The fight for top spot in 4G mobile technology starts

the next generation of high-speed wireless technology is already considered a goldmine for chip companies. Now, with No 3 player Texas Instruments leaving the market for mobile basebands, the main cell phone processor — there is now ample opportunity for smaller rivals in the arena. However smaller players face big challenges as they jostle to compete behind market leader Qualcomm Inc.

Chip companies on the other hand are eager for orders as cell phone maker’s start producing LTE phones, but the fight for the emerging market is wide open with no obvious leaders besides Qualcomm.  Some analysts expect Taiwan’s MediaTek Inc to be a front runner to follow Qualcomm because it already sells a huge volume of chips for phones that use older technologies. Other big contenders include ST-Ericsson, a venture of STMicroelectronics and Ericsson, as well as US chipmaker Broadcom and Germany’s Infineon. On the other hand, Japan’s Renesas Electronics is now in a better position to compete after agreeing to buy the wireless modem business of Nokia.

Among the Asian Players, Prospects of big mobile phone makers Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics look prominent. But at best these companies will end up supplying chips for just some of their own phones, according to analysts who say they will likely need to use Qualcomm chips too. They do not expect other handset makers such as Nokia or Motorola Inc to buy chips from Samsung or LG.

A new way to pay through your cellphone

TIt's paradoxical that the number of Indians who have access to toilets and banking services are fewer than those who use cell phones. On the flip side, it translates to a big business opportunity for those who can provide access to financial services through  mobile phones.

To help the corporates tap this, the RBI issued licences a few months ago to seven entities for offering semi-closed mobile wallets. Subsequently, Bharti Airtel's subsidiary Airtel Money has launched a pilot initiative in Gurgaon, near Delhi, with the aim of expanding it later. It has tied up with a few coffee shops, restaurants and cinemas in the suburb. More companies are expected to launch their 'wallets' shortly.

Why are they called semiclosed mobile wallets? Because once you load money into your cell phone from a licenced semi-closed mobile wallet provider, you can make payments with it, but can't use it to withdraw money. People without bank accounts will be able to pay most of their utility bills and make over-the-counter transactions using cell phones. This will make the mobile wallets equally appealing to the unbanked as well as the well-heeled; while India has more than 700 million mobile phone connections, only 50,000 of its six lakh villages have bank branches.

Says an RBI spokesperson: "Semi-closed instruments have been a popular mode for 'non-face to face' payments such as the Internet channels for booking railway tickets, utility payments, etc. However, access to the Internet (in India) is limited." While the penetration of cell phones is more than 60%, it's less than 9% for the Internet.

In the case of Airtel's Gurgaon pilot plan, the registration fee is 50. You can register by submitting relevant documents at a company's retail outlet and your SIM card will be upgraded-one SIM card is removed and another inserted. You can then activate your Airtel Money account by choosing an MPIN (mobile pin number) and load cash into your mobile phone. You are now ready to make payments through the phone.

If you don't have an Airtel connection, you will have to get one to avail of the Airtel Money services. Firms such as ItzCash Cards, which are already working with most telecom companies for their prepaid top-ups and post-paid bill payments, are expected to follow a procedure similar to Airtel's. For making payments, some firms have developed a syntax for specific payments.

As of now, the Reserve Bank of India permits a one-time maximum transaction of 5,000 through these wallets, the logic being that it would cover all payments with minimum amount at risk. The cap could be raised after successful implementation.

The RBI spokesperson notes that with the development of Near Field Communication (NFC)- based technology-which enables communication between devices when brought close to each other semi-closed mobile wallets "would become a potent channel for OTC payments, helping in the migration of cash-based payments to non-cash based payments". While Airtel is optimistic about their use to pay merchants like chemists and kirana stores, Naveen Surya, managing director, ItzCash Cards, says this will be possible only at a later stage.

Phone for the youth-spice mobile phones

In today’s world, no innovation can stay for long. As soon as a product is launched in the market, the seeds of another groundbreaking product are sowed in advance. With the improvement in technology, almost every medium has been converged to meet your needs. So far, mobile phones are one of the boons invented by science to keep you posted all the time. It not only helps you to be connected but also can be termed as hand held computers. Mobile is one such device that requires constant up-gradation. With so many mobile companies around, sometimes it becomes very difficult to make out which one is the best among the lot.

