Vodafone launches Wi-Fi device in India
Vodafone Essar has launched its mobile Wi-Fi device, Vodafone R201 in India at the price of US$121.62
Vodafone R201 is a portable mobile Wi-Fi terminal which can be used by five users simultaneously to connect to Vodafone’s 3G network. It is designed to provide customers with an advantage of connecting and communicating on-the-go.
According to Vodafone Essar Chief Marketing Officer, Kumar Ramanathan, as a result of their innovation effort,Vodafone is introducing an exciting range of products to let their customers experience 3G services at its best.
According to the company, R201 uses a SIM slot to connect to Vodafone’s 3G network and five users can then connect their computers, mobile gaming devices or digital music players to the device over Wi-Fi network to enjoy 3G speeds. The device comes with a battery life of up to 4 hours and can offer 3G internet services on the go at a download speed of up to 7.2 megabyte per second on HSDPA (high-speed downlink packet access) enabled devices.
Vodafone launches Samsung Galaxy mini (UK)
Vodafone has launched Samsung Galaxy Mini on its network and has confirmed for it being in stock.
The Galaxy Mini is Samsung’s latest inexpensive blower, and as its name implies, its offers a miniature smartphone experience. The handset sports a 3.15 inch touchscreen, displaying Samsung’s social TouchWiz UI and a host of pre-loaded Google widgets.
The handset offers full Froyo package, including integrated GPS, Facebook and Twitter applications and access to the Android market. Round the back, the Samsung Galaxy mini features a 3 megapixel camera, capable of recording video footage at 15 frames per second. That’s not all, as it also features HSDPA and Wi-Fi speeds, up to 32GB of storage and a powerful 1200mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy mini is now available to order on pay monthly deals with Vodafone. Prices start from just US$21.54/month, once cashback for 16 months free line rental has been claimed from a 2 year US$64.65/month contract. This deal includes a free handset, 900 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB data.
O2 to offer Samsung Galaxy mini
O2 is now offering the Samsung Galaxy mini on its network.
The handset sports a 3.15 inch touchscreen, displaying Samsung’s social TouchWiz UI and a host of Google widgets. It offers a full Froyo experience, packing integrated GPS, Facebook and Twitter integration and access to the Android market.
The Samsung Galaxy mini features a 3 megapixel camera, capable of recording video footage at 15 frames per second. That’s not all, as it also features HSDPA and Wi-Fi speeds, up to 32GB of storage and a powerful 1200mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy mini is available to order on pay monthly deals with O2. Prices start from just $2079/month, once cashback for 14 months free line rental has been claimed from a 2 year $49.89/month contract. This deal includes a free handset, 600 minutes and unlimited texts.
DoCoMo boasts of world’s thinnest smartphone (Japan)
NTT DoCoMo now boats of three new phones – the MEDIAS N-04C, Xperia arc SO-01C smartphones and the Optimus Pad L-06C tablet. All the handsets will go on sale in Japan in March or thereafter.
The MEDIAS N-04C is the world’s thinnest 3G smartphone, measuring just 7.7 mm and weighs only 105 grams. It is equipped for popular services such as mobile wallet (Osaifu-Keitai) and One-Seg mobile digital terrestrial television and infrared-based data exchange. A quick-shot photo function enables consecutive shots every 1.1 seconds. The MEDIAS N-04C will be available on March 15.
The Xperia Arc SO-01C is powered by Android 2.3, the latest version of this operating system. It can achieve a maximum downlink of 14 Mbps as the first handset compatible with DoCoMo ‘s HSDPA service areas launching this June. The Xperia arc SO-01C will be available on March 24.
The Optimus Pad L-06C is powered by the Android 3.0 operating system for tablet PCs. The model, which weighs 620 grams, features a high-resolution 8.9-inch display and dynamic stereo speakers for “mobile-theater” experiences. The Optimus Pad L-06C will be available in late March.
All the three models are compatible with the BeeTV Video distribution service for Android smartphones that will launch on March 24.
Viva signs a partnership agreement with Digits
Viva, the Kuwaiti Telecom Co. signed a partnership agreement with Digits Trading Co., Apple Premium Reseller in The Middle East. The Agreement was signed by Salman Al-Badran Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of Viva and Kamal Al- Sultan, General Manager of Digits.
