Author: Bharat Nagpal

  • Tata DOCOMO launches ‘Endless Music’ Service

    Tata DOCOMO launches ‘Endless Music’ Service

    Tata DOCOMO has launched its  ‘Endless Music’ Service in select parts of the country.

     

    Mobile phones are the newly evolved 24X7 music stations. Endless Music service offers a reservoir of songs that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. This service enables customers to listen as many musical tracks as they wish on to their mobile phone, at a nominal subscription charge of Rs 2/- per day. Through this service, we at Tata DOCOMO aim at changing the way music is consumed and reinvent the ways our customers experience music every day. With the launch of Endless Music service, Tata DOCOMO customers can access best of the music content.” said  Mr Rishi Mohan Malhotra, Head VAS, Tata DOCOMO.

    To avail this service, customers have to dial IVR Short Code 59090 (Toll Free). The service is auto renewable on daily basis.

     

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    In step with efforts to bolster its VAS portfolio, Tata DOCOMO, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices today launched another innovative service — Endless Music, a complete bank of music with various categories and sub categories. Under this service, customers can enjoy and listen to endless music for the entire day and can also download ringtones of their favorite songs by paying a subscription charge of Rs 2/- per day with no extra/hidden cost attached to it. What’s more! With an additional cost of Rs 1/- per day customers will also get the benefit of downloading unlimited Call Me Tunes (CMTs). This service is available for all the Tata DOCOMO post-paid and pre-paid customers across all the circles.

    Commenting on this interesting proposition, Mr Rishi Mohan Malhotra, Head VAS, Tata DOCOMO, said “Mobile phones are the newly evolved 24X7 music stations. Endless Music service offers a reservoir of songs that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. This service enables customers to listen as many musical tracks as they wish on to their mobile phone, at a nominal subscription charge of Rs 2/- per day. Through this service, we at Tata DOCOMO aim at changing the way music is consumed and reinvent the ways our customers experience music every day. With the launch of Endless Music service, Tata DOCOMO customers can access best of the music content.”

    To avail this service, customers have to dial IVR Short Code 59090 (Toll Free). The service is auto renewable on daily basis.

    Notes to Editor

    About Tata DOCOMO

    Tata DOCOMO is Tata Teleservices Limited’s telecom service on the GSM platform-arising out of the Tata Group’s strategic alliance with Japanese telecom major NTT DOCOMO in November 2008. Tata Teleservices Limited has received a license to operate GSM telecom services in 19 telecom Circles and has also been allotted spectrum in 18 of these Circles. It has rolled out its GSM services in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Orrisa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh, Haryana-Punjab, Kolkata, Rest of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, UP East, UP West, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, while Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited has launched GSM services under the Tata DOCOMO brand in the Mumbai and Rest of Maharashtra Circles. Tata DOCOMO has become the first Indian private operator to launch 3G services in India in all the nine telecom Circles where it won the 3G license. In association with its partner NTT DOCOMO, the brand finds itself suitably positioned to leverage this first-lover advantage. With 3G, Tata DOCOMO stands to redefine the very face of telecoms in India. Tokyo-based NTT DOCOMO is one of the world’s leading mobile operators-in the Japanese market, the company is the clear market leader, used by over 50 per cent of the country’s mobile phone users.

    For details, visit www.tatateleservices.comwww.tataindicom.com and www.tataDOCOMO.com

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  • Google Updates Android Market to add Movies and Books tabs

    Google Updates Android Market to add Movies and Books tabs

    Google is updating the marketplace app in their Android OS to include a easy tab for Books and Movies being sold and rented on the Android Marketplace. At movie titles starting at just US$ 1.99 or IN Rs. 84/-  it makes it a highly worthwhile option for Android device owners who had to earlier toss around looking to download rich media content to their devices. The Update is said to roll out within the coming weeks but a pre-release build is already doing the rounds and can be found here(download )

    Watch the video below to get a quick overview of the design.

     

    [Google Mobile Blog]

  • Klipsch Releases Mode noise-canceling headphones

    Klipsch Releases Mode noise-canceling headphones

    Klipsch has just added the Mode noise-cancellation headphones to its lineup of premium devices. Not only are they active noise-cancelling headphones they are also able to sustain this through their leather wrapped head-cups for upto 45 hours on a single battery.

    Apart from the above theu will also have a 40mm woofer and a 15mm tweeter driver for deep bass, dynamic midrange with active crossover and crisp clean highs. They also feature a detachable cable and a foldable design. While the price is said to be set at 350 US $ ( INR 15000 approx)  there is no confirmation yet.

    Expect to drop a semi huge chunk of money for them when they release this fall.

