mode in airplanes as music player, games, etc.

 

Operating frequency

Operating frequency

 

• WCDMA 850/2100MHz (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Brazil)
• WCDMA 850/1900MHZ (North America, Latin America)
• GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz (Global)

 

Personal information management (PIM)

Personal information management (PIM)

 

• Organizer (alarm clock, stopwatch, countdown timer, to-do list and notes) with up to 1500 entries in calendar
• Contacts up to 1000 entries
• Synchronize with MS-Outlook contacts, calendar and notes

 

Power management

Power management

Battery	Talk time	Standby time	Capacity
Battery BL-5C	GSM up to 6h30m	GSM up to 300h	1020 mAh

Operation times vary depending on the network and usage.

 

Ringtones and themes

Ringtones and themes

 

• 25 ring tones built in
• Download new ring tones in MP3, AAC, eAAc+, and AMR formats
• Seven video ring tones built in
• Themes also for use as wallpapers and screen savers

 

Voice features

Voice features

 

• Enhanced voice dialing
• Voice commands for control of your mobile phone
• Voice recorder
• Voice messaging
• Integrated hands free speaker

 

User interface

User interface

 

• Series 40 User interface with Active Standby
• Five-way scroll key, two soft keys, send and end keys
• Dedicated camera side key for camera and video activation and zoom