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3/30/11
CTIA AND WIRELESS INDUSTRY LEADERS RECOGNIZE HTC DEVICES WITH PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARDS
HTC EVO 3D, HTC ThunderBolt and HTC EVO View 4G
collectively take home 4 awards for HTC
Orlando, Fla./ Taipei, Taiwan – On the heels of winning the Best Device Manufacturer award at the GSM Association’s 15th Global Mobile Awards, HTC Corporation was recognized again by the industry for its product innovation and distinctive design philosophy at the recent International CTIA WIRELESS 2011®.
Winning four awards total, HTC was recognized by CTIA’s Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards for the HTC ThunderBolt, the world’s first LTE smartphone on Verizon, in the phones/smartphone category. Additionally, HTC’s newly unveiled HTC EVO 3D was awarded the “Best in Show” award and “Best Smartphone” award by Laptop Magazine. The HTC EVO View 4G, also unveiled for the first time at CTIA, won the “Best of CTIA” award by Notebooks.com.
“We are honored to receive these prestigious awards. They are a testament to the hard work and commitment to our excellence from the HTC team and our partners," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC. “Product design and innovation are at the heart of everything we do at HTC. We are constantly listening to our customers and observing their behavior to inspire the designs that will make their lives better and easier.”
“CTIA congratulates this year’s E-Tech Awards winners,” said Robert Mesirow, CTIA vice president and show director. “The mobile industry is undergoing rapid innovation and the E-Tech Awards honor the latest products and services for a truly mobile life.”
CTIA’s E-Tech Awards recognized leaders in mobile applications, mobile consumer electronics, enterprise and vertical markets and network infrastructure. In addition to the 14 awards categories, industry peers voted for their favorite entries online and onsite via text during the show.
About CTIA
CTIA–The Wireless Association® is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and produces the industry's leading tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C. Visit www.ctia.org.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
collectively take home 4 awards for HTC
Orlando, Fla./ Taipei, Taiwan – On the heels of winning the Best Device Manufacturer award at the GSM Association’s 15th Global Mobile Awards, HTC Corporation was recognized again by the industry for its product innovation and distinctive design philosophy at the recent International CTIA WIRELESS 2011®.
Winning four awards total, HTC was recognized by CTIA’s Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards for the HTC ThunderBolt, the world’s first LTE smartphone on Verizon, in the phones/smartphone category. Additionally, HTC’s newly unveiled HTC EVO 3D was awarded the “Best in Show” award and “Best Smartphone” award by Laptop Magazine. The HTC EVO View 4G, also unveiled for the first time at CTIA, won the “Best of CTIA” award by Notebooks.com.
“We are honored to receive these prestigious awards. They are a testament to the hard work and commitment to our excellence from the HTC team and our partners," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC. “Product design and innovation are at the heart of everything we do at HTC. We are constantly listening to our customers and observing their behavior to inspire the designs that will make their lives better and easier.”
“CTIA congratulates this year’s E-Tech Awards winners,” said Robert Mesirow, CTIA vice president and show director. “The mobile industry is undergoing rapid innovation and the E-Tech Awards honor the latest products and services for a truly mobile life.”
CTIA’s E-Tech Awards recognized leaders in mobile applications, mobile consumer electronics, enterprise and vertical markets and network infrastructure. In addition to the 14 awards categories, industry peers voted for their favorite entries online and onsite via text during the show.
About CTIA
CTIA–The Wireless Association® is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and produces the industry's leading tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C. Visit www.ctia.org.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
Technology leadership inspires employees of all ages
Kjell Hansson is unique within telecoms. His impressive 49 years in the industry have been spent with, or affiliated to, Ericsson. As the company’s longest-serving employee, he has witnessed many changes, including the birth of mobility and its evolution through the data revolution towards the Networked Society. He says Ericsson offers him as many opportunities now as it did when his career kicked off almost half a century ago.
At the other end of the scale, Alexander Danilin, 24, is just nine months into what he predicts will be a fruitful career with the company. He says Ericsson is an attractive company for young innovative professionals who are enthusiastic about transforming society through communications.
Danilin predicts that Ericsson’s increasing reputation as an information and communication technologies (ICT) player, vertical-industry partner, and innovator in a multimedia world will see it become an even bigger magnet for the best young talent.
His experience is shared by young people around the world as Ericsson continues to attract highly talented individuals in the 175 countries where we operate.
Hansson joined Ericsson via a vocational school run by telecoms and computer components manufacturer Standard Radio & Telefon. He was 15 years old and the year was 1962 – the same year that the Beatles first single was released in the UK; the Cuban Missile Crisis took place and the first James Bond movie was released.
His subsequent career development from laboratory assistant to telecoms engineer saw him working on products for the civil aviation and computing sectors.
As a member of the GSM project team in the late 1980s, he helped to develop products that were to become part of the birth of modern mobility – including the RBS 200, the first radio base station cabinet.
"Some people asked why we were spending money on GSM," Hansson says. "But that’s usually the case with new technology. You don’t realize the advantages until the technology is being used."
It could be argued that the same thinking is just as relevant today. Almost 25 years later, Hansson is still helping to break barriers in mobile technology. As a specialist working within Ericsson’s Enclosure Solution team, he helps to develop equipment for radio remote units on masts. The team produces connectors and cables for the entire company, including the cutting-edge RBS 6000 radio base station, which is revolutionizing next-generation data communication.
Hansson says his experience, age and length of service at Ericsson are respected by colleagues and management at the company.
"I’ve built an entire career at Ericsson," he says. "I’ve been loyal to the company and the company has been loyal to me. A lot happens in almost half a century. In retrospect, I now realize the fantastic developments I’ve worked with.
"The company has offered me many opportunities, and I’ve also had the privilege of working with good and helpful colleagues."
But Hansson’s Ericsson journey is not yet over. He intends to work until he is 65, by which time he will have spent more than 50 years with the company.
Hansson says he is happy to be a role model for younger employees at the company.
"We have an excellent and supportive learning culture at Ericsson, and I’m always very happy to pass on knowledge and advice to those who are just starting out at the company," he says.
"As a specialist, it’s also part of my job to give as much help and advice as possible to colleagues. It’s a part of my job that I really enjoy, and I think those receiving the advice also enjoy it. It’s really good to pass on the torch."
Meanwhile, Russian-born Danilin, who holds MSc and MBA degrees, has yet to complete his first year of employment at Ericsson.
He has been employed at the company’s Multimedia business unit since June 2010 under the Multimedia Talent Attraction Program.
"Ericsson is really changing by the minute," he says. "Of course we have the traditional expertise we’ve always had, but the company is also heading in an exciting direction in terms of the developments in how the world communicates with and consumes multimedia content.
"Ericsson is playing a central role in that. It’s a very attractive opportunity for any young telecom, business or ICT professional to be able to play a part in that transition and make a real difference to how we’re all connected or communicate."
Danilin says the ways of working at Ericsson are also appealing, with many opportunities for new employees to learn and develop professionally.
"I really like the approach to work," he says. "We’re all expected to find the thing to which we can contribute the most. This is excellent for creative thinking and innovation. I call it freedom with responsibility.
"I think the way Ericsson is changing, especially in relation to multimedia services, will attract lots of young professionals, just as it attracted me."
At the other end of the scale, Alexander Danilin, 24, is just nine months into what he predicts will be a fruitful career with the company. He says Ericsson is an attractive company for young innovative professionals who are enthusiastic about transforming society through communications.
Danilin predicts that Ericsson’s increasing reputation as an information and communication technologies (ICT) player, vertical-industry partner, and innovator in a multimedia world will see it become an even bigger magnet for the best young talent.
His experience is shared by young people around the world as Ericsson continues to attract highly talented individuals in the 175 countries where we operate.
Hansson joined Ericsson via a vocational school run by telecoms and computer components manufacturer Standard Radio & Telefon. He was 15 years old and the year was 1962 – the same year that the Beatles first single was released in the UK; the Cuban Missile Crisis took place and the first James Bond movie was released.
His subsequent career development from laboratory assistant to telecoms engineer saw him working on products for the civil aviation and computing sectors.
As a member of the GSM project team in the late 1980s, he helped to develop products that were to become part of the birth of modern mobility – including the RBS 200, the first radio base station cabinet.
"Some people asked why we were spending money on GSM," Hansson says. "But that’s usually the case with new technology. You don’t realize the advantages until the technology is being used."
It could be argued that the same thinking is just as relevant today. Almost 25 years later, Hansson is still helping to break barriers in mobile technology. As a specialist working within Ericsson’s Enclosure Solution team, he helps to develop equipment for radio remote units on masts. The team produces connectors and cables for the entire company, including the cutting-edge RBS 6000 radio base station, which is revolutionizing next-generation data communication.
Hansson says his experience, age and length of service at Ericsson are respected by colleagues and management at the company.
"I’ve built an entire career at Ericsson," he says. "I’ve been loyal to the company and the company has been loyal to me. A lot happens in almost half a century. In retrospect, I now realize the fantastic developments I’ve worked with.
"The company has offered me many opportunities, and I’ve also had the privilege of working with good and helpful colleagues."
But Hansson’s Ericsson journey is not yet over. He intends to work until he is 65, by which time he will have spent more than 50 years with the company.
Hansson says he is happy to be a role model for younger employees at the company.
"We have an excellent and supportive learning culture at Ericsson, and I’m always very happy to pass on knowledge and advice to those who are just starting out at the company," he says.
"As a specialist, it’s also part of my job to give as much help and advice as possible to colleagues. It’s a part of my job that I really enjoy, and I think those receiving the advice also enjoy it. It’s really good to pass on the torch."
Meanwhile, Russian-born Danilin, who holds MSc and MBA degrees, has yet to complete his first year of employment at Ericsson.
He has been employed at the company’s Multimedia business unit since June 2010 under the Multimedia Talent Attraction Program.
"Ericsson is really changing by the minute," he says. "Of course we have the traditional expertise we’ve always had, but the company is also heading in an exciting direction in terms of the developments in how the world communicates with and consumes multimedia content.
"Ericsson is playing a central role in that. It’s a very attractive opportunity for any young telecom, business or ICT professional to be able to play a part in that transition and make a real difference to how we’re all connected or communicate."
Danilin says the ways of working at Ericsson are also appealing, with many opportunities for new employees to learn and develop professionally.
"I really like the approach to work," he says. "We’re all expected to find the thing to which we can contribute the most. This is excellent for creative thinking and innovation. I call it freedom with responsibility.
"I think the way Ericsson is changing, especially in relation to multimedia services, will attract lots of young professionals, just as it attracted me."
Windows Phone 7 will support NFC before the end of the year
The company Microsoft, though, and released to the market operating system, Windows Phone 7, but it still continues to refine it, adding the necessary functionality. As it became known, the next step, after the addition of "copy-paste" presented in the latest update of the OS, WP7 can receive and support mobile payment NFC. It is reported by news agency Bloomberg, citing sources within the company. Earlier it was reported that Microsoft was interested in Qualcomm chipsets supporting NFC. In addition to the services Xbox Live, Windows Phone Marketplace and Zune Marketplace provides the opportunity to interact with the payment systems of this type.
For Microsoft's extremely important to bring their own operating system to a state in which she will not concede on a set of core functions of its competitors. In this case, it is worth noting that at the moment for all evaluations WP7 loses and Google Android and Apple iOS significantly. Slightly better looking and a comparison with an outdated operating system Symbian, which is Windows Phone 7 should be replaced in the Nokia smartphones in late 2011 - early 2012. In this case, the system itself NFC despite promising not yet widespread, although rumors in the future, many companies intend to introduce it into a significant portion of their vehicles. Currently, the main partner of Microsoft for the creation of smartphones by Nokia, offers limited devices with built-in NFC.
For Microsoft's extremely important to bring their own operating system to a state in which she will not concede on a set of core functions of its competitors. In this case, it is worth noting that at the moment for all evaluations WP7 loses and Google Android and Apple iOS significantly. Slightly better looking and a comparison with an outdated operating system Symbian, which is Windows Phone 7 should be replaced in the Nokia smartphones in late 2011 - early 2012. In this case, the system itself NFC despite promising not yet widespread, although rumors in the future, many companies intend to introduce it into a significant portion of their vehicles. Currently, the main partner of Microsoft for the creation of smartphones by Nokia, offers limited devices with built-in NFC.
New players Nexx NPP-150 NMP-159
Company Nexx Digital has announced two new devices: Youth audio player NPP-150 Universal Media Player NMP-159. Audio player Nexx NPP-150 has two features. Firstly, it does not have the display. Secondly, the player has an external speaker. He plays the files in the formats MP3, WAV, WMA. On-board unit 4 GB of internal memory and the ability to support memory cards microSD. To display the mode the player uses the LED. External speaker output 1,5 Watt entered into the design of the device.
The second novelty is the Media Player NMP-159 with 1.5 "color TFT screen. The device can play both audio files and video files. On the screen the player can view the contents of TXT and JPG files. MicroSD card support is an addition to 4 GB of internal memory. NMP-159 can operate as a voice recorder and FM-radio.
The second novelty is the Media Player NMP-159 with 1.5 "color TFT screen. The device can play both audio files and video files. On the screen the player can view the contents of TXT and JPG files. MicroSD card support is an addition to 4 GB of internal memory. NMP-159 can operate as a voice recorder and FM-radio.
MSI X-Slim X370: thin notebook is a long-playing
Company Micro-Star International introduced a slim 13-inch notebook, MSI X-Slim X370. The device is based on dual-core chip, AMD E350 with integrated graphics AMD Radeon HD 6310. It is light - weighing only 1.4 kg - and slim, the thickness does not exceed 22.8 mm. The advantage of a laptop is a long time in offline mode - up to 10 hours. MSI X-Slim X370 supports audio SRS PC Sound, technology, energy savings MSI ECO Engine (regimes Video Game, Film, Presentation, Word Processing, and Turbo Battery to power-up cost) and provides rapid charging mobile electronics by MSI i-Charger. While the company maintained silence on the exact dates of issue and the cost of the laptop.
Specifications MSI X-Slim X370:
Display: 13.4 inch, 1366x768 dots
Operating system: Windows 7
Processor: Dual Core AMD E350
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6310
RAM: DDR3
Hard drive: 320, 500 or 640 GB
Web-camera: 1,3 Mp
Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Gigabit LAN
Connectors: HDMI, VGA, 2xUSB 2.0
Card reader
Battery: 4/8-elementny, lithium-ion
Dimensions: 324x227x22, 8 mm
Weight: 1,4 kg
Specifications MSI X-Slim X370:
Display: 13.4 inch, 1366x768 dots
Operating system: Windows 7
Processor: Dual Core AMD E350
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6310
RAM: DDR3
Hard drive: 320, 500 or 640 GB
Web-camera: 1,3 Mp
Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Gigabit LAN
Connectors: HDMI, VGA, 2xUSB 2.0
Card reader
Battery: 4/8-elementny, lithium-ion
Dimensions: 324x227x22, 8 mm
Weight: 1,4 kg
Android 2.3 for HTC Desire HD - in April
French operator SFR said that the release of an operating system upgrade to version Android 2.3 Gingerbread Smartphone HTC Desire HD will be held, tentatively in early April. Recall, HTC Desire HD - this is a functional model of the previous year. Of the characteristics is sufficient to mention a 1-GHz processor, 4.3-inch touchscreen Super LCD and 8-megapixel camera capable of recording high-definition video 720p, so it became clear it - a real flagship (although the end of 2010).
