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M1 Limited (M1) today announced the unaudited group financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2011. Net profit after tax increased 5.7% to S$126.4 million

Posted on 17 October 2011 by bluetooth

M1 Press Release

Results for nine months ended 30 September 2011
Net profit up 5.7% to S$126.4 million

SINGAPORE, 17 October 2011 – M1 Limited (M1) today announced the unaudited group financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2011. Net profit after tax increased 5.7% to S$126.4 million.

Operating revenue at S$747.8 million increased 4.2% year-on-year due to higher service revenue and handset sales. Service revenue benefited from the growth in mobile customer base and revenue growth from fixed services.

Non-voice services contributed 35.4% of service revenue, up from 31.5% a year ago, driven by growth in mobile broadband and smartphone customer base.

M1 added 41,000 customers in the third quarter, bringing its total customer base to 2.009 million as at 30 September 2011. Monthly postpaid churn remained relatively stable at 1.3% in the latest quarter.

Ms Karen Kooi, M1’s Chief Executive Officer said: “We deployed our own active network for the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network during the quarter. This will improve our service level and competitiveness, as well as enhance our ability to offer customised solutions.”

“Based on the current outlook and barring any unforeseen circumstances, net profit after tax for 2011 is likely to improve, compared to 2010,” added Ms Kooi.

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LG LAUNCHES OPTIMUS LTE, FIRST 4G HD SMARTPHONE IN KOREAN MARKET; Leading the LTE Era with Advanced True HD IPS Display Technology

Posted on 04 October 2011 by bluetooth

LG LAUNCHES OPTIMUS LTE,
FIRST 4G HD SMARTPHONE IN KOREAN MARKET
Leading the LTE Era with Advanced True HD IPS Display Technology

  
SEOUL, Oct. 4, 2011 – LG Electronics (LG) today announced the Korean market launch of LG Optimus LTE, the first mobile device in the country to offer 4G connectivity with the highest resolution IPS display available on a smartphone. Developed in close collaboration with sister company LG Display, Optimus LTE features a striking 4.5–inch “True HD IPS” display which offers advanced resolution, brightness and clarity and shows colors in their most natural tones, as they were meant to be seen.

Optimus LTE also delivers enhanced performance with 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, running on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS platform. With a large 1,830 mAh battery, Optimus LTE is perfectly suited for multimedia usage. In addition, the device enables content sharing seamlessly through HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance).

“LG Optimus LTE is the first smartphone in Korea to offer vivid and clear HD content on a 4G network,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our goal is to be a leading player in LTE devices by continuously offering best-in-class products based on our LTE patents and know-how.”

According to a recent report by Jefferies & Company, LG was listed as the global leader in LTE patents with ownership of 23 percent of approximately 1,400 LTE patents filed worldwide, with a financial value of almost USD 8 billion. LG demonstrated the world’s first LTE technology in 2007 and developed the world’s first LTE modem chipset in 2008. LG introduced the world’s fastest LTE technology in 2010 and conducted the world’s first video phone call on a LTE network in 2011. LG’s first LTE smartphone, RevolutionTM, was launched in the US earlier this year.

Availability of Optimus LTE in markets outside of Korea has not yet been determined.

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M1 declares profit of 6.6% to S$85.4 million and declare 6.6 cents of dividend

Posted on 14 July 2011 by bluetooth

M1 Press Release

Results for half year ended 30 June 2011
Net profit up 6.6% to S$85.4 million

SINGAPORE, 14 July 2011 – M1 Limited (M1) today announced the unaudited group financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2011. Net profit after tax increased 6.6% to S$85.4 million.

Operating revenue at S$503 million increased 6.5% year-on-year due to higher service revenue and handset sales. Service revenue benefited from the growth in mobile customer base, as well as fixed services.

Non-voice services contributed to 35.2% of service revenue, up from 30.8% a year ago, driven by growth in the mobile broadband and smartphone customer base.

During the second quarter, M1 added 34,000 customers, bringing its total customer base to 1.968 million as at 30 June 2011. Monthly postpaid churn remained stable at 1.2% in the latest quarter.

Ms Karen Kooi, M1’s Chief Executive Officer said: “M1 achieved another major milestone with the launch of Southeast Asia’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) dual band network in June 2011. With coverage scheduled to be nationwide in the first quarter of 2012, LTE will better support data growth. We will continue to invest in networks and innovate to deliver a superior mobile Internet experience for our customers.”

“Based on the current economic outlook and barring any unforeseen circumstances, net profit after tax for 2011 is likely to improve, compared to 2010,” added Ms Kooi.

M1’s Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of 6.6 cents per share.

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M1 releases first quarter 2011 net profit up 8.2% to S$42.5 million

Posted on 15 April 2011 by bluetooth

M1 Press Release

Results for first quarter 2011
Net profit up 8.2% to S$42.5 million

SINGAPORE, 15 April 2011 – M1 Limited (M1) today announced the unaudited group financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2011. Net profit after tax increased 8.2% to S$42.5 million.

Operating revenue at S$257.6 million increased 3.5% year on year due to higher service revenue and handset sales. Service revenue benefited from growth in mobile customer base, and higher contribution from fixed services.

Revenue from non-voice services rose by 4.9% points year-on-year to 34.7% of service revenue, driven by growth in mobile broadband and smartphone customer base.

M1’s total customer base stood at 1.934 million as at 31 March 2011. For the quarter, M1 added 23,000 customers, of which 14,000 were postpaid customers and 9,000 were prepaid customers. Monthly postpaid churn in the latest quarter improved to 1.2%, compared to 1.4% in the previous year.

