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MTS offers unlimited on-net calling for a year at Rs. 699

Pay Rs. 699 and get a color handset and free on-net calling for a year, to me it sounds irresistible. MTS is offering this to its customers in Maharashtra and Goa. However, before buying please ask the retailer about the Fair Usage Policy (FUP) on this offer.

Alongwith this MTS is also offering Data Offer under which a customer buying an MBlaze connection, need to recharge it with Rs 498 to get 5GB usage for a month. Apart from this, the company has launched a special student offer.  Students buying an MBlaze connection and recharging with an amount of Rs.1002 will get data usage of 10GB for a month. Subsequently, they will get of 50% additional value on all future recharges throughout the year.

Idea Cellular hikes Voice and Data Tariff in Maharashtra

It seems the word "BETTER" is fading day by day from !dea cellular's campaign of "Get Better Tariff" as the tariff war is coming to an end in this penurious Indian telecom industry where operators are looking forward to hike the voice and data rates in almost all circles. !dea cellular was the second company to join the bandwagon after Airtel hiked their tariff few days back in Maharashtra circle.

• Local and STD calls to !dea or other networks at 1.2 paise/sec
• Calls to fixed line at 1.5 paise/sec
• Local, National & International SMS at 1, 1.5 & 5 INR respectively.

• Local and STD calls to !dea or other networks at 60 paise/min
• Calls to fixed line at 75 paise/min
• Local, National & International SMS at 1, 1.5 & 5 INR respectively.

• This pack gives 1 GB free data with a validity of 30 days, additional usage at 10p/10KB. Initially, this pack used to offer 2 GB data.

• This pack gives 2 GB free data with a validity of 30 days, additional usage at 10p/10KB.

Tata Docomo introduces a bouquet of offers for Maharashtra & Goa subscribers

Ever since Airtel kicked off the price hike initiative, we have seen almost all providers increase their base tariff rate. Well, maybe Tata Docomo will also end up hiking its base tariff someday in Maharashtra circle but subscribers can still avail the rate cutters to lower the tariff. Tata DoCoMo has come up with three such rate cutters in this month.
Please take a look at these rate cutters which can only be availed by doing a special recharge of the required amount.

• 60 minutes of Local Tata calling everyday
• 20 Mb 2G data everyday
• 30 Local/National SMS everyday

• Local & STD calls to any network at 1 paise/2 seconds
• 1st minute of each call to be charged at 1 paise/second
• No change in SMS tariff
• Customer will be reverted back to base tariff after the expiry of this pack

• Offers 100 Local minutes to any provider
• No change in SMS tariff

LG unveils Android 2.3 powered Optimus Sol

LG today added one more Smartphone - LG Optimus Sol (LG-E730) - to its Optimus Series of Smartphones. Powered by 1GHz processor, the Optimus Sol runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). This 9.8mm slim device comes with a 3.8 inch “Ultra AMOLED” display and 5MP Camera. LG claims that the device uses an enhanced idle-based power management system that boosts battery life by 20 to 30 percent. With the Dark UI selected, the Optimus Sol utilizes less white light in order to extend the battery life performance.





Specifications Sheet of LG Optimus Sol



LG Optimus Sol will be introduced in Europe beginning mid-September, followed by roll-outs in Central and South America. LG has not made any announcement about its availability in Asia. The Optimus Sol will be available in black, titan and white.

Nokia BH-505: Quick Review

We've had our hands on the BH-505 and here's a quick post covering it all.

It's a splash and sweat resistant headset and is mostly covered with rubber all around. The package contains the headset, a pack full of earbuds (of various sizes, three pairs to be precise), the standard Nokia 2mm charger and a quick start guide.

The overall design is neat and lightweight with most of the weight concentrated around the rear area, it comfortably rests on your head.

Getting started with it is really easy. There's a huge power button the rear which you wouldn't fail to notice. Though a little tough on rubber, it's nicely placed there.



Long pressing the power button puts you on the pairing mode and there's the LED adjacent to it which blinks rapidly indicating the mode.

Once the connection is established, the flashing stops and the device gets paired. Nothing more to it. Also, the BH505 supports multiple device pairing which means you can pair more than one device to it and switch between them as and when needed.

And there's the standard 2mm Nokia power socket alongside the LED as well.



The controls on the headset are very easy getting used to. Once you've placed the headphones in your ears, there's the huge play/pause button on one side and a Call attend/end button on the other making it really easy to access on the go.

There's a small volume control switch on the lateral side and a Previous/Next Track on the other. These are pretty tough to control, especially the volume control rocker key.



The audio quality is really good for a low-end bluetooth headset and lasted about 7-10 hours on a single charge with Music on and calls in between.

The BH505 was one of the first NFC enabled devices in the world, enabling quick pairing via Bluetooth on NFC enabled devices. However, pairing didn't seem to work on the Nexus S with NFC turned on. Though the phone recognizes the device, there's nothing more it does.