Since its release a device running an operating system Android 2.2, and now, apparently, it's time to upgrade to Android 2.3. As already mentioned, for France and SFR set period of early April, but it is logical to wait for the Android 2.3 for HTC Desire HD in other countries in similar terms, although it is still not confirmed officially. By the way, before it was that the update will be available only after the release of HTC Desire S, that is, the closer to summer.
Since its release a device running an operating system Android 2.2, and now, apparently, it's time to upgrade to Android 2.3. As already mentioned, for France and SFR set period of early April, but it is logical to wait for the Android 2.3 for HTC Desire HD in other countries in similar terms, although it is still not confirmed officially. By the way, before it was that the update will be available only after the release of HTC Desire S, that is, the closer to summer.
The results of the combined Kyivstar in 2010
Joint Kyivstar - Ukrainian business unit of VimpelCom Ltd., Composed of operators and Kyivstar «Beeline-Ukraine", said that up to 2010, he has shown steady growth in its key performance indicators, including the amount of subscriber base, the level of traffic generated by customers, and overall company profitability.
Key indicators :
Active customer base in the mobile segment has resumed its growth and increased by 1,5% to 24,4 million people. The average revenue per user (ARPU) increased by 1,3%. In the segment of the fixed Internet in 2010 abonbazy growth was "explosive" - the number of users has increased by 143.5%.
Increase in the overall profitability of the company is reflected in the index of OIBDA margin, which in 2010 increased by 1,5 percentage points and amounted to 53,6%. As noted in the company, this is the highest not only in the Ukrainian market, but also a whole group of operators VimpelCom Ltd.
Revenues from mobile services in 2010 compared with 2009 increased by 0,2%, despite the fact that there was a significant decline in revenue from interconnect - about 20%.
Investment in 2010 compared with the previous year increased by 38%. They were aimed at developing a mobile network, in particular containers for the growing traffic, as well as the development of fixed internet technology FTTB (service "Home Internet").
Key indicators :
Active customer base in the mobile segment has resumed its growth and increased by 1,5% to 24,4 million people. The average revenue per user (ARPU) increased by 1,3%. In the segment of the fixed Internet in 2010 abonbazy growth was "explosive" - the number of users has increased by 143.5%.
Increase in the overall profitability of the company is reflected in the index of OIBDA margin, which in 2010 increased by 1,5 percentage points and amounted to 53,6%. As noted in the company, this is the highest not only in the Ukrainian market, but also a whole group of operators VimpelCom Ltd.
Revenues from mobile services in 2010 compared with 2009 increased by 0,2%, despite the fact that there was a significant decline in revenue from interconnect - about 20%.
Investment in 2010 compared with the previous year increased by 38%. They were aimed at developing a mobile network, in particular containers for the growing traffic, as well as the development of fixed internet technology FTTB (service "Home Internet").
Collaborative research projects win Gold Excellence Award at Celtic-Plus Event 2011
Nokia Siemens Networks-led collaborative research projects contributed to development of 100 Gigabit Ethernet Transport and IMT-Advanced technologies
Two collaborative research projects led by Nokia Siemens Networks have been awarded the Award of Excellence in Gold by the Celtic Core Group at the 2011 Celtic-Plus* Event in Heidelberg, Germany on March 29. The Celtic Core Group selected 100 Gigabit Ethernet Transport Technologies** (100GET) and Wireless World Initiative New Radio +*** (WINNER+) for the award for outstanding research performance and contribution to world-wide standardization. Nokia Siemens Networks led the WINNER+ project and the second phase of the 100GET project.
The outcome of the 100GET project is expected to enable operators to cost-efficiently increase the transmission capacity of transport networks, and provide a high bandwidth and quality to effectively meet the data deluge.
By fostering consensus building in standardization, the WINNER+ project has paved the way for more efficient future radio access technologies as part of IMT-Advanced wireless technology.
“Nokia Siemens Networks believes that the communication industry has a responsibility to enable the growth of other industries and improve the quality of life for individuals,” said Hossein Moiin, chief technology officer of Nokia Siemens Networks. “Collaborative research projects such as Celtic 100GET and WINNER+ verify new technology approaches and prepare the ground for achieving consensus in standardization at an early stage, before commercialization. Nokia Siemens Networks is highly committed to continuous innovation and collaboration on joint R&D projects with governments, industry players, research organizations and universities across the world.”
The 100GET project designed and verified new networking concepts and physical layer technologies for 100 Gbps Ethernet-based transport networks. One of the key achievements of this project is development of new optical technologies that enable spectrally-efficient 100 Gbps transmission and the re-use of existing fiber, in addition to the development of low-cost transponders that feature low power consumption.
Another key achievement of this project is the adoption of Internet protocols and concepts in transport networks to simplify network operations. The project also developed a multi-modal approach, wherein cost-efficient network planning and deployment as well as network operation and management assume significance along with development of a new technology, to reduce capital and operating costs for operators.
The collaborative research project WINNER+ evaluated, further developed and optimized technologies to improve International Mobile Telecommunication-Advanced (IMT-Advanced) standards. The research was focused on Advanced Radio Resource Management (RRM), spectrum technologies, Network Coding and relaying, device-to-device communications, Multiple-Antenna Systems and Coordinated Multipoint. The project also significantly contributed to the global evaluation process for IMT-Advanced proposals in the Radio Telecommunication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R). This contribution comprised evaluation according to ITU-R requirements and extensive simulations.
As the WINNER+ project partners agreed on basic concepts and algorithms, and basically adopted these results for their contributions to 3GPP for LTE and IMT-Advanced, the project results were exploited by 3GPP for a smooth and fast development of LTE toward a world-wide accepted standard. The results show that collaborative research in the pre-commercialization phase of a new technology is an important means of consensus building for future standards.
Apart from leading the WINNER+ project and the second phase of the 100GET project, Nokia Siemens Networks also led one of the 100GET sub-projects developing the conceptual design, components, network optimization methods and automation technologies of a cost-efficient 100 Gbps transport platform for Carrier-grade Ethernet and IP services.
The outcomes of these projects are joint achievements of the collaborative research by the consortium partners comprising telecom operators, vendors and other companies, universities, and research institutions. The results are being implemented by the project partners into their areas of business and respective portfolios, eventually benefiting the whole telecom industry and end users.
Two collaborative research projects led by Nokia Siemens Networks have been awarded the Award of Excellence in Gold by the Celtic Core Group at the 2011 Celtic-Plus* Event in Heidelberg, Germany on March 29. The Celtic Core Group selected 100 Gigabit Ethernet Transport Technologies** (100GET) and Wireless World Initiative New Radio +*** (WINNER+) for the award for outstanding research performance and contribution to world-wide standardization. Nokia Siemens Networks led the WINNER+ project and the second phase of the 100GET project.
The outcome of the 100GET project is expected to enable operators to cost-efficiently increase the transmission capacity of transport networks, and provide a high bandwidth and quality to effectively meet the data deluge.
By fostering consensus building in standardization, the WINNER+ project has paved the way for more efficient future radio access technologies as part of IMT-Advanced wireless technology.
“Nokia Siemens Networks believes that the communication industry has a responsibility to enable the growth of other industries and improve the quality of life for individuals,” said Hossein Moiin, chief technology officer of Nokia Siemens Networks. “Collaborative research projects such as Celtic 100GET and WINNER+ verify new technology approaches and prepare the ground for achieving consensus in standardization at an early stage, before commercialization. Nokia Siemens Networks is highly committed to continuous innovation and collaboration on joint R&D projects with governments, industry players, research organizations and universities across the world.”
The 100GET project designed and verified new networking concepts and physical layer technologies for 100 Gbps Ethernet-based transport networks. One of the key achievements of this project is development of new optical technologies that enable spectrally-efficient 100 Gbps transmission and the re-use of existing fiber, in addition to the development of low-cost transponders that feature low power consumption.
Another key achievement of this project is the adoption of Internet protocols and concepts in transport networks to simplify network operations. The project also developed a multi-modal approach, wherein cost-efficient network planning and deployment as well as network operation and management assume significance along with development of a new technology, to reduce capital and operating costs for operators.
The collaborative research project WINNER+ evaluated, further developed and optimized technologies to improve International Mobile Telecommunication-Advanced (IMT-Advanced) standards. The research was focused on Advanced Radio Resource Management (RRM), spectrum technologies, Network Coding and relaying, device-to-device communications, Multiple-Antenna Systems and Coordinated Multipoint. The project also significantly contributed to the global evaluation process for IMT-Advanced proposals in the Radio Telecommunication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R). This contribution comprised evaluation according to ITU-R requirements and extensive simulations.
As the WINNER+ project partners agreed on basic concepts and algorithms, and basically adopted these results for their contributions to 3GPP for LTE and IMT-Advanced, the project results were exploited by 3GPP for a smooth and fast development of LTE toward a world-wide accepted standard. The results show that collaborative research in the pre-commercialization phase of a new technology is an important means of consensus building for future standards.
Apart from leading the WINNER+ project and the second phase of the 100GET project, Nokia Siemens Networks also led one of the 100GET sub-projects developing the conceptual design, components, network optimization methods and automation technologies of a cost-efficient 100 Gbps transport platform for Carrier-grade Ethernet and IP services.
The outcomes of these projects are joint achievements of the collaborative research by the consortium partners comprising telecom operators, vendors and other companies, universities, and research institutions. The results are being implemented by the project partners into their areas of business and respective portfolios, eventually benefiting the whole telecom industry and end users.
MTS terminate the connection in the tariff plans "Alternative", "caring" and "Simple"
The mobile operator MTS said that to his new and existing subscribers can easily navigate the choice of tariff plans, it is on April 9 this year closes the connection and transition service plans "Alternative", "caring" and "Simple".
Subscribers who served on these costs, can continue to use communication services without changing the terms of service, billing and pricing options.
Subscribers who served on these costs, can continue to use communication services without changing the terms of service, billing and pricing options.
White version of the Nokia E6-00 on the photo and video
The network has new photos and videos smartphone Nokia E6-00. Recall, this model has not yet announced a business line, made in a candybar with touch screen and an integrated QWERTY-keyboard. This time under the camera lens (or rather, the camera Nokia N8) got the machine in white, although it was previously known about the patterns of black and bronze colors. Judging by the video Nokia E6-00 really has a touchscreen, although previously in similar models of this functionality was missing - the screens were normal.
At present it is known that the smartphone Nokia E6-2000 is running Symbian ^ 3 and equipped with a display with a resolution VGA (640 x 480 pixels). It is assumed that Nokia E6-2000 will be supported by cellular networks, WCDMA / HSPA, wireless modules Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and 8-megapixel camera with autofocus. It is not clear when will the announcement of the device, he was expected at all thematic exhibitions, including the MWC 2011 in February, but has not yet been submitted.
At present it is known that the smartphone Nokia E6-2000 is running Symbian ^ 3 and equipped with a display with a resolution VGA (640 x 480 pixels). It is assumed that Nokia E6-2000 will be supported by cellular networks, WCDMA / HSPA, wireless modules Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and 8-megapixel camera with autofocus. It is not clear when will the announcement of the device, he was expected at all thematic exhibitions, including the MWC 2011 in February, but has not yet been submitted.
Beeline Business introduces a lightweight version of the service BlackBerry - BES Express
Telecommunications operator VimpelCom, which provides its services to corporate customers under the brand name Beeline Business, presented to them with a new lightweight version of the service BlackBerry - BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express (BES Express).
Lightweight version of BES Express is the operator with the words, more economical and affordable option, "great" service BlackBerry and is mainly aimed at small and midsize businesses. Moreover, in this version of BES Express retains all of the key features of security and privacy of communication, ease of use, as well as opportunities to access personal and corporate data, such as:
online access to corporate and personal mail;
remote access to your office computer right from your smartphone, and work with documents;
access to network resources with the same username as on your office computer, and more.
The cost of hardware and software with the BES Express is from 105 thousand rubles. Moreover, in contrast to the complete solution of BES, the cost of user licenses for BES Express is included in cost of hardware and software and are not separately paid by the customer.
To use this version of the service BlackBerry «Beeline Business also offers new communicators Blackberry Torch.
Lightweight version of BES Express is the operator with the words, more economical and affordable option, "great" service BlackBerry and is mainly aimed at small and midsize businesses. Moreover, in this version of BES Express retains all of the key features of security and privacy of communication, ease of use, as well as opportunities to access personal and corporate data, such as:
online access to corporate and personal mail;
remote access to your office computer right from your smartphone, and work with documents;
access to network resources with the same username as on your office computer, and more.
The cost of hardware and software with the BES Express is from 105 thousand rubles. Moreover, in contrast to the complete solution of BES, the cost of user licenses for BES Express is included in cost of hardware and software and are not separately paid by the customer.
To use this version of the service BlackBerry «Beeline Business also offers new communicators Blackberry Torch.
Lenovo LePad 2: release in September-October
It was learned that this fall will be the second-generation Tablet Lenovo LePad. This was announced at a banquet events in 2011 Chinese IT Leadership Summit itself CEO of Lenovo Yuantsin Yang (Yang Yuanqing). We remind the international release of the first Lenovo LePad scheduled for June. The device is equipped with 10-inch touchscreen, 1.2-GHz processor (Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon) and is based on the OS Android 2.2 with a modification LeOS. The handset supports 3G and should be quite affordable.
It is not clear whether similar to the original second Lenovo LePad, details Yuantsin left to themselves. He only mentioned that the new model is thinner than its predecessor, and designed it together with him, but other people. Perhaps, Lenovo LePad 2 also receives an operating system Android, but it certainly is not yet known. Release is scheduled in September-October this year, it is hoped that the new tablet would also be inexpensive, at least, cheaper iPad 2.
It is not clear whether similar to the original second Lenovo LePad, details Yuantsin left to themselves. He only mentioned that the new model is thinner than its predecessor, and designed it together with him, but other people. Perhaps, Lenovo LePad 2 also receives an operating system Android, but it certainly is not yet known. Release is scheduled in September-October this year, it is hoped that the new tablet would also be inexpensive, at least, cheaper iPad 2.
Sony Ericsson Acro - version of the Sony Ericsson Arc Japan
Unofficial blog Xperia Blog reports that the company intends to release to the Japanese market model called Acro. For information about her were found in the list of supported models for software Sony Ericsson PC Companion. Unfortunately, no official information about this model is not available. The image that came to the list of devices also can not consider the phone in detail, but suggests that it should be similar to the recently introduced Sony Ericsson Arc. According Xperia Blog, a smartphone is a copy of Arc, to compensate for "shortcomings" device on the demanding but important for the company's Japanese market.
