E-TECHNOLOGY: 2011

Monday, August 22, 2011

Mobile Miscellany: August, 2011

This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of August 15, 2011: • Vodafone's very own budget-friendly Facebook Phone, the Vodafone 555, is now on sale. £62.50 is all it will take to get the non-touchscreen featurephone in your fingertips. [via SlashGear]

• A spec sheet and screenshots of the Sony Ericsson Nozumi leaked this week. The handset will likely feature a 1.4GHz single-core Qualcomm S2 CPU, Adreno 205 GPU, and 4.3-inch display with 1280 x 720 resolution. Interestingly enough, the phone is rumored to require a micro SIM, much like the iPhone 4. [via XperiaBlog]

• US Cellular launched two new Android devices for its prepaid lineup, the Samsung Gem and HTC Merge. The Gem offers a 3.2-inch WVGA display, 800MHz CPU, and Android 2.2 for $140, while the Merge is a global-capable QWERTY slider with a 3.8-inch display, Android 2.2, and more for $300. [via US Cellular]

• Immediately following Google's acquisition of Motorola, discussion centered around the possibility of the latter company becoming the preferred OEM for Android -- a privilege that would, in theory, include designing and producing the next Nexus. Andy Rubin, the head honcho for the open-source OS, put such rumors to bed by offering more insight on the approval process for upcoming Nexus phones, and insisted that HelloMoto will continue to be treated the same as every other OEM; it will have to bid for the job just like every other company does. [via AndroidCentral]

• The Huawei Blaze, a budget Android handset that runs on Gingerbread, may arrive in the UK as early as September. The Blaze would mark the first time we've seen the company offer a phone under its own branding in the UK. [via CNet]

• Shocked to hear the Kyocera Echo isn't selling as well as the company had hoped? Yeah, neither are we. Nonetheless, in the hopes of sparking sales, it's started offering twelve premium games for free to the first 10,000 downloads as part of its "summer of free apps" campaign. Good luck with that. [via Electronista]

• With all of the buzz rightfully centered around Nokia and its quest for Windows Phone dominance, how bright does Vertu's future look? If Eldar Murtazin is to believed, Espoo's luxury phone branch will also be on the receiving end of WP7 devices. The main difference with Vertu's version compared to the rest of Nokia's lineup? It'll most likely be covered with gold and diamonds. [via WMPowerUser]

• The Samsung Galaxy Q, another name for the Gravity Smart, is now available on Rogers. The device is geared toward the lower end, so it may not be the most lustworthy letter in the Samsung Galaxy alphabet. [via MobileSyrup]

Friday, July 22, 2011

Come Dine With Me ( Punjabi Remake) Do aur DO 5 Comedy Skit by SM

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Nokia 'Sea Ray' prototype running WP7 Mango

Saturday, July 9, 2011

iPhone 5 mockups summarize rumors, look real hot

Thursday, July 7, 2011

How Save on your mobile data usage

New York: If you have a cellphone with a monthly limit on how much data you can use, here are some tips on what types of phone use will gobble up your precious megabytes:

- Streaming video and videoconferencing. The biggest offender. One minute of YouTube-quality video eats up 2 megabytes. If you're on a plan that gives you 200 megabytes per month, you can't even watch Lady Gaga's "Telephone" video once per day. If you're on a 2 gigabyte plan you can, but don't make your iPhone a replacement for a TV. In either case, it's fine to indulge in YouTube and Netflix if you're on Wi-Fi.

- Streaming audio. The second biggest offender, and potentially more serious. While video is something we need to see to enjoy, Internet radio is more of an accompaniment to other activities, such as jogging or doing dishes. That means some people like to keep it on for hours. Audio consumes about a quarter of the data that video does, but 10 minutes a day will break the bank if you're on a 200 megabyte plan. One hour a day of Pandora consumes nearly a gigabyte, which you can afford if you're on a 2-gigabyte plan and don't use other data-hogging apps.

- Photos. If you're a real shutterbug, photos can consume significant amounts of data. Sending and viewing photos both count toward your monthly limit. Posting 10 photos per day eats up most of a 200 megabyte plan. If you're on a 2-gigabyte plan, you probably don't have to worry about photos.

- Maps. Navigation apps consume lots of data when they retrieve map images, up to a megabyte a minute. You're also likely to use them for long periods of time when you're away from Wi-Fi, such as when you're driving. Watch out for these.

- Web surfing. Web pages vary widely in size, so this will depend quite a bit on whether you like to visit graphically rich sites (lots of data) or spare, text-oriented ones (less data). But roughly speaking, ten pages a day will eat up about half of a 200 megabyte plan. Again, those on 2-gigabyte plans don't need to worry much about surfing.

- Facebook. Roughly equivalent to Web surfing. Status updates won't take much data, but sending photos and viewing friends' pictures will.

- Email. Most emails are tiny, in terms of data. Basically, you can send and receive email all you want, as long as they don't have attachments such as photos.

- Twitter. Like email, these short messages don't use much data, but if you follow a lot of people and click on links, usage adds up.

- Weather apps. Small, focused apps that report simple but useful things, such as the weather forecast, save data (and time) compared with looking up the same information on a Web page.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Beware of Phone Sale Scams Online

I would like to bring to your notice few trends i have observed on the internet market regarding sale and purchase of mobile phones by ecommerce users and dealers. Read through to learn more about real time risks and scams that prevail in the market so that you could stay away and safe from all these.

Please remember:

•Avoid trusting any potential buyer or seller and make online transfer of money.
•Try to directly make your deal by either meeting or contacting the seller.
•Sort by state and location to find a suitable deal in your area.

Year of Smart phones 2011

2011 was an year of Smart Phones and it feels great to see so many great models of smart phones being released into the market. Below is the list of the best Smart phones that are going to rule the 2011 market in the niche.

Let me know your thoughts on what you feel about the list.

•Samsung Galaxy S II
•Motorola Droid
•LG G2X
•Apple iPhone 4
•HTC EVO 3D
•HTC ThunderBolt
•Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
•Google Nexus S and 4G
•HP Pre 3
•Dell Venue Pro

Top Tips for buying used mobiles online

If you are planning to buy a used mobile online, the below article should give you more insights and idea on how to do it safe and smartly. You should be careful and cautious before purchasing used mobiles online and make sure you do not make an online payment before confirming the status of the mobile that you are interested to purchase.

Avoid purchasing online by paying online

It’s always advisable not to purchase mobiles that are already used by making an online payment. In case there are shipping issues or if the handset is not as per your expectations, there is nothing that you could do as a buyer if the payment is already done.

Purchase the mobile only after discussion with the seller

Its always wise to have a discussion with the real seller of the mobile to understand more on the status of the piece before making the purchase. This way you could also get some discounts on the purchase you are about to make.

Approach sellers with a completed listing

It’s better to approach sellers who have a complete listing of the mobile with all the details and a real image. This will make your decision easier if you want to purchase the mobile or not.

Sort the listing by city and purchase locally

It’s always a good idea to use websites search your preferred mobiles locally based on city. Once you have discussed with the seller, you could directly pick up the mobile and make the payment.

Wishing you all the best on your next purchase. Let me know your comments.

MYK

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