Sony Ericsson w995 packs many features. It is fully loaded with connectivity options, the biggest screen on a Sony Ericsson feature phone, GPS, Wi-Fi and a great user interface. A balanced combination of music and imaging, the phone has a 8.1 mega pixel camera with auto focus, LED flash, geo-tagging, face detection. Wi-Fi with DLNA support and Bluetooth (with A2DP) and USB v2.0 are other helpful features of this phone. The phone has a Walkman 4.0 music player with Shake control and SensMe and an Accelerometer sensor. The phone has brushed metal body parts and offers quad-band GSM and dual-band HSDPA.

It has a 2.6 inch screen with 256K-colour TFT display of QVGA resolution. It offers WQVGA video recording at 30fps and has built-in GPS with A-GPS functionality. It has 118MB of internal memory and M2 memory expansion (8GB card included). As for audio, the Sony Ericsson w995 has stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack along with a kickstand. It also offers FM radio with RDS and multi-tasking support. Smart dialling, a comfortable keypad and nice sliding mechanism are other features of the phone. TrackID music recognition, picture editor/blogging, YouTube mode, organizer and a voice memo/dial are other features of the phone. However, the phone does not have an infrared port and its video recording limited to WQVGA. It does not have lens protection, no DivX/XviD video support and no office document viewer. All in all, an attractive phone, Sony Ericsson w995 packs many features and is a delight to use.

Sony Ericsson has recently announced its new smartphone called Idou. This one is more like a converged device because it combines the power of a CyberShot camera with the functionality of a smartphone. The most amazing feature of the Idou is its 12 megapixel auto focus camera that can give you stunning images at an unprecedented resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels. Now there is no need to buy and carry a Cybershot separately if you crave for high quality images on the move. The Idou itself can do the task.

Apart from being the first smartphone with 12MP camera the Idou is the first one to run on the brand new open source Symbian user interface that is still in its development phase at the Symbian Foundation. The Sony-Ericsson Idou is not the actual name of the phone. It is the code name of the device and is still being developed by Sony Ericsson. According to the company the Idou will be finalised by the second half of 2009 and will hit the consumer market that time only. The Sony-Ericsson Idou is expected to offer unique user interface with all the necessary functions built into it. Below are the main tech specs of the Idou:

• Supports both 2G and 3G networks
• 3.5 inches (360 x 640 pixels) touchscreen display
• GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, USB, HSCSD enabled
• Geo-tagging
• 12 MP (4000 x 3000) pixels autofocus camera with xenon flash and face and smile detection technology
• Secondary VGA camera for video call
• RSS reader, web browser, MMS, SMS, e-mail and instant messaging
• Audio/Video player and stereo FM radio with RDS

Ericsson has recently launched a new and innovative social networking portfolio for mobile network operators that will offer easy sharing of user generated data content across different networks. There are two main services that contribute to this innovative social networking platform, namely, Pixl8r and the Social Media Portal.

The Pixl8r is developed to bolster the functionality of photo sharing portals like Flickr. It’s an open standard solution that will allow photo sharing in real time. Now the subscribers can easily share social media across different web sites. They will also receive SMS notification regarding their friend’s activities irrespective of the network. The Pixl8r compatible service will be delivered via Social Media Portal. The Social Media Portal easily connects the user to the social web using any mobile phone, even non-Sony-Ericsson phones like the Samsung SGH-480 Tocco. The best thing is that it does not require any download on the client side and thus it’s easy to use and encourages posting of user generated content in diverse online communities. If the portal offers services like personal storage, unified messaging or synchronisation then all the data is automatically backed up. The Social Media Portal paired with Pixl8r offer the operators all the tools that are required to become a part of the social web.

“The social web is a dynamic, continuously evolving ecosystem that offers exciting new revenue opportunities for operators. Ericsson can deliver the tools to allow community services to be delivered under operator brands that work together with the leading web communities,” says Laurence McDonald, Vice President, Consumer and Business Applications, Ericsson.

