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The joy of Microsoft's 'avoid ghetto' GPS patent

Pedestrians have sometimes felt neglected when it comes to GPS directions.
Indeed, not so long ago, one lady sued Google because the directions its map offered led her (she believed) to be struck by a car.
Now Microsoft has been granted a patent that is designed to make its maps more pedestrian-friendly.
Somehow, this patent has immediately been dubbed the "avoid ghetto" feature.

The gist of it seems to be that Microsoft's GPS--which will reportedly be inserted into Windows Phones in the future--will use input from more varied and up-to-date sources in order to create suggested routes.
Among these sources are crime statistics. Which has led some to the thought that this will somehow be an insult to poor neighborhoods.
What is unclear, at least from my reading of the patent--which isn't written by anything resembling a human hand or mind--is what kind of crime statistics the GPS might choose to use.
It's one thing to avoid areas where there might have occurred physical assaults and gunfire. It's another to avoid, say, places where burglaries are popular, as one suspects quite a few allegedly nice areas are subject to burglars' desires.
With some areas, past performance isn't a guarantee of future results. What if someone using a route from this system does get mugged, shot, assaulted, or robbed? Would they feel entitled to sue Microsoft because the route was supposed to be "ghetto-free"?
The patent talks about the quality of the information. But quality is a subjective notion, so one wonders just whose assessment of quality will be deemed significant.
The patent also holds within it some other little gems. It seeks to help the pedestrian avoid "harsh temperatures." Some people like harsh temperatures, but this system will also store people's pedestrian information to offer, one assumes, a more personalized heat-level for the route.
How personalized should it be, though? My eyes perform slightly odd twitches when I read this sentence from the patent: "Various features can integrate with route presentment, such as integrating an advertisement targeted to a pedestrian with a direction set."
Is this suggesting that Windows Phones will give pedestrians a route that will take them past specific ads? What a curious and slightly mind-altering thought.
One wonders whether those who use the system might also be offered an "avoid ads" option.

iPad rumor mill hits high gear, as do Apple's plans for China

The Apple rumor mill went into high gear this week, with reports of multiple iPads, giant televisions, and mystery events later in the month.




One tidbit of official news is that the company is planning to bring the iPhone 4S to China and 21 other countries next week. The move, which was expected, should give the 4S a healthy sales boost considering that China has become a top market for smartphones. In Apple's most recently reported quarterly earnings, Greater China came in second (behind North America) on the company's list of top revenue-generation regions.
You can read more about these stories and others--along with the usual dose of rumors--below.
Apple Talk Weekly rounds up of some of the top Apple-related news and rumors. It appears every Saturday morning and is curated by CNET's Apple reporter, Josh Lowensohn.

iPhone 4S First Take

As expected, Apple introduced the iPhone 4S at its "Let's Talk iPhone" event on October 4.
The news was underwhelming and disappointing to many who were also expecting an iPhone 5. There's also the fact that the iPhone 4S looks almost identical to the iPhone 4. However, there's more than meets the eye, as Apple made a number of changes under the hood to improve on performance, including a faster processor, a more advanced camera, and a new antenna design. In addition, Apple expanded its family to include Sprint and a 64GB model (finally!).


Offering more choice will certainly help Apple's cause, but is there enough to persuade iPhone 4 owners to upgrade? Read on for more about the iPhone 4S and our initial hands-on impressions--we took a Sprint handset for a brief spin just after the event--and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments section below.





