World-Class Superstar Sing to Help Haiti Tweet

More than 75 world-class superstar gathered to record the song made famous back in 1985 for the charity too, which is "We Are The World". They gathered on Monday, February 1, 2010 local time, at the Hollywood recording studio, the same as 25 years ago. Pink, Celine Dion, Natalie Cole, The Jonas Brothers, Kanye West, Tony Bennett, Jennifer Hudson, Akon and many other music figures together shoulder to shoulder in the recording studio Henson, voicing their hearts the hope of helping the victims in Haiti. Quincy Jones, in 1985 produced songs that have been announced, he planned to produce the song back to help the victims. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.

The song "We Are the World" occupy the top position when the song was first heard in March 1985. Just a flashback, on January 28, 1985, pop top 45 world gathered in the studio A & M. This amount will be the largest amount ever. Star in question, among others, Jackson, Richie, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, and Cyndi Lauper. The recording is produced for $ 30 million fund for Africa, to overcome hunger in Africa at that time.

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Carpet Nazi Leader Adolf Hitler was Found in a Museum Tweet

A carpet that is believed was once owned by Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, found accidentally in a museum in Yorkshire, England. Historic carpets previously used as a floor coating used in the bunker occupied by Hitler. Carpet pieces are saved from Hitler's bunker by Howard Green infantry in 1945. Uniquely, small pieces of carpet were found by a staff who was sorting files in Regimental Museum, in Richmond, North Yorkshire. Maybe for some people who saw the carpet patterned with a yellow flower background blue leaves, do not change just like regular carpet. But the carpet that has a high historical value, because it was never used by the main character of the Second World War. "We were surprised by the pattern of the carpet. Surely the carpet pattern is very contrast with the picture of Hitler's bunker," said Museum Director, Lynda Powell.

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LG LD100: Certified LTE modem for NTT DOCOMO Tweet

South Korean company LG Electronics announced its LTE modem LG LD100, which will be sold at the largest Japanese operator NTT DOCOMO and certified a government agency for certification of radio transmitting equipment, such as Telecom Engineering Center (TELEC, Japan).

This equipment will go on sale along with the commercial launch for LTE networks DOCOMO in Japan, scheduled for April this year.

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Photos of the new mobile phone LG GD350 Tweet

We offer you the photos of the new quad-band GSM mobile phone LG GD350, performed in a folding form factor and has the support of data transmission technology EDGE:

At the moment, other details on this phone yet.

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Head of Nokia Taiwan company's plans for the next year Tweet

It is known that the smartphone operating system Symbian ^ 3 will appear in the third quarter of 2010. This chapter told DigiTimes Nokia Taiwan Michael Hsu (Michael Hsu). Recall previously reported that the release of a working version of the Symbian ^ 3 (Functionally Complete) scheduled for the first quarter of this year, and release the first devices was expected to close by summer. Hsu also noted that the next version of the software platform - Symbian ^ 4 - will appear at the end of this - the beginning of next year.

In addition, Hsu said that the cost of Nokia smartphones based on Symbian OS in 2010 will decrease, rather, will be "more competitive". Another set of data provided DigiTimes unidentified source familiar with. According to him, in the second half of this year, the market will go a device running Maemo 6 (now the newest version of the software platform - 5). But by 2011 the entire portfolio of Nokia phones on the Series 40 will be only 35%, 55% and 10% respectively, constitute a model based on Symbian and Maemo.

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LG KF301 - a simplified version of LG KF300 Tweet

Release of budget models, imitate the more expensive designs are not uncommon, but as a rule, "Facilitation" was subjected to high-tech apparatus. To call such a clamshell LG KF300, released in 2008 is difficult, although the design of the model to remember. Externally phone LG KF301 repeats his "older brother" - the differences are noticeable only in the clear. The first difference "simplified" version is the lack of shortcuts, located beneath the screen. Incidentally, the screen itself has also changed - its diagonal and resolution were reduced.

Apparatus LG KF301 has a 2-inch screen resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. The model is designed to work only in the second-generation networks and has a built-in Bluetooth 2.0. Also the phone has a 1.3-megapixel camera, FM-radio and a slot for microSD memory card format. Regarding the battery is well known that its capacity of 900 mAh, and allegedly, it provides long-term operation without recharging.

In the sales model LG KF301 arrive shortly, but its cost would be between $ 100 to $ 200.

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LG KV230 - version GU230 in the form of a monoblock Tweet

LG has introduced the Chinese market for LG KV230 phone operator China Telecom. This model is a version of the device LG GU230, but differs in that is made in candybar. The device has the basic features and supports third-generation network (CDMA EV-DO Rev.0). Of the additional features LG KV230 has a built-in music player and FM-radio with the ability to record. While the phone and made of plastic, it was given a kind of polished metal.

Diagonal screen size is 2.4 inches, and a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The phone has a simple camera with a 2-megapixel matrix and the battery capacity of 950 mAh. Dimensions models are 116 x 52 x 14.7 mm Weight - 95 grams.

LG KV230 device goes on sale in the Chinese market in the near future, and its cost will be quite low.

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New version of Maps Ovi with free navigation downloaded more than 1 million times per week Tweet

The company Nokia has announced that since the launch of a new version of Maps to Ovi free pedestrian and car navigation Jan. 21, 2010, the number of downloads have already exceeded 1.4 million. At the same time mark of 1 million downloads was reached within one week after launch.

The success of the new version of Maps Ovi is a key element in Nokia's strategy to win the leading position in the market for mobile mapping, navigation and services linked to the location of the user. With investments in NAVTEQ, Nokia was able to eliminate costs associated with providing navigation services to drivers and pedestrians, and is now gaining user base, which the company can offer new services, content and opportunities associated with determining the location of the user and navigation.

On January 31, 2010 in the number of countries where the most actively downloaded the new version of Maps Ovi, were China, Italy, Britain, Germany, Spain and Russia. The five most popular devices Nokia, which is downloaded and installed the service included the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia N97, Nokia 5230 and Nokia E72.

Starting next month, all new models of Nokia's GPS-receiver will be supplied with a new version of Maps preinstalled Ovi, loaded with regional maps, as well as free functions of pedestrian and car navigation and access to premium content from Lonely Planet and Michelin.

Maps Ovi The package includes detailed maps of more than 180 countries, with the functions of the automotive and pedestrian navigation for the 74 countries in 46 languages, as well as information about the state of motion for more than 10 countries. The package includes more than 6000 3-D markers in 200 cities worldwide. Guidebooks Lonely Planet and Michelin contain information on more than 1000 locations worldwide.

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Motorola DEVOUR will enable subscribers to Verizon Wireless to use interface MOTOBLUR Tweet

Motorola and the North American mobile operator Verizon Wireless announced the availability of March this year, mobile phone Motorola DEVOUR-based operating system Android (version 1.6), which will be the first device from the operator to support the new interface MOTOBLUR. This interface provides the ability to automatically display on the phone screen incoming information, as well as to easily synchronize contacts and other personal data from various accounts, including such services and data as Gmail, as well as messages, photos and other things with social networks like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.


Among the key features of Motorola DEVOUR reads:
* Support communications standards: CDMA EVDO rev A, 800/1900MGts
* Dimensions: 61h115, 5õ15, 42 mm
* Weight: 180 g
* Touch control buttons
* 3.1-inch touchscreen (capacitance) display resolution of 320x480 pixels
* Camera: 3 MP
* Pre-installed applications (Gmail, Google Talk, YouTube, Google Search and Google Maps with Google Maps navigation)
* Store applications Android Market
* Support for widgets for the interface MOTOBLUR
* Sliding QWERTY keyboard
* Battery: 1400 mAh
* The set - 8 GB memory card
* Communications: Accelerometer, 3,5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth Class 2 + EDR (profiles including A2DP, HID, HSP, HFP, AVRCP and GAP), USB 2.0, DLNA
* AGPS navigation

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Headphones Ritmix RH-522 with interchangeable cords already in Russia Tweet

Company Ritmix announced the immediate availability of new headphones RH-522. This universal headset closed, equipped with large emitters with cushioned ear pads and the type of monitor connector for removable cords. Ritmix RH-522 characterized by a high potential for volume and a wide range of transmission frequencies (14-22000 Hz).

Distinctive feature of these headphones - Detachable cord: the bundle includes two cords of different lengths for portable and home or studio use. From the design features of the model RH-522 should also provide an adjustable headband that provides a comfortable wearing headphones.