                                      

Spice mobiles are creating great news in the mobile industry with its superior features and quality. It is considered as a breathe of fresh air, capable of impressing you with their performance and looks. Spice mobiles have always improved their products in order to meet new demands of the mobile phone industry. Actually, they have been successfully able to gain a strong foothold in the innovative market of mobile phones. Their mobile phones are designed with high-end features that will deliver incredible performance at competitive rates.

Spice mobiles phones have some of the most innovative models that can blow off your mind. Such a piece is the Spice S-9 mobile phone, surviving the most pain staking effects of technology and innovation. This model is a complete delight for all its users and gives value for your money. Designed in elegantly slim metallic body, this is definitely going to be one of the top contenders in future. With easy to use features, one can send predefined messages at any time with scheduled SMS feature on the user’s behalf. It is also having a 2.0 mega pixel camera allowing users to capture and store memorable moments of their lives. With an embedded memory of about 512 MB that can be expanded upto 1 GB, it can support numerous file formats like MIDI, AMR, WAV, AAC to just name a few. With so many features, you can surely term this model as the leader when it comes to reliability, performance and quality.

Another wonder model by spice mobile phones is the dual sim phone, which is the highlight of Spice D-6666. Through this model, you will get several benefits. You can utilize both CDMA/GSM formats as per your needs and requirements. Dual SIM spice mobile phones are coupled with FM Record, stereo Bluetooth and MP3 players. The company is having many expectations with this model. It is also having a 2-mega pixel camera with inbuilt flash and a 2.4-inch screen. So do not wait for long, grab the latest spice phones, and enjoy the latest technologies of this new generation phone.
Also know more about latest mobile phones that suits your budget.

Cell Phones Emit Significant Amounts Of Radiation Into The Brain

As more than 300 million cell phones are in use throughout the world today, new studies are working to determine whether or not the mobile telephone devices are safe for use.

Researchers discovered that talking on a cell phone may increase the activity in the brain.

While the findings show increased activity, some researchers explain that this may not necessarily be a negative result — but it may also not be positive either.
Studies have been conducted for as many as 30 years regarding the matter, but the widespread use of cell phones, including children younger than 10 years old having their own phones, have prompted additional research from experts.

Cops won’t ban mobile phones in Wankhede during WC

The Mumbai Police have decided not to ban mobile phones inside the Wankhede stadium during the World Cup matches. 

With the threat of the city being in the radar of terrorists, the police were contemplating banning spectators from carrying mobile phones into the stadium during the matches, including the finals slated in Mumbai. 

The issue came up for discussion during a series of meetings held between city police and the match organisers. Assistant Commissioner of Police (protection and security) Madhukar Pandey said the police department was considering ban of mobile phones inside Wankhede stadium during the matches.

Asus mobile phones the advanced tools for communication

In modern world, majority of people utilize mobile phones for communication. But nowadays besides making connection with family and friends they are also used for several other purposes. So, lots of handset manufacturers have started to producing latest cell phones that have various unique features. One such manufacturer is the ASUS. The company is a Taiwan based manufacturers and is a leading player in the cellular market that offers a wide variety of advanced smart phone gadgets of great designs. Asus mobile phones are designed and available for the customers of all segments. The company offers PDA as well as smart phones for the business executives and common GSM mobile phones for office and home users.

                                                    

                                                       
The handsets offered by the Asus phone are equipped with all latest features like cameras, video recordings, MP3 players and Bluetooth. All these latest Asus phones have QWERTY keypads and touch screen facility. The resolutions of the mobile screens presented are very bright. One of the great feature of the latest Asus phone is that they are very light in weight. All asus mobile phones have extendable memories and provide various connectivity options, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB connector, GPRS and WAP.