It is reported that a device for the Japanese market and will support the function NFC, allowing to use the device as a means of payment in the network FeliCa. In addition, Sony Ericsson Acro received and other functions specific to the local market - a TV standard 1Seg receiver and an infrared port, which almost never occurs in the "European" model. In addition, the device will be offered in two versions - with support for GSM network operator NTT DoCoMo and supporting CDMA network operator AU KDDI. Other features, including a processor with 1 GHz, touch-screen diagonal of 4.2 inch and 8.1-megapixel camera sensor with Exmor R. In the sales model should come between May and June of this year.
It is reported that a device for the Japanese market and will support the function NFC, allowing to use the device as a means of payment in the network FeliCa. In addition, Sony Ericsson Acro received and other functions specific to the local market - a TV standard 1Seg receiver and an infrared port, which almost never occurs in the "European" model. In addition, the device will be offered in two versions - with support for GSM network operator NTT DoCoMo and supporting CDMA network operator AU KDDI. Other features, including a processor with 1 GHz, touch-screen diagonal of 4.2 inch and 8.1-megapixel camera sensor with Exmor R. In the sales model should come between May and June of this year.
Notebooks Lenovo ThinkPad T420s and W520 on the platform of Sandy Bringe
Lenovo has released in the U.S. market two models of relatively simple notebooks that built on the processors Intel Sandy Bridge. Laptops ThinkPad T420s and W520 have the second-generation series processors Intel Core i5 and i7, respectively. More compact and lightweight ThinkPad T420s is based on Core i5 clocked at 2.5 GHz and the third level cache 3 MB. The model is also equipped with 2 GB of RAM DDR3 c clock frequency of 1333 MHz, integrated graphics, Intel HD 3000 and the hard disk 250 GB. Laptop screen 14-inch, LED backlit and has a resolution of 1600x900 pixels. The model comes with a preloaded operating system Windows 7 Home Premium 64.
Laptop Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is also positioned as working entry-level model. Thinkpad W520 Mobile Workstation is based on Core i7 processors with a clock speed of 2.7 GHz, the L3 cache 4 MB of RAM, a similar system installed in ThinkPad T420s, but twice the volume. The processor has a feature Intel Turbo Boost, which allows you to temporarily increase the CPU speed up to 3,4 GHz. Also the model has a built-in graphics adapter Intel HD 3000, which is complemented by a more powerful NVIDIA Quadro with 2 GB of dedicated video memory. Implemented and the function to switch between graphics cards without shutting down the computer - NVIDIA Optimus, which is available in all Lenovo ThinkPad notebook series T and W. Screen 15.6-inch model with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels. It is noteworthy that the 320 GB hard drive has a rotation speed of 7200 rpm.
The cost of the described basic configuration is $ 1199 and $ 1449 for the Lenovo ThinkPad T420s and W520, respectively.
Laptop Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is also positioned as working entry-level model. Thinkpad W520 Mobile Workstation is based on Core i7 processors with a clock speed of 2.7 GHz, the L3 cache 4 MB of RAM, a similar system installed in ThinkPad T420s, but twice the volume. The processor has a feature Intel Turbo Boost, which allows you to temporarily increase the CPU speed up to 3,4 GHz. Also the model has a built-in graphics adapter Intel HD 3000, which is complemented by a more powerful NVIDIA Quadro with 2 GB of dedicated video memory. Implemented and the function to switch between graphics cards without shutting down the computer - NVIDIA Optimus, which is available in all Lenovo ThinkPad notebook series T and W. Screen 15.6-inch model with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels. It is noteworthy that the 320 GB hard drive has a rotation speed of 7200 rpm.
The cost of the described basic configuration is $ 1199 and $ 1449 for the Lenovo ThinkPad T420s and W520, respectively.
Havok game engine demo on Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
The Havok game engine is coming to Android™, and it will be optimised for the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY. Check out these demos of Havoc physics and animation, behaviour and destruction running of the Xperia™ PLAY.
Mass production of notebook with Chrome OS start in the second half of the year
Despite the fact that the start of production of the first models of portable computers that are running the cloud operating system Chrome OS, expected in early 2011, their actual mass production is delayed for at least six months. It is expected that the major manufacturers of computer equipment to demonstrate the first netbooks with Chrome OS at the Computex 2011 in Taipei. Among the vendors whose products will be showcased at the Taiwan trade show with a new cloud operating system, will be Acer, Asus, Sony and Samsung. It is reported resource DigiTimes. It is assumed that netbooks will be built as a platform based on the familiar Intel Atom, and Nvidia Tegra 2. In particular, it is said with this particular processor is a laptop with Chrome OS from Sony.
Production models will be engaged in the company Inventec, Quanta and Compal. It is expected that the netbook will be offered as a dual-boot, and only with the Chrome OS. In the latter case, some companies will offer a radical reduction in the cost of devices for which the price will not exceed $ 300. This will be the answer to the netbook manufacturers to compete by the tablets. Notes, for example, that Sony Chrome OS notebook having a screen with a diagonal of 11.6 inches and being built on the Nvidia Tegra platform 2, to compete with the tablets at a cost and battery life (up to 8 hours), while possessing more functionality and performance.
Production models will be engaged in the company Inventec, Quanta and Compal. It is expected that the netbook will be offered as a dual-boot, and only with the Chrome OS. In the latter case, some companies will offer a radical reduction in the cost of devices for which the price will not exceed $ 300. This will be the answer to the netbook manufacturers to compete by the tablets. Notes, for example, that Sony Chrome OS notebook having a screen with a diagonal of 11.6 inches and being built on the Nvidia Tegra platform 2, to compete with the tablets at a cost and battery life (up to 8 hours), while possessing more functionality and performance.
The Russian market of electronic devices differs little from the European
On the eve of the International Consumer Electronics Show Consumer Electronics & Photo Expo 2011, which will be held from 14 to 17 April in Moscow, held a round table «Digital-evolution: problems and prospects of Russian market." The round table was attended by Alexander Onischuk, President of the Association of trading companies and manufacturers of electronic and computer equipment - RATEK; Natalia Walruses, Deputy country manager Retail and Technology Department, GfK Rus; Stanislav Sochi, co-owner of ALEPH, Dmitry receptions, Head of Development for Mobile Devices Agency RIA Novosti, Yevgeny Kozlovsky, a columnist for the project Digit and the media. The outcome of this meeting was the recognition by experts of the fact that the Russian market of electronic devices differs little from the European, although a few behind him.
According to the president of the Association of trading companies and manufacturers of electronic and computer equipment (RATEK) Alexander Onischuk, Russian users is available about the same variety of digital devices, and European. However, certain products (eg, news of Apple) come later. The Russian market is a bit behind Europe and in some trends. For example, in the last ten years in Europe, the number of independent electronics retailer has dropped 40%, and chain stores occupy 80% of the market. In Russia, independent shops are still very much, although the trend to integration has been observed. The advantage of networks is increased responsiveness to customers and a wider range of products. Retained a significant problem with the spread of pirated products. The roundtable participants noted that now there comes a time when big business is interested in the legalization of the scope of content. According to the President of the Association RATEK, his organization has managed to establish a dialogue with Russia's largest social networking site "VKontakte", which many considered a major source of holders of pirated content. Mr. Onishchuk stressed that the administration of the resource is very open and willing to start dialogue with the rights holders.
According to the president of the Association of trading companies and manufacturers of electronic and computer equipment (RATEK) Alexander Onischuk, Russian users is available about the same variety of digital devices, and European. However, certain products (eg, news of Apple) come later. The Russian market is a bit behind Europe and in some trends. For example, in the last ten years in Europe, the number of independent electronics retailer has dropped 40%, and chain stores occupy 80% of the market. In Russia, independent shops are still very much, although the trend to integration has been observed. The advantage of networks is increased responsiveness to customers and a wider range of products. Retained a significant problem with the spread of pirated products. The roundtable participants noted that now there comes a time when big business is interested in the legalization of the scope of content. According to the President of the Association RATEK, his organization has managed to establish a dialogue with Russia's largest social networking site "VKontakte", which many considered a major source of holders of pirated content. Mr. Onishchuk stressed that the administration of the resource is very open and willing to start dialogue with the rights holders.
Philips Xenium X518: low-cost long-playing tachfon
In the Russian market Philips Xenium X518 - new touch screen phone and a set of predefined widgets for social networking. The unit is equipped with 2.8-inch touch screen, supports two SIM-cards and can work up to 12 hours talk time without recharging. The device also comes with colored back panel, while the base - black color. In Russia, the model will be available in color combination of white and beige and gold. Of the multimedia features included MP3-player, FM-radio with RDS and a 2-megapixel camera. Mobile phone Philips Xenium X518 will be available in April 2011. The recommended retail price in Russia will be 3,799 rubles.
Features Philips Xenium X518:
Display: 2.8-inch touchscreen, 240 x 400 pixels
Support 2 SIM-cards
Network: GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz)
Camera: 2 MP
MP3-Player
FM-radio with RDS
MicroSD-slot up to 8 GB
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP)
Battery: 1530 mAh
Dimensions: 104h57h14, 4 mm
Up to 12 hours talk time
To 1400 hours in standby mode (1 SIM), 1000 hours (2 SIM)
Features Philips Xenium X518:
Display: 2.8-inch touchscreen, 240 x 400 pixels
Support 2 SIM-cards
Network: GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz)
Camera: 2 MP
MP3-Player
FM-radio with RDS
MicroSD-slot up to 8 GB
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP)
Battery: 1530 mAh
Dimensions: 104h57h14, 4 mm
Up to 12 hours talk time
To 1400 hours in standby mode (1 SIM), 1000 hours (2 SIM)
TAG Heuer Gulf MERIDIIST: limited edition luxury phone
TAG Heuer has introduced a limited edition mobile phones Gulf MERIDIIST. The device is named after the oil company, Gulf Oil, which, inter alia, develops its products for global automotive. Gulf MERIDIIST from TAG Heuer, released limited edition of 400 copies, has found cross-color brand Gulf - orange and blue. According to the company, Gulf MERIDIIST inspired by vintage style Gulf.
The new version came out in a recognizable rectangular stainless steel 316L with a black PVD-coated, which is hard to scratch it. Finishing the back is made of black rubber with two vertical stripes Gulf brand of orange and blue colors. Logo Gulf is located on the back of the camera shutter, and the TAG Heuer logo in orange version is engraved on the side keys, phone, and under the main sapphire display. Gulf MERIDIIST go on sale in the TAG Heuer boutiques and authorized points of sale worldwide in April 2011.
Characteristics of Gulf MERIDIIST:
Cellular communications: GSM / GPRS (quad-band)
Main Display: 1.9-inch, 240 x 320 pixels, 260K colors
Secondary display: OLED, 96 x 16 pixels
Camera: 2 MP, mechanical rolling shutter
Supported image formats: JPEG, GIF, BMP
Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC +
Video: H263-AMR, MPEG4-AMR, MPEG4-AAC
Available memory: 2 GB
Connectivity: USB 1.0, Bluetooth
Battery: Lithium Ion, 950 mAh
Independent work: 28 days standby and 7 hours talk time
Applications: world time, alarm clock, scheduler, calendar, currency converter, stopwatch, calculator, voice recorder, e-mail client
A function of world time (GMT)
Dimensions: 112 x 46 x 15,5 mm
Weight: 155 grams
The new version came out in a recognizable rectangular stainless steel 316L with a black PVD-coated, which is hard to scratch it. Finishing the back is made of black rubber with two vertical stripes Gulf brand of orange and blue colors. Logo Gulf is located on the back of the camera shutter, and the TAG Heuer logo in orange version is engraved on the side keys, phone, and under the main sapphire display. Gulf MERIDIIST go on sale in the TAG Heuer boutiques and authorized points of sale worldwide in April 2011.
Characteristics of Gulf MERIDIIST:
Cellular communications: GSM / GPRS (quad-band)
Main Display: 1.9-inch, 240 x 320 pixels, 260K colors
Secondary display: OLED, 96 x 16 pixels
Camera: 2 MP, mechanical rolling shutter
Supported image formats: JPEG, GIF, BMP
Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC +
Video: H263-AMR, MPEG4-AMR, MPEG4-AAC
Available memory: 2 GB
Connectivity: USB 1.0, Bluetooth
Battery: Lithium Ion, 950 mAh
Independent work: 28 days standby and 7 hours talk time
Applications: world time, alarm clock, scheduler, calendar, currency converter, stopwatch, calculator, voice recorder, e-mail client
A function of world time (GMT)
Dimensions: 112 x 46 x 15,5 mm
Weight: 155 grams
Firefox 4: Final version for Android, Maemo
Mozilla announced the release of the final version of Firefox mobile browser 4. It can be downloaded to the device OS-based Maemo, and also found in the directory Android Market , the browser is free and available in over 10 languages. Android application works with devices based on version 2.0 and above for Maemo - indicated support for Nokia N900. Among the requirements are also present ARMv7, 512 MB RAM and 14 MB of permanent memory. The developers note that the new browser has improved performance, there was a sync history, bookmarks, tabs and so on a desktop Firefox, and a number of other innovations. For example, you can search for and install add-ons directly from the mobile device and receive data, the relevant location.
New features in Firefox 4:
Updated interface and more convenient control
Firefox Sync: access to the history, bookmarks, open tabs, passwords and data forms with computers and mobile devices
Customize the appearance with extras and wallpaper
Smart screen: easy access to history, bookmarks and open tabs
Save to PDF for later viewing without connecting to the network
Opportunity to share a link to a web-site by e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, Google Reader, etc.
Adding a search engine
Determine the location to produce more relevant results (only the user's permission)
Improved existing tools - CSS, SVG and Canvas
The new JIT-compiler JagerMonkey, as well as improving existing TraceMonkey JIT-compiler and interpreter SpiderMonkey
Added the ability to develop powerful add-ons installed without restarting, and fully integrated into the browser
New features in Firefox 4:
Updated interface and more convenient control
Firefox Sync: access to the history, bookmarks, open tabs, passwords and data forms with computers and mobile devices
Customize the appearance with extras and wallpaper
Smart screen: easy access to history, bookmarks and open tabs
Save to PDF for later viewing without connecting to the network
Opportunity to share a link to a web-site by e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, Google Reader, etc.
Adding a search engine
Determine the location to produce more relevant results (only the user's permission)
Improved existing tools - CSS, SVG and Canvas
The new JIT-compiler JagerMonkey, as well as improving existing TraceMonkey JIT-compiler and interpreter SpiderMonkey
Added the ability to develop powerful add-ons installed without restarting, and fully integrated into the browser
DOCOMO to Begin Selling Optimus Pad L-06C Tablet on March 31
NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that it will sell the Optimus Pad L-06C tablet through all DOCOMO sales channels nationwide in Japan beginning March 31.
The Optimus Pad L-06C is powered by the Android 3.0 operating system optimized for tablets. The model, which only weighs 620 grams, features a high-resolution 8.9-inch display and dynamic stereo speakers for “mobile-theater” experiences.
Due to the recent earthquake, sales through some channels may begin later than March 31.
The Optimus Pad L-06C is powered by the Android 3.0 operating system optimized for tablets. The model, which only weighs 620 grams, features a high-resolution 8.9-inch display and dynamic stereo speakers for “mobile-theater” experiences.
Due to the recent earthquake, sales through some channels may begin later than March 31.