Processor and battery life 
The iPhone 4S features Apple's A5 dual-core 1GHz processor along with a dual-core GPU. Apple says the new chipset will make the iPhone 4S twice as fast and offer graphics performance that is seven times faster than the iPhone 4's. Despite the more powerful processor, the company claims the smartphone will be able to provide 8 hours of talk time over 3G, 14 hours over 2G, 6 hours of browsing over 3G, 9 hours via Wi-Fi, 10 hours of video playback, and 40 hours of music playback.
The performance upgrades are indeed welcome. We're never ones to pass up more speed in a mobile device, and if Apple can make that happen without hampering battery life, then all the better. The promised times are impressive, but manufacturer promises can be just that. Though the Samsung Epic Touch 4G and Motorola Droid Bionic had rated talk times of 8 hours and 10.8 hours, respectively, they actually lasted a less stellar 7 hours each in CNET's lab tests.
During our brief demonstration of the iPhone 4S, the handset did operate smoothly and speedily. We weren't able to test it against the iPhone 4 in a side-by-side comparison to notice exactly how much of a boost the new A5 chip offers, but a change for the better is definitely there.



Siri 
The feature that Apple touted most during the event was the new voice assistant called Siri. It doesn't completely replace the current Voice Control feature, but it certainly does a whole lot more. Basically, Siri is designed to deliver information or follow commands that you give it. For example, you can check the weather, ask for a contact's address, set up a reminder, get directions, and ask for obscure trivia like the height of Mount Everest. You speak to a robotic female voice (you can't change her identity) and access the feature by holding down the Home button.
We used it a few minutes and asked for, among other things, the next day's weather, the mileage between Cupertino, Calif., and Seattle, a reminder to book air tickets to Chicago, and information about the capital of Canada. It responded to most of our questions and commands quickly, but it flaked on finding that Ottawa is the capital of our neighbors to the north (according to Siri, she "didn't have enough information"). We're not sure why that was a problem for her; Siri uses Wikipedia to check facts, and we know that Wikipedia has an article on Ottawa.



Despite the omission, it's a fun and useful feature that we imagine many people will like. The challenge for Apple will be to fully integrate hands-free technology. You will be able to activate Siri with a Bluetooth headset (no word on if you can do it with a wired headset), but we understand that car integration is "coming." Given the abundance of hands-free driving laws, Apple will need to make Siri fully accessible to drivers while they keep both hands on the wheel. Siri will be in beta mode when it launches and will support English, French, and German. More languages will come later.
Camera 
The iPhone 4's 5-megapixel camera was already great, but it's about to get better. The iPhone 4S has an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus, flash, f/2.4 aperture lens, and a backside-illuminated CMOS sensor that allows 73 percent more light than the previous sensor and should deliver better low-light performance. A hybrid IR filter is also onboard for better color accuracy. Apple also claims the new camera performs 33 percent faster than the iPhone 4's camera, and the A5 processor has a built-in image processor that adds face detection and 26 percent better auto white balance.
We tried a few indoor shots with the camera and definitely noticed a change from the iPhone 4. In addition to the sharper details, most colors were brighter. We'll have to save our final opinion until we can gauge the camera under several conditions (a sunny day, with a flash, and so on), but we like what we see so far.
Videos also get a boost with the ability to shoot 1080p HD video clips at 30 frames per second and with video stabilization. Yet, even with all the improvements, CNET digital imaging editor Lori Grunin is quick to note that while the iPhone might have a killer camera, it's no camera killer.
New carrier
Though it received very little attention during Apple's presentation, the addition of Sprint is one of the day's high points. Over the past few weeks, it was pretty obvious the iPhone family would expand, but that doesn't take away from the fact that millions of new people can now join the iOS family without switching carriers. What's more, Sprint is promising that it will keep its unlimited data plans, at least for now. That alone is a big point in the carrier's favor over AT&T and Verizon Wireless. On the other hand, we'll have to see just how the increase in data-hungry users will test Sprint's network and how the carrier's strong Android lineup will withstand the new competition.
Once we get iPhone 4 review devices we'll do a close comparison of how the Sprint models stack up against the AT&T and Verizon versions in both data speed and call quality. But at the very least, we're always glad to see more customer choice.



