Saudi Telecom Company (STC) teams with Nokia Siemens Networks to ensure network availability and up to 42 Mbps mobile broadband
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has once again successfully handled the upsurge in mobile traffic during the holy Hajj pilgrimage, which in the western calendar took place this year between 3 to 9 November. Nokia Siemens Networks, STC’s preferred mobile equipment and services supplier, ensured connectivity for thousands of STC subscribers and millions of pilgrims. There was an average increase of 500%, and a peak increase of 760%, in STC’s 3G traffic during the pilgrimage. Despite this huge increase in traffic and capacity load, network performance remained high, providing an optimal service for pilgrims. Nokia Siemens Networks is the sole GSM and 3G radio supplier for STC’s network in Mecca, Medina, and other pilgrim areas, and has been providing Hajj service support for over a decade.
The Hajj is a week-long pilgrimage when millions of visitors move through Masha'er; from Mina to Muzdalifah along to Arafat, an area of 15 square kilometers. Nokia Siemens Networks’ association with the Hajj pilgrimage dates back to the year 2001, when it built STC’s network in Mecca to accommodate the heavy traffic during Ramadan*. This year, the peak hour traffic reached one million erlangs** on the day of Eid on November 6.
“Nokia Siemens Networks has once again stepped up to the task, giving us the necessary support to handle high density traffic during the Hajj,” said Bandar Algafari, vice president, Networks Sector at STC. “The challenge this year was to handle the dramatic increase in data traffic driven by an increased uptake in the use of smartphones. Pilgrims were sharing their experiences by taking pictures, uploading those to social networking sites, sending MMSs and surfing the internet. We are happy to have served all our subscribers and roaming visitors, thanks to Nokia Siemens Networks’ extensive support services and expertise in handling events of this size.”
“We understand the importance of the Hajj and what it means to pilgrims coming from across the world,” added Teo Tuomas Hirvonen, head of STC business at Nokia Siemens Networks. “Coping with high-density traffic in such a confined space requires robust equipment and reliable performance. It was thus absolutely essential for us to make sure that services work smoothly during this critical period, and subscribers are able to connect with friends and family both back home and on the pilgrimage.”
Nokia Siemens Networks deployed HSPA+ to deliver speeds of up to 42 megabits per second (Mbps). To meet the increased demand for network capacity and avoid any degradation in network performance during exceptional traffic and load conditions, the vendor provided its Special Event Support services***. This involves comprehensive managed services, including network design planning, and optimization services, as well as full care and field support for the network. This allowed STC to offer subscribers improved data services such as live video calls. Nokia Siemens Networks also took complete responsibility of supply, installation, integration and commissioning of equipment.
In the future, operators can further improve the management of unpredictable broadband traffic by evolving to Liquid Net****. This radical new approach from Nokia Siemens Networks unleashes frozen network capacity and efficiently allocates resources to fulfill unpredictable demand, wherever and whenever people use broadband. This will allow operators to be even better prepared for events such as the Hajj pilgrimage, or new services introduced in the internet without knowing release dates and the impact it can have on their network.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
Two weeks ago UNEP (United Nations Environmental Programme) hosted a SAICM*-meeting in the historic city of Belgrade, Serbia. SAICM stands for Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management and is part of UNEP. The meeting was held in preparation for next year’s International Conference of Chemicals Management (ICCM-3) which will address toxic substances.
Recognized by UNEP for our tools to control and track substances and materials in all products, Sony Ericsson was invited to speak at the side event. The aim of our presentation was to share our experiences working with chemicals in products in our industry. It addressed how we work with our suppliers and the communication channels we use with them.
It was very exciting for us to be able to present and participate in the SAICM side event (way more exciting than the picture shows). Our hope is that by participating in these sorts of events we can inspire people not only in the industry sector but other stakeholders as well to work more actively with keeping the chemicals in check and phasing out critical substances.
*SAICM was developed by a multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral Preparatory Committee. It supports the achievement of the goal agreed at the 2002 Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development of ensuring that, by the year 2020, chemicals are produced and used in ways that minimize significant adverse impacts on the environment and human health.
Recognized by UNEP for our tools to control and track substances and materials in all products, Sony Ericsson was invited to speak at the side event. The aim of our presentation was to share our experiences working with chemicals in products in our industry. It addressed how we work with our suppliers and the communication channels we use with them.
It was very exciting for us to be able to present and participate in the SAICM side event (way more exciting than the picture shows). Our hope is that by participating in these sorts of events we can inspire people not only in the industry sector but other stakeholders as well to work more actively with keeping the chemicals in check and phasing out critical substances.
*SAICM was developed by a multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral Preparatory Committee. It supports the achievement of the goal agreed at the 2002 Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development of ensuring that, by the year 2020, chemicals are produced and used in ways that minimize significant adverse impacts on the environment and human health.
On Monday afternoon, we mistakenly posted a promo offering Xperia owners 50GB of free storage via the Box for Android mobile app. While we’re really excited about working with Box down the road, this offer is not active today. We are in the midst of finalising the details of this promotion and are working to provide this offer very soon to all Xperia customers so stay tuned!
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced that Huawei has been the largest contributor to LTE standards and patents in the industry since 2010. As of October 2011, Huawei submitted more than 7,900 LTE/EPC (Evolved Packet Core) contributions to 3GPP (3G Partnership Project), including more than 230 approved contributions of LTE Core Specification (RAN（Radio Access Network）1-RAN3).
According to the recent data from 3GPP, Huawei has contributed the most approved LTE Core Specification since 2010, leading over 10% than the second. Huawei's dedication to sharing its technological and intellectual property has benefitted all partners in the LTE value chain and continues to play a fundamental role in the development of the global LTE industry.
Since 2000, Huawei has partnered with key international wireless standardization organizations to drive technology development and the improvement of standards within the industry, including 3GPP, APT(Asia-Pacific Telecommunity), ARIB (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses), ETSI (European Telecommunication Standards Institute), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force), ITU (International Telecommunication Union), TIA (Telecommunication Industry Association) and WWRF (Wireless World Research Forum). Huawei currently holds significant roles within these organizations, serving 83 key positions, from chairmen and board members to rapporteurs.
During the Rel-10 and Rel-11 LTE-A (LTE-Advanced) standardization in 3GPP, Huawei served as rapporteur in six key research topics, including AAS (Adaptive Antenna System), MTC (Machine-Type Communication), UL CoMP (Uplink Coordinated Multi-Point), UL MIMO (Multi-Input Multi-Output) and MBMS (Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service). This is evidence of Huawei's leadership in the formulation and development of LTE-A radio interface standards, the most important physical layer.
"Based on customer-centric innovation, sharing intellectual property rights (IPR) with the industry and complying with international IPR rules, Huawei has become the leading LTE industry player and contributor to LTE standards and patents," said Ying Weimin, President of GSM&UMTS<E Network, Huawei. "We have established more than 20 joint innovation centers with global leading operators and now lead the strong development of the LTE industry by transforming advanced technologies into customers' competitiveness and success in business."
According to the latest Evolution to LTE report released on October 12, 2011, by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), out of the 35 commercial LTE networks launched globally, 18 of them use Huawei's end-to-end SingleRAN LTE solution. Huawei's outstanding contribution to LTE standards and patents has played a pivotal role in the company gaining the lead in global LTE commercialization. Huawei is now ranked No. 1 worldwide with more than 50% market share.
According to the recent data from 3GPP, Huawei has contributed the most approved LTE Core Specification since 2010, leading over 10% than the second. Huawei's dedication to sharing its technological and intellectual property has benefitted all partners in the LTE value chain and continues to play a fundamental role in the development of the global LTE industry.
Since 2000, Huawei has partnered with key international wireless standardization organizations to drive technology development and the improvement of standards within the industry, including 3GPP, APT(Asia-Pacific Telecommunity), ARIB (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses), ETSI (European Telecommunication Standards Institute), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force), ITU (International Telecommunication Union), TIA (Telecommunication Industry Association) and WWRF (Wireless World Research Forum). Huawei currently holds significant roles within these organizations, serving 83 key positions, from chairmen and board members to rapporteurs.
During the Rel-10 and Rel-11 LTE-A (LTE-Advanced) standardization in 3GPP, Huawei served as rapporteur in six key research topics, including AAS (Adaptive Antenna System), MTC (Machine-Type Communication), UL CoMP (Uplink Coordinated Multi-Point), UL MIMO (Multi-Input Multi-Output) and MBMS (Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service). This is evidence of Huawei's leadership in the formulation and development of LTE-A radio interface standards, the most important physical layer.
"Based on customer-centric innovation, sharing intellectual property rights (IPR) with the industry and complying with international IPR rules, Huawei has become the leading LTE industry player and contributor to LTE standards and patents," said Ying Weimin, President of GSM&UMTS<E Network, Huawei. "We have established more than 20 joint innovation centers with global leading operators and now lead the strong development of the LTE industry by transforming advanced technologies into customers' competitiveness and success in business."
According to the latest Evolution to LTE report released on October 12, 2011, by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), out of the 35 commercial LTE networks launched globally, 18 of them use Huawei's end-to-end SingleRAN LTE solution. Huawei's outstanding contribution to LTE standards and patents has played a pivotal role in the company gaining the lead in global LTE commercialization. Huawei is now ranked No. 1 worldwide with more than 50% market share.
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SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, announced that Judy Bruner, Executive Vice President, Administration and CFO, will address the investment community attending the NASDAQ OMX 27th Investor Program on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 9:00 am, Greenwich Mean Time. The session will be webcast and can be accessed live from SanDisk Corporation's Investor Relations website at www.sandisk.com/IR. A replay of the webcast will also be made available.
About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) is a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, from research and development, product design and manufacturing to branding and distribution for OEM and retail channels. Since 1988, SanDisk's innovations in flash memory and storage system technologies have provided customers with new and transformational digital experiences. SanDisk's diverse product portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, digital media players and other consumer electronic devices, as well as USB flash drives and solid-state drives (SSD) for the computing market. SanDisk's products are used by consumers and enterprise customers around the world.
SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States. For more information, visit www.sandisk.com.
About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) is a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, from research and development, product design and manufacturing to branding and distribution for OEM and retail channels. Since 1988, SanDisk's innovations in flash memory and storage system technologies have provided customers with new and transformational digital experiences. SanDisk's diverse product portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, digital media players and other consumer electronic devices, as well as USB flash drives and solid-state drives (SSD) for the computing market. SanDisk's products are used by consumers and enterprise customers around the world.
SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States. For more information, visit www.sandisk.com.
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Motorola Mobility announced that MOTOACTV will be coming to the United Kingdom, Mexico and Brazil in the coming months. For fitness fanatics in the United Kingdom the device will be available at Sweatshop, the U.K.'s leading running retailer, starting December 1. In Mexico and Brazil, the device will be available beginning in the first quarter of next year.
MOTOACTV is the ultimate fusion of fitness and music. Whether your goal’s the completion of a fun run, marathon, or anything else in between, MOTOACTV is the perfect training partner. Not only can the device track your workouts and stats over extended time periods, it can also help you set fitness goals based on your past performances and develop a high-performance playlist based on the songs you work out best to. With MOTOACTV’s easy to navigate touch-screen display you can instantly track your performance or find that one song you’ve been dying to hear, all while staying focused on achieving your best workout.
MOTOACTV is the ultimate fusion of fitness and music. Whether your goal’s the completion of a fun run, marathon, or anything else in between, MOTOACTV is the perfect training partner. Not only can the device track your workouts and stats over extended time periods, it can also help you set fitness goals based on your past performances and develop a high-performance playlist based on the songs you work out best to. With MOTOACTV’s easy to navigate touch-screen display you can instantly track your performance or find that one song you’ve been dying to hear, all while staying focused on achieving your best workout.
Part GPS fitness tracker, part smart music player, all you
MOTOACTV™ is the new fitness device from Motorola Industrial Ltda. MOTOACTV is a lightweight, wearable fitness performance tracker and smart music player in one, allowing that user do their exercises, breaking personal records in a more complete way.
Sync MOTOACTV with your PC, so you can check out the music you perform to best or track your workouts over extended time periods, set goals, and even create workout competitions with your friends via the MOTOACTV Web Portal. With touchscreen the device allows you to turn functionalities using a simple touch.
“We brought this revolutionary product with the main features that users want and love in their smartphone to the fitness world,” said Javier Guerra, companion products director, Motorola Mobility, Latin America. “MOTOACTV is the first fitness monitor with GPS, music player, that brings intelligence to training plan, eliminating the necessity of using various devices or even wires.”
The MOTOACTV it’s the ideal device for those who likes rhythm, or need to know the number of calories burned, miles covered, personal records and fitness facts. MOTOACTV uses Motorola AccuSense™ technology and GPS to ensure measurement accuracy of your performance. Your time, distance, speed, heart rate and calories burned are all measured, so you can reach your fitness or weight loss goals faster than ever.
Then, upload your workout to MOTOACTV.com to analyze the performance data tracked by the device and review useful, easy-to-understand charts, tools and programs that help you see your strengths and empower you to overcome challenges. You can also get workout tips and training plans from fitness experts at MOTOACTV.com and on your Motorola Android smartphone with our free mobile app available in Android Market™ and pre-installed on Motorola RAZR by Motorola.
MOTOACTV allows the storage of 4,000 songs while tracking your every move, from the Rockies to the gym. Your playlist is more than just workout songs: they’re songs that push you to perform at your best. The smart music player learns what tracks motivate you the most by measuring your performance against your music and then uses those songs to create your personal high-performance playlist. On those days when your automatically-generated high-performance playlist isn’t doing the trick, you can switch to FM radio for even more song variety.
Ultra-portable, you choose the way you want to wear MOTOACTV: strap it on your wrist or arm, clip it to your shirt or mount it on your bike during an outdoor ride. MOTOACTV tracks your outdoor training via GPS. The MOTOACTV also allows synchronization via Bluetooth with other monitors of cardiac frequencies to measure heartbeat.
MOTOACTV also gives you the option to stay connected to your Motorola Android™-powered smartphone, so you can answer calls and receive texts and rock out via your headphones without breaking a stride.
