Microsoft Introduces New Windows based phone – KIN

April 14, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Microsoft Corp. announced KIN, a new Windows® based Smartphone  targeting youth active in social networking. KIN will be available in the US in May through partnerships with Verizon Wireless, Vodafone and Sharp Corporation. KIN is designed to provide cutting edge social experience that blends the phone, online services and the PC with breakthrough new experiences called the Loop, Spot and Studio. It is not clear at present when the KIN will be available in India.

KIN will be available in 2 versions – KIN ONE and KIN TWO. Both these are touch-screen phones and KIN One is a short, square-shaped handset  and KIN Two, a longer, more rectangular phone.

Both KINs are black with multi touch. KIN One has a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out from the bottom, while the KIN Two has a full QWERTY keyboard that comes out from its side.

KINs include WiFi and higher-resolution cameras than most handsets.The Kin One will include a 5 mega pixel camera, while the Kin Two will have a 8 mega pixel camera with image stabilization. The Kin Two will also be capable of shooting HD video.These phones doesn’t have expandable memory; instead, the phones will upload content to the cloud an online storage service.

With the introduction of KIN, the smart phone space is getting more competitive with much greater choice for consumers.

Microsoft have not announced the price of KIN so far.

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Nokia launched low cost 3G Mobile – Nokia 2730 Classic

February 20, 2010 by · 3 Comments

Nokia announced their lowest cost 3G enabled phone in India. The latest Nokia 2730 Classic phone with 3G is available for around Rs. 4,500. The phone supports 3G with maximum download speed of 384Kbps. It has full html browsing to offer better customer experience.

With the recent launch of 3G service by BSNL, this affordable phone from Nokia will help more customers to enjoy latest features. This phone can also be used as a data modem, allowing laptops and PCs to connect to Internet in 3G speed with the data cable shipped with the phone.

The Nokia 2730 classic phone supports around 3.5 hours talk time on 3G network and  around 430 hours standby time on 3G network. The phone weighs around 88 grams. The memory of the phone can be extended to maximum 2GB with microSD card. It has 30MB internal memory as well. The phone has 2 Mega pixel camera with 4x digital zoom. It supports video recording in 3gp format. The Nokia 2730 Classic 3G phone supports email with attachments.

At an affordable cost below 5000 and the already available 3G service from BSNL, the Nokia 2730 classic 3G enabled phone will enable more people to access advanced technology.

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BSNL Launched 3G service in Trivandrum

February 20, 2010 by · 1 Comment

As part of new initiative of BSNL, 3G mobile service is launched in Trivandrum. BSNL customers can enjoy high speed Internet, Video calling and Live TV in 3G enabled handsets in BSNL 3G network. Publicly owned BSNL and MTNL are the only telecom operators in the country offering 3G service at present.

In Trivandrum, city area is covered under 3G service now. It is being rapidly rolled out to suburban areas of the city. BSNL has around 180 towers in the Trivandrum area. Out of these almost half of the BTS’s are now 3G enabled.

To enjoy 3G one need a 3G enabled handset. Recently Nokia launched a low cost 3G handset Nokia 2730 classic at around Rs. 4500. All Nokia E series phones are 3G enabled, and most of the N series phones are also 3G ready.

How to activate 3G on prepaid connection

To activate 3G on prepaid connection send an SMS M3G120 to 53733. You will receive an SMS from BSNL. Send the confirmation SMS M3G120Y to 53733. The initial plan will be 3G general 120. To enjoy reduced call rate migrate to 3G promotional plan by recharging with Rs. 98.

How to configure your mobile for 3G Internet settings

Once 3G is activated send an SMS in the format <handset make> <model> to 58355. For example if your mobile is Nokia E63 send the SMS NOKIA E63 to 58355. There should be at least Rs. 50 balance in your account to receive the settings successfully. Once the settings are saved high speed Internet can be enjoyed on the mobile or connected through data cable with the laptop or PC.

How to activate 3G on BSNL postpaid plans

To apply for 3G service on BSNL postpaid plans fill the application form available at the Kerala BSNL Website

BSNL 3G Tariff

3G tariff is available in the Kerala BSNL Website. in 3G promotional plan, call charges are Rs 0.30 to local BSNL numbers and Rs. 0.60 to other local numbers. Video calls are charged at Rs. 0.30 for local and Rs. 0.50 for STD to BSNL numbers.

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BSNL to launch 3G services in Calicut on 4th January

January 4, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

BSNL is launching 3G services in Calicut tomorrow. Later this month 3G services will be extended to 21 cities across the state. BSNL is the first telecom operator in the state to offer 3G services to subscribers.

3G or Third Generation mobile offers high speed mobile broadband up to 3.6Mbpas, Video calls and ability to view video footage on mobile handsets. 3G will help Telecom operators to provide advanced user experience to customers.

BSNL 3G services will be available both on Post Paid and Pre Paid. BSNL sources said that tariff for the 3G services will be announced on 7th January 2010.

Launch of 3G services was much awaited by customers.

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