    [Klipsch]

  • HTC Tells Apple to not be a Nasty Sue Baby

    HTC Tells Apple to not be a Nasty Sue Baby

    Apple has been suing every bit of competition they find in the market including their latest attack target – HTC. In an attempt to weaken the morale of the folks at Cupertino HTC’s general counsel Grace Lei said:

    HTC is disappointed at Apple’s constant attempts at litigations instead of competing fairly in the market.

    This comes after a previous attempt from Apple to stop imports of products by HTC in the US. Final resolution of the previous case is due this month, while Apple has already planned ahead.

  • Panasonic Announces UT-PB1 Dedicated E-reader Tablet, with Android

    Panasonic Announces UT-PB1 Dedicated E-reader Tablet, with Android

    Panasonic has just announced a EBook Reader Tablet for the Japanese market. The device is based on the Android OS and features a 7-inch 1024 x 600px display, expandability via micro SD slot, a front facing camera, and WiFi. The device will come with 600 Preview titles when its launched. Weighing in at just 400gms. There is no news on Pricing or date of release.

  • Apple Files second Patent Infringement Complaint against HTC – Shares Drop

    Apple Files second Patent Infringement Complaint against HTC – Shares Drop

    Its only been a couple of months and Apple has slammed HTC with the second patent infringement case. The US International Trade Commission is reporting that HTC is being accused and  is being asked to stop the import of “personal electronic devices”. Last year, Apple filed a separate action against HTC with the U.S. International Trade Commission, where HTC then leveled its own patent infringement claims against Apple. Preliminary rulings for those cases are expected this week.

     Shares in the world’s No.5 handset maker, HTC Corp (2498.TW), tumbled more than 4 percent on Tuesday, after Apple Inc (AAPL.O) sued the company in a fresh complaint with a U.S. trade panel. 

    HTC said its net profit doubled in the second quarter, beating market expectations. But analysts suggested that because the operating income tracked forecasts, they expected shares of HTC would consolidate before the investor conference at the end of this month, when the company gives guidance for the third quarter. There are rumours out there that HTC would need to pay Apple T$20 billion ($693.64 million) in compensation. 

    That would lower down profit expectations considerably.

  • Edit : The iPhone 5, What to Expect?

    Edit : The iPhone 5, What to Expect?

    The Anticipation clock of most humans starts to ring with the sight of an Apple Product Launch. This time around people are expecting 3 new launches. The iPod refresh, the iPad with some minor changes and most importantly the iPhone 5 (or iPhone 4s). 

    The iPhone is the most successful smartphone ever made, with in excess of 18.5 million devices sold this year the iPhone has set records that are yet to be matched. Why everyone loves the iPhone? There could be several answers:

    • The User Interface
    • The OS
    • The Hardware
    • The Looks
    • The Company Name / Brand Value
    • Pricing
    It could be any or all of the factors from above, we really don’t know.  The iPhone has always been marketed as a magical device, with the right amount of hype. Keeping price at a point where it was just above the competition and just low enough to be an approachable target (for those looking for a smart phone) . This strategy has also led people into believing that Apple Devices are super premium and most people in India still hold them at gold value (sometimes more value that those useless super value phones).
    Whatever the reason behind the iPhones popularity, we know a new one is coming and following rumors and yearly cycles , here is what we think the iPhone 5 is going to be like.

    Name

    The most obvious guess for a name of the upcoming iPhone would be the iPhone 5 , but unless Apple is planning some major changes the new iPhone may just as well be called the iPhone 4s. Whatever said and done the word “iPhone” will be there and a 5 would sound much better than an iPhone 4s. Some people suggest that the new device will be called iPhone 4 HD,  but that seems like an unlikely name for a device from Cupertino.

    Hardware

    There is no guessing the obvious, Apple has already shown off their A5 chipset in the iPad 2 , and just like the iPhone 4 had the iPads chip, the next iPhone will have the new Apple dual core A5 chip. This will boost the speed and performance of the iPhone 5 (we are just going to stick to that name for now)  upto four times. Also, in tow will be RAM upgrades and a bigger 8 megapixel camera sensor, which has been talked about

    Various rumors and speculation points to a larger Edge to Edge display on the front of the device. A possible 3.8 inch or even 4 inch capacitive display can do no harm to Apple’s Jesus phone, giving it a larger screen – real estate would require pumping in more pixels per inch to retain the “Retina Display” badge.

