HCL & Wipro- Indian Distributors for iPhone

As the world gets ready for tomorrow to grab one of the most sought after handsets - the iPhone, two Indian companies are also getting ready to get distribution rights for iPhone in India.

Noida-based HCL Infosystems and Bangalore-based Wipro Technologies are close to becoming the exclusive Indian distributors of the iPhone. Analysts are expecting 1-3 million handsets to hit the shelves on Friday.

Source: TOI

iPhone In India Soon

Apple is launching the iPhone in the US tomorrow. Officially, it will not be available in India for at least another year. But for those who really want it, the wait might be as short as a fortnight or, at the most, a month. In the US, Apple has tied up with AT&T in an exclusive contract. This means that the iPhone will only work on an AT&T SIM card for which buyers have to sign up for an $59 to $100 a month plan for a minimum two-year subscription.

But in India, grey market operators say they can “unlock” the phone for just Rs 1,000 or Rs 1,500 so that it can be used on any network in India.Out in the grey markets of Palika Bazar or Sarojini Nagar, an entry-level iPhone will be available for Rs 30,000.

Source: Business Standard

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SMS 2.0

Mobile users would soon be able to send coloured messages and fun emotions from their mobile phones at no additional cost. UK-based mobile solutions maker Affle is coming to India with next generation messaging application SMS 2.0

The application also allows users to schedule SMSes, send SMS to e-mail, send graphic and multimedia attachments, access Internet and get updates on discounts and promotions from advertisers. The default content stays at the bottom portion of the screen and converts to full screen when either the message is sent or the consumer clicks on the content.

Bharti has been running this service on pilot basis since June 1. Initially, the service will be available only on some GPRS-enabled Nokia phones.

Source: TOI

Mobile Phone- A Fashion Statement?

British men are more likely to use their mobile phone for work related tasks while women are more likely to use it to stay in touch with their family, concludes an independent survey produced by online mobile phone retailer mPhone.

Mobile phones as ----------Women (%) ------Men (%)
Primary tool of work ---------7.7----------------- 28
Stay in touch with family -----50 -----------------35
Social life organisor -----------23.6 ---------------24.1
Fashion Item -----------------Less than1---------2.4

As a result, this survey doesn't show that women don't use phones for work, or that men use phones only for business. More interestingly, it indicates the attitude each gender has towards a tool that can be used in many, many ways.

Source: Cellular News

India to Become Handset Super Power

Low mobile penetration and favourable government policies are driving mobile phone manufacturers to set up manufacturing facilities in India.

Apart from being the world’s fastest growing telecom market, India is also emerging as a handset super-power as more manufacturers set up base in the country. Nokia started its unit in Chennai in January 2006 and produced a record 25 million handsets in the first year of operation. The vendor is also exporting mobiles from India to Sri Lanka.

Motorola and electronics manufacturing service vendors (EMS) like Foxconn and Flextronics have also set up plants in India. India is expected to register a handset production of over 51 million units this year to record the highest growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Source: iSource

N76- Computer Done Intelligently

Can art meet intelligence? Nokia dares to say 'yes' with its new Nokia N76 launched today. Sporting a sleek fold design, the N76 has 'Quick Cover Keys', and promises a premium mobile music experience among others.

The phone offers pre-burnt music videos from across-the-globe, including 'Hips Don't Lie' and 'Illegal' by Shakira; 'Crazy in Love' by Destiny's Child; and 'Get Right' by Jennifer Lopez; as well as our very own, 'It's the time to Disco' and 'Zinda Hoon Main', to name a few.

Features:

• 2 megapixel camera
• 2.4-inch QVGA display with up to 16 million colors
• Dedicated 'Quick Cover Keys' for capturing those special moments without having to open the phone
• 2GB memory card and MicroSD card slot

N76 supports music formats including MP3, WAV, MIDI, WMA, M4A, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+, and works with standard 3.5mm headphones.

The Nseries phone packs Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition, and allows users edit pictures and transfer to compatible PCs.

Other features :

• Nokia Web Browser with MiniMap
• Access to popular Internet services such as Flickr and Amazon for searching/shopping/sharing

Based on S60 3rd Edition software on Symbian OS, the N76 supports Quadband GSM networks, and comes with data connectivity features like EDGE, GPRS, and 3G. It is also enabled with Bluetooth v2.0 for data transfer.


Source: Techtree

Top Web Mobile Companies

US

Google 62.48%

Yahoo! 33.54%

Microsoft 33.36%

AT&T 21.22%

Time Warner 19.06%

UK

Google 30.94%

Orange Personal 21.68%

BBC 20.90%

Microsoft 17.75%

Vodafone 16.79%

Source: 3G

Mobile Tracking System

Mumbai-based Micro Technologies India Ltd has developed a lost-mobile tracking system. Next time you lose your mobile phone you could actually get to know not only the location of the handset but also the mobile number of the person using your handset.

The application works on GSM technology. The software, which is loaded into the user's mobile phone, in the event of a theft or the handset getting misplaced, informs the user about the new mobile number with the current location of the handset through an SMS alert along with an e-mail to the original user's email address.

To begin with, the company has agreed to offer the technology to Bharti Airtel in Delhi.

Source: Hindu

'Nokia Maps' in India

Nokia will soon launch 'Nokia Maps' in India. The application, guides users to their destination through voice and video support in real time. The application was demonstrated at 'Nokia Connection 2007', a seminar-cum-exhibition showcasing the company's latest offerings. With different offerings to suit pedestrians, car drivers, explorers and 'well wishers', maps could be downloaded using a mobile phone without accessing the Internet.

Users can access 'mobile servers' and not the Internet, to download the application. The maps can be synchronised between handsets and laptops or desktop computers.

Currently, supported by Nokia's S60 devices, maps can be downloaded free of cost, while use of navigation features would be charged.

Source: Hindu

InstaReturn scheme from TATA

Tata Indicom, leading CDMA telecom player launched 'InstaReturn', a post-paid scheme.

Under this scheme a consumer will have to pay Rs 499, for which they would get a free talk time of Rs 499 for 60 days.

Source: The Telegraph

Strike with a Difference

Its not for wages or promotions!

BSNL executives and employees will go on strike on Friday (June 29) for PSU’s declining market share and delay in expansion plans. BSNL executives said the PSU has slipped to No.3 position in the GSM space as the company has run out of capacity to expand since its tender for 45.5 million lines has been delayed for close to 2 years.

Source: ET

Vote for TAJ

I Media has tied up with mobile companies like Reliance, Airtel and Vodafone Essar for 'Vote for Taj' campaign.

Vodafone Essar has sent Blast SMS to over 6 million customers asking them to vote for the Taj. Voters have to pay Rs 3 per SMS, which is shared between I Media and the telecom service provider.

Vodafone has even localised the SMS. For Uttar Pradesh SMS is 'UP ka shaan, Bharat ka maan'.

Source: iSource updates