Among the all smart phones launched by the company, the model P750 offered by Asus phone is regarded as the flagship among the all smart phone gadget line at modern day. The handset is a 3G device that features an auto focus mobile camera that has 3 megapixels lens and provides option for video recording. The wireless communication of the handset P750 is actually characterized by the Wi-Fi system, bluetooth and an EDR module (Enhanced Data Rate). The screen of the handset is has the capacity to present more than 65,000 colors. Another remarkable model by Asus mobile is M930 that features with two screens, an external and internal. The external screen is 2 inch and the internal one is 2.6 inches. The hand set is also integrated with advanced Windows Mobile 6 operating system.

There are lots of models of Asus cheap mobile available in the market and one of such models is Asus P320. It is the highly affordable models offered by the Asus mobile. This is GSM hand set that is equipped with mobile office suite of Microsoft. This Asus cheap mobile model is very sleek in design and has a 2MP camera that has a resolution of 1600x1200 px. The battery backup of this model of Asus phone is very strong and offers more than 4 to 5 hours of talk time.

So, choose a handset offered by the company Asus to enjoy the advanced facilities in a reasonable as well as affordable price.

Kerala to launch SMS alerts for vaccinations of infants:

Parents of new born babies in Kerala will soon get SMS reminders on their mobile phones about the details of mandatory vaccinations for the infant.

The system has been developed by Information Kerala Mission (IKM),the e-governance project of the Government of Kerala, as part of the 'Hospital Kiosks'.

The messages will be sent to the parents who register online the birth of their child through the Hospital Kiosks, the facility arranged at the hospitals for birth and death registrations, said A Shaji, Director (Implementation), Information Kerala Mission.

"The SMS facility is an integrated project connected with r Hospital Kiosk programme through which people can register birth and death at the respective hospitals and get the certificates easily," Shaji said.

"The mobile numbers mentioned in the birth registration forms will be collected and details of vaccination will be sent as SMS to the number. There are several vaccinations and injections to be administered to the new-borns. The SMS facility will help parents to remember the exact date and period of vaccinations and its significance," he said.

The IKM is planning to launch the programme state wide from next month in all hospitals which have the Hospital Kiosks. At present, 365 hospitals--both government and private--across the state have Kiosks, Shaji said.

As Health Department has made the birth registration through health kiosks a mandatory, the date collection will not be a hard task, he said.


"The SMS alert system is a fully computerised facility. Each and every details of vaccination and the numbers of parents will be feeded and updated in the software," he said.

However, the official said the major challenge before the department is the accuracy of the updates.

"People, especially those from remote areas will not come to city hospitals for vaccination or related activities. They will surely go to their nearer primary health centres (PHCs) for that. Those regional health centres may not have the facility to ensure whether the parents, who got the SMS alert, have come and take vaccination for his child," Shaji.

If there is no concrete system to register and update the vaccination procedures, the department can not ensure that all new born children in the state have been given vaccination.

Cell phones can affect your brain

Cell phones can affect your brain:
If you talk on your mobile phone close to an hour a day, you need to watch out. There is no conclusive proof yet that mobile phone radiation causes brain cancer, but a preliminary study made public on Tuesday has shown that acute mobile phone use does affect brain activity.

Yamgo Brings Zing On Mobile Phones

Zing, Asia’s biggest 24 hour music, lifestyle and entertainment channel, is now available on mobile phones after its launch on the mobile TV network Yamgo.

Zing, a Bollywood and Asian music-themed TV channel from Zee Entertainment,  the largest South Asian entertainment network in the world, entertaining over five hundred million viewers across more than one hundred and sixty countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Japan and the Middle East, is the latest channel to launch on the mobile content delivery network and will provide an exclusive showcase for Asian music content, Bollywood movies, reality television and celebrity gossip across mobile phones worldwide.

Mobile phone users across the world will be able to enjoy a mixture of contemporary Bollywood hits, pop, retro, urban and Bhangra music. Programmes that include celebrity interviews, artist profiles, movies, film premieres and parties will transport the mobile viewer into the centre of the glitz, glamour and glitterati of Bollywood.

