Comparison between HTC ChaCha and Blackberry Curve 8520

With Facebook integration becoming a key feature on mobile phones, developers have been keen to release social messaging focused handsets for consumers on a tight budget. Two such phones are the HTC ChaCha and Blackberry Curve 8520.

The Curve is much more lightweight as a device, coming in at 120g, compared with the ChaCha’s 106g. The Blackberry mobile also looks more compact, and reviews have been positive about the front-panel layout and comfortable keyboard. The HTC on the hand is, debatably, a little odd looking, with the screen at an angle to the keyboard. Personal preference is of course a factor, but the Curve could be said to look more conventional.

 The Blackberry is not a touchscreen smartphone, and input is solely dependent on the QWERTY keyboard and optical track-pad. The screen size is a relatively modest 2.4”, with a pixel density of 151 PPI. HTC’s model also has a slightly bigger 2.6” display, but it’s a touchscreen with multi-touch input. Screen resolution and picture quality is better. Storage could also be seen as a relative triumph on the ChaCha since it has 512MBs of RAM and ROM, while the Curve only has 128MB and 256 MB respectively.

For messaging phones, perhaps issues like storage and processor speed are secondary. But it’s important to note that both are powered by sub-1GHz single core setups, with the ChaCha outstretching the Curve by 800MHz to 512MHz. The operating system of the ChaCha is version 2.3 Gingerbread, a proven, newish multitasking environment which works well with the touch screen. The Curve runs Blackberry OS 4.2, which is usable but far from cutting edge compared with the recent RIM handsets.

Now get Kisan credit card facilities in mobile phones

Banks are in constant endeavor to implement advancements in technology to the utmost level in banking operations. As a step to implement mobile banking technology in terms of Kisan credit card, regional rural lender, Pallavan Grama Bank has intiated the process on a pilot basis.

The project is receiving funds worth Rs 44.66 lakh from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).  According to CMD of Indian Bank, Mr TM Bhasin, this pilot project is aimed to initiate the concept of doorstep and paperless banking amenities amongst the farming class.

Dual SIM mobiles Wynncom W702 and W100 released in India

The company last made news with the release of the O77 Konnect and O78 Touch handsets. Naveen Kapoor AVP, Wynn Telecom, stated, “The feature packed W100 and magic touch W702 are designed to be best sellers. Though these are priced as entry level phones, they are packed with features such as 2 mega pixel cameras, Dual SIM and MP4 video players, making them excellent phones.”

The W100 GSM+GSM boasts of a 1200mAh battery which is expected to run the phone for a considerably long time. To connect with consumers in India, it also supports Hindi language text. The entertainment factor is taken care of by features like FM radio with recording and video playback supporting MP4 and 3GP content.

                             
The phone supports dual T-Flash card of 8GB + 2GB capacity. For the convenience of users, it is also loaded with facilities like mobile tracker and auto call recording. It happens to sport a dual LED torch as well.

The W702 is a full touch handset powered by a 1000mAh battery. The dual SIM (GSM+GSM) device can be categorized as a youth friendly phone mostly because of its social networking features. It allows chat support for various social networking sites like Facebook or Skype and also provides access to MSN, Yahoo. The phone is Bluetooth and Java enabled and even allows connectivity to a PC. The external memory is expandable up to 16GB and it is available in colors like orange or fluorescent yellow combined with black.

Expected to be available all over India, the Wynncom W702 and W100 are priced at Rs. 2,995 and Rs. 1,495, respectively.

Motorola EX212, EX109 and EX119 Dual-SIM Mobile Phones Coming to India

Motorola is all prepared to bring three new mobile phones in the Indian market. These upcoming mobile phones include the Gleam EX212, EX109 and the EX119 all of which would be GSM-capable Dual-SIM handsets. The Gleam EX212 would be a Moto RAZR-like clamshell mobile phone which includes a 2 megapixel camera, FM radio with recording, 2.4-inch TFT display and microSD card support of up to 16GB. It will be priced at 4,599 INR.

Moving on to the Motorola EX109 which also sports a 2 megapixel camera, FM radio, 2-inch display, Bluetooth 2.1 with stereo Bluetooth capability, 750 mAh battery, microSD card support up to 32GB and QWERTY keypad. The pricing for the device is not yet known.

The Motorola EX119 also includes a QWERTY keypad and is up for order with online retailer, Flipkart. The device sports a 2.4-inch QVGA touchscreen display with a 3 megapixel camera and WiFi connectivity. These motorola mobile phones supports microSD cards up to 32GB and is priced at 5,599 INR.