* Features Ritmix RH-522:
* Acoustic design: Closed
* Frequency range: 14-22000 Hz
* Impedance: 32 ohms
* Sensitivity: 108 dB
* Diaphragm diameter: 40 mm
* Cable: 1,2 m, 3 m
* Plug: 3,5 mm gold plated
* Adapter: for 6.3 mm

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Two Android phones from LG to launch on Verizon before April Tweet

LG has been selling some great phone on the Verizon network for years. But as the name on our site implies, we’re mostly interested in Android handsets. We’ve seen a few Android phones from LG, but up until now, they have only been available in the European market. Late last night, we got word that LG will be launching two new Android phones on Verizon’s network before April! While going over the 2010 Sprint lineup on VZW with an LG rep, our source learned that one handset would be a full touch device (similar to the HTC DROID Eris) while the other would feature a full QWERTY keyboard and described it as having an LG EnV Touch form factor. At this point, we’re not sure exactly what that means. As you might already know, the LG EnV Touch flips open to reveal the QWERT and a smaller secondary screen. My suspicion is that the QWERTY equipped Android phone heading to Verizon will be more like the LG GW620. Fortunately, Mobile World Congress is only two weeks out, so we should see full specs, picture, and maybe even launch dates and pricing by the end of the show.

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New iPhone SDK reveals iPhone 4.0 codename? Tweet

Phone 4.0 is likely to be headed our way this summer and tech-savvy detectives rooting around in the iPhone OS 3.2 SDK have seemingly uncovered Apple’s codename for the new device and for the next generation iPod Touch.

Buried deep in Apple’s iPhone OS 3.2 SDK, in its platform simulator there’s a set of folders dedicated to specific iPhone OS devices – the iPhone 3GS, the second generation iPod Touch, something called the K48 (allegedly the internal codename for the iPad) and the N89.

The last one is the device we’re interested in. What is the N89? Speculation suggests it’s Apple’s internal designation for iPhone 4.0. Previous versions of the iPhone were called the M68, N82 and N88. The iPhone 4.0 codename doesn’t give us much to go on but does give a further pointer to its existence.

Apple’s latest iPhone OS firmware update, iPhone OS 3.1.3, also refers to another new model, the N80, which is reportedly the designation for the new iPod Touch. Rumours of iPhone 4.0 features have headed our way before but what specs do you dream of seeing in the next generation iPhone? Let us know.

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Tablet Tweet

* Keyboard interaction with the screen: anchored, split, attached to focus.
* Launchers as an overlay, providing touch or search as means to access web sites.
* Contextual actions triggered via dwell.
* Zooming UI for multiple tabs
* Tabs presented along the side of the screen (see Side tabs)
* Creating multiple browsers on screen using a launcher

Chrome OS Tablet Concept Vid:

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LinuxCon | Call For Participation Tweet

LinuxCon 2010 Call For Participation.
All submissions must be received before midnight 03/31/10 PDT.

LinuxCon is the industry's premiere Linux conference. It is an annual technical conference that provides an unmatched collaboration and education space for all matters Linux. LinuxCon brings together the best and brightest that the Linux community has to offer, including core developers, administrators, end users, community managers and industry experts - the best technical talent and the decision makers and industry experts who are involved in the Linux community.

LinuxCon will provide an unmatched collaboration and education space for all matters Linux. We will bring together all of the best technical talent and the decision makers and industry experts who are involved in the Linux community. With a wide range of speakers and attendees, LinuxCon offers a unique conference experience that encourages collaboration, progress and interaction. We invite you to share your ideas and experiences with the Linux community by submitting proposals for presentations, tutorials, birds of a feather sessions, panels, lightning sessions and workgroups.

There will be three different categories for submissions: Developer (kernel, core development, software engineering), Operations (systems administration and management, systems architecture, Linux migration and deployment) and Business (open source governance, enterprise, ecosystem). Each of these groups plays a key role in the Linux community and we want to make sure that they are represented at LinuxCon.

Submit a Speaking Proposal
Proposal Guidelines

Tips For Preparing a Successful Proposal

* "Commercial free": we're all technical people so keep the marketing collateral at the door
* Identify your audience: there are going to be a lot of smart people in the room so keep that in mind when preparing your proposal
* Expertise required: who is your target audience, are they beginners, geeks, CEOs?
* Why would people want to attend: is your topic discussing a critical project? Are you at a crossroads and need community input?
* Keep it real: we want to hear about real-world examples, tools that our participants can apply immediately and projects that will positively impact the Linux platform
* Watch the clock: you only have 45 minutes, so keep the scope of your proposal specific enough for you to be able to discuss it in that timeframe
* Keep your title simple: we appreciate amusing titles as much as the next person but it makes it easier for people to know what you are talking about

Suggested Topics

* Making Linux smarter
* Opportunities for Linux in the new global economy
* Linux in mobile devices (smart phones, netbooks, etc.)
* Linux in the Cloud
* Linux Appliances
* Optimization in the data centre
* Techniques for successful adoption of Linux in business, government and academics
* Keeping Linux "Open"

Presentation Types

* 45 minute presentations
* 45 minute presentations, panels and bofs
* 2 hour tutorials

Submission Requirements
1. Choose a submission type (Presentation, Panel, BoFs, Tutorial)
2. Choose the category for your proposal (Developer, Operations, Business)
3. Select a specific topic that best describes the topic of your proposal (See "Suggested Topics" list)
4. Provide a 150 word biography including your speaking experience
5. Prepare a 150 word abstract that briefly summarizes your proposal. It should be split into two paragraphs:

* Paragraph 1 - A brief summary of your presentation, including key highlights and relevance
* Paragraph 2 - Details on what the audience can expect from your presentation and the level of technical understanding required. (i.e. Audience members can expect to learn N and should have a solid understanding of N.)

6. List any technical requirements that you have for your presentation (i.e. internet connectivity, whiteboard, etc.)
7. Please note that you ARE REQUIRED to submit your slides by August 2, 2010 in .PDF or .ODF format.

Submit a Speaking Proposal
Preparing Materials for English-Speaking Audience

The Linux Foundation is dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux by supporting the world-wide community. Which is why we encourage submissions from those community members for whom English is a second language. We recognize that a language barrier might prevent people from submitting their proposals to LinuxCon so we will be providing assistance with English as a second language issues during preparation of submissions for any individual who requires help. Please contact us at cfp (at) linuxfoundation dot org for more information.
Program Committee

Matt Asay, founder of OSBC and popular CNET blogger
Hisashi Hashimoto, Open Source Software Technology Center, Hitachi, Ltd.
Rikki Kite, associate publisher, Linux Pro Magazine
Amanda McPherson, vice president of marketing and developer programs, The Linux Foundation
Jon Masters, author and Linux kernel engineer at Red Hat
Craig Ross, community relations manager, The Linux Foundation
Elena Zannoni, manager, Linux Engineering Tools, Oracle
Important Dates

February 1, 2010: Call For Participation Open
March 31, 2010: Call For Participation Close
April 15, 2010: Speaker Acceptance/Rejection Notification
August 2, 2010: Slides Due
August 10 - 12, 2010: LinuxCon 2010

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redsn0w 0.9.2 Tweet

What is it?

A cross-platform jailbreaking, unlocking, and customizing tool for iPhones and iPod touches. Customizations include boot logos, recovery logos, and “verbose” boot. It's a standalone program that doesn't use iTunes (no custom IPSWs are involved).

The download links are at the bottom of this page (but please read the whole page anyway!).

We've been offering redsn0w in various incarnations over the years (including poorlad's Windows version of QuickPwn). The most recent release before this one was redsn0w 0.8, which targeted Apple firmware 3.0/3.0.1.
What devices, platforms, and FW versions are supported?

This release supports:

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All iPhones and iPod touches (still a tethered-only JB for late-model devices though)
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Apple firmware 3.0 and 3.1.2
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Windows and Mac OSX (x86)

It will also soon run on the PPC OSX, and Linux platforms.

If you need a carrier unlock, redsn0w will handle iPhone 2G by itself (by installing our BootNeuter utility). For the 3G and 3GS, use Cydia after you're jailbroken to install ultrasn0w (baseband 04.26, preferred) or blacksn0w (baseband 05.11).
How is it different from PwnageTool?

redsn0w doesn't require a system restore like PwnageTool does (it doesn't even use iTunes at all). On the other hand, PwnageTool can prevent your baseband from being upgraded when you upgrade your firmware, preserving your unlock. (redsn0w doesn't touch your baseband but it doesn't help preserve it during an upgrade either).

redsn0w works by modifying your current filesystem, so your existing baseband, data and applications should remain intact.