Connectivity 
As widely reported, the iPhone 4S is a dual-band world phone, meaning it supports both GSM and CDMA. This is more significant for Verizon and Sprint customers, as it will allow them to use the iPhone even if they travel overseas. What's yet to be determined is whether the carriers will unlock the preloaded SIM card, so users can swap it out for a prepaid international SIM card at their destination. We also don't know if the CDMA models will offer simultaneous voice and data over the CDMA network. At present, that's a significant limitation of the Verizon iPhone 4.
Meanwhile, for GSM customers, the iPhone 4S now supports HSDPA 14.4, so the smartphone is capable of reaching theoretical download speeds of 14.4Mbps down, 5.8Mbps up, which is double the speed of the iPhone 4. Note that AT&T has taken some liberties with its marketing by saying it will be the only first U.S. carrier to offer an HSPA+ connection, but to be classified as HSPA+, the handset would technically need to be capable of reaching theoretical download speeds of 21Mbps, such as the Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T.
Of course, the lack of "real" 4G support for LTE on Verizon or WiMax on Sprint is troubling. Apple has its reasons, no doubt. Battery life remains an issue for high-speed phones and Apple must have decided that, at this point, it couldn't offer its optimal customer experience on a 4G handset (remember that customer experience is really what Apple is all about). Secondly, Apple never jumps on a technology that is still growing, and it must think that 4G doesn't cover enough people quite yet.
Design
As we noted earlier, the iPhone 4S' design is nearly identical to the iPhone 4's. Aside from being 0.1 ounce heavier, the iPhone 4S is exactly the same size as its predecessor. It also features the same 3.5-inch, 960x640-pixel Retina Display with a glass back and front. One thing Apple did redesign, however, is the antenna system. The new design will hopefully prevent another Antennagate situation and Apple says to expect even better call quality.
Pricing and availability 
The iPhone 4S will be available for preorder on October 7; it goes on sale October 14 from AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint in the U.S. It will come in black and white and pricing starts at $199 for the 16GB version, $299 for 32GB, and $399 for 64GB.
iOS 5 
The iPhone 4S will debut with all the features of iOS 5, which is Apple's latest version of its operating system. We tackle that analysis in our separate iOS 5 First Take, so be sure to check it out. In short, it's not a huge upgrade, but we welcome the new features like the advanced notifications and "PC Free."
So should you buy it? 
There's no question that the iPhone 4S offers several attractive new features. Granted, some gadget enthusiasts who've spent months watching the "iPhone 5" rumor mill spin out of control will be disappointed. And in a way, we sympathize. Indeed, the lack of highly anticipated features like 4G and a revamped design can be hard to swallow. But as long as the "antennagate" problems that we saw on the iPhone 4 don't return, we can live without a new design. A bigger display would be nice, but we don't see a real need for a thinner phone. Waiting for 4G is more troubling, but it fits Apple's pattern of staying behind bleeding-edge technology. Android fans may gloat, but Apple fans shouldn't be surprised.
In the end, the decision to buy an iPhone 4S will depend on your current carrier contract. If you aren't eligible for an upgrade with a rebate, then we don't think the new features are worth paying full price. On the other hand, if you can upgrade or if you're a Sprint customer waiting to get your hands on the iPhone for the very first time, then you should consider it. Sure, there's the chance that a better "iPhone 5" will come next June, but that's a long time to wait. What's more, there's no guarantee that Apple will even stick to that schedule. So go ahead and take the chance because in the cell phone world, something better is always around the corner.

New launches to dazzle visitors at Auto Expo

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Despite a slowdown in their sales, car makers are all set to dazzle visitors at the Auto Expo 2012 here with their new vehicles and designs for mobility in future.


'The slowdown in the passenger car segment is just a short-term phenomenon. In the long term, automobile companies are very bullish about the Indian market and that's why they will showcase all their product offerings to familiarise the customers,' Abdul Majeed, partner for the automotive practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, told IANS.


Fuel price hikes and rising interest rates affected car sales last calendar year.
'There may not be an immediate increase in sales or so,' Majeed said. 'But the companies would want the customers to know about their product offerings.'


