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
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.
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.
Posted on 17 February 2010 by bluetooth
Posted on 17 February 2010 by bluetooth
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
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:
| 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.
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.
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:
The Sony Vivaz Pro will feature
Read [Sony Ericsson X10 mini and X10 mini pro] Read [Sony Vivaz pro]
Posted on 14 February 2010 by bluetooth
Posted on 14 February 2010 by bluetooth
Huawei to Showcase Unparalleled HSPA+ Uplink and Downlink Capabilities at 2010 Mobile World Congress
84Mb/s download peak speeds and 11Mb/s uplink peak speeds will be achieved
Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, will showcase its latest HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access Plus) technologies at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona. Visitors to Huawei’s booth (8A159, Hall 
will experience the world’s fastest HSPA+ download peak speeds of 84Mb/s and uplink peak speeds of 11Mb/s.
Huawei forecasts that there will be a 1,000-fold increase in mobile broadband network traffic in the next decade, posing both a challenge, and an opportunity, for operators around the world. Driven by this rapid growth of mobile broadband, higher speed, lower latency, and better service experience has become the priority for end-users. Huawei’s HSPA+ solution greatly improves the end user’s mobile broadband experience when uploading materials, such as video conferencing, file sharing, and email.
In order to provide downlink data rates of up to 84Mb/s, Huawei’s HSPA+ solution is based on 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) Release 9 standards and combines higher order modulation (HOM) schemes (64QAM), multi-input multi-output (MIMO), and dual cell transmission. To realize the peak uplink data rates of up to 11Mb/s, Huawei adopts an Interference Cancellation solution, which doubles the speed on 3GPP Release 6 and minimizes intra-cell interference issues.
Wan Biao, President of Wireless, Huawei, said, “Our record-breaking data speeds showcase the potential of HSPA+ and demonstrate how Huawei’s solution can enable operators to provide consumers with an ever more attractive mobile broadband experience.”
Huawei plays an active role in HSPA+ development. In March 2009, Huawei deployed Asia Pacific’ s first 21Mb/s HSPA+ commercial network. In October 2009, Huawei announced plans to provide 28Mb/s HSPA+ commercial service in Singapore, and Huawei successfully demonstrated a 56Mb/s HSPA+ commercial solution in Beijing. As of 2009, Huawei helped 36 operators with HSPA+ network deployment, among which 20 were HSPA+ commercial networks and 16 were HSPA+ networks in deployment or in trial.
Posted on 12 February 2010 by bluetooth
M1 successfully completes 100 Mbps data call on trial LTE network
Call used commercial LTE hardware and software from Nokia Siemens Networks
MobileOne (M1), the leading mobile operator in Singapore, has today successfully completed a 100 Mbps data call on its Long Term Evolution (LTE) trial network. This makes it the first South Asian operator to achieve this milestone on commercial LTE hardware and software. The call was made at M1’s flagship store in Singapore, where the operator is trialing and showcasing applications over LTE together with its partner Nokia Siemens Networks.
“I am delighted with the completion of today’s data call, which met our requirements for low latency, high speed, and reliability,” said Patrick Scodeller, chief technical officer at M1. “The ongoing trial will let us obtain firsthand experience of Nokia Siemens Networks’ commercially ready LTE hardware and software, based on its Flexi Multiradio base stations. Our network modernization contract with Nokia Siemens Networks represents the first steps in our evolution towards LTE, and this trial helps pave the way to faster and better quality mobile broadband services in the future.“
“LTE will not only enable a rich end-user experience but also help drive new business opportunities for operators like M1,” said Ricky Corker, head of Asia Pacific, Nokia Siemens Networks. “The technology is rapidly approaching commercial introduction in many markets, and trials such as these are proof of LTE’s potential to deliver fantastic mobile broadband.”
M1 will be showcasing High Definition (HD) TV streaming, as well as high-speed file download over an LTE network at its flagship store until end March 2010.