“For 2011, we see exciting opportunities in the fixed segment, driven by enhanced experience on the new fibre network and progressive expansion of its coverage. Growth in the mobile segment will be driven by increased adoption of tablets and other mobile broadband devices.”

“Based on the current outlook and barring any unforeseen circumstances, net profit after tax for 2011 is likely to improve, compared to 2010,” said Ms Karen Kooi, Chief Executive Officer of M1.

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Starhub announced its 4Q 2010 and full year results – Full Year Operating Revenue increased 4% to S$2.24B; declare 5 cents per share totalling 20 cents per share for FY 2010

Posted on 11 February 2011 by bluetooth

StarHub Reports 2010 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

• Full Year Operating Revenue increased 4% to S$2.24 Billion

• EBITDA Margin improved to 31.5% in 4Q2010 and lifted FY2010
margin to 28.1%

• Recommends Final Dividend of 5 cents per share, totaling 20
cents per share for FY2010

Singapore, 11 February 2011 – StarHub Ltd today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2010.

Operating revenue for the quarter rose 2% to S$559.0 million compared to S$550.0 million year-on-year (YoY). The Group’s EBITDA saw an increase of 12% to S$169.9 million. On a full year basis, operating revenue increased 4% to S$2,237.7 million while EBITDA was 8% lower at S$601.8 million from S$653.5 million previously.

EBITDA margin as a percentage of service revenue was 31.5% for the quarter and 28.1% for the year.

In 4Q2010, profit from operations was S$99.7 million and net profit after tax was at S$80.4 million. Compared to a year ago, profit from operations increased 12% and net profit after tax increased 8%. On a full year basis, profit from operations was 16% lower while net profit after tax decreased 18%. Cash capital expenditure (capex) was at S$106.8 million for the quarter or 88% higher compared to a year ago. On a full year basis, it was 18% higher. The higher capex spent was for our subsidiary, Nucleus Connect, and our new customer relationship management (CRM) and billing systems.

Business Highlights

Total service revenue for both the quarter and the full year periods recorded 3% and 4% growth respectively. Both Mobile and Fixed Networks services contributed to the bulk of the service revenue increase. YoY, Mobile revenue grew 8% for the quarter as well as on a full year basis. Post-paid mobile services revenue was 10% higher at S$237.2 million for the quarter and S$917.4 million for the full year. Pre-paid mobile “Some of the statements in this news release constitute ‘forward-looking statements’ that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. These forward-looking statements reflect StarHub Ltd’s current intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside StarHub Ltd’s control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include known and unknown risks. Because actual results could differ materially from StarHub Ltd’s current intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about the future,
you are urged to view all forward-looking statements contained in this news release with caution.”

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services revenue grew 2% YoY to S$65.5 million for the quarter. It was also 2% higher

for the full year. Comparing a year ago, post-paid ARPU increased S$2 to S$74 for the quarter and S$72 for the full year. Looking at pre-paid ARPU, it decreased S$3 and S$2 YoY for the quarter and full year periods respectively.

Pay TV revenue decreased 11% YoY to S$91.8 million for the quarter and on a full year basis, was lower by 2%. This was attributed to the lower subscription revenue from the sports group following the reduction in monthly subscription price from S$25 to S$12 in June 2010. YoY, Pay TV ARPU decreased S$7 to S$48 for the quarter. For the full year, it decreased S$4 to S$52. Customer base remained stable, ending the year at 538,000.

Broadband revenue remained stable at S$59.0 million compared to a year ago. For the full year, revenue was S$4.5 million lower. The residential broadband customer base grew 6% YoY, ending the quarter with 422,000 customers. The higher subscriber mix on lower speed price plans and promotional discounts offered to drive take up of home hubbing packs resulted in lowering the overall Broadband ARPU in the current year. We saw a S$3 ARPU decrease YoY to S$46 for the quarter. On a full year basis, ARPU was down S$4 to S$47. The average monthly churn for the quarter was stable at 1.1%.

Fixed Network revenue increased 8% to S$85.0 million YoY for the quarter. For the full year, it increased 4%. Data & Internet services revenue, which makes up 83% of the Fixed Network revenue, increased 6% YoY for the quarter. On a full year basis, it was 3% higher. Voice services revenue increased 18% to S$14.4 million YoY for the quarter mainly due to the higher IDD usage and higher interconnect revenue from international carriers. It was 10% higher for the full year.

Hubbing households with three services increased by 6,000 to 200,000 from the previous year. This was the result of our Hubbing promotions for our mobile, broadband and pay TV services yielding more success for the quarter.

“Some of the statements in this news release constitute ‘forward-looking statements’ that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. These forward-looking statements reflect StarHub Ltd’s current intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside StarHub Ltd’s control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include known and unknown risks. Because actual results could
differ materially from StarHub Ltd’s current intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about the future,
you are urged to view all forward-looking statements contained in this news release with caution.”

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“We are happy to have achieved this set of results despite the uncertainties and challenges faced in 2010. We continued our Hubbing leadership by delivering two or more services to some 440,000 households, allowing them to enjoy the most comprehensive suite of branded quality content and services across our multi-service platforms,” said Mr Neil Montefiore, CEO, StarHub. “With our investments in the new CRM system, we will bring the total customer experience to the next level.”

Outlook for FY2011

Based on the current outlook, we expect Group operating revenue for 2011 to grow in the single digit range and Group EBITDA margin as a percentage of service revenue to be about 30%. The total capex payments in 2011 are expected not to exceed 13% of operating revenue. In view of the projected profitability and cash flow in 2011, we expect to maintain the cash dividend payout at 5 cents per ordinary share per quarter.