MOTOACTV will rock your fitness goals with the following features:
• Ongoing tracking of fitness performance stats, including pace, distance, calories burned, and map of route covered, with automatic wireless syncing of workout data to MOTOACTV.com
• 8GB of storage for endless playlists
• Sweat-proof, rain-resistant with scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass, with a 1.6” full-color touch-screen display that auto-adjusts for indoor or outdoor lighting
• Option to sync with the latest Motorola Android smartphone to receive incoming calls and texts
• FM radio capabilities for more song variety
• Five hours of battery life for outdoor workouts, 10 hours indoors, and nearly two weeks on standby
• Supports both Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ wireless connectivity for all your existing fitness sensors and your future ones
• Size: 46 x 46 x 9.6 mm
• Weight: 35 g
Pricing and Availability
MOTOACTV will be available in Brazil starting in Q1 2012, for R$ 999. MOTOACTV also includes 8GB of storage, earphones, clip, wrist band and data cable.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
MOTOACTV™ is the new fitness device from Motorola Industrial Ltda. MOTOACTV is a lightweight, wearable fitness performance tracker and smart music player in one, allowing that user do their exercises, breaking personal records in a more complete way.
Sync MOTOACTV with your PC, so you can check out the music you perform to best or track your workouts over extended time periods, set goals, and even create workout competitions with your friends via the MOTOACTV Web Portal. With touchscreen the device allows you to turn functionalities using a simple touch.
“We brought this revolutionary product with the main features that users want and love in their smartphone to the fitness world,” said Javier Guerra, companion products director, Motorola Mobility, Latin America. “MOTOACTV is the first fitness monitor with GPS, music player, that brings intelligence to training plan, eliminating the necessity of using various devices or even wires.”
The MOTOACTV it’s the ideal device for those who likes rhythm, or need to know the number of calories burned, miles covered, personal records and fitness facts. MOTOACTV uses Motorola AccuSense™ technology and GPS to ensure measurement accuracy of your performance. Your time, distance, speed, heart rate and calories burned are all measured, so you can reach your fitness or weight loss goals faster than ever.
Then, upload your workout to MOTOACTV.com to analyze the performance data tracked by the device and review useful, easy-to-understand charts, tools and programs that help you see your strengths and empower you to overcome challenges. You can also get workout tips and training plans from fitness experts at MOTOACTV.com and on your Motorola Android smartphone with our free mobile app available in Android Market™ and pre-installed on Motorola RAZR by Motorola.
MOTOACTV allows the storage of 4,000 songs while tracking your every move, from the Rockies to the gym. Your playlist is more than just workout songs: they’re songs that push you to perform at your best. The smart music player learns what tracks motivate you the most by measuring your performance against your music and then uses those songs to create your personal high-performance playlist. On those days when your automatically-generated high-performance playlist isn’t doing the trick, you can switch to FM radio for even more song variety.
Ultra-portable, you choose the way you want to wear MOTOACTV: strap it on your wrist or arm, clip it to your shirt or mount it on your bike during an outdoor ride. MOTOACTV tracks your outdoor training via GPS. The MOTOACTV also allows synchronization via Bluetooth with other monitors of cardiac frequencies to measure heartbeat.
MOTOACTV also gives you the option to stay connected to your Motorola Android™-powered smartphone, so you can answer calls and receive texts and rock out via your headphones without breaking a stride.
MOTOACTV will rock your fitness goals with the following features:
• Ongoing tracking of fitness performance stats, including pace, distance, calories burned, and map of route covered, with automatic wireless syncing of workout data to MOTOACTV.com
• 8GB of storage for endless playlists
• Sweat-proof, rain-resistant with scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass, with a 1.6” full-color touch-screen display that auto-adjusts for indoor or outdoor lighting
• Option to sync with the latest Motorola Android smartphone to receive incoming calls and texts
• FM radio capabilities for more song variety
• Five hours of battery life for outdoor workouts, 10 hours indoors, and nearly two weeks on standby
• Supports both Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ wireless connectivity for all your existing fitness sensors and your future ones
• Size: 46 x 46 x 9.6 mm
• Weight: 35 g
Pricing and Availability
MOTOACTV will be available in Brazil starting in Q1 2012, for R$ 999. MOTOACTV also includes 8GB of storage, earphones, clip, wrist band and data cable.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
Part GPS fitness tracker, part smart music player, all you
Scorch more calories, shatter personal records and train even harder with MOTOACTV™, the new fitness device from Motorola Mobility de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.. MOTOACTV is a lightweight, wearable fitness performance tracker and smart music player in one. Sync MOTOACTV with your PC, so you can check out the music you like most to track your workouts over extended time periods, set goals and even create workout competitions with your friends via the MOTOACTV Web Portal. And MOTOACTV features a touch-screen display so you can instantly launch a new workout or find that one song you’ve been dying to hear.
“We brought the features you love in your monitor to the fitness world with a groundbreaking addition, MOTOACTV,” said Javier Guerra, companion products director, Motorola Mobility, Latin America. “Workout smarter without using multiple devices or even wires, with the first multi-activity music and fitness tracking device with the brains to push you beyond your limits.”
Stay on Top of Your Stats
We get it, you love statistics. You’re obsessed with your pace, number of calories burned, miles covered, personal records and fitness facts. MOTOACTV uses Motorola AccuSense™ technology and GPS to ensure measurement accuracy of your performance. Your time, distance, speed, heart rate and calories burned are all measured, so you can reach your fitness or weight loss goals faster than ever.
Then, upload your workout to MOTOACTV.com to analyze the performance data tracked by the device and review useful, easy-to-understand charts, tools and programs that help you see your strengths and empower you to overcome challenges. You can also get workout tips and training plans from fitness experts at MOTOACTV.com – all of it on your Motorola Android™-powered smartphone thanks to our free mobile app available via Android Market™ and pre-installed on the recently launched Motorola RAZR™.
Run. Ride. Jam.
Heart pumping, thighs burning and five laps to go. You need a fine music player to get you through. MOTOACTV can rock up to 4,000 of your favorite songs while tracking your every move, from anywhere to the gym. Ultra-portable, you choose the way you want to wear MOTOACTV: strap it on your wrist or arm, clip it to your shirt or mount it on your bike during an outdoor ride.
Your playlist is more than just workout songs: they’re songs that push you to perform at your best. The smart music player learns what tracks motivate you most by measuring your performance against your music and then uses those songs to create your personal playlist to help you increase your performance.
On those days when your automatically generated high-performance playlist isn’t doing the trick, you can switch to FM radio for even more song variety. And if the music is really moving you, go that extra mile – MOTOACTV tracks your outdoor training via GPS.
Keep Connected, Keep Your Pace
MOTOACTV also gives you the option to stay connected to your Motorola Android™-powered smartphone, so you can answer calls, receive texts and rock out via your headphones without slowing down your speed.
MOTOACTV will rock your fitness goals with the following features:
· Ongoing tracking of fitness performance stats, including pace, distance, calories burned, and map of route covered, with automatic wireless syncing of workout data to MOTOACTV.com
· 8GB of storage for endless playlists
· Sports a 1.6” full-color touch-screen display that is sweat-proof, rain-resistant and scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass that auto-adjusts for indoor or outdoor lighting.
· Option to sync with the latest Motorola Android smartphone to receive incoming calls and texts
· FM radio capabilities for more song variety
· Up to five hours of battery life for outdoor workouts, 10 hours indoors, and nearly two weeks on standby
· Supports both Bluetooth® 4.0 and ANT+ wireless connectivity for your existing fitness sensors and your future ones
· Size: 46mm x 46mm x 9,6 mm
· Weight: 35 g
Pricing and Availability
MOTOACTV will be available for sale nationwide from the authorized distribution centers and self-service stores including El Palacio de Hierro, Liverpool, Sears and Marti starting in Q1 2012. To learn more, visit: www.motorola.com
The MSRP for MOTOACTV 8G is $5,299.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
Scorch more calories, shatter personal records and train even harder with MOTOACTV™, the new fitness device from Motorola Mobility de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.. MOTOACTV is a lightweight, wearable fitness performance tracker and smart music player in one. Sync MOTOACTV with your PC, so you can check out the music you like most to track your workouts over extended time periods, set goals and even create workout competitions with your friends via the MOTOACTV Web Portal. And MOTOACTV features a touch-screen display so you can instantly launch a new workout or find that one song you’ve been dying to hear.
“We brought the features you love in your monitor to the fitness world with a groundbreaking addition, MOTOACTV,” said Javier Guerra, companion products director, Motorola Mobility, Latin America. “Workout smarter without using multiple devices or even wires, with the first multi-activity music and fitness tracking device with the brains to push you beyond your limits.”
Stay on Top of Your Stats
We get it, you love statistics. You’re obsessed with your pace, number of calories burned, miles covered, personal records and fitness facts. MOTOACTV uses Motorola AccuSense™ technology and GPS to ensure measurement accuracy of your performance. Your time, distance, speed, heart rate and calories burned are all measured, so you can reach your fitness or weight loss goals faster than ever.
Then, upload your workout to MOTOACTV.com to analyze the performance data tracked by the device and review useful, easy-to-understand charts, tools and programs that help you see your strengths and empower you to overcome challenges. You can also get workout tips and training plans from fitness experts at MOTOACTV.com – all of it on your Motorola Android™-powered smartphone thanks to our free mobile app available via Android Market™ and pre-installed on the recently launched Motorola RAZR™.
Run. Ride. Jam.
Heart pumping, thighs burning and five laps to go. You need a fine music player to get you through. MOTOACTV can rock up to 4,000 of your favorite songs while tracking your every move, from anywhere to the gym. Ultra-portable, you choose the way you want to wear MOTOACTV: strap it on your wrist or arm, clip it to your shirt or mount it on your bike during an outdoor ride.
Your playlist is more than just workout songs: they’re songs that push you to perform at your best. The smart music player learns what tracks motivate you most by measuring your performance against your music and then uses those songs to create your personal playlist to help you increase your performance.
On those days when your automatically generated high-performance playlist isn’t doing the trick, you can switch to FM radio for even more song variety. And if the music is really moving you, go that extra mile – MOTOACTV tracks your outdoor training via GPS.
Keep Connected, Keep Your Pace
MOTOACTV also gives you the option to stay connected to your Motorola Android™-powered smartphone, so you can answer calls, receive texts and rock out via your headphones without slowing down your speed.
MOTOACTV will rock your fitness goals with the following features:
· Ongoing tracking of fitness performance stats, including pace, distance, calories burned, and map of route covered, with automatic wireless syncing of workout data to MOTOACTV.com
· 8GB of storage for endless playlists
· Sports a 1.6” full-color touch-screen display that is sweat-proof, rain-resistant and scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass that auto-adjusts for indoor or outdoor lighting.
· Option to sync with the latest Motorola Android smartphone to receive incoming calls and texts
· FM radio capabilities for more song variety
· Up to five hours of battery life for outdoor workouts, 10 hours indoors, and nearly two weeks on standby
· Supports both Bluetooth® 4.0 and ANT+ wireless connectivity for your existing fitness sensors and your future ones
· Size: 46mm x 46mm x 9,6 mm
· Weight: 35 g
Pricing and Availability
MOTOACTV will be available for sale nationwide from the authorized distribution centers and self-service stores including El Palacio de Hierro, Liverpool, Sears and Marti starting in Q1 2012. To learn more, visit: www.motorola.com
The MSRP for MOTOACTV 8G is $5,299.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
Nokia Lumia 710 - http://nokia.ly/ucry0b - is packed full of features to make life easier, faster, funner.
Access a constant flow of updates from, Facebook and Twitter straight from the Start screen, meaning all your OMG's are in one place so you'll never miss a thing. Plus photos and laughter can be shared from pocket to Facebook in seconds. Super fast browsing means more www without the zzz. Look it up, like it, and buy it in seconds.
Nokia maps are built in, and Nokia Drive will voice guide you turn-by-turn, to exactly where you need to be. Local scout functions mean you can discover new hidden gems, and will feel like a local anywhere.
Nokia Lumia 710 is knock, drop, and life proof, so fun is always guaranteed. It's coloured backs are changeable so you can change your phone to suit your mood, the music, a new outfit, destination, or well whatever really.
Follow us on Twitter here - http://nokia.ly/j7zixs
Connect with us on Facebook here - http://nokia.ly/hWCnbn
Access a constant flow of updates from, Facebook and Twitter straight from the Start screen, meaning all your OMG's are in one place so you'll never miss a thing. Plus photos and laughter can be shared from pocket to Facebook in seconds. Super fast browsing means more www without the zzz. Look it up, like it, and buy it in seconds.
Nokia maps are built in, and Nokia Drive will voice guide you turn-by-turn, to exactly where you need to be. Local scout functions mean you can discover new hidden gems, and will feel like a local anywhere.
Nokia Lumia 710 is knock, drop, and life proof, so fun is always guaranteed. It's coloured backs are changeable so you can change your phone to suit your mood, the music, a new outfit, destination, or well whatever really.
Follow us on Twitter here - http://nokia.ly/j7zixs
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Unboxing the Nokia Lumia 800
We’ve received some questions regarding support for Adobe Flash Player 11.1 and AIR 3.1 on the Galaxy Nexus. To be clear, the Galaxy Nexus does not initially support Adobe Flash Player 11.1 and AIR 3.1. As we previously communicated in a blog post, devices and software updates from our partners which introduce new technologies are being developed on varied schedules that are different from our own, which means that the Adobe runtimes may not always be optimized or supported on devices until a subsequent release. We will provide a minor update to the runtimes to support the Galaxy Nexus in December.
Greg DeMichillie is the Senior Director of Product Management for Interactive Development
Greg DeMichillie is the Senior Director of Product Management for Interactive Development
LG UK – Life’s Good
We're very pleased to announce that the Gingerbread update for the Optimus 2X has gone live in the UK today!
You may have also heard that the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) OS will be initially available for the following high-end LG smartphones which were introduced this year: the Optimus 2X, the Optimus Black, and the Optimus 3D. We are also continuing to evaluate the ICS OS to determine whether it is compatible with the functionality, features and performance of other LG smartphones to make the ICS OS available on as many LG smartphones as possible.