Telcel, one of the leading mobile operators, is now offering the Sony Ericsson W760i with the Zeemote JS1 Controller. The W760i is a nice walkman mobile phone from Sony Ericsson that has got awesome features and astonishing acoustics. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera, built-in GPS receiver, 3G (HSDPA) connectivity, stereo Bluetooth support and 2.2-inch QVGA screen that delivers high resolution graphics and vibrant colours. The Zeemote JS1 Wireless Controller is an easy to use handheld device that can be used to enjoy exceptional gaming on a mobile device. It has a thumb stick and four different trigger buttons that can be used to assign different functions.

This new combo of Sony Ericsson W760i and Zeemote JS1 Controller will offer mobile gamers a whole new exciting way to control their device while playing. The Zeemote JS1 Controller will make the game play on the Sony-Ericsson W760i more enjoyable and easy, and the best thing is that it gets connected to the phone via Bluetooth. So there are no wiring restrictions. You can just put the Sony Ericsson W760i in front and concentrate on handling the wireless remote.

According to a Sony Ericsson official, “The Sony Ericsson W760i coupled with the Zeemote JS1 controller provides more control and more fun for a powerful 3D and full mobile gaming experience on the gorgeous 2.2 inch display of the W760i. The W760i combined with the Zeemote JS1 controller offers our users the best gaming experience in the market.”

One can find numerous smartphones of different companies in the market nowadays running on different operating systems. Every smartphone has its own features and supports applications according to its operating system, like Symbian or Windows Mobile. This however creates a problem at some point of time because of the lack of cross-compatibility. The application programming interfaces (APIs) developed for one smartphone may not be suitable for some other smartphone.

To address such issues Ericsson wants to develop a common platform for the development of Application Programming Interfaces or APIs. The company is eager to help in defining a common set of APIs so that a number of programmes and services can be used on different smartphones, like using applications from the Symbian run Nokia N96 on a BlackBerry RIM OS. Ericsson wants to improve the global communication services and aims to bring Internet speed to mobile phones and provide Internet companies with access to open mobile APIs and create mash ups.

This is, however, still only a concept and is not materialised or implemented in any manner. It may take several more years to launch such a common API, but once developed, it will have a substantial impact on the smartphone industry. The smartphone makers will be able to develop in-depth relationships with all of the major mobile operators and yes the smartphone users will also get advantage of that.

Like other major IT companies, Intel and Ericsson have also decided to take a step towards securing the data on a stolen or missing laptop. The two IT giants have joined hands to implement the SMS based data theft protection. Ericsson will now be integrating Intel’s Anti-Theft PC Protection technology into its mobile broadband modules, which will enable the IT department to lock a missing or stolen laptop remotely just by sending a text-message to the laptop. A few days back Lenovo and Phoenix Technologies have also implemented a similar type of SMS based data protection.

When the laptop owner or the IT department sends the text message to a notebook or laptop it will be received via mobile broadband module and will be transferred to Intel’s Anti-Theft PC Protection Technology. While hard drives or USB sticks, like the Verbatim 47338 Business Secure device, have long had extensive security counter measures, the same cannot necessarily be said for laptops. Fortunately this new technology plans to change that. After sending the text message, the technology will automatically send a ‘Poison Pill’ to disable the PC and once the laptop again gets into the hands of the authorized person the IT department can enable it using a special password. However, this whole security plan has certain limitations. If the laptop’s OS is disabled or if it’s been shut down then it is necessary that the machine is connected to an AC power outlet to use Intel’s technology. If the laptop is running on the battery then it must be ‘Awake’ and connected to a LAN/WAN so that the ‘Poison Pill’ can be delivered.

To overcome these limitations the IT department can set some security policy which will initiate the Intel technology if there are repeated log-on failures or if the laptop has been taken off from the corporate networks or central servers for a prolonged period.

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The Memory Stick Micro M2 is a viable solution for increasing the storage needs of the latest innovative mobile devices. The M2 memory stick can be used with mobile phones, as well as products compatible with the Memory Stick PRO, because of its dual-voltage feature. The small but potent card can go well with all the Memory Stick PRO products that operate at 3.3 volts. The ultra small card is also compatible with the Sony Playstation 3 and most Sony Ericsson mobile phones. Moreover, you will also get an adapter with the M2 that can be utilized with the memory stick slots.