For more details on the Group’s performance for FY2010 and the outlook for FY2011, please visit www.starhub.com/ir. Materials available at this website include the audio conference link, investor presentation and unaudited results for the quarter and full year ended 31 December 2010.

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M1 Ltd Press Release – Results for nine months ended 30 September 2010

Posted on 18 October 2010 by bluetooth

Results for nine months ended 30 September 2010

Service revenue up 4.9%, net profit up 5.7%

SINGAPORE, 18 October 2010 – M1 Limited (M1) today announced its unaudited group financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2010. Net profit after tax increased 5.7% to S$119.6 million year on year.

Operating revenue at S$717.8 million rose 27.0% year on year due to higher service revenue and handset sales. Service revenue grew 4.9% to S$546.0 million, benefiting from growth in both postpaid and prepaid mobile customers, as well as contribution from fixed services. EBITDA at S$235.9 million was up 2.4%.

Revenue from non-voice services rose by 5.9% points to make up 31.5% of service revenue, driven by continual growth in the mobile broadband and smart phone customer base.

M1 added 43,000 new customers in the third quarter, comprising 22,000 postpaid customers and 21,000 prepaid customers. Total customer base was 1.892 million as at 30 September 2010.

Ms Karen Kooi, M1’s Chief Executive Officer, said : “With the commercial launch of the new fibre network on 1 September 2010, M1 was the first to provide ultra high-speed broadband services to customers on this network. This represents a major milestone as we continue to grow our fixed-line business. Both retail and corporate customers can now enjoy a whole suite of next generation fixed-line solutions from M1 at highly attractive prices, and supported by our unrivalled customer care.”

“Based on the current outlook, we are maintaining our guidance that net profit after tax for 2010 is likely to improve year on year,” she said.

More details are available at the following links :

M1 direct weblink :

http://m1.com.sg/M1/site/M1Corp/menuitem.faca305fb9985217f15a947b3f2000a0/?vgnextoid=98141b7faba72010VgnVCM100000275a160aRCRD

SGX direct weblink :

http://www.sgx.com/wps/portal/marketplace/mp-en/listed_companies_info/company_announcements/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gTn1DXUFNLYwMLtwA3AyMvZ3Mf09AAA_dAc6B8JE55A3czArq99KPSc_KTgPb4eeTnpuoX5EZUOjoqKgIAFOdGOQ!!/dl3/d3/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

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Sony Ericsson announces Sony Ericsson LiveView™, a micro display with remote control functionality that mirrors the activities of the mobile phone

Posted on 28 September 2010 by bluetooth

Your window to your world with

Sony Ericsson LiveView™

 

  • Sony Ericsson LiveView™ micro display with remote control functionality mirrors the activities of your mobile phone  

 

Singapore, September 28th 2010 – Today sees the announcement of the Sony Ericsson LiveView™. This innovative accessory is another step in Sony Ericsson’s commitment to help consumers get the very best mobile phone experience through the open Android platform. The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ is part of the Sony Ericsson Extras portfolio – a division which offers a total product experience and enhanced mobile possibilities.

The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ uses Bluetooth™ connectivity to wirelessly pair up to a compatible handset and allows consumers to control the phone without taking it out of their pocket or handbag. Read text messages, see incoming calls and keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook™ and Twitter™.

The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ allows the user to control the Sony Ericsson music features of the handset from the micro display, selecting tracks and controlling volume.  The product also serves as a calendar reminder, displaying calendar events and other phone applications.

Whether on the go, in a meeting or out for dinner, the convenient Sony Ericsson LiveView™ can be clipped anywhere. Attached in a watch strap, on a keychain or clipped to a laptop, the micro display allows the user to incorporate the product into their lifestyle and always stay connected.   

Eugene Goh, Deputy General Manager & Head of Singapore, Sony Ericsson said: “It is our ambition to be THE Communication Entertainment brand and this includes being the most open mobile phone brand on the market. We believe in openness and offering consumers a wide range of applications to choose from. We will continue to develop accessories to ensure we play a major and groundbreaking role in the market and design innovative and exciting accessories for all platforms, including Android.”

Eugene Goh continued: “The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ is the first Sony Ericsson accessory to be compatible with the open Android™ platform which gives developers an opportunity to be creative and develop the next must-have innovative application.”

Your window to your world with Sony Ericsson LiveView™ 

  • Micro display device that mirrors the phone
  • Tunes on the go – control music
  • Don’t miss out – Get instant notification and read texts, tweets and Facebook™ updates
  • Incoming calls – see who is calling
  • Make it mine – open platform for developers to add to the large collection of applications for a unique experience

 

To find Sony Ericsson LiveView™ enabled applications, Sony Ericsson has developed the Sony Ericsson LiveWare™ Manager application. It will scan Android™ Market for Sony Ericsson LiveView™ enabled applications and present them to the user. The Sony Ericsson LiveWare™ manager will be available from Android™ Market, or come preinstalled in phone bundles.

The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ will be available in stores in Singapore from Q4, 2010.

The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ is also available in one of the Sony Ericsson Experience Packs.  An ‘Experience Pack‘ is a package of several related components that together create a great user experience in a certain area. The packages include mobile phone applications, accessories, services and much more. The “Sony Ericsson Fitness Pack” is aimed at sports and fitness enthusiasts. It contains a sport application for the Sony Ericsson LiveView™ – The SportyPal™ Pro – and a carrying case for your mobile phone – ideal for exercising.

The first ‘Sony Ericsson Experience Pack’ will be available in Singapore in Q4.