The trade show begins at Pragati Maidan in the capital Jan 5.


The Indian car giant Maruti Suzuki will roll out its multipurpose vehicle Ertiga.


The company is also expected to showcase a compact sports utility vehicle (SUV), Swift Sports, and a hybrid version of the hatchback Swift.


Chennai-based Hyundai said it would showcase its multi-utility vehicle (MUV) HND-7, three-door utility coupe Veloster and premium sedan Elantra.


The biggest buzz, however, is about Bajaj Auto's entry-level passenger carrier, RE60.
It is also being speculated that Tata Motors will give a glimpse of the diesel variant of its own entry-level car Nano.
The company is also expected to showcase the new version of its SUV Safari Storm.
Mahindra and Mahindra is said to be coming up with its new Reva electric car at the Auto Expo.
Italian car maker Fiat is lining up its new Linea and Punto.


The company will also be opening a lounge, the Fiat Cafe, in Delhi.


French auto-maker Renault plans to unveil its hatchback Pulse and SUV Duster.
In the luxury segment, Mercedes will roll in its new M-class, followed by the launch of its sports car, Roadster, and concept car A-Class.


German auto-major BMW is planning to hog the fair limelight with its mini range of cars, while Audi will launch its compact SUV Q3.


The Expo will also see first-time participation from Ferrari and Peugeot.
In the two-wheeler segment, Mahindra will launch its new Duro DZ scooter model and unveil its MGP30 racing motorcycle.


The 11th edition of the biennial exhibition is being jointly organised by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). Some 1,500 exhibitors from 24 countries are to participate in the show.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

The new Maruti Ertiga is a latest upcoming mini multi-purpose vehicle  (MPV) in India . It will be powered by a powerful K14 series petrol engine which is yet to be launched in India . Maruti Ertiga Diesel will also be available and will be powered by 1.3 litre DDiS engine . It has three rows of seats like the new Maruti Eeco and front looks are like the Maruti Ritz . Its wheelbase is equal to that of Toyota Innova and Mahindra Xylo , so it might compete with these .


Maruti Ertiga car specifications :



Spacious and ideal as family car
3 rows seats
Front wheel drive car
Wheelbase : 2740mm
Beige color Interiors
Roof mounted Air blower to keep the second and third row passengers cool
Length : 4265mm
Alloy wheels , High ground clearance
Power Windows and Power steering
Steering mounted music controls
ABS, Airbags
Macho looks


Engine :
Petrol : New K14 petrol engine , 1372cc VVT , 95bhp powered @ 13kgm torque
Diesel engine : 1.3L VGT 89bhp DDiS (same as in SX4 Diesel)


Maruti Ertiga Price : Between 6-9 lakh .
Will be launched in India in 2012 .

Apple iOS 5 announced – Makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch PC free !

Apple has announced the new iOS 5 operating system for its iOS devices – Apple iPad , iPhone , and iPod touch . There are many new features/functionality addition in the new version of the OS like the new Notification Center, iMessage and Newsstand . Apple has also announced the iCloud which will make the iOS device PC independent , that is no need of a PC to activate,update,or backup (sync) your iOS device as it will be done on Apple’s iCloud wirelessly and remotely . iCloud is the replacement of MobileMe , will be free !

What is New in iOS 5 :



Notification Center - easily view and manage notifications in one place without interruption
iMessage – new messaging service that lets you easily send text messages, photos and videos between all iOS devices
Newsstand - new way to purchase and organize your newspaper and magazine subscriptions
PC Free (iCloud) - iOS 5 users can activate and set up their iOS device right out of the box and get software updates over the air with no computer required


Apple iOS 5 is compatible with:


iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPad
iPad 2
iPod touch 3rd generation
iPod touch 4th generation

Aakash tablet goes on sale for Rs 2500 online

DataWind, the Canadian company that is manufacturing Aakash, has started the online booking and pre booking of the much anticipated low cost Android tablet. Online booking is for students' version of the tablet and pre booking is for UbiSlate 7, the upgraded version of Aakash.