Posted on 12 February 2010 by bluetooth
BARCELONA, Spain/February 11, 2010/Business Wire — Garmin-Asus, a co-branded alliance between Garmin® Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), and ASUSTeK® Computer Inc. (TAIEX: 2357), today announced the Garmin-Asus nüvifone A50, a touchscreen Android-powered smartphone with multiple location technologies and apps. The A50 benefits from the personalization and enhanced features offered by the Android platform, and also includes Garmin navigation with turn-by-turn, voice prompted directions for use in a car or while walking. Location features are designed into virtually every function including email, text messaging, and photos. The A50 will be on display at the Garmin-Asus booth (Hall 8, #8B127) at Mobile World Congress, February 15-18, 2010.
“The A50 brings premium navigation features to the Android operating system, offering users a seamless location based experience along with access to the wealth of applications that the platform affords,” said Benson Lin, vice president and general manager of ASUS’ personal mobile devices business unit, handheld business group
“Location is relevant to everything you do,” said Cliff Pemble, Garmin’s president and COO. “The A50 integrates navigation and GPS functionality throughout the device, which gives customers the versatility and reliability they need as they navigate their day.”
The elegant and thin A50 has a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display that incorporates a finger-friendly user interface. The QWERTY touchscreen keyboard makes it easy to send and receive messages, and predictive text helps customers type faster. It also comes with hardware features like 4GB internal storage, an expandable microSD card slot, and accelerometer so every screen can be viewed in portrait or landscape mode.
Access to thousands of applications
The A50 integrates Google™ mobile services with one-click access to Google Search™ by voice, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, calendar, contacts and Android Market™, where users can find more than 20,000 applications to expand and personalize their phone to fit their lifestyle.
Powerful enterprise email capability
The A50 includes on-device sync with Microsoft Exchange server, with the ability to wirelessly synchronize contacts, calendar and enterprise email. Account setup is quick and easy, and in a few simple steps users will have their contacts, calendar and email ready to go.
High-sensitivity GPS receivers with Garmin navigation
The A50 receives its location (latitude and longitude) information from multiple sources including satellite, network-based and terrestrial sources. These overlapping technologies ensure that A50 customers have the best location and navigation experience a smartphone can offer.
Garmin navigation is included and preloaded on the A50. Because maps are installed on the device, customers will not have to wait for third party maps to download from a server, nor will they lose their turn-by-turn, voice-prompted navigation if they are out of cell phone coverage. The A50 also has many of the same features as a high-end Garmin nüvi® navigation device such as lane assist with junction view that guides drivers to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit and realistically displays road signs. Ready for pedestrian or automotive navigation out-of-the-box, the A50 includes a custom Garmin car mount and vehicle power cable.
The A50 also supports cityXplorer™ maps so that customers can plan and use routes that include public transit options such as bus, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems. cityXplorer content is available as an optional download for select cities. Thanks to the A50’s e-compass, customers will know their heading even when standing still.
In addition to Android Market, the A50 has preloaded, apps through Garmin-Asus’ connected services, which includes real-time, location-relevant information like weather, traffic, fuel prices, safety cameras, flight status,. Connected services information varies by country.
Customers also have access to Street View in Google Maps and 3D landmark images.
Surf the web
With a powerful, multi-touch capable WebKit browser, the A50 allows users to browse the web at quick speeds and view streaming content. In addition, it automatically identifies location information embedded within web pages allowing the user to quickly navigate to the locations published on the world-wide web.
Take quality photos
The A50 includes a three mega-pixel camera with auto-focus that automatically geotags images with an exact latitude and longitude reference of where the photo was taken. Customers may then save the image so they can navigate back to the location, or email the geo-tagged image to friends.
Availability
The Garmin-Asus nüvifone A50 is expected to be available in Europe in the first half of 2010. Specific availability and pricing details will be given in the future. Additional information about Garmin-Asus products is available at www.GarminAsus.com.
