Verizon Wireless forms a global ecosystem of LTE

Trying to speed up the practical deployment of 4G LTE networks globally, Dick Lynch (Dick Lynch), executive vice president and chief executive officer of Verizon, announced a detailed plan for construction of the first in America, a network of new generation LTE.

Dick Lynch said that Verizon Wireless, a joint venture Verizon Communications and Vodafone, the company has chosen Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent as a key supplier of network technologies for the network LTE, which will be launched in the United States. The announcement followed a series of testing LTE technology in the U.S. and Europe, held in conjunction with Vodafone. Verizon and Vodafone going to build infrastructure that will allow the company to Verizon Wireless to become the first wireless operator offering LTE commercial services in the United States. These services should be available on the market in 2010.

Verizon Wireless announced that in addition to the companies Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent to supply a number of basic network with packet switching performed by Starent Networks. In addition, according to representatives of Verizon, Nokia Siemens Networks and Alcatel-Lucent will become the general supplier for the network IP IMS, which will support multimedia applications, regardless of access technology. IMS will be the technological basis for the development of service infrastructure Verizon. Verizon plans to deliver convergent applications and services using IP IMS wireless and land-based wireline broadband networks. In doing so, LTE will be one of the most important means of wireless access networks, IMS.

According to Dick Lynch, the construction and launch of commercial operation of a network of Verizon Wireless LTE, while the expansion of fiber-optic infrastructure FiOS - is part of a coherent strategy for the worldwide dissemination of broadband technology. As already mentioned, in 2008 Verizon investment was about 17 billion dollars. Dick Lynch noted that the cost of construction of LTE fully meet the objectives of the program, providing for the transfer of investments from the old technology in the areas of new strategic initiatives, such as LTE. In doing so, the company plans to maintain a commercial 3G services over the next decade.

New version of Winterface 1.3

Company VITO Technology announced the release of a new version of Winterface 1.3. Winterface - a program that combines the functions lonchera and manager tasks, the interface completely replaces Windows Mobile devices and gives the opportunity to create their own interface with icons of the programs, contacts, files that you use. The new version of Winterface now have light skin and a new option.

Now Winterface is subject to change. Choose either a black skin with a nice bright icons or icons with bright light and 3D-images. In Winterface is a new option that allows to show or hide the standard toolbar Windows Mobile "Start." This panel shows the time profile of the phone, a mobile operator, and other important information.

On the screens Winterface now you can add favorite URL from the browser, not just IE, and Opera Mobile. The new version fixes bugs related to the SMS alerts, as well as the icon of "Weather".

Winterface, you can buy at a price of 150 rubles (excluding VAT) at VITO.

Motorola Aura and Aura Diamond - Hands-On @ MWC 2009

Security tries to run Noah out of the building when he gets too close to the $5,000 MOTO Aura Diamond at MWC in Barcelona. But MOTO PR saves him and gives him hands-on time with the "regular" Aura (only $2,000).

Sony Ericsson W995 demo @ MWC 2009

Mobile Choice gets a first look at the Sony Ericsson W995, the manufacturer's latest Walkman phone, unveiled at MWC 2009.

Updated Navitel - the new communicator Rover

The new model communicator company Rover PC will be supplied with the latest version of the navigation system «Navitel Navigator». ZAO «TSNT» over a year and a half is a constant provider of navigation software for handheld devices brand Rover. The new model communicator Rover PC Evo V7 was the eighth consecutive portable device produced by Rover, equipped with a navigation system Navitel.

Owners of new communicators will be able to use all the features and advantages of the updated service navigation system Navitel. In memory of the device recorded a set of the most complete and detailed maps of Russia. In addition, the functions RoverPC Evo V7 also enables to take advantage of such services Navitel Navigator as:
NAVITEL.PROBKI - free information on the situation on the roads, congestion and the availability of detour routes;
NAVITEL.SMS - This service allows you to send SMS-message to any contact from the phone book, showing the exact coordinates of his location;
The updated service POI - infrastructure maps, including data on the STR posts, bumps, signaling the presence of radar.

Meeting the challenge of correct navigation contributed to the alleged technical and functional characteristics of the new communicator. The new model RoverPC - communicators class «all in one» form factor «classic monoblock besklaviaturny». In a new - a powerful new platform based on Marvell PXA310 processor with a clock speed of 624 MHz. RoverPC Evo V7 is equipped with high-resolution screen (VGA, 480x640 pixels) without bortikov that allows you to manage your device without the aid of a stylus, fingertips. Communicator has the «on board» the complete set of wireless communication modules, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Hungarian operator acquired solution Alcatel-Lucent

The company Alcatel-Lucent announced that Pannon GSM Távközlési Zrt (Pannon), the leading Hungarian mobile operator, which is part of the Telenor Group, acquired the solution Alcatel-Lucent Remote Access Network (RAN) for the mobile transportation, to meet the growing demand for services mobile Internet access, such as 3G HSPA. Alcatel-Lucent Solution consolidates all the services in a single network packet, give the company Pannon wider bandwidth, improve scalability and allow faster-to-market new and promising service.

Pannon serves nearly 3.5 million subscribers and controls about 34% of the Hungarian mobile market. Currently, high-speed network Pannon 3G/HSPA, supports videophone, covers more than 360 settlements of Hungary, and the possibility of wireless Internet access 65% of the population. To meet the growing demand for its services, the company Pannon needed a cost-effective solution based on MPLS technology and prepare for the future development of networks and communications systems.

Alcatel-Lucent offers the most comprehensive in the industry an integrated wireless solution that includes all the necessary components - from the IP-route to the base stations. The composition of solutions includes the Alcatel-Lucent Service Routers 7750 Service Router, aggregation services routers 7705 Service Aggregation Router (SAR), control system 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM) and has recently written to the device market for Alcatel-Lucent 7705 SAR-F (Fixed Form Factor ) is a compact solution for base stations are well protected against fluctuations in ambient temperature.

Hitachi acquired Fabrik

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST) announced its decision to acquire Fabrik, Inc., A private company for the production of personal and professional storage devices. Fabrik, producing hard drives under brand G-Technology, and SimpleTech, Hitachi must ensure a stable position on fast-growing market of external storage devices.

According to the forecasts of the analytical company IDC, the volume of shipments of personal storage devices worldwide will grow from 52 million in 2008 to 123 million in 2012, Financial details of the transaction, the completion is expected early in the second quarter of 2009, is not disclosed.

Fabrik Company will retain the structure of the business and become the nucleus of the new direction of Hitachi GST for the production of external drives. Hitachi GST will provide full support to product lines and G-Technology SimpleTech and contribute to the presence in the market a broad range of products. The combined entity will make the most of their production, technological and innovative resources, sales channels and a wide geographical presence in order to reduce delivery times full portfolio of products, including traditional hard drives, SSD-drives, personal and professional data storage systems.

Line of SSD-drives Transcend

With the growing popularity of compact notebooks and hi-end portable devices, demand for solid-state drives (SSD) is now at the highest point. Transcend company offers a series of products which includes: a portable 1,8 "SSD (SSD18M) capacity up to 128 GB with universal support interfaces eSATA and USB, as well as 1,8 and 2,5" SSD with a SATA-II interfaces and IDE capacity up to 192 GB. All high-speed and reliable hard drives that make up a new series of Transcend, a two-year warranty is provided, together with the support of the global company's service network.