Students' version of Aakash will be available for Rs 2,500 and will be delivered in seven days. The commercial version, UbiSlate 7 is priced at Rs 2,999. The payment mode for both the tablets is cash on delivery.


The commercial version of Aakash tablet will be powered by Android 2.3 and will have a resistive touchscreen, Cortex A8-700 MHz processor and graphics accelerator HD video processor, 256 MB of RAM and 2 GB of internal memory.


Other specifications are a one standard USB port, 3.5 mm audio jack, a 7 inch display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, resistive touchscreen, GPRS and WiFi support.


"The improved version of Aakash tablet will be available in retail outlets by January end," a spokesperson of DataWind told The Mobile Indian.


The tablet was to be made available in retail stores by the end of November. "The delay in the availability of the tablet has been due to upgradation in the tablet and some unforeseen delay in manufacturing," the spokesperson said.


To book and prebook student and commercial versions respectively of Aakash tablet, users have to visit DataWind's website and fill up the required form. In case of booking they will get a booking ID and a message which will state, "You will shortly receive an email confirmation from our support team with further details."


In case of pre booking users will get a confirmation message which will state, "The commercial version of the Akash UbiSlate 7 would be launched in early weeks of December. After the commercial launch we would get in touch with you to deliver your device as soon possible."


As a matter of fact, the confirmation message a reader will see is factually incorrect as The mobile Indian had reported earlier the Aakash tablet will be available only by January end.


Datawind has however not cleared how it is going to establish the identity of students who will book the cheapest version of Aakash tablet. When The Mobile Indian contacted spokesperson of Datwind he said, "Anyone can book the student version of Aakash tablet."


This defeats the purpose of providing students an affordable tablet as now anyone can place an order to get the tablet. Interestingly, now it has been revealed that the government has procured only 10,000 Aakash tablets for distribution in schools and colleges of the initial 1 lakh proposed.


It looks like the company was in a hurry to start the online booking process and has not done not proper homework before staring it.

Jaguar Bike

Royal Enfield 1928 Model

V-twins have been part of the Royal Enfield range since 1910. Motosacoche, JAP and Vickers engines were built in till the factory decided to start producing its own V-twin engine from the 1925 season. 
The twin model was sold in two types, the model 180 for the touring version and the model 182 for the sports version with lower handlebars. The 1928 range was the first year of the saddle tank models. 
A special feature of this model is that both brakes are operated by foot pedals. 
Max power output is about 27 HP; full Lucas electrics are on board and the machine has been restored to concourse condition.

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Blackberry Curve 9380 Price in India – 3.2-inch Touchscreen BlackBerry 7 OS Smartphone

RIM has launched the new full touchscreen Blackberry Curve 9380 smartphone .It sports a large 3.2-inch touchscreen display with an optical track-pad below it  and is loaded with the latest BlackBerry 7 OS . This the is a slim and sleek all-touch design smartphone with light weight and premium build quality .

Blackberry Curve 9380 features

Display :                                 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen , 480 x 360 pixels resolution

Secondary Navigation :          Optical trackpad , navigation keys

Processor :                             806 MHz

Camera :                                5 mega-pixel with LED flash

Memory :                               512 MB RAM, 512 MB internal memory

Storage :                                Expandable up to 32GB (MicroSD card)

NFC support

Wireless LAN :                     Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

Office :                                  Documents To Go (Premium)

Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

GPS Navigation with A-GPS

BlackBerry protect

Social Feeds 2.0 and Social networking applications

Cost in India: INR 19,500

Available now in India .

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Audi R8

Audi R8 Review


Audi R8 is a two-door coupe that exudes the elegance of a Formula One racer car. The stylish super-car flaunts muscular exteriors and luxurious interiors. Superior ride and handling is provided by the vehicle, through its finely tuned suspension system. The interiors of the coupe are spacious for two people, with a small cargo shelf provided in the rear portion. With a powerful petrol engine, the car accelerates rapidly and promises to deliver commendable top speed.


