Seeqnce & Kolaz on Mega (Future TV)

Install Google+ iOS On iPod Touch & iPad

After discovering that Google+ app on iOS only supports iPhone 3 – 3G and 4 but not the iTouch and iPad i was really disappointed but thanks to i-FunBox there is a way after all and its working fine tested it on iTouch 2G – 3G – 4G and iPad 1G. Here is how:

Download i-FunBox and run it remember you need to have your iDevice jailbroken and Appsync installed from Cydia. Choose your iDevice from the left pane and then click on the “install app” button on the main toolbar browse to the saved location of the Google+ app and select it… your done app installed and working flawlessly.

Files need it:

i-FunBox

Google+

your set to go!

Quick Analysis of the latest mobile handsets figures world wide

1- Nokia is still holding 1st position in Smartphones and mobile sales in a shy growth among all vendors but still holding strong

2- LG has a negative growth by -9.6% in 1st Q 2011 compared 2 1st Q 2010 (not surprising) still holding 3rd position in top mobile vendors

3- In Smartphone category Samsung has a growth of 350% in 1st Q 2011 compared to 1st Q 2010, Ranked 2nd in top mobile vendors

4- Apple market grew in mobile handsets 114.9% in 1st Q 2011 compared to 1st Q 2010 giving it the biggest growth among vendors

Source: IDC

Shopping Spree turned into a Nokia addiction

Today turned out to be a Nokia day by far, it started with one C7 and didn’t take allot of time for my colleagues to realize that was THE mobile for them, so i ended up playing with 5 C7 during today along side my trusty companion the N8.

It stared with an advice to one of my colleagues at work that he needs to check the C7 before making a decision to switch from his BB curve to BB Torch (YUKKK) it took him 1 picture and 3 lines to fall in love instantly with the Nokia C7 and ordered it on the spot, now GOD is happy of me because i converted one lost soul from BB to Nokia. It was only moments for the rest to follow, with 2 Samsung Wave users recently bought to other Nokia users all fell in love with the C7 and here was the tragedy for me… i had to setup and teach all 5 new comers on the phone but at the end of the day it was pure fun for me.

Now back to the shopping spree, with the holidays around the corner what better time to reward yourself or your loved ones (me for instance ) with a valuable gift, 2 choices are available now and 2 others are waving to you in the horizons. Nokia has released in the Lebanese market a while ago successfully the N8 (580$ max with warranty) and this week the C7 also has had an excellent release (450$ max with warranty) both running the fast and responsive Symbian^3, also the E7 and the C6-01 will be released soon expecting also a market take over by the C6-01.

I wont review the devices, many reviews out there to read but we can say for sure that both were sold out from the market in no time, giving Nokia a very strong come back to the Lebanese market improving its leadership again and again. Be sure when buying the devices you get the Nokia Care warranty units.

I dont want to end this article without saying something to my N8 who is sitting next to me watching what i am writing word by word: I love u

 

Nokia N8

BIS 3.0 Upgrade Scheduled for EMEA March 14th

It looks like Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are getting the BIS 3.0 upgrade this weekend. This is a highly anticipated BIS upgrade because it will bring 2-way Gmail sync and other changes.  The update is expected to arrive during a scheduled maintenance for March 14th.

BlackBerry Internet Service v2.8 upgrade to BlackBerry Internet Service v3.0

Impact: BlackBerry Internet Service subscribers may be unable to send or receive messages, use the BlackBerry Internet Service web site, or perform activities such as creating new accounts, accessing their Internet mailbox, integrating third-party email accounts, or viewing email attachments during the maintenance.

Wireless service providers and device resellers may be unable to use BlackBerry administration web sites or perform activities such as creating subscriber accounts or provisioning services for subscribers during the maintenance. [0214]

Ticket Number: BBCHG45911
Change Window Start Date and Time: 14 March 2010 4:00 AM Beirut Time
Change Window End Date and Time: 14 March 2010 8:00 AM Beirut Time
Estimated Duration of Service Impact: 4 hour(s)
Subscribers Affected: 100% (estimated)

Nokia N900 in Lebanon Officialy Soon

Nokia N900 the first Maemo device from Nokia has hit the market world wide but due to some technical and logistic market needs it wasn’t scheduled to be released in Lebanon same as the Booklet 3G netbook from the same manufacturer.

This was considered as a bad decision by Nokia fans and tech gurus in Lebanon which have the right to see this device in their market as any other market world wide, such decision was tackled for a while and especially after Nokia World 2009 with Nokia Levant team in order to convince them on the need to have an official release for N900 in Lebanon and that this step will cut the road on Gray Market release of the device that will cause allot of problems to the consumers whiling to buy it with absence of proper certified technical support.

The coordination and constant follow up with Nokia Levant on this issue have succeed and the release of the N900 in Lebanon is now a reality, the device will hit the Lebanese market soon with full technical support from Nokia Care Centers. Expect updates very soon on price tag and also a full review for the first Lebanese N900 device.

Thank you Nokia Levant and Nokia Lebanon team for being the pillar in supporting the demands of the Lebanese market.

Update 12/01/2010: 1st review is on check it out N900: First Impressions and the 2nd review N900: Physical Aspect

Update 15/01/2010: Nokia N900 retail price for the Lebanese market is 600$ make sure u get an authentic Nokia Lebanon sales package by checking the Nokia Care Warranty in the Box.

A new Authorized Nokia distributor in Lebanon

A new Authorized Nokia Distributor in Lebanon has started its operation along side with Meatel and FCC. The company has a promising future in delivering Nokia products in a professional way to the consumer and so far it had an excellent 1st month.

