Ufone Offers BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000 White
White is the new bold.
After introducing the revolutionary BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000 smartphone to Pakistan, Ufone is proud to bring you the same BlackBerry Bold smartphone in pure white.
Make a bold style statement with your new white BlackBerry device that has all the dynamic features you’ve come to expect from a BlackBerry phone. So set yourself apart from the crowd, because this smartphone is as unique as U!
Features Available
Wireless email
Organizer
Browser
Phone
Camera (2.0 MP)
Video Recording
BlackBerry® Maps
Media Player
Built-in GPS
Wi-Fi® Support
Corporate data access
SMS
MMS
Size and Weight
4.48"/114mm (Length)
2.6"/66mm (Width)
0.59"/15mm (Depth)
4.8 oz/136g (Weight)
Data Input/Navigation
Trackball
QWERTY (Keyboard)
Keyboard backlighting
Voice Input/Output
3.5mm stereo headset capable
Integrated earpiece/ microphone
Built-in speakerphone
Mono/stereo headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth® technology)
M3, T3 (Rating for hearing aids)
Media Player
Video format support: DivX 4, DivX 5/6 partially supported, XviD partially supported, H.263, H.264, WMV3
Audio format support: .3gp, MP3, WMA9 (.wma/.asf), WMA9 Pro/WMA 10, MIDI, AMR-NB, Professional AAC/AAC+/eAAC+
Display
Half VGA resolution 480 x 320 pixel color display
Transmissive TFT LCD, supports over 65,000 colors
Font size (user selectable)
Backlighting
Light sensing screen
Notification
Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
32 polyphonic ringtones – MIDI, SP-MDI, MP3, WAV
Vibrate mode
LED indicator
Approximate Battery Life
Up to 13 days days (Standby time)
Up to 5 hours (Talk time)
Memory
Expandable memory – support for microSD™ card
1GB On-board + 128 MB Flash
Modem
RIM® wireless modem
Tethered modem capability
Email Integrations
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
Integrates with existing personal email account
Integrates with optional new device account
Accessories Included
USB cable
Wall charger
Device Security
Password protection and keyboard lock
Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)
Optional support for S/MIME
Wireless Network
Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g
UMTS: 2100/1900/850 MHz GSM®: 1900/1800/900/850 MHz,
North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
North America: 1900MHz GSM®/GPRS networks
Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
EDGE networks
HSDPA networks
*Requires a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software
**All audio and video files must be transferred to the smartphone before playing. Files can be transferred via USB cable, smartphone browser application or Bluetooth.
Files can be transferred via USB cable, smartphone browser application or Bluetooth. View the complete list of supported media file formats.
*** Battery life may vary based on usage
****Based on GSMA PRD TW.09 Battery Life Measurement Technique. Actual results may vary. Network availability and coverage affect battery life and are dependent upon a number of factors, including location and transmission environment.
†The BlackBerry Pearl accepts microSD cards; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity.
††Contact your service provider for service availability and pricing
†††May vary. Check with your service provider for details.
‡Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.