Al Badran expressed his happiness for signing the agreement by saying: This partnership will showcase Viva’s exceptional promotions, and services at Digits Showrooms where Viva’s customers can finish their business and pay their bills .This step will help Viva to be close and communicate easily with different strata ,age groups , and backgrounds of the Kuwaiti Society.â€
He added: Viva always seeks to cooperate and coordinate with leading companies to leverage their expertise to support Viva’s expansion Strategy.â€
Al-Badran noted that Viva considers Digits as one of its authorized partners due to its prestigious reputation that it enjoys in the local and regional markets and the high expertise of its team.
It is worthy to mention that Digits was founded in 2005 as an Apple Premium Reseller that is looking after the Apple Center business and expansion in The State of Kuwait. Digits Apple Premium Reseller Stores (APR) are available at Marina, Galleria 2000, and Al Kout Mall while Apple on Campus Stores (AOC) are Available at the American University of Kuwait and Gulf University for Science and Technology.
About Viva
Viva is the newest, most advanced mobile telecommunications service provider in Kuwait. Launched in December 2008, Viva makes things Possible for our customers by transforming communication, information and entertainment experiences. The company has rapidly established an unrivalled position in the market through our customer and employee centric approach. Viva’s quest is to be the mobile brand of choice for Kuwait by being transparent, engaging, energetic and fulfilling.
Viva continues to take a considerable share of the market by offering an innovative range of best value products, services and content propositions; a state of the art, nationwide network and world-class service. Viva offers Internet speed up to 21.6Mbps due to the implementation of the most advanced third generation (3G and HSDPA) network in Kuwait resulting in superior coverage, performance and reliability.
Telefonica with ZTE launches Movistar Prime Android handset
Telefonica in partnership with ZTE has launched Movistar Prime Android handset. The device will be commercially available in 12 Latin American markets where Telefonica operates starting with the second quarter of this year.
Users will be able to access multiple types of applications and services, including email and office applications, as well as social networks, instant messaging, and GPS. Customers will be able to expand the capacity of the device by using the Telefonica pre-installed services, or by downloading new applications from the operator’s applications store.
The handset also features a 3.2 megapixel camera for photos and videos and multimedia player for all types of content (games, music, videos). The new model includes a 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen, high capacity processor, and multiple connectivity options (HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth).
As a result of the agreement reached with ZTE, Telefonica has brought six Movistar brand handsets onto the Latin American market. Four new handsets are expected to be included in the Movistar portfolio over the next few months, in addition to the Movistar Prime model.
Aircom installs Optima network with AT&T (North America)
Aircom International, a Network planning and optimization consultancy, has installed Optima network performance management tool across North America with AT&T.
Optima consolidate network systems and technologies including 2G, 3G, HSDPA and LTE in the future.
Aircom delivers multi-technology, multi-vendor, RAN-to-core network performance management system.
Bite Lithuania commence sales of BlackBerry Curve 3G
Mobile operator Bite Lithuania has launched sales of the BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone.
The smartphone features a QWERTY key-board, and supports HSDPA, GPS, and Wi-Fi. The smartphone is being offered to subscribers together with a special BlackBerry tariff, starting from LTL 1.
Huawei launches Ideos X5 and X6 in Australia
Huawei has announced two of its Android smartphones, Ideos X5 and X6, in Australia. Both the models come with Android 2.2 Froyo.
The Ideos X5 is equipped with a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display, high-speed HSDPA/HSUPA, Wi-Fi b/g/n, a-GPS, Google Apps, accelerometer, and 5MP camera with LED Flash.
Huawei Ideos X6 is offering a 4.1-inch capacitive display, HSPA+ 14.4mbps, Wi-Fi b/g/n, a-GPS, Google Apps, accelerometer, HD video recording, HD video playback, Dolby Mobile Surround Sound and HDMI output.
According to Mark Treadwell, Head of Devices Marketing, Huawei Australia, more than half of all Australians are already using Huawei’s products, including mobile phones, tablets and wireless dongles, which are customized and rebadged by the operator. While the company will continue to work closely with their key partners, Huawei will now also have a brand of its own. The company believes that people have been paying too much for the latest mobile technology and they can give consumers a choice of affordable mobile devices without compromising on innovative design and cutting-edge technology. This is about making high-tech devices within everyone’s reach.
The pricing and availability details of these Android handsets remain nebulous.