Again, we sincerely apologise for the delays getting this update to you and hope you continue to enjoy your LG Optimus experience!
For more info:
http://www.lg.com/uk/support/product/support-product-profile-mobile-redux.jsp?customerModelCode=LGP990
We're very pleased to announce that the Gingerbread update for the Optimus 2X has gone live in the UK today!
You may have also heard that the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) OS will be initially available for the following high-end LG smartphones which were introduced this year: the Optimus 2X, the Optimus Black, and the Optimus 3D. We are also continuing to evaluate the ICS OS to determine whether it is compatible with the functionality, features and performance of other LG smartphones to make the ICS OS available on as many LG smartphones as possible.
Again, we sincerely apologise for the delays getting this update to you and hope you continue to enjoy your LG Optimus experience!
For more info:
http://www.lg.com/uk/support/product/support-product-profile-mobile-redux.jsp?customerModelCode=LGP990
In our round-up of sales figures for the Nokia Lumia 800, the observant of you out of there will have noted that Nokia’s big Windows Phone debut has yet to arrive on O2. So anyone waiting for the phone formerly known as the Sea Ray on O2 wouldn't have been counted among the early adopters of the Lumia 800.
A glance over at O2's Coming Soon page tells us that it’s launching in December - which begins tomorrow. With this in mind we had a quick chat with our source at O2, who told us that the Nokia Lumia 800 will be going on sale “next Friday the 9th of December.”
Sadly, there's no information about pricing, just confirmation of the date.
Not having the HTC Titan on offer, the main rival for the Windows Phone crown, it’s hard for us to make an educated guess as to pricing.
Data will presumably be offered on the same basis as it is on other O2 smartphone contracts; i.e. £3 for 100MB, £6 for 500MB and £10 for 1GB on top of however much you’re paying for the minutes and messages.
Some kind of official announcement on this will no doubt roll out between now and next Friday - we’ll keep you posted.
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A glance over at O2's Coming Soon page tells us that it’s launching in December - which begins tomorrow. With this in mind we had a quick chat with our source at O2, who told us that the Nokia Lumia 800 will be going on sale “next Friday the 9th of December.”
Sadly, there's no information about pricing, just confirmation of the date.
Not having the HTC Titan on offer, the main rival for the Windows Phone crown, it’s hard for us to make an educated guess as to pricing.
Data will presumably be offered on the same basis as it is on other O2 smartphone contracts; i.e. £3 for 100MB, £6 for 500MB and £10 for 1GB on top of however much you’re paying for the minutes and messages.
Some kind of official announcement on this will no doubt roll out between now and next Friday - we’ll keep you posted.
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Phone overview
With a curved glass, 3.7” touchscreen, smooth one-piece body, and running Windows® Phone 7.5, the Nokia Lumia 800 packs a real punch and has the style to match. Keep your mates close with People Hub. Get instant Facebook™, Twitter™, LinkedIn™, email & Chat updates, or experience super fast browsing with Internet Explorer 9, Bing & Wi-Fi.
Capture amazing pictures with the 8MP camera & HD video and explore a world of entertainment with the best apps, latest tunes or greatest Xbox™ games to download.
Coming Soon: December
Key Features
Stunning one-piece design with 3.7" AMOLED screen
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn updates in one live stream
Super-fast browsing with Internet Explorer 9
Free turn by turn voice guided navigation with Nokia Drive
8MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens and LED flash
With a curved glass, 3.7” touchscreen, smooth one-piece body, and running Windows® Phone 7.5, the Nokia Lumia 800 packs a real punch and has the style to match. Keep your mates close with People Hub. Get instant Facebook™, Twitter™, LinkedIn™, email & Chat updates, or experience super fast browsing with Internet Explorer 9, Bing & Wi-Fi.
Capture amazing pictures with the 8MP camera & HD video and explore a world of entertainment with the best apps, latest tunes or greatest Xbox™ games to download.
Coming Soon: December
Key Features
Stunning one-piece design with 3.7" AMOLED screen
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn updates in one live stream
Super-fast browsing with Internet Explorer 9
Free turn by turn voice guided navigation with Nokia Drive
8MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens and LED flash
Chinese company Lenovo has announced two new Android tablet - LePad S2007 and LePad 2010, running on the operating system, Android 3.2 with a proprietary user interface. Both models are functionally identical and differ only in diagonal display size, weight and capacity of the battery.
LePad 2010 :
LePad 2007 :
Specifications Lenovo LePad S2007 LePad and 2010:
Support for communications standards: 3G CDMA EVDO, WCDMA +
Dimensions: 200.2 h127, 6x9, 7 mm (S2007); 265,9 x183, 4x9, 9 mm (S2010)
Weight: 360 gr. (S2007); 670 gr. (S2010)
Platform: Android 3.2, customizable user interface
Processor: Dual Core, Qualcomm 8x60, 1.5 GHz
Display: 7 (S2007) or 10-inch (S2010), the capacitive touch panel technology to support "multi-touch», IPS, a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, 1500:1 contrast ratio
Main camera: 8 megapixel autofocus camera
Front camera: 1.3 MP
Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16 GB internal, microSD slot for memory cards
Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Micro USB, Micro HDMI, GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery: 3780 mA / h (S2007); 7560 mA / h (S2010)
Misc: Accelerometer, light sensor
LePad 2010 :
LePad 2007 :
Specifications Lenovo LePad S2007 LePad and 2010:
Support for communications standards: 3G CDMA EVDO, WCDMA +
Dimensions: 200.2 h127, 6x9, 7 mm (S2007); 265,9 x183, 4x9, 9 mm (S2010)
Weight: 360 gr. (S2007); 670 gr. (S2010)
Platform: Android 3.2, customizable user interface
Processor: Dual Core, Qualcomm 8x60, 1.5 GHz
Display: 7 (S2007) or 10-inch (S2010), the capacitive touch panel technology to support "multi-touch», IPS, a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, 1500:1 contrast ratio
Main camera: 8 megapixel autofocus camera
Front camera: 1.3 MP
Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16 GB internal, microSD slot for memory cards
Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Micro USB, Micro HDMI, GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery: 3780 mA / h (S2007); 7560 mA / h (S2010)
Misc: Accelerometer, light sensor
The Taiwanese company ADATA Technology Co. announced a new flash drive S107, combines the impact resistance and superfast interface USB 3.0.
This model, as the company claims, is specially designed for modern people with an active lifestyle: she has not only a modern and sporty design, but also shock resistant and waterproof housing. The surface of the drive is made of silicone material, which ensures the reliability of the device, especially necessary for travel and travel. Now users can not be afraid of losing data when the device or falling into the water.
As for performance, the S107 uses a drive data interface of the new generation of USB 3.0, whereby the maximum read speed of up to 100 MB / sec ..
Flash Drive S107 is available in two colors: a bright red and rich blue. Will be initially available with 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB.
Moreover, buyers of products ADATA will be free to download the latest version of the antivirus Norton Internet Security 2011 (60-day trial version) and a utility for creating backups HDDtoGo.
This model, as the company claims, is specially designed for modern people with an active lifestyle: she has not only a modern and sporty design, but also shock resistant and waterproof housing. The surface of the drive is made of silicone material, which ensures the reliability of the device, especially necessary for travel and travel. Now users can not be afraid of losing data when the device or falling into the water.
As for performance, the S107 uses a drive data interface of the new generation of USB 3.0, whereby the maximum read speed of up to 100 MB / sec ..
Flash Drive S107 is available in two colors: a bright red and rich blue. Will be initially available with 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB.
Moreover, buyers of products ADATA will be free to download the latest version of the antivirus Norton Internet Security 2011 (60-day trial version) and a utility for creating backups HDDtoGo.
The mobile operator "MegaFon" said the start of the campaign "Equipment for the ruble," whereby corporate subscribers can purchase branded modems, routers and smartphones on favorable terms.
In accordance with the terms of the action "Equipment for the ruble" corporate clients "MegaFon" is enough to select the desired set of equipment, the optimal tariff and activate envisaged for this package option with an additional package of Internet traffic on-net minutes, or MMS. Means for activating options are automatically credited to the mobile subscriber's account, and the cost of proprietary hardware is reduced to 1 ruble. In stock on favorable terms available mobile camera surveillance, netbooks, Lenovo and Acer, 3G-routers-powered smartphones running Android, 3G-phones and 3G-modems "MegaFon".
In accordance with the terms of the action "Equipment for the ruble" corporate clients "MegaFon" is enough to select the desired set of equipment, the optimal tariff and activate envisaged for this package option with an additional package of Internet traffic on-net minutes, or MMS. Means for activating options are automatically credited to the mobile subscriber's account, and the cost of proprietary hardware is reduced to 1 ruble. In stock on favorable terms available mobile camera surveillance, netbooks, Lenovo and Acer, 3G-routers-powered smartphones running Android, 3G-phones and 3G-modems "MegaFon".
The Chinese company, Lenovo announced its new smartphone - LePhone S2, running the Android operating system and equipped with 8 megapixel sensor with enhanced functionality.
According to the manufacturer, its novelty is equipped with a highly sensitive CMOS sensor resolution of 8 MP and a dedicated image processor made by NEC, allowing you to take pictures with ISO 100 to 3200 with the quality of entry-level SLR cameras. Among the other advantages of the camera indicates the presence of high-speed image processing, quick start camera and low latency during the burst. There is also a place to AF tracking, touch focus and spot metering.
Other photofeatures:
HD video (720p)
HDMI port
Scene Auto Selector
270-degree panoramic photography
Shooting from a distance of 8 cm in the "macro"
The system of face recognition and smile in the picture
The set of artistic filters
Among the software "chips» LePhone S2, indicated the presence of various means of protection of personal data, including anti-virus and remote control lock and wipe data. Also there are several modes of usage of your smartphone - a mode of "owner" with full access to all functions (password) and guest mode with access only to certain functions.
Among other advantages of the apparatus, Lenovo also notes the fact that his body has a greater protection to external shocks - shocks m fall, as well as support for the "heavy» 3D games, thanks to the integrated graphics coprocessor.
Other specifications LePhone S2:
Support for communications standards: WCDMA / HSPA 850/1900/2100 MHz; GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 122h60h10, 9 mm
Weight: 120 gr.
Platform: Le OS3.0 (designed based on Android 2.3)
Processor: Qualcomm, MSM8255, 1.4 GHz
Display: 3.8 inch, 800x480 pixels
Camera: 8 MP, support HD (720p) video
Memory: 512 MB (standard) / 1 GB (luxury version) RAM, 8 GB of built-in (standard) / 16 GB (luxury version)
Communications: Wi-Fi (WLAN and WAPI), Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR, HDMI port, USB2.0 Full Speed (Micro USB), GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery: 1500 mA / h
According to the manufacturer, its novelty is equipped with a highly sensitive CMOS sensor resolution of 8 MP and a dedicated image processor made by NEC, allowing you to take pictures with ISO 100 to 3200 with the quality of entry-level SLR cameras. Among the other advantages of the camera indicates the presence of high-speed image processing, quick start camera and low latency during the burst. There is also a place to AF tracking, touch focus and spot metering.
Other photofeatures:
HD video (720p)
HDMI port
Scene Auto Selector
270-degree panoramic photography
Shooting from a distance of 8 cm in the "macro"
The system of face recognition and smile in the picture
The set of artistic filters
Among the software "chips» LePhone S2, indicated the presence of various means of protection of personal data, including anti-virus and remote control lock and wipe data. Also there are several modes of usage of your smartphone - a mode of "owner" with full access to all functions (password) and guest mode with access only to certain functions.
Among other advantages of the apparatus, Lenovo also notes the fact that his body has a greater protection to external shocks - shocks m fall, as well as support for the "heavy» 3D games, thanks to the integrated graphics coprocessor.
Other specifications LePhone S2:
Support for communications standards: WCDMA / HSPA 850/1900/2100 MHz; GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 122h60h10, 9 mm
Weight: 120 gr.
Platform: Le OS3.0 (designed based on Android 2.3)
Processor: Qualcomm, MSM8255, 1.4 GHz
Display: 3.8 inch, 800x480 pixels
Camera: 8 MP, support HD (720p) video
Memory: 512 MB (standard) / 1 GB (luxury version) RAM, 8 GB of built-in (standard) / 16 GB (luxury version)
Communications: Wi-Fi (WLAN and WAPI), Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR, HDMI port, USB2.0 Full Speed (Micro USB), GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery: 1500 mA / h
LG Electronics has introduced in the Russian market, its first smartphone to support the work of two SIM cards LG Optimus Link Dual Sim (R698) at the operating system Android 2.3. The main advantage of the new smartphone Optimus Link Dual SIM (P698) is the presence of two SIM cards. This allows you to keep handy in a lot of contacts, as well as separate personal and work phones. LG Optimus Link with 2 SIM cards provides the convenience of using a smartphone for business or tourist trips. At the bottom of the smartphone selection key is a SIM card that allows you to quickly switch between 2 SIM cards. LG Optimus Link with 2 SIM cards has all the features of your smartphone. This means that every user will be able to download the required application to him, that is configured for a smartphone. With the pre-application SmartShare implemented wireless transmission of content DLNA. Using SmartShare, you can view videos and photos, such as travel, which taken with the camera smartphone on a big screen TV. A memory card 2 GB, which is included in the package, lets you record more music and other content. Popular social networking sites Facebook and Twitter have become easier to use, thanks to innovations by LG. The new widget, Social +, which unites the popular social networking portals, perhaps a quick status update at the same time in different social networks, adding music tracks, photos, GPS coordinates or other information. display with a diagonal of 3.2 inches HVGA (320 x 480 pixels) allows you to browse photo or video. 3-megapixel camera records video in 24fps VGA, by viewing at 30 frames per second (30fps VGA). The battery capacity is 1500 mAh. LG Optimus Link Dual SIM is available at a suggested price of 8990 rubles.
