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Bharat Electronics Ltd’s Solar Slate promises Froyo for 3000 Rupees.

Bharat Electronics Ltd has developed a tablet PC that would cost $70-75 (around Rs 3,000) apiece for the Ministry of Rural Development’s poverty survey. The company supply six lakh pieces this year,expected to be delivered by end-November.

Normally, BEL generates 80 per cent of its revenue from military supplies such as radars, detection and communication devices; its turnover for the year ended March 2011 was Rs 5,500 crore; the 2011-12 guidance is for Rs 6,200 crore.

The device will boast Android 2.2 Froyo, a Solar powered battery pack, and a plug in keyboard. The device also appears to have a usb input port and a resistive touchscreen.

Since the order coming in early July, BEL has supplied an initial 2,000 tablets to the North-East. They were made at a small plant that was added to BEL’s Mass Manufacturing Facility in Bangalore at a cost of Rs 7 crore. Depending on further demand, it may put up an additional line for Rs 20 crore, apart from tapping capacities at Ghaziabad and Panchkula.

We are already poking around to get some action with the device.

[Hindu Business Line]

August 7, 2011
HTC Puccini 10 inch Android Tablet Screenshots leaked

HTC’s upcoming tablet the Puccini had earlier been leaked from the outside, now its time for screenshots to leak out. HTC is taking advantage of the 1280×800 resolution by tacking a number pad onto the keyboard; tabbed browsing also benefits from the increased real estate versus seven-inch models.

PocketNow estimates that the device will ship by the end of this year during the holiday season.

[Pocketnow]

August 6, 2011
MSI unveils the lightest Tablets in India with its WinPad Enjoy series (PR)
MSI has announced two new tablets in India with its WinPad Enjoy Series of Tablets. Powered by a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor and 512 Mb of RAM the tablets are full of interesting specs
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 2.1
- 7″ 800 x 480 (16:9), 10” 1024 x 768 (4:3) display with multi-touch capability
- Android™ 2.3.3 Gingerbread operating system
- Adobe® Flash® 10.1 support
- Dual 2 MP camera
- 512 MB DDR3 RAM
- ALS (Ambient light sensor), G-Sensor (Accelerometer)
- E-Compass, Vibration, GPS (Optional)
- Storage 4 GB internal storage space
- I/O Ports Mini-USB, mini-HDMI, 3.5 mm 2 in 1 headphone + microphone jack
- Micro-SD card slot (Max 32 GB)
- Battery Life Target 4-5 hours
- Rechargeable Lithium Battery 3.7V/4000mAh
The tablets are also touted as the worlds lightest tablets. The tablets are priced very competitively with the 7 inch at Rs. 13,999/- and the 10 inch at Rs. 14,999/- making them the first tablets below the 15k mark to be launched in India. If you don’t consider the unbranded ones.

Enjoy series has been designed keeping the ultimate end-user in mind; it offers productivity while on the go and, provides more ways to have fun and connect with friends. Whether surfing the Web or even enjoying the latest hit movies.

–Eric Kuo, General Manager, MSI India

We are trying to get our hands on the devices so you can expect a full review shortly.

You can also order the tablets directly from the MSI India website.

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NEW DELHI, Aug. 05, 2011 — After creating a footprint in the Notebook & PC components category, MSI India is set to redefine the Tablet revolution by launching their latest Enjoy series tablets in India today. The Enjoy series would be available in two variants – Enjoy 10 (a 10 inch Tablet) & Enjoy 7 (a 7 inch Tablet), priced at Rs 14,999 & Rs 13,999 respectively.

Last year, MSI had also unveiled first Windows 7 based tablets in India – the WINPAD.

The new Enjoy series provide breakthrough brilliant new design and style and exceptionally fast performance with its 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor and 512 Mb of RAM. This will translate into faster web-browsing, movie experience, video calls, gaming etc. ARM Cortex-A8 is a low power, high performance processor solution. Powerful hardware accelerators provide optimized hardware performance for high-end application.