Transcend SSD18M has all the advantages of solid-state technology - speed and reliability - and represents an innovative type of drive, combining a stylish appearance with the possibility of high-speed operation. Unlike traditional hard disk drives, the SSD is excluded as a result of breakage tryasok, vibration and shock - solid-state drives do not contain mechanical moving parts. In addition, SSD weigh much less and consume less energy. Thanks to the two interfaces eSATA and USB 2.0, portable storage SSD18M gets flexibility for connecting to PCs and laptops, to guarantee high speed data transmission and multi-platform compatibility. High-speed eSATA interface allows data transfer at speeds of 90 Mb / s, with the reading and 50 MB / s for a recording, while USB 2.0 is responsible for maximum compatibility with a wide range of computers.

SSD18M not only has unsurpassed performance and reliability, but also able to boast an elegant appearance and glossy shell with a diaper. A weight of 50 g and dimensions of 80x50, 12,5 mm, the drive is Ultra SSD18M solution that conveniently fit in your pocket or purse. Thus, portability, speed and reliability within the stunningly beautiful building, SSD18M makes an ideal choice for storing important files at home and while traveling. The model is available with 32, 64 and 128 GB of memory.

In addition to SSD18M, Transcend offers 1,8 and 2,5 "SSD with a SATA-II interfaces and IDE. All of Transcend SSD designed for easy and intuitive installation in most laptops and PCs; models are available with memory ranging from 8 to 192 GB.

Details of the new multi-platform OMAP 4 from Texas Instruments

To help manufacturers of smartphones and mobile Internet devices (Mobile Internet Device - MID) in the production of products that will shape the market of innovative mobile technology company Texas Instruments Incorporated announced the availability of OMAP 4 - a new platform for mobile applications. 4 OMAP platform creates new opportunities for the use of multimedia, such as recording and playback of video in the format of 1080p, with pictures with a resolution of 20 megapixel and audio playback for almost 1 week. The new platform is much superior to today's most popular smartphones on the performance and duration of work. It is 10 times less time downloading sites, more than 7 times more computing power, working with video to 6 times higher resolution, improved by 10 times the processing performance of graphics, and 6 times more time playback of audio recordings.

OMAP 4 is a system in the crystal, combining energy efficiency and high productivity. Data processor OMAP 4 divided among the following four major subsystems:
programmable multimedia subsystem based on digital signal processor (DSP) C64x of TI and energy-efficient multi hardware accelerators;
Dual-processor general-purpose ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore support symmetric multiprocessor data-processing (symmetric multiprocessing - SMP), and the possible clock frequencies exceeding 1 GHz;
high-performance programmable graphics subsystem, image signal processor (Image Signal Processor - ISP), providing unparalleled performance processing of video and static images.

Also in the OMAP platform 4 includes a wide range of software, technology, power management and other elements needed to create mobile devices with high computational power and low power consumption.

Created on 45-nanometer chip technology OMAP 4 have performance and programmable, which will create the devices and applications that are only intended. Also, the new platform supports the most popular mobile operating systems. To simplify the creation of applications and the early withdrawal of devices on the market in the development of a platform reflected the actual scenarios used.

Monoblock Philips Xenium X620 for 50 days without charging

Company China Electronics Corporation (CEC) announced the release in Russia mobile phone Philips Xenium X620. It is made in monoblock form factor, one battery is enough for 12 hours in the talk and up to 50 days - in standby mode.

Phone is equipped with a 2.4-inch QVGA-display, 3.2-MP camera with autofocus, a feature to capture video, you can play videos in a format MPEG4 and H263. Provides audio player and FM-radio. You can listen to music through the speaker phone or through the Stereo. The phone supports profile Bluetooth A2DP. Up to 8 GB of multimedia files can be stored on a memory card microSD. Internet access provides support, EDGE, can exchange SMS, MMS, reading and sending e-mail.

DoCoMo Halts BlackBerry Bold Sales Due To Overheating

RIM said it had ruled out a battery problem, but said the root cause is still being investigated.

* NTT DoCoMo halts sales of Blackberry Bold

* RIM (NSDQ: RIMM) says issue appears to be limited to Japan

* RIM rules out battery problem

TOKYO, - NTT DoCoMo Inc <9437.T>, Japan's biggest mobile phone operator, said on Friday it has halted sales of Research In Motion's RIM.TO BlackBerry Bold because the phone can overheat while the battery is being recharged.

DoCoMo said it has sold about 4,000 high-end Bold phones, and about 30 users have complained the phone's keyboard area had heated up. The company said it has received no reports of users getting burned or of phones catching on fire.

"This issue appears to be specifically limited to the BlackBerry Bold devices sold in Japan since last week and sales of BlackBerry Bold devices in other countries are unaffected by this matter," RIM said in a statement.

RIM said it had ruled out a battery problem, but said the root cause is still being investigated.

NTT DoCoMo began selling the product in Japan last week and the companies hope to renew sales in Japan soon, RIM said. (Reporting by Sachi Izumi; Additional reporting by Tarmo Virki in Helsinki; Editing by Anshuman Daga)

WeFi - Find Wi-Fi anywhere

Locate the best Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere around the world. WeFi is software loaded onto your laptop or mobile device - the mobile application supports Nokia S60 phones . It automatically detects and qualifies all Wi-Fi access points within range and connects you to the spot with the best Internet connection. If the WeFi software detects a new access point, it allows you to be the first to map it.WeFi is community driven - each person using WeFi plays a part in growing the network. For more invormation visit http://www.wefi.com/.

[MWC 09] Nokia n97 - n86

Nokia n97 - n86

Windows 95 on Nokia N82

Windows 95 on s60 device.

Gigabyte g-Smart S1200 UI

Gigabyte g-Smart S1200 UI demoed at MWC 2009

Gigabyte g-Smart S1200 UI from GSM Arena on Vimeo.

Toshiba TG01 UI demo

Toshiba demoed the TG01 interface at MWC 2009.

Toshiba TG01 UI demo from GSM Arena on Vimeo.

Sony Ericsson Idou UI

Sony Ericsson Idou UI as demonstrated at MWC 2009. Only parts of the interface are implemented.

Sony Ericsson Idou UI from GSM Arena on Vimeo.

LG KM900 Arena UI walkthrough

LG KM900 Arena User Interface overview.
3D S-Class UI.

LG KM900 Arena UI walkthrough from GSM Arena on Vimeo.

Digital Wireless Home Appliance Flush Switch with Remote Control

Individual control each home appliances in a second!
2-Switch Set - US$19.00
4-Switch Set - US$22.00

Features:
Digital Wireless Home Appliance Flush Switch with Remote Control
Remote control and Flush Switch can be used simultaneously for ease and flexibility
Press any one of the buttons on remote controller, the corresponding light or socket is powered, Press again will cut it off.
Each channels can be used individually
Input: 220V, 50Hz
Output: < 500W per channel

Important:
Do not fix this switch in an outdoor position exposed to rain and sunshine
Please install it with power cut off
Do not touch electronic components inside the switch

Package Included:
1 piece Remote Control
1 piece White Flush Switch

2009 Officers for LiMo Foundation Confirmed

2009 LiMo Foundation officers announced

LiMo Foundation™, the global consortium of mobile leaders delivering a common handset platform based on Linux for use by the whole mobile industry, announced the selection by its Board of Directors of LiMo’s 2009 Officers.

