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Four most expensive android mobile apps

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Four most expensive android mobile apps

Some time back we told you about the most expensive mobile phones, now it’s the turn of some of the costliest mobile apps available on platforms.

Safecell

This is for those who are proud owners of private airplanes. Safecell has been created by Australia based ASiQ Limited.

It uses the airplane’s connection, which in turn is connected to a satellite. The phones on board the airplane, connected together via SafeCell, work as if they are in an area that has mobile network coverage. Users do not have to pay charges either.

The app costs a whopping $ 12,500 (about Rs 5,60,000), which anyway is a meager sum for those who own a private airplane.

Safecell will be released soon. Initially, it will be available for Nokia and other Symbian phones. BlackBerry and Android versions of the app are to follow soon. iPhone users, however, will have to wait a little longer.

Medicine Central

Although the Medicine Central app from Unbound Medicine is costly, it addresses the problem of cost by bundling several apps in one, thus reducing overall costs for users.

It includes MEDLINE Journals, Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests, A to Z Drug Facts, Drug Interaction Facts, and 5-Minute Clinical Consult. Medicine Central costs $160 (about Rs 7,200).

Emergency Central

This app covers only emergency medicine. It is a collection of information about diseases, diagnostic tests and drugs.

Users get one year of web access and free updates. Emergency Central app costs $150 (about Rs 6,700).

Mobile Navigator

This app has been created by NAVIGON and it uses the of the handset to guide the user to his destination. The app provides maps, text to speech and traffic information so that users may navigate through traffic with minimum fuss.

Mobile Navigator costs $127 (about Rs 5,700).

Samsung to launch 8.9 inch tablet

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Samsung is set to launch its first tablet computer which will be lot lighter and convenient than the its existing counterparts, reports suggest.

Reports on Samsung’s bold new unconventional tablet have started to come from the CTIA (International association for the wireless telecommunications) Wireless 2011 exhibition in USA.

It is unconventional because of the tablet’s display size of 8.9 inches.

The 8.9 inch tablet size bridges the gap between the lighter and easier to carry 7 inch tablets and bigger ‘easier on eyes’ 10.1 inch tablets.

The Samsung tablet is lighter with close to 470 grams of weight and 8.6 mm width, which is slightly over the width of a standard smartphone.

The pictures revealed by Pocketnow.com taken right from the venue, shows that the device has a real snappy look.

The pictures also confirm that the device will use a 1Ghz dual core processor. There is no information about dedicated graphics but it is expected to have one.

It could have an 8.9 inch display screen with a WVGA (1200 x 800) that provides it higher density over other tablet computers.

The tablet 8.9 will also use a custom User Interface (UI) which sits on top of the 3.0. The will give it features like the application shift and peek options, allowing users to get a Win 7 type feel while using this device.

Need motivation to work out? Try Endomondo app

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If you are among those who find it really difficult to keep themselves motivate enough to stick to their work-out regime, then here is your help.

The Endomondo Sports Tracker monitors your exercise and sends information on the same to social networking sites. So if a user is walking instead of jogging, his friends will be able to know that and can post a comment to boost his morale. You can also hear those messages from your friends.

During cycling, walking, running, the app shows the routes, duration, distance you have covered. It also show how much calories you have burned.

Endomondo Sports Tracker app also integrates the built in music players and heart monitor well.

A unique proposition of this app is that you need not to check the phone screen every time to see work out progress.

Endomondo has both free and paid versions, and more importantly, the app can be controlled from the headsets directly.

It’s not the first fitness app though. In fact the apps like Nike+ and Runkeeper are being used by fitness enthusiasts to log their work out details and they share the progress with their friends as well. The only difference with this app is that it is available across all platforms such as such as BlackBerry, Android, iPhone, Symbian, Windows Phone and even Java based phones.

It has been created by a Denmark based company.

Opera updates its product portfolio

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Opera has upgraded its mobile which will support over 3,000 devices across seven mobile platforms such as Android, Symbian, iOS, Blackberry, Java, and Brew.

To begin with, the much appreciated internet boost technology has been optimised. The internet boost technology, also known as the Opera turbo, caches and compresses the content from internet websites like images and identifies and optimises it according to the type of connection being used.