    Design 

    Now this is where the controversy starts. The iPhone 4 had a impressively new design which was loved by everyone when it was launched. Mostly everyone appreciated the new stainless steel design, although there were some who said that it was not as nice looking as the original iPhone. The new design brought a lot of possibilities for Apple especially in the components department. A machined design meant that they could stuff their components into the phone and still have room for a large battery. The frame of the iPhone was the most impressively designed structure to be ever used in a SmartPhone, leaving only the glass front and back in question, which did end up weakening the whole device and making it prone to damage.

    The Antenna design, dubbed Antennagate put Apple in the wrong kind of limelight and has ever since been know as the “break all or make all” theory for last years Jesus phone. Everyone thought the antenna problem would diminish the sales of the iPhone 4, but it actually gave them so much publicity that the device did better than expectations from the company HQ.

    Using a similar antenna on the next iPhone would be a not-so-smart move from Apple, although there are those who would still buy the device, a large chunk of the audience would think that Apple ignores the consumer, and  move onto alternatives.

    The tear drop design has had many references in rumors of the upcoming iPhone 5, a device machined out of Aluminum (unibody is Apple’s forté) which is really slim for the most part but thicker in arears that will  hold the antenna and battery. A device of such design will do fantastically well with the young consumer base of Apple’s baby.

     

    Operating System

    We all know the iPhone 5 will have the iOS 5, which will radically enhance the usability of the phone. With dedicated notifications, iMessage, iCloud, Newsstand, Twitter integration, Wireless Device syncing, new photo editing, and the use of volume button as a dedicated camera shutter release. The iOS 5 is ready to give stiff competition to its competitors, still remaining the most secure and bug free mobile OS below the stratosphere . There are still basic features missing from the iOS, bluetooth file transfer being one of them.

    One More Thing!

    Apple may introduce a new cheaper iPhone this year, to target the Android buying generation. A similar strategy already kind of exists with the iPhone 4 being the pedigree and the iPhone 3Gs being sold for Rs. 19,990 (USD 400). 

    But these rumors point to a completely new and cheaper device id, possibly a US $ 200 iPhone ( they could relaunch the 3GS at 200 $/ or drop in a sim card in the iPod touch). Nobody really knows till Steve walks up on stage ( hopefully) with the next “Magical” device and amazes the audience watching the event worldwide. 

    No matter how many expectations are met, the iPhone 5 is coming and its coming soon. So hold on to your monies and wait for its arrival, for you never know what technologies might make you drop loyalties and compel you to make the switch.

    Here is a list-up of all the expectations we have

    • A Completely new design
    • An 8 Megapixel  camera possibly on the opposite side of the back panel.
    • Separate Camera Flash for better allumination
    • Larger screen with the same Retina resolution
    • The new A5 chip with 1 GB RAM
    • 32/64 Gb capacities
    • HD Facetime Camera
    • Slimmer profile
    • Back panel made out of tougher glass/ Aluminum / Steel
    Expectations can run wild, leave a comment below if you have any other expectations!

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  • LG joins the Android QWERTY bandwagon with Optimus Pro

    LG joins the Android QWERTY bandwagon with Optimus Pro

    Looks like a Samsung Galaxy Pro competitor from Samsung competitor – The LG Optimus Pro is on sale in Italy and coming to the rest of the world soon. Known specs include Android 2.3 gingerbread a 2.8 inch QVGA touchscreen and a 3.2 MP camera. All of this will run on a 800MHZ processor and 256mb of RAM. The device has a nice Candy Bar design and should fare well against competition if the pricing is right. Currently it sells for €179 which seems a tad bit high.

  • HTC will start Bootloader Unlock in August – HTC Sensation on the List

    HTC will start Bootloader Unlock in August – HTC Sensation on the List

    HTC has confirmed via their official Facebook fan page that they will start unlocking bootloaders in their popular phones come August. On the List is the HTC Sensation (global – yes the one in India) along with Sensation 4G on T-Mobile and the EVO 3D on Sprint. 

    HTC wont stop there and says that it will continue to provide unlocking capabilities to other devices as time progresses.

     

    **UPDATE 7/10**

    We wanted to provide an update on HTC’s progress with bringing bootloader unlocking to our newest phones. We know how excited some of you are for this capability, and we’ve put significant resources behind making this change as soon as possible. While we wish we could flip a simple switch and unlock all bootloaders across our device portfolio, this is actually a complex challenge that requires a new software build and extensive testing to deliver the best possible customer experience.

    We’re thrilled to announce today that software updates to support bootloader unlocking will begin rolling out in August for the global HTC Sensation, followed by the HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile USA and the HTC EVO 3D on Sprint. We’re in the testing phase for the unlocking capability now, and we expect it to be fully operational by early September for devices that have received the software updates. We’ll continue rolling out the unlocking capability over time to other devices as part of maintenance releases and new shipments.

