Nokia Announces More Exclusive Apps for Lumia Handsets - MobilEgypt

At the CTIA Wireless 2012 conference in New Orleans, US, Nokia announced a new series of applications available for its Windows Phone-powered handsets in the Lumia series. These apps, meant to provide users with appealing, locally relevant software on their devices, arrive on smartphones as the result of the various exclusive partnerships that the company has signed with industry leaders. “With Nokia Lumia smartphones now available in 48 markets, developers are rapidly recognizing the business opportunities and creating their best work for our consumers,” Marco Argenti, SVP, Nokia Developer Experience, stated. The newly announced apps for Lumia devices range from games and sport software to lifestyle and finance applications, entertainment, news, productivity and more. The list of software includes the PGA Tour app, which will be exclusively available on Nokia Lumia devices for 12 months from launch. Additionally, Nokia’s Windows Phone devices will receive the ESPN Hub exclusively until May 2013. A Windows Phone version of the ESPN Fantasy Football app will arrive on these handsets in fall. Nokia’s Lumia users will also receive access to apps such as Angry Birds Space from Rovio, as well as FIFA, Madden NFL, NBA Jam, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, Mirror's Edge and Yahtzee from EA. A Groupon Windows Phone application will be exclusively available on Lumia devices for 6 months, while Tripdots will feature a 3-month exclusivity period on these devices. Nokia and PayPal are working together on the release of an application for Windows Phone, to enable secure payment capabilities on Lumia devices. Additionally, an AOL Entertainment Hub will feature six-month exclusivity on these handsets, with access to radio stations via SHOUTcast, streaming of music albums with AOL's Listening Party, and more. "The live tiles on Nokia Lumia helped us create an awesome app that makes it easy to stay in the know on what's happening in Film, TV, Radio, Concerts and Music right from your home screen," said Sol Lipman, Director of Mobile First products at AOL. A Time Magazine app for Windows Phone is also in the works, along with Newsweek - The Daily Beast app for Windows Phone. Last but not least, there will also be a Box app for Windows Phone arriving on Nokia’s mobile devices, the company announced. "We believe that Windows Phone will play a meaningful role in enhancing mobile productivity across businesses of all sizes, and we're excited to work with Nokia to bring an unparalleled experience for both users and IT to its Lumia smartphones," Matthew Self, VP of Platform Engineering at Box, stated.

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Nokia City Lens for Windows Phone Arrives in Beta - MobilEgypt

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia is ramping up to offer some more appealing application to its Windows Phone users, the latest of them being Nokia City Lens. Released in a beta version, the mobile application is meant to provide users with an augmented reality interface to find places in cities they do not yet know. The app will provide users with info on restaurants and other places, while also delivering driving or walking directions to them, and the like. It doesn’t matter whether you are in a new city or in your hometown. The app will prove as useful when trying to find a specific location, Nokia notes. All you’d have to do is to fire up the software and look at the city through the phone’s camera. The augmented reality interface will overlay info on places on the real world imagery. As soon as you have decided on heading to a specific location, simply tap in on the screen, and walking directions will immediately pop up. At the same time, the application will enable users to make reservations straight from the phone , and will also deliver additional details on the locale. Through Nokia City Lens, all the places that you are looking for are instantly accessible, the handset vendor notes. Some of the main features of the mobile application include: Locate your destination, your way - See what’s nearby the way that works best for you—whether through a camera view, list view, or maps view —including landmarks, restaurants, hotels, shops and more. Get the details - Gather the information about a chosen spot—all at a glance. Simply tap to call for more info, read a review, or view detailed descriptions to learn everything you need to know before you go. Share your location - With just one tap on your phone, you can share your destination with friends via social networks, SMS, or email. Quickly spread the word of where you’ll be and how to quickly get there. Save your searches - City Lens saves your recent searches so you can look up one of your last favorite spots in just seconds. It’s a great way to jog your memory and save time—all in an instant. You can learn some more info on the software in the video embedded below. All those interested in getting the app for a spin should head over to the Nokia Beta Labs to find it.

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Boost Mobile's HTC Evo Design 4G hands on - MobilEgypt

NEW ORLEANS--If you remember the original HTC Evo Design 4G for Sprint, clear your mind of that as you contemplate this version for Boost Mobile. While the two handsets resemble each other, there are some marked differences. First, Boost's Design 4G runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, an OS upgrade. Second, it lacks the slide-out QWERTY keyboard so characteristic of the original Design 4G on Sprint. The phone still retains some girth, though; it's pretty thick. It might be a little too thick, but that really comes down to personal preference. It also has HTC's characteristic classy styling, and keeps the matte aluminum stripe on the back of the phone. Our team only had a few minutes to check out the phone before we were ushered out of the demo room, but I did register the 4-inch qHD touch screen and 5-megapixel rear-facing camera. There's a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera as well. The Design 4G also has a 1.2GHz processor. It'll cost $299.99 on May 31. I was a big fan of the original Evo 4G for Sprint, and although I think the Boost version is a little thick around the middle for not having a keyboard, I'm looking forward to seeing how the handset performs with 4G WiMax and Android Ice Cream Sandwich. It all seemed to hang together during, but it isn't the sexiest device I've seen on Boost, which in my mind is a brand that offers stylish phones. Still, being the first Ice Cream Sandwich and 4G offering carries a lot of weight -- and a fairly hefty up-front price.

