Moto Q 8 and Moto Q 9h in India

US based phone maker Motorola has launched two new mobile devices in the Indian market.These are new Moto Q 8 and Moto Q 9h.

The MOTO Q 8 is the GSM version of the original CDMA based MOTO Q while the MOTO Q 9 is a brand new global quad-band 3G QWERTY smartphone.

The GSM version of the new MOTO Q8 features:

• QWERTY keyboard
• Global Gsm band access
• GPRS and EDGE support
• 128 MB flash memory
• 64 MB of RAM
• miniSD slot
• 2.4 inch 64K TFT display
• 1.3 megapixel digital camera with LED photo indicator light
• Support for MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC
• 2.5 mm headphone jack
• Video capture and playback with support for MPEG4, H.263, WMV
• USB 1.1 support
• Bluetooth 1.2 support
• Windows Mobile 6

Features of the new moto Q 9 include:

• Window mobile 6 OS
• Dual processor HSDPA/UMTS engine for up to 3.6 Mbps speeds
• Choose from eight messaging inboxes for your corporate and/or personal email including Hotmail, AOL, Gmail, Yahoo!, and other providers - as well as SMS and MMS messages
• USB 2.0 support
• TI OMPA 2420 processor
• 96MB of ram
• Redesigned keyboard
• Support for microSD
• 256MB of on board flash memory
• Bluetooth wireless support including A2DP and AVRCP support
• 2.0 megapixel digital camera with 8x digital zoom and video capture
• Seven dedicated keys allows users to jump to different features on the phone
• Light sensors on the front and back automatically adjust screen and keyboard for optimum use

The Q8 and Q9 are slim Windows Mobile 6 smartphones. Q9 is much faster, as it boasts an HSDPA radio. Plus, there’s a 2 MP camera.Moto Q 8 price is going to retail for Rs 17,359. The Moto Q 9h price would retail for Rs 20,720. Both of these phones would be supplied with 1GB mini SD Card.

BlackBerry 8820 and BlackBerry 8310

The BlackBerry 8820 and the BlackBerry 8310 smartphones in india--
Two new BlackBerry smartphones BlackBerry 8820 and the BlackBerry 8310 smart devices have been launched by RIM in India. The BlackBerry 8820 is available with Bharti Airtel and Vodafone as the exclusive carrier, whereas the BlackBerry 8310 smartphone is available exclusively through the Vodafone network.

Both the BlackBerry 8820 and the BlackBerry 8310 smartphones are GPS capable, providing easy location searches to users.

The BlackBerry 8820 smartphone features voice and data mobile connectivity via EDGE and GPRS, Wi-Fi connectivity (broadband wireless) as well as a number of location-based applications.

The BlackBerry 8820 smart device also comes with a navigation application called WayFinder. This application has the ability to pinpoint locations and to plan routes.

The Blackberry 8820 smartphone is also compatible with 802.11 a/b/g WiFi standards allowing users to enable data access over enterprise WiFi connections. The device also offers Roxio Media Manager for easy search, viewing and organizing functions of PC media files.

The second smart device launched by Bharti Airtel in India is the BlackBerry 8310 smartphone which also features GPS and a wide range of location-based applications and services such as Google Map.

The BlackBerry 8820 carries a price tag of Rs.31,990, while the BlackBerry 8310 smartphone costs Rs.24,990.

Samsung Duo Sim D880 phone.

Samsung is planing to bring dual SIM card mobile phones into mainstream in Europe with their Samsung DuoS D880 phone.
Samsung D880 DuoS slider can work with two SIM cards from different operators or support two phone numbers from the same operator.
The phone looks just like the classic ones coming from this handset producer, which is a good thing. The slider is stylish and elegant in a traditional way that does not hint at its impressive features. Only the battery has been replaced with a 1200V one, as supporting two SIM cards at the same time can drain the life out of a normal battery in just a few hours.

Both cards in Samsung SGH-D880 can work simultaneously to make and receive calls, send/receive SMS messages. The user also can easily select which card to use for mobile browsing, e-mail and other multimedia services. Your WAP/MMS/E-mail profiles are switched automatically when different card is selected.

When you receive the call, the name of the card that for the call flashes on screen and each SIM card can be assigned itfs own ringtone. In case of missed calls, the relevant card is also indicated.

Except for the dual SIM cards, Samsung DuoS D880 is your ordinary 2.5G Samsung slider with:


Samsung DuoS D880 phone.