With the new Opera mini, this technology comes embedded whereas Opera mobile running devices can choose to activate it in order to improve speed.

Other additions include visuals tabs and tab switching and the much awaited ‘pinch to zoom’ feature for touchscreen devices running Opera and having a capacitive touch screen.

Social networking has been built as an integral part of the new browsers and users now can share content on any social media network with just a single touch. Interested users can download it from the Opera website.

Adobe releases update for Flash 10.2

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Great news for users. Adobe has released a new patch for the problem that had cropped up earlier this month on Android and other devices.

The threat, as identified by Adobe, had a security risk which allowed hackers to take control of any device or computer that uses Adobe Flash 10.2.

The vulnerability, which was earlier identified as CVE-2011-0609, has been removed from the Flash Player with the help of a patch released on March 21.

With this, users can fully utilise the benefits of Flash 10.2 without worrying about security. New users of Flash need not install the patch as the updated setup will be available for download from Adobe’s website. But users need to be cautious while downloading the setup file as some websites might still be distributing the old version.

Users can either download the patch directly from Adobe’s website or can visit Android Market and get the latest upgrade/patch for their device.

Nokia may choose to go without Microsoft in the tablet space

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Finnish handset maker Nokia may opt for an operating system that isn’t made by Microsoft for its forthcoming tablet, according to a report.

However, Nokia is still not sure which operating system it should use for its tablet, said Reuters, quoting sources. The company is still exploring numerous options for its tablets, which means Microsoft may still have a chance.

Nokia has already said that its upcoming smartphones will run Window Phone 7 operating system.

But Windows Phone 7 is meant for phones and not tablet computers, according to Microsoft.

And the tablet operating system of Microsoft, Windows 8, is expected to come only in 2012.

Another problem for Nokia is that its Symbian and MeeGo platforms do not seem rock solid because they lack a developer ecosystem.

A bit of good news, in the meanwhile, is that Nokia has filed a patent for two tablets in the USA. Both the designs are full touch, but look different from each other.

Mosaid might sue companies for infringement of six Wifi patents

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Mosaid Technologies, an intellectual property firm, has threatened to sue several companies for alleged infringement of six of its Wifi related patents.

Among the companies are RIM, AsusTek Computers Inc, Atheros Communications, CSR Inc, Dell, Huawei Technologies, and a few others.

According to Mosaid, the companies have infringed its patents by creating and selling products that comply with IEEE802.11 standard, known as Wifi.

John Lindgren, president and chief executive officer, Mosaid, said, “Since 2008, we have licensed our portfolio of wireless patents and applications to 15 companies that have recognised the value of this intellectual property.”

“We believe that all companies offering products that implement the Wifi standard require a license to our wireless patents,” added John.

Wifi is a wireless standard that helps connect devices within a safe network so that they can share data.

RCom announces free website to Netconnect users

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Reliance Communications today announced the launch of a free website package for all its Netconnect users.

The website package includes a domain name of user’s choice, a user-friendly website builder with hosting and 10 business email accounts at the chosen domain name.

SMEs, SEPs and individuals can now have their own website and attract newer customers even though they might not have the technical know-how or resources to create and host one.

India is among the most underpenetrated and underserved countries in terms of websites per person online. The total number of websites in the world today stands at eight crore and in comparison websites owned by Indians are just eight lakh.

Broadly speaking merely 1 per cent websites are owned by Indians. As per industry reports, the number of internet users in India stands at 8.1 crore and by 2013 India will be the third largest country behind only to the US and China.

Today roughly 1 in 25 internet users worldwide own a website, while in India only 1 in 100 internet users own a website. This disparity has significantly affected Indian entrepreneurs, and has become a bottleneck to their growth.

RCom has entered into an exclusive partnership with BigRock. BigRock will enable Reliance Netconnect users to establish and grow their online presence; build their own websites from scratch using a very intuitive- but powerful- feature rich, and user friendly website builder package.

It provides easy control to modify and update the website as and when required. Furthermore, user can take the assistance of customer service setup, available through phone or chat.

Announcing the launch, Prashant Gokarn, Reliance Communications said, “This opportunity will significantly boost web presence for our Netconnect subscribers. We are targeting the SMEs, SEPs and entrepreneurs, as well as individuals who wish to stay connected and interact for personal or business needs. Our strategy is to focus on the integration of the two worlds. Consequently, we anticipate providing free website will increase the number of Indians owning the websites significantly.”

