Thursday, December 26, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
BlackBerry
BlackBerry cancels device launches, rising inventory costs hurt
NEW DELHI: Mounting inventory has cost BlackBerry about $1.6 billion in the third quarter and has forced the Canadian handset maker to cancel the launch of two new devices.
BlackBerry said the pile up was mainly on account of unsold BlackBerry 10 devices, which was launched earlier this year with much fanfare.
During the third quarter, the company registered hardware sales of 1.9 million BlackBerry smartphones compared to about 3.7 million BlackBerry smartphones in the previous quarter.
Most of the units recognised were BlackBerry 7 devices. "During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the company recorded a primarily non-cash, pre-tax charge against inventory and supply commitments of approximately $1.6 billion, or $1.3 billion after tax, which is primarily attributable to BlackBerry 10 devices," the company said in a filing.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, BlackBerry recorded the Z10 inventory charge of about $934 million, which included a write-down of inventory of approximately $627 million and supply commitments of approximately $307 million.
BlackBerry said it had shipped devices to its carrier and distributor partners to support new and continuing product launches and meet expected levels of end customer demand in the third quarter.
"However, the sell-through levels for BlackBerry 10 smartphones decreased during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 due to the maturing smartphone market and very intense competition," it said.
Additionally, delays in the launch of certain functionality of the BES 10 platform and alternative competitor products in the market have resulted in a slower than anticipated rate of adoption of the BES 10 platform by enterprise customers, it added.
"The company also made the decision to cancel plans to launch two devices to mitigate the identified inventory risk," it said.
BlackBerry has also cancelled its BlackBerry Live event, which has already been hosted 12 times, for 2014.
"BlackBerry events have always been purpose-driven, designed to help get your hands on new products, get familiar with our services, to learn about our future plans and roadmaps, and to demonstrate the powerful capabilities of BlackBerry platforms," it said.
"We've taken a look at how to best meet our goals with BlackBerry events, and today we're announcing that we will not be hosting a BlackBerry Live conference in 2014," it said.
Instead, BlackBerry will engage a line-up of smaller, targeted events taking place all around the world over the next 12 months.
BlackBerry said the pile up was mainly on account of unsold BlackBerry 10 devices, which was launched earlier this year with much fanfare.
During the third quarter, the company registered hardware sales of 1.9 million BlackBerry smartphones compared to about 3.7 million BlackBerry smartphones in the previous quarter.
Most of the units recognised were BlackBerry 7 devices. "During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the company recorded a primarily non-cash, pre-tax charge against inventory and supply commitments of approximately $1.6 billion, or $1.3 billion after tax, which is primarily attributable to BlackBerry 10 devices," the company said in a filing.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, BlackBerry recorded the Z10 inventory charge of about $934 million, which included a write-down of inventory of approximately $627 million and supply commitments of approximately $307 million.
BlackBerry said it had shipped devices to its carrier and distributor partners to support new and continuing product launches and meet expected levels of end customer demand in the third quarter.
"However, the sell-through levels for BlackBerry 10 smartphones decreased during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 due to the maturing smartphone market and very intense competition," it said.
Additionally, delays in the launch of certain functionality of the BES 10 platform and alternative competitor products in the market have resulted in a slower than anticipated rate of adoption of the BES 10 platform by enterprise customers, it added.
"The company also made the decision to cancel plans to launch two devices to mitigate the identified inventory risk," it said.
BlackBerry has also cancelled its BlackBerry Live event, which has already been hosted 12 times, for 2014.
"BlackBerry events have always been purpose-driven, designed to help get your hands on new products, get familiar with our services, to learn about our future plans and roadmaps, and to demonstrate the powerful capabilities of BlackBerry platforms," it said.
"We've taken a look at how to best meet our goals with BlackBerry events, and today we're announcing that we will not be hosting a BlackBerry Live conference in 2014," it said.
Instead, BlackBerry will engage a line-up of smaller, targeted events taking place all around the world over the next 12 months.
LENOVO
Lenovo launches 5-incher Vibe X for Rs.25,999
Chinese handset maker Lenovo has launched another large-size smartphone Vibe X for Rs 25,999 in Indian market after two months of its global launch at IFA
The smartphone features a full HD 5-inch screen and runs on Android 2.2 Jelly Bean operating system. It is powered by 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589T processor.
It boasts of a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera and comes with a 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. Connectivity options include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB 2.0. It packs a 2,000mAh battery and comes in black and silver colour combination.
