Microsoft launches Windows Phone 'Mango' OS in India

Microsoft has launched its new Windows Phone operating system, code named ‘Mango’ in India. The new transitional user interface operating system device known as ‘Metro’. It enables users to quickly find, connect and consume the content that they care about the most.
In this OS, the conventional application icons have been replaced by Live Tiles on the Windows Phone start screen, thus boldly displaying important information at a glance. New Live Tiles can be easily created for applications, websites and music.

The 'People Hub' allows users to collate and keep their contact details in one place - ranging from SIM card to Outlook, LinkedIn to Facebook to Twitter. Besides, the 'What's New' feature in the 'People Hub' lets users see what others are posting, and also lets them comment in real-time. In addition, the 'Group' tile, which lets users organize friends, appears on the start screen, thereby making it easy for users to text or email and IM (instant messaging) people easily, with a single tap. Moreover, the company has integrated the mobile version of its latest Web browser Internet Explorer i.e. IE9, into the new Windows Phone OS to offer users the same browsing expereience they have on a PC.

The new OS also lets users access to Windows Live SkyDrive through their smartphones, allowing them to store data on the cloud. However, the company has set the data storage limit for every user at a generous 25GB. Other interesting features include voice to text, pictures hub, vision search, threads and one button access to Bing search engine.

HTC Radar, Samsung Omnia W and Acer also unveiled handsets running Windows phone 'Mango' OS - HTC Radar, Samsung Omnia W and Acer Allegro, during the Windows Phone OS launch at New Delhi. HTC Radar costs Rs 25,490, while Acer has not yet disclosed Allegro's pricing. Each device includes access to specially localized applications specific to the Indian market. Microsoft also expanded its Windows Phone Marketplace to India in October as part of the launch. Windows Phone users in India are now able to purchase apps and games in the WindowsPhone Marketplace. Previously Indian Windows Phone users have been limited to international marketplaces to obtain apps


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HTC Radar first Windows 7.5 Mango OS mobile phone

The HTC Radar is the first Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) phone. The USP here is its OS, which can make or break this phone. Let's find out. The phone's retail box contains earphones, and a charger with detachable USB cable. It does not ship with a memory card. Why? Because the device doesn't have a memory card slot! Out of the 8 GB of onboard storage, the user gets roughly 6.5 GB to pack in all his data. The device measures 4.7" (l) x 2.4" (w) x 0.4" (d), and weighs 137 grams. Its design is minimalist and complements the software inside. The body is made of quality aluminum with a classy finish. The top and bottom ends on the back have rubberized plastic, which provides a superior grip over the device. The HTC Radar is powered by a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, and has 512 MB RAM. Other specs include a 5 MP rear and VGA front camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS, and a 3.5 mm jack.

Mango is the most beautiful and optimized OS I've ever come across on a mobile. Its homescreen sports Live Tiles that are refreshingly different from the old grid of icons found in every other OS. Doing justice to their name, these tiles display relevant information in real-time. Hence, a mere glance on the homescreen gives you an idea of all the activity going on with your phone and contacts.

Swiping the homescreen to the left reveals a list of applications and settings, all of which can be pinned to the homescreen for quick access. Features such as copy-paste and multitasking have been nicely implemented. TheFacebook and Windows Live integration is deep and will please social network junkies.

HTC Radar Feature and Specifications

• Network band: Dual Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, HSPA/WCDMA


• Operating system: Windows Phone 7 OS (Mango)


• Processor: 1GHz


• Display Screen Size: 3.8 inches


• Display Type: Touch screen


• Display Resolution: 480×800 pixels


• Proximity, Gyro


• Ambient light sensor


• Camera Size: 5.0 mega pixels


• Camera Features: 28mm lens, HD video recording, LED flash, back illuminated sensor


• Secondary Camera: VGA camera


• GPS Navigation with Bing Maps, HTC locations


• Data Transfer Connectivity: Bluetooth v2.1 , A2DP


• Internet Connectivity: 3G: Wireless LAN WiFi n, HSDPA up to 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbps


• DLNA certified for wirelessly TV streaming


• Internal Memory: 512MB RAM


• Expandable Memory: Up to 8 GB


• Audio Format Support: .m4a, .m4b, .mp3, .wma


• Video Format Support: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .m4v, .mbr, .wmv