"Rostelecom" launched an ambitious program consolidation and rebranding of its mobile assets, which implies, in particular, the transition to a single
MegaFon and Yota signed an agreement on joint development of networks, fourth generation LTE (Long Term Evolution) in Russia. Under the agreement, MegaFon will be able to provide services to the fourth generation LTE, using company equipment Yota, and be able to use Yota network infrastructure MegaFon. The main objective of this alliance - to provide subscribers with access to the latest technologies and services that make them more accessible and appealing by improving the efficiency capital costs for the construction of LTE networks and reduce operating costs. speed mobile data networks in the fourth generation in a few times higher than the third generation network 3G. This allows you to quickly and effectively work with large amounts of information on the Internet: download and watch videos, listen to music, play games online, edit and send high quality photos, use the online applications for business. The agreement on joint development of fourth-generation network serves as a decision problems in implementation of modern communication technologies, as well as overcoming the digital divide in the country. Today Russia is one of the leading countries in the world in terms of mobile penetration (160%). With the development of fourth-generation networks, it will be among world leaders as geographical coverage and number of users of LTE, and the level of mobile communications in general.
The mobile operator MTS and Samsung announced the start of sales on the Russian TV market and Blu-ray player Samsung Smart TV with pre-service digital entertainment Omlet.ru.
The owners of TV sets and Blu-ray player Samsung Smart TV, connected to the Internet can view movies and TV series from the directory portal Omlet.ru with a special menu and user-friendly interface, adapted for the navigation with the remote control devices Samsung.
The cost of one film for Samsung Smart TV users will be from 35 to 75 rubles, is provided as free content. Pay for the service, MTS and "Megaphone" may, by mobile phone. After the start of online movie viewing is available in two days. If you view the film is not paid for was commenced, the purchase is valid from 7 to 30 days.
The owners of TV sets and Blu-ray player Samsung Smart TV, connected to the Internet can view movies and TV series from the directory portal Omlet.ru with a special menu and user-friendly interface, adapted for the navigation with the remote control devices Samsung.
The cost of one film for Samsung Smart TV users will be from 35 to 75 rubles, is provided as free content. Pay for the service, MTS and "Megaphone" may, by mobile phone. After the start of online movie viewing is available in two days. If you view the film is not paid for was commenced, the purchase is valid from 7 to 30 days.
The Chinese company, Lenovo announced a 5-inch Android device - LePad 2005, equipped with a 5-inch touchscreen and a 1.2 GHz dual core processor.
Provided for new products manufacturer will provide 200 GB of personal space within the cloud running proprietary service «LeCloud».
Technical characteristics of the same Lenovo LePad 2005 are as follows:
Support for communications standards: 3G WCDMA, HSPA + 14.4Mbps
Dimensions: 152.1 h81, 7h9, 95 mm
Weight: 198 gr.
Platform: Android Gingerbread 2.3
Processor: Dual Core, Qualcomm 8260, 1.2 GHz
Display: 5-inch, capacitive touch panel technology to support "multi-touch», LTPS, a resolution of 800x480 pixels, 178 ° viewing angle
Main camera: 5 megapixel with HD video
Front camera: 1.3 MP
Memory: 1 GB RAM, 8GB internal, microSD slot for memory cards
Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 3.0, Micro USB, Micro HDMI (Type-D), GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery: 1680 mA / h
Misc: Accelerometer, light sensor, electronic compass
Provided for new products manufacturer will provide 200 GB of personal space within the cloud running proprietary service «LeCloud».
Technical characteristics of the same Lenovo LePad 2005 are as follows:
Support for communications standards: 3G WCDMA, HSPA + 14.4Mbps
Dimensions: 152.1 h81, 7h9, 95 mm
Weight: 198 gr.
Platform: Android Gingerbread 2.3
Processor: Dual Core, Qualcomm 8260, 1.2 GHz
Display: 5-inch, capacitive touch panel technology to support "multi-touch», LTPS, a resolution of 800x480 pixels, 178 ° viewing angle
Main camera: 5 megapixel with HD video
Front camera: 1.3 MP
Memory: 1 GB RAM, 8GB internal, microSD slot for memory cards
Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 3.0, Micro USB, Micro HDMI (Type-D), GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery: 1680 mA / h
Misc: Accelerometer, light sensor, electronic compass
"Rostelecom" launched an ambitious program consolidation and rebranding of its mobile assets, which implies, in particular, the transition to a single federal portfolio of products and tariffs (from a regional perspective), as well as to promote the use of a single brand and single creative platform. In the first stage - until mid-2012 - "Rostelecom" will perform their brand communication in the mode of mobile assets co-branding: regional brands such as Utel, «Nizhny Novgorod Cellular Communications" (NSS), "Eniseytelecom" (UCC), "Baikalwestcom" (BCI) , Elaine GSM and others will be used in conjunction with a brand new combined company. In the second stage - in the second half of 2012 - is planned to abandon the use of regional brands and completely switch to a single brand "Rostelecom". In September, "Rostelecom" introduced a new brand of the combined company. Using a common creative platform enables mobile users to "Rostelecom", arriving in a different region to see a recognizable brand, products, services and offers its operator. To promote the services of "Rostelecom", including mobile services, the agency created to be used TLC (Leo Burnett Group) image of the family Knopkinyh. Her name she was due to the fact that the use of various telecommunications services is inextricably linked with the buttons - real (on regular phone or a computer keyboard) or virtual (as in the device's screen). And when promoting mobile services Knopkiny will figure even in the name of the federal tariff plans. For example, the tariff plan "Family Knopkinyh" provides favorable conditions for calls within the network. A tariff plan "Knopkiny communicate" offers the same low price for all local calls. In the future there will be other "family" products "Knopkiny travel" (roaming), "Knopkiny dot ru" (mobile Internet), "Knopkiny without Borders" (unlimited supply). Today "Rostelecom" and its subsidiaries serve more than 12 5 million cellular subscribers in the standard GSM-900/1800. In 2011, "Rostelecom" focusing efforts on building a unified system of management of mobile assets. The Corporate Center was established Directorate management and development of mobile assets, which at the beginning of the year led Vladislav Shvaybovich. Directorate as a single point of accountability coordinates all issues on management of mobile assets, including subsidiaries and affiliates which are engaged in the provision of cellular services.
GC "The Messenger" is a novelty on the company Nokia - Nokia smartphone 603, running on a platform of Symbian Belle. Until the end of 2011 the unit will be sold exclusively at the centers of mobile communication, "The Messenger" in the shops svyaznoy.ru and Nokia, as well as in specialty stores Nokia. In support of the sales launch of the new smartphone "The Messenger" carries out the action "Happy New Nokia!» . Anyone can donate your old (defective) phone and get a discount of 1,000 rubles to buy a new Nokia 603. The action is held from 1 to December 31, 2011 in all stores, "The Messenger". The model runs on the Symbian Belle with an output of 1 GHz. Nokia 603 - a functional smartphone with a bright 3.5-inch TFT-LCD that displays up to 16.7 million colors. The phone has a 5 megapixel camera with digital zoom and full focus. It has built-in support of social networks and wireless short-range (NFC). The interface of the operating system Symbian Belle is easily adjusted - the user gets six working tables, which can comfortably accommodate all the necessary applications, widgets, and links. The smartphone except for programs (Microsoft Office Communicator, Adobe PDF reader and Vlingo) installed games and mobile entertainment: Angry Birds, Shazam and Internet TV widgets. Built-in GPS-receiver and the latest version of the Maps will allow the free navigation with voice guidance. The phone supports Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi and the latest HSDPA 3G with download speeds up to 14.4 Mbit / sec. The size of the smartphone - 113,5 x 57,1 x 12,7 mm, weight - 109.6 grams. Price for the Nokia 603 - 10 990 rubles.
Operator Tele2, a European mobile operator, signed a contract with Nokia Siemens Networks to supply a complete set of equipment and infrastructure for the network construction in the Far East. As a result of competitions held in the first half of 2011, the company Tele2 Russia has acquired a license to provide services in the standard GSM 1800 networks in six regions of the Far East. Tele2 mobile network will unite Kamchatka, Koryak Okrug, Chukchi Autonomous Region, Sakhalin, Magadan and the Jewish autonomous region. During the construction of the Far East Tele2 network will use equipment company Nokia Siemens Networks, including energy-efficient and compact base stations Flexi Multiradio with support for GSM, 3G and LTE, base station controllers with support for batch interface Packet Abis over IP / Ethernet, A-interface over IP and IP-functional synchronization via Ethernet to the radio access network. With these features, you can create profitable, cost, transport networks. And also provide the flexibility to transition to the infrastructure built entirely based on IP. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks, will deliver the core network elements, including the system software switches for mobile networks, multimedia gateway Multimedia Gateway and Network Server Flexi Network Server. These elements are able to effectively transmit data traffic to ensure reliability of voice and mobile broadband. In addition Nokia Siemens Networks will install a network management system NetAct to monitor, adjust and optimize the network. Nokia Siemens Networks will also provide its own implementation of the reference location register (HLR), whereby Tele2 Russia will be able to create a unified database with all the information about the subscriber.
Operator Vimpelcom ("Beeline" brand) announced that the number of home users of digital television "Beeline" has exceeded 500 thousand. "Beeline" TV has appeared in Moscow in May 2009 and now already represented in 34 major Russian cities. Domestic digital television "Beeline" was created by technology, IPTV, which allows you to fully implement the control function with ether. At the moment they have been using for more than 70% of the subscribers of "Beeline" TV. If necessary, you can put any transfer to "pause" and then resume viewing from the moment of stopping, "rewind" back missed the story or use the "Record" programmed recording of the program or the entire series. All spectators "Beeline" TV can watch TV High Definition (HD), as all set-top boxes "Beeline" TV supports this format, but HD-channels are included even in the initial package. At this point the audience Domestic Digital Television "Beeline" is available 23 HD-channel. Catalog service "Video rental" "Beeline" TV has over 3,000 movies, TV series and programs, including art and animated movies studios Disney, Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures. From the beginning, the number of service users increased by 3 times. From April 2011, users can connect the "Beeline" TV with Xbox 360, not buying and renting a cable box no. Also, users of "Beeline" TV available interactive applications. Viewers of "Beeline" TV can view popular topics Facebook, OpenID, Twitter, or Odnoklassniki directly with the TV screen menu set-top boxes.
More information about Carrier IQ. If youd like to talk about it, post below, tweet with #CIQ or if you have a board discussion about it post the URL here. I will be doing NO moderation.
While your out there thank the @EFF for letting me continue :)
Why are you looking at CarrierIQ for information and not HTC? Look at how many devices have Carrier IQ hidden. HTC is just including 3rd party software. They have privacy policies everywhere for their programs, this is not just an HTC/Android issue.
Visit http://androidsecuritytest.com/features/logs-and-services/loggers/carrieriq/c... for more info.
Videos were shot with E4G/E3D, so dont complain about quality.. If you want a better shot of something let me know!
Video Contents:
Part 1 - Start - Device setup
Part 2 - 3:15 - Where we don't see CIQ
Part 3 - 5:05 - Finding CIQ Application
Part 4 - 8:34 - Watching Carrier IQ Watch Us
8:39 - Keypresses
12:27 - Receiving a SMS Message
13:35 - Using Browser on WiFi
Part 5 - 15:45 - Carrier IQ on an out of service device
Part 6 - 16:49 - Conclusions
Go check out sassibob over at TweetFind too - http://blog.tweetfind.com/carrier-iq-occupycarriers.html
While your out there thank the @EFF for letting me continue :)
Why are you looking at CarrierIQ for information and not HTC? Look at how many devices have Carrier IQ hidden. HTC is just including 3rd party software. They have privacy policies everywhere for their programs, this is not just an HTC/Android issue.
Visit http://androidsecuritytest.com/features/logs-and-services/loggers/carrieriq/c... for more info.
Videos were shot with E4G/E3D, so dont complain about quality.. If you want a better shot of something let me know!
Video Contents:
Part 1 - Start - Device setup
Part 2 - 3:15 - Where we don't see CIQ
Part 3 - 5:05 - Finding CIQ Application
Part 4 - 8:34 - Watching Carrier IQ Watch Us
8:39 - Keypresses
12:27 - Receiving a SMS Message
13:35 - Using Browser on WiFi
Part 5 - 15:45 - Carrier IQ on an out of service device
Part 6 - 16:49 - Conclusions
Go check out sassibob over at TweetFind too - http://blog.tweetfind.com/carrier-iq-occupycarriers.html
Researcher says seeing is believing
An Android app developer has published what he says is conclusive proof that millions of smartphones are secretly monitoring the key presses, geographic locations, and received messages of its users.
In a YouTube video posted on Monday, Trevor Eckhart showed how software from a Silicon Valley company known as Carrier IQ recorded in real time the keys he pressed into a stock EVO handset, which he had reset to factory settings just prior to the demonstration. Using a packet sniffer while his device was in airplane mode, he demonstrated how each numeric tap and every received text message is logged by the software.
Ironically, he says, the Carrier IQ software recorded the “hello world” dispatch even before it was displayed on his handset.
Eckhart then connected the device to a Wi-Fi network and pointed his browser at Google. Even though he denied the search giant's request that he share his physical location, the Carrier IQ software recorded it. The secret app then recorded the precise input of his search query – again, “hello world” – even though he typed it into a page that uses the SSL, or secure sockets layer, protocol to encrypt data sent between the device and the servers.
“We can see that Carrier IQ is querying these strings over my wireless network [with] no 3G connectivity and it is reading HTTPS,” the 25-year-old Eckhart says.
The video was posted four days after Carrier IQ withdrew legal threats against Eckhart for calling its software a “rootkit.” The Connecticut-based programmer said the characterization is accurate because the software is designed to obscure its presence by bypassing typical operating-system functions.
In an interview last week, Carrier IQ VP of Marketing Andrew Coward rejected claims the software posed a privacy threat because it never captured key presses.
“Our technology is not real time,” he said at the time. "It's not constantly reporting back. It's gathering information up and is usually transmitted in small doses.”
Coward went on to say that Carrier IQ was a diagnostic tool designed to give network carriers and device manufacturers detailed information about the causes of dropped calls and other performance issues.
Eckhart said he chose the HTC phone purely for demonstration purposes. Blackberrys, other Android-powered handsets, and smartphones from Nokia contain the same snooping software, he claims.
The 17-minute video concluded with questions, including: “Why does SMSNotify get called and show to be dispatching text messages to [Carrier IQ]?” and “Why is my browser data being read, especially HTTPS on my Wi-Fi?”