The channel is renowned for delivering up to date Asian music, the latest Bollywood movies and the biggest stars. Launching Zing on the world’s leading mobile TV network will provide great music, movies and television shows that are unavailable anywhere else on mobile and offer viewers global access to their favourite celebrities, artists and movie stars.

Sangraam Marathe, Head of Subscription & Distribution for Zee Network Europe stated, “Since its inception Zing has made an enormous impact on the hearts and minds of the Asian television audience. Launching on the Yamgo TV network is an important and crucial step in reinforcing Zing as the world’s most popular Asian music and entertainment channel. We see enormous potential for further development of the brand and this innovative cooperation with the leading technology provider in the industry will place Zing at the vanguard of mobile TV growth.”

The new channel will deliver the best of Asian entertainment to any mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android, HTC, Nokia, Blackberry and Samsung, and viewers will be able to enjoy programming, such as fresh music, spicy gossip, exclusive movies, film premieres, celebrity parties and innovative reality TV that takes them to the heart of Bollywood.

Mobile viewers will have access to a schedule comprising of hit shows such as World of Bollywood, delivering up to the minute news covering every detail of life in Bolly City, Celebz All Access, featuring exclusive, up close and personal content from the hottest artists, including Jay Sean, Apache Indian and RDB, Pure Bollywood, presenting the best of Bollywood soundtracks and Morning Jumpstart, the best breakfast show playing the freshest tunes and latest releases.

“Zing is one of the most popular Asian music and Bollywood entertainment channels.  Consumers can now watch this content free on their phones anywhere, anytime on the majority of mobile devices. Bollywood and music are great for viewing on small screens, you can dip in and out of the channel whenever you have a few minutes of spare time and immerse yourself in the uplifting entertainment – it’s a great channel and we are delighted to have them on the Yamgo mobile TV network. We are leading the industry for free TV on the go and deliver the highest possible quality of service over mobile network,” said Ian Mullins, CEO and Founder, Yamgo.

Yamgo has also launched the IndiMusic TV channel, the world’s first global mobile 24/7 music channel dedicated to independent musicians. The channel acts as a hub for artists and musicians to promote and expose their music on television. Music fans will be able to keep up to date with the latest independent music for free anytime, anyplace and anywhere.

RCom launches 3G services in Kashmir

ADA flagship firm Reliance Communications (RCom) on Tuesday said it has launched third generation (3G) services in Kashmir.

Last year, in December, RCom launched 3G services in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Punjab, Jammu and Rajasthan, the company said in a statement.

“Launching of 3G capabilities in Kashmir is an integral part of our Vision 2015 of creating a “Wirefree India” built upon the affordable 3G-for-all platform,” RCom’s J&K Circle Head -- Wireless Business, Ataul Haque, said.

In May, 2010, RCom bagged 13 key telecom circles during the 3G auction, including the key metros of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.

The company also holds 3G licences in the telecom circles of Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, North East, Jammu & Kashmir, Orissa and Assam.

The company paid about Rs 8,585.04 crore to the government for the 3G licences.

RCom has partnered with organisations like Nokia for devices, Facebook, Nokia and Ericsson for applications, Universal Music for content and Motricity for its web portal under its 3G initiative.

Cops may ban cell phones inside stadium during World Cup matches

With three matches, including the final of ICC World Cup Cricket, slated to be held in the metropolis, which is under the radar of terror outfits, police are mulling banning  mobile phones inside the stadium for security reasons.

The issue came up for discussion during a series of meetings held between city police and the match organisers.

ACP (Protection and Security) Madhukar Pandey said the police department is considering ban of mobile phones inside Wankhede stadium during the matches.

"There is a possibility of not allowing the spectators to carry mobiles phones with them inside the stadium due to security reasons," he said.

As the financial capital has been under the radar of terror outfits, there is a possibility that these groups may try to strike someway or the other, a senior police officer said.

Police are making elaborate security measures for the three ties that would be played in the 32,000 spectator capacity stadium.

DCP Rajkumar Vhatkar said a multi-layer security will be put in place around two-km radius of the stadium during the matches. Food items will not be allowed inside the stadium and there would be restrictions on parking areas, he said.