ADVICE: DO NOT USE REDSN0W AFTER DOING A STOCK APPLE UPGRADE TO 3.1.2 IF YOU NEED A CARRIER UNLOCK AND ARE CURRENTLY USING BASEBAND 04.26 OR EARLIER. The key part of that advice is “do not do a stock Apple upgrade to 3.1.2”. You really want to keep that 04.26 baseband on there because then you can keep using ultrasn0w. Ultrasn0w doesn't have the wifi issues that some people (10-20%) report when using geohot's blacksn0w unlock on 05.11. If you are at 04.26 or earlier, use a custom IPSW from PwnageTool to update your firmware to 3.1.2, or just stay at 3.0 and use redsn0w there (redsn0w and ultrasn0w work on both 3.0 and 3.1.2, but ultrasn0w needs baseband 04.26).
How is it different from blackra1n?

It differs from blackra1n because:

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It offers custom logos and verbose boot
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It installs Cydia, afc2, BootNeuter (iPhone 2G), pushfix, and the IPCC tethering hack without needing separate downloads. Because they're all installed in one go, redsn0w doesn't need the multiple levels of installs that blackra1n requires. (Update: the IPCC hack was pushed off to redsn0w 0.9.3 for beta testers, links are below also).
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It uses our original Pwnage bootrom exploit for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, and iPod 1G. (Because it's a bootrom exploit, it can't be fixed by Apple without a new hardware release.) Note that redsn0w 0.9 does use the USB exploit for iPhone 3GS and iPod 2G+3G running 3.1.2, but that exploit will be fixed in Apple's next FW release.

What if I have a late-model device?

If you have a late-model iPhone 3GS, or if you have an iPod touch 2G whose serial number begins with “MC”, or any iPod touch 3G, you can use redsn0w to jailbreak but you are currently restricted to “tethered” rebooting. That means you need to connect your device to a computer to complete the boot after a reset. Also, these devices cannot have custom logos.

redsn0w will ask you whether or not you fit in this category when used with the iPhone 3GS or iPod touch 2G+3G. If you have a late-model device and don't give redsn0w the correct answer, you will likely need to do a system restore to recover from the mistake.

To do a tethered boot after your late-model device resets for some reason, either run redsn0w again and select “Just boot tethered right now”, or run blackra1n.
What if I'm already jailbroken?

If you're already jailbroken (by whatever means), redsn0w can still be used to change your boot logos, revert back to the stock logos, or switch verbose booting on and off. By selecting “Already Pwned” you can bypass the steps normally needed to enter the jailbroken state.
What is the IPCC tethering hack?

It allows you to install cellphone Carrier Bundles that aren't officially signed by Apple. This lets you, for instance, install a Carrier Bundle that allows you to use your iPhone as a way to connect your PC to the internet (through your 3G cell connection). This hack is always installed on 3G and 3GS phones by redsn0w 0.9.3 (no selection is required). It isn't included at all in 0.9.2 (it's still in a trial phase). Note that carriers may not like you tethering behind their back so you do so at your own risk.

For some excellent info on Carrier Bundles vs. mobileconfigs, along with a great generator, see http://www.volkspost.info/ipcc_fw3 (and talk about it here). The hack itself is detailed in the 2nd topic on this page. Another generator is available at http://www.benm.at/help/help.php .
How long should it take

You should see a picture of a drive (“Downloading Jailbreak Data”) within 30 seconds of launching the jailbreak (after you've made your custom selections). It should then reboot and you should see a running pwnapple while the process is underway. It should finish within a minute or two after that, and will reboot on its own.
Is it safe?

The Windows version has been tested by small groups of volunteers on IRC and our blog since mid-January. That being said, if things go wrong you may have to do a system restore…so make sure your data and pictures are synced before trying it.

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Jabra EXTREME Black Bluetooth Headset Tweet

The best noise cancellation anytime, everywhere.
Building upon Jabra’s renowned noise cancellation technology,Jabra EXTREME utilizes Noise Blackout™ Extreme, which significantly enhances its dual microphone system. This is supported by the new advanced automatic volume control that automatically adjusts to the environment and your conversation.These developments have led Jabra EXTREME to be remarkably 2x more effective in noisy environments (by 24dB) than the original Noise Blackout (12dB).

What will further amaze end-users is the voice quality; while Jabra EXTREME eliminates ambient noise it retains natural sounding voice on both ends of the line ensuring your conversation is full of life rather than a robotic exchange of words.Acoustic Shock Protection protects your ear from sudden blast of noise.

In addition, a unique new Ultimate-fit Eargel™ has been developed to guarantee superior comfort for all day use.

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Homerun Battle 3D - Droid vs iPhone Tweet

Homerun Battle 3D - Droid vs iPhone

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Android Multi-Touch Pinch-To-Zoom Tweet

Android Multi-Touch Pinch-To-Zoom

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Xperia X2 software support schedule Tweet

As the X2 begins to roll out globally, it’s only fair that customers know what kind of support we’ll be giving the phone in the months to come. It’s not news to say that we attracted some criticism for this on the X1 and we’re not going to go there again with the X2. So, for the record, this is what X2 customers can expect in terms of software upgrades.

In March, we’ll launch our first upgrade (MR1). It will upgrade Windows Mobile from 6.5.1 to 6.5.2 (which will improve both the stability and usability of the device), it will bring in the use of video telephony, an FM radio and it will introduce fast GPS to get a quicker fix. As well as all this, MR1 will upgrade a lot of the applications in the phone to improve speed, usability and fix any bugs we find.

The second update will go live in May and this will be a big one as it moves Windows mobile onto 6.5.3. This is a significant upgrade in terms of usability, performance, power management and the browser experience.

That’s the extent of our plans at the moment but I’ll update this post as we make any more decisions.

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Mobile keyboard demo Tweet

A mobile keyboard demo with a software on-screen keyboard with its companion hardware keypad. It features SmallQWERTY text input and keyboard solution from Mobience, extending its text input solution formerly known as MobileQWERTY.

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The Great "Android phones" War Tweet

Youtube comparaison :
Nexus one Vs Milestone ( droid) Vs Acer Liquid.
Witness the biggest and greatest android phones confrontation ever ;)
with the participation of SAMSUNG galaxy , HTC hero (g2) , HTC mytouch 3g ......thanks ;)

the video came from this video : The Great Office War

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Attensity to Host Free Webinar on Achieving Retail Success by Understanding and Acting on Customer Conversations Tweet

Experts Unite for Interactive Discussion on Harnessing Consumer Feedback.

What: "Transforming Customer Conversations for Retail Success" is a complimentary webinar for retailers to learn how to harness customer information across all channels, to deliver consistently positive experiences that will drive increased loyalty, brand preference, and stronger financial performance.

When: 11 am PT, Thursday, February 18, 2010

Why: Webinar participants will gain a better understanding of how to respond to and re-use feedback from online consumer conversations, as well as other customer touchpoints including surveys, web communities, social media, inbound emails, and service call notes.

Who: Linda Peshkin, retail consultant and experienced researcher, will explain how to best listen to customers and turn conversations into actionable insights, including how Voice of the Customer programs can translate into tangible business results.

Catherine van Zuylen, vice president of product marketing for Attensity™, will demonstrate how retail clients can extract meaningful insights from online consumer conversations taking place in social media such as blogs, forums and social networking sites, and from surveys, emails, CRM and web interactions.

How: Register for free online at: http://bit.ly/bK4K1B

About Attensity Group

Attensity Group provides software applications based on Web 3.0 semantic technologies to find, understand, and use information trapped in unstructured text to drive critical decision-making. The comprehensive suite of applications address collective intelligence in social media and forums; the voice of the customer in surveys and emails; customer response management; e-services; research and discovery; risk and compliance; and intelligence analysis. With more than 500 installations worldwide, Attensity Group's award-winning software is used by large government agencies and such innovative enterprises as Airbus, Charles Schwab, Bosch, JetBlue, Nokia Siemens Networks, Royal Bank of Canada, Travelocity and Vodafone. Organizations are better able to track trends, identify patterns, detect anomalies, reduce threats, and seize opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and retention. The Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA) honored Attensity Group with its 2009 Recognized Innovator Award. Attensity Group operates in the EMEA region as Empolis. More information is at http://www.attensity.com/en/Company/Blog/index.php, http://twitter.com/attensity and http://www.facebook.com/attensity.

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Surely you can do better than this. Tweet

Try to type in with your stylus or fingers.
You can do better than this, can't you?

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Full-Year Revenues Increase by 11% in 2009, Reaching EUR122 M Tweet

- iPhone Revenue Reached EUR17.6 M in 2009, up 231%

Gameloft achieved consolidated sales of EUR122.0 million for 2009, up by
11% from the previous year. On a comparable exchange rate basis, growth in
2009 reached 10%.