Nokia's official support guides of the BH505 also don't seem to speak much about NFC support. Probably, it might work with the Nokia C7 (running Symbian Anna) or the Meego based Nokia N9.

Conclusion

It's overall a light and useful device if you're always on the move and fancy listening to music. The shape and fit of the device might just not suit you, so make sure you try one out before purchasing.



We got the device from mobilefun for review.

Facebook for BlackBerry updates to v2.0.0.45

Facing App freezing and News Feed update issues on your Facebook for BlackBerry? Not any more, a new version is released which addresses the issue of the application freezing and the News Feed not refreshing. Facebook v2.0.0.45 for BlackBerry is now available for download, it can be downloaded from here.

Thanks @joshibhuvi.

Visit Nokia Care or Priority Partner for a free Symbian Anna upgrade

Nokia already announced that Symbian Anna is available for Nokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01 and Nokia E7. Nokia is offering Symbian Anna updgrade free of cost, you can get the latest version by visiting Nokia Care or Nokia Priority Partner. Additionally, it can be downloaded using the latest version of Ovi Suite (version 3.1.1) on a PC, or over-the-air directly to your smartphone.

Symbian Anna key features:

• Virtual portrait QWERTY
• Split screen view while typing; so you can see message threads, webpages, contacts or email
• An easier to use and faster browser, delivering quicker page loads and improved navigation
• Refreshed Nokia Maps including simpler search, new public transportation routes and the ability to check-in to Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare or local social networks
• A feature to share your location via email and SMS  (even to non-Nokia phones)

Features for business users:

• Instant messaging and presence with Microsoft Communicator Mobile
• E-mail enhancements including full meeting request support
• True business grade security with hardware  accelerated encryption
• Easy and secure intranet access for business users who want to access their company intranet

Features for developers:

• Flashlite 4
• Java Runtime 2.2
• Qt Mobility 1.1
• Qt4.7

Symbian Anna now available for download

Nokia C6-01, C7, E7 and N8 will get the much awaited major Symbian update. The Symbian Anna (Has nothing to do with anti-corruption movement ;-) ) brings a host of usability enhancements to the desk for these devices. It can be downloaded using the OVI suite or OTA directly to the smartphone. Exciting news for the C7 users is that the NFC chip will be activated after the update.

Feature Highlights

• Fresh look for the user interface with crisp icons and enhanced usability features
• Split screen typing and the QWERTY keypad in portrait mode
• Enhanced Nokia maps features
• Ability to check-in to Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare from the Nokia maps
• Social networks
• Faster and better browser
• Business-grade security with improved data / hardware encryption on Nokia smartphones
• E-mail enhancements including full meeting request support
• Technically, for the developers, now Symbian Anna supports - Flashlite 4, Java Runtime 2.2, Qt Mobility 1.1, Qt4.7. The exact rollout of Symbian Anna could vary from market to market.

Bharti Airtel vrooms in as ‘Title Partner’ for India’s Formula 1 foray

As millions of fans gear up to witness their Formula One dreams come alive in India, Bharti Airtel today joined hands with Formula One Group Companies to announce Airtel Grand Prix of India, India’s eagerly awaited F1 foray. Announcing Airtel as ‘Title Sponsor’ for this sporting event, Sanjay Kapoor (CEO - India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel) and Bernie Ecclestone (Formula One Group CEO) together unveiled the official logo of Airtel Grand Prix of India. To be hosted at Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh, India) on October 30, 2011 – this first ever Airtel Grand Prix of India will put India on the prestigious list of countries on the global F1 map and give Indian fans their first ever chance to experience the adrenaline rush!

Announcing the association, Sanjay Kapoor, CEO - India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel said “A sports phenomenon that initially originated from Europe and went across the globe to become a rage - Formula One today enjoys the cult following of a whopping 500 million plus fans. Airtel - with its 200 million plus customers which significantly represent the young and vibrant population, is delighted to be affiliated with F1 to bring this international sports event to India for the time first time ever! Right through its growth path, Airtel has been associated with speed, performance, calculated risks and excitement, the very words that spring to mind when you think of Formula One. Hence, it is only natural that Airtel and Formula One together bring to life the dreams of millions of young and passionate sports enthusiasts in India, giving them an opportunity of a lifetime to watch the very first Airtel Grand Prix of India in person”

Commenting on the announcement, Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One Group CEO said “I am very pleased with our association with Bharti Airtel which has demonstrated that they are the very forward thinking company that I believe and was the reason for seeking their help in promoting Formula One in India through their 200 million plus customers. We are very good partners as we both project the same forward thinking”.

As part of its association with Airtel Grand Prix of India, brand Airtel will leverage several exciting entitlements that other prominent global brands associated with Formula One have enjoyed thus far. Formula One enthusiasts can look forward to a host of innovative offerings and initiatives by Airtel, which will be rolled out and announced in weeks to come.