The newly confirmed officers for 2009 include:

• Morgan Gillis, LiMo Foundation – Executive Director
• Kiyohito Nagata, NTT DOCOMO – Chairperson
• Guido Arnone, Vodafone – Vice Chairperson
• SG Hong, Samsung – Vice Chairperson
• Roy Sugimura, PMC – Treasurer
• Alastair Sheehan, LiMo Foundation – Corporate Secretary

In keeping with its principles of open and transparent governance, any interested company may join the organization and run for seats on LiMo Foundation’s Board of Directors. Once elected, one of the initial duties of Board members is to elect the LiMo Foundation Officers.

During their one-year term, LiMo Foundation Officers assume critical leadership roles and responsibilities as the organization and its innovative open source technologies continue to expand and mature.

“LiMo was founded on the principles of openness and transparency, and successful election and confirmation of our 2009 officers is an endorsement of our unique governance model,” said Morgan Gillis, executive director, LiMo Foundation. “Under the guidance of our new officers, in conjunction with the Board of Directors and the membership at large, the LiMo Foundation is set to continue its pioneering role in bringing openness to the mobile ecosystem and unlocking innovation at every point along the mobile value chain.”

Timesys Announces LinuxLink Update Service & Git Tree

Subscribers save precious time tracking relevant open source community updates

Pittsburgh, PA – Timesys Corporation (http://www.timesys.com), a premier provider of embedded Linux software solutions, announced the activation of an open source Linux update service for LinuxLink subscribers. The LinuxLink Update Service alerts users about new and updated Linux components that are relevant to their development and provides easy access and integration to selected updates via the Timesys Factory and Timesys Git tree.

The Update Service enables developers to take advantage of patches in a controlled and orderly manner, reducing the risk associated with using unknown code and the time it takes to research community activity themselves. Update alerts are specific to a subscriber’s ongoing development as they use the Timesys Factory Build System to customize their Linux platform. Git is a distributed Source Code Management and Version Control system as developed by the open source community and hosted on kernel.org.

“LinuxLink’s Update Service saves precious time and reduces the associated risks of keeping pace with a continuous stream of open source community updates.” said Gregory Quiggle, Vice President of Marketing for Timesys. “The Timesys engineering team lives on the many mailing lists and websites of the embedded Linux community, allowing subscribers to focus on building their application rather than searching for Linux updates. Relevant updates are integrated, tested and made available on a regular basis via the Timesys Factory and Timesys Git.”

Interested developers can see the new LinuxLink Update Service in action by attending the upcoming “Building an Internet Radio on the Freescale i.MX31PDK” webinar series. Over the course of four bi-monthly sessions, attendees will be exposed to the common embedded Linux development tasks associated with building a Linux-based product, such as setting up a development environment, configuring and booting an initial Linux image from flash, customizing the kernel and root filesystem to support graphics, common codecs and streaming audio playback, and tracking/applying relevant community updates.

The “Building an Internet Radio on the Freescale i.MX31PDK” webinar series is free to attend. The first session is scheduled for March 2, 2009 @ 11:30am EST. Individuals can learn more about the series and register at https://linuxlink.timesys.com/3/Webinars/imx31pdk_internet_radio.

For more information about the LinuxLink Update Service, please visit https://linuxlink.timesys.com/3/Updates or email sales@timesys.com.

About Timesys

Timesys is the provider of LinuxLink, a Web-based software subscription for embedded Linux developers. By means of Timesys’ award-winning Factory build system, LinuxLink enables development teams to consistently build and maintain a custom, open source embedded Linux platform through a powerful suite of regularly updated Linux sources, scriptable GNU-based build environment, properly configured development tools, and documentation/support. LinuxLink reduces the time, resources, risk and cost associated with building a product based on open source Linux. For more information, visit http://www.timesys.com.

Timesys Announces Free Embedded Linux Webinar Series

Building a Bluetooth® Enabled Home Automation Device on Atmel® Processors

Pittsburgh, PA – Timesys Corporation (http://www.timesys.com), a premier provider of embedded Linux software solutions, announced an upcoming, four-session webinar series intended to guide developers through the process of building a Bluetooth enabled home automation device using LinuxLink 3.0 and the award-winning Factory build system. Each of the bi-monthly sessions will include a mix of presentation and hands-on exercises with the Atmel AT91SAM9263-EK Evaluation Kit.

The webinar series will demonstrate networked remote sensor control by gathering data from an accelerometer via Bluetooth and subsequently changing the state of controlled devices via GPIO. The sessions will address common embedded Linux development tasks, such as assembling a development environment, configuring and booting an initial Linux image, customizing the kernel and assembling a root filesystem.

Upon completion of the four-session series, the resulting product design will include a graphical control interface displayed on the attached LCD that is controlled with a touchscreen. The finished product will be deployed in on-board flash, and the resulting Linux platform will be freely available to session attendees via Timesys’ LinuxLink Test Drive Program.

"These webinars will serve as a great means to introduce embedded developers to the power of open source Linux." said Gregory Quiggle, Vice President of Marketing for Timesys. "Each session will provide attendees with invaluable exposure to the common tasks, development tools and best practices that enable development teams to reduce the risk and resources associated with building a Linux-based embedded product on Atmel processors."

This webinar series is free to attend. The first session is scheduled for February 26, 2009 @ 11:30 a.m. EST. Individuals can learn more about the series and register at the following link: https://linuxlink.timesys.com/3/Webinars/sam9263_bluetooth_device.

About Timesys

Timesys is the provider of LinuxLink, a Web-based software subscription for embedded Linux developers. By means of Timesys’ award-winning Factory build system, LinuxLink enables development teams to consistently build and maintain a custom, open source embedded Linux platform through a powerful suite of regularly updated Linux sources, scriptable GNU-based build environment, properly configured development tools, and documentation/support. LinuxLink reduces the time, resources, risk and cost associated with building a product based on open source Linux. For more information, visit http://www.timesys.com.

First Look Reviews: Sony Ericsson Idou

Keen not to loose ground on it's multifunction rivals, Sony Ericsson used MWC2009 to launch the Idou concep with a new touch screen UI and Sybian OS, not to mention a 12.1 megapixel camera. Pointing the way to their new range of high end mobile phones this demonstrator packs a real features punch and Megawhat gets given a guided tour

Telefónica O2 extends benefits of Nokia Siemens Networks mobile technology to customers in Slovakia and the Czech Republic

Nokia Siemens Networks to expand O2’s delivery of high quality mobile services
Telefónica O2 has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to extend its mobile networks in Brno and Prague in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The deal will enable O2 to ensure enhanced capacity and high quality for advanced wireless services, including mobile broadband and data services with industry-leading speed and reliability.

Under a three-year contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will be the sole supplier of the 2G and optionally 3G networks covering Slovakia and 2G and 3G in the Czech Republic’s two major cities, Prague and Brno, allowing O2 to offer end users a new mobile broadband experience with fast data sharing and true multimedia services.

The solution from Nokia Siemens Networks is based on the market-leading Flexi Base station, which not only introduces a very flexible and modular concept to mobile access, but also allows significant savings in terms of required space and power consumption. At the same time, the Flexi implementation opens the way for a smooth migration to Long Term Evolution, or LTE, the next generation of mobile networks, as the base station is LTE-compatible.

“We are committed to offering our customers the best services and our continued cooperation with Nokia Siemens Networks will ensure a smooth expansion of our 2G and 3G mobile networks in Prague and Brno by state-of–the art technology,” said Petr Slovaček, Vice President Operations, Telefónica O2 Czech Republic.