Commenting on the latest offering, Eric Kuo – General Manager, MSI India said “Enjoy series has been designed keeping the ultimate end-user in mind; it offers productivity while on the go and, provides more ways to have fun and connect with friends. Whether surfing the Web or even enjoying the latest hit movies”.

The slim and light design of the Winpad Enjoy makes it easy for sharing the best moments with your family and friends. All the functions of a computer: Your apps, the internet, photos, music, videos, eBooks, 3D games and email. Additionally, with front and rear cameras, people can also make live video calls using a variety of available video chat applications available in the Android Market. Android market place to instantly access hundreds of thousands of apps.

The tablet showcases the innovations of the Gingerbread user experience – including an interactive, customizable home screen with moveable widgets, notifications and tabbed browsing.

Other key features of the Enjoy series include:

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 2.1
• 7″ 800 x 480 (16:9), 10” 1024 x 768 (4:3) display with multi-touch capability
• Android™ 2.3.3 Gingerbread operating system
• Adobe® Flash® 10.1 support
• Dual 2 MP camera
· 512 MB DDR3 RAM
· ALS (Ambient light sensor), G-Sensor (Accelerometer), E-Compass, Vibration, GPS (Optional)
· Storage 4 GB internal storage space
· I/O Ports Mini-USB, mini-HDMI, 3.5 mm 2 in 1 headphone + microphone jack
• Micro-SD card slot (Max 32 GB)
· Battery Life Target 4-5 hours
• Rechargeable Lithium Battery 3.7V/4000mAh

You can also order the tablet online, in India with just a click on a tab. Just visit the website: http://in.msi.com/

About MSI:

Founded in August 1986, MSI (Micro Star International) is a world-class leading company specializes in the design and manufacture of mainboards, graphic cards and notebooks. MSI is now the world No.1 graphic card manufacturer and in the Top-3 in mainboards. According to Displaybank, MSI was the No.4 Netbook supplier in 2008 and being ranked as Top 10 NB Brand in the worldwide market based on shipments. MSI Computer India Pvt. Ltd. initiated its local presence as a licensed office in 2005 and has become a fully functional subsidiary in 2007.

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August 6, 2011
iG Exclusive : Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to Launch on Aug 25

Look what we know and want to tell you, the simply brilliant Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Honeycomb OS is coming for you officially by Samsung this month on August 25.

We got this information directly from our own little birdie at Samsung’s office. According to our source the company is planning a massive advertising campaign for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and may also launch combo offers that will include discounts on purchase of both the Tab and the S2.

Pricing information is still blurry, but according to our source the tablet may be pegged upwards of 35k during launch. Although the company is expected to bring about multiple combo offers, like free case and screen protector, dock , etc.

Either way you can expect us to be on top of the information chain, and expect a full fledged unboxing – review cycle as soon as we get our hands dirty with it.

We also had a chance to get our hands on with the earlier 10.1 inch model (thick), check out the video below.

Full Spec Sheet

August 6, 2011
BMW Guggenheim Lab Opens Aug 3 in New York, Coming to Mumbai after Berlin , Six – Year Tour

The BMW Guggenheim Lab was launched yesterday at the Manhattan’s East Village. A combination of think tank, public forum, and community center, the Lab will offer free programs that explore the challenges of today’s cities within an innovative mobile structure that was designed to house this urban experiment. Over the next six years, the Lab will travel to nine cities in three successive cycles, each with its own distinct theme and structure, to help raise awareness of urban challenges and yield sustainable benefits for cities around the world.

The project is a way for everyday people to contribute and be lab partners , to solve problems of day to day living in modern tech cities, like New Delhi. the project aid to vastly improve the standard of living in these cities so that the people that reside in it can live a healthier and fitter life

Watch the video below for total details

August 5, 2011

ASUS ProArt Series PA238Q Monitor Launched in India (PR)

Asus has launched its new ProArt PA238Q monitor in India. The monitor is a 23”, LED-backlit model with native 1920 x 1080 resolution and It reproduces 100% of the sRGB color space.