GSM 900/1800/1900 EDGE connectivity

2.3 QVGA Display

3.2 Megapixel camera with autofocus

FM Radio

Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, USB 2.0

1200 mAh battery

Dimensions: 104~51x18.9

The only thing not to like, is the price - Samsung D880 DuoS is expected to cost around $700. But when you consider that you wonft have to carry two different phones in your pocket, the price tag doesnft look so bad anymore.

Samsung DuoS is expected to go on sale in November.

N81 music and gaming phone.

new N81 handset is both a music phone and a gaming phone. models of the Nokia N81 SLIDER include dedicated music buttons on the bottom and gaming keys on either side of the ear speaker. The N81 phones are designed to be used in a landscape orientation when used for gaming. The music and gaming keys also selectively light up when needed, A 3.5mm headphone jack and Bluetooth v2.0 with the A2DP stereo headset profile mean you can use your favorite headphones to keep everything discrete, while a 3D multimedia menu provides a fun way to access your content. The devices are pre-configured for the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage, meaning you are ready to play straight out of the box. note that the 3D menu system is part of a new user interface which Nokia will be rolling out across its new handsets.
The Nokia N81 will be available in two versions : an 8GB model (US$590) and one with a microSD expansion slot that can accept cards up to 4GB(US$490). Both versions are built for music and gaming with a 3.5mm headphone jack and dedicated game keys (when held in landscape position).
-a 16 million color 320 x 240 screen
- 102 x 50 x 17.8 mm
- 140 grams
- 4 hours talk time
- 408 hours standby time
- General Network GSM900 / GSM1800 / GSM1900 / GSM850 / UMTS

check ur nokia battery

This is a product advisory for the Nokia-branded BL-5C battery manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. Ltd. of Japan between December 2005 and November 2006. This product advisory does not apply to any other Nokia battery.
check your nokia battery
Nokia has identified that in very rare cases the affected batteries could potentially experience over heating initiated by a short circuit while charging, causing the battery to dislodge. Nokia is working closely with relevant local authorities to investigate this situation.

Nokia has several suppliers for BL-5C batteries that have collectively produced more than 300 million BL-5C batteries. This advisory applies only to the 46 million batteries manufactured by Matsushita between December 2005 and November 2006. There have been approximately 100 incidents of over heating reported globally. No serious injuries or property damage have been reported.
check your nokia battery
Nokia and Matsushita offer to replace for free any BL-5C battery subject to this product advisory.
The BL-5C batteries which are subject to the product advisory were used with the following Nokia models or separately as accessories: Nokia 1100, Nokia 1100c, Nokia 1101, Nokia 1108, Nokia 1110, Nokia 1112, Nokia 1255, Nokia 1315, Nokia 1600, Nokia 2112, Nokia 2118, Nokia 2255, Nokia 2272, Nokia 2275, Nokia 2300, Nokia 2300c, Nokia 2310, Nokia 2355, Nokia 2600, Nokia 2610, Nokia 2610b, Nokia 2626, Nokia 3100, Nokia 3105, Nokia 3120, Nokia 3125, Nokia 6030, Nokia 6085, Nokia 6086, Nokia 6108, Nokia 6175i, Nokia 6178i, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6230i, Nokia 6270, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6620, Nokia 6630, Nokia 6631, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6681, Nokia 6682, Nokia 6820, Nokia 6822, Nokia 7610, Nokia N70, Nokia N71, Nokia N72, Nokia N91, Nokia E50, Nokia E60
Nokia Wireless GPS Module LD-1W, Nokia Wireless GPS Module LD-3W

“Nokia” and “BL-5C” are printed on the front of the battery. On the back of the battery, the Nokia mark appears at the top, and the battery identification number (consisting of 26 characters) is found at the bottom. If the battery identification number does not contain 26 characters, it is not subject to this product advisory.

If you are interested to know if your battery is part of this product advisory, please follow the two steps below:
1) Switch off your mobile device and check the battery model. If your battery is not a BL-5C model, you are not included in this product advisory and your product will not be replaced.
2) If your battery is a BL-5C model, remove the battery and check the 26-character identification number from the back of the battery. Enter the identification number in the field below and you will be advised if your battery may be replaced.

