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Samsung to unveil Galaxy Tab 7.7, Wave 3 and Galaxy Note on Sept 1

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Samsung is set to unveil three new devices – Galaxy Tab 7.7, Wave 3 and Galaxy Note &#151 during an event on September 1 in Berlin, Germany. This has been revealed by a website who cited logos of upcoming products on the official of the upcoming Samsung Mobile Unpacked event.

Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a refresh of the current Galaxy Tab 7 while the Wave 3 is the successor of the laden Wave II. No hint is available on the Samsung Galaxy Note.

The new Galaxy Tab 7.7 seems obvious enough to have 7.7 inch display and is most likely to come with 3.x Honeycomb update.

The Wave 3 is the next flagship mobile running Bada OS 2.0 with TouchWiz 4.0 user interface and may flaunt Amoled Plus display on it. This Wave 3 device may come with 3.65 inch HVGA display, 5 camera at the back with VGA camera in the front, 3.0 and WiFi. This Wave series mobile will come with chip built-in. In terms of appearance, it will be a cross between Samsung Galaxy Ace and Galaxy S II.

IndusInd Bank mobile banking service

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IndusInd Bank has launched a mobile banking application called IndusMobile. The application will allow customers to bank anytime anywhere through their mobile phone.

Customers can access information and transact at no cost charged by the bank. However, data charges by the mobile operator will be applicable. Customers will also be able to book movie tickets, pay their bills and even perform mobile to mobile fund transfers, NEFT and RBI’s Inter-bank mobile payment service (IMPS). In fact, this service is better than NEFT as it works round the clock.

IndusInd Bank is the only bank in India which allows card-less cash withdrawal transactions through the mobile application, which means the beneficiary can withdraw cash from select IndusInd Bank ATMs without using an ATM or debit card.

IndusMobile application is a fast, easy and secure mobile banking service. It is a downloadable application which is light and easy to install on the phone.

Those who do not wish to download and install the may use the SMS channel for using IndusMobile. Customers can register at an IndusInd branch or at ATMs, by net banking or at call centres or just by sending an SMS. All transactions would be authorised by a four digit MPIN ensuring two-layer security. The MPIN can be used on a GSM connection through or SMS. Select CDMA handsets are also supported.

Speaking about the launch, Sumant Kathpalia, head of consumer banking at IndusInd Bank, said, “IndusMobile is a comprehensive mobile banking platform that enables our customers to manage their banking needs with incredible ease. This new application will serve as a key customer touch point that complements the bank’s physical branch network”.

He further added, “With mobile phones becoming an integral part of our lives, IndusMobile will provide a safe, secure and personalised service delivery channel for the bank to reach out to its customers.”

The mobile application will allow features like balance enquiry, mini statement, intrabank funds transfer, mobile to mobile funds transfer, mobile to account funds transfer, net electronic funds transfer (NEFT), interbank mobile payment service (IMPS), Visa credit card bill payment, mobile payments and more.

You can also find out your cheque’s status, stop cheque requests, and also offline requests (cheque book, debit card, DD, statement).

Tata Docomo launches video news alerts

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Tata Docomo, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices, has launched a unique VAS service called Video News Alert, a first-of-its-kind service that will give breaking news alerts in the form of video clips. The video news alerts can be streamed, viewed and downloaded by both 2G and subscribers on their mobile phones.

For offering this service, Tata Docomo has inked an exclusive partnership with Network 18, India’s largest network of business news channels.

Tata Docomo’s ‘Video News Alert’ service allows subscribers to stream and download video clips, as also search and view news stories. Using the service, subscribers can express their liking for a story, share their opinion on a story, participate in polls and do much more to voice their feelings and concerns.

“The new Video News Alert service is a push service via wherein subscribers will be kept informed on all current events. What’s enticing is the ability to get news in video format as it allows customers to watch the news clip and world happenings on the move. Tata Docomo has always been at the forefront of offering services that are relevant and affordable. We are pleased to partner with Network 18, our content aggregators for this initiative,” said GurinderSingh Sandhu, head of corporate marketing at Tata Teleservices.

Customers can avail this service by simply sending an SMS ‘VIDEO NEWS’ to 53333, following which a subscription confirmation SMS along with a link to access video news will be sent. Subscribers will then receive three video alerts every day. The charges for data access are 10 paise for 10 and there are no subscription charges to use this service. To de-activate the Video News Service, customers can dial 155223 or SMS ‘STOP videonews’ to 155223.

Nokia brings new headset with active noise cancellation

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Nokia’s handsfree kits especially the ones that are designed for music are known for their audio quality. Taking it a step further, Nokia has announced the launch of its latest music hands free kit – the Essence.

Nokia Essence essentially is a based wireless hands free kit designed for music fanatics but also offers active noise cancellation along with the music or the audio while talking.

Nokia claims it to be their best in-ear headset to date, featuring up to 99 per cent noise cancellation in the lightest, smallest package available.

