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PTA: SIM Information System 668

September 28th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Misc

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has developed a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) information system to address associated risks on security and to ensure subscription regulations in cellular sector. The users would be able to find out the total number of SIM(s) registered against their respective CNIC number with each mobile operator.
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Android 1.6 Release

September 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Misc

The Android 1.6 release introduces new features for users and developers. It is based on the donut branch from the Android Open Source Project. For devices with Android Market, the latest version improves the overall user experience and makes it easier for users to discover great apps and games from developers.
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Frankencamera, experimental open-source camera platform

September 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Misc

The version 2.0 of the Frankencamera, an experimental open-source camera platform.
The camera’s focusing, demosaicing, denoising, white balancing, and other post-processing algorithms are programmable. The current version takes Canon EOS lenses.
From manufacturer point of view this may be attractive in terms of there is no need of design, R&D and manufacturing cost. Just keep updating [...]

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Opera Mini 5 beta available

September 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Misc

 

The Opera Mini 5 beta is available now. You can download it by visiting the  m.opera.com/next from your mobile phone’s default web browser or you can also download it to your computer.
The top new features are:

Tabbed browsing
Speed dial
Touch & keypad
Password manager

Hope soon we will see the final release of Opera Mini 5
source: Opera Mini

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Greener Electronics: Sony Ericsson has taken over #1 spot from Nokia

December 24th, 2007 · No Comments · Misc, Sony Ericsson

According to the latest edition of quarterly guide to Greener Electronics by Greenpeace, the Sony Ericsson has taken over the # 1 spot from Nokia.
Nokia and Motorola have each had a penalty point deducted after organization found their claims of global takeback were not being matched by actual practice.
For the first time TVs and [...]

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388 New Cellphone subscribers every minute in Asia Pacific

October 30th, 2007 · No Comments · Misc

Interesting statistics about Cellphone adoption in the world:

Asia Pacific: 388 cellphone subscribers every minute. Total ~1,387.9 million.
Africa: 94 cellphone subscribers every minute. Total ~298.9 million
Eastern Europe: 66 cellphone subscribers every minute. Total ~412.3 million.
North America: 46 cellphone subscribers every minute. Total ~298.6 million
Middle East: 35 cellphone subscribers every minute. Total ~170.6 million
Western Europe: 29 [...]

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Micro Counter Strike game for mobile

July 30th, 2007 · 5 Comments · Misc

Check out the Micro Counter Strike game for your mobile. It’s the mobile version of one of the most popular PC based games “Counter Strike”. Developed by M3GWORKS – leading developer of 3D game engine for mobile phones, developed the very first 3D FPS engine ‘M3GFPS‘ based on M3G technology.
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Google working on Search Service for cellphones

July 19th, 2007 · No Comments · Misc

The Google, which is already offering its search engine service to cellphones, that helps users to search the web. At the moment Google is trying to develop a new search service for cellphones, that will help users to find and buy ringtones, games and other mobile contents.
In this way cellphone user would be able to [...]

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Call’n Cash – Make money with advertisements on your mobile

July 13th, 2007 · No Comments · Misc

German software developer Rock Your Mobile! today announced the release of their groundbreaking advertisement solution for mobile phones.
Using Call’n Cash technology, a standard implemented by Rock your mobile!, advertisements can now be distributed to mobiles based on specific target consumer needs and profiles.
The most crucial part of a mobile phone, the user interface allowing dialing [...]

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Krusell – Top 10 selling handsets in June 2007

July 5th, 2007 · No Comments · Misc

The Swedish manufacturer of carrying cases for portable electronics, Krusell, has released their “Top 10″-list for June 2007.

Sony Ericsson K790i/K800i/K810i
Nokia 6300
Nokia N95
Nokia N73
Blackberry Pearl 8100 C/G/V
Sony Ericsson K750i/D750i/W800i
Sony Ericsson W810/800
Sony Ericsson W880i
Nokia 6233/6234
Motorola Razr V3

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