Exterior


The sporty exteriors of Audi R8 contribute to its commanding presence on the move. The single- framed radiator and bi-xenon headlamps add to the bold looks of the car. The distinctly designed car flaunts narrow taillights, large air dams, four tail pipes and retractable spoiler in the rear end. Audi R8 surely offers a comfortable ride to its occupants.


Engine


Under the hood of Audi R8 lies a powerful 4.2 L V8 FSI petrol engine, which pumps out a power of 420 bhp @ 7800 rpm and a maximum torque of 317 Nm @ 4500-6000 rpm. The engine is linked to 6 speed manual gearbox. The car accelerates from rest to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds and promises to deliver a top speed of 301 km/h.


Interiors


The capacious interiors of Audi R8 are richly appointed, exuding the elegance and sophistication of the cabin of a motor sports car. It features highly comfortable seats, upholstered in finest Nappa or Alacantra leather. The trendy instrument panel flaunts a premium music system with stereo effect and 12 loudspeakers. It also gets navigation system and parking-sensor system. The coupe has a cargo shelf, which provides space for storing small bags.


Ride And Handling


Audi R8 has been equipped with magnetic ride adaptive damper system, with shock absorbers. The front and rear suspension systems work in coordination, to absorb the bumps on potholed Indian roads. A special fluid is used in the shock absorbers that further add to the smoothness while driving on critical road conditions.


Safety


The advanced safety features of Audi R8 ensure a relaxing ride and maximum protection to the passengers. Apart from the Antilock Braking System (ABS), electronic stability control and traction control, the car comes with seat-mounted and knee-protecting airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, driver and passenger head restraint whiplash protection system, remote anti-theft alarm system and tyre pressure monitor system.


Variants, Price and Color


Audi R8 is priced at Rs 1.17 Crore (approx) and has only one variant - R8 4.2 L FSI. It is available in four vibrant colors, including Metallic Jet Blue, Metallic Ice Silver, Pearl Effect Daytona Grey and Pearl Effect Phantom Black.


Colours


Brilliant Red
Ibis White
Ice Silver
Jet Blue
Daytone Grey
Phantom Black
Suzuka Grey
Lava Grey
Aurum Beige
Teak Brown
Sepang Blue




Cost



Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro
4163cc Petrol, Manual, 5 kpl                   Rs. 1,15,32,000
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Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro R tronic
4163cc Petrol, Automatic, 4.8 kpl           Rs. 1,19,43,305
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Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder
5204cc Petrol, Automatic, 7 kpl                  Rs. 1,42,28,163

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Verdict

The Audi R8 is perhaps one of the best things that Audi has produced since the original Quattro. After the arrival of the Audi R8, suddenly the market seems to be abuzz with one more option for people who were seeking to buy the Porsche 911. Undoubtedly one of the best everyday supercars, this is what you want to get yourself if you’re looking for great driving dynamics, speed and want to let people turn around and ask “who’s that in the swanky car?”

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Sunburn Chopper-A limited edition bike

The All new Sunburn Chopper is designed specially to be unveiled at the Sunburn festival 2011 @Goa.
This is a limited edition bike
The bike costs around 8 lakhs.
The sunburn festival is on 27,28,29 of this month.
For more details click here.


The hot Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia was clicked by the cameramen as she unveiled the first look of the bike: Sunburn Chopper. 


Neha Dhupia looked lovely in her white top and posed alongside the costly (read Rs.8 lakhs) bike! 


She said at the event: “When Mr. Singh (Joint MD, Percept Limited) told me to unveil the Sunburn Chopper along with him, I agreed instantly because this is a limited edition bike and a collector’s item and I am sure there will be hard core patrons of Sunburn who would love to own this mean machine.” 