The company is touting a 178 degree viewing angles, preventing color loss and wash even from extreme vertical and horizontal viewing directions. The PA238Q uses a 10-bit lookup table for RGB coloration which results in smoother and more accurate color gradation and reproduction, as opposed to the 8bit in standard monitors.

Exact product name/model number: PA238Q ProArt Series monitor
Price (M.R.P): Rs. 17, 600/- (excluding taxes)

Specifications

MODEL	PA238Q
DISPLAY PANEL	23” (58.4cm) 1920 x 1080
DISPLAY COLOURS	16.7 million ,72% NTSC (CIE 1931)
BRIGHTNESS	250 cd/m2
CONTRAST RATIO	Native 1,000:1 / ASCR 50,000,000:1
VIEWING ANGLE (CR ? 10)	Horizontal:178°/vertical:178°
RESPONSE TIME	6ms (GTG)
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION	<58 W (w/USB HUB) typical <33W (EPA 5.0) / power saving < 1W / off= 0W(hard switch)
SPLENDID™ VIDEO INTELLIGENCE TECH	5 modes (standard, sRGB, scenery, theater, user)
ASPECT RATIO CONTROL	1:1, “FULL”, “4:3″ ,”Over Scan” (for HDMI)
VIDEO I/O	DisplayPort 1.1a, HDMI 1.3, DVI, D-sub
AUDIO I/O	3.5mm mini-jack (for HDMI and DisplayPort)
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	0-100mm
PIVOT	90° (clockwise)
SWIVEL	+60° to -60°
TILT	+20° to -5°
VESA WALL MOUNT	100mm x 100mm
DIMENSIONS	548.8mm x495.7mm x201mm
NET WEIGHT	5.5Kg
CERTIFICATIONS	Energy Star , UL/cUL, CB, CE, EuP, FCC (Class B), CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, TCO5.2, TUV-GS, TUV-Ergo, ISO-9241-307, PSB, J-MOSS, Taiwan Green Mark (optional), HF (optional), RoHS, WEEE, Windows® 7 WHQL, Mac compliance

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ASUS ProArt Series PA238Q Monitor Presents Total Color FidelityNew 23” display delivers authentic visuals and comes with QuickFit Virtual Scale for accurate graphics that are ideal in professional applications

Mumbai, July 27, 2011 ? Created to meet the needs of graphic designers and other professionals, the IPS-paneled ASUS PA238Q joins the ProArt Series of displays as a 23”, LED-backlit model with native 1920 x 1080 resolution. It reproduces 100% of the sRGB color space, with every individual monitor precision calibrated at the factory to ensure unmatched color accuracy. The PA238Q ships with ASUS-exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale software to display photos and documents in their true size on screen. In terms of ergonomics, a fully adjustable and sturdy stand complements a wide I/O range, which includes HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, D-sub, and multiple USB ports.

Meticulous factory calibration
Guaranteeing authentic color performance, the PA238Q’s IPS panel is capable of delivering 100% of the sRGB color space, a feature pivotal in professional graphics work. IPS technology allows for 178?viewing angles, preventing color loss and wash even from extreme vertical and horizontal viewing directions. Precision individual calibration at the factory guarantees an average delta E factor lower than 5 for improved color fidelity. The internal firmware of the PA238Q uses a 10-bit lookup table for RGB coloration, going beyond the standard 8-bit table used in conventional monitors. This results in smoother and more accurate color gradation and reproduction. The contrast ratio comes in an incredible 50,000,000:1, generating true dark/light distinction and spectacular image quality. Combined with a 16:9 screen ratio, these features make the PA238Q a very capable monitor for entertainment applications such as movie viewing and gaming.

Productivity-boosting features
ASUS bundles exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale functionality with the PA238Q, powering true-sized displays of photos and documents on the screen. Format sizes supported by the software include A4, letter, 8” x 10”, 5” x 7”, 4” x 6”, 3” x 5”, and 2” x 2”. It also supports alignment, centimeter and inch-based grids for added flexibility. Users can activate QuickFit via a simple hotkey at any time. This goes along picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture viewing for easier multitasking. Additionally, the PA238Q’s stand integrates fully-adjustable height, tilt, swivel, and pivot, making for easier work and enjoyment. The four conveniently-located USB ports on the PA238Q (two on the side, two on the back) afford easy access to a wide range of storage devices and file formats, helping users display content instantly.