Apart from the city police, State Reserve Police Force personnel and Quick Response Teams will also be deployed in and around the stadium, the DCP said.

On March 13 and 18, New Zealand will play against Canada and Sri Lanka respectively, while the final would be played on April 2.

The foreign teams will be staying at Taj hotel, one of the sites of 26/11 attack, and Taj Lands End.

"We have taken extensive security measures to ensure the safety of the players," Vhatkar said.

Dual sim mobiles - the future of telecommunication

Mobiles have long back broken out of the stereotype of being a communication device. In the current times, mobiles have reached out as the gadget with a myriad of options that would lay back the best of inventions in the latest times. With evolution hitting mobile phones at an early stage, what used to hold a sim number have now become the dual sim mobile phones.

The technology pertaining to the dual sim mobiles has had a mystifying past to the current scenario where these phones stand as the best option for the professionals who require multiple numbers.

This innovation, which was added to the current designs of the existing phones, is considered a big step in telecommunication. Contrary to the single sim phones, the dual sim mobiles have the ability to provide a multi- service network or provider. In a regular locked cell phone, you are allowed only to receive the signals from a single provider- the network provider whose sim services you are using. However, the dual sim mobile phones come with the unlocked feature, which allows you to pick up two different signals at the same time, using a single cell phone.

Most of the latest phones in the market allow you to have the dual sim technology while the others, which do not have this feature, give you the option of adapters. Adapters are the devices that could transform your regular phone into functions similar to the dual handsets. The full functioning GSM CDMA dual sim phones have also become the feasible solution for people obsessed with gadgets. With the dual sim card holding cell phones, you have the benefit of keeping your personal and professional life altogether apart without the need to own two different cell phones for the purpose.

Furthermore, in the current fast paced times, where clutter stands as an obstacle as always, owning two phones is no less than a disaster. The benefit of the GSM CDMA dual sim phones rings true when one is able to cut down the need to maintain a single phone with all the contacts intact. Besides, a dual sim phone also relives the person from not being able to attend a call because they left the other phone at home. With the dual sim mobiles, one can attend calls from both numbers simultaneously. These phones also give you the benefit of keeping unwanted pestering calls at bay.

Companies such as that of Samsung, Motorola, Reliance, as well as Micromax, have congregated with network providers across the country to offer CDMA services, thus creating a revolution within the country. If you have long endured the most of two phones for a long time, dual sim mobile phones are for you.

Mobile apps emerge fertile ground for cybercrime

As the market is flooded with latest models of mobile devices like high-end phones, smartphones, tablets and 3G-enabled handsets, which enable mobile users to access internet handily, cyber criminals are scouting new ways for making money.

Devices with a huge amount of storage capacity are popular targets for criminals. According to experts, security tools used in mobile phones are not as advanced as those used in computers.

However, as more users access internet from expanding pool of devices, web-based threats will continue to grow in size. “The growth of smartphones and faster data speeds will also increase the possibility of infection. As criminals devise ways to make money out of exploiting mobile technologies, mobile users will grow increasingly vulnerable,” said Amit Nath, country manager, India & Saarc (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), Trend Micro.

For example, a mobile trojan if downloaded on to a phone can control the phone. The attacker can make expensive premium calls or SMS from a subscriber’s phone without his knowledge and the subscriber will be surprised to see his mobile bill. It can also do other things: It can send the user’s location coordinates, device identifiers (International Mobile Equipment Identity and International Mobile Subscriber Identity). It can also download and prompt the user to install an application.

Palm mobile phones the technology at its Best

Today, the term mobile phone is not just limited to be called as just a means of communication. With advanced technology and upgraded features introduced by mobile companies, users look up for a mobile phone equipped with the latest and advanced features to enjoy the communication in a better way. To cater different demands, mobile companies are launching outstanding advanced facilities phones to make the handset most user-friendly device for consumers.

One of the latest discoveries in the electronic market that generated a buzz among the cellular phone users is Palm mobile. Various advanced accessories make up the Palm phone a unique and progressive technology to enjoy.