Anyhow, catch the images of Neha Dhupia with the stylish bike here: 


Neha Dhupia Photo Gallery / Stills / Images / pictures

Download Foursquare Symbian client for Smart phones

foursquare.com have their own applications for iPhone, Blackberry, Android,palm Etc. But the application is not compactable with symbian Phones. Symbian users were using services like waze and gravity. Or update check in with http://m. foursquare.com. Symbian Foursquare is a mobile application for foursquare service. This application is developed by ThinkChange http://www.thinkchange.mobi/ . Sym4square is for Nokia symbian Smartphone devices. Its build with the official api of Foursqure.com.


You can download it from www.symbianfoursquare.com.


Follow @sym4square on twitter for more updates.
Now your check in can update from your phone.


Supported phone list as follows


Supported Phones (Symbian S60 V5)
Nokia: 5230, 5233, 5235, 5530, 5800, C6, N97, N97 Mini, X6, N8
Samsung: GT i8910 Omnia
Sony-Ericsson: U1 Satio, U5 Vivaz, U8 Kanna

FourSquare Symbian App

Foursquare is a mobile application that is a cross between a friend-finder, a social city-guide, and a game that rewards you for doing interesting things. Foursquare lets you "check in" to a place when you're there, tell friends where you are, and track the history of where you've been--and who you've been there with. Foursquare challenges you to explore your city in new and fun ways by earning points, winning mayorships, and unlocking badges and specials for trying new places and revisiting old favorites.


symbian version of the foursquare is developed by thinkchange.mobi its called sym4square


Supported Mobile Phones
Nokia: 5230, 5233, 5235, 5530, 5800, C6, N97, N97 Mini, X6, N8
Samsung: GT i8910 Omnia
Sony-Ericsson: U1 Satio, U5 Vivaz, U8 Kanna




U can download it from http://technological-info.blogspot.com/2011/12/download-foursquare-symbian-client-for.html

Apple loses bid for ban on Samsung

Judge denies Apple request for U.S. ban on Samsung gadgets

In the ongoing global patent battle between Apple and Samsung over smartphones and tablets, a U.S. judge has denied Apple a preliminary injunction that would have temporarily prevented Samsung from selling four of its devices in the United States.


In a ruling issued late Friday, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh decided that allowing Samsung's Galaxy S 4G, Infuse 4G, Droid Charge, and Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices to remain on sale would not harm Apple enough to justify the injunction. She also said such an injunction would likely benefit other gadget makers at Samsung's expense.


In an around-the-world-in-80-lawsuits scenario, Apple has been arguing that Samsung's products infringe its design patents and copy the iPhone and the iPad. Samsung, meanwhile, has fired back with its own patent-related claims against Apple. In addition to the U.S., the battle has touched down in Australia; the Netherlands; Germany; parts of Asia, and France and Italy; among other places.
In a statement about Friday's ruling, reported by PCMag.com, Samsung said Koh's decision on the preliminary injunction "confirms our long-held view that Apple's arguments lack merit. In particular, the court has recognized that Samsung has raised substantial questions about the validity of certain Apple design patents. We are confident that we can demonstrate the distinctiveness of Samsung's mobile devices when the case goes to trial next year. We will continue to assert our intellectual property rights and defend against Apple's claims to ensure our continued ability to provide innovative mobile products to consumers."


As noted by PCMag, Koh didn't buy all of Apple's design complaints. For example, she said in respect to smartphones that "a size that can be handheld, a screen that encompasses a large portion of the front face of the smartphone, and a speaker on the upper portion of the front face of the product" are not necessarily aesthetic features but functional ones that would make sense, and be legally allowable, on phones from Apple competitors.


Despite Friday's ruling, Apple could still win the overall lawsuit. Samsung, though, might be able to tweak its gadgets to sidestep the patent issues and continue selling its devices--a strategy the company is currently trying in Germany.


So far, it doesn't appear that Apple has issued an official statement on Koh's refusal to grant the preliminary injunction. Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet referred Reuters to previous Apple statements about the case and told the news agency that Samsung's "blatant copying is wrong."