New Nokia 5230 Review and specifications
Physical features, power and memory
Size
Form: Classic with touchscreen
Dimensions: 111 x 51.7 x 14.5/15.5 mm
Weight: 113 g (without stylus)
Weight: 115 g (with stylus)
Volume: 78 cc (without stylus) / 83 cc (with stylus)
Responsive touchscreen with tactile feedback
Accelerometer for auto-rotate
Proximity sensor to save power and prevent inadvertent touches
Display and 3D
Size: 3.2"
Resolution: 640 x 360 pixels (nHD) with 16:9 picture
Up to 16.7 million colours
Full touchscreen display
Communication and navigation
Operating frequency
Dual band 900/2100 WCDMA and 850/1900 WCDMA
GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Automatic switching between GSM bands
Flight mode
Data network
CSD
HSCSD
GPRS/EGPRS Class B, multislot class 32, maximum speed 177/296kbps (DL/UL)
EDGE class B, multislot class 32, maximum speed 177/296 kbps (DL/UL)
WCDMA 2100, maximum speed PS 384/384 kbps (UL/DL),
CS 64 kbps
HSDPA, cat. 6, maximum speed 3.6 Mbps (DL)
TCP/IP support
Local connectivity and synchronisation
Bluetooth version 2.0
- Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
MTP (Mobile Transfer Protocol) support
Direct printing to compatible picture printers
Support for PC synchronisation with Nokia Ovi Suite
Connectors
Micro-USB connector, USB 2.0 high speed
3.5 mm Nokia AV connector
Memory
microSD memory card slot, with hot swap max. 16 GB
70 MB internal dynamic memory
Power
BL-5J 1320 mAh Li-Ion standard battery
Talk time (maximum)
- GSM 7 h
- WCDMA 4 h 18 min
Messaging
SMS
Multiple SMS deletion
MMS version 1.3, message size up to 600 kb
Automatic resizing of images for MMS
Nokia Xpress audio messaging
Common inbox for SMS and MMS messages
Number screening for messaging
Distribution lists for messaging
Cell broadcast
E-mail
Supported protocols: IMAP, POP, SMTP
Support for e-mail attachments
OMA e-mail notification support
Mail for Exchange 2008 preinstalled
Web browsing
Supported markup languages: HTML, XHTML, WML
Supported protocols: HTTP, WAP, JavaScript
TCP/IP support
OSS browser
Nokia Mobile Search
Photography
2 megapixel camera
Image formats: JPEG
CMOS sensor
3x digital zoom
Video
Main camera
- Video recording at up to 640 x 480 pixels and up to 30 fps (TV high quality), up to 640 x 352 pixels and up to 30 fps (widescreen quality), up to 320 x 240 pixels and up to 30 fps/15 fps (email high/normal quality), up to 176 x 144 and up to 15 fps (sharing quality)
- Up to 4x digital zoom
Video recording file formats: .mp4, .3gp
Audio recording formats: WAV (normal), AMR (MMS), AAC/MP4 (high quality)
Music and audio playback
Music playback file formats: MP3, MP4, AAC, eAAC+, WMA
Dedicated music keys
FM radio
3.5 mm stereo headphone plug
2.5 mm Nokia AV connector
Nokia Ovi Player
Nokia Music Store support
Nokia Podcasting support
Ring tones: mp3, aac, 64-tone polyphonic (64 built-in tones)
Integrated speaker
Price
Price in Rs: 16,400 Price in USD: $196
PTCL Premium Number Service
Hold your seats now. You can get an amazing opportunity to get Platinum or Golden numbers with Cordless sets through PTCL Premium Number service with increased memorability. Premium number service includes numbering range which comprise of 3 -4-5 consecutive digits which are exclusively suitable for customers who want one premium family number for their home which is easy to remember and ear pleasing. This also gives comfort to your callers as they don’t have to remember complex and more commonly used numbers.
Package Tariff:
•Platinum package @ Rs 15,000
•Golden package @ Rs 10,000
•Rs. 2000 charges to be billed through first monthly bill for both categories
•Same installation fee and line rent charges
Order Line:
This service can be acquired by calling 0800 80 800 helpline or through walk-in channels.
Frequently Asked Questions- FAQs
1. Who can avail Premium Number Service?
Ans: All the customers who want to have new PTCL landline connection and are interested to get the Platinum or Golden numbers.
2. What are service charges?
Ans: If customer opts for Platinum number, then he/she will be charged @ Rs15000 (Cost for Platinum number + Cordless). In case of Golden number, he/she will be charges@ Rs 10,000 (Cost for Golden number+ Cordless). Rs. 2000 charges to be billed through first monthly bill for both categories
3. How to avail this service?
Ans: By calling 0800 8 0800 helpline or through Walk-In channels (from designated list of OSS).
4. Can existing PTCL customers acquire this service?
Ans: No. This service would be applicable on only new telephone connection requests. Existing customers can opt for secondary PTCL landline in order to avail this service.
5. Can I suggest my own number for Premium number service?
Ans: No.
6. Is it necessary for me to get the Cordless Set after getting the PTCL landline number? What if I don't?
Ans: Yes. This is a new telephone connection (NTC) promotion bundled with Cordless sets. In bundled services you cannot select one and leave the other offer.