To see more about Sony Ericsson Extras, visit: www.sonyericsson.com/LiveView

For more developer information, visit: http://developer.sonyericsson.com 

For product images, visit: www.sonyericsson.com/press

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Sony Ericsson LiveView™ at a glance

Music player control Play, pause, next, previous track and volume adjustmentTrack title display
Social Networking Services Display Facebook™ updatesDisplay Twitter™ updates
Messaging Display incoming textsDisplay RSS feeds
Calls Show phone number for incoming callsMute ringer for incoming phone calls

List of missed calls

Other Calendar remindersFind your phone

Display time and date

Connectivity Bluetooth™ technologyMicro USB connector

USB High Speed 2.0 support

Screen 1,3”colour OLED display, 128×128 pixels
Compatibility Compatible with the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10, Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini pro and most other brands on Android 2.0 and above.For full compatibility list please visit www.sonyericsson.com

Bluetooth™ range approximately 10m

Facts 1)2) Size: 3.5 x 3.5×1.1cmTypical consumer battery usage time: 4 days
Availability Available in Singapore from Q4 2010
Colour
  • Black
Kit content
  • Sony Ericsson LiveView™
  • Clip
  • Wristband
  • MicroUSB charger
  • User guide

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Motorola Launches the Sleek, Featherweight QUENCH™XT3 in Singapore, Exclusively with M1

Posted on 05 August 2010 by bluetooth

Motorola Launches the Sleek, Featherweight QUENCH™XT3 in Singapore, Exclusively with M1
 
- Trackball allows you to browse menus and web pages without obstructing your screen
- Expanded search function helps you keep track of all data on the phone, including bookmarks, browsing history and contacts
 
Singapore – 5 August, 2010 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in mobile communications, today announced the launch of the QUENCH™ XT3 in Singapore, exclusively with leading integrated communications service provider, M1. With a winning combination of power, usability and style, the QUENCH™ XT3 is designed to bring to you the power of Android™ and an easy and fun touch screen mobile Internet experience at a price you can’t resist.
 
“Many people in Singapore are interested in smartphones but haven’t yet made the leap to invest in one,” said Andrew Morley, Vice President of Marketing across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia and Asia at Motorola. “We launched the Motorola QUENCH™ XT3 to entice those people to take the plunge and experience the power and fun of Android-powered phones. It’s elegant, intuitive and accessible even to people who have never used a smartphone before.”
 
The slim and sleek QUENCH™ XT3 is just 12.6mm thin, a featherweight 114 grams, and fits naturally and easily into the palm of your hand with a comfortable soft-touch finish. You can navigate the phone with either the bright, high-resolution 3.2 inch capacitive touch screen, or with just one hand using a convenient trackball that keeps the screen finger-free for easy viewing.
 
Pinch-and-zoom features, 3.5G speed and WiFi connectivity help you surf the web effortlessly and ensure that you’re always connected with friends and colleagues1. A 3MP camera with digital zoom and LED flash ensures great pictures and videos that can easily be uploaded to your favorite social network or photo sharing site.
 
The Motorola QUENCH™ XT3 supports the Android platform, a vast range of Google services1, and access to more than 65,000 apps and widgets via Android Market1. An expanded search function helps you to keep track of all your data on the phone, such as bookmarks, browsing history, contacts and more. It even helps you find data in applications, a useful feature in a phone with support for up to 32GB of storage and space for thousands of songs and dozens of hours of video2.
 
“We are excited about the exclusive launch of the Motorola QUENCH XT3 in Singapore,” said P. Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer of M1. “It is a trendy device that supports excellent mobile Internet capabilities. Together with the attractive data bundle on our smartphone plans, it will offer our customers hours of fun staying connected on-the go. What’s more, we will be introducing more exclusive deals in the coming months to meet the lifestyle needs of different customer segments. ”
 
Motorola’s winning design and M1’s extensive voice and data communications services give the QUENCH™ XT3 a premium feel at a price that’s right for everyone. There’s never been a better time to make the leap to a sleek, trendy, full-featured, Android-powered smartphone.
 
Key Features Include:
 
•       The Trackball allows you to browse through menus and web pages without obstructing your screen
•       A 3 megapixel camera with LED flash
•       Expanded search function makes you easier to find information online or within the device of keeping track of all your data on the phone, such as bookmarks, browsing history, contacts and more, and serve up Google web search results based on location1, or launch applications.
•       Android Market™ has more than 65,000 apps and widgets, and there are opportunities for limitless customizations and enhancements to QUENCH™ XT3.
•       Extras1 such as 3.5G and Wi-Fi® access, aGPS and stereo Bluetooth®3 make QUENCH™ XT3 a solid Android-powered device.
•       Size : 116 x 56.8 x 12.6mm
•       Android™ platform
•       3.2” HVGA screen, 320 x 480
•       Capacitive pinch and zoom display
•       Video : Capture / Playback/Streaming, H.263, H.264, Mpeg-4
•       Stereo Bluetooth
•       MP3 Player
•       Internal Memory : 512 MB flash, 256MB RAM
•       Memory card : In-box 2GB microSD card (max. up to 32GB)
•       Support Chinese menu and input
 
Availability
The Android™-powered QUENCH™ XT3 will be available for sale in Singapore on 7 August 2010 at a recommended retail price of S$468 or $148 with a two-year contract at all M1 Shop outlets and its authorized dealers. For more information on MOTOROLA QUENCH™ XT3, please visit http://www.motorola.com/sg

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Nokia showcased Nokia N8, X5 and X6 at Nokia Connection 2010 held in Singapore

Posted on 14 June 2010 by bluetooth

Nokia today at nokia connections 2010 showcase 3 phones the n8, x5 and x6.