The Register has put the same questions to Carrier IQ, and will update this post if the company responds.
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An Android app developer has published what he says is conclusive proof that millions of smartphones are secretly monitoring the key presses, geographic locations, and received messages of its users.
In a YouTube video posted on Monday, Trevor Eckhart showed how software from a Silicon Valley company known as Carrier IQ recorded in real time the keys he pressed into a stock EVO handset, which he had reset to factory settings just prior to the demonstration. Using a packet sniffer while his device was in airplane mode, he demonstrated how each numeric tap and every received text message is logged by the software.
Ironically, he says, the Carrier IQ software recorded the “hello world” dispatch even before it was displayed on his handset.
Eckhart then connected the device to a Wi-Fi network and pointed his browser at Google. Even though he denied the search giant's request that he share his physical location, the Carrier IQ software recorded it. The secret app then recorded the precise input of his search query – again, “hello world” – even though he typed it into a page that uses the SSL, or secure sockets layer, protocol to encrypt data sent between the device and the servers.
“We can see that Carrier IQ is querying these strings over my wireless network [with] no 3G connectivity and it is reading HTTPS,” the 25-year-old Eckhart says.
The video was posted four days after Carrier IQ withdrew legal threats against Eckhart for calling its software a “rootkit.” The Connecticut-based programmer said the characterization is accurate because the software is designed to obscure its presence by bypassing typical operating-system functions.
In an interview last week, Carrier IQ VP of Marketing Andrew Coward rejected claims the software posed a privacy threat because it never captured key presses.
“Our technology is not real time,” he said at the time. "It's not constantly reporting back. It's gathering information up and is usually transmitted in small doses.”
Coward went on to say that Carrier IQ was a diagnostic tool designed to give network carriers and device manufacturers detailed information about the causes of dropped calls and other performance issues.
Eckhart said he chose the HTC phone purely for demonstration purposes. Blackberrys, other Android-powered handsets, and smartphones from Nokia contain the same snooping software, he claims.
The 17-minute video concluded with questions, including: “Why does SMSNotify get called and show to be dispatching text messages to [Carrier IQ]?” and “Why is my browser data being read, especially HTTPS on my Wi-Fi?”
The Register has put the same questions to Carrier IQ, and will update this post if the company responds.
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ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Olive is the first full length feature film shot completely on a smart phone. A 35 mm lens adapter was fabricated to fit the smart phone in order to achieve a shallow depth of field. The film stars two time Academy Award nominated actress Gena Rowlands (the Notebook, A Woman Under the Influence, Gloria). The film simply put is about a little girl that goes into the lives of three people — an old lonely woman, a foreigner having a hard time acclimating in the United States, and an obese man — and transforms their lives without saying one word!
The financing of Olive was done independently of any corporation. The goal now is to be the first film to not only be shot on a cell phone but to also be the first independently financed feature film on 2,000+ theaters across the United States without the backing of a Major Studio.
The Film also stars John Scurti, Chris Maher, and Ruby Alexander. Other names affiliated with the project include Ben Lear, Randi Zuckerberg, and Skywalker Sound did the sound design.
Olive is the first full length feature film shot completely on a smart phone. A 35 mm lens adapter was fabricated to fit the smart phone in order to achieve a shallow depth of field. The film stars two time Academy Award nominated actress Gena Rowlands (the Notebook, A Woman Under the Influence, Gloria). The film simply put is about a little girl that goes into the lives of three people — an old lonely woman, a foreigner having a hard time acclimating in the United States, and an obese man — and transforms their lives without saying one word!
The financing of Olive was done independently of any corporation. The goal now is to be the first film to not only be shot on a cell phone but to also be the first independently financed feature film on 2,000+ theaters across the United States without the backing of a Major Studio.
The Film also stars John Scurti, Chris Maher, and Ruby Alexander. Other names affiliated with the project include Ben Lear, Randi Zuckerberg, and Skywalker Sound did the sound design.
Samsung Electronics, the industry's first next-generation Cortex-A15 equipped with 2.0GHz (gigahertz), high-performance dual-core mobile AP 'Exynos 5250' was developed.
'Exynos 5250' a 32-nm low-power HKMG (high-k metal gate, High-K Metal Gate) process was applied, one can process two instructions per second by 14 billion (14,000 DMIPS) based on the existing 1.5GHz dual Cortex-A9 Core Products (7,500 DMIPS), compared to about twice the CPU performance has been improved.
Primarily in high-end tablet PC mounted 'Exynos 5250' which evolved into a high-resolution ultra-high resolution according to the tablet market trends WQXGA (2560 * 1600) displays are supported.
In addition, when implementing a still image of the mobile device of the AP without additional signal transmission timing of the display screen with the images stored in the controller itself implements (Panel Self Refresh feature) at the system level power consumption is reduced.
'Exynos 5250' 3D graphics performance for 3D graphics processing speed significantly strengthen the existing Cortex-A9 based products has been improved compared to the more than four times. Stereoscopic 3D display in mobile environments (Stereoscopic 3D Display) and you can enjoy high-end 3D gaming is.
In particular, rapid data processing, 3D graphics, implementation, and support high resolution display of the most important memory bandwidth (Memory Bandwidth, per second, the ability to read and store data in memory) This 12.8GBytes/sec was improved by 2 times compared to existing products.
The Samsung Electronics 'Exynos 5250' release of the sample and mass production plans for the second quarter of next year.
Vice President of System LSI Division, Samsung Electronics yidojun the "Cortex-A15 with dramatically improved the processing power of next-generation mobile AP core," said "Samsung Exynos 5250 users with low power and high performance of the mobile environment to provide a new level," he said.
'Exynos 5250' a 32-nm low-power HKMG (high-k metal gate, High-K Metal Gate) process was applied, one can process two instructions per second by 14 billion (14,000 DMIPS) based on the existing 1.5GHz dual Cortex-A9 Core Products (7,500 DMIPS), compared to about twice the CPU performance has been improved.
Primarily in high-end tablet PC mounted 'Exynos 5250' which evolved into a high-resolution ultra-high resolution according to the tablet market trends WQXGA (2560 * 1600) displays are supported.
In addition, when implementing a still image of the mobile device of the AP without additional signal transmission timing of the display screen with the images stored in the controller itself implements (Panel Self Refresh feature) at the system level power consumption is reduced.
'Exynos 5250' 3D graphics performance for 3D graphics processing speed significantly strengthen the existing Cortex-A9 based products has been improved compared to the more than four times. Stereoscopic 3D display in mobile environments (Stereoscopic 3D Display) and you can enjoy high-end 3D gaming is.
In particular, rapid data processing, 3D graphics, implementation, and support high resolution display of the most important memory bandwidth (Memory Bandwidth, per second, the ability to read and store data in memory) This 12.8GBytes/sec was improved by 2 times compared to existing products.
The Samsung Electronics 'Exynos 5250' release of the sample and mass production plans for the second quarter of next year.
Vice President of System LSI Division, Samsung Electronics yidojun the "Cortex-A15 with dramatically improved the processing power of next-generation mobile AP core," said "Samsung Exynos 5250 users with low power and high performance of the mobile environment to provide a new level," he said.
Samsung Electronics Co is set to resume selling its Galaxy tablet computer in Australia as early as Friday, after the South Korean technology firm won a rare legal victory in a long-running global patent war with Apple Inc.
An Australian federal court unanimously decided to lift a preliminary injunction, imposed by a lower court, on sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 -- but granted Apple a stay on lifting the sales ban until Friday afternoon.
"It's hard to expect the ruling to have a major positive impact on Samsung's tablet business or legal cases in other countries as Apple could appeal ... and sales won't be restored anytime soon," said Song Myung-sub, an analyst at HI Investment & Securities in Seoul.
"Apple will continue to dominate the tablet market as Amazon appears to be the only viable threat at the moment and other vendors, including Samsung, continue to struggle."
Lawyers for Apple declined to comment after the ruling, but getting a delay in lifting the temporary sales ban could give time for an appeal to be launched.
The ruling is, however, a timely boost for Samsung ahead of the busy pre-Christmas shopping season. While the Australian market is not large, it is a key launch market for Apple products outside the United States.
"Samsung's Christmas elves will be rushing to prepare Galaxy Tab orders," said Tim Renowden, analyst at research firm Ovum. "The well-regarded Galaxy Tab series provides some of the leading alternatives to Apple's iPad."
Apple was granted an injunction against Samsung in October, temporarily barring Australian sales of the Galaxy 10.1 tab, which had been seen as the hottest competitor to Apple's iPad until Amazon.com Inc launched its Kindle Fire.
Amazon said this week it saw a surge in sales of its tablet devices on the crucial "Black Friday" shopping day after Thanksgiving.
Samsung is the world's top smartphone maker, but a distant second to Apple in tablets. The intensifying legal battle has undermined its efforts to close the gap.
Apple also filed a preliminary injunction request in Germany on Monday to ban sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, a re-designed version of 10.1-inch Galaxy model, whose sales are already banned in that market.
"We believe the (Australian) ruling clearly affirms that Apple's legal claims lack merit," Samsung said in a statement, adding it would soon make an announcement on the market availability of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia.
Justice Lindsay Foster told the court he would grant a stay on orders until Friday midnight ET, noting Apple would have to go to the High Court if it wanted this extended.
BATTLE IN 10 COUNTRIES
Apple and Samsung have been locked in an acrimonious battle in 10 countries involving smartphones and tablets since April, with the Australian dispute centering on touch-screen technology used in Samsung's new tablet.
Apple successfully moved to block Samsung from selling its tablets in Germany and a case in the Netherlands has forced Samsung to modify some smartphone models.
The quarrel had triggered expectations that some of the pair's $5 billion-plus relationship may be up for grabs. Samsung counts Apple as its biggest customer and makes parts central to Apple's mobile devices.
The legal battle in Australia doesn't stop at tablet computers. Samsung has sought to block sales of Apple's latest iPhone 4S, which went on sale early last month, by filing preliminary sales injunction requests in four countries, including Australia.
An Australian court has agreed to hear that case in March and April, with sales allowed to continue as normal ahead of the hearing on alleged patent infringements.
Shares in Samsung, valued at around $140 billion, were flat in a Seoul market down 0.5 percent.
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An Australian federal court unanimously decided to lift a preliminary injunction, imposed by a lower court, on sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 -- but granted Apple a stay on lifting the sales ban until Friday afternoon.
"It's hard to expect the ruling to have a major positive impact on Samsung's tablet business or legal cases in other countries as Apple could appeal ... and sales won't be restored anytime soon," said Song Myung-sub, an analyst at HI Investment & Securities in Seoul.
"Apple will continue to dominate the tablet market as Amazon appears to be the only viable threat at the moment and other vendors, including Samsung, continue to struggle."
Lawyers for Apple declined to comment after the ruling, but getting a delay in lifting the temporary sales ban could give time for an appeal to be launched.
The ruling is, however, a timely boost for Samsung ahead of the busy pre-Christmas shopping season. While the Australian market is not large, it is a key launch market for Apple products outside the United States.
"Samsung's Christmas elves will be rushing to prepare Galaxy Tab orders," said Tim Renowden, analyst at research firm Ovum. "The well-regarded Galaxy Tab series provides some of the leading alternatives to Apple's iPad."
Apple was granted an injunction against Samsung in October, temporarily barring Australian sales of the Galaxy 10.1 tab, which had been seen as the hottest competitor to Apple's iPad until Amazon.com Inc launched its Kindle Fire.
Amazon said this week it saw a surge in sales of its tablet devices on the crucial "Black Friday" shopping day after Thanksgiving.
Samsung is the world's top smartphone maker, but a distant second to Apple in tablets. The intensifying legal battle has undermined its efforts to close the gap.
Apple also filed a preliminary injunction request in Germany on Monday to ban sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, a re-designed version of 10.1-inch Galaxy model, whose sales are already banned in that market.
"We believe the (Australian) ruling clearly affirms that Apple's legal claims lack merit," Samsung said in a statement, adding it would soon make an announcement on the market availability of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia.
Justice Lindsay Foster told the court he would grant a stay on orders until Friday midnight ET, noting Apple would have to go to the High Court if it wanted this extended.
BATTLE IN 10 COUNTRIES
Apple and Samsung have been locked in an acrimonious battle in 10 countries involving smartphones and tablets since April, with the Australian dispute centering on touch-screen technology used in Samsung's new tablet.
Apple successfully moved to block Samsung from selling its tablets in Germany and a case in the Netherlands has forced Samsung to modify some smartphone models.
The quarrel had triggered expectations that some of the pair's $5 billion-plus relationship may be up for grabs. Samsung counts Apple as its biggest customer and makes parts central to Apple's mobile devices.
The legal battle in Australia doesn't stop at tablet computers. Samsung has sought to block sales of Apple's latest iPhone 4S, which went on sale early last month, by filing preliminary sales injunction requests in four countries, including Australia.
An Australian court has agreed to hear that case in March and April, with sales allowed to continue as normal ahead of the hearing on alleged patent infringements.
Shares in Samsung, valued at around $140 billion, were flat in a Seoul market down 0.5 percent.
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It’s a good time to live in South Korea, at least if you’re a Samsung fan. After confirming the arrival of an LTE variant of the Galaxy Note, it looks like Samsung is packing the local retail version of the Galaxy Nexus with a free extended battery and the requisite cover. According to SK Samsung mobile blog Naver, the units sold in the country will have two batteries and two covers in the box.
The Korean version will be released soon, and it’s got the standard 1750mAh. But the second, slightly larger battery on display is labelled as 2000mAh, which isn’t a huge bump, but every bit helps. For comparison, the battery in the US LTE version of the Galaxy Nexus will be 1850mAh, if Verizon would be so kind as to release it sometime this decade. On the US version the entire phone has been subtly redesigned with a thicker chassis to accommodate the larger battery and LTE radio, but it looks like the 2000mAh battery on display in South Korea will only need a swappable cover.
So, why the extra hardware? Maybe Samsung just wanted to include a treat for high-end customers in their home country. In any case, it’s a pretty good indication that the battery will eventually become available for the GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus in other markets. I’m sure other Nexus users would appreciate the option.