Extensive input/output options
As a fully-featured high-end monitor, the PA238Q offers a complete port and connector array. HDMI makes it effortless to insert the PA238Q into any modern multimedia and content sharing setup, while the inclusion of DisplayPort, DVI-D, and D-sub maintains connectivity options with a wide range of devices so consumers can use the monitor as a single display for multiple sources.

About ASUS
ASUS, the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world’s best-selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than 10,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company’s revenue for 2010 was around US$10.1 billion

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August 5, 2011

HP Launches Cloud based Global Authentication Service in India to Fight Counterfeit Drugs

HP has launched a new Cloud based Global Authentication system for monitoring the movement of Drugs, The first country to reap the benefits is going to be India. Hp plans a global systematic launch in the coming months. India was primarily selected due to the phenomenal growth in the country’s pharmaceutical industry, which also is seeing the development of a parallel counterfeit drug market. The service, which runs on scalable, cloud-based technology, also can be deployed in other industry sectors, offered in any geographical region and incorporated into an existing drug production system.

The HP Global Authentication Service allows pharmaceutical companies to monitor the movement of products through their global supply chains with a much higher degree of accuracy. This helps protect consumers against dangerous or ineffective drugs and enables pharmaceutical companies to protect their revenue and intellectual property from the growing black market.

HP technology is not only providing commercial benefits to our clients, but also is helping to save lives. The success to date with mPedigree and subsequent commercialization of our Global Authentication Service highlights how valuable social innovation initiatives can be in helping bring innovative service offerings to the market.”

– Prith Banerjee, senior vice president, Research, and director, HP Labs

This is an excellent initiative from HP. Each year over 240,000 lives are lost in India due to the use of fake/counterfeit drugs, this technology will lower the chances

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HP Launches Global Authentication Service to Fight Counterfeit Drugs. Cloud based service developed at HP Labs, will be rolling out in India first

HP has launched its Global Authentication Service, a cloud-based track-and-trace solution based on technology that has been used to fight the global problem of counterfeit and stolen drugs, estimated to claim 700,000 lives every year(1) and representing an illegal $75 billion global industry.(2)

The HP Global Authentication Service allows pharmaceutical companies to monitor the movement of products through their global supply chains with a much higher degree of accuracy. This helps protect consumers against dangerous or ineffective drugs and enables pharmaceutical companies to protect their revenue and intellectual property from the growing black market.

The service is initially being rolled out in India due to the phenomenal growth in the country’s pharmaceutical industry, which also is seeing the development of a parallel counterfeit drug market. The service, which runs on scalable, cloud-based technology, also can be deployed in other industry sectors, offered in any geographical region and incorporated into an existing drug production system.

The service’s underlying technology engine was originally developed by HP Labs – the company’s central research arm – and the HP Software Professional Services Cloud Services Innovation Center to monitor goods in HP’s supply chain. It was later adapted for use in product recalls in the food industry.

The solution was most recently adapted and deployed in collaboration with the African nonprofit social enterprise mPedigree to track, trace and authenticate a range of life-saving medications in Nigeria and Ghana, with a rollout planned for more countries later this year.

The HP Global Authentication Service works in conjunction with HP’s global printing partners who are able to print quality labels in high volumes very efficiently even when required in some of the world’s most remote locations.

“HP technology is not only providing commercial benefits to our clients, but also is helping to save lives,” said Prith Banerjee, senior vice president, Research, and director, HP Labs. “The success to date with mPedigree and subsequent commercialization of our Global Authentication Service highlights how valuable social innovation initiatives can be in helping bring innovative service offerings to the market.”

Background

As of 2009, India’s pharmaceuticals industry was estimated at $21.04 billion.(3) As this industry grows, so does the associated risk of a counterfeit market. While India is a leading manufacturer and exporter of high-quality generic and patent drugs, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ranked the country as the largest source of counterfeit medicine, with 75 percent of counterfeit drugs worldwide having some origins in India.