It measures of 6.9mm, and weighs only 120 gram which makes it lighter than most top-end devices and slimmer than iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S4.
Lenovo launched the Vibe Z with 5.5-inch full-HD display in China which is powered by a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. The dual-SIM device comes with 2GB of RAM, Adreno 330 GPU and runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
The smartphone features a full HD 5-inch screen and runs on Android 2.2 Jelly Bean operating system. It is powered by 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589T processor.
It boasts of a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera and comes with a 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. Connectivity options include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB 2.0. It packs a 2,000mAh battery and comes in black and silver colour combination.
It measures of 6.9mm, and weighs only 120 gram which makes it lighter than most top-end devices and slimmer than iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S4.
Lenovo launched the Vibe Z with 5.5-inch full-HD display in China which is powered by a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. The dual-SIM device comes with 2GB of RAM, Adreno 330 GPU and runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
HTC
HTC Lanches One Max Phablet
HTC lanches One Max with fingerprint scanner at 61,490, also introduces tracking devices fetch
HTC has finally introduced much awaited One Max, its largest and most expensive of One series of phones with a fingerprint scanner in India. The phone is expected to compete with Apple iPhone 5s.
HTC also launched Fetch a tracking device along with One Max for Rs 2,500. This can be paired (connected wirelessly) with any HTC One series phone. As soon as an HTC One owner walks 10 meters beyond the phone, both device and phone will start ringing.
The One Max pahablet (16GB variant) is however available for pre-order online for Rs. 56,490. The device was unveiled in October this year.
HTC One Max features 5.9-inch full-HD LCD display and runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box with HTC's Sense 5.5 UI on top. It is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, with 2GB of RAM.
It comes with 16GB inbuilt storage with support for up to 64GB of additional external storage via microSD card. The device sports HTC's UltraPixel rear camera, along with a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. Like HTC One it has HTC Zoe and HTC BoomSound features.
HTC One Max comes with connectivity options such as 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, DLNA and HTC Connect. The device has large a 3300mAh battery which according to company’s claims can give up to 25 hours of talktime and 585 hours of standby time for 3G networks. It weighs 217 grams.
HTC is offering accessory Fetch keychain at Rs. for the HTC One Max. It allows the users to activate their phones' ringtone within 15 metres by pressing the button on the keychain.
Recently Apple launched iPhone 5s with a fingerprint scanner and HTC One Max is the only other handset with the similar feature.
HTC One Max key specifications
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with Sense 5.5 UI
5.9-inch full-HD LCD display
1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
2GB of RAM
Fingerprint scanner
16GB/ 32GB inbuilt storage variants, expandable up to 64GB via microSD card
164.5x82.5x10.29mm
217 grams.
HTC also launched Fetch a tracking device along with One Max for Rs 2,500. This can be paired (connected wirelessly) with any HTC One series phone. As soon as an HTC One owner walks 10 meters beyond the phone, both device and phone will start ringing.
The One Max pahablet (16GB variant) is however available for pre-order online for Rs. 56,490. The device was unveiled in October this year.
HTC One Max features 5.9-inch full-HD LCD display and runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box with HTC's Sense 5.5 UI on top. It is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, with 2GB of RAM.
It comes with 16GB inbuilt storage with support for up to 64GB of additional external storage via microSD card. The device sports HTC's UltraPixel rear camera, along with a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. Like HTC One it has HTC Zoe and HTC BoomSound features.
HTC One Max comes with connectivity options such as 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, DLNA and HTC Connect. The device has large a 3300mAh battery which according to company’s claims can give up to 25 hours of talktime and 585 hours of standby time for 3G networks. It weighs 217 grams.
HTC is offering accessory Fetch keychain at Rs. for the HTC One Max. It allows the users to activate their phones' ringtone within 15 metres by pressing the button on the keychain.
Recently Apple launched iPhone 5s with a fingerprint scanner and HTC One Max is the only other handset with the similar feature.
HTC One Max key specifications
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with Sense 5.5 UI
5.9-inch full-HD LCD display
1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
2GB of RAM
Fingerprint scanner
16GB/ 32GB inbuilt storage variants, expandable up to 64GB via microSD card
164.5x82.5x10.29mm
217 grams.
APPLE
Apple, China Mobile in pact sell iphones.
Apple on Sunday announced a deal with China Mobile, the world's biggest wireless carrier, to sell iPhone in China.