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The Korean version will be released soon, and it’s got the standard 1750mAh. But the second, slightly larger battery on display is labelled as 2000mAh, which isn’t a huge bump, but every bit helps. For comparison, the battery in the US LTE version of the Galaxy Nexus will be 1850mAh, if Verizon would be so kind as to release it sometime this decade. On the US version the entire phone has been subtly redesigned with a thicker chassis to accommodate the larger battery and LTE radio, but it looks like the 2000mAh battery on display in South Korea will only need a swappable cover.
So, why the extra hardware? Maybe Samsung just wanted to include a treat for high-end customers in their home country. In any case, it’s a pretty good indication that the battery will eventually become available for the GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus in other markets. I’m sure other Nexus users would appreciate the option.
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We try out a handful of vehicles to see if Siri can be used while you're behind the wheel.
The South Korean company Samsung Electronics announced the availability of high-performance dual-core mobile processor Exynos 5250 a new generation based on the core Cortex-A15 2 GHz, and for the first time in the industry supports the display resolution WQXGA (2560x1600).
According to the manufacturer, the model of the processor will be installed in the Tablet PC on the market which tends to increase the display resolution that must be satisfied with itself and with the release of Exynos 5250.
Samsung Exynos 5250 is made of 32-nm HKMG (High-K Metal Gate - metal gate with a high dielectric constant) process technology and has a capacity of 14,000 DMIPS, which, according to the manufacturer, more than almost two times (7,500 DMIPS) modern dual-core Cortex- A9 processor with a frequency of 1.5 GHz.
In the display controller to improve energy efficiency, built-in function support still image, which disables the additional units of the processor responsible for the formation and transmission of images.
In addition, the processor is integrated 3D graphics accelerator that supports stereoscopic (3D) displays, as well as increased memory bandwidth, which is the data transfer rate of up to 12.8 GB / sec.
Mass production is scheduled to Samsung Exynos 5250 by the second quarter of next year.
According to the manufacturer, the model of the processor will be installed in the Tablet PC on the market which tends to increase the display resolution that must be satisfied with itself and with the release of Exynos 5250.
Samsung Exynos 5250 is made of 32-nm HKMG (High-K Metal Gate - metal gate with a high dielectric constant) process technology and has a capacity of 14,000 DMIPS, which, according to the manufacturer, more than almost two times (7,500 DMIPS) modern dual-core Cortex- A9 processor with a frequency of 1.5 GHz.
In the display controller to improve energy efficiency, built-in function support still image, which disables the additional units of the processor responsible for the formation and transmission of images.
In addition, the processor is integrated 3D graphics accelerator that supports stereoscopic (3D) displays, as well as increased memory bandwidth, which is the data transfer rate of up to 12.8 GB / sec.
Mass production is scheduled to Samsung Exynos 5250 by the second quarter of next year.
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Here are some unboxing pics of my new Samsung Galaxy Nexus. My first impression was that the box was very long but the Nexus actually doesn't feel so big. It is the same width as Galaxy S2 but a tad longer. I like the curve that makes the phone feel good to hold. I also love the metallic silver color. The screen is absolutely gorgeous! I find it excellent despite it being pentile and it is not noticeable. ICS is fast and is the best Android version to date. I find the speaker to be quite weak. I am using it without a screen protector so we'll see how that goes. Well, I am off to enjoy my new toy...I need to unlock the bootloader and root the device...
Until December 31st 2012, Xperia™ owners can get an exclusive offer of 50GB (yes 50, not 5) free storage in Box.net's cloud. Store, retrieve and edit files from any device, with only one copy in the cloud. Box.net specializes in synchronizing their services across different devices. Brilliant, we think.
Simply log in to your Box.net account from any Sony Ericsson Xperia Android handset before December 31st 2012. That's it. Once you have done that you have 50GB free cloud storage on your account for life.
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Simply log in to your Box.net account from any Sony Ericsson Xperia Android handset before December 31st 2012. That's it. Once you have done that you have 50GB free cloud storage on your account for life.
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Box for Android and Android Tablet lets you view and share files from anywhere.
Box provides simple, secure sharing from anywhere – letting you easily store files online, send big files fast, access content on your Android phone or tablet, and collaborate with others. Box for Android and Android Tablet gives you 5 GB FREE to:
* Upload, access and view content on your Android phone or tablet
* File caching for faster access to key content
* SSO for simple login process
* Easily share files and folders with links
* Find files fast with built-in search
* Save files you create in other Android apps to your Box account
Upgrade to Box Business to collaborate with shared workspaces and sync files to your PC for offline access.
No wonder more than 7 million users, including 77% of the FORTUNE 500, rely on Box for simple, secure content sharing. Companies such as Pandora, TaylorMade, Clear Channel and Six Flags are successfully building collaborative mobile workforces and realizing the benefits of Box's mobile solution -- which saves a typical company over 3,000 hours a month.
"I haven't taken my laptop on the road since I started with Box. I run the entire company off my tablet." - Lance Locher, SVP, Clear Channel - Total Traffic Network
“In this firm, there's been a huge move to a new mobile workforce. Having cloud-based, mobile access to our content has saved an immeasurable amount of time." -- Greg Dasher, Integrated Projects Director, Balfour Beatty Construction
Box provides simple, secure sharing from anywhere – letting you easily store files online, send big files fast, access content on your Android phone or tablet, and collaborate with others. Box for Android and Android Tablet gives you 5 GB FREE to:
* Upload, access and view content on your Android phone or tablet
* File caching for faster access to key content
* SSO for simple login process
* Easily share files and folders with links
* Find files fast with built-in search
* Save files you create in other Android apps to your Box account
Upgrade to Box Business to collaborate with shared workspaces and sync files to your PC for offline access.
No wonder more than 7 million users, including 77% of the FORTUNE 500, rely on Box for simple, secure content sharing. Companies such as Pandora, TaylorMade, Clear Channel and Six Flags are successfully building collaborative mobile workforces and realizing the benefits of Box's mobile solution -- which saves a typical company over 3,000 hours a month.
"I haven't taken my laptop on the road since I started with Box. I run the entire company off my tablet." - Lance Locher, SVP, Clear Channel - Total Traffic Network
“In this firm, there's been a huge move to a new mobile workforce. Having cloud-based, mobile access to our content has saved an immeasurable amount of time." -- Greg Dasher, Integrated Projects Director, Balfour Beatty Construction
Ok, so I decided to create a new thread for two reasons. First, I started that thread before I created PSXPeria to throw around ideas with developers and stuff, but now it's a beta test and I need feedback from regular users, not just developers. Secondly, not everyone can post in the developer section and not all users browse the developer section. So with a new release, I'll make a new thread. Hope the mods are ok with this.
Anyways, if you don't know what PSXPeria is, it's a tool that allows you to convert PSX games to work with Sony's emulator that is included with Crash Bandicoot. That way, you can play any PSX game using Sony's emulator.
How is this better than FPSE/psx4driod?
-PSXPeria is free and open source
-PSXPeria compresses ROMs
-PSXPeria supports the touchpads
-PSXPeria is SOMETIMES more compatible (and sometimes not)
-PSXPeria games show up in the playstation pocket app
-PSXPeria sometimes renders more smooth
What do I need to run PSXPeria Tool?
Java JRE: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
Downloads:
PSXPeria 2.0 Beta: https://github.com/downloads/yifanlu...a-2.0-beta.zip
PSXPeria 1.0 (for Android 2.3.3 and below): https://github.com/downloads/yifanlu...xperia-1.0.zip
Source: https://github.com/yifanlu/PSXperia
Quick Start:
Read this: https://github.com/yifanlu/PSXperia/wiki
Do you have a problem? Read it again.
Are you about to complain that you can't select the Extract tab? Read it once more.
Something doesn't work? Read "Common Mistakes" on the Wiki. If that didn't solve your problem, you should file a bug report.
Bug Reports:
I will not solve issues in this thread! Any problems you have must be reported to github. Please read the section titled "Filing a Bug Report" on the wiki for directions on filing bug reports. You should also read "Common Mistakes".
Compatibility
Sometimes, a game will work MUCH better (like from unplayable quality to perfect) if you enable software rendering. More details here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1220541
Also, help us fill our compatibility chart when you're testing games: https://github.com/yifanlu/PSXperia/wiki/Compatibility
Tablet S/P
I don't have a Sony Tablet, so I can't test anything tablet related. I'll try to write patches for the tablet's emulator but I have no idea if it works or not. If anyone wants to donate a sony tablet to me, I wouldn't mind developing for it more. (I also have some ideas for unlocking it that I want to try).
"This APK is not supported."
If you get this, I need to manually write a patch for that APK. Currently, I will only do this for Crash Bandicoot 1.0.3 and higher. Send me a copy of the APK and I'll include a patch for it in the next release.
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Anyways, if you don't know what PSXPeria is, it's a tool that allows you to convert PSX games to work with Sony's emulator that is included with Crash Bandicoot. That way, you can play any PSX game using Sony's emulator.
How is this better than FPSE/psx4driod?
-PSXPeria is free and open source
-PSXPeria compresses ROMs
-PSXPeria supports the touchpads
-PSXPeria is SOMETIMES more compatible (and sometimes not)
-PSXPeria games show up in the playstation pocket app
-PSXPeria sometimes renders more smooth
What do I need to run PSXPeria Tool?
Java JRE: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
Downloads:
PSXPeria 2.0 Beta: https://github.com/downloads/yifanlu...a-2.0-beta.zip
PSXPeria 1.0 (for Android 2.3.3 and below): https://github.com/downloads/yifanlu...xperia-1.0.zip
Source: https://github.com/yifanlu/PSXperia
Quick Start:
Read this: https://github.com/yifanlu/PSXperia/wiki
Do you have a problem? Read it again.
Are you about to complain that you can't select the Extract tab? Read it once more.
Something doesn't work? Read "Common Mistakes" on the Wiki. If that didn't solve your problem, you should file a bug report.
Bug Reports:
I will not solve issues in this thread! Any problems you have must be reported to github. Please read the section titled "Filing a Bug Report" on the wiki for directions on filing bug reports. You should also read "Common Mistakes".
Compatibility
Sometimes, a game will work MUCH better (like from unplayable quality to perfect) if you enable software rendering. More details here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1220541
Also, help us fill our compatibility chart when you're testing games: https://github.com/yifanlu/PSXperia/wiki/Compatibility
Tablet S/P
I don't have a Sony Tablet, so I can't test anything tablet related. I'll try to write patches for the tablet's emulator but I have no idea if it works or not. If anyone wants to donate a sony tablet to me, I wouldn't mind developing for it more. (I also have some ideas for unlocking it that I want to try).
"This APK is not supported."
If you get this, I need to manually write a patch for that APK. Currently, I will only do this for Crash Bandicoot 1.0.3 and higher. Send me a copy of the APK and I'll include a patch for it in the next release.
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Take control of your phone without ever taking it out. The LiveView is wearable and wireless, you can also customise it with applications.
Always connected with the window into your world!
Take a peek into the window of your world with the wireless Sony Ericsson LiveView. The Sony Ericsson LiveView uses Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly pair up to a compatible handset. The Sony Ericsson LiveView will allow you to read SMS and MMS messages, manage incoming calls see who is calling and keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook and Twitter.
Make it yours!
The first Sony Ericsson accessory to be compatible with the open Android platform, the Sony Ericsson LiveView gives developers an open platform to be creative and develop the next must-have application! This means endless possibilities for consumers and lots of exciting applications to choose from.
How do you wear yours?
Be unique with Sony Ericsson LiveView! Designed with individuality in mind the Sony Ericsson LiveView can be clipped anywhere you want - a pocket, shirt collar, or a bag
strap - whatever you want and whenever you want it. It can even be connected to a watch strap so that you can check calls and messages as often as the time!
Control your music!
Pocket your phone and control your music wherever you are! Enjoy your favourite tunes in all situations - even when you cant reach your phone!
Always connected with the window into your world!
Take a peek into the window of your world with the wireless Sony Ericsson LiveView. The Sony Ericsson LiveView uses Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly pair up to a compatible handset. The Sony Ericsson LiveView will allow you to read SMS and MMS messages, manage incoming calls see who is calling and keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook and Twitter.
Make it yours!
The first Sony Ericsson accessory to be compatible with the open Android platform, the Sony Ericsson LiveView gives developers an open platform to be creative and develop the next must-have application! This means endless possibilities for consumers and lots of exciting applications to choose from.
How do you wear yours?
Be unique with Sony Ericsson LiveView! Designed with individuality in mind the Sony Ericsson LiveView can be clipped anywhere you want - a pocket, shirt collar, or a bag
strap - whatever you want and whenever you want it. It can even be connected to a watch strap so that you can check calls and messages as often as the time!
Control your music!
Pocket your phone and control your music wherever you are! Enjoy your favourite tunes in all situations - even when you cant reach your phone!
WebGL is supported on the 2011 Xperia smartphones with the latest software update. Here we see demos of Sony Ericsson liquid identity, Three.js (showing the head of Walt Disney) and Ninja heads. Read more on http://developer.sonyericsson.com
In the latest software upgrade we did for the 2011 Xperia™ phones, we’ve included WebGL™ support. By doing so, Sony Ericsson is the first mobile phone manufacturer to support WebGL for the Android web browser. WebGL basically makes it possible to extend the capability of the JavaScript programming language to allow it to generate interactive 3D graphics within the web browser. Read more about Sony Ericsson’s WebGL support after the jump, and find out about special considerations to keep in mind when developing 3D web applications targeting touch-enabled devices.
In this article, Anders Isberg from Sony Ericsson’s Technology Reseach department explains more about WebGL and what to think of when you develop 3D web applications for touch-enabled devices. If you scroll down, you will also find three WebGL examples that you can browse to from the Android browser, if you have the latest software on your 2011 Xperia™ phone. You can also check out how it looks in the video above.
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Earlier this year, I made a blog post about an internal WebGL research project on how WebGL could be implemented in phones. Based on the feedback we received back then, we decided to launch support for WebGL in the latest software upgrade we rolled out for the 2011 Xperia™ phones during this autumn and winter. Now let’s take a closer look at what WebGL support means for mobile.