– Counterfeit drugs often contain the wrong quantity of active pharmaceutical ingredients, which can result in illness or death.

– Counterfeit drugs account for approximately 10 percent of the global drug market.(3)

– The use of counterfeit drugs is estimated to finance a $75 billion global counterfeit pharmaceutical industry.(2)

– The World Health Organization estimates that counterfeit drugs constitute 25 percent of the drug market in developing countries.(4)

– Across Africa, 30 percent of malaria medications are estimated to be counterfeit.(1)

Supporting resources

More information about HP’s work in social innovation for healthcare is available at HP’s Office of Global Social Innovation website.

Additional information regarding the work of mPedigree is available in an interview with founder Bright Simons and at Data Central, the HP corporate blog.

Information about HP’s award-winning work with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) and social enterprise mPedigree also is available at Data Central.

(1) “Keeping It Real: Protecting the world’s poor from fake drugs,” International Policy Network, May 2009.

(2) “21st Century Health Care Terrorism: The Perils of International Drug Counterfeiting,” Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, September 2005.

(3) “Background on Indian Pharmaceutical industry,” Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, July 2010.

(4) “Standard and Counterfeit Medicines,” World Health Organization, November 2003.

Notes to Editor

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure at the convergence of the cloud and connectivity, creating seamless, secure, context-aware experiences for a connected world. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning expected development, performance or market share relating to products and services; any statements regarding anticipated operational and financial results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses; the development and transition of new products and services (and the enhancement of existing products and services) to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers, suppliers and partners; the achievement of expected operational and financial results; and other risks that are described in HP’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2011 and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

© 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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August 5, 2011
Micromax launches Maldives operations, Plans a world domination (PR)

India’s most recognized mobile phone manufacturer Micromax Mobile, has just launched its Maldives operations in partnership with Sense Wood Maldives (Pvt) Ltd. Maldives is also SAARC’s most tele-dense market , with more per man cellphone usage than any other nation.

Micromax is already the number one domestic mobile phone company with its partnerships around the world in Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri-Lanka, UAE and Brazil., it seems that a global presence is not far for the Domestic Mobile Giant.

Read the Full Press Release below.

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Micromax strengthens its foothold in Asia with the launch of its Maldives operations

Partners with Sense Wood Maldives (Pvt) Ltd. to enter SAARC’s highest teledensity market

Maldives, August 04, 2011 – Micromax Informatics Limited (“Micromax”), India’s leading handset manufacturer today announced its foray into Maldivian telecom space, as a part of its aggressive global expansion activities. Micromax will launch 9 mobile phones competitively priced between 425 MVR to 4,500 MVR. Through an exclusive partnership with Sense Wood Maldives (Pvt) Ltd, Micromax will make the handsets available through all leading outlets across the country, reaching out to the market with 150% mobile penetration.

Micromax aims to focus on consumers of all age groups, especially youth through their wide range of innovative products.

Innovative products have been a strong growth driver for Micromax in India and the company plans to bring the same innovation and quality products for Maldivian consumers catering to their advanced telecommunications needs and hence establishing a connect with the consumers of Maldives. Micromax will also be the first company to have exclusive service centers in the country.

This launch marks another milestone for Micromax, which aims to set its roots deep into the market and emerge as a leader in all the market territories it operates in.

Mr. Vikas Sahni, General Manager SAARC, Micromax Informatics Limited present on the launch said, “In 2011, we will continue our growth trajectory by developing our existing markets and expanding into newer markets. Today, I am delighted to offer an extensive range of innovative products designed to meet the communications needs of the highly evolved telecom users in Maldives. In addition to this, we will also bring the first ever exclusive service center through which we are confident to offer a delightful user experience in the region. With the younger generation accounting for 60% of Maldives’ total population, our focus will be to bring advanced mobility devices meeting the trends of the youth culture in the country.”