NTT DOCOMO to Create Dedicated Department for Smartphone Business
NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that it will strengthen its growing smartphone business by establishing the dedicated Smart Communication Services Department on April 1.
Integrating the existing Consumer Services Department and a section responsible for Smartphone Business under the Frontier Services Department, the new department will leverage DOCOMO’s already extensive i-mode™ mobile Internet business resources and expertise in Japan’s rapidly developing smartphone market.
The Smart Communication Services Department will handle planning and development of mobile multimedia services, content and mobile Web portals, and also promote security. Senior Vice President Hiroyasu Asami, currently Managing Director of Consumer Services Department, will manage the new Smart Communication Services Department.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is the world’s leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 57 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode™, the world’s most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 56 million using FOMA™, the world’s original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized “lifestyle tools” for everyday life, including with a wide range of innovative services for mobile payments, GPS, mobile TV, multimedia content and much more. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com.
Integrating the existing Consumer Services Department and a section responsible for Smartphone Business under the Frontier Services Department, the new department will leverage DOCOMO’s already extensive i-mode™ mobile Internet business resources and expertise in Japan’s rapidly developing smartphone market.
The Smart Communication Services Department will handle planning and development of mobile multimedia services, content and mobile Web portals, and also promote security. Senior Vice President Hiroyasu Asami, currently Managing Director of Consumer Services Department, will manage the new Smart Communication Services Department.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is the world’s leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 57 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode™, the world’s most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 56 million using FOMA™, the world’s original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized “lifestyle tools” for everyday life, including with a wide range of innovative services for mobile payments, GPS, mobile TV, multimedia content and much more. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com.
DOCOMO to Begin Selling Xperia™ arc SO-01C Smartphone on March 24
NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that it will begin selling the Xperia™ arc SO-01C smartphone through all DOCOMO sales channels nationwide in Japan on March 24.
The Xperia™ arc SO-01C is powered by Android™ 2.3, the latest version of this operating system. A maximum downlink of 14 Mbps is possible in this first handset to be compatible with DOCOMO’s new extra-high-speed downlink service, which is scheduled to launch in HSDPA service areas around June.
The Xperia™ arc SO-01C is powered by Android™ 2.3, the latest version of this operating system. A maximum downlink of 14 Mbps is possible in this first handset to be compatible with DOCOMO’s new extra-high-speed downlink service, which is scheduled to launch in HSDPA service areas around June.
Cancellation of Treasury Stock
NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that its board of directors has approved a cancellation of treasury stock pursuant to article 178 of the Corporation Law.
Class of shares to be cancelled
Common stock
Number of shares to be cancelled
140,000 shares (about 0.32% of issued shares before the cancellation)
Date of cancellation
March 31, 2011
Note: The number of issued shares after the cancellation will be 43,650,000.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is the world’s leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 57 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode™, the world’s most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 56 million using FOMA™, the world’s original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized “lifestyle tools” for everyday life, including with a wide range of innovative services for mobile payments, GPS, mobile TV, multimedia content and much more. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com.
Class of shares to be cancelled
Common stock
Number of shares to be cancelled
140,000 shares (about 0.32% of issued shares before the cancellation)
Date of cancellation
March 31, 2011
Note: The number of issued shares after the cancellation will be 43,650,000.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is the world’s leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 57 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode™, the world’s most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 56 million using FOMA™, the world’s original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized “lifestyle tools” for everyday life, including with a wide range of innovative services for mobile payments, GPS, mobile TV, multimedia content and much more. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com.
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and Xperia Neo demo videos
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and Xperia Neo demo videos.
N.O.V.A. 2 to be Xperia Play-exclusive for first month, coming to other platforms later
Gameloft's N.O.V.A. 2 will be an Xperia Play-exclusive at release.
This second instalment of Gameloft's not-at-all-like-Halo sci-fi FPS series will be available for other Android devices a month after that.
The original N.O.V.A. was a huge success, earning a Pocket Gamer Silver Award. N.O.V.A. 2, which is already out for iPhone, improved on the first game's winning mix of space ships, big guns, and walking robots. It coaxed an impressive Gold Award out of Tracy Erickson when he reviewed it in December.
The game will join Gameloft's recently announced Caribbean action-adventure BackStab in Xperia Play's growing stable of exclusives.
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This second instalment of Gameloft's not-at-all-like-Halo sci-fi FPS series will be available for other Android devices a month after that.
The original N.O.V.A. was a huge success, earning a Pocket Gamer Silver Award. N.O.V.A. 2, which is already out for iPhone, improved on the first game's winning mix of space ships, big guns, and walking robots. It coaxed an impressive Gold Award out of Tracy Erickson when he reviewed it in December.
The game will join Gameloft's recently announced Caribbean action-adventure BackStab in Xperia Play's growing stable of exclusives.
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Xperia X10 boot loader doesn’t support to be unlocked in a secure way
Hi,
Great to see all the comments to the blog post. I will try to answer some of the questions together with Rikard Skogberg from the Products blog.
To begin with the questions on the Xperia X10. The Xperia X10 boot loader doesn’t support to be unlocked in a secure way. However, we listened to the requests and the Xperia 2011 products have support to unlock to boot loader in a secure way.
Explaining what we mean by “secure way”; when the boot loader is unlocked the phone is wiped. This means that DRM certificates and sensitive keys are deleted along with the user data partition (containing downloaded apps and games, all user data like phonebook, sms etc – very similar to a factory reset) . This functionality is added to the Xperia 2011 products boot loader. It is not supported by the Xperia X10 and will not be supported on the Gingerbread upgrade of Xperia X10.
The boot loader is not updated in the Gingerbread upgrade due technical reasons and the risks involved. For example, if the boot loader was to be updated with the Gingerbread upgrade and the upgrade fails for some reason, it would mean that the phone is bricked. So in general we never upgrade the boot loader when we upgrade phones in the market.
Unfortunately there is no way you can know if the phone can be unlocked when purchasing the phone, it will be based on regional and customer configurations. This is one of the limitations. However if you purchase an operator customized phone it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is SIM-locked.
The only way to determine if you can unlock the boot loader for your phone is to connect your phone to the Fastboot tool in the Android™ SDK. If your phone can connect to Fastboot, the boot loader can be unlocked. It will however not be needed to update your phone to access this functionality. Depending on the original configuration of your phone, it will be either be possible or not possible to unlock the boot loader. No phone updates are required to enable this functionality.
Regards
Karl-Johan
Great to see all the comments to the blog post. I will try to answer some of the questions together with Rikard Skogberg from the Products blog.
To begin with the questions on the Xperia X10. The Xperia X10 boot loader doesn’t support to be unlocked in a secure way. However, we listened to the requests and the Xperia 2011 products have support to unlock to boot loader in a secure way.
Explaining what we mean by “secure way”; when the boot loader is unlocked the phone is wiped. This means that DRM certificates and sensitive keys are deleted along with the user data partition (containing downloaded apps and games, all user data like phonebook, sms etc – very similar to a factory reset) . This functionality is added to the Xperia 2011 products boot loader. It is not supported by the Xperia X10 and will not be supported on the Gingerbread upgrade of Xperia X10.
The boot loader is not updated in the Gingerbread upgrade due technical reasons and the risks involved. For example, if the boot loader was to be updated with the Gingerbread upgrade and the upgrade fails for some reason, it would mean that the phone is bricked. So in general we never upgrade the boot loader when we upgrade phones in the market.
Unfortunately there is no way you can know if the phone can be unlocked when purchasing the phone, it will be based on regional and customer configurations. This is one of the limitations. However if you purchase an operator customized phone it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is SIM-locked.
The only way to determine if you can unlock the boot loader for your phone is to connect your phone to the Fastboot tool in the Android™ SDK. If your phone can connect to Fastboot, the boot loader can be unlocked. It will however not be needed to update your phone to access this functionality. Depending on the original configuration of your phone, it will be either be possible or not possible to unlock the boot loader. No phone updates are required to enable this functionality.
Regards
Karl-Johan
Assistance for Japanese operators following earthquake and tsunami
Ericsson is working with its customers in Japan to assist with network repair operations following the earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on March 11. This includes providing a chartered helicopter and the provisioning of 150 satellite phones in the Tohoku region of northern Japan.
Transport and communications infrastructure in the Tohoku region was severely damaged during the double disaster. Damage to roads means that some areas are reachable only by air transport.
To support Japanese operators, an Ericsson-chartered Bell 205 helicopter has arrived in the area and will begin operations March 31. Crewed by personnel with experience in disaster zones, the helicopter will carry Ericsson employees and necessary repair equipment to support in the network maintenance, rebuilding and repair tasks faced by all of Ericsson’s customers.
The helicopter will also offer Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in the region the opportunity to transport goods such as food, water and clothes when on-board space is available.
Repairs in the mobile networks include restoring damaged radio base stations and related technical equipment, restoring power, fixing damaged towers and replacing concrete foundations.
In addition to the helicopter, Ericsson is supporting its customer SoftBank with 150 satellite phones, 100 of which were shipped March 25. These are being used to coordinate repair work in areas where mobile communication infrastructure has yet to be restored.
Two Ericsson Response volunteers were also dispatched to the region, to support SoftBank in getting the satellite phones up and running. The additional 50 satellite phones were shipped March 29.
The Ericsson Response volunteers are schedule to stay in the region until April 4. They will remain on standby to assist the UN, should that need arise.
Fredrik Alatalo, President of Ericsson Japan, says Ericsson will continue to support its Japanese customers’ efforts to restore communications networks.
“We’ve been in close contact with our customers since the immediate aftermath of the terrible earthquake and tsunami,” he says. “From the outset we have offered our help to customers, with our complete organization in Japan fully committed. Our current efforts, including the chartering of the helicopter and providing satellite phones, are part of that. We will continue to work closely with our customers to support in any way we can.”
Networks in the Tohoku region, that took the biggest impact from the tsunami, continue to be worst affected. Following heavy traffic overload in the immediate aftermath of the disaster, networks in the Tokyo region are currently operating at normal levels, as are the networks south of Tokyo.
Transport and communications infrastructure in the Tohoku region was severely damaged during the double disaster. Damage to roads means that some areas are reachable only by air transport.
To support Japanese operators, an Ericsson-chartered Bell 205 helicopter has arrived in the area and will begin operations March 31. Crewed by personnel with experience in disaster zones, the helicopter will carry Ericsson employees and necessary repair equipment to support in the network maintenance, rebuilding and repair tasks faced by all of Ericsson’s customers.
The helicopter will also offer Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in the region the opportunity to transport goods such as food, water and clothes when on-board space is available.
Repairs in the mobile networks include restoring damaged radio base stations and related technical equipment, restoring power, fixing damaged towers and replacing concrete foundations.
In addition to the helicopter, Ericsson is supporting its customer SoftBank with 150 satellite phones, 100 of which were shipped March 25. These are being used to coordinate repair work in areas where mobile communication infrastructure has yet to be restored.
Two Ericsson Response volunteers were also dispatched to the region, to support SoftBank in getting the satellite phones up and running. The additional 50 satellite phones were shipped March 29.
The Ericsson Response volunteers are schedule to stay in the region until April 4. They will remain on standby to assist the UN, should that need arise.
Fredrik Alatalo, President of Ericsson Japan, says Ericsson will continue to support its Japanese customers’ efforts to restore communications networks.
“We’ve been in close contact with our customers since the immediate aftermath of the terrible earthquake and tsunami,” he says. “From the outset we have offered our help to customers, with our complete organization in Japan fully committed. Our current efforts, including the chartering of the helicopter and providing satellite phones, are part of that. We will continue to work closely with our customers to support in any way we can.”
Networks in the Tohoku region, that took the biggest impact from the tsunami, continue to be worst affected. Following heavy traffic overload in the immediate aftermath of the disaster, networks in the Tokyo region are currently operating at normal levels, as are the networks south of Tokyo.
Bridging the gap between people and administration in Messina with a Regional SMS Information Service and Ericsson IPX
Messina municipality launches SMS based information for citizens using Ericsson IPX’s campaign manager.
On February 14th the Messina Municipality in Italy announced the launch of its INFOSMS service in collaboration with Ericsson IPX. The customised application allows the broadcast of regional information via SMS creating a new channel of communication between the people and the local government. The service allows users to opt-in via the web and personalise the information they receive. The INFOSMS system can easily be replicated for other regions with IPX not just handling messaging but also management of the subscriber databases.
The system was created partly in response to the floods and mudslides which hit Messina in October 2009. A customised messaging application using the IPX automatic sending system was developed to help improve emergency communications with the people in the region. The service, which is still available, provided a rapid, reliable and accessible service which helped in bringing immediate support to those in need. Recognising the success of utilising the mobile channel in this situation, the INFOSMS solution was developed to help improve communications between the people and administration whilst improving the efficiency and transparency of services offered by the Messina Municipality.
With INFOSMS people opt-in via the Messina Municipality website, where they provide personal information and their mobile phone number. At this point, they can then subscribe to up to four different information channels:
AVVISI – news and alerts relating to the municipality
INFOMETEO – weather forecast information
NEWS – cultural events and institutional news
TRAFFICO – traffic and travel information
Locals are able to subscribe to as many or as few of these services as they like, creating their own personalised news streams. Geographic area can also be selected, adding a further layer of personalisation. Once a user has signed up to INFOSMS, they can manage which channels they will be able to receive and even completely unsubscribe simply by sending an SMS to a dedicated mobile number. The service is completely free to the user and is available only to residents of the Messina municipality.
The INFOSMS solution is based on the Ericsson IPX platform with an automatic SMS sending system and additional applications, tailored to meet the needs of the municipality. IPX provides the web interface which is interconnected to IPX Database Management as well as access to the IPX campaign manager tool which enables the sending of SMS to subscribers. Messina municipality has access to the tools required to operate the service autonomously whilst the subscriber database is stored in the IPX Italy premises where it can be easily maintained and updated.
The INFOSMS solution marks Ericsson IPX’s move into offering blended multi-channel solutions of both Web and SMS and is serving as a pilot for these kinds of services. Whereas IPX has previously provided pure connectivity through SMS, by offering a web interface and database management, the company is able to support regional administrations in offering a digital communication channel to its citizens, in turn driving involvement and interaction by the population in daily institutional activities.
On February 14th the Messina Municipality in Italy announced the launch of its INFOSMS service in collaboration with Ericsson IPX. The customised application allows the broadcast of regional information via SMS creating a new channel of communication between the people and the local government. The service allows users to opt-in via the web and personalise the information they receive. The INFOSMS system can easily be replicated for other regions with IPX not just handling messaging but also management of the subscriber databases.
The system was created partly in response to the floods and mudslides which hit Messina in October 2009. A customised messaging application using the IPX automatic sending system was developed to help improve emergency communications with the people in the region. The service, which is still available, provided a rapid, reliable and accessible service which helped in bringing immediate support to those in need. Recognising the success of utilising the mobile channel in this situation, the INFOSMS solution was developed to help improve communications between the people and administration whilst improving the efficiency and transparency of services offered by the Messina Municipality.