• Video recording Format: .mp4


• 3.5mm headphone socket


• Battery Model: 1520 mAh Li-Ion


• Talk time: up to 530 minutes on 2G and 420 minutes on 3G


• Stand by time: Up to 360 hours on 2G and 340 hours on 3G


• Dimensions: 120.5 x 61.5 x 10.9 mm


• Weight: 137gm

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Samsung Omnia W first Windows 7.5 Mango OS mobile phone

Samsung introduced Omnia W windows 7.5 Mango OS. Company introduced the latest smart phone Samsung Omnia W uses latest upgraded Windows 7.5 Mango OS. Marketed as India’s first smart phone that is equipped with the latest release of Microsoft Windows phone 7, with the code named Mango, this phone is offered with a standard slab design with a metallic finish on the back. According to the features the phone is loaded with incredible features and its running performance is awesome. The phone got 1.4 GHz single core processor installed on it that is powered with 512 MB RAM. Its 5.0 mega pixel camera is another point to hang out with this phone.

Samsung Omnia W got a stylish looks with its great slightly rounded edge design. The phone has 3.7 inches of super AMOLED display with resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. Talking about memory than it may disappoint every one as it has only 8GB internal memory and company has not given external card slot for expanding the memory as per our needs. Phone is ready to work on 2G and 3G networks on different level frequencies.

The Mango comes with a hundreds of new features including enhanced mail, office application, and deep Facebook integration. The Mango’s interface lays out applications in Mosaic “Live Tiles” that flow and move on the screen with response to the user`s touch. An engaging content and communication experience is provided by six specialized Microsoft applications. Some of the value added features of this phone include, Market hub, a virtual store for applications, games, music, movies, TV shows and podcasts for phone, music and video hub powered by Microsoft Zune, a game hub which provides rich social gaming experiences through Xbox live where friends can chat with each other while gaming.

This phone was made available for the first time in Italy and then gradually rolled out globally including Asia, Africa, Latin America and CIS. The Samsung Omnia W is priced at Rs. 19,990 in India .

Samsung Omnia W feature and specifications

• Network Band: GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz, 3G HSDPA/UMTS 900, 2100 MHz


• Phone Design: Candybar


• Operating System: Windows Phone 7.5 Mango OS


• CPU: 1.4GHz Processor


• Processor Type: Single-Core


• 512MB RAM


• Display Size: 3.7 inches


• Display Type: Super AMOLED Touch Screen


• Display Resolution: 480 X 800 Pixels


• Multi Touch


• Internal Memory: 8GB Internal Memory Storage


• Expandable Memory: no external slot.


• Browser: HTML, Flash


• Messaging: MMS, SMS, IM, Email, RSS


• Camera Size: 5.0 Mega pixels


• Camera Resolution: 3264 × 2448 pixels


• Camera Support: LED Flash, Auto focus


• Video Recording: 720p HD video recording


• Recording Resolution: 1280 × 720 pixels


• Secondary Camera: VGA 0.3 Megapixels


• Data Transfer Connectivity: Bluetooth v2.1 with EDR Stereo & v2.0 Mini USB


• 3.5mm stereo headset jack


• Stereo FM Radio with RDS


• Internet Connectivity: WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 3G HSDPA Up to 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA: Up to 5.76 Mbps


• DLNA Capable


• GPS A-GPS


• Video Format Support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV


• Audio Format Support: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR


• Battery Model: Li-Ion 1500mAh


• Marketplace Hub, Picture Hub


• Music & Video Club with Zune Experience
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• Office Hub, Game Hub – Xbox Live


• Windows Live, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin


• Samsung AllShare


• HSPA+ connectivity


• Colors Choice: Black


• Dimensions: 116 x 58.8 x 10.9 mm


• Weight: 120 grams

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Try Out Windows Phone on Your iPhone or Android Right Now

Microsoft announced its latest version of the Windows Phone operating system, Mango- for India, to compet with apple and google. no doubt is a very interesting operating system. Though it has had kind of a rough start, Microsoft is pushing to makes things better for the platform. The Mango update brings forth a couple of new things to the table,The company announced the release of the HTC Radar smartphone, based on the new operating system,This would be followed by devices from Samsung and Acer, and subsequently, Nokia.

Now, users from the Android or iOS camp can try out Windows Phone 7.5 on their device. Well, we're not talking about porting the entire OS to your smartphone, but merely getting a feel of the platform.