Posted on 10 February 2010 by bluetooth
Opera Software, maker of the world’s most popular mobile Web browser, plans to reveal Opera Mini for iPhone in an exclusive press and partner preview during the 2010 Mobile World Congress (MWC). Visit Opera’s exhibit in Hall 1, C44, to witness a new way to surf the Web on the iPhone — an experience that Opera promises will be fast, easy to use, and packed with favorite Opera features.
Opera Mini is renowned for its compression technology, which results in significantly faster Web-page loading and reduces data surcharges. With favorite desktop features in its arsenal, such as tabs, Speed Dial and the password manager, Opera Mini is designed with usability in mind.
“We are thrilled to offer journalists and partners an exclusive preview of Opera Mini for iPhone during the year’s biggest mobile event,” said Jon von Tetzchner, Co-founder, Opera Software. “This is a unique opportunity to introduce the fast, feature-rich Opera Mini experience for the iPhone, and to showcase our latest beta releases of Opera Mobile and Opera Mini on other platforms and devices. Opera’s mission is to bring the Web to the world, and by making Opera Mini available on yet another platform, we are one step closer.”
While Opera Mini for iPhone is not publicly available, visitors without a press pass will not leave Opera’s stand disappointed. Opera will unveil a host of other Opera-powered devices at its exhibit. Check out the following Opera technology, live from MWC:
To hear more from Opera about the future of the Web, attend one of our speaking engagements during MWC:
Get your hands on an Opera-powered device by visiting our stand in Hall 1, C44, during Barcelona’s annual Mobile World Congress, or schedule a meeting with Opera.
Posted on 09 February 2010 by bluetooth
GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES WITH NEW MINI PHONE FROM LG
Trendsetting Design and Superb Connectivity Make
Touchscreen Phone the Next “Must Have” Device
SINGAPORE, February 9, 2010 – LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, today announced its new LG Mini (LG GD880), a new smart phone that accentuates its trendsetting design with a full complement of intelligent features.
Expected to be available in Singapore in June, LG Mini will be the smallest and slimmest 3.2-inch full touchscreen phone on the market, making it the perfect handset for people who want all the communication features that today’s technology has to offer without the bulk and weight of a traditional fully-loaded handset.
“We developed the LG Mini in response to specific requests from consumers who were unhappy with current full touchscreen phones that are too bulky, too clunky and too expensive,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The easily pocketable LG Mini delivers great looks at a reasonable price, along with the trendy features that people want.”
Thanks to a slim, compact form factor made from the highest quality materials, the LG Mini easily slides in a shirt pocket or small handbag while still feeling reassuringly solid to the touch. Textured metal accents on the sides of the LG Mini add to the phone’s eye-catching looks without detracting from its overall simplicity. On the front, a large 3.2 inch touchscreen with an aspect ration of 16:9 extends all the way to the edge of the phone, giving it a finish that is as smooth as ice. In addition, a button-free face keeps the LG Mini simple and sleek.
But the LG Mini has much more than just great looks. Besides a range of staple features such as speedy web browsing and fast push email, the LG Mini also includes several unique aspects, including Social Network Connect, which makes keeping in touch with online friends even easier than on a desktop PC. Popular social networks such as Facebook and Twitter are instantly accessible through built-in applications and a Social Network Feed provides instant and automatic updates of friends and family members on the home screen. Updates also appear next to each contact in the Social Address Book.
What’s more, the LG Mini boasts a 5.0 megapixel camera featuring advanced face detection which allows uploading of sharp, vivid pictures and videos wirelessly to multiple social networks in one simple step. The device also plays music and movies in several popular file formats and even includes an FM radio.
With HSDPA connectivity at 7.2 Mbps and Wi-Fi, the LG Mini can browse the internet at high speed and also provide real-time location information using A-GPS.
The LG Mini will be available in Europe starting in March, followed by other markets, including Singapore. Prices will vary country-to-country and will be announced separately in each market.