With INFOSMS people opt-in via the Messina Municipality website, where they provide personal information and their mobile phone number. At this point, they can then subscribe to up to four different information channels:
AVVISI – news and alerts relating to the municipality
INFOMETEO – weather forecast information
NEWS – cultural events and institutional news
TRAFFICO – traffic and travel information
Locals are able to subscribe to as many or as few of these services as they like, creating their own personalised news streams. Geographic area can also be selected, adding a further layer of personalisation. Once a user has signed up to INFOSMS, they can manage which channels they will be able to receive and even completely unsubscribe simply by sending an SMS to a dedicated mobile number. The service is completely free to the user and is available only to residents of the Messina municipality.
The INFOSMS solution is based on the Ericsson IPX platform with an automatic SMS sending system and additional applications, tailored to meet the needs of the municipality. IPX provides the web interface which is interconnected to IPX Database Management as well as access to the IPX campaign manager tool which enables the sending of SMS to subscribers. Messina municipality has access to the tools required to operate the service autonomously whilst the subscriber database is stored in the IPX Italy premises where it can be easily maintained and updated.
The INFOSMS solution marks Ericsson IPX’s move into offering blended multi-channel solutions of both Web and SMS and is serving as a pilot for these kinds of services. Whereas IPX has previously provided pure connectivity through SMS, by offering a web interface and database management, the company is able to support regional administrations in offering a digital communication channel to its citizens, in turn driving involvement and interaction by the population in daily institutional activities.
Sony Ericsson's Q1 2011 financial results announcement will be made on Tuesday, April 19 at 07:30 UK time / 08:30 CET, followed by a conference call
Please find below a more detailed breakdown of the corresponding times in other regions:
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED:
19 April 2011
7:30 am UK time (BST)
8:30 am Central European time (CET)
2:00 am US Eastern Time (EST)
3:00 pm Japan Time (JST)
CONFERENCE CALL:
Hosted by the Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Executive Management Team
19 April 2011
3:00 pm UK time (BST)
4:00 pm Central European time (CET)
10:00 am US Eastern time (EST)
11:00 pm Japan time (JST)
WEBCAST:
A live webcast of the conference call will be available at: http://www.ericsson.com/ericsson/investors/
Or please click here to join the webcast directly:
http://www.thomson-webcast.net/uk/dispatching/?event_id=4b5e5eef003bbd95d8de783155a785e0&portal_id=ccec29148a44ec4b8077c845c5b4cbba
The archived webcast will be available approximately one hour after the completion of the conference call.
CALL-IN NUMBERS:
UK and Europe: +44 208 817 9301
Sweden: +46 850 520 270
US: +1 718 354 1226
Japan: +81 335 708 067
Confirmation Number: 4477387
(Participants will have to quote the confirmation code when dialing into the conference)
For a current list of available local and international freephone telephone numbers, CLICK HERE
REPLAY:
A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the conference call until, April 24, 11:59 pm.
UK and Europe: +44 2077696425
Sweden: +46 850520294
US: +1 6306523111
Japan: +81 0120522584
Replay passcode:
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED:
19 April 2011
7:30 am UK time (BST)
8:30 am Central European time (CET)
2:00 am US Eastern Time (EST)
3:00 pm Japan Time (JST)
CONFERENCE CALL:
Hosted by the Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Executive Management Team
19 April 2011
3:00 pm UK time (BST)
4:00 pm Central European time (CET)
10:00 am US Eastern time (EST)
11:00 pm Japan time (JST)
WEBCAST:
A live webcast of the conference call will be available at: http://www.ericsson.com/ericsson/investors/
Or please click here to join the webcast directly:
http://www.thomson-webcast.net/uk/dispatching/?event_id=4b5e5eef003bbd95d8de783155a785e0&portal_id=ccec29148a44ec4b8077c845c5b4cbba
The archived webcast will be available approximately one hour after the completion of the conference call.
CALL-IN NUMBERS:
UK and Europe: +44 208 817 9301
Sweden: +46 850 520 270
US: +1 718 354 1226
Japan: +81 335 708 067
Confirmation Number: 4477387
(Participants will have to quote the confirmation code when dialing into the conference)
For a current list of available local and international freephone telephone numbers, CLICK HERE
REPLAY:
A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the conference call until, April 24, 11:59 pm.
UK and Europe: +44 2077696425
Sweden: +46 850520294
US: +1 6306523111
Japan: +81 0120522584
Replay passcode:
Nokia files second ITC complaint against Apple
Alleges Apple infringes additional Nokia patents in virtually all products
Espoo, Finland - Nokia has filed a further complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging that Apple infringes additional Nokia patents in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players, tablets and computers.
The seven Nokia patents in the new complaint relate to Nokia's pioneering innovations that are now being used by Apple to create key features in its products in the areas of multi-tasking operating systems, data synchronization, positioning, call quality and the use of Bluetooth accessories.
This second ITC complaint follows the initial determination in Nokia's earlier ITC filing, announced by the ITC on Friday, March 25. Nokia does not agree with the ITC's initial determination that there was no violation of Section 337 in that complaint and is waiting to see the full details of the ruling before deciding on the next steps in that case.
In addition to the two ITC complaints, Nokia has filed cases on the same patents and others in Delaware, US and has further cases proceeding in Mannheim, Dusseldorf and the Federal Patent Court in Germany, the UK High Court in London and the District Court of the Hague in the Netherlands, some of which will come to trial in the next few months.
"Our latest ITC filing means we now have 46 Nokia patents in suit against Apple, many filed more than 10 years before Apple made its first iPhone," said Paul Melin, Vice President, Intellectual Property at Nokia. "Nokia is a leading innovator in technologies needed to build great mobile products and Apple must stop building its products using Nokia's proprietary innovation."
During the last two decades, Nokia has invested approximately EUR 43 billion in research and development and built one of the wireless industry's strongest and broadest IPR portfolios, with over 10,000 patent families. Nokia is a world leader in the development of handheld device and mobile communications technologies, which is also demonstrated by Nokia's strong patent position.
Espoo, Finland - Nokia has filed a further complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging that Apple infringes additional Nokia patents in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players, tablets and computers.
The seven Nokia patents in the new complaint relate to Nokia's pioneering innovations that are now being used by Apple to create key features in its products in the areas of multi-tasking operating systems, data synchronization, positioning, call quality and the use of Bluetooth accessories.
This second ITC complaint follows the initial determination in Nokia's earlier ITC filing, announced by the ITC on Friday, March 25. Nokia does not agree with the ITC's initial determination that there was no violation of Section 337 in that complaint and is waiting to see the full details of the ruling before deciding on the next steps in that case.
In addition to the two ITC complaints, Nokia has filed cases on the same patents and others in Delaware, US and has further cases proceeding in Mannheim, Dusseldorf and the Federal Patent Court in Germany, the UK High Court in London and the District Court of the Hague in the Netherlands, some of which will come to trial in the next few months.
"Our latest ITC filing means we now have 46 Nokia patents in suit against Apple, many filed more than 10 years before Apple made its first iPhone," said Paul Melin, Vice President, Intellectual Property at Nokia. "Nokia is a leading innovator in technologies needed to build great mobile products and Apple must stop building its products using Nokia's proprietary innovation."
During the last two decades, Nokia has invested approximately EUR 43 billion in research and development and built one of the wireless industry's strongest and broadest IPR portfolios, with over 10,000 patent families. Nokia is a world leader in the development of handheld device and mobile communications technologies, which is also demonstrated by Nokia's strong patent position.
Yandex launches application for Android Trains
Company Yandex reported that launched the application Trains Smartphone platform Android. The application allows you to find out the schedule of suburban trains for today, tomorrow and every day of the week and at any chosen date. The schedule allows for changes and cancellations of trains.
Your itinerary can be saved in Favorites, at any time to look at departure time, the nearest train. At this point in the application schedule is commuter trains 73 cities of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Lithuania.
Free download Yandeks.Elektrichki for Android can be in Android Market.
As reported by the developers, the first mobile Yandeks.Elektrichki came in August last year - for the iPhone. During this time the application is installed more than 50,000 times.
Your itinerary can be saved in Favorites, at any time to look at departure time, the nearest train. At this point in the application schedule is commuter trains 73 cities of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Lithuania.
Free download Yandeks.Elektrichki for Android can be in Android Market.
As reported by the developers, the first mobile Yandeks.Elektrichki came in August last year - for the iPhone. During this time the application is installed more than 50,000 times.
VimpelCom Ltd.. Announced financial and operating results for the 4 th Quarter and 2010
VimpelCom, Ltd.. "Announced today its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.
Key indicators of the fourth quarter :
Net operating revenues increased by 22% over the same period last year and amounted to 2.8 billion dollars
Adjusted OIBDA reached 1.3 billion U.S. dollars (an increase of 15% over the same period last year), consolidated OIBDA margin of 44.5%
Net profit attributable to VimpelCom, Ltd.. "Amounted to 461.2 million U.S. dollars (growth by 62,7% compared to the same period last year)
Operating cash flow was $ 769 million U.S. dollars (an increase of 2,4% compared to the same period last year)
Key Indicators 2010 :
The total number of subscriber contracts in the mobile segment grew to 92.7 million (an increase of 43,5% over the same period last year), the number of subscribers' contracts in a segment of broadband access - up to 3.8 million (an increase of 66.2% by compared with the same period last year)
Net operating revenue increased by 20,8% compared to same period last year and reached 10.5 billion U.S. dollars
Adjusted OIBDA reached 4.9 billion U.S. dollars (growth by 15,4% compared to same period last year), consolidated OIBDA margin of 46.9%
Net profit attributable to VimpelCom, Ltd.. "Amounted to 1.7 billion dollars (growth by 49,2% compared to the same period last year)
Operating cash flow was $ 3.7 billion (an increase of 4,5% compared to the same period last year)
Capital expenditures amounted to 2.2 billion U.S. dollars, the ratio of CAPEX to revenues was 21.2%, demonstrating a significant increase in the fourth quarter of 2010
Net debt for the year decreased by 0.7 billion dollars
Are declared and paid interim dividend of 850 million U.S. dollars, the payment of additional final dividend is expected later in 2011
Key indicators of the fourth quarter :
Net operating revenues increased by 22% over the same period last year and amounted to 2.8 billion dollars
Adjusted OIBDA reached 1.3 billion U.S. dollars (an increase of 15% over the same period last year), consolidated OIBDA margin of 44.5%
Net profit attributable to VimpelCom, Ltd.. "Amounted to 461.2 million U.S. dollars (growth by 62,7% compared to the same period last year)
Operating cash flow was $ 769 million U.S. dollars (an increase of 2,4% compared to the same period last year)
Key Indicators 2010 :
The total number of subscriber contracts in the mobile segment grew to 92.7 million (an increase of 43,5% over the same period last year), the number of subscribers' contracts in a segment of broadband access - up to 3.8 million (an increase of 66.2% by compared with the same period last year)
Net operating revenue increased by 20,8% compared to same period last year and reached 10.5 billion U.S. dollars
Adjusted OIBDA reached 4.9 billion U.S. dollars (growth by 15,4% compared to same period last year), consolidated OIBDA margin of 46.9%
Net profit attributable to VimpelCom, Ltd.. "Amounted to 1.7 billion dollars (growth by 49,2% compared to the same period last year)
Operating cash flow was $ 3.7 billion (an increase of 4,5% compared to the same period last year)
Capital expenditures amounted to 2.2 billion U.S. dollars, the ratio of CAPEX to revenues was 21.2%, demonstrating a significant increase in the fourth quarter of 2010
Net debt for the year decreased by 0.7 billion dollars
Are declared and paid interim dividend of 850 million U.S. dollars, the payment of additional final dividend is expected later in 2011
Sprint opposes the planned acquisition of AT & T T-Mobile USA
The third-largest U.S. mobile operator Sprint Nextel has announced its opposition to the acquisition of AT & T for $ 39 billion of the operator T-Mobile USA. The deal, according to Sprint Nextel, requires approval from the Ministry of Justice (USA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and will cause many congressional hearings.
According to the same operator, the above acquisition would nullify all the progress made almost thirty years ago, the efforts (by governments and courts) to create competition, innovation, jobs and investment in the telecommunications market. Sprint Nextel believes that if the deal is approved, then in the U.S. duopoly arises in the face of the operators AT & T and Verizon, which will receive control over the market wireless technologies, and will not allow other telecommunications carriers to competitive politics.
According to the same operator, the above acquisition would nullify all the progress made almost thirty years ago, the efforts (by governments and courts) to create competition, innovation, jobs and investment in the telecommunications market. Sprint Nextel believes that if the deal is approved, then in the U.S. duopoly arises in the face of the operators AT & T and Verizon, which will receive control over the market wireless technologies, and will not allow other telecommunications carriers to competitive politics.
MTS and Facebook launched a service free alerts
Operator MTS and Facebook announce the launch of the service free SMS-notifications with social networking site. The new service enables MTS subscribers - users of Facebook social network for free to receive information about messages, comments, invitations to friends and other news from the site facebook.com to your mobile phone as an SMS-alert.
To connect the service, users simply go to your page in Facebook, to enable the option of mobile alerts by entering your mobile phone number. Information about new posts, comments, photos and other events will come to a specified number in an SMS-alert. In the system settings you can choose to receive SMS-notifications, user-friendly time. Incoming SMS-notification to the social networking site facebook.com is free.
In the SMS-message, which will come to the phone number will be displayed a notice of coming events, and links to the mobile version of facebook.com. The cost of Internet connectivity for a link in the message will be charged in accordance with the tariff plan.
To connect the service, users simply go to your page in Facebook, to enable the option of mobile alerts by entering your mobile phone number. Information about new posts, comments, photos and other events will come to a specified number in an SMS-alert. In the system settings you can choose to receive SMS-notifications, user-friendly time. Incoming SMS-notification to the social networking site facebook.com is free.
In the SMS-message, which will come to the phone number will be displayed a notice of coming events, and links to the mobile version of facebook.com. The cost of Internet connectivity for a link in the message will be charged in accordance with the tariff plan.
"The Messenger" and the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc represent smartphone
"The Messenger" and Sony Ericsson announced that the flagship Sony Ericsson smartphone based on the new OS Android 2.3 Gingerbread will be sold only at the centers of mobile communications, "The Messenger" and the online store svyaznoy.ru during April 2011. Launched a campaign scheduled for April 11. Make a pre-order model is now at a special promotional website at http://www.svyaznoy.ru/promo/arc .
Recall, Sony Ericsson Xperia arc - is the first smartphone line Xperia, which appeared in 2011. The smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm processor with 1 GHz, touch-screen 4.2-inch diagonal with a resolution 854h480 points, 8-megapixel camera with a matrix of Sony Exmor R and video recording to HD-resolution, a slot for microSD memory cards and batteries 1500 mAh. RAM size up to 512 MB. The device supports multitouch technology.
The set includes a rechargeable battery, stereo headset, MicroSD memory card to 16 GB, HDMI cable, MicroUSB for charging, syncing and transferring files, the unit charger and user manual. Dimensions smartphone - 125h63h9 mm, weight - 117 grams. The phone comes in two colors - black and blue and silver. The cost of Sony Ericsson Xperia arc will be 25 990 rubles.