7. Are there any additional charges for Premium Number Service?
Ans: There are two packages “Platinum Number”@ @ Rs15000 (Cost for Platinum number + Cordless) and Golden Number @ Rs10,000 (Cost for Golden number + Cordless). Rs. 2000 charges to be billed through first monthly bill for both categories
8. Will I surely get the Platinum/Golden number selected during the order entry time?
Ans: Every new telephone request in PTCL under goes a resource confirmation/ feasibility process, if that is clear then you will surely get the desired number which is selected at the time of order taking.
9. How much time it will take to get my PTCL Landline installed at my premises?
Ans: At least seven days. Its depends on the area customer is in and the feasibility report.
10. How to acquire Cordless set and where to deposit the set charges?
Ans: Once the landline is installed and you get the External Construction worksheet order form from the customer support representative. You will take this form to specific PTCL One Stop Shop (OSS) as informed by the CSR during the Order taking time.
11. I have lost the External Construction Work order form, how do I get Cordless now?
Ans: You can visit specific PTCL One Stop Shop (OSS) as informed by the CSR during the Order taking time and request for cordless set.
12. My neighbor doesn’t have any PTCL landline number. What to do now?
Ans: Premium numbers have been reserved Exchange wise across Pakistan. Neighbor number is very important in order to indentify the right exchange for the requesting customer to avoid ambiguity at our end.
13. Can Premium number be shifted to other exchange, if I change my geographical location?
Ans: No. In that case, you might not get the same number again.
14. My cordless set is faulty, how can I replace it?
Ans: You can take this set to specific PTCL One Stop Shop (OSS) as informed by the CSR during the Order taking time
15. Are there any special PSTN features which I get through this service?
Ans: There are no other special features except having a easy to remember Platinum/Golden Number.
Samsung B3210 CorbyTXT - Colorful Message Expres
Corby TXT’s changeable, colorful Fashion Jackets of Samsung B3210 CorbyTXT let you dress it up and express it all – each & every mood you're in. Say more while working less. Samsung B3210 CorbyTXT features a thumb-friendly QWERTY keypad that makes texting friends fun, fast & easy. With Samsung B3210 CorbyTXT, show your loved ones how much fun you're having on vacation – while you're on vacation. Samsung B3210 CorbyTXT mobile phone grants you direct access to 6 of your favorite Social network community sites. Samsung B3210 CorbyTXT - Texting faster has never been simpler.
Dimension
91 x 54 x 16.95 mm
Weight
94 g
Battery
Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min, Stand-by Up to 200 h (As per Samsungmobiles Pakistan)
Memory
40 MB Built-in + microSD Card (up to 8GB)
Connectivity
Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, USB, GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps), EDGE Class 10 (236.8 kbps)
Display Size
220 x 176 pixels, 2.2 inches
Display Colour
TFT, 256K colors
Operating
Frequency / Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Browser
WAP 2.0 / xHTML, HTML NetFront 3.5
Colors
Black
Entertainment
Stereo FM radio with RDS, FM recording, MP3/eAAC+/WMA player, 3.5 mm audio jack, MP4/H.263 player, Fashion Jackets, Games
Camera
2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels, Video
Other Features
QWERTY keyboard, Speakerphone, Office document viewer, Organizer
Ring Tones
MP3 ringtones
Messaging
SMS, MMS, Email, IM
Price
Price in Rs: 13,600 Price in USD: $163
ISLAMABAD): Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced an online facility for overseas Pakistanis to get their SIMs data regularised or to block the extra SIMs/connections issued against their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), says a press release issued by PTA here on Thursday.This automated facility has been made available on the websites of PTA and all cellular mobile operators. Since the successful launch of "SIM Information System 668" more than 12.6 million mobile subscribers have sought their SIM information through this system, of which 9.2 million queries were received through SMS whereas 3.4 million through PTA's SIM Information System.