    HTC continues its commitment to unlocking bootloaders and supporting the developer community. Because of the importance of this community to us, please expect an update on this about every few weeks as we make progress toward launch. Thank you for your patience and continued support!

    [HTC on Facebook]

  • iPhone 5 with Edge to Edge Screen Spotted on Screen Grabs? Video

    iPhone 5 with Edge to Edge Screen Spotted on Screen Grabs? Video

    A mockup of iPhone 5 was spotted on TV show Covert Affairs, Although it resembles a lot of rumors we have hearing lately, it is a clear video implant of the device. 

  • New Macbook air to come July 13th, Even Mac OS X Lion , After Store Update

    New Macbook air to come July 13th, Even Mac OS X Lion , After Store Update

    The inter-webs are abuzz with news of Apple Sale Item refresh on the 13th of July. This news comes as many have confirmed that Apple has started to ask Apple Store employees to prepare for an “overnight” shift on July 13th.

    Many claim that the Macbook air and Lion OS X will be available from the 14th of July in Apple Stores. and the Macbook Air refresh will bring a lot of new things, including SandyBridge processors and Thunderbolt I/O.

    A black Macbook Air (premium) is also in the “AIR”, but seems highly unlikely.

  • Apple Planning to Kill WebOS Wireless Sharing, With a Patent of Their Own

    Apple Planning to Kill WebOS Wireless Sharing, With a Patent of Their Own

    Looks like Apple is preparing to end HP’s “Touch to Share” in one single sweep. As the folks fro PatentlyApple found in the new patent 20110163944, the new wireless sharing feature that could allow users to quickly and easily transfer files from various iOS devices. a user might be able to “pour” the files from an iPhone onto an iPad in one single gesture or motion of the wrist.

  • Apple May release an iPod Touch 3G, Data only

    Apple May release an iPod Touch 3G, Data only

     

    Looks like Apple might bring a total of three new things to the Table this September. New iPhone 5, revised iPad 2 ( 3) and a totally new iPod 3g?. Yes you read it right, several sources including a dutch website claim that Apple will release a 3G iPod touch this year. Similar to the iPad , the iPod touch 3G will only be able to use the onboard radio for data connectivity and not to make phone calls. 

    But we know there is always a work around for that, right?

    So essentially a total of three totally revamped iOS devices are heading your way in September. We sure hope you start saving up!

    [Read]

  • Dell Peju tablet leaked, 10.1-inch , Windows 8 and Core i5?

    Dell Peju tablet leaked, 10.1-inch , Windows 8 and Core i5?

    A new source of information for the upcoming Dell Peju tablet has surface. Looks the the device is a 10.1 inch tablet has a gorilla glass front and with its internals clocking Core i5 and Windows 8 os. The Device is set to launch in october this year (if the source is to be believed)

    Other Specs Include

    • CPU: Intel Core i5 processor
    • Memory: 4 GB
    • Storage: 64 GB SSD or 120 GB SSD
    • Display: 10.1-inch, wide-angle, 1920×1080
    • OS: Windows 7 Pro / Windows 8 Compatible
    • Slots/ ports: 2-USB, Mini VGA, HDMI, microSD, audio, SIM (3G)
    • Battery: integrated, 5,500 mAh, 6 – 8 hour real-world battery life
    • Connectivity: WiFi b/g, Bluetooth, 3G & 4G
    • Webcam: 1.3 MP Front Facing & 5MP Rear Facing Camera
    • Input: Touch, Stylus, Bluetooth Keyboard, & USB Keyboard. via the docking station. (Keyboard not included)
    • Dimensions: 10.8 x 6.7 x 0.63 inches, 1.9 lbs.

     

  • Swype Comes to iPhone, IPod and iPad Courtesy Jailbreak : How To

    Swype Comes to iPhone, IPod and iPad Courtesy Jailbreak : How To

     

    The most popular keyboard from the Android OS has finally been ported to iOS via Jailbreak. So , if you have already Jailbroken your device, follow the step by step below to add swype to your device

     

    Step 1:

    •  Open Cydia and move to Manage tab

    Step 2:

    •  Tap on Sources > Edit > Add

    Step 3: 

    • When you tap on add, a window will pop up asking for a URL, type following URL:
    • http://wynd.x10.mx
    • Then tap on Add.

    Step 4: 

    • Once repo is added and packages are downloaded.
    • Go to the “Changes” Screen and Tap on “Swype”
    • Tap Install

    Step 5

    • Once Installed Respring Your Device
    • Swype is enabled on your standard keyboard
    A quick Video Demo is coming up shortly
     


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