Recall, Sony Ericsson Xperia arc - is the first smartphone line Xperia, which appeared in 2011. The smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm processor with 1 GHz, touch-screen 4.2-inch diagonal with a resolution 854h480 points, 8-megapixel camera with a matrix of Sony Exmor R and video recording to HD-resolution, a slot for microSD memory cards and batteries 1500 mAh. RAM size up to 512 MB. The device supports multitouch technology.
The set includes a rechargeable battery, stereo headset, MicroSD memory card to 16 GB, HDMI cable, MicroUSB for charging, syncing and transferring files, the unit charger and user manual. Dimensions smartphone - 125h63h9 mm, weight - 117 grams. The phone comes in two colors - black and blue and silver. The cost of Sony Ericsson Xperia arc will be 25 990 rubles.
Smartphones Nokia C5-C7 03 and Nokia in the salons of MTS in a new color
Operator MTS said the start of sales in its own retail chain Symbian-smartphones MTS Nokia C5-03 and Nokia C7 in an exclusive body colors, with pre-installed applications MTS and mobile internet for free for six months for MTS.
MTS smartphone Nokia C5-03 is available in white and gray only in the salons of the MTS. Smartphone is in the form of compact monoblock with resistive color touch screen 3.2 inches, virtual QWERTY-keyboard. The device works in networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE / HSDPA, supports streaming video, provides full-featured access to web-pages and social networks, including through the Wi-Fi connection. Phone owner can personalize your phone, using branded themes, wallpapers MTS and shortcuts menu. The phone has preloaded mobile application services, "Easy Payment», «Red Box», «Mobile Mail, MTS catalog, MTS Navigator. Keyboard shortcuts to those applications are located in the main menu of the phone. Cost MTS smartphone Nokia C5-03 in retail MTS is 8750 rubles, in the online shop www.shop.mts.ru - 7890 rubles.
Smartphone Nokia C7 in the body brown with preloaded wallpaper from MTS, widgets and buttons of "hot" to access popular services of MTS to use e-mail, paving the route of making payments by mobile phone and others are also available only in retail stores MTS. The device has a capacitive touch screen diagonal of 3.5 inch, 8 megapixel camera on. Cost Nokia C7 in salons retail MTS is 13,600 rubles, an online store www. shop.mts.ru - 13,390 rubles.
MTS Smartphones Nokia C5-03 and Nokia C7 is not SIM-locked and ready to work in networks of all operators. On the phone manufacturer's warranty - 12 months. Smartphones Buying MTS Nokia C5-03 and Nokia C7 in the salons of MTS, MTS subscribers receive bonus points that can be redeemed for free packets of Internet traffic from the catalog of awards MTS Bonus.
MTS smartphone Nokia C5-03 is available in white and gray only in the salons of the MTS. Smartphone is in the form of compact monoblock with resistive color touch screen 3.2 inches, virtual QWERTY-keyboard. The device works in networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE / HSDPA, supports streaming video, provides full-featured access to web-pages and social networks, including through the Wi-Fi connection. Phone owner can personalize your phone, using branded themes, wallpapers MTS and shortcuts menu. The phone has preloaded mobile application services, "Easy Payment», «Red Box», «Mobile Mail, MTS catalog, MTS Navigator. Keyboard shortcuts to those applications are located in the main menu of the phone. Cost MTS smartphone Nokia C5-03 in retail MTS is 8750 rubles, in the online shop www.shop.mts.ru - 7890 rubles.
Smartphone Nokia C7 in the body brown with preloaded wallpaper from MTS, widgets and buttons of "hot" to access popular services of MTS to use e-mail, paving the route of making payments by mobile phone and others are also available only in retail stores MTS. The device has a capacitive touch screen diagonal of 3.5 inch, 8 megapixel camera on. Cost Nokia C7 in salons retail MTS is 13,600 rubles, an online store www. shop.mts.ru - 13,390 rubles.
MTS Smartphones Nokia C5-03 and Nokia C7 is not SIM-locked and ready to work in networks of all operators. On the phone manufacturer's warranty - 12 months. Smartphones Buying MTS Nokia C5-03 and Nokia C7 in the salons of MTS, MTS subscribers receive bonus points that can be redeemed for free packets of Internet traffic from the catalog of awards MTS Bonus.
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Conference WWDC 2011 Apple developers will begin June 6
Apple has announced that the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be held from 6 to 10 June at the Exhibition Complex Moscone West in San Francisco. At this time in the five-day conference program Apple will introduce its vision for the future of operating systems iOS and Mac OS, including demonstrations of new types of applications that developers can create and later, using new methods for developing Apple - for their study, Apple engineers will conduct more than 100 technical sessions .
Developers of mobile applications will be able to see the latest innovations and opportunities in iOS and learn how to significantly improve the functionality, performance and design their applications. Developers for Mac will be able to see and explore ways to develop applications of new global standards for Mac OS X Lion, using new technologies and opportunities. Developers the opportunity to show your own code Apple engineers in the classroom and work on it together to improve their applications.
At the conference, WWDC 2011 will take place, including the announcement of results Apple Design Awards - Award Apple's design, which determines the winners among the applications for the iPad, iPhone and Mac based on criteria such as technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design. Buy a ticket party, and get detailed information about the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2011, please visit developer.apple.com / WWDC .
Developers of mobile applications will be able to see the latest innovations and opportunities in iOS and learn how to significantly improve the functionality, performance and design their applications. Developers for Mac will be able to see and explore ways to develop applications of new global standards for Mac OS X Lion, using new technologies and opportunities. Developers the opportunity to show your own code Apple engineers in the classroom and work on it together to improve their applications.
At the conference, WWDC 2011 will take place, including the announcement of results Apple Design Awards - Award Apple's design, which determines the winners among the applications for the iPad, iPhone and Mac based on criteria such as technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design. Buy a ticket party, and get detailed information about the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2011, please visit developer.apple.com / WWDC .
aptop Qoo! Adroit: thin and with a DVD-drive
The company has prepared a notebook 3Q Qoo! Adroit, which differs little thick, but at the same time, equipped with an optical drive with DVD recording capability. The model is based on energy-efficient Intel-SULV, equipped with 14-inch display and supports the wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. In addition, the notebook can be delivered with the operating system, Windows 7, so even without the software platform (the user can install it as you wish). Qoo! Adroit without OS, with 2 GB of RAM and 320 GB hard drive will cost $ 580, the device is available in black and white colors.
Features Qoo! Adroit:
Operating system: Windows 7 or not the OS
Processor: Intel SU4100 (1,3 GHz)
Display: 14-inch, 1366x768 dots
Memory: 4 GB
Hard drive: 750 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-RW
Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n
Web-camera: 1,3 Mp
Battery life: Up to 4 hours
Weight: 2,1 kg
Features Qoo! Adroit:
Operating system: Windows 7 or not the OS
Processor: Intel SU4100 (1,3 GHz)
Display: 14-inch, 1366x768 dots
Memory: 4 GB
Hard drive: 750 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-RW
Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n
Web-camera: 1,3 Mp
Battery life: Up to 4 hours
Weight: 2,1 kg
Dell Alienware M14x: a new gaming laptop
Released information that Dell plans to release another laptop brand Alienware. The new game model Dell Alienware M14x built on chips Intel Core Second Generation, ranging from Intel Core i3-2310M and finishing strong i7-2820QM. True, the plot device is not reported, but it is obviously a discrete and quite productive. The notebook is also equipped with 1 to 4 GB of RAM (DDR3, 1333 MHz), as well as a disk drive can be used up to 750 GB HDD (7200 rpm) or SSD up to 256 GB.
Dell Alienware M14x is equipped with 14-inch display with two options resolution - 1920x1080 or 1366x768 pixels. In addition, the laptop supports wireless LTE and WiMax (obviously an option), but because SiBeam WirelessHD it can send content Full HD on an external screen wirelessly. Battery for Dell Alienware M14x 8-cell, and in those colors - black and red. The device will be sold in the second quarter of this year.
Dell Alienware M14x is equipped with 14-inch display with two options resolution - 1920x1080 or 1366x768 pixels. In addition, the laptop supports wireless LTE and WiMax (obviously an option), but because SiBeam WirelessHD it can send content Full HD on an external screen wirelessly. Battery for Dell Alienware M14x 8-cell, and in those colors - black and red. The device will be sold in the second quarter of this year.
Sky Link opens holiday season in the Khabarovsk Krai
Operator Sky Link in anticipation of the summer season began connecting to the new voice tariff plan "Suburbs". The tariff provides unlimited calls to subscribers of Sky Link and fixed Khabarovsk and the Khabarovsk Krai in the subscription fee of 450 rubles a month.
Tariff plan "Suburban" allows the subscriber unlimited calls to subscribers of Sky Link Khabarovsk Territory, as well as fixed-line phones in the region. Subscription fee - 450 rubles per month. Cost per minute of outgoing calls to other mobile operators in the Khabarovsk Territory is 1.5 ruble. Cost of 1 MB of data during the day - 4 rubles, at night - 1,5 ruble. Tariffication of 4 RUR / MB performed in the interval from 8:00 to 0:00. From 0:00 to 8:00 is applied charging 1.5 euro / MB.
Tariff plan "Suburban" allows the subscriber unlimited calls to subscribers of Sky Link Khabarovsk Territory, as well as fixed-line phones in the region. Subscription fee - 450 rubles per month. Cost per minute of outgoing calls to other mobile operators in the Khabarovsk Territory is 1.5 ruble. Cost of 1 MB of data during the day - 4 rubles, at night - 1,5 ruble. Tariffication of 4 RUR / MB performed in the interval from 8:00 to 0:00. From 0:00 to 8:00 is applied charging 1.5 euro / MB.
Unlocking the boot loader in the new Xperia™ smartphones
With its new generation of 2011 Xperia™ smartphones, Sony Ericsson will allow advanced developers to unlock the boot loader in a secure and legal way. We will enable this opportunity later this spring, although it will only be possible for certain releases of these phones.
Find out the details after the jump.
Over the few last years, Sony Ericsson has received several requests from the Android™ community to allow advanced developers to unlock the boot loader of their phones. Up to now, the answer has been “No”. The reason is that we haven’t had a secure technical solution in place to support this. Furthermore, the boot loader could not be shared since that would violate important business agreements with many of our partners, such as operator customers and developers who want to protect their apps and games from being ripped from the secure area in the phones.
But we are developing a solution for this. It will be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases of our 2011 Xperia™ phones, such as Xperia™ arc, Xperia™ neo, Xperia™ pro and Xperia™ PLAY. But it is important to point out that this will only be possible for certain releases of the phones. Basically, your phone has to fulfill a number of requirements. For example, you can’t unlock the boot loader if you have a SIM lock protected phone.
There are other requirements as well, depending on your market and the original configuration of your phone. The only way to determine if you can unlock the boot loader for your phone is to connect your phone to the Fastboot tool in the Android™ SDK. If your phone can connect to Fastboot, the boot loader can be unlocked. For earlier products such as the Xperia™ X10, we cannot allow the boot loader to be unlocked due to technical and legal reasons.
Also, please note that you may void the warranty of your phone if you unlock the boot loader. See your phone’s warranty statement for details. Additionally, due to the modified phone software, Sony Ericsson’s repair network may not be able to properly test and repair your phone according to our normal procedures. Consequently, if Sony Ericsson does perform a warranty repair, Sony Ericsson may charge you a handling fee for any additional incurred costs due to your modification of the software.
If you unlock the boot loader and then flash a custom unsigned ROM to your phone, the custom unsigned ROM will not have gone through the thorough tests that we run for each phone and software version that we release. Because of that, the custom unsigned ROM might not work properly on your phone. Certain functions may cease to work, and the performance of the device might not be ideal. You might damage your phone permanently. In worst case, it will cause physical injuries or material damage, for example, due to the phone overheating.
Therefore, you should only unlock the boot loader of your phone if you are an advanced developer with good knowledge of the technology and risks involved. We strongly recommend that standard users NOT unlock the boot loader, as it is not needed. We are proud to deliver great phone experiences through our rigorously tested and official software releases.
However, we hope that this is a useful service for advanced developers, and demonstrates that Sony Ericsson is listening to and working with the open developer world. We will provide more details about this service later this spring. Stay tuned for more information…
Karl-Johan Dahlström
Senior Program Architect at Sony Ericsson
Find out the details after the jump.
Over the few last years, Sony Ericsson has received several requests from the Android™ community to allow advanced developers to unlock the boot loader of their phones. Up to now, the answer has been “No”. The reason is that we haven’t had a secure technical solution in place to support this. Furthermore, the boot loader could not be shared since that would violate important business agreements with many of our partners, such as operator customers and developers who want to protect their apps and games from being ripped from the secure area in the phones.
But we are developing a solution for this. It will be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases of our 2011 Xperia™ phones, such as Xperia™ arc, Xperia™ neo, Xperia™ pro and Xperia™ PLAY. But it is important to point out that this will only be possible for certain releases of the phones. Basically, your phone has to fulfill a number of requirements. For example, you can’t unlock the boot loader if you have a SIM lock protected phone.
There are other requirements as well, depending on your market and the original configuration of your phone. The only way to determine if you can unlock the boot loader for your phone is to connect your phone to the Fastboot tool in the Android™ SDK. If your phone can connect to Fastboot, the boot loader can be unlocked. For earlier products such as the Xperia™ X10, we cannot allow the boot loader to be unlocked due to technical and legal reasons.
Also, please note that you may void the warranty of your phone if you unlock the boot loader. See your phone’s warranty statement for details. Additionally, due to the modified phone software, Sony Ericsson’s repair network may not be able to properly test and repair your phone according to our normal procedures. Consequently, if Sony Ericsson does perform a warranty repair, Sony Ericsson may charge you a handling fee for any additional incurred costs due to your modification of the software.
If you unlock the boot loader and then flash a custom unsigned ROM to your phone, the custom unsigned ROM will not have gone through the thorough tests that we run for each phone and software version that we release. Because of that, the custom unsigned ROM might not work properly on your phone. Certain functions may cease to work, and the performance of the device might not be ideal. You might damage your phone permanently. In worst case, it will cause physical injuries or material damage, for example, due to the phone overheating.
Therefore, you should only unlock the boot loader of your phone if you are an advanced developer with good knowledge of the technology and risks involved. We strongly recommend that standard users NOT unlock the boot loader, as it is not needed. We are proud to deliver great phone experiences through our rigorously tested and official software releases.
However, we hope that this is a useful service for advanced developers, and demonstrates that Sony Ericsson is listening to and working with the open developer world. We will provide more details about this service later this spring. Stay tuned for more information…
Karl-Johan Dahlström
Senior Program Architect at Sony Ericsson
"Cloud" services Amazon Cloud Drive and Cloud Player
Amazon launched a service company play streaming music Cloud Player . He works as a web-browser on both PC and Mac (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Chrome), and on smart phones running the operating system Android. Cloud Player for Android application is integrated with Amazon MP3, through which you can also buy music at Amazon MP3 Store. The service supports audio formats such as AAC and MP3, and music it can take from this server Amazon, which users download it by another new service - Amazon Cloud Drive.