The n8 annouced some time ago is he focus if this show. Featuring the symbiam ^3 os this device feautures multitasking , ovi store, web tv and a carl zeiss 12 megapixel camera capable to take 720p videos using xenon flash. There is also hdmi out for connecting to full HD LCD tv.

With partners like channel newsasia, 8tv, makansutra, users can now catchup with news and infotainment programmes on the go.

Two other phones first seen is the x5 and x6.

Nokia X5 – the social jukebox on the move

Nokia unveiled the new Nokia X5, its latest full QWERTY music device which makes messaging, social networking and listening to your favourite music fun and easy when on the move.  The unique, square slider design makes it a perfect device for teens who enjoy Facebook, chatting, games, music and staying in touch with their peers in unlimited ways.

Favorite contacts, emails and social networking sites can be accessed directly from the home screen which makes sending messages and status updates a breeze.  Thousands of games and other social networking, entertainment and personalization apps can be downloaded from Ovi Store.  On top of that, the Nokia X5 has a great music player with excellent sound quality and loud speakers, offering easy access to the device’s music collection with space for up to 1000 tracks with a 2GB in-box memory card, expandable up to 32GB.  In select markets, the Nokia X5 will include Nokia’s Comes With Music, the unlimited music download service with access to millions of tracks.  With the fun “Surprise Me” feature, you can spin the phone when playing music to jump to a random track. Available in a variety of cool colors, the Nokia X5 is expected to begin shipping during the third quarter of 2010 with an estimated retail price of EUR 165 before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia X6 8GB – the social entertainment experience

Nokia also announced today the Nokia X6 8GB which complements the popular Nokia X6 family. The Nokia X6 8GB offers a full-blown entertainment experience for people who enjoy music, social networking, chat and games while on the go. The device provides easy access to thousands of games and apps in Ovi Store, as well as Ovi Maps with free lifetime navigation and location sharing.

In select markets, the Nokia X6 8GB will include Nokia’s Comes With Music service, the unlimited music download service with access to millions of tracks.  The Nokia X6 8GB also allows the capturing of great pictures and videos with its 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED flash.  It is expected to start shipping during the third quarter of 2010 with an estimated retail price of EUR 225 before taxes and subsidies.

We will post more pictures and videos later. Stay tuned to ocworkbench

More details with pictures and videos here.

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CommunicAsia 2010 begins on 15 Jun 2010; Nokia, Sony Ericsson holds private event

Posted on 13 June 2010 by bluetooth

 

The annaul CommunicAsia 2010 trade show is about to begin in 2 days time in Singapore. This annual event has attracted trade visitors and media from around the globe to check out the latest wireless technology and most importantly mobile phones.

As usual, the major brands will be missing from the show. Sony Ericsson and Nokia will be holding their own private events at hotel ballrooms on two seperate days.  Koeran companies LG will have no presense at the exhibition as well.  Japanese giant NTT Docomo will have a more significant presense this year, showcasing it’s LTE technology and Xperia series of Sony Ericsson phones at the show.

In conjunction with the event, the local telcos won’t be sitting back. It is said that one of them will be announcing more exclusive phones to their stable of Android phones. Perhaps, one of the three might just announce the availability of iPhone 4 and iPad for the local market during this period of time.

So, stay tuned while we bring you more this coming week.

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Garmin ASUS to release first Android powered Navigation Smartphone Garmin-ASUS A50 with T-mobile USA

Posted on 22 April 2010 by bluetooth

Garmin-Asus Partners with Telecommunications T-Mobile USA
First Android-powered Navigation Smartphone from Garmin-Asus
Coming to T-Mobile Later This Spring
 
Garmin-Asus, a co-branded alliance between Garmin® Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) and ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TAIEX: 2357), announced that it will partner with U.S. telecoms T-Mobile this spring to launch the Garmin-Asus A50, the first Android-powered smart phone that delivers a fully-integrated Garmin navigation experience. With Garmin, ASUS and T-Mobile’s leadership in navigation, device innovation, and wireless telecommunications respectively, the A50 is poised to provide users with the best location based service (LBS) experience possible.
 
“As the global leader in smart phone navigation technology and location based services, Garmin-Asus actively seeks to partner the world’s leading telecommunications service providers to offer users the most advanced, convenient and fun navigation experience,” said Benson Lin, Vice-President and General Manager of ASUS’ Personal Mobile Devices. “Our partnership with T-Mobile reflects the growing recognition within the global telecommunications industry that there is a burgeoning consumer demand for navigation-based smart phones and services, and that Garmin-Asus is the only smart phone maker capable of fulfilling these needs with our ‘best of both’ solutions.”
 
 “The Garmin-Asus A50 brings together two increasingly popular devices in one state-of-the-art package, delivering a rich, unique experience that no other smart phone or standalone navigation device can offer,” said George Harrison, vice president, marketing product innovation, T-Mobile USA. “T-Mobile customers are increasingly seeking smart phones, and the deep integration of Garmin navigation into the smart phone features of this device helps them do more with one device to more simply navigate their busy lives.”
 
With the Android-based A50, Garmin-Asus now not only offers a more complete product line, it has also showcased its ability to perfectly integrate navigation and LBS functionality across platforms.
 
“Regardless of whether users prefer the Android or Windows Mobile operating system, they are assured the best and most comprehensive navigation and LBS experience with a Garmin-Asus smart phone,” said Lin. “We have plans to release more devices in the U.S., Europe, APAC and China markets in 2010, so users seeking the convenience that navigation smart phones affords will have no shortage of options.”