An analysis revealed that around 60 percent of the total web queries were being made by the Pakistani community living abroad. Written requests of overseas Pakistanis have also being received to facilitate them in lodging their complaints and getting extra SIMs issued against their CNICs be removed. Overseas Pakistanis can now visit
PTA's Website www.pta.gov.pk/668/sim_info_overseas.html to
Samsung B7610 OmniaPRO at a glance:
- General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100 MHz, HSDPA 3.6Mbps
- Form factor: Full QWERTY side-slider
- Dimensions: 112.6 x 57.8 x 16.2 mm, 159g
- Display: 3.5" 65K-color resistive AMOLED touchscreen of WVGA resolution
- OS: Windows Mobile 6.1 (upgradable to 6.5), TouchWiz 2.0 UI
- Memory: 1GB built-in storage, 256 MB RAM, hot-swappable microSD (up to 16GB)
- CPU: 800 MHz processor with dedicated graphics accelerator
- Camera: 5 megapixel auto-focus, with dual LED flash and VGA video at 30 fps
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, TV out, 3.5mm standard audio jack
- Misc: Accelerometer for screen auto rotate and turn-to-mute, FM radio with RDS, DivX/XviD video support, work and leisure modes
- Battery: 1500mAh Li-Ion battery
Apple’s consumer electronic items are by far some of the best computer hardware available in the industry. We covered all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals that were offered by Apple last month when the 2009 holiday season kicked-off. And now as the Christmas eve nears, Apple is offering fast and free shipping on everything you pick from the gift guide they have placed on the online Apple Store site to celebrate the 2009 Free Shipping Day.
Free Shipping Deal on MacBook Pro
Apple is offering free shipping offer on their 13, 15 and 17-inch MacBook Pro models. 13-inch MacBook Pro with 2.26 GHz processor starts for as low as $1199 where as the one with 2.53Ghz processor starts for $1499. 15-inch MacBook Pro comes 2.53, 2.66 and 2.8Ghz processor options, and they start for as low as $1699, $1999 and $2,299 respectively. They 17-inch MacBook Pro model comes with 2.8Ghz Core 2 Duo processor and it starts for as low as $2499 for the basic model. Free shipping offer is valid on all the above mentioned MacBook Pro models and they’ll ship it to you within 24 hours time. Click here to learn more about this offer.
Free Shipping Deal on iPhone 3GS
Apple is offering free shipping on all models of iPhone for a limited time only. Price of iPhone 3G 8GB on an AT&T contract is $99, while for the iPhone 3GS 16GB model is $199. 32GB version of iPhone 3GS is available in both white and black color for $299. Free shipping offer is valid on all these models and they’ll ship it to you in 24 hours time. Click here to learn more about this offer.
Free Shipping Deal on iPods, iMacs and Apple Accessories
Apart from iPhone and MacBook Pro, Apple is also offering free shipping offer for up to two days on selected items such as iPods, iMacs and Apple TV. Apple accessories such as AirPort Express, Time Capsule, Wireless keyboard, Headphones, Magic Mouse , and some software’s (including from third-parties) also included in the free shipping offer deal. You can check out the online Apple Store site to learn more about the free shipping offer on all the models of MacBook Pro.
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LG BL40 New Chocolate at a glance
- General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 1900/2100 MHz, EDGE class 10, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
- Form factor: Touchscreen bar
- Dimensions: 128 x 51 x 10.9 mm
- Display: Unique 4" TFT capacitive touchscreen with 21:9 aspect ratio and 800 x 345 pixels resolution, multitouch support, scratch resistant glass
- Platform: Latest S-Class UI
- Memory: 1GB internal memory, microSD card slot
- Camera: 5-megapixels auto-focus camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens, LED flash, geo-tagging, image stabilization, face detection, Smile Shot, Blink detection, Intelligent shot, Beauty and Art shot, VGA video recording at 30 fps
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack
- Misc: Accelerometer for screen auto rotate, Proximity sensor for screen auto-turn-off, FM radio with RDS, FM transmitter, DivX/XviD support, Dolby mobile, TV out, multi-touch input, office document viewer
- Battery: 1000 mAh battery
Sony Ericsson EXPERIA X2 at a glance:
- General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/1900/2100 MHz, EDGE class 10, HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps
- Form factor: Slide-and-tilt QWERTY touch phone
- Dimensions: 110 x 54 x 16 mm, weight 155 grams
- Display: 3.2" TFT resistive touchscreen, 800 x 480 pixels
- Platform: Qualcomm MSM 7200 528 MHz processor
- OS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
- Memory: 110MB storage, 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, microSD card slot
- Camera: 8-megapixels auto-focus camera, LED flash, touch focus, geotagging, face detection, image stabilizer, Smart Contrast, WVGA@30fps video recording
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, TV-out
- Misc: Optical trackpad, accelerometer for motion-based gaming, office document viewer and editor, XviD video support
- Battery: 1500 mAh Li-Po battery
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) are likely to finalise draft of the "Third Party Mobile Banking Regulations" within a month. This was stated by PTA Chairman Dr Muhammad Yaseen, while addressing a joint press conference with Head of Sub-region Gulf and Pakistan Nokia Siemens Network Waqar-ul-Islam, while introducing the 2009 Connectivity Scorecard here on Wednesday.