You can depend on the M2 to transfer the data with speed and accuracy by simply inserting it into the adapter. The versatile memory stick card is as small as one-quarter of the PRO Duo, with a thickness of 1.2mm and weight of 1 gram (approx.). To be more specific, it is 12.5 x 15 x 1.2 mm in terms of dimension and provides a minimum write speed of 15 Mbps. You can trust the memory stick micro M2 for perfect functioning in the temperatures ranging from -25C to 85C.

If you own one of the Sony Ericsson phones (compatible with M2), then memory stick M2 is the ideal way of enhancing the scope of your device. So check out the compatibility list to see if you can avail the benefits of the valuable M2.

Sony Ericsson’s Walkman range is well known for its versatile models. To continue its series of attractive and innovative gadgets, the company has now announced another phone: the W705. As a mobile Walkman phone, the W705 is a Wi-Fi and DLNA certified device that offers great music and video sources. Additionally, Sony Ericsson has also designed a wireless home audio system that enhances the scope of this shake control phone.

With attributes like TrackID, PlayNow and SenseMe, the W705 can easily be compared to other Sony-Ericsson handsets, like the Sony-Ericsson W980i, in terms of sound quality. While the TrackID is a music recognition application, the PlayNow arena provides access to wallpapers, ring tones and DRM- free music tracks. You can also create your own playlists in accordance with your mood with the SenseMe feature. Moreover, it has a 4 GB memory that is large enough for storing as many as 3900 tracks.
The 2.4- inch screen is perfect for viewing emails and websites. You can also do a direct search of your favourite online music and YouTube videos. Other specifications of W705 include a 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio and automatic rotation ability.

To further increase the scope of music, you have the MBS-900 that is a mobile audio system for the W705. The easy to use 2.1 audio system and built-in audio receiver are capable of serving you well.

If you are tempted to buy the W705, you will have to wait for its launch in the early 2009 but when it is released you can buy the Sony Ericsson W705 here.

The Sony Ericsson C902 is a smartphone for those who take photography seriously. It features a 5.0 mega pixel autofocus camera which offers jaw dropping clarity and rich colours. This phone is an ideal choice if you are looking for versatility at an affordable cost. The image clarity of this phone is similar to the cybershot images.

Apart from this, the Sony Ericsson C902 has some very impressive looks too. With a total weight of 107g this phone carries lots of features. In order to enhance its grace, a metal casing is used been while maintaining its sleek form factor. Although the Sony-Ericsson C902 Cybershot looks like a normal bar, its slide-up lens cover looks very impressive. The sliding action is incredibly smooth and has a distinct feel at both the opened and closed end. The decent keypad, well placed D-pad and easy to use adjacent controls make this set ergonomically good.

The following are the tech specs of C902:

• 5 MP autofocus camera with unique active lens cover and touch controls
• Smile detection, image stabilizer and geo-tagging
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSDPA
• Media Center, Smart search, Manage Messages and extended TrackID
• Scratch resistant 2″ TFT 256K colors display
• FM radio with RDS
• Bluetooth with A2DP
• Enhanced sound quality and image clarity

It’s hard to find any grey area except the small screen size. But it does not affect the glamour of the phone. You carry this one and there are hardly any chances that you are left unnoticed.

Does your mobile phone leave a lot to be desired? If yes, then it might be time to go for a new very impressive model that just hit the market. One of these happening gadgets is the Sony Ericsson W890.

The first thing that strikes one’s mind hearing when hearing of a Sony Ericsson gadget is music, on account of the many music phones released by the company. But the Sony Ericsson W890 is a master of all, not just music, with its excellent style, incomparable appearance, and fantastic features. Once you check the Sony-Ericsson W890i out, you won’t be able to stay away. While checking up on the product, you’ll find it naturally includes fast paced and advanced 3G technology. Its integrated 3.15 megapixel camera will also make you jump off your seat with its high resolution images and snapshots. The battery is equally high-end, offering a rather long 9 and an half hours of talking time, and 360 hours of standby time.

Despite being far more than just a music phone, the Sony Ericsson handset doesn’t neglect its musical duties either. Using memory stick micro memory card, the device’s memory is expandable by up to 2GB, on top of the 32 MB of integrated memory. In addition to playing music, the mobile, with its 2.0 inch TFT display, includes internet access and Bluetooth. Overall, it is the perfect option for those who are quality and brand conscious.