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Opera Mini App approved for the App Store

Posted on 13 April 2010 by bluetooth

Opera Mini App approved for the App Store

Oslo, Norway – April 13, 2010 – Opera today announced its popular mobile browser, Opera Mini has been approved for iPhone and iPod touch on the App Store. Opera Mini will be available as a free download within 24 hours, depending on market.

Opera Mini, with more than 50 million users worldwide, enables fast mobile Web browsing by compressing data by up to 90 percent before sending content to the device, resulting in significantly improved page loading. Users of the app will notice an uptake in speed, especially on slower networks such as the 2G Edge network. Surfing the Web with the Opera Mini App on iPhone and iPod touch will also help users save money because of its data compression capabilities. This will hold especially true while the user is incurring roaming charges.

“We are delighted to offer iPhone and iPod touch users a great browsing experience with the Opera Mini App,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “This app is another step toward Opera’s goal of bringing the Web to more people in more places.”

The Opera Mini App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

Opera Mini App approved for the App Store

Oslo, Norway – April 13, 2010 – Opera today announced its popular mobile browser, Opera Mini has been approved for iPhone and iPod touch on the App Store. Opera Mini will be available as a free download within 24 hours, depending on market.

Opera Mini, with more than 50 million users worldwide, enables fast mobile Web browsing by compressing data by up to 90 percent before sending content to the device, resulting in significantly improved page loading. Users of the app will notice an uptake in speed, especially on slower networks such as the 2G Edge network. Surfing the Web with the Opera Mini App on iPhone and iPod touch will also help users save money because of its data compression capabilities. This will hold especially true while the user is incurring roaming charges.

“We are delighted to offer iPhone and iPod touch users a great browsing experience with the Opera Mini App,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “This app is another step toward Opera’s goal of bringing the Web to more people in more places.”

The Opera Mini App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/

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Sony Ericsson Regional Press Event “EVOLVE, ENGAGE, EXCITE”

Posted on 10 March 2010 by bluetooth

Sony Ericsson held an Asia Pacific Region Press Event “EVOLVE, ENGAGE, EXCITE” at the new Resort World Singapore, Sentosa. At the event, Sony Ericsson new tie ups with MTV and also the Digital Ambassador “The Wonder Girls”. Sony Ericsson also presented for the first time the 5 phones that were previously announced – the Xperia X10, X10 mini, X10 mini pro, Vivaz and Vivaz Pro to the regional media.

Check out the videos and pictures at the link below

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Sony Ericsson readies updates of Xperia X10 to Android 2.1 in Q3 2010

Posted on 09 March 2010 by bluetooth

We attended the press launch of the Xperia and ViVAZ series at Resort World Singapore. We were delighted to know that Sony Ericsson is preparing an update of the Android phones to Android 2.x in Q3 2010. Although it is not official as it could be brought forward, it is an assurance from Sony Ericsson that the Xperia X10 will surely get an update most probably over the air in the 2nd hald of this year.

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Nokia unviles the Nokia C5, smartphone optimized for social networking and sharing

Posted on 03 March 2010 by bluetooth

2 March 2010 – Nokia today unveiled the Nokia C5, a smartphone optimized for social networking and sharing. The compact device includes access to Nokia’s range of mobile services, such as free navigation, in one affordable package.

With direct access to favorite contacts on the device homescreen and Facebook status updates visible from the phonebook, the Nokia C5 keeps people connected with the ones who matter the most. Accessing social networking sites, such as Facebook and MySpace, is fast and easy, while instant messaging and email accounts from Ovi Mail and other email providers are available through Nokia Messaging. Loaded with a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 2GB memory card that comes in-box and high speed data connection for effortless uploading of photos and videos to various online communities, the Nokia C5 delivers an outstanding sharing experience.

The Nokia C5 offers the latest version of Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation, including location sharing with Facebook friends. The Nokia C5 also provides fast web browsing, allowing easy access to favorite Internet sites, Ovi Music*) and a range of applications through the Ovi Store.

The Nokia C5 is expected to begin shipping in select markets during the second quarter of 2010.

The new Cseries represents the heart of Nokia portfolio, focusing on social interaction between friends and family.

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Samsung demonstrates N150, the first LTE netbook at Mobile World Congress