Cloud Drive - an online storage service data, which you can download not only music but videos, photos, documents and so forth. It is true that access to it can only be obtained through the web-browser on your computer. Available free of charge up to 5 GB of file storage or 20 GB when buying from online retailers Amazon a music album. If the user wants to increase volume, then for 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1000 GB, he will have to pay $ 20, $ 50, $ 100, $ 200, $ 500 or $ 1000 per year, respectively. In this new music purchased at Amazon MP3, the user can be stored in a Cloud Drive for free, it is not included in these fee-based quotas.
Cloud Drive - an online storage service data, which you can download not only music but videos, photos, documents and so forth. It is true that access to it can only be obtained through the web-browser on your computer. Available free of charge up to 5 GB of file storage or 20 GB when buying from online retailers Amazon a music album. If the user wants to increase volume, then for 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1000 GB, he will have to pay $ 20, $ 50, $ 100, $ 200, $ 500 or $ 1000 per year, respectively. In this new music purchased at Amazon MP3, the user can be stored in a Cloud Drive for free, it is not included in these fee-based quotas.
HTC Evo 3D still come out in Europe
We have already mentioned that HTC has not confirmed the release version of GSM-smartphone HTC Evo 3D, at least in the near future. However, in the long run such a device is still being planned. According to a report that appears in the French micro-blog Twitter HTC, Smartphone HTC Evo 3D for the region is prepared and he even retain its name. It is doubtful whether the model will be released only in France, most likely, we are talking about the European issue as a whole. Accordingly, the device should work in networks GSM / UMTS.
Is not reported when exactly will the European version of HTC Evo 3D and how much it will cost. Apparently, the new model will retain their essential characteristics, including the 1.2-GHz dual-core processor, operating system, Android 2.3, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB of flash memory and so on, and most importantly - 4.3-inch touch screen capable demonstrate three-dimensional image. Here are just a support network WiMax, as the American counterpart, is unlikely to be realized.
Is not reported when exactly will the European version of HTC Evo 3D and how much it will cost. Apparently, the new model will retain their essential characteristics, including the 1.2-GHz dual-core processor, operating system, Android 2.3, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB of flash memory and so on, and most importantly - 4.3-inch touch screen capable demonstrate three-dimensional image. Here are just a support network WiMax, as the American counterpart, is unlikely to be realized.
3/28/11
Apple Worldwide Developers Conference to Kick Off June 6 at Moscone West in San Francisco
CUPERTINO, California—Apple® announced that it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) June 6 through June 10 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. At this year’s five-day conference Apple will unveil the future of iOS and Mac OS®, including exciting demonstrations of the new kinds of apps that developers can build using Apple’s advanced frameworks and more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers.
“At this year’s conference we are going to unveil the future of iOS and Mac OS,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “If you are an iOS or Mac OS X software developer, this is the event that you do not want to miss.”
Mobile developers will be able to explore the latest innovations and capabilities of iOS and learn how to greatly enhance the functionality, performance and design of their apps. Mac® developers will see and learn how to develop world-class Mac OS X Lion applications using its latest technologies and capabilities. Developers can even bring their code to the labs and work with Apple engineers, applying development techniques and best-practices to enhance their apps.
Activities at Apple’s WWDC 2011 include:
more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers on a wide range of technology-specific topics for developing, deploying and integrating the latest iOS and Mac OS technologies;
over 1,000 Apple engineers providing developers with code-level assistance, insight into optimal development techniques, and guidance on how they can make the most of iOS and Mac OS technologies in their apps;
the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow iPad®, iPhone® and Mac developers from around the world; and
Apple Design Awards which recognize iPad, iPhone and Mac apps that demonstrate technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design.
Go to the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2011 website (developer.apple.com/wwdc) to purchase tickets, as well as for updates and more information.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
“At this year’s conference we are going to unveil the future of iOS and Mac OS,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “If you are an iOS or Mac OS X software developer, this is the event that you do not want to miss.”
Mobile developers will be able to explore the latest innovations and capabilities of iOS and learn how to greatly enhance the functionality, performance and design of their apps. Mac® developers will see and learn how to develop world-class Mac OS X Lion applications using its latest technologies and capabilities. Developers can even bring their code to the labs and work with Apple engineers, applying development techniques and best-practices to enhance their apps.
Activities at Apple’s WWDC 2011 include:
more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers on a wide range of technology-specific topics for developing, deploying and integrating the latest iOS and Mac OS technologies;
over 1,000 Apple engineers providing developers with code-level assistance, insight into optimal development techniques, and guidance on how they can make the most of iOS and Mac OS technologies in their apps;
the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow iPad®, iPhone® and Mac developers from around the world; and
Apple Design Awards which recognize iPad, iPhone and Mac apps that demonstrate technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design.
Go to the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2011 website (developer.apple.com/wwdc) to purchase tickets, as well as for updates and more information.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
Leading MBA students complete Networked Society tech challenge
The boldest strategic recommendations to Ericsson for alliances and acquisitions in energy and healthcare earned the top prize in the Sixth Annual International Tech Strategy Business Case Competition, held on March 24-26, 2011 at Boston University.
The winning team of four students from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada consisted of Hussein Govani, James Larsen, Daniel Moro and Paul von Martels. Standing behind an oversized cardboard check symbolizing the team’s USD 25,000 win, von Martels explained their tactics: "We decided we needed to be bold and say that Ericsson needs to become fully integrated, from devices all the way to the cloud.
"Even though there are opportunities for natural, organic growth, we decided that Ericsson should be looking for partnerships and acquisitions," he said. "We researched and screened and came up with two companies we thought were beneficial to Ericsson."
The problem that the teams faced for this version of the business case competition was how to devise Ericsson’s strategy for doing business specifically with the energy and healthcare sectors in the Networked Society. After they presented their results at the semi-finals stage, the groups were mixed up and then teamed with participants from Global Perspectives Leadership Program to propose applications in either energy or healthcare.
Kristoffer Sjöström, Head of Security Operations at Ericsson and a member of the company’s Global Perspectives Leadership program, said: "We understood fairly quickly that we had very different backgrounds. Those of us from Ericsson were very strong in telecoms, and some other team members were strong in marketing or engineering, so we leveraged our different capabilities."
Sarah Friedman, a student from Haas School of Business at the University of California in Berkeley, said the mix was a great idea. "The ideas we started with are pretty far from what we presented in the end," she added. "We stepped outside the box and came up with different conclusions,” she explained, adding that this part of the competition would be the one she would remember the most.
In the early afternoon, Georges Antoun, VP Product Area IP and Broadband at Ericsson and Mike Lawson, Professor and Senior Associate Dean at the Boston University School of Management, judged the entries. Winners included a team that came up with a healthcare app for pets.
The main competitors, however, were center-stage again by the evening. Ericsson’s Andreea Timberlake, VP Program Management at Region North America based in Dallas, Texas, judged them for the second year in a row. "I think the specificity of the case this year within healthcare and energy allowed people to do more research and find more facts and figures. That stood out," she said.
Timberlake praised the winners for daring to make a strong recommendation and for identifying Ericsson as an architect, not just a player, in the Networked Society.
All competitors had been up for 24 hours straight, but these Canadians were not planning on catching up on sleep just yet.
Team member James Larsen admitted: "The hockey team is in town and we thought we’d celebrate with them first before going home."
The winning team of four students from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada consisted of Hussein Govani, James Larsen, Daniel Moro and Paul von Martels. Standing behind an oversized cardboard check symbolizing the team’s USD 25,000 win, von Martels explained their tactics: "We decided we needed to be bold and say that Ericsson needs to become fully integrated, from devices all the way to the cloud.
"Even though there are opportunities for natural, organic growth, we decided that Ericsson should be looking for partnerships and acquisitions," he said. "We researched and screened and came up with two companies we thought were beneficial to Ericsson."
The problem that the teams faced for this version of the business case competition was how to devise Ericsson’s strategy for doing business specifically with the energy and healthcare sectors in the Networked Society. After they presented their results at the semi-finals stage, the groups were mixed up and then teamed with participants from Global Perspectives Leadership Program to propose applications in either energy or healthcare.
Kristoffer Sjöström, Head of Security Operations at Ericsson and a member of the company’s Global Perspectives Leadership program, said: "We understood fairly quickly that we had very different backgrounds. Those of us from Ericsson were very strong in telecoms, and some other team members were strong in marketing or engineering, so we leveraged our different capabilities."
Sarah Friedman, a student from Haas School of Business at the University of California in Berkeley, said the mix was a great idea. "The ideas we started with are pretty far from what we presented in the end," she added. "We stepped outside the box and came up with different conclusions,” she explained, adding that this part of the competition would be the one she would remember the most.
In the early afternoon, Georges Antoun, VP Product Area IP and Broadband at Ericsson and Mike Lawson, Professor and Senior Associate Dean at the Boston University School of Management, judged the entries. Winners included a team that came up with a healthcare app for pets.
The main competitors, however, were center-stage again by the evening. Ericsson’s Andreea Timberlake, VP Program Management at Region North America based in Dallas, Texas, judged them for the second year in a row. "I think the specificity of the case this year within healthcare and energy allowed people to do more research and find more facts and figures. That stood out," she said.
Timberlake praised the winners for daring to make a strong recommendation and for identifying Ericsson as an architect, not just a player, in the Networked Society.
All competitors had been up for 24 hours straight, but these Canadians were not planning on catching up on sleep just yet.
Team member James Larsen admitted: "The hockey team is in town and we thought we’d celebrate with them first before going home."
Service Yandex started SMS-informing
Company Yandex has announced a new service opportunities Yandex.Money - began to provide the SMS-notifications on transactions Yandex.Money. It looks pretty much the same as banking SMS-information: when in purse money comes, the user receives SMS. When the user spends the money, he also get SMS. It will cost 20 rubles a month. If the user need only SMS on completion, or just about payments, you can choose just one thing - the number of posts for money services are not independent.
Each SMS-notification will specify the account balance, so that the user will always see how much money they have left. And SMS-information is especially useful if you use the deferred payment. When money from a terminal or ATM reach the purse, and Yandex comply with the order, the user immediately knows about it.
To connect the SMS-information, you must attach your mobile to your account in Yandex. While the service is running for the Russian telephone numbers, but the developers are hoping in the future to expand the geography. You can subscribe for one month, three months, six months or a year, towards the end of the term will receive a reminder. Telephone tied to the account, you can change, and then the notification will be sent to the new number.
Each SMS-notification will specify the account balance, so that the user will always see how much money they have left. And SMS-information is especially useful if you use the deferred payment. When money from a terminal or ATM reach the purse, and Yandex comply with the order, the user immediately knows about it.
To connect the SMS-information, you must attach your mobile to your account in Yandex. While the service is running for the Russian telephone numbers, but the developers are hoping in the future to expand the geography. You can subscribe for one month, three months, six months or a year, towards the end of the term will receive a reminder. Telephone tied to the account, you can change, and then the notification will be sent to the new number.
MTS and Intracom Telecom announced a partnership to modernize the network of MTS
Operator MTS and Intracom Telecom, a subsidiary of Sitronics, announced a partnership to modernize the MTS network the third generation. Intracom Telecom will provide MTS radioplatformu OmniBAS Native Ethernet and radio relay system Intralink, and Tellabs equipment to upgrade 3G network for MTS Technologies Mobile Backhaul.
In the framework of Intracom Telecom will deliver to the MTS network in the Volga and Southern Russia radioplatformu OmniBAS Native Ethernet, which will become an important element in the way IP-network migration 3G MTS and a possible further upgrade to 4G/LTE. OmniBAS platform supports high-performance processing technology for traffic by using IP-bandwidth channels, providing high quality and maximum availability of operator services.
In addition, Intracom Telecom will provide MTS equipment Tellabs 8600 series and ensure its installation, testing, commissioning and technical support to the transport network of MTS, which operates on a technology Mobile BackHaul. This equipment provides the best market opportunities for Ethernet-switching and has a broad set of interface modules that can support the work of IP-ports with their high density, providing a smooth transition from 2G/3G networks to 4G and LTE. Before implementing solutions MTS, together with Intracom Telecom, and Tellabs have conducted extensive field research, which confirmed the advantages of the selected solution.
In the framework of Intracom Telecom will deliver to the MTS network in the Volga and Southern Russia radioplatformu OmniBAS Native Ethernet, which will become an important element in the way IP-network migration 3G MTS and a possible further upgrade to 4G/LTE. OmniBAS platform supports high-performance processing technology for traffic by using IP-bandwidth channels, providing high quality and maximum availability of operator services.
In addition, Intracom Telecom will provide MTS equipment Tellabs 8600 series and ensure its installation, testing, commissioning and technical support to the transport network of MTS, which operates on a technology Mobile BackHaul. This equipment provides the best market opportunities for Ethernet-switching and has a broad set of interface modules that can support the work of IP-ports with their high density, providing a smooth transition from 2G/3G networks to 4G and LTE. Before implementing solutions MTS, together with Intracom Telecom, and Tellabs have conducted extensive field research, which confirmed the advantages of the selected solution.
In the Amazon Appstore appeared Android emulator
In the online store Amazon Appstore, which sells applications for the operating system Android, a functionality test them in a simulator smartphone (Test Drive). Recall, Amazon Appstore opened recently, just last week.
While the possibility of Test Drive is available only to U.S.. This feature can be very useful: it will first test the software and then buy it if the experiment proves successful. On the application page in the directory Amazon Appstore a key Test Drive, which runs the emulator smartphone with the application.
Service operates in real time, it responds to pressing the mouse on the screen smartphone that replicate clicking on the touchscreen. That is, the application works as it should work on this smartphone, just a browser on your computer. For work of this function corresponds to web-service Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). It is likely that testing the program so the user will gain more confidence in buying it, rather, be able to choose what they really need and abandon unnecessary applications.
While the possibility of Test Drive is available only to U.S.. This feature can be very useful: it will first test the software and then buy it if the experiment proves successful. On the application page in the directory Amazon Appstore a key Test Drive, which runs the emulator smartphone with the application.
Service operates in real time, it responds to pressing the mouse on the screen smartphone that replicate clicking on the touchscreen. That is, the application works as it should work on this smartphone, just a browser on your computer. For work of this function corresponds to web-service Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). It is likely that testing the program so the user will gain more confidence in buying it, rather, be able to choose what they really need and abandon unnecessary applications.
Business Notebook Toshiba Tecra A11-1HZ
Toshiba has introduced to the European market for business-notebook Tecra A11-1HZ. The model is equipped with 15.6-inch display, built on a processor Intel Core i3-380M and is running Windows 7 Professional. The device has an average performance and is just the thing to work tasks. Strong multimedia capabilities of the laptop is not provided, inter alia, integrated graphics - Intel GMA HD, but its value is not increased too. According to the company, Toshiba Tecra A11-1HZ available in Europe for a suggested price of 769 euros.