Nokia Siemens Networks will expand O2’s 2G (GSM/EDGE) and 3G (WCDMA/HSPA) networks to give end users high-quality broadband experience with seamless transition between 2G and 3G, better coverage and higher mobile broadband speed. The contract reaffirms vendor’s role as a strategic partner for Telefónica O2 operations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

“On completing the trial of our Flexi EDGE BTS, O2 opted to go with us because they recognized that our unique design and architecture is one of the most cost efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions available in the industry today. The scope of the deal is significant as it consolidates our position as their lead supplier from now until 2011,” said Thomas Riedel of Nokia Siemens Networks, in charge of business with Telefónica O2 across Europe.

Nokia Siemens Networks also will provide network implementation and maintenance services to ensure an efficient and high quality network expansion, working on live networks without interrupting the service. In addition, integration services will bring the new elements quickly and effectively into Telefónica’s mobile core network, which Nokia Siemens Networks had supplied to Telefónica in the past.

Nokia Siemens Networks is the industry leader in WCDMA/HSPA, to date having over 140 3G radio network references, with over 110 networks in commercial use. The company is also the indisputable leader in EDGE with over 140 references and commercial deployments. At the same time, it enables its customers to minimize their environmental impact and address escalating energy costs through the industry’s most innovative, energy efficient solutions.

Nokia Siemens Networks has repeatedly proved it leadership in LTE development, with successful technology demonstrations and LTE field trials, and the unveiling in February 2008 of its LTE end-to-end solution based on the Flexi Multimode Base Station.

About Telefónica O2 Czech Republic
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic is a major integrated operator in the Czech Republic. It is now operating more than seven million lines, both fixed and mobile, making it one of the world’s leading providers of fully converged services. The organization offers the most comprehensive portfolio of voice and data services in this country. It is paying special attention to the exploitation of the growth potential, particularly in the data and Internet sector. Telefónica O2 Czech Republic operates the largest fixed and mobile network including a 3rd generation network, CDMA (for data), and UMTS, enabling voice, data and video transmission. Telefónica O2 Czech Republic is also a notable provider of ICT services.

Telefónica O2 Europe is a business division of Telefónica comprising mobile, fixed, and DSL operations in the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland.
www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

Pwn2Own 2009

TippingPoint's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) team is pleased to announce that we will once again be sponsoring this year’s Pwn2Own contest for the 3rd year running. The contest will be held during the CanSecWest Security Conference March 16-20th in Vancouver, BC.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Pwn2Own contest, check out the rules and results from last year.

This year’s contest will target two sets of technologies: web browsers and mobile devices. As usual, the ZDI will purchase all winning vulnerabilities that are submitted against these targets, hand them over to the affected vendors, and coordinate public disclosure.

Rules
The browser targets will be IE8, Firefox, and Chrome installed on a Sony Vaio running Windows 7 as well as Safari and Firefox installed on a Macbook running Mac OS X. All browsers will be fully patched and in their default configuration as of the first day of the contest. The mobile device targets will include fully patched BlackBerry, Android, iPhone, Symbian and Windows Mobile phones in their default configurations. A full list of available interfaces will be made available on the CanSecWest website under the Pwn2Own rules.

To participate in the contest, you can choose either or both technologies and must generally prove successful code execution. A contestant may only win one prize per flaw (e.g. if he is able to pwn a browser and a mobile device using the same flaw, he has to choose one to go after). Winning entries against the browsers include exploits which require no user interaction outside of a single click on a malicious link. Winning scenarios against the mobile devices include attacks that can be exploited via email, SMS text, website browsing and other general actions a normal user would take while using the device. Physical access will not be granted to the mobile devices, and proving successful exploitation of one of the mobile devices will be verified by our team of hardware hacker judges on the ground at the event.

Prizes
The Zero Day Initiative will put up $5000 per browser bug, and $10,000 per mobile bug. The first person to crack any of the mobile devices will also get to keep that device along with a one year phone contract. The first person to crack any of the browsers will get to keep the laptop it was running on. All winners will be asked to sign and agree to the general ZDI Non Disclosure Agreement, and the bugs will be turned over directly to the affected vendors.

If more than 5 people win prizes, we will offer additional “Bonus” prizes of an extra $5,000 that will be awarded this year for Most Interesting Browser flaw, Most Interesting Mobile Device Flaw, and Best in Show.

As with the last two years, we will be posting updates and the final results from the contest on our blog. Check back soon!

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New Hyundai & Kia models offer innovative Parrot hands-free telephony solution for both mass-market customers and sports drivers

Paris, - Parrot, leader in wireless mobile telephony devices, announced that it is supplying its cutting-edge hands-free technology in automotive multimedia connectivity to two new vehicles in the Hyundai and Kia ranges: the new top-of-the-line Genesis Coupe and the mass-market Kia Soul

This comes as a result of continued collaboration between Parrot and the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. Today, these new vehicles open new horizons for this collaboration as the Genesis Coupe tops the Hyundai range and the Kia Soul is a new reference in urban vehicles. Both models are aimed at the North American markets.


This user-friendly Bluetooth® hands-free solution is a premiere for Parrot OEM as it is the first to implement Parrot's User -Independent Voice Recognition solution. To place a hands-free phone call via Bluetooth, customers simply speak their contact's name, with no need to record voice tags or browse their phonebooks.

This feature is available in three languages, English, French and Spanish.

"Parrot Automotive Connectivity implies best-in-class integration and easy-to-use features. With the implementation of User-Independent Voice Recognition, Parrot enhances existing features such as Bluetooth telephony and media player functions for car entertainment in an all-in-one connectivity solution (CK5050+)" said Eric Riyahi, OEM Executive Director at Parrot.

For more information, please visit www.parrotoem.com or contact:

Berthilde GOUPY - +33 (0)1 48 03 74 07

berthilde.goupy@parrot.com

About Parrot
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free kits on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists.

Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 500 people worldwide, generates 86.6% of its sales overseas and stands as a fast-growth company (2007 revenues: 220 million euros, tripled since 2005) listed since 2006 on Euronext, Paris.

www.parrot.com

About Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group which was ranked as the world's sixth largest automaker in 2006 and includes over two dozen auto-related subsidiaries and affiliates. Employing over 75,000 people worldwide, Hyundai Motor posted sales of US$74.9 billion in 2007 on a consolidated-basis and US$32.8 billion on a non-consolidated basis (using the average currency exchange of 929 won per US dollar). Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms. Further information about Hyundai Motor Co. and its products is available at www.hyundai-motor.com.

Kia Motors Corp. (http://www.kia.com) -- a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. More than 1.4 million vehicles a year are produced in 14 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 165 countries. Kia today has over 40,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of almost US$17 billion.

Photos and specifications of Bluetooth stereo headphones MOTOROKR S7-HD

In the near future (hope so), the company Motorola will introduce its next model of wireless stereo Bluetooth headphones MOTOROKR S7-HD. This model has a low weight and thickness, and the intent of the manufacturer must ensure comfortable carrying. MOTOROKR S7-HD equipped with a pair of 30 mm speakers with support for SRS WOW HD technology and built-in microphone. To control the music, in addition to buttons, the novelty has most authentic Jog Dial (gray border around the grid speakers) through which the search for the songs and adjust the volume:

Main technical characteristics MOTOROKR S7-HD:
• The duration of the work of talk / music playback: up to 8 hours
• Duration of work in standby mode: up to 12 days
• Weight: 46 gr.

HTC Touch Pro2 demo at Mobile World Congress

A first look at the Touch Pro2 by HTC, featuring a large WVGA touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard.