Posted on 20 January 2010 by bluetooth
Motorola Introduces a Unique Mobile Experience with the Launch of Motorola DEXT, Exclusively with SingTel
Singapore – 20 January 2010 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) introduced in Singapore a unique mobile service platform with the launch of Motorola DEXT™, Motorola’s first Android-powered device.
SingTel customers will be the first in Asia to enjoy this breakthrough social mobile device, powered by the unique MOTOBLUR™ platform and complemented by SingTel’s mSocial service plan.
Developed by Motorola, the MOTOBLUR™ platform is one of the first solutions to synchronize contacts, posts, feeds, messages, e-mails, photos and more – from sources such as FacebookTM, TwitterTM, MySpaceTM, Gmail™, work and personal email – and automatically deliver them all to the home screen.
Motorola DEXT™ is the first device in Motorola’s Android-powered product portfolio to come with MOTOBLUR™. Following a string of successful and acclaimed launches of its new generation of Android-powered smartphones in North America and Europe, Motorola brings the DEXT™ to Singapore customers looking for an easy, intuitive and smart way to manage their work and social lives – all with the touch of a finger. Plus, users will have access to more than 18,000 applications through Android MarketTM, as well as the ability to search GoogleTM right from the homescreen.
SingTel will offer a newly created value-added service, mSocial, priced at S$5.35 per month for consumers to enjoy unlimited local mobile data using the MOTOBLUR™ platform. These include photo uploads, postings received and status updates on popular social networking sites, including FacebookTM and TwitterTM within the MOTOBLUR™ service platform
mSocial includes 100MB of local data for all other internet surfing and email access. In addition, excess usage beyond 100MB is capped at S$30 per month, giving customers peace of mind when using Motorola DEXT. Also, as a launch promotion, mSocial is free to all customers who sign up for any 3G Flexi plans with the device.
“Life’s a blur. So much to do, so little time! MOTOBLURTM connects everyone in your life by blurring the lines among the various social networks,” said Spiros Nikolakopoulos, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific and International Distribution, Motorola Mobile Devices. “Today’s mobile phone must be more than ‘smart’. It needs to be social – and the DEXTTM funnels your entire social life into a single stream, making it easy for you to keep track of all your friends, your conversations, your life. No more reason to be anti-social!”
“SingTel and Motorola have cultivated a longstanding relationship through many years of successful collaborations. DEXTTM is no exception and the innovative MOTOBLURTM platform makes it a breeze for customers to stay connected right from the home screen. With SingTel’s affordable mSocial service, customers’ social networking experience will be taken to greater heights when they engage friends, without worrying about data charges, said Ms Sarah Chua, Vice President, Consumer Marketing, SingTel.
SingTel customers can also access a suite of services to meet their mobile lifestyle needs. The exciting services include: i) MobileTV viewing for Channel 8 Primetime, Channel NewsAsia, Bloomberg and Football Frenzy ii) TrafficLIVE, an intelligent traffic planning service and iii) Android applications like SingTel’s first “BroadBand on Mobile” data usage application for Android devices. This application allows customers to keep track of their data usage and will be available free of charge soon.
Pricing and availability details
Motorola DEXTTM is available from Saturday, 23 January 2010 from as low as S$0 – S$248 (on any 3G Flexi Plans) or S$0 – S$348 (on SingTel’s free incoming call plans). Customers on free incoming call plans who sign up for mSocial will enjoy an additional S$50 discount.
Customers on SingTel’s free incoming call plans (excluding 3G Flexi plans) can sign up for mSocial at a promotional price of S$5.35/month (usual price is S$9.90). mSocial is free for customers who sign up for the latest enhanced 3G Flexi plans that come with 12GB of local data, starting from S$39/month, with local data usage capped at S$30.