He further added, “To begin with, we are introducing 9 models ranging from less than 500 MVR to 4,500 MVR. These include feature-rich mobile phones with dual SIM, utility phones, QWERTY chat-phones, music-touch phones and Android based smartphones.”

Micromax has been at the forefront of providing innovative and path breaking phones to the consumers across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, UAE and Brazil. Through this launch, Micromax will become the first company to have a mobile phone distribution network in Maldives. As another step to enrich users’ experience, the company will offer 6 months warranty on all phones it launches in the country.

To attain positioning and to enhance brand visibility in the territory, Micromax aims to undertake a 360 degree branding exercise and focus will be on activities like, store branding, merchandisers in key retails and channel marketing.

About Micromax:

Micromax, is the largest Indian mobile handset company, in terms of units shipped during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and the third largest mobile handset seller as at March 31, 2010 (Source: IDC’s India Quarterly Mobile Handsets Tracker, 1Q 2010, June 2010 release). Micromax has domestic offices across India and global presence in Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri-Lanka, UAE and Brazil.

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August 5, 2011
Blackberry Bold Touch 9900 Launch dates Confirmed for India

We reported earlier that the Bold 9900 is coming in the second week of August. After a long discussing with Vodafone CMO Kumar Ramanathan, we were able to collect that the device is infact coming in August, but the launch dates have been shifted to either 20th or 25th of August.

All the stock for the Blackberry Devices is already in India and has cleared customs, warehouses are stocking the devices and sale of the device will begin almost immediately after the launch event.

We are really looking forward to the launch of this device, we truly support the fact that it will do magic for our Blackberry Division

He also said that the call centers were gathering record enquiries for the device, some stating the source as our website.

The Bold Touch 9900 will be RIM’s first device to have a qwerty – touchscreen combo in a candybar design, it also has the first 1.2 ghz processor to have ever appeared in a Blackberry device. A 287dpi pixel density means this device is going to be easy on the eyes. At just 10.5mm thick, this device will be the thinnest ever from RIM/blackberry.

The outside shell of the device is made out of machined steel, along with carbon fibre composite for the back panel. The liquid graphics based LCD display has a toughened glass exterior.

Pricing speculation still remains in the Rs 32000 mark, although a couple of iGyaan sources at Blackberry were able to tell us that the company is hard at work trying to get the price around Rs 28,000 during the launch or within a week-ten days from launch time. As always expect full coverage of the device post launch.

August 5, 2011
In Other News the Blackberry 9360 Apollo is Leaked

OneMobileRing got a hands-on with the Curve 9360 looks like an update to the existing curve lineup with the obvious addition of OS7. The trackpad seems to have a backlit setting / or is it a chrome bezel?

Either way looks like RIM is in for a major overhaul in its 9 Mobile phone Releases this year.

August 4, 2011
Blackberry Torch 9810, Torch 9860 and Bold 9900 Launched Globally

Just as we reported Rim has just launched the new Bold Touch 9900 along with the Torch 9810 and 9860 at an even in the UK. All handsets now officially run on a1.2GHz processor, have 768MB of onboard RAM and have Blackberry OS7

The Bold Touch 9900 is the most anticipated Blackberry handset since the original Bold 9000. Ever since the announcement was made in May, the Bold Touch is the favorable upgrade for existing Blackberry lovers. RIM is calling it the “Largest Global Launch of BlackBerry Smartphones Ever With More Than 225 Partners Around the World”, we already know that RIM has tied up with Airtel, Vodafone and Aircel as GSM partners and Tata and Reliance as CDMA partners.

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Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced plans to launch 5 new BlackBerry® smartphones based on the BlackBerry® 7 Operating System (OS). RIM, in conjunction with carriers and distribution partners around the world, is rolling out two new BlackBerry® Bold™ models and three new BlackBerry® Torch™ models, all running the powerful new BlackBerry® 7 OS.

The launch of this family of handsets will be RIM’s largest global launch ever and more than 225 carriers and distribution partners have already commenced or completed over 500 certification programs for these 5 new handsets.