Verizon LG Versa unboxing and walkthrough

Blackberry Bullet Takes a Shot at Apple's iPhone

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Samsung Adopts VIA Nano Processor for the Samsung NC20 12.1-inch Mini-Notebook

VIA Nano processor platform enables the Samsung NC20 to deliver superior performance and battery life in a sleek 12.1" mini-notebook form factor

TAIPEI, Taiwan, -- VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced that Samsung has adopted the VIA Nano processor in the new Samsung NC20 mini- notebook.

Combining the power efficient 1.3+GHz VIA Nano(TM) processor with the highly-integrated VIA VX800 system media processor, the Samsung NC20 also features a stunning 1280x800 12.1" display, ensuring an outstanding video experience and enabling a full-size 12" notebook keyboard with optimized 18.5mm key spacing and larger touchpad in a highly portable device that weighs just 1.52kg.

Mobility is enhanced by 802.11b/g and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a six-cell battery that provides up to 6.5 hours of use independent of any power supply, while storage options include either a solid state disk or a SATA hard disk drive. Other features include an integrated 1.3 mega-pixel digital motion camera, 3-in-1 memory card reader and three built-in USB ports.

"We are delighted that Samsung has adopted the VIA Nano processor for the Samsung NC20," said Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. "This is a truly ground-breaking product that sets the new industry standard for consumer mini-notes and clearly demonstrates the advanced performance of our VIA Nano processor platform."

Samsung NC20 Mini-Notebook Specifications
Screen: 12.1" LED WXGA (1280x800)
CPU: VIA Nano(TM) ULV Processor U2250 (1.3+GHz)
Chipset: VIA VX800 System Media Processor
Graphics: Integrated VIA Chrome9(TM) (DirectX 9.0 3D graphics,
hardware video acceleration)
Memory: 1GB DDR2 SODIMM
Storage: 160GB SATA 2.5" HDD
Connectivity: 10/100Mbps LAN, 802.11 b/g wireless, Bluetooth
Battery: 6 cells Li-ion (6.5 hours)
Dimensions: 292.4mm x 217mm x 30.7mm, 1.52kg

For more information on the VIA Nano processor, please visit the VIA website at: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/processors/nano/

Please download visual materials at the press release webpage: http://tinyurl.com/cbbwvr

About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc. is the foremost fabless supplier of power efficient x86 processor platforms, innovating at the silicon, board and system level to drive innovation in computing and communication. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network spans the US, Europe and Asia. http://www.via.com.tw

Nokia deal to boost Qualcomm in mobile handset baseband chips, says iSuppli

Due to its recent agreement with Nokia, Qualcomm is likely to solidify its lead in the global market for mobile-handset baseband semiconductors, according to iSuppli.

Qualcomm in the fourth quarter accounted for 40.6% of worldwide revenues from shipments of mobile handset baseband semiconductors, up from 36.3% in the third quarter. Qualcomm expanded its lead over the number-two supplier, Texas Instruments (TI), to 20.9 percentage points, up from 14.1 points in the third quarter.

Nokia and Qualcomm this month announced they will collaborate on the development of advanced UMTS mobile devices, initially for the North American market. For this effort, the companies will utilize Qualcomm's 3G mobile station modem (MSM) MSM7 series and MSM8 series chipsets that provide processing and mobile broadband capabilities.

"Until now, Nokia and Qualcomm have had frosty relations as they battled over IP rights and royalty payments related to 3G technology," said Francis Sideco, senior analyst of wireless communications for iSuppli. "Furthermore, Nokia has used custom 3G silicon from ASIC powerhouses, STMicroelectronics and TI. However, with 3G technology maturing, there is less differentiation to be had from custom ASIC solutions, making Qualcomm's standard silicon more attractive as it allows Nokia to focus on enhancing handset designs and service offerings to improve the consumer experience. This can only be considered a positive development for Qualcomm's position in mobile handset baseband semiconductors and another challenge to overcome for its competitors."

Nokia now can adopt a complete Qualcomm solution for its 3G phones, including the modem, baseband and RF segments, simplifying the design of such products, Sideco added. Furthermore, it will allow Nokia to concentrate more on consumer-oriented innovations like the user interface, services, applications and the industrial form factor.

Furthermore, by adopting Qualcomm's standard silicon, Nokia will be freed up to focus on design and IP related to ASICs compatible with next-generation 4G standards.

Supplier diversification

With the Qualcomm announcement this month, Nokia has taken another step in its effort to diversify its supply base. From once mainly using TI baseband silicon, Nokia over the years has added new suppliers, most notably STMicroelectronics, which recently formed a joint-venture with Ericsson dubbed ST-Ericsson. Nokia's increased business helped STMicroelectronics to increase its share of global broadband semiconductor revenues to 13.3% in 2008, up from 7% in 2007.

The company also has made increasing use of Broadcom silicon.

"Whether Qualcomm enjoys a major market share bump like STMicroelectronics due to this Nokia deal remains to be seen, but the company is likely to realize gains from finally being able to partner with the world's largest mobile handset brand," Sideco said.

AT&T Connects College Basketball Fans with Their Teams via March Madness, Texting and Free Tickets

AT&T's New Texting Sweepstakes Gives Fans a Chance to Win Free Tickets to the Final Four and Stay Updated on Their Teams

As college basketball fans get ready to jump through hoops for March Madness, AT&T* and NCAA® Men's Basketball are taking action to connect fans with their favorite teams — and give these fans a chance to win free tickets to the championship game. AT&T today announced "AT&T Action on Your Phone" NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four® Sweepstakes, a new text messaging promotion that runs now through March 13.

Fans with mobile service from AT&T can send their team's designated keyword to 72645 to join their school's mobile alert list and enter for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four. One winner will receive round-trip airfare, a four-night stay at hotel and two tickets to the games in Detroit. In addition to their chance to win, fans who participate will receive weekly mobile alerts about their teams.

Participating schools:
University of California Penn State University
University of Connecticut Rutgers University
Georgia Tech University of Southern California
University of Kansas Stanford University
University of Louisville University of Texas
University of Miami Texas Tech University
University of Michigan University of Washington
Ohio State University University of Wisconsin
University of Oklahoma West Virginia University
University of Oregon

"We're glad to give college basketball fans a fun, easy way to connect with their favorite teams — and with a chance to see the big game," said Tim McGhee, executive director, AT&T Corporate Sponsorships. "This promotion is an important part of AT&T's mission to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else."

Participating Schools and Keywords:
Cal OSKI Rutgers RU4
GTech Jackets Stanford Stanford
Kansas Kansas Texas TX4
Louisville Ville Texas Tech TTU4
Miami Miami UConn UConn4
Michigan Michigan USC USCHoops
Ohio State Bucks Washington UW4
Oklahoma OU4 Wisconsin Badgers
Oregon Duck4 WVU DANCE
Penn State PSU4

No purchase necessary. Standard messaging rates apply. For details and the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, including alternate method of entry, visit www.att.net/hoopsrules.

* AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services, the nation's fastest 3G network and the best wireless coverage worldwide, and the nation's leading high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of their three-screen integration strategy, AT&T operating companies are expanding their TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's lists of the World's Most Admired Companies and America's Most Admired Companies. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.

Alcatel-Lucent to bridge Taiwan CPE makers into WiMAX network in Cambodia

Alcatel-Lucent will enlist WiMAX CPE products as well as netbooks and EDGE/WiMAX dual-mode handsets made by Taiwan makers into the supply chain of the planned WiMAX network which it will install for Cambodian telecom operator Chuan Wei, according to sources at Alcatel-Lucent Taiwan.