In EUR millions 2009 2008 Variation

1st quarter 30.8 25.3 +22%
2nd quarter 29.3 25.0 +17%
3rd quarter 30.1 26.2 +15%
4th quarter 31.8 33.8 -6%
Total 2009 122.0 110.3 +11%


Fourth quarter sales reached EUR31.8 M, down 6% from the previous year. This decline in sales is due to Gameloft's withdrawal from boxed games in January 2009 and to the drop in the dollar. On a like for like basis, sales in the last quarter of 2009 were up 7%.

Europe represented 39% of full-year sales in 2009, North America 32% and the rest of the world 29%. In 2008, Europe accounted for 43% of sales, North America 30% and the rest of the world 27%.

Mobile games accounted for 94% of the company's sales in 2009. The remaining 6% are related to consoles game sales. Gameloft's mobile gaming activity continued to show solid growth in 2009. Full-year revenues from this segment grew by 12% due to the huge success of Gameloft games on Apple's App Store. In the last quarter of 2009, iPhone revenues for the company reached EUR7.0 M, up 115%, significantly exceeding initial expectations of EUR4.4 M.

As anticipated, Gameloft's profitability should increase dramatically. The operating margin before stock options is expected to reach between 8% and 9% in 2009 compared to 3% in 2008.

The company is expecting further growth in 2010 in terms of revenue and profitability. In the long term, Gameloft is in an ideal position to benefit from the rapid emergence of digitally distributed video games on mobile phones, tablets, consoles and from major technological innovations brought to the market by companies such as Apple, Palm, Nokia and Google.

Gameloft's annual results for 2009 will be published on 23 March 2010 after the market closes.

About Gameloft

Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of downloadable video games. For 10 years, Gameloft has been established as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile phones, smartphones, iPhone and iPod touch. Gameloft games are also available to players on WiiWare(R), DSiWare, Microsoft(R) Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade and PlayStation(R)Network. Partnership agreements with leading licenses such as UNO(R), Ferrari(R), Shrek(R), CSI(TM) and Sonic Unleashed(TM) allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Real Football, Asphalt and Brain Challenge(R).Gameloft is present on all the continents with its own production studios, employing over 3,500 developers, and distributes its games in over 100 countries. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)

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Consumer Reports: Streaming Online Movies Directly to TV is Ready for Prime Time Tweet

March report includes Ratings of TVs and Blu-ray players that can stream online movies and receive select Web content.

YONKERS, N.Y. -- Getting online content on TV is easier than ever. A growing number of Internet-capable TVs and Blu-ray players allow consumers to stream video from the Web to the big screen via a broadband connection. Consumer Reports latest Ratings of TVs and Blu-ray players that can stream movies online includes more than 20 sets from $1,000 and four players from $150. Lab tests also revealed that set up and access to online content was easy and picture quality was decent if not quite up to the claimed resolution. The full report is featured in the March issue of the magazine and online at www.ConsumerReports.org.

Consumer Reports tests also found another dozen or so TVs that can stream other types of content aside from movies; however, Internet browser capabilities on Web-enabled TVs and Blu-ray players are limited. Viewers can watch videos from YouTube; news, sports and more from Yahoo!; digital photos stored on Picasa and Flickr; and music from Internet radio stations such as Pandora and Slacker. Some of the content is free. Movies and TV episodes are pay-per-view or, with Netflix, included with a subscription. Other online streaming services include Amazon Video on Demand, Blockbuster on Demand and Vudu.

Aside from Web-enabled TVs and Blu-ray players, there are other devices available that offer access to streaming movies and online content including the TiVo HD DVR, $250 and two game consoles: Microsoft's Xbox 360, $200 and up, and Sony's PlayStation 3, $300, which includes a Blu-ray player and a Web browser. There are also dedicated boxes that connect to an existing broadband service via a wired or wireless (Wi-Fi) hookup. Some of the streaming services, such as Vudu also offer their own boxes for a fee.

Things to Consider

* Which Net-cable gear? Each hardware brand has partnered with specific services; content may vary for different players or TVs within a brand. Consumers who are upgrading from a standard DVD player to a Blu-ray player should consider an Internet-enabled model as it costs much less than upgrading to a TV that can receive the Web and gets the same content. Boxes dedicated to streaming video are available from Roku, HD, $80, and MediaPoint, free with $99 worth of Blockbuster movie rentals. AppleTV, $229, allows access to the iTunes video library, and Vudu has a box for $149. Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's Playstation 3 can stream content from Netflix.
* Which brand? Each hardware brand has partnered with specific services; content may vary for different players or TVs within a brand. Consumer Reports' March issue identifies which online streaming services have partnered with what brands of TVs and Blu-ray players or other devices. Just because a TV or Blu-ray player is Internet-capable, it may not be able to stream content from a desired service. For example, Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players that are Web-enabled can stream content from all the service providers Consumer Reports looked at; however, Panasonic enabled devices can only stream content from Amazon Video on Demand from among the streaming services Consumer Reports looked at.
* Which movie services? The major streaming movie services offer immediate access to tens of thousands of titles and most are available on demand. The vast majority of offerings are standard-definition, but there are some HD videos. Vudu's HDX movie format was the only movie stream that looked like real HD but required the high end of most broadband providers' standard service (4.5 to 9Mbps). Most charge per rental except for Netflix which offers unlimited streaming which is included with monthly plans starting at $9.


The complete report "TV meets Web" is available in the March 2010 issue of Consumer Reports available wherever magazines are sold. Portions of the story are available for free online at www.ConsumerReports.org.

MARCH 2010

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Survey Finds Video Conferencing Use on the Rise Tweet

Quality of Experience, Accessibility and Affordability Driving Video Chat/Conferencing to the Masses.

SAN FRANCISCO -- A recent survey of more than 1,200 business professionals in the United States, Japan, South Korea and China revealed that video chat/conferencing is rapidly being adopted worldwide, for business and personal use.

The survey, conducted by Research Now and sponsored by Global IP Solutions, indicates that business professionals across multiple industries are adopting video in an effort to communicate and collaborate more clearly and effectively. The survey is available at http://www.gipscorp.com/survey

"The results of this survey underscore the increasing value of video in business communication," said Joyce Kim, Chief Marketing Officer at GIPS. "With demand for Unified Communications and desktop video conferencing on the rise, video quality issues such as delay and freezing must be addressed in order for users to effectively connect and collaborate."

A few key highlights of the survey include:

* 79 percent of those who use video rely on consumer applications such as Yahoo!, Gmail, AOL and Skype, while 21 percent used video conferencing systems such as those offered by Cisco and Polycom.
* 61 percent indicated video delay and video freezing as the largest concerns of video chat/conference use.
* In the US, 40 percent of business professionals surveyed indicated that their company will be deploying a video communication solution within the next 6-24 months.


"We are delighted to offer insights regarding industry professionals' utilization of video as part of their daily lives in the U.S., Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong," said Philip Beary at Research Now. "Our deep experience in panel management and fieldwork provides reliable data upon which major corporate decisions can be based."

Research Now programmed the online survey on behalf of Global IP Solutions to 1,200 senior business professionals in a variety of industries and employment positions across the United States, China, Japan and South Korea. The survey was conducted in late 2009 and all respondents were working in office environments that required them to operate a computer frequently during the workday. To see the full results of the Video Chat/Conferencing survey visit http://www.gipscorp.com/survey

About Global IP Solutions

Global IP Solutions (Oslo Bors: GIPS) provides best-in-class voice and video processing in IP communications. GIPS enables its customers to deliver unmatched quality, with a faster time-to-market and with less risk than alternative solutions. GIPS serves application developers, wired and wireless service providers and network and telecommunications equipment vendors. Its customer list includes CommuniGate, Nimbuzz, Nortel, Oracle, PCCW, Samsung, WebEx, Yahoo!, AOL and other key players in the voice and video over IP markets. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Stockholm, Boston and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.gipscorp.com.

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Panasonic Names James Sanduski Senior VP of Sales Tweet

SECAUCUS, N.J. -- James Sanduski has joined Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company as Senior Vice President of Sales. Reporting to company president Shiro Kitajima, he is responsible for setting sales strategy, sales execution plan and retail merchandising/training requirements across the channels of distribution and the consumer product portfolio, including VIERA flat panel HDTVs, audio/video components, LUMIX and camcorder imaging products and accessories.

A 20-year veteran of the CE and IT industry, Mr. Sanduski has held high-level marketing and sales-related positions in Hewlett-Packard, Samsung Electronics America and Sony Electronics, as well as marketing and financial positions in GE.