GoMobile will bring a new perspective to consumer brand relation that was absent in the past with the first two Nokia Authorized distributors. Note that Nokia has launched its Nokia Care Center in Lebanon which has unified the care and after sales services in one center under the supervision of Nokia itself. With currently two branches one in Ashrafiyeh / Sessin and the second on Zalka Highway Nokia Care will offer many important after sales services, help and training without forgetting for sure the phone repairs (if you need it) all with specially trained certified staff by Nokia. You can also find all Nokia accessories and documentation.

Keep an eye on GoMobile and for your inquiries you can reach them on 01498004.

Nokia sets key financial targets, Devices, Services for 2010

Helsinki, Finland – Today, at its annual Capital Markets Day event, Nokia set key targets and forecasts for the company and its industry for 2010. Senior company executives outlined how Nokia’s focus on execution combined with its core competitive advantages, position the company to achieve and sustain broad-based success in the mobile devices market. At the event, Nokia also demonstrated significant improvements to its forthcoming version of the Symbian user interface.
Nokia CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, highlighted Nokia’s focus on user experience, stating: “In 2010, we will drive user experience improvements, and the progress we make will take the Symbian user interface to a new level. As an operating system, Symbian has reach and flexibility like no other platform, and we have measures in place to push smartphones down to new price points globally, while growing margins. I see great opportunity for Nokia to capture new growth in our industry, by creating what we expect to be the world’s biggest platform for services on the mobile.”
Nokia CFO, Timo Ihamuotila, described Nokia’s view of the industry and competitive environment: “Going into 2010, the overall mobile devices market is stabilizing and it is growing more in the areas where Nokia has competitive advantages. We believe that by executing on the operational priorities we have set, Nokia will be competitive in both mobile phones and smartphones and will improve its value share.”
Targets and forecasts for Nokia and the mobile device industry
- Nokia expects industry mobile device volumes to be up approximately 10% in 2010, compared to 2009.
- Nokia targets its mobile device volume market share to be flat in 2010, compared to 2009.
- Nokia targets lower average selling price (ASP) erosion of its mobile devices in 2010, compared to recent years.
- Nokia targets to increase its mobile device value market share slightly in 2010, compared to 2009.
- Nokia targets non-IFRS* operating expenses in Devices & Services of approximately EUR 5.7 billion in 2010.
- Nokia targets bringing Devices & Services non-IFRS* research and development expenses below 10% of net sales in 2010.
- Nokia targets Devices & Services non-IFRS* operating margin of 12% to 14% in 2010.
- Nokia continues to target Services net sales of EUR 2 billion or more in 2011.
- Nokia continues to target to have 300 million active users for its services by the end of 2011.
Targets and forecasts for Nokia Siemens Networks and the mobile and fixed infrastructure and related services market
- Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks expect a flat market in euro terms for the mobile and fixed infrastructure and related services market in 2010, compared to 2009.
- Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks target for Nokia Siemens Networks to grow faster than the market in 2010.
- Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks continue to target Nokia Siemens Networks to reduce its non-IFRS* annualized operating expenses and production overheads by EUR 500 million by the end of 2011, compared to the end of 2009.
- Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks target Nokia Siemens Networks non- IFRS* operating margin of breakeven to 2% in 2010.
Additional financial targets
- Nokia and NAVTEQ target NAVTEQ operating margin to be higher than Devices & Services operating margin in 2010, on a non-IFRS* basis.
- Nokia targets its financial income and expense to be approximately EUR 250 million expense in 2010.
Nokia Devices & Services operational priorities
In addition to providing its key financial targets, Nokia also outlined key Devices & Services operational priorities for 2010. These are:
- Improve our user experience;
- Re-engineer our Symbian user interface; deliver a major product milestone before mid-year 2010, and another major product milestone before the end of 2010;
- Deliver our first Maemo 6-powered mobile computer, with an iconic user experience, in the second half of 2010;
- Significantly increase the proportion of touch and/or QWERTY devices in our smartphone portfolio;
- Scale up our Services business by expanding geographically and in partnership with more operators;
- Provide third party developers with better tools to create applications and content for our Ovi ecosystem;
- Further optimize the industry’s lowest cost end-to-end business model in Mobile Phones; and
- Continue to build on our affordable and localized services offerings for emerging market consumers.

Nokia’s New hit phones released in the Lebanese market

Finally 2 of the latest Nokia phones have been released in the Lebanese market, the 2 new babies from Nokia are the N97 mini and the E72. The long awaited handsets are available in the Lebanese market trough Nokia’s dealers Meatel, FCC and their latest addition GoMobile.

I got the chance to see the N97 mini in Nokia World 2009 that took place in Stuttgart, Germany when it was revealed by Anssi Vanjoki the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Markets unit in Nokia. The name and the shape of the device maybe related to the N97 but the phone takes you totally into a deferent experience.

Update: Check it out the First Impression Review on the N97 mini by AllAboutNokia blog.
Update: Ant1 just finished an excellent review on the N97mini Part 1: Physical Aspect on AllAboutNokia Blog.

The E72 successor of the successful best seller E71 has also endured many great modifications you can read about it in this great review by AllAboutNokia blog.

The N97mini is available for the price of 599$ retail VAT Included colored Garnet and the E72 is available for 499$ retail VAT Included and colored Topez Brown.

You can find both phones in all stores, please make sure you get the official Nokia Care warranty when you buy them.

New Nokia blog in town… check it out

Dear readers, a new blog has emerged from the ashes of Lebanon’s technology, a very serious blog on all what you need to know about Nokia. What makes this blog deferent then the ones we usually read is that first of all its 100% Lebanese and second the blog’s owner is a passionate tech friend who lives on that stuff. All the reviews are 100% made in Lebanon and he so far not only he surpassed others but he proved that with all his limited resources he can have something to say about the newest tech creations.

check it: http://www.allaboutnokia.com

Cheers Ant1! keep it up…