Alcatel-Lucent's current WiMAX CPE partners in Taiwan, including Zyxel Communications, Accton Wireless Broadband (AWB), and Quanta Microsystems, will be included in the supply chain, the sources indicated.

In addition, WiMAX-enabled netbooks designed and developed by VIA Technologies and its production partners as well as netbooks and EDGE/WiMAX dual-mode handsets from Elitegroup Computer System (ECS) will be also enlisted, the sources noted.

WiMAX CPE products from Zyxel, AWB and Quanta Microsystems have already secured the SIACS (seal of interoperability acceptance for commercial services) certification from Alcatel-Lucent, with three additional Taiwan companies expected to receive the certification by the end of March this year, said the sources.

HTC invests additional US$8 million in Shanghai plant

High Tech Computer (HTC) will commit an additional investment of US$8 million into its subsidiary in Shanghai, China for equipment installation, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Previous investments in the plant totaled US$48 million, HTC noted.

Global Mobile hedging its bets; to pick WiMAX equipment supplier with LTE expertise

Taiwan WiMAX licensee Global Mobile is likely to select Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) or Huawei Technologies as the equipment supplier for its WiMAX network by the end of February, according to company sources.

The main reason Global Mobile is choosing to go with one of the two is that both are engaging in the development of 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology, in addition to WiMAX, according to sources at Taiwan telecom service providers.

Selecting an equipment supplier that is able to offer network systems and products compatible both WiMAX and LTE standards would allow Global Mobile to easily migrate from one system to the other if there is a large shift in 4G technology or market demand, said sources at the company.

Although both WiMAX and LTE standards are evolved from OFDMA (orthogonal frequency division multiple access) technology, development and standards setting for LTE still lags 3-5 years behind that of WiMAX, noted market sources.

Even so, development of LTE has been gaining momentum recently, and most major telecom equipment suppliers now regard LTE-enabled equipment and products is an indispensable part of their product mix, contended the sources.

Nokia seeks Taiwan partners for netbook production

Nokia is currently in talks with Taiwan notebook makers and EMS companies for cooperation on its plans to possibly enter the netbook market, according to sources at Taiwan notebook makers. The sources have pinpointed Compal Electronics and Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) as the top-two potential partners.

Contrary to Nokia's strategy of outsourcing mostly OEM orders for its handset business, the company is considering a joint design manufacture (JDM) strategy for its netbook products, the sources noted.

Nokia currently has not yet decided whether to adopt Intel's Atom and Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform for its netbook, but since both Compal and Foxconn are capable of manufacturing netbooks based on either platform, the choice of platform should not influence the company's choice of partner.

Compal and Foxconn both declined to comment.

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Ericsson and BSNL in India's biggest roll-out of 3G to boost mobile broadband

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) is using its WCDMA/HSPA technology to help BSNL, India's second largest telecom operator, achieve India's biggest simultaneous launch of 3G services to date, across 11 leading cities. The commercial launch of much awaited 3G services in India will allow consumers to experience enriched communications including rich voice, video and data services.

The successful launch of 3G services in India's across multiple cities in Northern and Eastern parts of India brings 3G access to more than 15 million people and will help in driving quicker uptake of 3G services to a wide customer base.

As part of its roll-out strategy, BSNL plans to launch 3G services using WCDMA/HSPA technology across more than 700 cities in the first phase. Ericsson is BSNL's strategic partner for 3G roll-out in over 400 of these cities.

Speaking on the launch occasion, Kuldeep Goyal, Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL, says: "Today is a significant day for BSNL. The commercial launch of 3G services represents a major milestone in our journey of realizing 3G services for the country and our customers. Ericsson's leading position and professional services capabilities have allowed us to make available a range of premium services, including rich voice, data and video services in record time.

"The widespread roll-out of 3G network will also help in propelling telecom and broadband growth in India and will help us meet India's target of 20 million broadband subscribers by 2010."

Gowton Achaibar, President, Ericsson India and Sri Lanka, says: "Ericsson is proud to partner with BSNL in the roll-out of 3G services in India. This not only helps us in bridging the urban-rural digital divide, but is also a step forward in actualizing our vision of driving communications for all. Innovative services such as mobile health, m-learning and m-governance that are eventually offered to masses, using HSPA technology, shall ultimately drive socio-economic development in the country."

Today's launch will bring high quality voice services along with high speed data and video services with speeds of up to 2 Mbps. While certain applications such as video telephony, mobile broadband, mobile TV and video on demand are being offered with immediate effect, others such as music downloads, video tones, instant messaging, on line gaming, bill payment, and so on will be offered by BSNL in the future.

The mammoth roll-out will also strengthen BSNL's position as a leading player with a broad offering including Wireline, GSM Mobile, CDMA mobile, Internet, Broadband, Carrier service, MPLS-VPN, VSAT, VoIP services, IN Services to Indian consumers.

This roll-out is part of the contract announced by the companies September 7, 2007.

Notes to editors:

Ericsson to upgrade and expand BSNL's mobile network in India - Sept 7, 2007
www.ericsson.com/press/releases/20070907-1152112.shtml

Press backgrounder - HSPA and LTE
www.ericsson.com/press/facts_figures/doc/hspa_lte.pdf

About mobile broadband
www.ericsson.com/campaign/mobile_broadband/index.html

Ericsson's standard multimedia content is available at the broadcast room:
www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room

Ericsson's 3G reference list:
www.ericsson.com/press/facts_figures/3g_reference.shtml

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages networks that serve more than 250 million subscribers. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of 'communication for all' through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27 billion (SEK 209 billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm and NASDAQ

For more information, visit www.ericsson.com or www.ericsson.mobi

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic hits shelves in the United States

Ever-popular device now available optimized for North American market

White Plains, NY, USA - Nokia announced today that the highly anticipated Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is now available in the United States. The latest in Nokia's XpressMusic range, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers an affordable music device with a touch screen interface to the mass market.

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers all the music essentials including a graphic equalizer, 8GB memory for up to 6000 tracks and support for all main digital music formats, and a 3.5mm jack. Built-in surround sound stereo speakers offer a powerful sound.

"When it comes to music phones, people all over the world want a device that is a great music experience and still works really well as a mobile phone, without sacrificing features," said Ian Laing, Vice President, North America Sales, Nokia. "The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers on this and has clearly proven to be a device that consumers are clamoring for - selling more than one million worldwide since its introduction a few months ago."

Making the most of touch screen technology, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers easy and fast access to all music, video and photos through a one-touch 'Media Bar' drop down menu. The Media Bar also offers a direct link to the Web and to online sharing. Because the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic supports Flash content, individuals can surf even more of the web.

The innovative 'Contacts Bar' lets people highlight four favorite contacts on their home-screen and, through a single touch, track a digital history of recent text messages, emails, phone logs, photos and blog updates.

Among the highest screen resolution available on a mobile phone, the 3.2" widescreen display brings photos, video clips and web content to life in vibrant color and true clarity. With a 16 by 9 aspect ratio and 30 frames-per-second playback and recording, the device is ideal for VGA quality video recording and playback. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens. With a single touch, images or videos can be shared via a favorite online community, such as Ovi Share, Flickr, or Facebook.

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers a variety of input methods including a virtual alphanumeric keypad, a virtual computer-style QWERTY keyboard, a pen stylus -- and for true music enthusiasts, you can even use a guitar pick.