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Qualcomm offers support for Clearwire-billed LTE - MobilEgypt

NEW ORLEANS--The carrier networks aren't the only 4G LTE game in town. Qualcomm today announced its intention to support Clearwire's forthcoming TDD-LTE network to a select line of chipsets that power mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Qualcomm already has what's called multi- mode, multi-band LTE chipsets, which means that its devices can ride more than one LTE frequency. Mobile device-makers who use Qualcomm's chipset to power their products will be able to offer their customers solutions other solutions for LTE, since their products would be able to ride the dta network provided by Clearwire's wholesale service. "We are pleased that Qualcomm will expand the size of the LTE ecosystem," said Clearwire CEO and president Erik Prusch in a statement, "By adding support for Clearwire's LTE frequency bands to their chipsets." Clearwire uses the FDD frequency band, whereas some carriers like Sprint use the TDD bands. Qualcomm's multi-mode, multi-band chipset would allow both frequencies on its devices.

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Pricing of SIM- Free Galaxy S III in Australia Emerges - MobilEgypt

Last week, South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung made official its newest Android- based flagship device, the Galaxy S III , which should arrive on shelves in various markets around the world in before the month’s end. The mobile phone will be released in three different flavors, based on the amount of storage packed inside it, namely 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. There will be two color flavors of the device available for acquisition, and both of them will hit shelves in Australia, it seems. In fact, various retailers in the country have already placed the new device on their websites, offering details on the price tag it would sport when purchased free of contract. Thus, the phone can be seen on Mobicity’s website at $799 (around 615 Euros) for the 16GB flavor, $899 (aprox 690 Euros) for the 32GB variant, and at $999 (about 770 Euros) for the 64GB version. Kogan has it slightly cheaper, at $789, $889 and $989 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants, respectively. Dmavo has the 16GB flavor up for pre-order too, at the same price. All three models can be seen on Expansys as well, through only the 16GB version has a price tag attached to it, namely $745.91 (around 575 Euros). As the guys over at Ausdroid note, some of these retailers will ask you to pay for shipping, so additional charges might add on top of the listed price tags. Ordered Galaxy S III units are said to arrive in users’ hands on May 28th at the earliest. Kogan has listed the mobile phone with this release date next to it, while Mobicity expects it to ship on May 30th. In addition to the device, users are also offered the option to purchase accessories, including Cover Cases, a Battery Charger Stand, MicroUSB to HDMI Adapter and more. Expansys has all of these on its website, and those who are interested in getting any of them should head over there for details.

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ESET Mobile Security for Android Now Available for Download - MobilEgypt

ESET, one of the leading developers of security software, has just released its Mobile Security application for Android devices. A trial version of the application is available in the Google Play store, but requires purchase after 30 days. According ESET, the latest version of Mobile Security can be used for both Android smartphones and tablets. It comes pre-loaded with support for 25 language localizations and the option to switch between them directly from the menu. The security application offers a slew of features, such as: SMS/MMS Antispam, Anti-Theft Security System with GPS Localization, SIM matching, as well as Remote Lock and Remote Wipe. With the Anti-Theft Security System, the application allows users to keep control over their sensitive data stored on the phone, even if their Android device is lost or stolen. Thanks to the integrated GPS Localization, the lost or stolen device can be located using a simple remote command. ESET Mobile Security allows users to block the device remotely in order to prevent unauthorized access to the data on the device by using the Remote Lock option. Moreover, the Remote Wipe command will allow users to delete all data stored on the phone, remotely, by sending an SMS. There’s also an SMS/MMS Antispam feature that provides users with the option to define trustworthy contacts by putting them on either a black or whitelist. Blocking messages from unknown numbers is possible as well. ESET Mobile Security is now available as a 30-day trial version in the Google Play store and it should be fully compatible with all devices running Android 2.0.1 and up. It is also worth mentioning that a one-year license can be purchased for 9.99 USD (7.5 EUR). “There is definitely a significant growth of Android threats that we are detecting at ESET malware research centers around the world. The new ESET product not only protects you against malware with its unique behavior-based detection, but offers protection for your data in case of device theft or loss,” said ESET Security Intelligence Team Leader Robert Lipovsky.