Users have to log on to http://aka.ms/wpdemo from their Android or iOS device to get a step-by-step tour of the Windows Phone 7.5 platform. This basically is a Windows Phone 7.5 demo for rookies covering most aspects of the platform such as messaging and everything else. The webpage is based on HTML5, so as to be compatible with iOS devices as well. It's good to see MS provide this neat little Windows Phone introduction to Android and iOS users. Well, the whole idea is to bring some folks from the other side of the river to MS' camp. I'm not sure if MS will be successful with that, but we have got to give it credit for the effort at least. Speaking about the webpage, it's very neatly designed and is very intuitive. Check it out on your device.

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Airtel introducing mediphone [medical advice on phone] service

Airtel introduces ‘Medical advice on phone’ called mediphone –a health care advice service on the mobile phone. Airtel aims to provide best-in-class tele-triage services to its customer by leveraging cellular technology and providing a convenient platform to the healthcare ecosystem to deliver quality healthcare services. Mediphone, is a 24X7 "Medical advice on phone" service which empowers you to consult a doctor over the phone no matter where you are. Mediphone provides immediate care for Non Acute Minor Ailments with appropriate advice. airtel has formed a strategic alliance with Healthfore (a division of Religare Technologies Ltd.) to provide the Mediphone services. Benefits of the service is available 24/7 , Emergency assessment and advice, Qualified medical professionals and doctors , Robust software, internationally tested for last 20 years is customized for Indian conditions

 

 

What is Triage ?

Triage is a process of determining the priority of patient’s treatment based on the severity of their condition. Tele triage is a safe and effective way of providing health care advice delivered by health care professionals via the telephone.
To access this service the customer simply has to call 54445 from your mobile phone and the call is answered by a Healthfore’s Health officer (HO) who is a trained and accredited Nurse or a Doctor. In case of a first time caller, the HO registers the caller, capture the clinical history and other relevant information using decision support solution. The caller is provided with an appropriate care advice and recommendation through SMS. All the cases are reviewed by Medical officer, who is MBBS or MD before care recommendations are sent out. All the doctors are accredited with Medical Council of India or equivalent State Medical Councils.
Customers will be charged Rs. 35 per call/consultation but as a special Introductory offer till 2nd January 2012, customers needs to pay only 15 per call/consultation. Limited period promotional offer! Tele-consultation at Rs.15/call. Valid from 17-Nov-11 to 02-Jan-12.

Idea Cellular Launches Android Smartphones to Promote its 3G‎ Services in India

Idea Cellular announced the launches Smartphones to promote its 3G services in India. Idea Customers can acquire new Idea 3G Smartphones at a value of Rs. 2,609 and Rs. 4,751 only Idea breaks the price barrier of Rs. 5,850 with new range of 3G smartphones.

India’s 3rd largest mobile operator has now announced the launch of a range of 3G smartphones starting at Rs. 5,850 onwards, to drive penetration of data services in the country. From today, mobile users in India can access some of the world’s best handset features and Idea’s 3G applications on Android based smartphones, for as low Rs. 2,609!

The new Idea smartphones have been affordably priced to ensure rapid uptake by both - 2G users wishing to upgrade to 3G, and existing 3G users – especially in the semi-urban parts of the country which are traditional strongholds of Idea.

As a special introductory offer, Idea is offering data services worth Rs. 3,500* with Rs. 259 pack, along with the new 3G smartphones. Hence, for the smartphone which is priced at Rs. 5,850, Idea 3G user gets it for a value of just Rs. 2,609. Likewise, the handset priced at Rs. 7,992 has a value of just Rs. 4,751 for Idea 3G users, thus making them the best buys in their respective segments. The Rs. 259 pack offers free subscription to Idea TV for 3 months, 1 GB of data download per month for 3 months, 3G Double Dhamaka benefits for 6 months, and Talktime of Rs. 25. This special introductory offer is available for both prepaid and postpaid users.The new Idea smartphones have been affordably priced to ensure rapid uptake by both - 2G users wishing to upgrade to 3G, and existing 3G users – especially in the semi-urban parts of the country which are traditional strongholds of Idea.