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will be available for approximately 399 USD before taxes and subsidies in the U.S. through Nokia Flagship stores in New York and Chicago, nokiausa.com and independent retailers and e-tailers. For a limited time, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will also come with a 50 USD voucher for Amazon Video on Demand which allows you to download thousands of movies or TV titles as well as one month of free turn-by-turn voice guided navigation through Ovi Maps.

* Capacity based on 3 minutes, 45 seconds per song with 48 Kbps eAAC+ (M4A) encoding on the Nokia Music Manager.

Photos of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic are available at www.nokia.com/press

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

Nokia Comes With Music: now live in Singapore

Get as much music as you want with this revolutionary digital music offering

Singapore - Nokia today announced that its Comes With Music service is now live in Singapore, making it the first market in Asia where it will be available, after the service was launched in the United Kingdom last October.

Local music lovers will now be able to enjoy unlimited downloads* of million of free tracks from Nokia's online music store for the cost of a Comes With Music enabled device over a year. The most revolutionary part of this offer is that people get to keep all their downloaded songs, even after the service period is over, and enjoy a truly dynamic and seamless music experience on both their PC and mobile devices, as they can download music from their PC or directly to their devices.

People can choose from estimated four million tracks on the local Nokia Music Store catalogue, comprising a diverse range of major and independent labels carrying both international and local content across genres from jazz to blues, to hip hop, soul, funk, pop, indie, grunge and even kids and soundtracks from movies.

Comes with Music is widely supported by international labels such as, EMI Music, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music, as well as Asian independent labels such as Ocean Butterflies and Rock Records.

Asian music from artists such as Sing Shi, Huang Jing Lun, Liang Wen Ying, Rainie Yang, Da Mouth, Khalil Fong are available with Comes with Music, among others.

In Singapore, consumers will be the first in the world to get their hands on the Nokia 5800 Comes With
Music available in red and blue which will be available from tomorrow, Saturday, Feb 28 at the recommended retail price of S$798**. The silver-black version will be sold from mid-March onwards.

Comes with Music editions of the Nokia N96 in black (RRP SGD 1238**), Nokia N85 in cherry black (RRP
SGD 938**), and Nokia N79 in petrol black (RRP SGD 858**) multimedia computers, as well as the Nokia 5320 XpressMusic in grey (RRP SGD 618**) and Nokia 5220 XpressMusic in titanium (RRP SGD 558**) will also be sold at all Nokia Branded Retail stores*** from tomorrow.

"We are very excited to bring this music offer to Singaporeans on so many device models to suit different consumer segments across various price points. Particularly in these trying economic times, Comes with Music delivers exceptional value to music lovers who can stay connected to the music they like, yet no longer worry about the cost of purchasing music by single tracks or album. The freedom and simplicity of the service is unparalleled. What's more, the music is legal and is yours to keep." said Vlasta Berka, General Manager, Nokia Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei.

Nokia Music presents: Earn Your Stripes Party
Nokia held a consumer party this evening to celebrate the launch of Comes With Music & its much anticipated Nokia 5800 XpressMusic device to consumers at Zouk. Nokia Music Presents: Earn Your Stripes party, was a playlist-themed launch party held at the Nokia Music Lounge from 9pm to the wee hours of Feb 28 morning at Zouk with hundreds of young clubbers and partygoers dressed in stripes.

Also celebrating with Nokia by partying into the night were the All-American Rejects, a popular rock band from the United States, who flew into Singapore specially for the launch, and Deadmau5, a renowned hitmaker in the music world.

Nokia has also announced an online exclusive release of All American Rejects' 'When The World Comes Down' album on the Nokia Music Store in Singapore.

Some 58 lucky members of the public at the launch party were also given the chance to buy the newly-launched Nokia 5800 Comes With Music at 58 cents. Others won special vouchers which entitled them to discounts of SGD 258 off the recommended retail prices of the Comes with Music range of devices at Nokia's
Suntec City concept store, and still others will receive a complimentary Nokia Bluetooth headset with the purchase of any Comes with Music device for a limited time also from tomorrow at Nokia's Suntec store.

Fans of All American Rejects can catch them at the Nokia Comes With Music roadshow at the Heeren from 3-
4pm tomorrow, February 28, The Nokia Comes With Music roadshow at the Heeren will be open on Saturday (Feb 28) & Sunday (Mar 1) from 11am-9pm.

*operator data charges apply.
**before taxes & subsidies
***Nokia Branded stores are located at Suntec City, Wisma Atria, Causeway Point, Century Square, Parkway Parade,
Tiong Bahru Plaza, Vivo City, Bishan Junction 8, Funan, Lot 1, Great World City, Hougang Mall, Ang Mo Kio Hub and Jurong Point.

Find out more on www.nokia.com.sg/comeswithmusic.

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

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ASUStek preparing ultrathin netbuk Eee PC Shell

According to DigiTimes, the company ASUStek Computer plans to release its second ultra netbuk c 10,1-inch display in April. The model now known as the Eee PC Shell. It must have more advanced features than the Eee PC S101, to be more easy to carry and provide longer autonomous work of a battery.

Approximate price of ASUS Eee PC Shell called in the 17 - 20 thousand new Taiwan dollars, ie 486 - 571 U.S. dollars. Recall that netbuk stylish Eee PC S101 was introduced last autumn. Apparently, Eee PC Shell will be his worthy successor. However, the exact characteristics of the future new items are not yet known.

Samsung presents a new slider GT-S3500

The company Samsung Electronics announced the release slider Samsung GT-S3500, the front panel which is made of stainless steel. The model has a small thickness - 13.9 mm.

As the manufacturer, the phone supports the playback of the player most advanced audio formats, also includes FM-radio with RDS function and the possibility of recording, 2-MP camera allows you to shoot photos or video display diagonal of 2.2-inch display supports up to 262K colors.


Samsung S3500 supports Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, including work with wireless Stereo A2DP. To connect to a PC using a standard protocol USB 2.0.

The phone company provides the functions of Samsung, such as Mobile Tracker, SOS Message and Fake Call. The first allows you to locate a lost or stolen device at the time of installation in a different SIM-cards, the second - to send pre-recorded message to the selected number by pressing a certain key combination and the third - to simulate an incoming call, thus avoiding the unpleasant conversation or situation. The estimated retail price of Samsung S3500 is about 7500 rubles.

Nokia N96 clone

N96 listing exciting news for us, but let us put off the price. TVN96 today have the same perfect appearance, and first-class feel. Dual card dual Bluetooth dual question of the business functions with the analog TV function, in an era of business and leisure are essential to the best partners. With analog TV of course, FM, born with one right. Let us fashion the appearance of realizing that "science and technology people-oriented" real charm. . . .