"The PTA is closely working with the SBP on the draft of the "Third Party Mobile Banking Regulations," which will connect all banks in the country with the cellular mobile operators for mobile transaction," said the PTA Chairman.
He said that the primary objective of these collaborations was to develop a unified regulatory framework to facilitate the telecom customers and banking sector, since the mobile banking involved both financial institutes and mobile phone operators.
Dr Yaseen said that currently Pakistan had overall 63 percent teledensity, while it had great potential for broadband proliferation. "At present, there are around 0.5 million broadband subscribers across the country," he said. Responding to a question about 3G Services, he said that the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom (MoIT & T) was working on the policy for issuing 3G licences. The PTA had completed groundwork and would initiate the licencing process soon after it received policy from the ministry, he said.
Commenting on the study "Connectivity Scorecard 2009" commissioned by Nokia Siemens Networks and written by Professor Waverman, fellow of the London Business School and the consulting group LECG, Dr Yaseen said that it was always important to have a reference to measure the growth, performance and to enhance the working strategies of any sector.
Syed Waqarul Islam claimed that the gross domestic product (GDP) would grow by six percent if the Information Communications Technologies (ICT) grew by 10 percent. He said the Connectivity Scorecard 2009, measured the extent to which the governments, businesses and consumers in 50 countries made use of connectivity technologies to enhance economic and social prosperity.
He said the results showed that even the best-connected countries in the world had no reason for complacency when it came to use of the Information Communication Technologies (ICT). "At present, when the governments around the world are looking to boost their economies with a variety of stimulus packages, the Connectivity Scorecard shows that everyone of them, even the most developed, has plenty of room to develop the ICT infrastructure and improve its actual use to develop economy and society," he added.
"Communication networks are of 21st century and these networks are very large construction programmes. There is great potential for them in using the ICT to encourage growth," he said. The Connectivity Scorecard was unique in broadening the definition of connectivity to include not just infrastructure, but also how effectively that infrastructure was being used, he said, adding that this "useful connectivity" measure illuminated the extent to which the countries were harnessing the potential of the ICT.
"The concept of useful connectivity was a reminder that the technology alone will not solve economic or social problems, rather it is a tool that could be used to achieve those aims. Judiciously applied that tool could be extremely powerful and the Connectivity Scorecard acts as an important guide to where and how the countries might apply it to achieve the desired results," said Waqar.
He said the rankings were determined by the measurement of each country by using two criteria - infrastructure and usage skills - in the realms of business and government. Low scores reflected gaps in a country's infrastructure, usage of skills or both, he said.
For each of the six components of the Scorecard, the countries were benchmarked against the best in class in their tier; thus if a country was best in all dimensions, it would score a maximum of 10. The Scorecard, therefore, measured the countries against the best ICT usage that currently existed rather than an ideal model, he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Saad Waraich, Afghanistan and Pakistan Country Director, said that the Nokia Siemens Networks had commissioned the study, which was the first of its kind to rank the countries not only on their deployment of the ICT infrastructure, but also on the extent to which people, governments and businesses put this infrastructure to economically productive use.
Pakistan Telecommuication Company (PTCL) has lauched
a Special offer on Christmas and New Year. Special International Call rate
Package for its valued customers the tariff includes
Charges Countries
Rs 0.40 per 20 ISA (fixed + mobile)
Rs 0.40 per 20 Canada (fixed + Mobile)
Rs 0.40 per 20 China (fixed + Mobile)
Rs 0.40 per 20 UK, Australia and Germany (fixed only).
For further information call 1236
JAZZ SIM Lagao Offer
JAZZ welcomes all its family members with wide open arms. Living up to this promise, JAZZ brings forward its latest SIM Lagao Offer! All such subscribers who have not used their Jazz SIMs since 8th November, 2009, can get 50 upfront free minutes as well as Extra Bonus Minutes on recharge up to Rs. 100, every month for three months upon reactivation by sending an SMS to 550.
