Nokia launch new update ovi maps

Not only announced some of the latest smart phone, the Nokia World event in the UK Nokia also announced the addition of features on Ovi Maps. Pulse was quoted as saying that the software from electronista Ovi Maps has received some significant updates. One result of the existence of the update feature to check in on Ovi Maps service.

With these new features users have the opportunity to 'check in' on social networking sites like Facebook, RenRen (social networking sites from China), and StudiVZ (Switzerland). To use this feature too easily claimed, whereby users can simply enter the application via a web browser Ovi. And, a new menu option called 'check-in' was already available.

In addition to these features were added to check in, there are still some other features that are packaged together Ovi Maps update this. Call Traffic data direct access in real time, and public transportation maps for more than 85 cities in the world. Interestingly, for ^ 3 Symbian phone users will have the features of 'gesture control'.

For business search facility (Search) Maps Ovi software had already been repaired. As a result users can more easily explore the many interesting objects. According to the info, Ovi Maps updated version will be officially released before the end of this year. Only, its beta version will soon be enjoyed by audiences at this September.

Sony Ericsson want to be primary supplier for Android phone

As an open operating system, Android can indeed be adopted by any other smart phone vendors. No doubt many vendors are competing to serve Google's operating system for product smart phone, Sony Ericsson is no exception. According to the BusinessWeek report, Sony Ericsson plans and hopes to become the world's major producers for Android-based smart phone.

Sony Ericsson's statement is confirmed by its CEO, Bert Nordberg, in which Sony Ericsson claims it has mastered 17% Android smart phone market. Meanwhile, the market leader for Android phones now controls 23%.

Although Sony Ericsson did not explicitly mention the name of leading vendors who use the services of Android as an operating system of their phones, but known to be dealing directly with HTC, Motorola, and Samsung. Only, when compared with competitors that Sony Ericsson is considered less well established. Because, from the product was limited to Sony Ericsson's new phones XPperia X10, X10 Mini, and Mini Pro X10. Meanwhile, other Android phones such as the X8 has not also present in the market.

In fact, there is a report we quoted from electronista, mentions that the company is headquartered in London, England was relatively slow to play in the smart phone market, where the transition of marketing at Sony Ericsson smart phones tend to decline. While HTC and Samsung are competitors instead of natural growth.

Sure, Sony Ericsson does not target how long it would be the first in Android phone market. However, with fiercer competition, flavor-taste 'ideals' Sony Ericsson is a bit difficult to materialize

BlackPad is not expected to use the BlackBerry operating system OS.

Rival BlackBerry device iPad tablet computer, BlackPad, is not expected to use the BlackBerry operating system OS.

As quoted from CNet, Research In Motion (RIM), the Canadian BlackBerry maker vendor, it will grow besutan QNX Software Systems software as its operating system in BlackPad.

QNX Software Systems itself is a company that was acquired by RIM in April. At the time of acquisition of QNX, RIM is committed to increasing the use of an integrated experience between smart phones, car audio and infotainment systems.

QNX Software besutan itself is used in various types of applications, ranging from the BMW vehicle navigation applications, to software for the six-wheeled vehicles unmanned tanks owned by the U.S. military, which is created by Carnegie Mellon University in 2006: Crusher tanks.

Clearly, this step can be regarded as an attempt to conduct refresher RIM to BlackBerry devices to challenge Apple's flagship products like the iPhone and iPad.

BlackPad itself will be equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. BlackPad will not be able to connect to the network provider directly, but must be connected to the phone via Bluetooth first, to be able to access the 3G network.

XL ready with Blackberry Pearl 3G

Meet market demand as well as expand the range of BlackBerry devices, XL Axiata PT Tbk (XL) plans to deliver the BlackBerry Pearl 3G into the Indonesian market in late August.

As reported previously, Research In Motion (RIM), device vendors as well as the Canadian BlackBerry service, introducing the BlackBerry Pearl 3G officially to Indonesia.

Meanwhile, Budi Harjono, Head of Marketing Axiata XL Mobile Data Services, said the size of the smallest BlackBerry smartphone is scheduled to appear on Homeland phone market around the end of August.

"Yesterday, RIM issued a statement related to its official presence in Indonesia, the 3G BlackBerry Pearl," said Budi. "However, new devices are available late next month."

Comes with red shades, the design looks compact size of this smartphone. Width 50mm, weight 93gram, this device supports high-speed 3G networks (UMTS / HSDPA) and Wi-Fi b / g / n and features GPS.

"From the beginning, we had a crush on with the BlackBerry Pearl 3G. The reason the market demand for 3G-enabled devices continues to rise. It was observed from the traffic BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) in our network. Approximately 55 percent of which comes from the device-based 3G access, "said Budi.

BlackBerry Pearl 3G display 14-key keyboard with SureType software, so users can type faster and more accurate. In addition, the product was supported by an optical trackpad for easier navigation, and dedicated keys for the media and the settings that facilitate the user.

3.2MP camera with zoom, autofocus and flash is equipped with storage capacities up to 32GB. For display, the device with a 624MHz processor and 256MB memory is capable of displaying images with a resolution of 360x400 pixels 238 pixels per inch.

Unfortunately, RIM has not provided information related to prices of these products on their descriptions. Based on observations at several sites VIVAnews foreigners, Pearl 3G price was pegged at 330 euros, equivalent to Rp3, 8 million. However, the price is not necessarily the same will be applicable in Indonesia.

Previously, XL also announced the addition of its bandwidth capacity to RIM's BIS in Canada until doubled, from 400Mbps to 800Mbps.

Until now, the number of BTS (base transceiver station) XL reaches more than 20 837 (2G/3G) with the number of BlackBerry subscribers around 30 percent of the total BlackBerry subscribers in the country, or the equivalent of 450 000 active customers