Time to market 2009.02.26 standard configuration 2 electric (950mAh) / charger / data cable / headset / 128MB TF card
Mainstream dual-card dual-function question, analog TV, FM Radio FM Product appearance slide
Size 102 * 54 * 19.5MM Weight 135G
Packaging weight 0.65 Optional Color Cool black
Applicable standard GSM network frequency 900/1800/MHz
150-220 minutes talk time 120-200 hours standby time
保换warranty one-year warranty / seven days保换optional language Simplified Chinese, English
Screen material / type of color screen color screen color number 260000
Resolution of 240 × 320px screen size 2.8 inches
300 airframe Group Address Book card telephone this, a ringing tone, group ring, and make available for download MP3 ring tones, calls Daitoutie, video calls SMS / MMS 50 message storage capacity, support MMS
Switch machine since switching machine definition screen can be set up 3 groups alarm clock alarm clock自动开关机and set MP3 ring tones, can set from Monday to Sunday alarm clock
Game 2 of the ordinary built-Game mp3 music player and background player, support equalizer, Bluetooth can be used to listen to music
Video playback 3GP, MP4, 3GP/MP4 full-screen playback, support fast forward / pause e-books txt, Supporting many e-book download
Supporting外放Radio Radio without headphones into your camera pixel high-definition camera
Description Supported camera MP4 audio clip filming, recording time from the memory card capacity decision Ringtone format mp3, midi
Dual-speaker speaker 761K/128MB TF memory card support 2G TF card extended
Supporting the expansion of the Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo) data transfer U disk / data line straight read, Bluetooth File Transfer, Bluetooth voice, Bluetooth stereo
Picture format jpg, gif Other features MP3 function, MP4 functions, hands-free calls, Short Message, recording function, WAP function, radio features, Bluetooth, GPRS download, MMS MMS, memory expansion, e-books, dual-card double question Dual Bluetooth, calendar, alarm clock, exchange rate, world time, memos and analog TV
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Nokia N85 clone

NOKIA launched by one listed on the N85 caused no small sensation, and its two-way slider design are popular, so much to follow the trend of the market emerged in the two-way slider phone, but their high prices so that many of my friends discouraged . But no matter, today we billion for the domain brought about by a U.S. NOKLAN85-1, brown body, a low-key but the modern, two-way slider design is classic, there are special set of music keys let us immersed in the music world , while studying the built-in dictionary is not strong enough to not only include a variety of vocabulary dictionary, and Oral English Teaching and the Teaching of Writing grammar! What we are actually surprised that it also supports simultaneous voice reading! This is the real fun, but also, such as what? !











Time to market 2009-02-23 electricity standard configuration of two (1800mAh) First charge / headset / data cable
Mainstream feature dual card dual slider form factor to be
The application of personalized mobile population size 102 × 50 × 17.5mm
Weight 115G packaging weight 0.65
Optional color brown applicable frequency 900/1800MHz
Network standard GSM talk time 180-260 minutes
160-240 hours standby time optional language Simplified Chinese, English
Screen material / type of color screen color screen color number 260000
Resolution of 240 × 320px screen size 2.6 inches
Address Book 500 airframe Group telephone calls Supporting group, caller ringtones, caller picture, caller video message / MMS message 50 to support MMS
Switch machine support machine timer switch 5 Group alarm clock can be set Snooze time
Built-in Game 4, Game ordinary MP3 music player, support background player
Video playback 3GP, MP4 support TXT format e-book download, read
Pixel high-definition video cameras to take photographs to support audio description of camera, time according to memory size
Ringtone format mp3, mp4 speaker dual loudspeakers
Memory expansion 761K/1G Supported Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Supporting data transfer USB direct read, Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo) image format jpg, gif
Other features MP3 function, MP4 functions, hands-free calls, Short Message, recording function, WAP function, Bluetooth function, GPRS download, MMS MMS, e-books, dual-card dual-pending dual-Bluetooth, IP call, calendar, alarm clock, calculating , and exchange rate, unit, stopwatch, world time, the memorandum replica model NOKIA N85

Paul Frank mobile phone

Super cute monkey mouth come! This clever monkey named the original Paul Frank, but do as the Romans do in our country changed his name to Big Mouth on Ape! Everyone will be talking about large mouth monkey thought distinctive color and lively design and its small smart! Of course, in early 2008 is also a large mouth monkey by Dongfeng entertainment events throughout the country has been a popular, a lot of friends also recognized the large mouth monkey, this time, we gave everyone a large mouth endorsement of the mobile phone monkey! The entire cell phone is a cute monkey mouth, lively sweet-yue, however on ~ ~ ~ There are the portrait of LV to join! As ornaments hanging on his chest, MP3? Necklace? Cell phone? Do you think ~ ~ ~








Time to market 2008-12-19 electricity standard configuration of two (1900mAh) First charge / headphone / data line / 128MB TF card
FM Radio FM mainstream feature shape Products Other
Size 75 × 70 × 22mm Weight 115G
Packaging weight 0.65 Color Selective Color
Applicable standard GSM Network Frequency 900/1800MHz
180-260 minutes talk time 160-260 hours standby time
Optional language Simplified Chinese, English screen material / type of color screen
Chromatic number screen 260,000 color 1.5-inch screen size
300 airframe Address Book card telephone this group to support the caller group, caller ringtones, caller picture, caller video message / MMS message 50 to support MMS
Supported switch machine timer switch machine, can be customized switch machine animation 5 Group alarm clock, alarm clock, customizable alarm Sunday to Monday, to set the Snooze time, the available FM, download MP3 for alarm
Music players support MP3 background broadcast Video player 3GP, MP4
FM stereo FM radio, headset外放required pixel high-definition video camera
Supported audio camera Description camera, time according to memory size of the ringtone format mp3, mp4, can download MP3 for ring tones
Dual-speaker speaker 505K/128MB memory maximum support 4G TF card expansion
Supporting the expansion of the Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo) data transfer Direct Connect data cable, card reader, Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Picture format jpg, gif Other features MP3 function, MP4 functions, hands-free calls, Short Message, recording function, WAP function, radio features, Bluetooth, GPRS download, MMS MMS, memory expansion, attribution to inquiries, IP call, calendar, alarm clock, calculator, exchange rate, unit, stopwatch, world time, memos and health management

Army mobile phone with built in digital compass

COOLFA01 are designed for a People's Liberation Army and armed police officers and customized cell phone, while at the same time an anti-cell phone three, even in the water, desert, mountains or the jungle darkness still powerful performance. COOLFA01 tough guy has a style, whether it is the texture or the side of the keyboard design exudes a strong sense of the military. And it also comes with a lighting and laser equipment, or lost in the dark when turned off as long as open the lights and laser beams can be used as a location for help, or point of reference. Upper back has a smaller screen, but also can be displayed separately to achieve military-grade compass, temperature, pressure and a high! Now can also receive an exclusive purchase utility knife! ! Favorite outdoor sport you can be tens of millions can not afford to miss! !


















Time to market 2009.02.26 standard configuration 2 electric (2800mAh) / charger / data cable / headset / 256MB TF card
Products applicable to the crowd straight appearance personalized mobile
Size 113 * 57 * 22.5MM Weight 125G
Packaging weight 0.65 Optional color army green
Applicable standard GSM network frequency 900/1800/MHz
240-380 minutes talk time 220-360 hours standby time
保换warranty one-year warranty / seven days保换optional language Simplified Chinese, English
Screen material / type of color screen color screen color number 260000
Resolution of 240 × 320px screen size 2.0 inches
300 airframe Address Book card telephone this group to support group calls SMS / MMS 100 SMS storage capacity to support MMS
Switch machine can be set up 3 groups alarm clock alarm clock自动开关机
Game 3 of the ordinary built-Game mp3 music player and background player, support equalizer, Bluetooth can be used to listen to music
Video playback 3GP, MP4, 3GP/MP4 full-screen playback, support fast forward / pause ringtones format mp3, midi
Loudspeakers feature dual-speaker calls CND attribution to
256MB TF memory card support 2G TF card extended data transfer U disk / data Direct Reading Line
Picture format jpg, gif Other features MP3 capabilities, hands-free calls, Short Message, recording function, WAP function, GPRS download, MMS MMS, memory expansion, calls firewall, English-Chinese dictionary, calls show, calendar, alarm clock, calculator , World time, Memorandum
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