Noise-cancelling headsets contain microphones that listen to the sounds around you, and then create an opposite sound which is blended in with your music. This “reverse-noise” is intended to cancel out the noise that the users listen resulting in a sound that is free from noise.

The headset is designed to work with any Bluetooth enabled phone featuring A2DP, but is especially useful with Nokia’s latest near field communications enabled smartphones since it also features to pair with a tap of your phone on the controller.

For easy operation and control, the Nokia Essence features call handling and offers buttons for both that and for shuffling through the music. For music lovers, the Essence has dedicated Bass and treble control keys allowing them to tweak the quality of the music as per need.

No details on price and availability of the device have been made available. Considering the features and the technology, this Bluetooth handsfree kit is expected to be on the slightly higher side and is expected to reach different markets by the end of this year along with the other Symbian Belle smartphones that have been launched by Nokia recently.

How to back up your SMSs on Android

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How to back up your SMSs on Android

SMS has become pass&#233 ever since the arrival of instant messengers for smartphones. However, several users still rely on services to send and receive messages where data connections are not functional. If you want a backup of the SMS messages in your inbox, there is one easy solution: Go SMS Pro.

Go Dev Team has developed this handy and easy-to-use app which is available from Market for free. Go SMS Pro has a refined interface for smartphones running Android 1.6 or higher. The app allows you to backup SMS messages in XML format or a backup file that can be sent via email.

Download Go SMS Pro on your Android smartphone to get started. Then follow the steps below:

Step one

Launch the Go SMS Pro app and go to the ‘Services’ tab in ‘Settings’ by tapping the ‘Menu’ or ‘Options’ key on your handset.

Step two

Tap on the ‘SMS B&R’ umbrella icon and you will be taken to SMS backup and recovery settings.

Step three

Tap on the ‘Backup SMS’ option which is second in the list and you can select whether to backup all SMS messages or only the new ones.

Step four

Confirm the task by tapping on OK and the backup file of your SMS messages will be stored in mnt/sdcard/GOSMS/backup/SMS/.

Step five

Once the backup process is complete the app will ask if you wish to email the backup file (.dat file) to yourself. Choose the necessary options.

The SMS backup file can be saved in .dat or .xml format and you can save it either on your computer, or you can upload it to a safer account..xml files are readable with WordPad on a PC.

You can also schedule backups to be carried out every week or even daily.

Samsung unveils four new Android smartphones

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Samsung unveils four new Android smartphones

Samsung has announced four new handsets in its Galaxy series running 2.3 Gingerbread.

The company has simplified the nomenclature of its Galaxy series which usually creates confusion among its potential users. As per the new naming strategy, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy series handsets will carry the names: Super Smart (S), Royal/Refined (R), Wonder (W), Magical (M) and Young (Y).

The flagship Android devices from Samsung will carry the Galaxy S branding where S stands for ‘Super Smart’. Galaxy S series smartphones will be top of the line smartphones with large screens and heavy-horsepower hardware under the hood.

After that comes the premium model series, Galaxy R where R stands for ‘Royal’ or ‘Refined’. The Galaxy R series devices will combine power, design and productivity but will not have all the features that the flagship model has.

In the higher segment falls the Galaxy W series in which W stands for ‘Wonder’. The smartphone will feature high quality strategic models for those who want a stylish handset that can perform well.

The Galaxy M series – where M is for ‘Magical’ – will comprise handsets with decent performance at an economical price. The handsets in the Galaxy M series will fall under the mid-range segment.

Samsung Galaxy Y series, in which Y stands for ‘Young’, will be entry level handsets meant for emerging markets and the younger generation.

Each of the above mentioned Galaxy phones will carry further classification which would be the key selling point of the devices. All Galaxy series phones with the name ‘Pro’ will include a physical full keyboard. While those Galaxy models branded ‘Plus’ will basically be an upgrade from existing models.

Meanwhile, the specifications of the new Samsung handsets are as follows:

Galaxy W

Flaunting a 3.7 inch display, Galaxy W falls in the higher segment and houses a 1.4 GHz processor. The capacitive display can support WVGA (800 x 480 pixel) and is capable for supporting 14.4 (3G networks) for wireless connectivity.

Galaxy W features a 5 camera that we assume is capable of recording 720p video. Packing a massive 1500 battery pack, Galaxy W uses 2.1, WiFi, and has access to a number of Samsung’s services such as Social, Game and Music Hub. The phone supports the new Kies Air feature as well.

Falling into the higher-tier this handset is likely to be priced around Rs 25,000 or more.

Galaxy M Pro

The slim Galaxy M Pro is an improved version of the current low-end Galaxy Pro handset. The new Galaxy M Pro will feature a 2.66 inch HVGA (480 x 320 pixel) TFT display and will support 7.2 Mbps HSDPA networks.

With a 1 GHz processor, Galaxy M Pro is aimed at professionals who want a Qwerty keyboard. The handset will come preloaded with Android 2.3 Gingerbread and will sport a 5 megapixel camera at the back as well as a VGA camera on the front.