Terms & Conditions
•All subscribers who have not done any outgoing or incoming activity since 8th November, 2009 are eligible for this promotion.
•Subscribers can win 50 free On-net minutes by sending an SMS to 550
•The free minutes will be posted within 48 hours after a subscriber sends an SMS to 550, these minutes will be valid for 5 days. Free minutes will be posted on first SMS (to 550) only. If a subscriber sends multiple SMS on 550, he will be posted free minutes only once.
•All those subscribers who send SMS on 550 and recharge their accounts will get additional free minutes bonus for three months, which will be equal to the first recharge amount of the month via Jazz load or scratch card. The maximum bonus on recharge given to a subscriber will be 100 minutes in one month. Example: A subscriber who loads Rs. 300 will get maximum of 100 minutes in one month
◦Each installment will be equal to value of 1st recharge transaction in the previous month
1.Feb - 1st installment equal to 1st recharge between 15th Dec-31st January
2.Mar - 2nd installment equal to 1st recharge between 1st Feb-29th Feb
3.April- 3rd installment equal to 1st recharge between 1st Mar-31st Mar
•The monthly bonus minutes given on the first recharge of the month will be posted after 10th of the following month
•For February bonus, only the first recharge after hitting short code 550 will be considered, for bonus in subsequent months first recharge of the month will be considered
•Any recharge transferred through Jazz Share will be excluded from bonus award
•Customers will be intimated about the posting of free minutes and bonus on recharge by SMS
•Customers who have lost their SIMs can get new SIMs free of cost
•This is a limited time offer
(December 16 2009): Intel Pakistan held the Intel education awards ceremony in recognition of schools and teachers using technology to enhance learning skills here on Tuesday.The award ceremony was organised by the Intel Education Initiative in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, which was attended by Muhammad Juman J Jamro, Additional Secretary Education.
Addressing on the occasion Muhammad Juman said that student's success depends on access to technology to meet the requirements of modern world. Integration of technology into education will enhance the teaching and learning skills, he added. Juman said that Intel Education has provided opportunities to the poor students to reach the level of learning, which the nation needed but they could not afford.
"Teachers play a significant role in our society and the Intel Education awards are held with this in mind," said Ashar H Zaidi, Country Manager, Intel Pakistan. "The program inspires teachers to revisit their views on how ICT can be used in education, and encourages them to use technology to enhance the learning skills of their students.
He further said that the Intel Education awards are held annually in Pakistan in conjunction with the implementation of the Intel Teach programme, which provides professional development and guidance to teachers on how to use technology to enhance student learning in the digital world. To date, the programme has trained 220,000 teachers in Pakistan, reaching out to over 60 cities and districts.
In addition to the teacher training, the Intel Teach Programme also hosts forums and workshops to enhance the use of ICT in learning environment, and so far has reached more than 28,000 teachers and principals, he added. On this occasion Rehana Shabir Principal F G College for Women, G-10/4 was awarded with the Principal of the year the award. Nardis Gul Yousafzai of F G Margalla College for Women, F-7/4 was awarded with the Teacher of the year award
KARACHI : At a launching ceremony held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, Nokia has unveiled the latest device in the company's range focused on mapping and navigation, the Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition. The new arrival is GPS enabled and pre-loaded with Nokia Maps, making it the most affordable GPS device in Nokia's broad portfolio. It will be available in the second quarter of 2010.
Mobile phone navigation has just changed forever with the announcement of the Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition. With Nokia Maps pre-loaded, along with local maps for the region it’s on sale in, this is the most affordable navigation device ever to come out of Nokia. With an estimated retail price starting at €110 navigation has never been so affordable.
This device is aimed at the developing world, but that isn’t to say it won’t be making an appearance in the developed world either. Thanks to the on board GPS and digital compass, this device is as at home in the city as it is in the country. On board maps are accompanied by turn-by-turn driving navigation with full voice guidance. In selected countries, the device will ship with local maps, stored on an included 2GB memory card, so users won’t even have to go online to access maps.
The Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition will also come with a car charger and a car cradle (pictured above) along with a lifetime navigation license.