To purchase DEXTTM, visit any SingTel retail store or SingTel Exclusive Retailers, and SingTel’s online store, www.singtelshop.com
To experience DEXTTM with MOTOBLURTM, please visit www.motorola.com/motoblur. For the latest product news and promotions, customers can go to the Motorola page on Facebook and Twitter.
ImSocial
With the arrival of the much anticipated DEXTTM, SingTel will launch a social media marketing campaign, ImSocial (I am social) today. ImSocial is a campaign calling out to social networkers to form the first photo mosaic created via a social media platform.
A dedicated Facebook Page will be created and users can join as fans to upload a photo showing them at their ‘social best’ on the page. Selected photos will also be featured in SingTel’s marketing campaign for Motorola DEXT.
The winning entry will get a chance to win an all expenses paid private party on a yacht with 10 of his/ her friends from social networks.
The public can experience this social media campaign on the 23 and 24 January 2010 at a popular shopping mall in the city area. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ImSocial.
Posted on 19 January 2010 by bluetooth
Results for the year ended 31 December 2009
Net profit stable at S$150.3 million, exciting opportunities ahead with NGNBN
SINGAPORE, 19 January 2010 – MobileOne Ltd (M1) today announced the unaudited group financial results for the year ended 31 December 2009. Amidst a challenging economic and operating environment, M1’s operating revenue declined 2.4% year on year to S$781.6 million. However, EBITDA margin on service revenue improved by 1.3% points to 44.2% as a result of ongoing cost management initiatives. Net profit after tax was stable at S$150.3m.
The total customer base grew by 40,000 – helped by an increase of 19,000 postpaid customers – in the fourth quarter to 1.758 million as at 31 December 2009. The iPhone, launched in December 2009, received an overwhelming response from existing and new customers.
The broadband customer base continued to grow and revenue from non-voice services contributed 26.0% of service revenue, up from 23.4% a year ago.
“The Next Generation National Broadband Network (NGNBN), to be launched this second quarter, will present new and exciting opportunities for M1. We will be able to offer a more comprehensive suite of communication services to both retail and corporate segments. For 2010, we aim to grow revenue and mobile market share.”
“Based on the current outlook, we foresee earnings this year to be comparable to 2009,” said Ms Karen Kooi, Chief Executive Officer of M1.
The Board of Directors has recommended a final tax-exempt dividend of 7.2 cents per share, taking full year payout to 80% of net profit after tax for 2009.
Posted on 11 January 2010 by bluetooth
M1 offers former 12GB data plans for non iPhone subscribers
Posted on 08 January 2010 by bluetooth
The XPERIATM X2 is coming to town this Saturday Jan 9, ready to impress smartphone users with the elevated performance it gives, even better than the revolutionary X1 ..
1. Navigate the fastest way you possibly can
üThe Sony Ericsson unique SlideView feature brings you to your call history, messages, calendar, media content, PlayNowTM, Sony Ericsson Sync and Panels with simply one touch
üThe signature XPERIATM panels let you customise your desktop the way that allows quickest access to your favorite and frequently used phone functions and social media portals, such as FacebookTM, TwitterTM and YouTube. You can even preset the panels you want for a specific times throughout the day through the “automatic panel switching” function
üYou can search quickly for any files you saved on your X2 or the network your X2 is synced with, from contact, calendar item to emails, using the “Search Phone” feature
2. Be the first to experience the most powerful combination: X2 with qwerty keyboard and full touch screen + WM6.5 Pro
üThe first smartphone that sports a physical full qwerty keyboard, full touch screen and the Windows Mobile® 6.5 Professional OS out-of-the-box
üFinger-friendly user interface, say goodbye to a stylus!