Featuring RIM’s next generation of hardware and software platforms, these five new BlackBerry 7 based smartphones offer users a variety of designs to choose from and deliver the ultimate in communications, multimedia and productivity.

The new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 and 9930 are RIM’s thinnest smartphones ever, each offering a large keyboard and brilliant touch display. The new BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810 smartphone builds on the popularity of the BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 and combines a large touch display with a convenient slide-out keyboard. The BlackBerry® Torch™ 9850 and 9860 introduce an all-new, all-touch design featuring the largest display on a BlackBerry® smartphone to date.

“This is the largest global launch of BlackBerry smartphones in our history,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO of Research In Motion. “The BlackBerry solution offers a best-in-class mobile communications experience that customers love and we think they will be thrilled by the faster performance, enhanced browsing and richer multimedia delivered by these powerful new BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Torch smartphones.”

Next-Generation BlackBerry 7 OS
BlackBerry 7 introduces a next generation BlackBerry browser with a significantly faster, more fluid web browsing experience that is among the best in the industry. Combining the dramatically improved performance of the advanced WebKit browser engine together with the powerful hardware enhancements found in the BlackBerry 7 based smartphones delivers browsing results that are up to 40% faster than BlackBerry® 6 based smartphones and up to 100% faster than BlackBerry® 5 based smartphones*. Additional enhancements to this next generation BlackBerry browser have also optimized zooming and panning for smoother web navigation and optimized HTML5 performance for incredible gaming and video experiences.

RIM’s new BlackBerry 7 based smartphones also feature Liquid GraphicsTM technology, with each smartphone combining a dedicated high-performance graphics processor with a blazingly fast CPU and stunning high resolution display to deliver a highly responsive touch interface with incredibly fast and smooth graphics.

In addition, BlackBerry 7 based smartphones continue the tradition of delivering the world’s best mobile communications experience with a highly refined and integrated suite of phone, email, messaging and social apps to keep users connected and productive throughout the day. Recent enhancements include the newest release of BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger) which now extends the real time BBM experience to a range of other apps (see separate announcement on July 28, 2011). The updated Social Feeds (2.0) app has been extended to capture updates from media, podcasts, and favorites all in one consolidated view. The new Facebook® for BlackBerry smartphones (2.0) app introduces features like Facebook chat and BBM integration that makes it easier for users to connect with their Facebook friends in real time.

BlackBerry 7 OS also includes a number of other pre-loaded applications and integrated functionality for increased productivity and collaboration right out of the box. The Premium version of Documents To Go is now included free of charge, offering users powerful document editing features as well as a native PDF document viewer. BlackBerry® Protect is also pre-loaded**, offering customers the peace of mind that personal data can be backed up and secured in the cloud. BlackBerry® Balance (announced May 2, 2011) is now integrated in BlackBerry 7, allowing users to enjoy the full BlackBerry smartphone experience for both work and personal purposes without compromising the IT department’s need for advanced security and IT controls. And further, the popular universal search capability has been enhanced with support for voice-activated search, so users can now simply speak to begin searching their device and the web for information.

A New Performance Driven Platform
RIM’s line up of next generation BlackBerry smartphones are built on a new performance driven platform powered by the latest BlackBerry software and hardware. In addition to supporting the new BlackBerry 7 OS, each smartphone also features a range of powerful hardware enhancements including a 1.2 GHz processor, HD video recording, 24-bit high resolution graphics, and advanced sensors enabling new augmented reality applications such as Wikitude that can be seamlessly integrated with BBM 6 – all designed to deliver the ultimate in communications, multimedia and productivity for users around the world.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 Smartphones with Touch Display and Keyboard
The BlackBerry Bold 9900 series is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet (at only 10.5mm) and the first to offer the perfect union of a high performance keyboard and touch display integrated within the iconic BlackBerry Bold design. The new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 are also the first BlackBerry smartphones to include built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications), a new technology that is enabling many new and exciting capabilities, including the ability to pair accessories or read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone. Distinguished by its beautiful design, amazingly effective keyboard and brilliant touch display, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 series is crafted with premium materials including a brushed stainless steel frame that puts the finishing touch on a truly outstanding smartphone.