Posted on 17 February 2010 by bluetooth

February 16th, 2010, Barcelona, Spain – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading provider of future mobile and IT
technology, is demonstrating the world’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) netbook PC at Mobile World Congress 2010.
Samsung’s own in-house designed LTE modem chipset, Kalmia, enabled the development of a small form factor
netbook with LTE capability. Following the company’s latest deployment of a commercial LTE dongle, Samsung
reasserts its industry-leading position in next generation mobile technology with the largest line-up of devices.
Samsung demonstrates live video streaming via the company’s own LTE network equipment on the Samsung
netbook N150.The Samsung netbook N150 is currently available in market with HSPA 3G communications and WiFi
access and will become commercially available with LTE according to service schedule and market demand. The
inclusion of LTE will deliver high speed, low latency and ubiquitous connectivity to all users who require high-volume
data access whenever they want and wherever they are. For the first time, operators preparing for the deployment of
next generation networks can deliver high-powered products to showcase network strength and the true benefits to
end-users.
With its high-quality design and great value, the Samsung N150 offers users everything they need in a portable
netbook. The N150’s 10.1” anti-reflective LED display gives users fine-tuned images with the sharpest detail and
boldest colours, without the inconvenience of mirror effects under bright lights or in sunny weather. This energy-
efficient display also works with the N150’s optimized processing performance and Samsung’s proprietary-enhanced
battery life solution to deliver exceptional battery performance of up to 8.5 hours*.
Using the integrated Easy Resolution Manager tool, screen resolution can easily be changed if a program or game
needs to be viewed in 1024×768. Additional visual enhancements include an integrated Digital LiveCam for video-
conferencing or live messaging. An integrated webcam, internal microphone and headphone-out connection
also provide an easy and cost-effective way to stay in touch with friends and family using video-conferencing, live
messaging or VoIP telephony.
“The N150 is the smart choice to meet all your essential mobile computing needs with style,” said Kyu Uhm, Vice
President of Samsung IT Solutions Business.
He continued, “We see increasing demand for data services, regardless of whether the consumer is indoors, outside,
or even on the move. With our end-to-end Total Solution from core chipset to a variety of devices, we are providing
true value to our customers.”
Samsung has proven its leadership in next generation mobile technology and has a long history of involvement in the
3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). Collaboration with groups of telecommunications associations to make a
globally applicable 3G and 4G standard is a natural progression for Samsung, who are also introducing the most up-
to-date LTE technology at the show.
Samsung’s public demonstration of Long Term Evolution (LTE) included a total solution from infrastructure to mobile
devices. In particular, Samsung has developed its own access and core networks, which support multi-vendor
interoperability. Besides the world’s first LTE embedded netbook PC, Samsung is also showcasing the dongle
type device GT-B3710. Samsung’s LTE solution is fully compliant with the latest 3GPP LTE Rel-8 standard. Initial
deployment of the service began in 2009 and active discussion and trial tests will continue in 2010.
Alongside the world’s first demonstration of the LTE netbook N150, Samsung also showcased an extensive line-up of
netbook and note PCs at the show including N210, N220 and NB30.

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Dovado releases firmware 4.1.2 for UMR

Posted on 17 February 2010 by bluetooth

Release Notes – Latest changes:

Firmware Release Date: 2010-02-15
Firmware File: 4.1.2

NEW: CLICK HERE TO PROCEED TO 4.1.2 EXPRESS UPGRADER (Windows only)

CLICK HERE TO PROCEED TO FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PAGE

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD 4.X MANUAL

CLICK HERE FOR OLDER FIRMWARES

Update since 4.1.1

Overview

The major milestone with this firmware update is that we got SMS working on some previously challenging modems.

SMS

  • SMS->SETTINGS: Added extra methods of extracting received messages from the modem.- Auto(default) (UMR tries to figure out if SMS is received to SIM or MODEM)
    - SIM (Forces the UMR to read incoming SMS from SIM and then move it to the UMR memory)
    - MODEM (Forces the UMR to read incoming SMS from MODEM and then move it to the UMR memory)

    If there is problem with receiving SMS, then please try to force the router to SIM mode / Modem Mode and then send a new sms and see if it get received it.

    Modems with now functioning SMS:

  • 4G-System XSStick W14
  • Alcatel One Touch X030
  • Alcatel One Touch X060s
  • Huawei E182e (recommend USB modem firmware update for Swedish TRE customers)
  • Huawei E1820 (recommend USB modem firmware update for Swedish Tele2 customers)
  • Longcheer WM71
  • Sony Ericsson MD300
  • Sony Ericsson MD400
  • Vodafone K4505
  • Vodafone K3765NTP (Network Time Protocol)
  • NTP servers can now be located on the LAN side of the router.
  • NTP servers can now be either a host name or an IP address.Ethernet WAN port
  • Resolved DHCP issue with Cisco networks, where the router doesn’t receive an IP address when using DHCP.Dynamic DNS
  • Password can now contain special characters such as !”#?=)(E-Mail Notifications
  • SYSTEM->EMAIL: Resolved issue where settings were able to be saved if certain fields were left empty.Home Automation
  • Fix for Nexa receivers when several receivers are triggered simultanleously.
  • Wake-On-LAN (WOL) aliases can now be used via the UMR API.
  • Rising Sun , Arctech, Brateck receivers can now be controlled via SMS.
  • Port-forwarding/Remote Management
  • Sanity checks between port-forwarding rules and selected remote management port.New modems:
    Huawei E122 HSUPA Yes
    Vodafone (Huawei) K4505 (21Mbps down, 5.76Mbps up) HSPA+ Yes
    ZTE MF662 (OTE Greece, 21Mbps down, 5.76Mbps up) HSPA+ No

    Upgrade Procedure: (NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE USB MODEM OR POWER DURING UPGRADE PROCESS!)
    1) Download the UMR412.zip
    2) Unzip the UMR412.zip
    3) Log into the web interface of your UMR.
    4) Go to Upgrade->HTTP Upgrade page.
    5) Browse for the firmware file (“UMR412.bin”) you have downloaded and unzipped off this website and select to upgrade.
    6) Upgrade time is 4 minutes.

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    Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 7 Series at MWC2010

    Posted on 15 February 2010 by bluetooth

    BARCELONA, Spain — Feb. 15, 2010 — Today at Mobile World Congress 2010, Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled the next generation of Windows® Phones, Windows Phone 7 Series. With this new platform, Microsoft offers a fresh approach to phone software, distinguished by smart design and truly integrated experiences that bring to the surface the content people care about from the Web and applications. For the first time ever, Microsoft will bring together Xbox LIVE games and the Zune music and video experience on a mobile phone, exclusively on Windows Phone 7 Series. Partners have already started building phones; customers will be able to purchase the first phones in stores by holiday 2010.

    “Today, I’m proud to introduce Windows Phone 7 Series, the next generation of Windows Phones,” said Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer at Microsoft. “In a crowded market filled with phones that look the same and do the same things, I challenged the team to deliver a different kind of mobile experience. Windows Phone 7 Series marks a turning point toward phones that truly reflect the speed of people’s lives and their need to connect to other people and all kinds of seamless experiences.”