"We are very pleased to have Jim Sanduski on the Panasonic team, contributing his proven skills to building Panasonic leadership in the industry," said Shiro Kitajima. "Having Jim working with the channel partners to expand sales, and with Bob Perry leading demand generation, in his role as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Online Commerce and Supply Chain, Panasonic Consumer Electronics is well positioned to achieve the growth we expect this year."

Active in the Academy of Digital Television Pioneers and the Consumer Electronics Association, Mr. Sanduski holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska. In addition, Jim spent two years at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information about Panasonic products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

For more than 20 years, Panasonic has been proud to support the Olympic Movement as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category and, beginning in 2009, in the Digital Imaging category as well. Panasonic has also renewed its partnership with the International Olympic Committee for an additional eight years through the 2016 Summer Games. For more information, visit http://panasonic.net/olympic/.

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FourthWall Media and Clearleap Partner to Create Interactive Weather Application that Leverages Time Sensitive, Localized Video Tweet

PLANO, Texas and ATLANTA -- Clearleap, the web based TV technology platform for the television industry has teamed up with FourthWall Media (formerly BIAP), a leading provider of interactive television services, to create a video-centric EBIF application. To demonstrate how the television industry can leverage video in EBIF form, the two companies will showcase an interactive weather application featuring The Weather Channel content as part of the Innovation Showcase at the 2010 CableLabs® Winter Conference in Denver, Colorado.

The application combines the best of internet and cable technologies to deliver fresh and timely weather information which includes video forecasts delivered by on-camera meteorologists. Users can watch video minutes after it was produced and can check the forecast for other markets without restarting or refreshing the application.

"This demonstrates how Internet technologies are delivering on the promise of the next generation television experience," said Braxton Jarratt, co-founder and CEO, Clearleap. "From expansion of local offerings to increased personalization for the viewer, this application is just one example of how web technologies have shifted the industry conversations from 'what if' to 'how fast'."

By leveraging Clearleap's ability to ingest video content from any source, convert it to a TV ready format and deliver it for near real-time integration, FourthWall was able to design an EBIF application using perishable, localized video content as the centerpiece. Using internet-like but cable friendly technologies, advertising can easily be inserted in either a graphic or video format. Advertisers can also track effectiveness of the advertising based on clicks or video plays.

"Our goal is to provide TV Widgets that are personalized, dynamic, and result in contextually relevant video. After all, the killer app on TV is TV. We plan on adding video to every TV Widget in our App Store over time, and Clearleap will help us do that," said Patrick Peters, EVP and GM of Programming for FourthWall Media.

About Clearleap

Clearleap is a revolutionary TV technology platform that leverages the power and flexibility of the internet to provide content acquisition, management and advertising solutions for the cable and IPTV television industries. Clearleap's network based technology gives both video service and content providers easy to implement services to vastly improve workflow, monetization, and content capabilities for both VOD and linear programming. Founded by a team of TV technology veterans and industry experts, Clearleap is based in Atlanta, GA with offices in New York City and data centers in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta. For more information, visit www.clearleap.com.

About FourthWall Media

FourthWall Media™, formerly known as BIAP, is an Emmy-nominated media company driving the creative revolution in interactive television through solutions that break through the 'fourth wall' to engage audiences, extend subscriber loyalty and deliver detailed measurement and reporting. The company's EBIF solutions include the Ad Widgets® end-to-end advertising system, AdAim Audience Measurement Suite, TV Widgets® applications such as eBay on TV, Fantasy Football and Yellow Pages on TV; and a technology platform for Cisco/Scientific Atlanta, Motorola and tru2way set-top boxes. FourthWall Media products and technology are distributed by Comcast Media Center, Time Warner Cable, DISH Network, and several other MSOs, and have been deployed in over 24 million set-top boxes. Learn more at www.fourthwallmedia.tv

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'Adapt Mobile Plants Trees With New Eco Case' Tweet

LONDON -- Environmental awareness is becoming the hottest fashion of the 21st Century and this year is set to reveal many green technology products and accessories.

The challenge for manufacturers is how to make products look good but stay green and within budget. Adapt Mobile, a leading supplier of high quality mobile accessories, has achieved this by creating the first ever range of Adapt Eco Cases for smartphones and laptops made from cork.

By using cork to create Adapt Eco Cases the company is not only using renewable materials but is also helping protect the ecosystems which cork oak trees help preserve. In recent years many cork oak trees have been under-maintained, especially since the wine industry switched 90% of its corking production to plastic, resulting in the devastation of entire eco systems. Adapt-Mobile Ltd is looking to help redress the balance and is working in partnership with Trees for Cities, an independent charity working to enrich biodiversity, create social cohesion, and beautify cities through community tree planting, education and training initiatives in urban areas.

By purchasing Adapt Eco Cases consumers can create a demand for corkwood thereby supporting the ecosystems cork grows in. In addition, Adapt-Mobile are donating $0.55 from every Eco Case sold and are aiming to plant over 900 trees by 2011!

The cases are also stylish and leather-like in appearance, touch and durability and provide a much more eco-friendly solution to protecting your smartphone or laptop. As well as being good for vegetarians the natural protective properties of cork also make the cases both heat and water resistant.

The company has taken every measure to ensure the product stays green through its production and packaging.

- Production: Eco cases built around a cotton core instead of plastic
inner material. Hand stitched together.

- Colouring : Harmless water based non-toxic degradable paint is used

- Packaging: Eco friendly recycled kraft paper. No plastic used during
transport or manufacturing.

The Adapt Eco case is available for all types of mobile handsets, including the most popular, Nokia, iPHONE 3G/S, HTC, Blackberry and many more.

Laptop sleeves are available in variable sizes ranging from 7 to 18
inches.

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Score A Touchdown With Big Game Football Content From Verizon Wireless Tweet

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Whether planning to watch the Big Game on Feb. 7 live in South Florida or at home from a favorite recliner, Verizon Wireless football fans can feel close to the action wherever they are with the latest sports applications, games and V CAST Video programming.

Apps and Games Bring the Big Game Home
Verizon Wireless has apps to help customers follow their favorite teams and show their spirit now and when the season ends.

* ESPN MVP gives customers total, instant access to in-depth mobile sports content, including real-time scores, live gamecasts, video highlights and alerts. Super fans who want to show their pride can use NFL Pix & Tones to find graphics, animations, ringtones and ringback tones for all 32 NFL teams.
* Madden NFL ’10 by EA Sports gives customers the opportunity to create their own rosters with their favorite NFL players and work through the season with Field Vision Passing to make the best game-time decisions. Enhanced graphics and clear audio immerse customers in the game.

Customers can download these apps from the Sports or Games categories in Get It Now®/Media Center on their Verizon Wireless feature phones or online at mediastore.verizonwireless.com.

Customers that use DROID devices can get ready for the big game with apps found in the Android Market™.

* CBS SportsPro Football delivers live NFL scores, news, stats and videos. CBSSports.com fantasy subscribers can also log in on their phones to make trades, update rosters and make picks.
* For party hosts, BigOven 170,000+ Recipes and Drink Makr – Bartender Guide provide recipe ideas for the best snacks and treats for the big game.

More Football Content from V CAST Video
For fans that can’t get to their big screens, V CAST Video is the place to catch up on every tackle, pass, interception, fumble and touchdown. CBS Sports Mobile brings customers the latest news, analysis and press conferences featuring the NFL on CBS crew and CBSSports.com fantasy experts. FOX Sports gives users on-the-go access to FOX NFL Sunday, complete with video recaps and analysis, allowing customers to catch up at their convenience.

Customers with V CAST-enabled feature phones can check out V CAST Video for a $10 monthly subscription. There are no megabyte charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content with any V CAST subscription; however, customers must also have a data package for a data usage allowance.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

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Verizon Dell mobile phone ripoff Tweet

Dual-mode dual-be is no longer exclusive aristocracy, today this DLYMINII3I very approachable. 3.2-inch WQVGA screen, display clear and delicate, the metal material body, superior texture, full weight. FM radio and JAVA extension, so that a more NCKIAX6 + entertainment, specifically tailored for business people business stealth capabilities, practical and intimate. TouchWIZ Touch technology makes touch become a kind of enjoyment. . . . . .