One of the latest models of Palm mobile is Palm Pre that has gained huge popularity since its introduction. This handset is for not only messaging or calling but also enriched with high-tech functions. It is equipped with 3-mega pixel and a perfect media player to make users enjoy leisure time easily by listening to music or taking snaps of some special moments anytime they want. Browsing Web is simpler with this phone featuring a Web kit that makes the user to enjoy browsing in a similar way as performed on a desktop computer. The notification system in this smart phone is effective that always intimate a user about the arrangements and unread messages or unread emails. This smart Palm mobile phones offers vibrant touch screen with a QWERTY keypad that really convey the impression of a mini laptop.

Treo 650 is one of models among the range of latest Palm phones enjoying it increasing popularity. This smart electronic gadget offers web access and email messaging options compatible for various messengers, such as Gmail, Yahoo and AOL. Today, where we cannot think of surviving without social networking sites, this handset is the best choice to enjoy being connected to various social networking sites with simple navigation and no complex features that are difficult to operate. This latest Palm phones are user friendly with accessible keyboards and have other features, such as cameras and FM radios makes it a perfect entertainment handset for the users.

Palm cheap mobile phones are also available in varied models and designs. One of such models is Palm Pixi. This smart phone has not only eye-catching design and a QWERTY keyboard but is also equipped with countable features, such as advanced messaging options, bluetooth, 3G support and GPS.

Recently, with their intention to capture the total attention of younger generation and make an increase in sell, Palm announces the Pixi Artist Series. This is a special line of Palm mobile phones, totally distinct from the tradition mobile in terms of design and presents designs that are loud and flamboyant. As expected, the Palm mobile phones have surely hit the heart of the young generations.

The Changing Dynamics of Mobile Marketing

The mobile phone and its ubiquitous nature are the catalysts for many business opportunities today. One such business trend is mobile marketing. Technology advancements have sprung up new marketing communication channels like email, SMS and MMS; of which mobile marketing has really caught up. The mobile marketing channel was less in India-only 3-5% of the marketing budget was allocated to digital and less that 1% to mobile. But with the mobile phone gaining high reach in India, and due to CRM-like segmentation features and two-way engagement, the m-marketing game has picked up. Though m-marketing invades people's privacy and generates negative consumer reaction, it's still witnessing growth.

Says Sharat Satyanarayana, co-founder and director, marketing and services, Lakshmi Access Communications Systems (LACS), “The mobile market segment has definitely started opening up, however, 2 factors are preventing proper growth. First, lack of bandwidth (the operational launch of 3G might actually be the catalyst for this industry to boom) and secondly, non-standard phones invading the Indian market (with the overload of Chinese import mobile phones, it might not be easy for advertisers, aggregators or campaign service providers to ensure guaranteed quality and last mile delivery of mobile marketing content). At the moment mobile marketing seems restricted to SMS only, which is not very effective, as there isn't a proper feedback mechanism in terms of reach and acceptability. People are wary of SMS marketing, and it already seems to be considered as spam.”

According to Suresh Narasimha, founder and CEO, TeliBrahma, “The mobile marketing segment is evolving from 2 dimensions-Taking a share from the digital budget by enhancing the value from digital marketing efforts of brands, and taking a share from traditional budget. We see this as a huge growth area and an opportunity where mobile can become larger than digital. Technologies like Augmented Reality are making it happen.”

Mobile-optimized Location-based applications by incorporating location sharing to customer feeds and geo-location features have greater impact. Some mobile advertising companies send customers offers on their phones when they are near the store of a particular brand. At the higher end, the privileges, royalties and innovative services of location-based mobile phone services attract a lot of Indian members. Suresh Narasimha says, “I think mobile marketing has impacted consumers and brands alike. For consumers, unfortunately, there is more annoyance than the real value. But I think this is going to change as brands get serious about how to use mobile. For the brands there has been real results. 

Brands now feel their traditional media can be measured and engaged. Brands now feel brand communication to loyal consumer base can be made more effective. I think impact of mobile marketing would be felt lot more in 2011 by all parties concerned including traditional media, agencies and online agencies. I see most of them getting smarter and embracing the mobile phone to complement their offerings.”