üEnhanced web browsing experience in full screen view with Adobe Flash Lite support, just like how it’s on your PC
üTo personalise your phone, you can download the apps and games you want from the Microsoft’s MarketPlace on top of the pre-installed ones
üChoose one that best expresses yourself from a list of designers’ themes, be it the Vera Wang Red, Isaac Mizrahi purple or Rock and Republic black
3. Take great pictures with the 8.1 MP camera, jam-packed with outstanding features
üTouch focus
üGeo tagging
üImage stabilizer
üUp to 16x digital zoom
üSend-to-web feature
4. Pamper your eyes watching videos or browsing the web on the larger and brighter 3.2 inch LCD screen
5. Text like an absolute breeze with the brilliant key designs
üMore finger friendly key pad on the front
üPC-like qwerty keyboard
6. Share the music, pictures and videos you love through the unified media browser however, wherever you want
ü3.5mm audio jack
übuilt-in stereo speakers
üTV-out feature
üDLNA certifiedTM
7. Just feel the human curvature of the “sexy back”
8. Get more for your loyalty
üYour enquiry call or email will be fast tracked to a dedicated Sony Ericsson team through the X2 support panel
üYour X2 will be replaced within 48 hours if it stops functioning when you’re travelling overseas*
*This service is available in selected markets.
XPERIATM X2 will be available in Elegant Black and Modern Silver at S$ 1,198 (without a contract) in Singapore from this Saturday January 9.
Live life without boundaries with the Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2
Live life in the fast lane with the XPERIA™ X2 from Sony Ericsson. Designed for those who always need to be connected, whether it’s for business or personal life, the XPERIA™ X2 blurs the boundary between work and play.
Singapore – Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2, a new Windows® phone that offers best-in-class email and multimedia experience. In the modern world where 24/7 communication is key, users can instantly synchronise their mail and calendar, and open and edit Microsoft® Office Mobile documents quickly and efficiently to stay connected with colleagues wherever they are.
The XPERIA™ X2 also includes the unique SlideView feature, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities. Providing quick interaction with contacts, messages, media and more, SlideView provides an overview of missed incoming activity, notifying the user of any missed calls, email and text messages so users don’t overlook an important contact.
With ten specially designed preloaded XPERIA™ panels and a lot more to download, users can work with no boundaries with the XPERIA™ X2. From Facebook™, Mytopia and Google™, to games, CNN and Windows Live™, the panels ensure users are up-to-date with what matters most to them. With an improved touch interface and new 3D signature panel, users also benefit from flexible desktop panels designed to categorise business, fun and communication features. Just set favourites to appear during certain times of the day to get the latest news in the morning, YouTube™ at lunchtime and games for the journey home.
Powered by QWERTY messaging, Windows Mobile® users can even show their presentations on the big screen with the TV out cable. The XPERIA™ X2 makes a day at the office a walk in the park.
“In the fast moving world we live in, the need to stay connected has never been so important,” said Ong Chim Peng, General Manager at Sony Ericsson Singapore. “We constantly rely on our mobile phones as an extension to the office and the XPERIA™ X2 debuting with Windows Mobile®6.5, allows users to work quickly and efficiently while on the move. The XPERIA™ X2 also features a new range of interactive panels as well as SlideView, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities – perfect for those who need to see any missed incoming activity at a glance.”
Entertainment is not compromised on XPERIA™ X2. Enjoy amazing multimedia with the 3.2” high resolution touch screen and DVD quality, and take advantage of the 8.1 megapixel camera to capture and instantly share experiences with friends and family. Personalise the panels and users can access Facebook™ to upload their party or holiday images and they can chat with friends across the world via MSN Messenger. Whether it is music, photography, email, video or gaming the XPERIA™ X2 has it all.
“Windows® phones allow people to manage their whole world – from work to home to play – on a single handset,” said Stephanie Ferguson, General Manager, Product Management, Microsoft Corp. “The XPERIA™ X2 taps the powerful messaging and multimedia capabilities in Windows Mobile® so customers can be in touch, productive and entertained wherever they are.”