Along with Bluetooth 3.0 and WiFi, the Galaxy M Pro will come preloaded with enterprise level apps from Cisco Mobile, Webex, Sybase Afaria and others. Slotted in the middle-tier segment, this smartphone can be priced anywhere between Rs 16,000 to Rs 22,000.

Galaxy Y and Galaxy Y Pro

The entry level Galaxy Y will be a full touchscreen handset while Galaxy Y Pro will have a full Qwerty keyboard. Aimed at emerging markets and the youth, the Galaxy Y will have a 3 inch (320 x 240 pixel) TFT display, a 2 megapixel camera and a modest 832 processor.

Promising 3G network support, this phone will feature Bluetooth 3.0 and WiFi for wireless connectivity. It will support Social Hub and Swype input integration to ensure easier social networking. Galaxy Y will come preloaded with Android 2.3 and will be available in a number of colours.

Galaxy Y Pro, a candy-bar handset with a Qwerty keypad, will be the true successor of the current Galaxy Pro handset. The new Galaxy Y Pro will support WiFi Direct and will also feature Social Hub Premium.

All four new Galaxy series smartphones will be showcased at the IFA 2011 expo in Berlin next week.

Spice mobiles to feature SRS WOW HD

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Spice Mobility has tied up with SRS labs, a sound technology and enhancement solution provider, to incorporate the SRS WOW audio enhancement solution in its mobile phones. With the new technology, the India based mobile phone manufacturer aims at delivering far better sound and audio to its mobile phone customers.

The company has already begun incorporating this new audio technology in its devices and it can be experienced on newer phones from Spice Mobiles, including Spice M6700 Cappuccino, M6450 Metal and M 6900 Knight feature phones.

“In this day and age, it seems that consumers rely on their phones for multitasking particularly as full-featured media players. So by embedding our latest phones with SRS WOW HD we can ensure that Spice Mobility customers will experience the highest-quality multimedia performance from their devices anywhere and anytime, further solidifying our efforts to build brand loyalty and keep our customers coming back,” said Deepak Verma, senior marketing manager, Spice Mobility.

With the inclusion of the SRS WOW HD audio technology in the mobile phones, users can expect better audio from the device’s built-in speaker or over headphones.

Besides, SRS technology also enhances audio fidelity from both compressed and uncompressed audio files and adds three dimensional surround sound to give a much richer music listening experience to the user.

Google’s new browser for Android

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Google is working on a new for operating system. A Google team would be working with WebKit on the new browser which will be completely open source &#151 though the Android-specific elements will be removed from the browser.

Android users have always wondered why browser is not present on the platform yet &#151 especially since the same company makes both these products. Google was using another browser on Android, which was not called Chrome although it did share some code with Chrome.

According to a WebKit blog post, “We anticipate a reasonably small set of changes to the Chromium port to achieve this. We’re fully committed to maintaining this new flavour of the Chromium port of WebKit, and having a build bot up and running as soon as possible will make this an easier task.”

Google’s move is likely to result in a mature mobile browser, if the experience of other browsers based on the WebKit, including on iOS, and browsers on Samsung Bada and others are anything to go by. Google has always been conscious of branding issues, so expect the browser to be named Chromium or Chrome.

Logitech joystick for iPad

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Logitech joystick for iPad

To cater to the needs of iPad users who love to play games on their devices, Logitech has launched a joystick for iPads.

The joystick is designed to help users play games on their tablets but the best part of this accessory is that it does not need power or connectivity.

Logitech’s Joystick for iPad is a thumb-stick game controller that you can use with just about any game with an on-screen joystick or D-pad. The device attaches to your iPad with suction cups that are easy to apply and easy to remove.

The coiled spring provides force feedback that automatically returns the joystick to the center position. This way it gives the user precise control over movement and over the game as well, making it the perfect accessory any tablet gamer would want.

Logitech’s Joystick is expected to be available in the USA and European markets beginning this September at a suggested retail price of $20 or Rs 500. There is no information as to when this device will be available in India.

Google adds new features to Android Market

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Google adds new features to Android Market

Google has added a number of things to the Market including a +1 button and a number for application or content purchases. The additional PIN number will prevent accidental purchases or rather will minimise them, especially when movies and other such content comes to Android Market.

This is the second biggest update of Android Market since July. The look and feel of Android Market has been spruced up and users will now get swipe functionality for shifting or moving between apps on their devices. This transition allows users to comfortably browse through hundreds of apps and makes it easier for them to stay focused.

The update is available over the air only and the notification will appear on your device as soon as the is available in your region. If you are amongst the ones who cannot wait any more for laying your hands on the file, then you can use the this party link.

But beware, it’s an external or third party link and The Mobile Indian does not give any sort of guarantee with this link. We have however tried the application ourselves and it works perfectly well.

At present the application will only work on smartphones running Android 2.2 and above.

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