Experts recommend antivirus solutions for smartphones

Next time you buy that expensive antivirus software for your personal computer, take one for your smartphone too. Cyber security experts have cited a new threat, one where a hacker can hack your cellphone just as he would hack a computer. With 3G phones raiding the market, and gizmo addicts using phones instead of computers to access the virtual world, experts speak of handheld devices falling prey to security risks, especially since only less than 10% cellphone users are aware of anti-virus solutions for mobile phones and none of the world's leading antivirus vendors have specialised solutions for mobile phone malwares.

Cyber security expert Anshul Abhang said with mobile phones becoming as handy as personal computers, people tend to spend more time browsing on phones than computers. "Till 3G was launched, browsing speed was limited and people did not use cellphones for browsing and downloading. But now, with wide bandwidths on 3G phones, users tend to download everything on their smartphones. This, when they are not even aware of the fact that mobile phones too can fall prey to security risks," said Abhang.

Flaunt your style with the latest mobile phones

With the increasing demand of mobile phones in the market, the mobile companies bring forth latest mobile phones frequently which are apt with high technology. You can choose from a wide range of cell phones according to your budget and requirement. Latest mobiles with features like wide screen, Bluetooth, powerful camera, huge memory storage and quality speaker phones are termed to best phones in the market.

There are some manufacturers who offer in the market cheap mobiles which a customer’s budget allows. However, the manufacturers make sure that inspite of low rates the buyer gets all top features he can like long battery, camera, speakers, Bluetooth and good memory. Mobile phones come along with many offers, which may also include a mobile connection. This means that you get a number free and in the cost of the cell phones.

Technology prone latest mobile phones also let you boast it and envy your friends and colleagues. The companies are aiming launching the latest mobiles in numerous colors, shapes and sizes with user friendly software. The best phones are feature packed like internet facility, video games, advanced music player and even TV. The market even has touchscreen mobile phones with a wide screen to let you enjoy your device thoroughly. The wide screen, google navigator software, voice keyboard, 32GB expandable memory and 4GB MicroSD card will leave you spoilt for choice.

Considering that the mobile phones are further classified for business, student, and feminine and masculine everyone can relate to them. The business class cell phones have strong internet connectivity and various software, so that the business runs smoothly from all places. If you are thinking of changing your handset, then pick from the best mobiles which are pushed in with features.

Cheap mobiles are not only demanded by low budget pockets which only want to use it as a mode of communication but also by young teenagers who use their pocket money. Every mobile company offers a wide range in mobile phones to match and suit the requirements of customers of all age. Cell phones can be up to an extent even termed as mini computers owing that they have in built tools like Ms-office, notepad, calendar and calculator.

With the recent 3G telecom technology, cell phones have literally brought computers in the hands. This technology allows you to do video conferencing at a superfast internet speed from anywhere around the world. Talk to your loved ones at anytime of the day right from your handset without having to pay any extra ISD or STD cost.

Google mobile phones a phone with the future technology

The mobile phone, which was considered as a luxury thing few years back, has become necessity in every person’s life in today’s world. Like Nokia, Samsung, Sony-Ericsson etc. Google has also launched its mobile phones which are currently available in US only. The biggest empire in the search engine has entered in the mobile phone industry with the all new technology for the others to follow. Although the real makers of the google phones are HTC however the same is marketed by T-Mobile in the market.

The google phone is not only a mobile phone but it is an open software platform called “Android”. The phone does not carry the ordinary features of a mobile phone but it also allows different software developers to use it as an easy programming interface. Stepping into the business of mobile phones can help google to monetize new mobile services. The complete operating system of these phones is an open source where in anybody can change or add new functionalities which opens a fantastic way for creating new applications and specialized services.

These phones are very light in weight and very user friendly. Keeping into consideration the competition to be faced from other mobile companies, google has launched them at very cheap prices and that too with the advanced features thereby distinguishing them with other mobile phones available in the market. The google mobile phones carries light weight web browser to access the web services at the press of a button, multimedia services with the latest technology features, real speech recognition apart from voice dialing, gliding touch screen with the QWERTY keypad option, advanced gaming quality graphics etc.

These mobile phones can provide upto 500 kbps data speed, which is the highest speed in mobile phones, where 3G network is available. The phones can support both GSM and EDGE connections and the users of this phone can also enjoy the wi-fi feature. These phones come with auto focus camera feature for quality capturing of the images. People can also enjoy the music on these mobile phones as it supports almost all file formats like mp3, wma, wav, aac, amr etc. The phones can also play the 2d and 3d games thereby making it a popular choice amongst the game freak individuals.

The big giant, google, is increasing its realm in the mobile phones industry too to keep themselves ahead of all the competitors.

LG mobile phones make your life good!

“Life's Good”, this slogan actually suits LG electronics. One of its product ranges that make your life really good is LG mobile phones that are gaining day-by-day popularity for their rich and innovative features and technologies.