    Designed for Life in Motion

    With Windows Phone 7 Series, Microsoft takes a fundamentally different approach to phone software. Smart design begins with a new, holistic design system that informs every aspect of the phone, from its visually appealing layout and motion to its function and hardware integration. On the Start screen, dynamically updated “live tiles” show users real-time content directly, breaking the mold of static icons that serve as an intermediate step on the way to an application. Create a tile of a friend, and the user gains a readable, up-to-date view of a friend’s latest pictures and posts, just by glancing at Start.

    Every Windows Phone 7 Series phone will come with a dedicated hardware button for Bing, providing one-click access to search from anywhere on the phone, while a special implementation of Bing search provides intent-specific results, delivering the most relevant Web or local results, depending on the type of query.

    Windows Phone 7 Series creates an unrivaled set of integrated experiences on a phone through Windows Phone hubs. Hubs bring together related content from the Web, applications and services into a single view to simplify common tasks. Windows Phone 7 Series includes six hubs built on specific themes reflecting activities that matter most to people:

    • People. This hub delivers an engaging social experience by bringing together relevant content based on the person, including his or her live feeds from social networks and photos. It also provides a central place from which to post updates to Facebook and Windows Live in one step.

    • Pictures. This hub makes it easy to share pictures and video to a social network in one step. Windows Phone 7 Series also brings together a user’s photos by integrating with the Web and PC, making the phone the ideal place to view a person’s entire picture and video collection.

    • Games. This hub delivers the first and only official Xbox LIVE experience on a phone, including Xbox LIVE games, Spotlight feed and the ability to see a gamer’s avatar, Achievements and gamer profile. With more than 23 million active members around the world, Xbox LIVE unlocks a world of friends, games and entertainment on Xbox 360, and now also on Windows Phone 7 Series.

    • Music + Video. This hub creates an incredible media experience that brings the best of Zune, including content from a user’s PC, online music services and even a built-in FM radio into one simple place that is all about music and video. Users can turn their media experience into a social one with Zune Social on a PC and share their media recommendations with like-minded music lovers. The playback experience is rich and easy to navigate, and immerses the listener in the content.

    • Marketplace. This hub allows the user to easily discover and load the phone with certified applications and games.

    • Office. This hub brings the familiar experience of the world’s leading productivity software to the Windows Phone. With access to Office, OneNote and SharePoint Workspace all in one place, users can easily read, edit and share documents. With the additional power of Outlook Mobile, users stay productive and up to date while on the go.

    Availability

    Partners from around the world have committed to include Windows Phone 7 Series in their portfolio plans. They include mobile operators AT&T, Deutsche Telekom AG, Orange, SFR, Sprint, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, Telstra, T-Mobile USA, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone, and manufacturers Dell, Garmin-Asus, HTC Corp., HP, LG, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba and Qualcomm Inc. The first phones will be available by holiday 2010. Customers who would like to receive additional information about Windows Phone 7 Series and be notified when it is available can register at http://www.windowsphone7series.com.

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    Sony Ericsson announces Xperia™ X10 mini and X10 mini pro, compact versions of Xperia™ X10

    Posted on 15 February 2010 by bluetooth

    Sony Ericsson set the stage for MWC by announcing three new handsets in a press event held on the day before the launch of the international mobile phone conference. Sony rolled out two new compact Android handsets based upon the design of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and one Symbian-powered handset phone that is the big brother to the previously announced Vivaz. The X10 mini and X10 mini pro are similarly spec’d handsets with the X10 Mini Pro sporting a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The Vivaz Pro is a slightly modified version of the Vivaz and offers a QWERTY keyboard, a touchscreen interface and the Symbian S60th 5th edition operating system. All three handsets are expected to launch in Q2 2010 in select markets.

    Both the mini X10 and mini X10 Pro include:

    • 600 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor
    • 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and geotagging
    • 2.55 inch QVGA touchscreen display
    • aGPS
    • Google Maps
    • Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation
    • Wi-Fi
    • Bluetooth
    • Full suite of Google services
    • 3.5mm audio jack
    • microSD expansion with 2GB card included in the retail package
    • Android 1.6 with Sony Ericsson Timescape
    • UMTS HSPA 900/2100, GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
    • UMTS HSPA :850/1900/2100, GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
    • X10 mini will be available in Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red and Silver
    • X10 mini pro will be available in Black and Red.

    The Sony Vivaz Pro will feature

    • slide out QWERTY keyboard
    • 3.2 inch, 360 x 640 16:9 resolution touchscreen display
    • 720 MHz processor
    • 5.1 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, autofocus, face detection and geotagging
    • 720p HD recording
    • Video calling (main camera)
    • WebKit web browser
    • social networking support
    • A-GPS
    • Google Maps
    • Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation
    • 3.5 mm audio jack
    • Bluetooth technology
    • DLNA Certified (photos and audio)
    • TV out (VGA resolution)
    • Wi-Fi
    • microSD with 8GB microSD in the package
    • Symbian S60 5th edition
    • UMTS HSPA 900/2100, GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
    • UMTS HSPA 850/1900/2100, GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
    • Available in Black and White

    Read [Sony Ericsson X10 mini and X10 mini pro] Read [Sony Vivaz pro]

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    Mobile World Congress News Updates @OCWorkbench

    Posted on 14 February 2010 by bluetooth

    OCWorkbench will be following the developements and news from MWC2010. You can catch our news on our main news page at main site , our forum at this link, on twitter, Facebook

    and follow us on Google Buzz @ocworkbench.news

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