Friday, February 18, 2011

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.

Monday, February 14, 2011

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.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

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.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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.”

Monday, February 7, 2011

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.