In a joint statement, Apple and China Mobile said the iPhone 5s and 5c models will go on sale in Apple and China Mobile stores beginning on Friday, Jan. 17. China Mobile customers can pre-register for phones starting Wednesday Dec. 25.
“Apple’s iPhone is very much loved by millions of customers around the world,” said Xi Guohua, Chairman of China Mobile. “We know there are many China Mobile customers and potential new customers who are anxiously awaiting the incredible combination of iPhone on China Mobile’s leading network.”
Apple chief executive Tim Cook said that "China is an extremely important market for Apple and our partnership with China Mobile presents us the opportunity to bring iPhone to the customers of the world's largest network."
He said "iPhone customers in China are an enthusiastic and rapidly growing group, and we can't think of a better way to welcome in the Chinese New Year than getting an iPhone into the hands of every China Mobile customer who wants one."
Negotiations between Apple and China Mobile took years, with one key hurdle reportedly being the US firm's demand for sales volume guarantees.
In a joint statement, Apple and China Mobile said the iPhone 5s and 5c models will go on sale in Apple and China Mobile stores beginning on Friday, Jan. 17. China Mobile customers can pre-register for phones starting Wednesday Dec. 25.
“Apple’s iPhone is very much loved by millions of customers around the world,” said Xi Guohua, Chairman of China Mobile. “We know there are many China Mobile customers and potential new customers who are anxiously awaiting the incredible combination of iPhone on China Mobile’s leading network.”
Apple chief executive Tim Cook said that "China is an extremely important market for Apple and our partnership with China Mobile presents us the opportunity to bring iPhone to the customers of the world's largest network."
He said "iPhone customers in China are an enthusiastic and rapidly growing group, and we can't think of a better way to welcome in the Chinese New Year than getting an iPhone into the hands of every China Mobile customer who wants one."
Negotiations between Apple and China Mobile took years, with one key hurdle reportedly being the US firm's demand for sales volume guarantees.
Merry Chrristmass
MERRY CHRISTMASS
‘Adaptxt, the Keyboard app from KeyPoint Technologies welcomes the festive spirit by introducing the special Adaptxt Christmas Keyboard theme for Android smartphones which is in line with the festive celebrations spread all across the world. The theme is designed to let you get into the celebratory mood on the auspicious “festival of love and brotherhood”.
The visually brilliant Christmas theme is designed with a combination of vibrant colour scheme, which captures the essence of the festival in its full might. Free to download from the Google Play Store, theAdaptxt intelligent keyboard add, and the Christmas theme, let you soak up Christmas celebrations in the best of spirit.
The special Christmas theme, a unique feature of Adaptxt, allows the users to customize the colour combinations of the keyboard, in line with the spirit associated with Christmas making it a pertinent expression of the celebratory season. With the colour customization option, the user can either save the new theme or reset back to the existing theme from the Keyboard customization window as well, giving them complete control on the application utility.
The visually brilliant Christmas theme is designed with a combination of vibrant colour scheme, which captures the essence of the festival in its full might. Free to download from the Google Play Store, theAdaptxt intelligent keyboard add, and the Christmas theme, let you soak up Christmas celebrations in the best of spirit.
The special Christmas theme, a unique feature of Adaptxt, allows the users to customize the colour combinations of the keyboard, in line with the spirit associated with Christmas making it a pertinent expression of the celebratory season. With the colour customization option, the user can either save the new theme or reset back to the existing theme from the Keyboard customization window as well, giving them complete control on the application utility.
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MCAfee Identifies 12 Scams of christmass
MCAfee identifies "12 scams of christmass"
Industry estimates suggest that In India, out of 150 million internet users around 10 million internet users are shopping online. A report by ASSOCHAM states that e-shopping during festive season in India for 2013 has witnessed a 65% increase in comparison to last year for products like mobile phones, e-tablets, consumer electronics, home appliances, home decor, furnishings, apparels, etc. Though banks and various agencies are repeatedly propagating the cause of safe online transactions remains a potential challenge in India.
“The potential for identity theft increases as consumers share personal information across multiple devices that are often under protected,” said, Michelle Dennedy, Vice president and Chief Privacy Officer at McAfee. “Understanding criminals’ mindsets and being aware of how they try to take advantage of consumers can help ensure that we use our devices the way they were intended – to enhance our lives, not jeopardize them.”