MTK Operating System Platform
Mainstream features dual sim dual standby, dual camera, FM FM radio, dual-mode mobile phone
Built-in Game 1 common games, support JAVA Games JAVA extension of numerous
Music player supports MP3 background play, support equalizer, forward / backward, pause, support synchronous lyrics display, support Bluetooth stereo output, Bluetooth Headset
Video playback 3GP,, AVI, support 3GP, AVI format, full-screen playback
Txt format e-books to support a large number of downloads, visit
Radio FM radio requires headset outposting
Camera pixel high-definition camera
Photo description supports AVI format audio video image, the time based on memory size of the
DLYMINII3I data applications
4GTF card expansion memory support
Expanded support for Java, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Data Transfer supports USB direct read, Bluetooth
Picture format jpg, gif, bmp
Java extended support JAVA extension
DLYMINII3I basic functions
Optional language Simplified Chinese, English
Fuselage Section 500 telephone contacts, support ringtones, group ringtones, Caller ID
SMS / MMS 100 SMS, support MMS
Switch machine support the timer switch
5 groups alarm clock, custom Monday to Sunday alarm clock, you can set the Snooze time
Ringtone format mp3, midi
Speaker independent speaker
Call features Caller Group, Caller Ringtones, Caller ID, Call Video
Other features MP3 function, MP4 functions, speakerphone, Short Message, recording function, WAP function, handwritten input, radio, Bluetooth, GPRS download, MMS MMS, memory expansion, e-books, online stock, attribution to inquiries, calendar, to-do, alarm clock, calculator, exchange rate, cost per unit, stopwatch, world time, memo, mobile QQ, MSN, Fetion
DLYMINII3I Appearance / Screen
Product appearance straight
Size 116 * 58 * 12mm
Weight 135g
Optional Color Black Matte
Screen Material / type of color screen
Number 26 million color screen color
Resolution of 240 × 400px
Screen size 3.2-inch WQVGA
Package weight 0.65
DLYMINII3I basic parameters
Time to market 2010.02.03
Other types of cell phone type
Mobile Commerce for the crowd
Standard configuration of the two power (2800 mA) / charger / data cable / headset
Applicable frequency 900/1800MHz
Network standard GSM, CDMA1X
Talk Time 160-200 minutes
100-160 hours standby time
7 days replacement warranty limited warranty / guarantee for six months

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Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Residents Benefit From Verizon Wireless 3G Network Expansion Tweet

New Cell Site Added to Keep Residents Connected to Text, E-mail, Music and Mobile Web
• Company Continues to Invest in Unmatched 3G Coverage in Region
• Improves coverage and capacity at the intersections of Bristol Road and Timber Lane, Limekiln Pike and Kathryn Road, and along Route 202
• Provides access to high-speed wireless broadband service
• More than $1.3 billion invested in Philadelphia Tri-State Region since 2000

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Wireless calling, text messaging and surfing the Mobile Web on the Verizon Wireless high-speed 3G network will be easier and faster for Bucks County residents and visitors this winter, thanks to the activation of a new cell site in Doylestown.

The new site increases coverage and capacity at the intersections of Bristol Road and Timber Lane, Limekiln Pike and Kathryn Road, and along Route 202.

With the improved network coverage, customers can use their wireless devices to send and receive e-mail and text, picture and video messages; view high-quality videos; and access VZ Navigator(SM)'s turn-by-turn directions, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. The Verizon Wireless network also is built for reliability during emergencies, such as power outages and extreme weather conditions, with redundancy capabilities in place to maintain service for customers when they need it the most.

These network enhancements are part of Verizon Wireless' aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for the company's voice and data services. Verizon Wireless invested more than $163 million to enhance services and coverage across central, northeastern and southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware during 2009. The network investment is part of more than $1.3 billion invested in the region and more than $50 billion invested across the nation since the company was formed in 2000.

Verizon Wireless has the largest and most reliable 3G network coverage area in the United States. It’s 3G data network provides its customers in more locations than any other wireless carrier the ability to browse the Web faster with quicker page loading times, quickly download and play music, watch streaming video, send e-mails with attachments, download and play 3D games, video conference with contacts and rapidly share files. View a map of Verizon Wireless’ 3G coverage, compared with competitors’ 3G coverage at http://bit.ly/3VIeox.

"We've always believed even the most advanced cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on," said Mario Turco, president of Verizon Wireless’ Philadelphia Tri-State Region."Our 3G high-speed Mobile Broadband network is the largest and most reliable in the United States, and field tests are underway that will enable us to become the first wireless company to offer commercial LTE (Long Term Evolution)-based 4G service in the U.S., starting in 2010."

Demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the fourth quarter of 2009 when the company reported a total of 91 million customers. For the seventh consecutive year, the company led the industry in customer satisfaction in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey.

During the fourth quarter, Verizon Wireless customers sent or received an average of 1.77 billion text messages each day, totaling more than 163 billion text messages and 9.3 billion more than last quarter. Customers also sent 4 billion picture/video messages and completed 38 million music and video downloads during the quarter.

Nationally, Verizon Wireless' real-life test men and test women drive more than 90 specially-equipped vehicles nearly one million miles each year on the country's most frequently traveled roadways to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

For more information on Verizon Wireless, please visit www.verizonwireless.com.

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Verizon's Employee Training Programs Ranked Among The Top Four In The U.S. Tweet

NEW YORK, NY — Verizon is ranked No. 4 on Training magazine's latest Top 125 list of companies that have the best training programs for their employees. This marks the 9th consecutive year that Verizon has been recognized for its investment in the training, education and professional development of its employees.

Training magazine annually honors organizations that invest in the learning and development of their employees. The top companies list is based on a study of training budgets and training hours as well as an assessment of a range of factors including financial investment in employee development and how closely such development efforts are linked to business goals and objectives.

In 2009, Verizon invested more than $450 million in the development, education and training of its employees, including $120 million in tuition assistance. Verizon employees also logged more than 10.5 million training hours last year to advance their knowledge of a wide range of topics including privacy and security, and to develop the skills needed to deliver the nation's most advanced broadband networks to customers.

"We depend on a highly skilled workforce to deliver the best networks and customer solutions," said Marc Reed, executive vice president for human resources at Verizon. "Verizon's education and training investments provide personal and professional development for employees and enable them to deliver superior customer experiences." Verizon's application to Training magazine's Top 125 list for 2009 contained data from the company's largest business groups, including Verizon Wireless. The February issue of the publication lists the companies on the Top 125 list and features Verizon executives explaining the company's approach to educating, developing and training employees.

Winners of the Training Top 125 award, now in its 10th year, were honored Monday night (Feb. 1) at the Training Top 125 gala, held during the Training 2010 Conference and Expo in San Diego.

Verizon is committed to being an employer of choice. To learn more about Verizon as a great place to work, visit www.verizon.com/jobs. For information on Verizon's commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen, visit http://responsibility.verizon.com/.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

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Penn State Hershey Medical Center to Provide Complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi in Patient Rooms Tweet

AT&T* is working with Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to provide complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi access in hospital patient areas. Under a new contract, AT&T and Penn State will equip nearly 500 patient rooms throughout the Medical Center with AT&T Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing patients and their visitors to access high speed wireless broadband.

For healthcare facilities like Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Wi-Fi is an efficient way to provide convenient Internet access for visitors and patients. The service will be available in patient areas of the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute and Main Hospital Building along with hotspot zones in other areas of the campus, allowing users Internet access via a laptop, smartphone or other Wi-Fi enabled device. The Medical Center provides a separate secure wireless network to all Penn State Hershey staff, faculty and students for business and educational use.

"We know that providing complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi service will be invaluable to our patients and visitors so that they can stay connected to family, friends and work at all times during their hospital visit or extended stay,” said Sherry Mettley, IT director of Infrastructure Engineering for Penn State Hershey Medical Center. “As AT&T continues to expand Wi-Fi services across Penn State campuses, we are pleased that members of the Penn State Hershey Medical Center community will also be able to utilize this service.”

Last fall, Penn State and AT&T announced an agreement to provide Wi-Fi access across more than 23 campuses and University locations. AT&T will continue to provide around-the-clock technical support for those who need assistance connecting to the wireless network while on campus or at the medical center.

For more information, visit www.pennstatehershey.org or www.attwifi.com.

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Save Money At The Grocery Store With Verizon’s Spend Smart Digital Coupons Tweet

Program Powered by Cellfire Gives Both Verizon FiOS and Verizon Wireless Customers Easier and More Ways to Save.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon said that it is offering a free digital coupon service for its wireless and FiOS TV customers that can help them save money on their next trip to the grocery store. Verizon’s Spend SmartSM coupons, powered by Cellfire, eliminate the hassle of clipping and collecting paper coupons by giving users instant access to coupons via their wireless phones, TVs or computers.

Verizon’s Spend Smart coupons cover a wide range of products on customers’ shopping lists and can be used at more than 4,000 locations of more than 20 grocery chains nationwide, including ShopRite, Safeway and Kroger. Coupon brands and products rotate every two weeks, with more than $25 in monthly grocery discounts available at any given time.