The Idea 3G Smartphones are based on 2.2 Android Operating System (OS) and also have a 3.2 MP Camera, Touchscreen (3.5” & 2.8” Screen size), GPS Navigator software, FM radio and MP3 Player, WiFi, Bluetooth, Social Media Apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Orkut, browser Operamini, and pre-loaded Google and Youtube, besides a range of other high-end smartphone features and Idea TV. The handset devices can operate as mobile phone, mini computer, and also acts as a Wi-Fi router.

About IDEA Cellular Ltd

IDEA Cellular is India’s 3rd largest national mobile operator, with over 100 million subscribers. With traffic in excess of a billion minutes a day, Idea ranks among the Top 10 country operators in the world. Using the latest in technology, Idea provides world-class service delivery through the most extensive network of customer touch points. Idea is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

IDEA Cellular is an Aditya Birla Group Company, India's first truly multinational corporation. The group operates in 33 countries, and is anchored by more than 132,000 employees belonging to 42 nationalities. More information on the Company is available at: www.ideacellular.com and on the Group at: www.adityabirla.com.

Install and configure Android SDK on Eclipse

Developing Android application takes the advantages of the powerful Eclipse environment to build the Android application. Eclipse is an open source environment for developing Java. To make the Eclipse environment to suitable for developing android, Android Development Tools [ADT] plug-in install with Eclipse. Here are the tutorial helps how to install Android plug-in in Eclipse environment. Most the Android application developer used Eclipse environment. Java programming skills are required for Android application development. Google Android is flexing its muscles and attempting to make a play for the crowded mobile market. Android and the Open Handset alliance is an impressive starting point. Android takes the different approach to applications. The architecture of android permits a highly customizable software environment by its runtime building of requested actions and the code to satisfy those requests.

Obtain and installing Eclipse

Before you start you need to obtain and install Eclipse. Eclipse is the most known integrated development environment [IDE] for Java. Eclipse is executed by an open source community and is used in several different areas for development environment for Java and Android . Installation of Eclipse requires Java Runtime. To install Eclipse, download the package Eclipse IDE for java Developers from the website http://www.eclipse.org/downloads and uzip it to your local directory. After unzipping the downloaded Eclipse is ready to be used, no additional installation required to precede. How eclipse is ready to use, In this tutorial I’m going to use Eclipse Indigo Service Release1 . Now we can how to install Android SDK plug-in n Eclipse. Before that why I mentioned eclipse version is for installing Android SDK installation and configuration is different in different versions of Eclipse. All you need is a basic knowledge. Its not big think everything is simple with basic computer knowledge.

Installing Android SDK on Eclipse

To start Eclipse double click on the file Eclipse.exe [in Microsoft Windows] in the directory were you unpacked Eclipse. The System will prompt you for a workspace. Workspace is the place there you store your Java projects. Select an Directory where you wish to place the workspace and click OK.







After setting your workspace Eclipse will launch and the screen looks like this







Now we can go ahead for Android SDK plug-in installation. Follow the step by step instructions.

Installing the Android Development Tools[ADT]

Step 1 : Run the Install New software under the help menu

Step 2 : Next window select the site or enter the location of site, click Add button on the next window put name as Android Developer Tools and location as https://dl.ssl.google.com/android/eclipse, this is a secured download as https. Click OK







Step 3: Select software SDK listed on the installation window click next to start download and install







Step 4: Next window shows the installation details. Click finish. Eclipse starts installation by downloading SDK from Google. After installation Eclipse prompt for restart the application click on restart now button.

Configure the Eclipse plug-in

Once the Eclipse is restarted it is time to connect the plug-in to SDK installation. Select preference under the window menu. Click on the Android item in the tree view to the left pane. In the right hand pane, specify the SDK installation location







Once the SDK location is specified there are three other sections that may be configured.

Build: Has options for rebuilding resource automatically. Normal is the default
DDMS : Dalvik Debug monitor is used for peering in to a running VM. These settings specify TCP/IP port numbers used for connecting to a running VM with the debugger and various logging levels and options.
Log Cat: This is the log file created on the underlying Linux kernel. Now the Eclipse environment ready to create Android application . Congrats , welcome to Android world :) .

Building The Android Application

Installation of Android SDK plug-in has been finished. Now how do we going to create a Android project from the coming window. Before that select File menu -> New -> Other, Expand the Android directory from the list select Android project then click next button, That’s all start coding







Click next to start the project

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