Ray mobile phones stylish yet reasonably priced

Ray mobile phones are being widely sold in the electronics market by the giant retail stores and telecom outlets. On comparison, the introduction of ray phone has outcast the other Chinese phones. This brand not only offers better quality but also an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number to authenticate its genuineness.

Users of Ray phones get one year warranty and the customer services are available for technical assistance round the clock at any hour of the day you want. Among the recently launched three outstanding and latest Ray phones are Ray M31, Ray T60, and Ray M20. These mobile phones are not only trendy but also equipped with advanced operational attributes and functions.

Ray M31 is a unique multimedia handset with dual SIM characteristics. The Ray mobile phones has a FM radio, MP3 player and digital camera for users to enjoy its usage. The digital camera provides options to shoot both still and video image and its outstanding picture quality makes it the top choice for camera lovers. Ray M31 mobile set other features include GPRS, MMS, Bluetooth connectivity and a supple memory to store maximum data in phone. Its USB socket provides the facility of inserting earphones and mobile charger in it.

The M20 cell set is medium-ranged Ray cheap mobile available at a minimal price. The cell phone features MP3 player and FM radio for the music lovers. Its 1.8-inch display and touch screen facilitates easy operation. Ray M20 features 3-mega pixel digital camera GPRS and Bluetooth. The notable feature of Ray cheap mobile is that it combines all advanced features at an affordable price and no doubt gives a tough opposition to other mobile phones. This manufacturer of this mobile phone really boasts of a high quality and best performing battery with a standby talk time for more than 150 hours.

Ray T60 is one of the latest Ray phones with dual SIM and an attractive steel case. Its notable and worth mentioning features are touch screen, camera, Bluetooth connectivity, GPRS, accelerometer, G sensor and an expandable phone memory. The unique feature of this handset is that it comes with two batteries that provide opportunity of 215 hours talk time. So, while on a short tour, forget the tension of carrying mobile charger with luggage. You need at all be worried as a second spare battery is there available to keep your mobile phone always charged and active.

A consumer can purchase various makes and models of Ray phones from any telecom outlets or from mobile stores. Other option of purchasing Ray mobile phones is the online store that deals on electronics gadgets. The recent market is over flooded with several international and national brands, but among them the mobiles offered by the Ray has created a remarkable impact.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play goes official!

Sony Ericsson's Play Station smartphone Xperia Play is official now! The smartphone is set for a February 13th launch according to the company's Facebook page and an ad.
According to the ad, Xperia Play will run Google Inc's Android operating system.

The smartphone is also likely to be the first device to meet Sony's PlayStation Certified distinction standards. The specifications set out by Sony allow Android-based handsets to play older PlayStation games on  mobile phones and tablet PCs.

Other than the device having a full PSP inbuilt, its other specs reportedly include a 4-inch multitouch 854 x 480 LCD display and Qualcomm MSM8655 chipset.

With Xperia Play, Sony Ericsson has for the first time teamed up with the Japanese parent company's PlayStation group on product development. Earlier, its phones offered Sony-developed music and camera capabilities.

The ads' tagline goes: The smartphone with everything you need, and the one thing you want. 

Banks bet big on mobile phone fund transfer

Internet mobile phone payment service is becoming the new buzzword in the banking industry with more and more lenders readying their plans to join the bandwagon. The idea of real time fund transfer through mobile phones has been fast catching the fancy of the banking industry, thanks to the initiatives of National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). Shedding the initial inertia to go seamlessly high-tech, a clutch of banks have lined up their plans to go live with internet mobile phone payment service (IMPS) in next three months. 

M Balakrishnan, chief operating officer, NPCI said, “we already have 10 banks live on the system and by April we will be adding 15 more. We would not be charging any fee from our member bankers till March 31, after which we will have 25 paise per transaction cost in place.” 

Andhra Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Citibank, DCB, Dena Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, Federal Bank, IDBI, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, OBC, Punjab National Bank and Syndicate Bank are the 15 lenders who had firmed up their mobile banking plans.