Anders Isberg, Sony Ericsson.
What is required to implement a WebGL application?
Unlike other 3D web technologies, WebGL will not require any plug-in modules. Once the device is WebGL enabled, no further installations are required, and developers can go ahead and explore the WebGL™ functionality. To learn how to develop WebGL applications, we recommend visiting one of the following online resources that gives an introduction on WebGL application development, for example, Learning WebGL or the Khronos WebGL Tutorial.
Due to the fact that WebGL is a low level API, the technical threshold is rather high if you are new to developing WebGL applications. However, there is no reason to be scared by this. There are several JavaScript frameworks available that make it easier to create WebGL applications. Several of these can be found on the Khronos WebGL Wiki.
Navigating and interacting with 3D web applications
Most of the existing WebGL applications available on the web are tailored for a desktop environment. Consequently, those applications are making use of the W3C DOM Mouse and Keyboard events to navigate and control the WebGL application. However, on a mobile device, the touch events must be used to navigate and control the 3D scene. The Android web browser supports three basic touch events that can be used to navigate and control the WebGL application:
touchstart: generated when the finger is placed on a selected DOM element.
touchmove: generated when a finger is moved over a DOM element.
touchend: generated when the finger is removed from a DOM element.
The following code example shows how an event listener is assigned to touchmove event on a WebGL accelerated HTML Canvas element:
// Add an event listener on the WebGL™ canvas
webglcanvas.addEventListener('touchmove', onTouchMove);
function onTouchMove (event) {
// Cancel the default event handler
event.preventDefault();
// Readout the current X and Y coordinate relative the viewport
var currentX = event.targetTouches[0].clientX;
var currentY = event.targetTouches[0].clientY;
}
In many cases, the same code used to handle mouse movements can be reused for touch events. There are also frameworks available to simplify the handling of touch events. For example, there is a jQuery plugin that unifies touch and mouse events across platforms, as well as a Mobile jQuery that has support for high level events like swipe.
Considerations when developing for mobile
Devices such as Xperia™ PLAY, Xperia™ arc, Xperia™ neo and Xperia™ pro are equipped with a 1 GHz Snapdragon™ processor and an Adreno™ 205 graphics processor, so even if the processing power is not in parity with desktop computers, there are enough processing capabilities to create astonishing 3D web applications. Check out the video in the beginning to see some examples of WebGL running on a 2011 Xperia™ phone. You can also check out these examples by browsing to them from the Android browser on your 2011 Xperia™ phone, if you have the latest software. Just click one of the links to the demos below. Please be patient while the demos are loading, it might take some time.
WebGL-based interactive 3D demo of the Sony Ericsson logo.
WebGL-based interactive 3D demo of Walt Disney.
WebGL-based interactive 3D demo of two Ninjas.
When working with WebGL in mobile devices, it is important to take a look under the hood to get good performance. It is essential to consider how the shaders are written, how many polygons that are used in the 3D model, and to select textures carefully. At Developer World, we have published a blog post called Optimising shader performance for the Xperia™ PLAY, which includes several useful tips that can be used to enhance the performance.
One limitation in the Android browser is that web workers are not supported. For some WebGL frameworks that could be a limiting factor. For example, the WebGL framework three.js implements resource loading with web workers. In the WebGL examples listed earlier you can see how this can be solved by using a JavaScript shim layer that emulates web workers. More information about this topic is available at the Google Code Web Workers Emulation project site.
Hopefully this has given you enough information (and confidence!) to get you started with your own WebGL project! Good luck!
Anders Isberg
Master Engineer Technology Research
Sony Ericsson
In this article, Anders Isberg from Sony Ericsson’s Technology Reseach department explains more about WebGL and what to think of when you develop 3D web applications for touch-enabled devices. If you scroll down, you will also find three WebGL examples that you can browse to from the Android browser, if you have the latest software on your 2011 Xperia™ phone. You can also check out how it looks in the video above.
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Earlier this year, I made a blog post about an internal WebGL research project on how WebGL could be implemented in phones. Based on the feedback we received back then, we decided to launch support for WebGL in the latest software upgrade we rolled out for the 2011 Xperia™ phones during this autumn and winter. Now let’s take a closer look at what WebGL support means for mobile.
Anders Isberg, Sony Ericsson.
What is required to implement a WebGL application?
Unlike other 3D web technologies, WebGL will not require any plug-in modules. Once the device is WebGL enabled, no further installations are required, and developers can go ahead and explore the WebGL™ functionality. To learn how to develop WebGL applications, we recommend visiting one of the following online resources that gives an introduction on WebGL application development, for example, Learning WebGL or the Khronos WebGL Tutorial.
Due to the fact that WebGL is a low level API, the technical threshold is rather high if you are new to developing WebGL applications. However, there is no reason to be scared by this. There are several JavaScript frameworks available that make it easier to create WebGL applications. Several of these can be found on the Khronos WebGL Wiki.
Navigating and interacting with 3D web applications
Most of the existing WebGL applications available on the web are tailored for a desktop environment. Consequently, those applications are making use of the W3C DOM Mouse and Keyboard events to navigate and control the WebGL application. However, on a mobile device, the touch events must be used to navigate and control the 3D scene. The Android web browser supports three basic touch events that can be used to navigate and control the WebGL application:
touchstart: generated when the finger is placed on a selected DOM element.
touchmove: generated when a finger is moved over a DOM element.
touchend: generated when the finger is removed from a DOM element.
The following code example shows how an event listener is assigned to touchmove event on a WebGL accelerated HTML Canvas element:
// Add an event listener on the WebGL™ canvas
webglcanvas.addEventListener('touchmove', onTouchMove);
function onTouchMove (event) {
// Cancel the default event handler
event.preventDefault();
// Readout the current X and Y coordinate relative the viewport
var currentX = event.targetTouches[0].clientX;
var currentY = event.targetTouches[0].clientY;
}
In many cases, the same code used to handle mouse movements can be reused for touch events. There are also frameworks available to simplify the handling of touch events. For example, there is a jQuery plugin that unifies touch and mouse events across platforms, as well as a Mobile jQuery that has support for high level events like swipe.
Considerations when developing for mobile
Devices such as Xperia™ PLAY, Xperia™ arc, Xperia™ neo and Xperia™ pro are equipped with a 1 GHz Snapdragon™ processor and an Adreno™ 205 graphics processor, so even if the processing power is not in parity with desktop computers, there are enough processing capabilities to create astonishing 3D web applications. Check out the video in the beginning to see some examples of WebGL running on a 2011 Xperia™ phone. You can also check out these examples by browsing to them from the Android browser on your 2011 Xperia™ phone, if you have the latest software. Just click one of the links to the demos below. Please be patient while the demos are loading, it might take some time.
WebGL-based interactive 3D demo of the Sony Ericsson logo.
WebGL-based interactive 3D demo of Walt Disney.
WebGL-based interactive 3D demo of two Ninjas.
When working with WebGL in mobile devices, it is important to take a look under the hood to get good performance. It is essential to consider how the shaders are written, how many polygons that are used in the 3D model, and to select textures carefully. At Developer World, we have published a blog post called Optimising shader performance for the Xperia™ PLAY, which includes several useful tips that can be used to enhance the performance.
One limitation in the Android browser is that web workers are not supported. For some WebGL frameworks that could be a limiting factor. For example, the WebGL framework three.js implements resource loading with web workers. In the WebGL examples listed earlier you can see how this can be solved by using a JavaScript shim layer that emulates web workers. More information about this topic is available at the Google Code Web Workers Emulation project site.
Hopefully this has given you enough information (and confidence!) to get you started with your own WebGL project! Good luck!
Anders Isberg
Master Engineer Technology Research
Sony Ericsson
NewNet Communication Technologies, LLC, a Skyview Capital, LLC portfolio company, announced that the company plans to acquire the former Motorola Solutions’ WiMAX business from Nokia Siemens Networks. Under the terms of the agreement, NewNet would acquire the complete WiMAX product portfolio, the related employees and assets, as well as active customer and supplier contracts. Approximately 300 Nokia Siemens Networks employees would transfer to NewNet. The companies expect to close before December 31, 2011.
“The addition of the WiMAX business would enhance the breadth of NewNet’s product portfolio, R&D capabilities, customer relationships and our overall market position in providing wireless infrastructure solutions to carriers on a global basis. We are thrilled at the prospect of welcoming a world-class group of WiMAX pioneers and thought leaders to the NewNet team,” said Ron Pyles, president and CEO of NewNet. “NewNet recognizes there is enormous potential in providing outstanding products, support and services to operators who have already invested heavily in WiMAX technologies as well as those who will do so in the future. We are committed to serving the market with an industry leading roadmap and innovative product migration options.”
“We believe that our current WiMAX customers would receive the highest quality products, services and sales support from NewNet,” said Marc Rouanne, head of Network Systems, Nokia Siemens Networks. “This transaction would also provide an excellent opportunity for our WiMAX employees. We have great confidence in NewNet’s plans to become a major WiMAX infrastructure provider. The company has a solid track record in acquiring telecommunication businesses and driving revenue growth.”
“This transaction represents a significant milestone in our strategy of building a strong global presence in the telecommunications marketplace through NewNet Communication Technologies”, said Alex Soltani, chairman and CEO of Skyview Capital. “We are very excited about the WiMAX market opportunity and are fully committed to supporting Ron and his team as they evolve the business into a global leadership position.”
As a part of the transaction the companies expect to transition approximately 300 globally deployed Nokia Siemens Networks employees to NewNet. Many of these employees are based in suburban Chicago, USA and Hangzhou, China. Nokia Siemens Networks and NewNet believe this acquisition would provide transferring employees with attractive professional growth opportunities in a solid, technologically advanced company that has an on-going focus within their core areas of expertise.
Specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. For more information please visit www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com.
“The addition of the WiMAX business would enhance the breadth of NewNet’s product portfolio, R&D capabilities, customer relationships and our overall market position in providing wireless infrastructure solutions to carriers on a global basis. We are thrilled at the prospect of welcoming a world-class group of WiMAX pioneers and thought leaders to the NewNet team,” said Ron Pyles, president and CEO of NewNet. “NewNet recognizes there is enormous potential in providing outstanding products, support and services to operators who have already invested heavily in WiMAX technologies as well as those who will do so in the future. We are committed to serving the market with an industry leading roadmap and innovative product migration options.”
“We believe that our current WiMAX customers would receive the highest quality products, services and sales support from NewNet,” said Marc Rouanne, head of Network Systems, Nokia Siemens Networks. “This transaction would also provide an excellent opportunity for our WiMAX employees. We have great confidence in NewNet’s plans to become a major WiMAX infrastructure provider. The company has a solid track record in acquiring telecommunication businesses and driving revenue growth.”
“This transaction represents a significant milestone in our strategy of building a strong global presence in the telecommunications marketplace through NewNet Communication Technologies”, said Alex Soltani, chairman and CEO of Skyview Capital. “We are very excited about the WiMAX market opportunity and are fully committed to supporting Ron and his team as they evolve the business into a global leadership position.”
As a part of the transaction the companies expect to transition approximately 300 globally deployed Nokia Siemens Networks employees to NewNet. Many of these employees are based in suburban Chicago, USA and Hangzhou, China. Nokia Siemens Networks and NewNet believe this acquisition would provide transferring employees with attractive professional growth opportunities in a solid, technologically advanced company that has an on-going focus within their core areas of expertise.
Specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. For more information please visit www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com.
With our cities predicted to be home to six billion people by 2050, minds are already focused on the role the ICT industry will play in changing city life for the better. We got the views of some of those who attended the recent Future Cities event in Stockholm, Sweden.
Contributors comment on the transformative benefits broadband infrastructure can bring to city dwellers; how broadband enables citizens to play a role in the development of their city; how technology can help urban planning in tough economic times; and the comparatively low cost of technology in terms of the life-changing benefits it can deliver.
Contributors include Dr Didas John Massaburi, Lord Mayor and Alat National Chairman, Dar es Salaam City Council; Mosa Nkosi, CitiConnect Communications, South Africa; Carlo Ratti, Director, SENSEable City Laboratory; and Mathieu Lefevre, Executive Director, New Cities Foundation.
Contributors comment on the transformative benefits broadband infrastructure can bring to city dwellers; how broadband enables citizens to play a role in the development of their city; how technology can help urban planning in tough economic times; and the comparatively low cost of technology in terms of the life-changing benefits it can deliver.
Contributors include Dr Didas John Massaburi, Lord Mayor and Alat National Chairman, Dar es Salaam City Council; Mosa Nkosi, CitiConnect Communications, South Africa; Carlo Ratti, Director, SENSEable City Laboratory; and Mathieu Lefevre, Executive Director, New Cities Foundation.
Ericsson
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DOCOMO to Increase Investment in mmbi, Inc., an Approved Key Terrestrial Business Operator for Mobile Reception of V-High Multimedia Broadcasting Serv
NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that it will subscribe to a new share issuance through a third-party share allotment by its subsidiary mmbi, Inc., an approved key terrestrial broadcasting business operator for mobile reception of “Mobacas” V-High multimedia broadcasting services, in accordance with today’s mmbi board resolution.
DOCOMO, aiming at further expansion of its group’s business scope, will purchase 584,380 shares of mmbi’s common stock for 29.219 billion Japanese yen, raising its shareholding from 51.0% at present to 60.45%.
DOCOMO, which is transitioning into an integrated service company placing mobility at the core, will continue to fully support mmbi’s “NOTTV”, broadcasting station for smartphones, by offering compatible handsets to DOCOMO customers.
Outline of subscription for new share issuance through third-party share allotment
Share allotment date: December 6, 2011
Subscribed shares: 584,380 common shares
(Total shares owned by DOCOMO after subscription: 599,680 common shares)
Amount of subscription: 29.219 billion Japanese yen
(Total investment by DOCOMO after subscription: 29.984 billion Japanese yen)
Subscription price: 50,000 Japanese yen per share
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About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is a world-leading mobile operator that is in transition into an integrated service company placing mobility at the core. The company serves over 59 million customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the world’s first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visit www.nttdocomo.com for more information.