To help consumers stay alert for greedy Grinches as they surf the web for holiday travel deals and seek out gifts for their loved ones, McAfee has identified this year’s top “12 Scams of Christmas”:
1) Not-So-Merry Mobile Apps—Official-looking software for holiday shopping, including those that feature celebrity or company endorsements, could be malicious, designed to steal or send out your personal data. Criminals can redirect incoming calls and messages, offering them the chance to bypass two-step authentication systems where the second step involves sending a code to a mobile device.
2) Holiday Mobile SMS Scams—FakeInstaller tricks Android users into thinking it is a legitimate installer for an application and then quickly takes advantage of the unrestricted access to smartphones, sending SMS messages to premium rate numbers without the user’s consent.
3) Hot Holiday Gift Scams—Advertisements that offer deals on must-have items, such as PS4 or Xbox One, might be too good to be true. Clever crooks will post dangerous links, phony contests on social media sites, and send phishing emails to entice viewers to reveal personal information or download malware onto their devices.
4) Seasonal Travel Scams—Phony travel deal links and notifications are common, as are hackers waiting to steal your identity upon arrival. When logging into an infected PC with an email username and password, scammers can install keylogging spyware, keycatching hardware, and more. A hotel’s Wi-Fi may claim that you need to install software before using it and instead infect your computer with malware if you “agree.”
5) Dangerous E-Seasons Greetings—Legitimate-looking e-cards wishing friends “Season’s Greetings” can cause unsuspecting users to download “Merry Malware” such as a Trojan or other virus after clicking a link or opening an attachment.
6) Deceptive Online Games—Before your kids are glued to their newly downloaded games, be wary of the games’ sources. Many sites offering full-version downloads of Grand Theft Auto, for example, are often laden with malware, and integrated social media pages can expose gamers, too.
7) Shipping Notifications Shams—Phony shipping notifications can appear to be from a mailing service alerting you to an update on your shipment, when in reality, they are scams carrying malware and other harmful software designed to infect your computer or device.
8) Bogus Gift Cards—An easy go-to gift for the holidays, gift cards can be promoted via deceptive ads, especially on Facebook, Twitter, or other social sites, that claim to offer exclusive deals on gift cards or packages of cards and can lead consumers to purchase phony ones online.
9) Holiday SMiShing—During the holidays, SMiShing is commonly seen in gift card messages, where scammers pose as banks or credit card companies asking you to confirm information for “security purposes”. Some even include the first few digits of your credit card number in the SMS message to fool you into a false sense of safety.
10) Fake Charities—Donating to charities is common this time of year for many looking to help the less fortunate. However, cybercriminals capitalize on this generosity, especially during natural disaster events, and set up fake charity sites and pocket the donations.
11) Romance Scams—With so many niche dating sites now available to Internet users, it can be difficult to know exactly who the person is behind the screen. Many messages sent from an online friend can include phishing scams, where the person accesses your personal information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.
12) Phony E-Tailers—The convenience of online shopping does not go unnoticed by cyber scrooges. With so many people planning to shop online, scammers set up phony e-commerce sites to steal your money and personal data.
To keep consumers protected and ensure a happy holiday season, McAfee has shared additional safety tips which include reviewing mobile apps carefully before downloading.
It also recommends checking the comments section and confirm the app’s legitimacy directly with the parties that the software claims are involved.
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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Coming to India in first week of january. Price Below 25,000.
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Samsung which is learnt to be planning more investment in India has launched Galaxy Grand 2 phablet, the successor of Galaxy Grand at a price expected to be below Rs 25,000.
Galaxy Grand 2 was globally unveiled in November. Though the company has not revealed the exact price of the device, according to the sources it could be priced between Rs 22,000 and Rs 25,000. The will hit the Indian market in the first week of January.
The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 will be available in Black, Pink and White colour variants in select regions.
The dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 features a 5.2-inch HD TFT display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels and runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor alongside 1.5GB of RAM. It measures 146.8x75.3x8.9mm and weighs about 163 grams.
It comes with an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera accompanied by an LED flash and a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 8GB inbuilt storage, which can be expanded up to 64GB through microSD card. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB and 3G (HSPA+) as connectivity options. The Galaxy Grand 2 comes with a 2600mAh battery which according to company’s claims can offer up to 17 hours of talktime.
Samsung has popular apps like Story Album, which can organise pictures by timelines; S Translator, company's proprietary translation service. It also comes preloaded with S Travel, for travel details; Samsung Hub, its content service for music, videos and games.
Samsung launched Club Samsung for its Indian infotainment content. It is digital entertainment store featuring 400,000 songs, 5,000 movies, 500 gigs and live TV with around 90 channels.
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