The GPRS handset boast a 2.2-inch screen, 2-megapixel camera and enough storage for 1,000 phonebook entries. It also sports Ovi Mail and Instant Messaging and it’ll keep the tunes turning with an MP3 player and FM radio. It also has a 3.5mm AV connector. The device will go for up to 18 days between charges in standby mode and will give up to four hours and 20 minutes talk time.
Expected to ship in the second quarter of 2010, the device will retail for an estimated €110.
At a launch event held in the Egyptian capital Cairo, Nokia has unveiled the latest device in the company’s range focused on mapping and navigation, the Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition. The new arrival is GPS enabled and pre-loaded with Nokia Maps, making it the most affordable GPS device in Nokia’s broad portfolio.It will be available in the second quarter of 2010 estimated to cost, before taxes and subsidies, €110.
Due to the accessible and affordable pricing, the new device is expected to be popular in the developed and developing world alike. The handset has been optimized for use across urban environments, small towns, as well as rural areas – incorporating straight line pedestrian navigation with the assistance of an integrated digital compass. Straight line technology allows people a comprehensive range of mobile navigation capabilities for use across pathless terrains. Other features include turn-by-turn driving navigation with full voice guidance, which recalibrates routes depending on the driver’s current GPS location, all accessed with a convenient dedicated navigation key.
“There is a clear trend to provide navigation, mapping and other location based services to mobile phones, and having mapping and location based services integrated in one single mobile device rather than buying two devices is a great benefit” says Alex Lambeek, Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “Of course, when bringing this experience to new people, new prices and new countries, you need to make sure the experience is optimized and locally relevant. With Nokia Maps, Nokia provides the broadest navigation coverage of any competitor and we continue to add new countries all the time.”
As the cost and availability of data connections is sometimes limited, relevant maps are included on the device to save cost and make sure that just because you don’t have an Internet connection, your device isn’t rendered useless.
At the same event, Nokia also showcased its recently announced range of new affordable and easy-to-use mobile phones in the Nokia 1280, Nokia 1616, Nokia 1800, Nokia 2220 slide and Nokia 2690. Starting at an estimated price of €20 before taxes and subsidies, the new range is ideal for consumers the world over.
"We believe in offering a broad portfolio that caters to a wide variety of needs. This full device range will serve a broad spectrum of people, empower entrepreneurs and provide consumers with knowledge, entertainment and the ability to connect with friends and family,” continues Lambeek. “Services like Nokia Life Tools and Ovi Mail offer consumers a whole new range of opportunities, including getting their first digital identity, without the need for a PC. With our longstanding commitment to emerging markets, people in rural areas will be able to access information which helps them make informed decisions and has a positive and lasting impact on their lives."
Source:Nokia
We did inform you about Microsoft plans to release some of the apps/games from Vista Ultimate Extras for Windows 7, and well they are finally here via Games for Windows Live. Microsoft today has released Tinker – a puzzle game in which the goal is to help a robot reach his home by solving all the misleading puzzles. Tinker offers 60 different puzzles for you to solve and master. You can find more about Microsoft Tinker, including a video demo from our review posted here .
Being a small robot isn’t always easy. Being a small robot marooned in a surreal world of clockwork, inventive mechanisms and challenging puzzles, even less so. In Tinker, a free puzzle game that pushes the boundaries of robot deduction, you’ll guide your robot through switches, contraptions to reach the exit. He’ll only do what you command. He’ll only go where you tell him to. It’s up to you to get him home!You will have to download and install Games for Windows Live in order to run Microsoft Tinker. Graphics and game play is exactly the same as it was when it was released for Windows Vista Ultimate as Ultimate Extras.
Microsoft has finally released the official Bing app for the iPhone platform. This is infact the third app which has come out of Microsoft for the iPhone platform, the two other being Seadragon Mobile and Microsoft Tag for iPhone. Bing app is also available for Windows Mobile and RIM BlackBerry devices.
Bing for iPhone and iPod touch is a neat little app which includes features such as standard search, voice search, maps with directions, ‘locate me’ feature and local searches for Movies and restaurants. The app will also change the background image daily, just like the Bing.com homepage does.