BlackBerry Torch 9810 Smartphone with Touch Display and Slide-Out Keyboard
Building on the popular design of the BlackBerry Torch 9800, the new BlackBerry Torch 9810 is faster and more fluid with high performance hardware features and the new BlackBerry 7 OS delivering an enhanced multimedia experience. Featuring a large 3.2″, high resolution touch display and a distinctive BlackBerry keyboard that easily slides out to allow faster typing, the BlackBerry Torch 9810 truly delivers the best of both worlds.

All-Touch BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 Smartphones
The BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 smartphones offer the fast, fluid BlackBerry 7 experience in a stylish new all-touch design. With a spectacular new 3.7″ display, the largest ever on a BlackBerry smartphone, the new all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 smartphones are optimized for displaying web pages, photos, videos, and powerful gaming experiences and still deliver the real-time communication and collaboration experience loved by millions of BlackBerry smartphone users around the world.

Availability
The next generation of BlackBerry smartphones will begin to be available from carriers around the world starting later this month. Availability dates for specific devices from specific carriers will be announced in conjunction with RIM’s partners.

Additional Information
For additional information please visit www.blackberry.com

Note to Editors:
For devices images and more details, visit the BlackBerry 7 Virtual Press Room at: www.rim.com/newsroom/blackberry7

* Requires BlackBerry 7 OS. Testing was performed by RIM in July 2011 and measured average page load speeds using pre-release BlackBerry 7 software.
** BlackBerry Protect will be pre-loaded where available. Check with your local operator for availability.

About Research In Motion
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August 4, 2011
HTC explains bootloader unlock process, asks to get the warranty nulled, Sensation first.

HTC CEO Peter Chou updated the firm’s Facebook page to explain the deal for the bootloader unlock process for HTC devices. HTC will give you freedom to unlock the bootloader provided you are aware of the fact that “all or parts” of your warranty may be null and void.

The First devices to get the sweet taste of freedom will be Sensation and Evo 3D. Ready to give up your warranties for a little custom ROM business?

[Facebook]

August 4, 2011
Breaking : HTC will Launch Eight new Phones in this Quarter

HTC chief executive Peter Chou on Tuesday said that the Taiwan-based smartphone vendor is scheduled to launch between six and eight new smartphone models this quarter.

After their immense profit reporting in the last quarter and with over 12.1 Million phones shipped, the Taiwanese giant are planning to up the sales by introducing new units. the expected growth for Q3 is a million , taking total sales to 13 million.

Chou also stated that all of the devices HTC launches in the third quarter will be middle or high-end models, and therefore HTC has no plans to launch low-priced models in the market, uncompromised to price competition.

August 4, 2011
Have an Android Phone, this Trojan will record your Phone Calls!

Are you somebody important, do you work in a big corporation, or even for the government? Do you have an Android Phone? You might consider changing devices after reading this article. A new trojan app / bot that installs itself on any Android device via piggybacking over unknown source apps has found its way into the Android architecture. Ca Technologies found that this easily built app lookalike trojan records your conversations and installs like any other app.

There is no solid information weather this trojan has been released into the world, or if devices are already prey to such a menace. It goes to say some developer could easily capture your calls and upload them to a remote server. The brilliant part about it is that while installing you might get a warning stating that the app will record your calls, but who reads the terms page anyway?

Next time you are installing an App on your Android device , especially via an unknown source, or patched apps, make sure you go through the permissions page with vigilance.

[CA Technologies]

August 3, 2011
New Twitter.com with HTML5 for iPad access

Twitter has started the rollout of the new improved HTML 5 based website for iPad Access. The new website will be rolled out in phases and will be available to users across the world within a weeks time.

The website is in the form of an app or web app , which is fully based on HTML5.

The HTML5 app provides a great option for people who prefer to use the browser over native apps. Its two-column view is consistent with the Twitter experience you’re used to (on Twitter.com), and it takes advantage of touch gestures and other device capabilities.” said Carolyn Penner from Twitter

[TechCrunch]

August 3, 2011