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Samsung and Qualcomm Partner on Wireless Charging - MobilEgypt

Samsung and Qualcomm, along with other industry leaders, have announced a partnership on the creation of the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP). The new organization was created to promote the standardization of wireless power transfer technology, to develop product testing, certification and regulatory compliance processes, and to work with regulators on wireless power policy development. The new alliance will target a wide range of devices and aims at establishing a worldwide wireless power technology ecosystem. The A4WP will work on new wireless power transfer technology to offer freedom for charging electrical devices in cars, on tabletops and for multiple devices simultaneously. The wireless power approach involves a transmitter and receiver antenna design, along with a wireless control system, and the possibility to transfer the power through nonmetallic surfaces. The goal is to provide the wireless charging capabilities to a multitude of devices, including Bluetooth headsets or tablet PCs. “Wireless power has the potential to increase convenience and improve the user experience in consumer devices like mobile phones by untethering the charging process,” Jason dePreaux, a research manager at IMS Research, stated. “For these benefits to be realized, wireless power infrastructure must be deployed to enable wireless charge points in the home, at work, or while traveling without concern for compatibility. Industry alliances will play a critical role in developing this infrastructure.” In addition to Samsung and Qualcomm, the A4WP also includes Ever Win Industries, Gill Industries, Peiker Acustic, Powermat Technologies, and SK Telecom. The alliance is open and welcomes members from the handheld devices industry, as well as those from consumer electronics and semiconductor products, wireless carriers, test equipment and retail. "A4WP will accelerate the commercialization of this technology and will contribute to expanding its market,” Executive Vice President KiHo Kim, head of digital media & communications R&D Center, Samsung Electronics, said. “As a founding member of A4WP, Samsung is committed to supporting standardization of wireless charging technology boasting spatial freedom, contributing to the eco-system, and exploring possibilities of a variety of services.”

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UC Browser 8.3 for iOS Now Available for Download - MobilEgypt

The folks at UC Mobile have finally released the long-awaited UC Browser for the iOS platform, after a few months of development. A testing version of UC Browser 8.3 for iOS was released about two weeks ago, so developers had the time to fix any bugs and issues that might have been reported by users. Although we didn’t have any details on the testing version of UC Browser 8.3, the developers promised the application would receive a huge update that should make the mobile browser smoother and much easier to use. Today, the folks at UC Mobile announced the immediate availability of UC Browser 8.3 for iOS, which is an important update from the previous UC Browser 7.1 version that was launched a long time ago. Aside from bringing the application to firmware version 8.3.0.140, the new update adds the following changes: - Evernote Share function; - Quick Reads to make users get news in seconds; - Multi-Touch to control tabs by the swipe of two fingers; - Lots of user oriented optimization; - Bugs fixed. With Evernote support, users will be able to share anything they find online to Evernote. Users can share worthy links, important pictures or funny tweets. These can all be saved into a user’s Evernote directly from UC Browser. Another interesting feature included with UC Browser 8.3 is dubbed Quick Reads. This enables users to find the latest news or articles directly from UC Browser. The application comes with a selection of sites pre-defined for users, but others can be added onto Quick Reads. The mobile browser also supports multi-touch and user-oriented optimization. Developers improved the url auto-complete and title auto- complete for users. UC Browser 8.3 for iOS is now available as a free download via Softpedia and it should be fully compatible with all iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices running iOS 3.0 or later.

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T-Mobile: iPhone network compatibility coming this year - MobilEgypt

NEW ORLEANS--T-Mobile's network will be compatible with the iPhone later this year -- even if it isn't selling it, the company said today. The wireless carrier added that it had tapped Ericsson and Nokia-Siemens for its $4 billion 4G LTE deployment. The moves will address the two biggest gaps at T-Mobile: the lack of the iPhone and a more advanced 4G LTE network. Bogged down by its failed merger attempt with AT&T last year, the company has more recently shifted gears in hopes of mounting a comeback in the wireless market. A key development is the hiring of Ericsson and Nokia Siemens to handle the 4G LTE build- out. The companies have experience with the technology, working with Verizon Wireless, among others. T-Mobile said today that it secured its spectrum from AT&T last week as part of the merger breakup fee. Between the AT&T spectrum and the use of its own spectrum, T-Mobile hopes to cover 75 percent of its top 25 markets with LTE. The company, however, lacks sufficient spectrum for a broader deployment of LTE. To fill the gap, the carrier has focused on its HSPA + technology, which it argues is fast enough to be called 4G. The company plans to use 1900- megahertz spectrum for its upgraded HSPA+ network, and plans to have several of its markets covered by the end of the year. The 1900MHz spectrum is important because it lets the carrier support an unlocked iPhone on its 4G network. While T-Mobile doesn't sell the iPhone, many customers already take their iPhones to the carrier, although those phones can't tap into its fastest network because of spectrum conflicts. While not exactly carrying the iPhone, T-Mobile believes that capability will help it partially fill the gap. The carrier could also strike a deal with Apple, although neither company has given any recent updates. The HSPA+ network covers more than 220 million people in 229 markets, allowing T- Mobile to boast of the largest 4G network in the country. The company is attempting to prove it can turn itself around and show growth beyond the prepaid realm, despite the mounting competition. It plans to release its first-quarter results on Thursday.

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