Register and Use Spend Smart Coupons
It’s simple for customers to sign up for Spend Smart coupons on Verizon’s three screens: Verizon Wireless Mobile Web under the Shopping channel, Verizon FiOS Internet in the Entertainment and Apps channel, and through FiOS TV’s Widget Bazaar Applications Marketplace. Customers can also access Spend Smart coupons at www.vzspendsmart.com. When customers sign up on one of these services, the information is automatically synched to the other two, allowing them to view and use coupons on each platform.

To register, customers need to provide their shoppers club or loyalty club numbers from participating grocery stores, then will be able to view, save and use the coupons that are currently available for that retailer. There’s no more fumbling for paper coupons, as Spend Smart users simply present their loyalty cards at the register. If they have an item with an associated coupon in their cart, the discount is automatically applied to their bill.

“Participating with Spend Smart gives us another way to provide our customers with the value and service ShopRite is known for,” said Joe Sheridan, executive vice president, Wakefern Food Corp. “The convenience of receiving coupons on a mobile device and linking them directly to our ShopRite Price Plus™ Club Card is a win-win for all of us.”

“General Mills sees the Spend Smart service as a way to extend our brand with consumers nationwide, especially to those accessing information and making buying decisions using digital tools and information,” said Joe Trimble, manager of Mobile Couponing at General Mills.

Spend Smart can be found on wireless phones featuring Mobile Web. There is no cost to register or use the service, but data or megabyte charges may apply when accessing Mobile Web. For more information on Spend Smart coupons, visit www.vzspendsmart.com.

For more information on products and services, go to www.verizonwireless.com, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store or call 1-800-2 JOIN IN. For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

About Cellfire
Cellfire is the leading provider of electronic and mobile coupon solutions in the U.S. Cellfire offers consumers convenient savings from national retailers, local merchants and top-brands at grocery stores – anytime, anywhere with the device of choice. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. For more information on Cellfire, visit www.cellfire.com .

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New Software Update for Nexus One phones Tweet

Starting today, Nexus One users will begin to receive an over-the-air software update on their phones. This update provides some great new features, and fixes a few problems that some users might have experienced, including:

Google Goggles: this mobile application will now be available directly on your device by launching it from your All Apps menu. Just use your Nexus One camera to start searching the web

Google Maps: the Maps application with be updated to a new version, Google Maps 3.4, which will include:

* Starred items synchronized with maps.google.com - access your favorite places from your phone or computer
* Search suggestions from your personal maps.google.com history - makes it easy to search for places you've searched for before
* Night mode in Google Maps Navigation - automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving

Pinch-to-zoom functionality: devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone's Browser, Gallery and Maps applications

3G connectivity: we will provide a general fix to help improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones

In order to access the update, you will receive a message on your phone's notification bar. Just download the update, wait for it to install, and you should be all set. This update will be rolled out gradually to phones - and most users might not receive the notification until the end of the week. We hope you enjoy these new features and look forward to your feedback.

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AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Inside the Smithsonian Museums Tweet

AT&T Deploys "In-Building" Wireless Systems Throughout Nine Smithsonian Museums in Washington.

AT&T* announced the activation of indoor third generation (3G) wireless broadband network systems in nine of the Smithsonian Institution’s most heavily trafficked museums in the District. Located on the National Mall, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex and received more than 30 million visitors last year.

AT&T customers can now talk and simultaneously search the web while visiting the National Museum of Natural History, the Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Museum of African Art, the Freer Gallery of Art, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the National Museum of American History, the Ripley Center (International Gallery) , and the National Air and Space Museum. AT&T is one of four wireless service providers at the Smithsonian museums.

“Demand for wireless bandwidth while on the go is growing, whether it’s for sharing video and photos with friends, checking the latest scores, or listening to music on a mobile device,” said Rob Forsyth, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia. “With this expansion in nine Smithsonian museums, our customers can continue to ride the leading edge of mobile broadband with emerging devices and thousands of mobile applications.”

This Washington, D.C., investment complements AT&T’s recent investment to boost 3G network capacity by 80 percent on the National Mall, last September’s 850 MHz spectrum deployment in the 319 square miles within the Beltway and nearby areas – improving in-building coverage, and October’s 3G expansion to Metro’s 20 busiest underground stations. Also of late, AT&T activated indoor 3G network systems in 11 high-profile hotels in the greater Washington, D.C., area, expanding on its 2008 in-building investment in popular hotels like the Gaylord National Resort, Hilton Washington, and the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

The network extension is part of AT&T’s ongoing efforts to drive innovation and investment to deliver the benefits of smartphones and mobile broadband for customers. More smartphone customers have chosen AT&T over any other U.S. competitor, and AT&T is committed to driving continual enhancement of network capabilities to meet these customers’ ever-growing mobile broadband needs.

AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation’s fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T’s network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future. Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available in 2010 and 2011 on a market by market basis as AT&T combines the new technology with our second initiative to dramatically increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic connections, adding capacity from cell sites to the AT&T backbone network.

AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 115 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries.

More information about AT&T’s 3G coverage in the Washington, D.C., area or anywhere in the United States may be found at http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/, which indicates quality of coverage based upon a street address, intersection, ZIP code, or even a landmark.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit www.att.com/networknews.

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A Most Memorable Year for Mobile Memory Tweet

New products and a solid recovery enable a decent year for suppliers.

The year 2009 will go down in history as one of the most memorable ever for the flash and mobile memory market.

While not a great year, it certainly wasn’t as bad as everyone thought it was going to be, and toward the end, confidence in the market and optimism for the future was the order of the day.

For NAND flash memory, a much-welcomed recovery in the second quarter of 2009 wiped away many of the memories of the disastrous fourth quarter of 2008 and first quarter of 2009. By the third quarter of 2009, NAND suppliers were back in the black. And with abundant volume, the focus of suppliers returned to growing the business rather than just on pure survival.

New Memories
The top product news of 2009 was in Phase Change Memory (PCM), with a joint venture between Samsung and Numonyx allowing for common hardware and software compatibility between both companies’ PCM products, alleviating sole-source concerns. Serial NOR (SPI) also witnessed high adoption rates in 2009 and even reach 41 percent of overall NOR shipments for the year. Meanwhile, high-end Multichip Packages (MCPs) received a boost from smart phones as densities increased to 5Gbit, which became one of the sweet-spot densities.

Looking Ahead
Compared to 2009, iSuppli predicts that 2010 will be relatively uneventful. Given the lingering fears of a double-dip recession, capacity expansions will be kept in check, and suppliers will roll out additional capacity at a slow pace in order not to jeopardize the recovery. If first-quarter results are not promising for mobile memory, added capacity could be held in place for much longer.

There won’t be many changes for the NOR flash market as it continues to get squeezed by SPI on the low-density side and by NAND in mobile applications. Speaking of NAND, iSuppli believes a generally healthy environment will propel both revenue and unit shipment growth year-on-year, with a decline in ASP limited to 25.8 percent, a relatively low level of erosion on a historical basis.

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Six Months of Pain, Six Months of Recovery for Contract Manufacturing Tweet

But 2010 is off to a good start as long as the economic time bombs are held at bay.

iSuppli Corp. estimates the global electronics contract manufacturing industry in 2009 shrank to $261 billion, down $40 billion, from $301 billion in 2008. However, it should be noted that senior managers at most Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) providers effectively adjusted global cost structures as the Great Recession took hold.

During the first six months of 2009, additional restructurings in plants and personnel were needed to offset the pre-existing conditions that continue to haunt the industry, such as excess capacity and low margins. Furthermore, solvency concerns faded as contract manufacturers quickly transformed inventory into cash and paid down debt burdens thanks to revitalized orders from OEMs.

Once demand stabilized in the second quarter, a return to growth for EMS/ODM occurred. However, it should be noted that the rate of growth among the sectors varied widely.

While the ODMs continued to capitalize on the macro trend to mobile computing, the diversified EMS growth rate was rather subdued given the market rebound. For example, during the third quarter of 2009, the Top-10 ODM and EMS providers experienced sequential sales increases of 22 percent and 11 percent, respectively.

Going into 2010, several trends will impact the EMS/ODM industry.

The year is starting on strong note, with indications that OEMs are engaging in new programs to outsource manufacturing to contractors. Additionally, more consolidation among contract manufacturers will occur in 2009, improving conditions for the remaining players.

However, there are also several potential economic time bombs that could trigger a dip in mid-2010 that would ultimately impact this volatile industry.

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Taiwan market: Motorola launches Android 2.0 Milestone smartphone Tweet

Motorola has launched its Milestone smartphone (Droid in the US market) in the Taiwan market in cooperation with 3G service provider Taiwan Mobile. The model is the first Android 2.0-based smartphone available in the local market.