To avail the offer, Reliance Netconnect users need to register their email address while subscribing for the Netconnect service. This can also be done by calling the Reliance Netconnect customer care at 1800 3000 5555, or by registering at the Netconnect website( www.reliancenetconnect.co.in).

The users will be sent a coupon code on their registered email address. The process for availing the offer will also be explained in the email. The users can redeem this coupon code and get the website package free of cost. The service is free for the first year of registration. After the first year, the customers will pay the prevailing fee to BigRock if they wish to continue the service.

Exclusive interview with Shahrukh Khan on Nokia E7

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The soldier of Fauji, the go getter of Circus, and now the super star of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan has been a perfect entertainer for the masses. Recently, he was in Delhi to launch Nokia’s latest handset, E7.

In an interaction with The Mobile Indian, Shahrukh Khan shared his experiences with mobile phones.

TMI: Shah Rukh, you have been a big fan of Nokia Communicator and around six weeks back you got an E7 to test. How was your experience?

SRK: I am a technoholic, and a device has to be high on innovation and functionality to catch my attention. Nokia has always impressed me with novel and user friendly features — I still have my Nokia Communicator from 1996! I have been waiting for the Nokia Communicator in a new avatar so when I heard about the E7, I couldn’t wait to get one.

Nokia approached me to be a product tester and I was supposed to give feedback to the company. I have used the Nokia E7 for over a month. I am totally hooked to it and it has become my constant business companion. Not only does it keep me connected to my business at all times, but it helps me stay close to my friends and family wherever I am.

TMI: Most of the time you are busy travelling and shooting in different locations. Was E7 useful in keeping you updated on the progress of other movies that you might have just completed?

SRK: Oh yes, it was really useful. Most of the time my directors send me video clips of shootings that I have completed, through email, to ask for my suggestion or keep me updated about the editing that has been carried out.

With E7, not only do I look at those video clips on my phone but also share my inputs with the director. It made my life easier for me.

TMI: Are you hooked to games and apps on the phone?

SRK: Yes, very much. I am a big fan of Angry Birds and I enjoy playing it on my cell. Apart from that, since I do a lot of travelling I enjoy using apps which help me in managing my travels.

TMI: Do you prefer touch screen or phones?

SRK: Since the days I started using computers everybody at home used to tell me to learn typing and as time progressed I started liking it, and now even in mobiles I prefer those handsets which have Qwerty support.

TMI: How much time do you spend on your phone?

SRK: Usually, I spend around two hours on the phone every day, and if time and distance are not an issue, I love face to face interactions with friends, relatives and colleagues.
Also, I make it a point not to carry my cell phone to the sets when I am shooting, I keep it in my vanity van and I would also like new actors that are joining the Bollywood fraternity to avoid using phones when they are on sets.

TMI: Whom did you call first after getting a new E7?

SRK: I made the first call to my son, Aryan, and tried to impress him with my latest gadget. I think he was impressed.

Samsung’s Galaxy S LCD launched

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Samsung has quietly launched its latest smartphone, the Galaxy S 4 GB, in India.

Galaxy S LCD, also called the GT — I9003, has a large four inch WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) touchscreen made of Gorilla glass.

Running on Android 2.2 Froyo, this smartphone houses a 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 and dedicated graphics card for better display.

This phone also features 4 of inbuilt memory, which is a welcome gift. Users can further expand the memory up to 32 GB by using an card.

A 5 mega auto focus camera at the back of this phone is not something commendable, but will do the job of mobile photography.

This smartphone is a device with HSPA and video telephony as well. So, if you are looking for something that will fulfill your needs in the future this might just qualify.

With on board Bluetooth, Wifi, and Edge, the connectivity options in this device are plenty.

The battery too looks promising. It provides 1650 and the company claims that it lasts for over six hours of talktime, and that too on 3G mode.

GT I9003 is priced at close to Rs 25,000 and is available on Letsbuy.com for about Rs 20,500. Letsbuy happens to be the official online sales partner of Samsung.

With the right pricing and a mix of features, this device is surely a showstopper and will be the choice for smartphone enthusiasts.

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