The market is loaded with several mobile models and brands but LG handsets have this exclusive reputation to meet the functional potential with technical indentation. Not only technically but look wise also these new mobiles tempt the customers and possible users to take these homes.

The LG mobile phones are not only favorite among the teenagers, college going students but also own a group of avid users. Some of the top LG mobile models that are giving other brands a big competition include LG GT Black, LG Optimus White, LG Snap, LG cookie lite Pink, LG Cookie Lite and LG Pop.

Reasons behind their huge success are their exceptional camera quality and astonishing visual results over the display screen. The brand is also planning to come out with a product range that includes the likes of big names such as Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 and Apple Iphone 5.

Another features and qualities that differentiate lg mobile from other mobile models are their light-weight body, stylish look and mobile prices. The inexpensive LG mobile phones are available with following features:

1. High resolution camera: These handsets come with a flash light option using which you can click high-quality pictures even in poorly lit locations.

2. 3G supporting network: In an era of 3G, most of these mobile phones support 2G GSM as well as 3G networks with a worldwide roaming option.

3. Large internal memory: Already come with a preloaded huge internal memory, which can be further extended using memory card of different ranges including 4GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, etc.

4. Wi-Fi connection: In the world where everyone wants to stay in touch with their dear ones and friends, LG handsets allow you to access fast-speed internet through their Wi-Fi connections.

5. Connectivity features: GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth and USB interface are few of the connectivity characteristics of LG mobiles that allow you to transfer data with a high pace.

Additionally, looking at the LG mobile price list you will realize how these handsets do not make holes in your pockets as compare to other expensive brands. In addition, they come with a range of lucrative deals, such as LG Pay As You Go (PAYG), LG contract, LG SIM Only and LG SIM Free deals, deals, provided by all the leading service providers like Vodafone, T-Mobile, Virgin, Orange, O2 and many more. You may also enjoy many incentives, including free data usage, SMSes as well as minutes, with LG mobile phones deals.

Intex dedicates Vision mobile phone to visually impaired

There’s a diminutive segment of manufacturers who thinks beyond producing high-end mobile devices for performance seekers and follows a ‘less-traveled road’ of dedicating useful solutions to unique people. After iBall’s Senior targeted at elderly citizens, Intex recently joined forces with National Association for the Blind to announce their new ‘Vision’ mobile phone for visually impaired.

                          
Designed to simplify the entire interaction, the new dual SIM (GSM + GSM) model features a large Braile keypad to help users recognize digitals conveniently. Users who aren’t familiar with the stated keypad can seamlessly switch on the ‘Talking Keypad’ feature which speaks out in English the number they have pressed.

“Intex believes that simple and affordable technology can do wonders in enhancing quality of life of differently-abled people. India has the largest number of blind people in the world and NAB is the best platform in the country to reach to them. Intex Vision is just a small gesture to help empower the visually impaired population by bringing connectivity within easy reach,” shared Shailendra Jha, DGM-Telecom, Intex Technologies.

The distinctively outlined Vision phone considers communication needs during emergency and therefore integrates a useful SOS feature that enables users to save four emergency numbers. By pressing the SOS button, users will automatically get directed to the first emergency number. Incorporated with sturdy ‘no-frills’ design, the device also sports a simple user interface accompanied by several entertainment and utility characteristics.

Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 10,000

Few weeks ago, we did an article about the best phones under Rs. 5,000 in the Indian market. Today, we will be listing the best phones under Rs. 10,000.

Nokia C5 - Rs. 7,599

                    
The Nokia C5 belongs to a breed of phones that is slowly disappearing. It is hard to come across phones without touchscreens these days and amongst them, phones with no QWERTY phones are even fewer. But there are still a lot of people out there who would like a simple candybar phone with a traditional keypad and the Nokia C5 is would be perfect for them.  

The C5 has a slim and compact design. It is also very light yet well built with a strong metal back. It has a 2.2-inch QVGA display, large comfortable keypad, 3 megapixel camera with VGA video recording. It also has 3G HSPA connectivity so you can take advantage of the faster Internet connection speeds that Indian carriers have finally began offering. Best of all, the Nokia C5 is a Symbian S60 smartphone, so you can multitask between applications and install additional 3rd party software from the Ovi Store and other sources.

Samsung Wave 533 - Rs. 8,899

                                                     
Looking for a QWERTY phone in this price range? Look no further than the Wave 533. It has by far the biggest QWERTY keypad you can find under 10k. It also 3.2-inch, 320 x 400 resolution touchscreen and the phone runs on Samsung's bada OS. It also packs in 3 megapixel camera Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0 and A- GPS.

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.

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.