The penetration rate of smartphone and touch-enabled models in the Taiwan handset market had climbed to 25% as of December 2009 from below 10% earlier in the year, indicating that consumers are getting good experience with the use of mobile Internet, multimedia and application stores through smartphones, asserted Ritchie Ma, general manager of mobile devices business, Motorola Hong Kong and Taiwan.

In line with the growing trend, Motorola plans to launch more than 20 Android-powered smartphones in 2010, including some more competitive models in the second half of the year, Ma said.

The Milestone, which is equipped with a 3.7-inch 16:9 widescreen, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a built-in 5-megapixel camera, carries a suggested retail price of NT$19,800 (US$617.6).

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Building Automation Systems Market to Exceed $36 Billion in 2015 Tweet

Recession and conflict always bring a re-evaluation of energy management and calls for new ways to ensure organizations and nations use energy more efficiently. The same is true in the latest downturn and it is driving significant interest and activity in the market for building automation systems (BAS).

Energy use within commercial buildings has been growing year-on-year for decades and by now accounts for up to 20% of national energy consumption in some developed countries. This makes it a prime target for energy efficiency and environmental measures.

Despite being a traditionally slow growth area and one that was impacted by the latest economic downturn, the market for Building Automation Systems will grow 3% globally from 2009 to 2015, when the total market will reach a value of more than $36 billion. This forecast is contained in a new study from ABI Research.

“Government financial incentives and regulations as well as organizations’ own financial and environmental goals are coinciding with a drive to open up building automation systems to wider network management and integration, drawing companies such as IBM and Cisco into a market traditionally dominated by more specialist global companies such as Johnson Controls, Honeywell and others,” says principal analyst Jonathan Collins.

Although low single digit BAS market growth may not look significant, it actually is, given the current economic climate and the performance of the building industry in general. It also masks the shifts that will take place between revenue streams within the BAS market, as contract values will increasingly skew toward software and services and away from hardware – another result of the emerging trend for improved communication and connectivity with BASs.

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The new EDGE-modem MTS-Ukraine to support 3G Tweet

The mobile operator MTS Ukraine has announced the commencement of sales of two new modems "MTS Connect", which, with the words of the operator, specially adapted to work in its network and maintain data standards-based EDGE and HSDPA / UMTS.

Feature of the new modems Huawei E1550 and ZTE MF100 is an opportunity to work not only in the networks of the standard EDGE / GPRS, but also in the networks of third-generation UMTS / HSDPA. This enables MTS subscribers now receive all the benefits of using high-speed online access, while roaming in the network of any 3G-operator, which is a partner of MTS. In addition, subject to the MTS license UMTS, the owners of new products will not need to buy other devices to use the services.

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As before, the new modems already contain a built-in memory all the necessary software that is automatically installed when you first connect to the computer. In comparison with previous models of modems to work with the service "MTS Connect", modems Huawei E1550 and ZTE MF100 equipped with more advanced radio module and chipset, adapted to work in the MTS-Ukraine. Both new products are connected to a PC with a built-in USB-connector.

Buy Huawei E1550 and ZTE MF100 can be branded stores MTS, as well as from dealers. Price of each device is 198 UAH ($ 1 ~ 8 UAH). Subject to contract with the operator and sign an additional agreement to use the service "MTS Connect" for each year the cost of new items for the subscriber will be only 1 UAH.

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Taiwan market: APBT ties up with China-based Yulong to expand CDMA handset sales Tweet

Taiwan-based CDMA operator Asia Pacific Broadband Telecom (APBT) has signed a strategic alliance with China-based handset maker Yulong Computer Telecommunication Scientific (Shenzhen), aiming to expand sales of CDMA handsets in the Taiwan market.

Yulong plans to launch 30 smartphones in 2010, eight of which will be available for sale in Taiwan through APBT, according to Guo Deying, chairman of Yulong, which sells handsets under its Coolpad brand.

As part of the cooperation plans, APBT and Yulong jointly launched a dual-mode smartphone, the Coolpad N900, in the Taiwan market on February 2.

Yulong expects its total shipments of handsets to double from the 2009 levels to six million units in 2010, Guo stated.

In other news, APBT expects its revenues to grow to NT$20.8 billion (US$648.78 million) in 2010 from NT$18.6 billion in 2009 and the number of its subscribers to expand to 2.719 million from 2.358 million, according to the company. The company also plans to set aside a total budget of NT$20.4 billion to roll out CDMA ED-DO infrastructure over the next six years.

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Taiwan market: Android accounts for 10% of smartphone segment Tweet

The Android platform accounted for 10% of all smartphones sold in the Taiwan market in December 2009, higher than the global average of 4-5% in the same period, according to a survey of retail channels in Taiwan.

Market share for Symbian-platform models in the local market fell from 57% in December 2008 to 43% in December 2009, Windows Mobile from 19% to 16%, and Motorola-brand Linux models from 4% to 0.5%, while iPhone OS rose from 20% to 29%, the data showed.

As more vendors, including Sony Ericsson, LG Electronics (LGE) and Garmin-Asustek are planning to introduce Android phones into Taiwan in 2010, the ratio of Android phones in the local smartphone segment is expected to climb higher than the global average of 15% projected for the year, commented market watchers.

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Google Nexus One-style active noise cancellation to boost MEMS microphone market, says iSuppli Tweet

The introductions of Google's Nexus One and Motorola's Droid marked the arrival of active noise cancellation (ANC) technology in the handset market, a development that is expected to boost the market for MEMS microphones, according to iSuppli.

To implement ANC, at least two microphones are required, and sometimes many more are employed. Partly due to the rising use of ANC in handsets and other devices, iSuppli now predicts 1.2 billion MEMS microphones will be shipped worldwide in 2013, compared to its previous forecast of 1.1 billion.

"ANC reduces or eliminates ambient noise, silencing background sounds that can make it hard to concentrate, sleep or listen to music or engage in handset conversations," said Jeremie Bouchaud, director and principal analyst, MEMS, for iSuppli. "ANC leverages recent progress made by audio codec companies like Audience or Wolfson Microelectronics in dedicated noise-suppression ICs. ANC leverages MEMS microphones which are preferred over traditional electret condenser microphones (ECMs) for that function."

ANC headsets became popular in 2009. Sony introduced a headset providing up to 99% ambient noise cancellation, and at CES 2010 also introduced the world's first earbud with noise cancellation, iSuppli said.

Nokia recently presented an ANC-equipped headset using 10 MEMS microphones, illustrating how noise cancellation can drive higher volumes. Furthermore, these applications often use higher-performance microphones that command larger price tags.

However, the arrival of ANC in the 1.1 billion unit handset market represents a much more attractive growth opportunity for MEMS microphones.

Two MEMS microphones from Knowles Electronics are found in both Nexus One and Droid, iSuppli noted.

ANC can improve the quality of mobile calls in noisy environments by suppressing background noise, intermittent sounds and echoes. The technology also can automatically adjust voice volume and equalization during calls to adapt to local noise interference. Furthermore, ANC is suitable for voice commands, a feature gaining popularity in mobile handsets.

MEMS microphones offer significant advantages in ANC applications compared to traditional ECMs. These advantages include better performance in terms of size, sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio and suitability for use with digital signal processors that are required to implement ANC, iSuppli said.

The MEMS microphone market also is benefiting from new applications like digital music players. iSuppli found a high-performance and ultra-thin MEMS microphone from Analog Devices (ADI) that supports the video camera in the iPod. Notebooks also offer also a great opportunity as more and more of them are integrating two digital MEMS microphones.

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Orange launches Corporate Capped plan for easy, predictable budgeting Tweet

Orange has announced a new price plan for its large business customers that will help them manage costs better, by fixing their monthly mobile bill in advance. Corporate Capped allows larger business customers to pay a pre-agreed fixed monthly fee according to their mobile use, and is composed of a set number of inclusive minutes plus their choice of a range of benefits, including roaming minutes, International Direct Dial (IDD) calls, SMS messages and a UK data allowance*.

Recognising that even while the economy begins to pick up, businesses still need to control their spending, Orange has designed Corporate Capped specifically for larger customers, to help them predict their mobile costs and stay on budget. The plan caters for previously unpredictable costs, such as web browsing or calls made when travelling, meaning budget holders can avoid any nasty surprises and have the reassurance of knowing exactly what their bill will be every time.

Available to all businesses with more than 500 users, Corporate Capped is tailored to individual needs. By analysing their mobile usage with Orange, customers can agree the right plan for them and review it on a quarterly basis, paying a set amount for usage each month. This predictability can also help to simplify internal budgeting, as businesses can charge the right cost centre for calls without having to go through every single bill, saving them time and hassle.

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