Features Toshiba Tecra A11-1HZ:
Display: 15.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels
Processor: Intel Core i3-380M (2,53 GHz)
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional
Memory: 4 GB
HDD 320 GB
Optical Drive: DVD
Wireless communication: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Blueooth 2.1
Gigabit Ethernet
HD web-camera
Port mini DisplayPort
Express Card slot
Weight: 2,5 kg
Features Toshiba Tecra A11-1HZ:
Display: 15.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels
Processor: Intel Core i3-380M (2,53 GHz)
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional
Memory: 4 GB
HDD 320 GB
Optical Drive: DVD
Wireless communication: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Blueooth 2.1
Gigabit Ethernet
HD web-camera
Port mini DisplayPort
Express Card slot
Weight: 2,5 kg
Noise-canceling headphones with Pioneer SE-NC31C-k
Pioneer has introduced another model of headphones with active noise cancellation system. It is remarkable that unlike the vast majority of these headphones is a no-ear headphones rather impressive size, but is a compact model plug-in headphones. Pioneer SE-NC31C-k have a membrane with a diameter 14.2 mm and equipped with a set of adapters suitable for use with any modern audio device.
For the system of active noise they, like their larger counterparts, use additional energy source, which in this case is an ordinary AAA batteries. The standard battery provides up to 120 hours of music listening. In addition, the system can be disabled or it can not be tapped if the battery of the village. When the system noise, Pioneer claims that up to 90% of external noise can be effectively silenced and will not affect the sound quality. In addition to a set of adapters have a set of four sets of interchangeable inserts and a carrying case. Cord length - 1.4 meters.
Cost Headphone Pioneer SE-NC31C-k - $ 99.
For the system of active noise they, like their larger counterparts, use additional energy source, which in this case is an ordinary AAA batteries. The standard battery provides up to 120 hours of music listening. In addition, the system can be disabled or it can not be tapped if the battery of the village. When the system noise, Pioneer claims that up to 90% of external noise can be effectively silenced and will not affect the sound quality. In addition to a set of adapters have a set of four sets of interchangeable inserts and a carrying case. Cord length - 1.4 meters.
Cost Headphone Pioneer SE-NC31C-k - $ 99.
LG will release the Optimus Big with 4.3-inch screen NOVA
As we learned from unconfirmed sources, LG plans to release a smartphone screen which will be executed on technology NOVA, the diagonal of which will exceed the size of LG Optimus Black. Currently, the specifications of the device known almost nothing but the diagonal and the technology on which to perform its screen. The unit will be named LG Optimus Big, 4,3-inch screen and will be released next month, the operator LG U +, which is present only in the South Korean market. In addition to the display characteristics is reported that the smartphone will be running Android, will get a single core processor with 1 GHz and T-DMB TV tuner, designed for reception of Korean television. On the possibility of the appearance of the apparatus or its equivalent in other markets have been identified.
The new service is "Parental Control" from Kyivstar for mobile phone
Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar announced the launch of new services "Parental Control", which, in his words, protects children from online threats while accessing the Internet from your mobile phone. Technical solution based on a list of safe sites, as reported by operator, designed for the first time in the Ukrainian telecom market and is provided free to clients of Kyivstar.
The service is "Parental Control" gives you access to a mobile phone only to the list of safe and useful resources for children. At launch, the list consists of 44 sites - an educational and entertaining. Web resources have been proposed customers and employees of Kyivstar and are recommended for children by experts of the Institute of Psychology. Kostyuk NAPN Ukraine.
To install the service, simply dial the mobile phone child USSD-query * 100 * 5 * 1 * XXXX # where XXXX - parental password, and press the call button. Connection and use of free services to all customers of prepaid customers and Kyivstar djuice.
The service is "Parental Control" gives you access to a mobile phone only to the list of safe and useful resources for children. At launch, the list consists of 44 sites - an educational and entertaining. Web resources have been proposed customers and employees of Kyivstar and are recommended for children by experts of the Institute of Psychology. Kostyuk NAPN Ukraine.
To install the service, simply dial the mobile phone child USSD-query * 100 * 5 * 1 * XXXX # where XXXX - parental password, and press the call button. Connection and use of free services to all customers of prepaid customers and Kyivstar djuice.
Navitel reduces prices set COMMONWEALTH
ZAO "Center for Navigation Technologies has reported a decline in food prices Navitel the Commonwealth and the set of maps of the Commonwealth for Navitel from today.
Updated prices for sets of the Commonwealth:
Navitel Navigator. Community
Boxed version: 2850 USD (was 3,490 rubles)
Electronic license: 2400 rubles (it was 3340 rubles)
Set of maps of the Commonwealth:
Boxed version: 2100 USD (was 2,990 rubles)
Electronic license: 1950 rubles (it was 2840 rubles)
Set of maps of the Commonwealth for Navitel Navigator includes detailed navigational maps of 4 countries: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Updated prices for sets of the Commonwealth:
Navitel Navigator. Community
Boxed version: 2850 USD (was 3,490 rubles)
Electronic license: 2400 rubles (it was 3340 rubles)
Set of maps of the Commonwealth:
Boxed version: 2100 USD (was 2,990 rubles)
Electronic license: 1950 rubles (it was 2840 rubles)
Set of maps of the Commonwealth for Navitel Navigator includes detailed navigational maps of 4 countries: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
NTT DOCOMO creates a separate department dealing with smart phones
Japanese mobile operator NTT DOCOMO announced that in connection with the continuing growth in smart phones, he decided to strengthen its position in this market, and decided to create a separate division that will oversee the business associated with smartphones.
The new division, which will be called Smart Communication Services Department, will integrate the existing i-mode services and expertise as well as planning and development of various multimedia services, content, Web portals, and security.
The new division, which will be called Smart Communication Services Department, will integrate the existing i-mode services and expertise as well as planning and development of various multimedia services, content, Web portals, and security.
GSM-HTC Evo 3D version will not. Yet?
Information about the GSM version of the device HTC Evo 3D, which appeared on the official website of HTC's turned out to be erroneous and was removed. Smartphone HTC Evo 3D is an exclusive offer operator Sprint USA. Published information does not correspond to reality, as expressed by representatives of the manufacturer, when the various resources have access to representatives of the NTS to confirm or comment. At the same time, it is likely that once released the CDMA-version and a version will be the phone, which will be sold outside the U.S.. Such information is provided by different service centers, who note that the information was not wrong, but premature. In particular, representatives of the HTC in Denmark reported that in the near future they will get HTC Evo 3D, which will be designed for networks of European operators.
Recall the technical characteristics of the device:
Support communications standards: 4G/3G
Dimensions: 127h66h12, 2 mm
Weight: 170 gr.
Display: 4.3 inch, 3D, resolution 960h540 points
Main Camera: 2x5 IP with support for recording three-dimensional content, the ability to HD Video (Full HD 1080p to 720p in 2D and 3D)
Front camera: 1,3 MP
Memory: 4 GB (ROM), 1 GB (RAM); microSD slot for memory cards
Connectivity: HDMI Port, DLNA, Wi-Fi: 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio jack, GPS
Battery: 1730 mAh
Recall the technical characteristics of the device:
Support communications standards: 4G/3G
Dimensions: 127h66h12, 2 mm
Weight: 170 gr.
Display: 4.3 inch, 3D, resolution 960h540 points
Main Camera: 2x5 IP with support for recording three-dimensional content, the ability to HD Video (Full HD 1080p to 720p in 2D and 3D)
Front camera: 1,3 MP
Memory: 4 GB (ROM), 1 GB (RAM); microSD slot for memory cards
Connectivity: HDMI Port, DLNA, Wi-Fi: 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio jack, GPS
Battery: 1730 mAh
Nokia T7-00: a new Symbian-Smartphone?
In the tools OVI Publisher appeared references to a new device called Nokia T7-00. Previously, such a device is not mentioned anywhere, and now, except the name of him almost nothing is known, and therefore can only speculate. You may think that "T" in the index of this model represents "Tablet", ie, the tablet. However, it is probably not the case, since Nokia T7-00, as indicated in the system, running the operating system Symbian ^ 3 and has a display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels.
Indeed, such a resolution is too low for a tablet, so Nokia T7-00 - it appears to the smartphone, the more he works on the basis of platform Symbian. The index "T" for smartphones Finnish company's new, probably preparing another line of devices, such as "E" - for business, "N" - multimedia and so on. However, it is not clear on what a new series focused smartphones, if any, of course, is planned. And yet still wait for details about the device.
Indeed, such a resolution is too low for a tablet, so Nokia T7-00 - it appears to the smartphone, the more he works on the basis of platform Symbian. The index "T" for smartphones Finnish company's new, probably preparing another line of devices, such as "E" - for business, "N" - multimedia and so on. However, it is not clear on what a new series focused smartphones, if any, of course, is planned. And yet still wait for details about the device.
Sales of Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi launched
As expected, started selling tablet Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi in the U.S. market. Earlier, the operator Verizon Wireless in the U.S., a model for networks of CDMA - Motorola XOOM, a version of Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi cellular phone does not support. Tablet Motorola XOOM all versions equipped with 10.1-inch touch screen, a processor NVIDIA Tegra 2, 32 GB internal memory, two cameras - 5 and 2-megapixel, wireless modules Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n and is based on the software platform Android 3.0 Honeycomb.
In the U.S., the recommended cost tablet Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi is $ 599. It can be bought in online stores, as well as in actual sales centers such retailers as Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, RadioShack, Sam's Club, Staples and Walmart. While nothing is known about whether this will modify the tablet in other regions, for example, in Europe. It is possible that there she will appear later, only after Motorola XOOM with 3G, or simultaneously with the second quarter.
In the U.S., the recommended cost tablet Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi is $ 599. It can be bought in online stores, as well as in actual sales centers such retailers as Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, RadioShack, Sam's Club, Staples and Walmart. While nothing is known about whether this will modify the tablet in other regions, for example, in Europe. It is possible that there she will appear later, only after Motorola XOOM with 3G, or simultaneously with the second quarter.
Stylish touch-touch phone Fly E181 Sophie
Fly brand introduced in the Russian market a new model in the line of fashion phones - Fly E181 Sophie supports two SIM-cards in the standby mode and feature Wi-Fi. made in an exclusive original design, with silver edging lines and inlaid zircons cut SWAROVSKI. The device is made in a classic case piece with a 2.8-inch TFT display (262,000 colors, 240x320). Dimensions model is rather small (102x55x13 mm) and weight of the phone is only 1997 total memory capacity can reach 16 GB by using the cards Memory Micro SDHC, the memory of the phone 48 MB.
Phone Fly E181 Sophie has a 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording, web camera, FM-tuner, audio player. 3.5 mm jack lets you connect any headphones. Good quality sound provides a built-in SRS WOW HD - This amplifier improves the handling of compressed and uncompressed audio by expanding the size of the audio image in the horizontal and vertical field, creating a deep, rich bass response. The model supports MMS, EMS, and SMS, Bluetooth 2.0. To access the Internet Fly E181 Sophie uses Wi-Fi, EDGE, WAP or GPRS. The phone supports JAVA, there are pre-applications - Fly Store (Opera Mini, Idea Widgets, Skymob, IM).
Model will be available in the mobile phone stores in late March for a suggested price of 5,390 rubles.
Phone Fly E181 Sophie has a 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording, web camera, FM-tuner, audio player. 3.5 mm jack lets you connect any headphones. Good quality sound provides a built-in SRS WOW HD - This amplifier improves the handling of compressed and uncompressed audio by expanding the size of the audio image in the horizontal and vertical field, creating a deep, rich bass response. The model supports MMS, EMS, and SMS, Bluetooth 2.0. To access the Internet Fly E181 Sophie uses Wi-Fi, EDGE, WAP or GPRS. The phone supports JAVA, there are pre-applications - Fly Store (Opera Mini, Idea Widgets, Skymob, IM).
Model will be available in the mobile phone stores in late March for a suggested price of 5,390 rubles.
Sony Ericsson invests £4m in Xperia ad push
Sony Ericsson is to roll out its biggest campaign in two years as it launches three Xperia smartphones, including its 'PlayStation phone', which it hopes will revive the company's fortunes.
Sony Ericsson: launching biggest campaign for two years
The push, believed to involve a spend of £4m, will support the roll-out of three handsets on 1 April: Xperia Arc, Xperia Neo and the 'PlayStation phone' Xperia Play. Ads will run on TV, outdoor, press and online.
The bulk of the marketing will be devoted to promoting the Play device, which features a PlayStation control pad for gaming.
Sony Ericsson will release teaser activity to generate anticipation ahead of the launch. A cover-wrap on the London edition of free-sheet Metro will direct readers to a pop-up Play-themed showroom in the capital's West End.
According to Sony Ericsson marketing director David Hilton, the brand will raise its investment in digital marketing from 25% to 40% of total campaign spend.
A 10-day Facebook campaign will precede the launch, where the first 10 Xperia Play handsets will be given away by the brand's commercial partners, including O2, Three, Vodafone, Capital FM, Xfm, Tesco, Carphone Warehouse, Phones4U and gaming website Gamespot.
On 31 March, Sony Ericsson will 'take over' the home pages of Facebook, YouTube and Gamespot with display ads. It will also run experiential activity, using branded rickshaws in central London.
Sony Ericsson claims Play is the first smartphone designed for gaming. Several PlayStation games have already been developed for the device, and will include unique features for it, such as multiplayer gaming via wi-fi.
Hilton said many of the gaming aspects had been developed with Google's Android team, which supplies the operating system for the handsets, as the search company plans to move further into gaming.
source
Sony Ericsson: launching biggest campaign for two years
The push, believed to involve a spend of £4m, will support the roll-out of three handsets on 1 April: Xperia Arc, Xperia Neo and the 'PlayStation phone' Xperia Play. Ads will run on TV, outdoor, press and online.
The bulk of the marketing will be devoted to promoting the Play device, which features a PlayStation control pad for gaming.
Sony Ericsson will release teaser activity to generate anticipation ahead of the launch. A cover-wrap on the London edition of free-sheet Metro will direct readers to a pop-up Play-themed showroom in the capital's West End.
According to Sony Ericsson marketing director David Hilton, the brand will raise its investment in digital marketing from 25% to 40% of total campaign spend.
A 10-day Facebook campaign will precede the launch, where the first 10 Xperia Play handsets will be given away by the brand's commercial partners, including O2, Three, Vodafone, Capital FM, Xfm, Tesco, Carphone Warehouse, Phones4U and gaming website Gamespot.
On 31 March, Sony Ericsson will 'take over' the home pages of Facebook, YouTube and Gamespot with display ads. It will also run experiential activity, using branded rickshaws in central London.
Sony Ericsson claims Play is the first smartphone designed for gaming. Several PlayStation games have already been developed for the device, and will include unique features for it, such as multiplayer gaming via wi-fi.
Hilton said many of the gaming aspects had been developed with Google's Android team, which supplies the operating system for the handsets, as the search company plans to move further into gaming.
source
Xperia PLAY - Exclusive look on our 10 games!
First exclusive look of 10 Gameloft HD games at launch of Xperia PLAY!
• Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles
• UNO™
• Let's Golf! 2
• Spider-Man: Total Mayhem
• Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus
• Real Football 2011
• Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front
• Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction
• Star Battalion
• Asphalt 6: Adrenaline
Published and distributed by Gameloft.
• Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles
• UNO™
• Let's Golf! 2
• Spider-Man: Total Mayhem
• Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus
• Real Football 2011
• Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front
• Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction
• Star Battalion
• Asphalt 6: Adrenaline
Published and distributed by Gameloft.
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