With the need to stay connected 24/7 Sony Ericsson has designed XPERIA™ Services, a bespoke and unique after sales package designed to help XPERIA™ X2 users get the most out of their mobile phone. With a specialised technical team standing by to support busy users and talk through the outstanding features the XPERIA™ X2 has to offer, users can get help from troubleshooting to how to access their favourite websites. And if their XPERIA™ X2 stops working while they are abroad, XPERIA™ Services can replace the mobile phone via a simple phone call. XPERIA™ Services really has been devised with the consumer in mind and to help consumers discover more about their XPERIA™ X2.
XPERIA™ X2
Live life without boundaries
Big business meeting? Arrive charged with the Car Charger AN300 – ultra fast, ultra-safe and ultra-reliable. A perfect accessory for the XPERIA™ X2, it charges 40 per cent faster than most car chargers – just plug into the cigarette lighter and go.
XPERIA™ X2 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 850/900/2100. XPERIA™ X2 will be available in Singapore in Elegant Black and Modern Silver.
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The Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2 at a glance
| XPERIA™ X2 | |
| Camera
|
8.1 megapixel camera
Up to 16x digital zoom Auto focus Geo tagging Image stabilizer Send to web Touch focus Video light Photo flash Video recording |
| Music
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Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) Equalizer Sony Ericsson media player Music tones (MP3/AAC) PlayNow™ arena* Stereo speakers Windows Media® Player |
| Web | Bookmarks
Google™ search Internet Explorer® Pan & Zoom Web feeds |
| Communication | Call list
Conference calls Polyphonic ringtones Speakerphone Vibrating alert |
| Messaging | Email
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® Handwriting recognition Instant messaging Picture messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Text messaging (SMS) |
| Design | Auto rotate
Media Picture wallpaper Touchscreen Wallpaper animation Windows Mobile® 6.5 |
| Entertainment | 3D games
Java™ Motion gaming Tracker Video streaming Video viewing YouTube™ application |
| Connectivity | A-GPS
Bluetooth™ technology DLNA Certified™ Google Maps™ Modem Synchronisation TV out USB mass storage USB support Wi-Fi™ |
| Organizer | Adobe® PDF Reader
Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Flight mode Microsoft® Office Mobile Notes Phone book Stopwatch Tasks Timer |
| Accessories | In-Box:
Optional accessories: Bluetooth™ Headset PV740 Car charger AN300 Video Viewing Stand IM920 |
| Facts and Figures 1)2) | Size: 110 x 54 x 16 mm
Weight: 115 grams Colours: Elegant Black, Modern Silver Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) Size: 3.2 inches Phone memory: Up to110MB Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™ and microSDHC™, up to 16GB Talk time GSM: Up to 10 hrs Standby time GSM: Up to 500 hrs Talk time UMTS: Up to 6hrs Standby time UMTS: Up to 640hrs Music listening time: Up to 20hrs |
| Availability and versions | Networks:
XPERIA™ X2 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSPA 900/1900/2100 |
Posted on 14 December 2009 by bluetooth
GreenHeart™ credentials expanded with the Sony Ericsson Elm mobile phone
• The new GreenHeart™ phone and the first GreenHeart™ accessory –Sony Ericsson Elm and Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700
• Sony Ericsson builds on its environmental heritage with new commitment to its GreenHeart™ strategy through its accessories portfolio
Singapore, December 14, 2009: Today Sony Ericsson announces the Sony Ericsson Elm phone and the Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700, the newest additions to the company’s GreenHeart™ portfolio. This mobile phone and accessory provide consumers with an expanded range of products to make an educated green choice without compromising on design or functionality.
“The Sony Ericsson Elm phone offers consumers a green choice without compromising on features or fun. This mobile phone also gives consumers a better voice quality experience, with Noise Shield, Clear Voice and Intelligent Volume Adaptation. It offers an easy-to-use social networking experience featuring the Widget Manager application, which allows users access to their social networking page via the stand-by screen and quickly switch between different social networks,” said Ong Chim Peng, General Manager at Sony Ericsson Singapore.
Sony Ericsson has also announced today its ambition to make all of its accessories 100 per cent GreenHeart™ compliant by 2011.