check your battery

Google G-Phone

Google has created a prototype cellphone (GPhone?) and the company plans to give free subscriptions to consumers by bundling ads with its search engine, Web browser apps and Gmail.
Search engine giant Google is in the works of coming up with a mobile phone by early 2008, through which its users will be able to surf the web while on-the-move.
Google’s is crossing fingers that it’s ‘GPhone” will be as well-known as Apple’s iPhoneSeveral Google services such as search engine, e-mail and interactive maps, will be loaded on to the forthcoming GPhone.
Google services, such as its search engine, e-mail and interactive maps, will be loaded on to the phone. It is thought Google will derive its revenue from the lucrative mobile advertising market. Google branded cell phone summary::
1)Google has a prototype cell phone they are shopping
2) The phone has a keyboard
3)US carriers don’t seem to like to work with Google
4) European carriers are being more open minded
5) Mobile ads will cost more than ads on a PC according to Google CEI Eric Schmidt
6) As google moves more into the cell phone space there will be potential conflicts of interest among those service as advisors to Google and Apple At present, the Mountain View, California-based company is showing the prototype to mobile phone manufacturers and network operators while it is polishing up technical specifications to provide a mobile web browsing experience that is superior to current software, stated a report in Wall Street Journal. Google has apparently penned a deal with a Taiwanese firm to design the phone. The Journal further suggests that Google intends offering free mobile subscriptions, subsidized by ads in search results and software applications.

The Telegraph cited Eric Schmidt, Google’s CEO, stating that mobile phone adverts are “twice as profitable or more than non-mobile phone ads because they are more personal”. Research a telecoms analyst; has predicted that the market for mobile advertising will be worth over $5.4 billion a year in the next four years, i.e., by 2011.

Tata, Samsung Dual SIM phone

Tata Teleservices and Samsung Telecommunications on Friday unveiled India's first touch screen based Dual SIM smart world phone, Samsung Duo.

The Dual SIM phones contain 2 SIM slots, unlike normal phones, which have only one.

Samsung Duo packs in features like 2.2” TFT touch screen, 1.3 mega pixel camera, Micro SD Card Slot, MP3/ AAC+ player with A2DP Bluetooth support.

On the software front, the handset packs in handwriting recognition, file viewer, sketch memo, organiser and India specific applications like Indian calendar, Hinglish, cricket scorer.

The handset supports data speeds at 153kbps on Tata Indicom network. The handset is priced at Rs 11,999.

SPICE DUAL Phone

SPICE DUAL Phone--Inbuilt with the option of two SIM cards the Spice Dual is a technological first from Spice Mobile in the Indian market.India has been witnessing a steady growth in the mobile phone market and every year millions of new subscribers adds to this growing trend. From a family with one landline connection connected to the world till a few years back, today a typical Indian household will have a mobile phone for each member of the family including their support staff. And if one handset per person was not enough, increasingly many are toting around two phones, one for work and one for private use nowadays.

Riding on this growing trend Spice Mobile has introduced the SPICE DUAL Phone. The Spice Dual comes with two variants – D-88 which supports both GSM + CDMA active connections at the same time and Spice Dual D-80, which supports two GSM + GSM active connections. Utility and convenience personified, SPICE DUAL enables the user to make or receive calls from any SIM at anytime as well as receive and send SMS. The phone is targeted to all who have two cell phone numbers and have been looking for a convenience of carrying just one phone.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Kunal Ahooja, CEO, Spice Mobile Limited, said, “We as a company have a vision to be amongst the top five key handset players in the Indian market. In the past two years since we introduced our brand in India, Spice Mobile has achieved steady growth and has gradually built a footprint across the country. We understand the pulse of the market and are in sync with the changing trends and demand. The introduction of the Dual Phone is not only an indication of Spice’s belief in providing “more value” to consumers but also a commitment to bring forth technologically innovative products. The market scenario also prompted us to introduce the Dual Phone. It is estimated that around 8 per cent of mobile phone subscribers already owns two numbers and we do foresee this trend to grow as we move along. Moving forward, as a company whose mantra lies in being innovative we plan to introduce the ‘Movie Phone” with in-built DVD player and a sub 1000/- people’s phone soon.”

Aesthetic looks, sleek and slim the Spice Dual is attractively designed. Switching from one connection to the other is as easy as just pressing a button and the phone provides four basic operation modes GSM and CDMA dual; CDMA and GSM dual; CDMA only and lastly GSM only. Apart from its Dual facility, the handset also has a 1.3 Mega pixel Camera, which is capable of capturing High Quality Images, Special integrated Music & Video Player, Video Recording & Playing, 262000 TFT and a 2-inch vibrant Color screen, Expandable Memory. What more the phone comes in-built with a 256 MB memory card.

Priced at Rs. 9849/- (MRP), the D-88 is surely to excite the customers. So its time now to live two lives…personal and official. Manage two personalities and be a winner in the long race!!!! The D-80 (GSM+GSM) will hit the markets shortly.