DOCOMO, aiming at further expansion of its group’s business scope, will purchase 584,380 shares of mmbi’s common stock for 29.219 billion Japanese yen, raising its shareholding from 51.0% at present to 60.45%.
DOCOMO, which is transitioning into an integrated service company placing mobility at the core, will continue to fully support mmbi’s “NOTTV”, broadcasting station for smartphones, by offering compatible handsets to DOCOMO customers.
Outline of subscription for new share issuance through third-party share allotment
Share allotment date: December 6, 2011
Subscribed shares: 584,380 common shares
(Total shares owned by DOCOMO after subscription: 599,680 common shares)
Amount of subscription: 29.219 billion Japanese yen
(Total investment by DOCOMO after subscription: 29.984 billion Japanese yen)
Subscription price: 50,000 Japanese yen per share
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About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is a world-leading mobile operator that is in transition into an integrated service company placing mobility at the core. The company serves over 59 million customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the world’s first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visit www.nttdocomo.com for more information.
RIM Announces BlackBerry Mobile Fusion – The Next Generation Enterprise Mobility Solution for BlackBerry, Android and iOS Smartphones and Tablets
Simplifies Management of Smartphones and Tablets for Business and Government
Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) introduced BlackBerry® Mobile Fusion – the Company’s next-generation enterprise mobility solution and RIM’s entry into the multi-platform Mobile Device Management (MDM) marketplace. Building on years of leading enterprise mobility management solutions from RIM, BlackBerry Mobile Fusion will simplify the management of smartphones and tablets running BlackBerry®, Google® Android® and Apple® iOS® operating systems.
“We are pleased to introduce BlackBerry Mobile Fusion – RIM’s next generation enterprise mobility solution – to make it easier for our business and government customers to manage the diversity of devices in their operations today,” said Alan Panezic, Vice President, Enterprise Product Management and Marketing at Research In Motion. “BlackBerry Mobile Fusion brings together our industry-leading BlackBerry Enterprise Server technology for BlackBerry devices with mobile device management capabilities for iOS and Android devices, all managed from one web-based console. It provides the necessary management capabilities to allow IT departments to confidently oversee the use of both company-owned and employee-owned mobile devices within their organizations.”
RIM is the leading provider of enterprise mobility solutions with over 90 percent of the Fortune 500 provisioning BlackBerry devices today. The enterprise market for smartphones and tablets continues to grow in both the company-provisioned and employee-owned (Bring Your Own Device or BYOD) categories. BYOD in particular has led to an increase in the diversity of mobile devices in use in the enterprise and new challenges for CIOs and IT departments as they struggle to manage and control wireless access to confidential company information on the corporate network. This has resulted in increased demand for mobile device management solutions.
BlackBerry Mobile Fusion brings together the market-leading BlackBerry® Enterprise Server (version 5.0.3) for BlackBerry smartphones; new management capabilities for BlackBerry PlayBook tablets built on BlackBerry Enterprise Server technology; and mobile device management for smartphones and tablets running Android and iOS operating systems.
BlackBerry Mobile Fusion will provide the following mobile device management capabilities for all supported mobile devices*:
• Asset management
• Configuration management
• Security and policy definition and management
• Secure and protect lost or stolen devices (remote lock, wipe)
• User- and group-based administration
• Multiple device per user capable
• Application and software management
• Connectivity management (Wi-Fi®, VPN, certificate)
• Centralized console
• High scalability
BlackBerry smartphones will continue to benefit from the many advantages of the end-to-end BlackBerry solution including the same advanced IT management, security and control available with BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0.3, which is part of BlackBerry Mobile Fusion. These advanced features include BlackBerry® Balance™ technology supporting the use of a single device for both work and personal purposes without compromising the organization’s need to secure, manage and control confidential information; over 500 IT policies; over-the-air app and software installation and management; high availability; and much more. BlackBerry Mobile Fusion will also introduce new self-service functionality for employees to secure lost or stolen BlackBerry smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets.
BlackBerry Mobile Fusion is currently in early beta testing with select enterprise customers. RIM is now accepting customer nominations for the closed beta program which will start in January, and general availability is expected in late March.
For more information, visit www.blackberry.com/mobilefusion.
* Device security, manageability and controls will continue to vary according to the inherent capabilities of the individual device operating systems.
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) introduced BlackBerry® Mobile Fusion – the Company’s next-generation enterprise mobility solution and RIM’s entry into the multi-platform Mobile Device Management (MDM) marketplace. Building on years of leading enterprise mobility management solutions from RIM, BlackBerry Mobile Fusion will simplify the management of smartphones and tablets running BlackBerry®, Google® Android® and Apple® iOS® operating systems.
“We are pleased to introduce BlackBerry Mobile Fusion – RIM’s next generation enterprise mobility solution – to make it easier for our business and government customers to manage the diversity of devices in their operations today,” said Alan Panezic, Vice President, Enterprise Product Management and Marketing at Research In Motion. “BlackBerry Mobile Fusion brings together our industry-leading BlackBerry Enterprise Server technology for BlackBerry devices with mobile device management capabilities for iOS and Android devices, all managed from one web-based console. It provides the necessary management capabilities to allow IT departments to confidently oversee the use of both company-owned and employee-owned mobile devices within their organizations.”
RIM is the leading provider of enterprise mobility solutions with over 90 percent of the Fortune 500 provisioning BlackBerry devices today. The enterprise market for smartphones and tablets continues to grow in both the company-provisioned and employee-owned (Bring Your Own Device or BYOD) categories. BYOD in particular has led to an increase in the diversity of mobile devices in use in the enterprise and new challenges for CIOs and IT departments as they struggle to manage and control wireless access to confidential company information on the corporate network. This has resulted in increased demand for mobile device management solutions.
BlackBerry Mobile Fusion brings together the market-leading BlackBerry® Enterprise Server (version 5.0.3) for BlackBerry smartphones; new management capabilities for BlackBerry PlayBook tablets built on BlackBerry Enterprise Server technology; and mobile device management for smartphones and tablets running Android and iOS operating systems.
BlackBerry Mobile Fusion will provide the following mobile device management capabilities for all supported mobile devices*:
• Asset management
• Configuration management
• Security and policy definition and management
• Secure and protect lost or stolen devices (remote lock, wipe)
• User- and group-based administration
• Multiple device per user capable
• Application and software management
• Connectivity management (Wi-Fi®, VPN, certificate)
• Centralized console
• High scalability
BlackBerry smartphones will continue to benefit from the many advantages of the end-to-end BlackBerry solution including the same advanced IT management, security and control available with BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0.3, which is part of BlackBerry Mobile Fusion. These advanced features include BlackBerry® Balance™ technology supporting the use of a single device for both work and personal purposes without compromising the organization’s need to secure, manage and control confidential information; over 500 IT policies; over-the-air app and software installation and management; high availability; and much more. BlackBerry Mobile Fusion will also introduce new self-service functionality for employees to secure lost or stolen BlackBerry smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets.
BlackBerry Mobile Fusion is currently in early beta testing with select enterprise customers. RIM is now accepting customer nominations for the closed beta program which will start in January, and general availability is expected in late March.
For more information, visit www.blackberry.com/mobilefusion.
* Device security, manageability and controls will continue to vary according to the inherent capabilities of the individual device operating systems.
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
Motorola Mobility Presents Motorola RAZR™ in Poland: Combining Impossibly Thin Design with Head-turning Innovation
Slick design and features with wow factor available from Motorola Mobility
Say hello to the astonishing new Motorola RAZR™ brought to you by Motorola Mobility Polska Sp. z o.o. Impossibly thin and lightweight smartphone is distinguished by its unique design. Its front catches the attention with a sculpted glass face, diamond-cut aluminum accents and a hyper-vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display offering stunning image quality. Motorola RAZR also sports KEVLAR® fiber and Corning® Gorilla® Glass to help the screen stand up to scratches and scrapes. What is more, every part of Motorola RAZR is protected by a splash-guard coating — even the electrical boards inside. Motorola RAZR will be available in Poland starting December 12.
Still dazzled by the outside? Wait until you will see what is inside. 1GB of RAM teamed up with a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and Android™ 2.3.5 to get you a multi-tasking capabilities like never and a lightning-fast user interface. Now, without dealing without any kind of delay you can simultaneously listen to your favorite music, check your email or breeze through photos. Motorola RAZR comes preloaded with the Motorola MotoCast™ app1, giving you the power to stream or download content from your home or work computer straight to your device so your personal content is always within reach. Now you can watch movies on a screen that sports a wider range of colors than most LCD HDTVs. And when you’re tired of watching (as if), record your own flick in impressive HD quality. You can choose from the cinematic-quality front-facing 720p HD video camera or 8-megapixel rear-facing masterpiece offering the 1080p HD video capture. All of it is supported with image-stabilization technology to turn your life into art.
“With the announcement of the new Motorola RAZR we are refreshing our iconic product. This ultra-sleak smartphone offers the performance level that will not let anyone feel unsatisfied,” says Małgorzata Matusiewicz, Marketing Manager, Central Europe, Motorola Mobility. “Not only thinner but also much better looking than your best friend’s smartphone. We believe that our customers in Poland will be lining up to be the first to have the next generation Motorola RAZR – the most captivating Android-powered smartphone on the scene”
Work Smart, Not Hard
Government-grade encryption ensures that your email, contacts and calendar are fully protected. Even your strict IT manager will be impressed. Motorola RAZR offers remarkably intelligent, preloaded application Smart Actions — that that lets you automate everyday tasks and enable better battery life. Smart Actions can turn down the ringer when you step into work, change the Bluetooth®2 and GPS settings when you get home to save battery, or send a text to someone if you cannot answer their call.
Accessories that bring a whole new universe of possibilities
Motorola RAZR is powerful on its own but when combined with Motorola’s accessories, you unleash a world of possibilities.
Work and play without the limits! With the Motorola RAZR Work and Play kit, you can easily connect to your HDTV, speakers and other peripherals for large-screen entertainment – all you need is the Multimedia Station. Than just sit back and use the included Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to use Motorola’s the most revolutionary webtop application3, thanks to it you can edit documents and browse the Web with a full Firefox browser. The new Smart Controller lets you manage the content displayed on the big screen. Even when your phone is being docked you can answer incoming calls in anytime. Working outdoors? Why not use the new elegant Motorola Lapdock 500 Pro with a built-in keyboard and 14” HD resolution screen. Lapdock 500 Pro resembles a slim laptop and comes to life when you dock your RAZR. Watch movies, edit documents, video chat with the built-in webcam and browse the web with the full Firefox browser. Need something smaller? The Motorola Lapdock 100 gives you all the same cloud computing capability but in a smaller and more compact size with its 10.1" screen – to make the impossible possible.
Availability
Motorola RAZR will be available in retail stores in Poland starting December 12 and in Play offer. More information available on www.motorola.com/pl.
Say hello to the astonishing new Motorola RAZR™ brought to you by Motorola Mobility Polska Sp. z o.o. Impossibly thin and lightweight smartphone is distinguished by its unique design. Its front catches the attention with a sculpted glass face, diamond-cut aluminum accents and a hyper-vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display offering stunning image quality. Motorola RAZR also sports KEVLAR® fiber and Corning® Gorilla® Glass to help the screen stand up to scratches and scrapes. What is more, every part of Motorola RAZR is protected by a splash-guard coating — even the electrical boards inside. Motorola RAZR will be available in Poland starting December 12.
Still dazzled by the outside? Wait until you will see what is inside. 1GB of RAM teamed up with a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and Android™ 2.3.5 to get you a multi-tasking capabilities like never and a lightning-fast user interface. Now, without dealing without any kind of delay you can simultaneously listen to your favorite music, check your email or breeze through photos. Motorola RAZR comes preloaded with the Motorola MotoCast™ app1, giving you the power to stream or download content from your home or work computer straight to your device so your personal content is always within reach. Now you can watch movies on a screen that sports a wider range of colors than most LCD HDTVs. And when you’re tired of watching (as if), record your own flick in impressive HD quality. You can choose from the cinematic-quality front-facing 720p HD video camera or 8-megapixel rear-facing masterpiece offering the 1080p HD video capture. All of it is supported with image-stabilization technology to turn your life into art.
“With the announcement of the new Motorola RAZR we are refreshing our iconic product. This ultra-sleak smartphone offers the performance level that will not let anyone feel unsatisfied,” says Małgorzata Matusiewicz, Marketing Manager, Central Europe, Motorola Mobility. “Not only thinner but also much better looking than your best friend’s smartphone. We believe that our customers in Poland will be lining up to be the first to have the next generation Motorola RAZR – the most captivating Android-powered smartphone on the scene”
Work Smart, Not Hard
Government-grade encryption ensures that your email, contacts and calendar are fully protected. Even your strict IT manager will be impressed. Motorola RAZR offers remarkably intelligent, preloaded application Smart Actions — that that lets you automate everyday tasks and enable better battery life. Smart Actions can turn down the ringer when you step into work, change the Bluetooth®2 and GPS settings when you get home to save battery, or send a text to someone if you cannot answer their call.
Accessories that bring a whole new universe of possibilities
Motorola RAZR is powerful on its own but when combined with Motorola’s accessories, you unleash a world of possibilities.
Work and play without the limits! With the Motorola RAZR Work and Play kit, you can easily connect to your HDTV, speakers and other peripherals for large-screen entertainment – all you need is the Multimedia Station. Than just sit back and use the included Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to use Motorola’s the most revolutionary webtop application3, thanks to it you can edit documents and browse the Web with a full Firefox browser. The new Smart Controller lets you manage the content displayed on the big screen. Even when your phone is being docked you can answer incoming calls in anytime. Working outdoors? Why not use the new elegant Motorola Lapdock 500 Pro with a built-in keyboard and 14” HD resolution screen. Lapdock 500 Pro resembles a slim laptop and comes to life when you dock your RAZR. Watch movies, edit documents, video chat with the built-in webcam and browse the web with the full Firefox browser. Need something smaller? The Motorola Lapdock 100 gives you all the same cloud computing capability but in a smaller and more compact size with its 10.1" screen – to make the impossible possible.
Availability
Motorola RAZR will be available in retail stores in Poland starting December 12 and in Play offer. More information available on www.motorola.com/pl.
