What does the Firmware v11.0.08 have in store for your Nokia XpressMusic 5800

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is indeed a good phone and owing to its brand new OS it does have some glitches. Anyways who does get things right in the first move. So Nokia have decided to get things right and have released the First Firmware update for their mass market touch phone Nokia 5800. We in India dont have to bother to actually download the firmware as all phones bought after Jan 10th have the firmware pre installed. Continue reading “What does the Firmware v11.0.08 have in store for your Nokia XpressMusic 5800”

Toshiba TG01 Another iPhone killer

Known so far for their incredible and reliable gadgets, Toshiba entered the mobile phone market with a bang yesterday with the Toshiba TG01.

The largest screen possible 4.1-inches with a WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) resolution and a slim 9.9mm body makes this one of the better picks amongst mobiles of this category, G1, iPhone or BlackBerry Storm.

This doll runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon platform using a Windows Mobile 6.1 OS and has a customized 3D UI. Continue reading “Toshiba TG01 Another iPhone killer”

FREE National and Local SMS on Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile recently introduced a revolutionary youth focused proposition by making SMS the new voice of the youth by ushering in genuine freedom of sending SMSs by making it FREE without any extra pack or upfront commitment.

Virgin Mobile customers will now be able to send 100 National as well as 100 Local; a total of 200 SMSs free daily after just paying for the first 3 SMSs on each leg (National and Local respectively) to any network.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Offers revolutionary free SMS proposition without any pack
  • Customers just need to pay for first 3 SMSs daily and thereafter 100 SMSs are free
  • First 3 Local SMSs charged at Re. 1/- each
  • First 3 National SMSs charged at Rs. 1.50/- each
  • Post which 200 SMSs are free; 100 Local and 100 National SMSs free daily
  • SMSs can be sent to any number across all networks in the country

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Nokia 5800 Earpiece Problem Fixed

I have been facing a strange problem with my Nokia 5800 while taking calls ..

The volume keeps dropping and suddenly its back to normal..

The Earpiece which seems to be responsible

This chip which is behind the front panel of the phone seems to have a problem .

We warn you that the following was done by trained technicians and if you attempt to do the same .. be prepared to loose your warranty ..

We opened up the front panel in order to find the ear piece chip ..

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Beware of hoax SMS says Airtel

Bharti Airtel posted an advisory on their website, advising subscribers to beware of certain ‘Unsolicited fraudulent SMS’s’ circulating on the network. According to the Airtel disclaimer, the recent chain of messages informs recipients that they have ‘won a prize and need to call to collect their prize’. On calling the number in the text message, subscribers are billed a high amount (up to Rs. 500/min). Airtel said they noticed these SMSs in one of their circles and are advising subscribers to ignore them. Airtel also warned that replying to such SMSs could result in viruses being downloaded on the subscriber’s phone.

After spam and phishing mails, spam SMSs are making their presence felt. Such SMS hoaxes are not a new phenomenon in India and cash in on the recipient’s incredulity by making use of ‘get rich quick’ themes and ‘free gifts’ to allure mobile phone users. Continue reading “Beware of hoax SMS says Airtel”

Google Maps v3.0 released.

Yes you saw it right. Google Maps for Mobile, the native S60 version, just hit v3.00 an hour ago.It looks awesome and very user friendly as always. Several new features and minor improvements in the user interface have been provided.  The main change is the addition of Google Latitude, Continue reading “Google Maps v3.0 released.”

Google Phone vs Apple iPhone and Nokia E71 – Photo Gallery

Well We all know .. that the Google phone is not as sexy as the iPhone .. But since some of you like pictures .. We bring to you an Exclusive Photo Gallery featuring the Google Phone a.ka. HTC G1 , Apple iPhone and the mighty Nokia E71

Even Nokia N82 makes a guest appearance ..

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Nokia launches 6700 6303 and 2700 Classic

Nokia announced three new mid-range and low range camera phones: the Nokia 6700 classic, the Nokia 6303 classic and the Nokia 2700 classic.

The Nokia 6700 classic, which continues the legacy of one of the company’s most successful products, the Nokia 6300.

All the 3 phone are powered by Nokia S40 Platform

“Our new arrival shares the same ‘DNA’ as its predecessor and we believe that it will be one of our best selling devices in 2009,” said Soren Petersen, SVP, Nokia. Continue reading “Nokia launches 6700 6303 and 2700 Classic”

Nokia N78 gets Firmware Update to 20.149.051.1

The Nokia N78 has got a new firmware  update v20.149.051.1. It sure does make the phone more stable and has still few missing items that we always wished the phone had.

Dailymobile.se has posted the complete firware change log. Given below for your viewing.

Change Log of the new Firmware update v20.149.051.1 – Continue reading “Nokia N78 gets Firmware Update to 20.149.051.1”

Reliance GSM now in Madurai

Reliance Communications launched its GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) service here yesterday as part of the recent nationwide service initiative.

A company press release said that customers choosing reliance Mobile GSM service can avail a unique plan, which offers up to 100 per cent savings to those having ARPU(Average revenue per user) less than Rs 100 in the state at a one-time subscription charge (including GSM SIM) of Rs 35 only.

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Mobility Survey throws up interesting findings about Windows Mobile

Recently, Microsoft commissioned a Mobility Survey in APAC in conjunction with Synovate to gauge people’s perceptions, attitudes about smart phones and how they put their phones to use in their everyday lives.

The survey throws up some fascinating revelations and definitely makes for an interesting read. The How Mobile Are You survey polled nearly 2,500 respondents (513 in India) in five countries across Asia.

· 59% of Indians polled prefer the touch screen phone. The candy-bar phone had the lowest percentage of preference at a mere 8% Continue reading “Mobility Survey throws up interesting findings about Windows Mobile”

Nokia E75 gets Leaked in Pictures looks Great

Nokia E75 might be the latest QWERTY Touchscreen phone from Nokia

The pictures were leaked today by DailyMobile

The phone has the metal / steel back cover like the E71 with a 2.4 inch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera, QWERTY Keyboard, Dual keypads, HDSPA,  and WiFi

more pictures after the jump

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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic crosses 1 Million in Sales

Nokia today announced that it had sold 1 million or 1,000,000 5800 XpressMusic Handsets which is currently its first mass market touch screen device.

The phone has also made a good start at UK

The phone was first launched in India earlier last year

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