“Building on the established heritage of our parent companies, we have worked continuously to maintain our leadership position by committing to reduce our own CO2 emissions by 20 per cent and product life cycle CO2 emissions by 15 per cent by 2015,” said Mats Pellbäck Scharp, Environmental Director at Sony Ericsson.
“The Sony Ericsson Elm phone and the VH700 are a testament of our continued commitment to the environment and are part of the ongoing roll-out of our GreenHeart™ strategy announced in June 2009,” continues Mats Pellbäck Scharp.
The Sony Ericsson Elm phone and the VH700 will benefit the environment and help reduce CO2 emissions through the following:
• Recycled plastics
• E-manual in phone
• Free from hazardous chemicals
• Low power consumption charger (EP300 GreenHeart™)
• Walk Mate eco application
• Green calculator
• Minimized packaging
• Condensed user guide (VH700)
• Waterborne paint (VH700)
The Sony Ericsson Elm phone announced today will be shipped with a GreenHeart™ personal handsfree; the Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-60J, which is a step towards reaching the 100 per cent GreenHeart™ accessory goal.
The Sony Ericsson Elm phone – Designed for life and more
• Quality voice – noise shield, clear voice and intelligent volume adaptation
• Natural fit – human curvature and ergonomic keypad fits in the palm of a hand
• Feel secure – back up your personal information online at Sonyericsson.com
• Social networking the easy way – easily switch to Facebook™, myspace™ and Twitter™
• 5.0 megapixel autofocus camera – snap friends and family and upload images to blogs and websites
• Essential guide – Google™ search and Google™ Maps, Wisepilot™, turn-by-turn navigation with AGPS and 10 days free weather forecast with Accuweather
• Media player – get a rich media experience
The Sony Ericsson Elm phone supports UMTS HSPA 900, 1200 and GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900. The Sony Ericsson Elm phone will be available in Singapore in the colours Metal Black and Pearly Rose from Q1 2010.
Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700
• Create your own phone booth
• Dual microphone Noise Shield eliminates background noise
• Hear every word, everywhere with Intelligent Voice adaptation
• Bluetooth™ – wireless freedom
• Wirelessly connect to two phones simultaneously with this clip-on handsfree
Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700 will be available in Singapore the colours Black, Silver/White, Pink/White and Red/White from Q2 2010.
Posted on 11 December 2009 by bluetooth
Singtel throw it’s towel into the ring with a tweaked package, increasing it’s bundled data to 12GB and lowered data cap to S$30 for it’s iPhone plans. To date, all 3 telcos have very similar price structures.
Singtel also included a S$20 daily flat rate roaming plan in seven countries (Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines) to cater to those who like to use data while roaming.
M1 reacted by lowering it to S$15 cap per day when you roam in 6 countries – Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Cambodia and Indonesia.
Posted on 09 December 2009 by bluetooth
Singapore – 9th December 2009 – Research In Motion (RIM) (www.rim.com) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today debuted the sleek and powerful BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone in Singapore. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 presents an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a compact and highly refined design that will appeal to users for both professional and personal use.
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G HSDPA networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, a 3.2MP camera and a dazzling, high resolution display.
Cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extend to the exterior of the handset as well, with a smoothly integrated touch-sensitive trackpad and a highly tactile, distinctive, fretted keyboard. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone’s sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.
“Building on the success of original BlackBerry Bold 9000, we now introduce the BlackBerry Bold 9700 with new, top-of-the-line features in a smaller, lighter and highly optimized design,” said Gregory Wade, Managing Director for Southeast Asia, Research In Motion. “The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 and BlackBerry App World™, which was recently launched in Singapore market, will give users many new reasons to love the BlackBerry smartphone experience.”
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is expected to be available from M1, SingTel and StarHub in December for a recommended retail price of SGD950 (without contract). Please check with each individual carrier for pricing and product availability. For more information about the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone, visit http://www.blackberry.com/bold9700.
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