For sure Microsoft has realized the importance of the increasing market share which the iPhone platform currently posses and they simply cant ignore the platform and give it all away to Google. Even though the software giant hasn’t announced any such plans for Android yet, we still might see an iPhone app for the Android platform some time later this year.
Bing App for iPhone and iPod touch is available for free on the iTunes App Store. You can download it today through the link given below.
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 | We have been hearing all about the upcoming Google Nexus One phone, including pictures, specs and price , but its hard to believe that not even a single video of the phone existed, until now. Folks over at The Nexus One , who seems to have the phone have managed to capture the device in action, showing the now-famous “X” boot up sequence of Android 2.1 on Nexus One. The handset is placed on top of a box, which seems to be the pre-release packaging for the Nexus One phone. Nexus One is the name of the Google phone which has been designed by the folks at Google, and the hardware is manufactured in partnership with HTC. It looks a hell alot like HTC Passion/Dream which is also slated or 2010 launch. Nexus One, like Xperia X10 and HTC HD2 , will be powered by the Snapdragon 1Ghz processor and it will ship with the latest Android 2.1 OS as preinstalled. You may also like to check out:
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The most awaited movie of Christmas 2009 has finally arrived as a game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Based on the film story and developed by Gameloft, James Cameron’s Avatar on the iPhone has great graphics, sound effects and story line that will keep you busy for hours of play. Graphics are stunningly smooth on iPhone 3GS, and there is no reason why the experience shouldn’t be same on the iPhone 3G/2G and iPod touch.
For those of you who don’t know, Avatar is a science fictional epic film which is written and directed by Oscar winning director James Cameron, who was the man behind the 90’s epics like Terminator and Titanic. It is available in the App Store for $9.99. The video trailer embedded below shows the in game graphics of Avatar on the iPhone.
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The latest round of rumors regarding the Google branded Nexus One suggests that Google is going to sell a subsidized version of Nexus One for a mere US $199 on contract free T-Mobile. If the rumor turns out to be true, then this is going to be the first time that a handset manufacturer has subsidized its device, rather than a carrier. Rumor also has it that the handset in question would be available for purchase online through Google as early as January 5th.
For those of you don’t know, Nexus One is the name of the Google phone which has been designed by the folks at Google, and the hardware is manufactured in partnership with HTC. It looks a hell alot like HTC Passion/Dream HTC Passion/Dream which is also slated or 2010 launch. Nexus One, Xperia X10 and HTC HD2 , will be powered by the Snapdragon 1Ghz processor and it will ship with the latest Android 2.1 OS as preinstalled. [via Android and Me]
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Folks over at Sholes.info have managed to port Android 2.1 on Motorola Droid. You can go ahead and try it now but the hacker has a warning placed on his site which states that the current Rom release is unstable and might brick your phone. Earlier this month, Android 2.1 Rom was leaked for HTC Hero with the latest version of Sense UI, fully optimized to run on this latest version of Android.
Both Motorola and Verizon has plans to bring Android 2.1 update to Droid as soon as Google makes it an official release. It is also to be noted that Android 2.1 is the OS which is currently being tested on the Google branded Nexus One phone. All info about the Nexus One Google phone can be found here.
Full installation instructions will be posted as soon as a proper, and a more stable release of the Rom is created. You can see Android 2.1 booting up on Motorola Droid phone in the video embedded.
Just in time for the holidays, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Pureness is available in stores. And apparently it's got a concierge service, you know, like that thing Vertu phones have. So, you get a transparent screen (a novelty) and a concierge service all for less money than a Vertu.
After Facebook, Twitter is the second social networking service brought to your smartphone by Nokia Messaging for social networks. The applications helps you to keep in touch with the rest of your gang no matter where you are or what time it is.
The Internet is swimming in a sea of Google Phone leaks (started off by Google employees themselves) and it's getting hard to sort out which are true and which are false. And we gotta be honest with you - some are quite controversial. Google as a company is pretty much silent on the matter except for the fact that they've admitted giving some employees an Android handset meant to be used only as a software testing lab. And that's that.
As current conspiracy theory goes however, Google is indeed working on its own Google phone and they will be selling it themselves. As photos and first-hand reports of the mythic phone fly in it became clear that the phone seems an HTC Dragon (or HTC Passion) and it's codenamed Google Nexus One.