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Bajaj pulsar 2012

Bajaj Auto, the second largest motorcycle maker in the Indian market, is planning aggressively to expand its operations in the Indian market. The company has planned an investment of Rs 500 crores in its India operations to enhance the production capacity. A significant chunk of this investment will also be used in the development of a new variant of firm’s popular brand – Pulsar – in the country.


While speaking to the reporters in Mumbai last week, Bajaj Auto Finance President Kevin D’sa, said, “We are investing Rs 500 crore till FY’13 for expansion. We had already spent Rs 150 crore last year.”
The new Pulsar variant will be based on a new technology along with futuristic looks. The new bike is expected to be launched in the Indian market within a few months (December/ January).
During the quarter ended in September 2011, the firm registered an increase of Rs 726 crore in its net profit, at revenue of Rs 5,342 crore, accounting a profit growth of 6 percent along with a revenue growth of 21 percent. The sales volume of the firm surged 16 percent to 1,164,137 units, during this quarter.

While further informing about the company’s estimates of total production by the end of this fiscal, Mr. Bajaj said, “We expect to produce about 4.5 million vehicles and hope exports will surpass 1.5 million units this fiscal.”

Start accepting credit cards today- SQUARE

Jack Dorsey, the co-inventor of Twitter, is promoting his latest invention called the Square.
The square is a small plug-in attachment to your mobile phone that allows you to receive credit card payments.


The idea originated from Dorsey's friend Jim McKelvey who was unable to sell some glass work to a customer because he couldn't accept a particular card being used.


Accepting credit card payments for something you're selling isn't always easy, especially if you are mobile like a tradesman, delivery service or a vendor at a trade show.


This latest invention uses a small scanner that plugs into the audio input jack on a mobile device.


It reads information on a credit card when it is swiped. The information is not stored on the device but is encrypted and sent over secure channels to banks.

It basically makes any mobile phone a cash register for accepting card payments.


As a payer, you receive a receipt via email that can be instantly accessed securely online. You can also use a text message to authorize payment in real time.


Retailers can create a payer account for their customers which accelerates the payment process.


For example, a cardholder can assign a photo to their card so their photo will appear on the phone for visual identity confirmation. Mobile devices with touch screens will also allow you to sign for goods.


There are no contracts, monthly fees, or hidden costs to accept card payments using Square and it is expected the plug-in attachment will also be free of charge.


A penny from every transaction will also be given to a cause of your choice.


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As with Twitter, it's anticipated that Dorsey will direct the company based upon feedback from users.
Square Inc. has offices in San Francisco, Saint Louis and New York and is currently beta testing the invention with retailers in the United States. 

Souce: squareup.com

Hero Impulse

Hero Impulse 150cc Sporty bike is now available in India at attractive Price of Rs. 66,800/- (ex-showroom). Hero Impulse is first bike Indian bike from Hero Motocorp, after split from Honda. Impulse is dual purpose bike for day to day normal city commuting and casual off-roading on weekends.

Hero Impulse Mileage: 40 ~ 55 KMPL

Hero Impulse Features & Specifications:

150cc, Air Cooled Single Cylinder Engine

Maximum Power: 13.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm

Max Torque: 13.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm

5-Speed Gearbox

Front Disc Brake and Rear Drum Brake

Sporty Design – Tall Stance, Slim weist and High Tail

Many Color options with stylish body graphics

Monoshock Rear Suspension

Long Range front suspension

LED Tail Lights

Fuel tank Capacity: 12 Litres

Wheelbase: 135mm

Ground clearance: 244 mm

Weight: 119.1 Kg

Hero Impulse Price in India: Rs. 66,800/- (ex-showroom Delhi Prices) will soon be available in metros and Tier-I cities.

U can also watch this video,the review provided by AutoCar India

Best Buy, Verizon, Dell launch Cyber Monday deals

Best Buy, Amazon, Verizon, and Dell launched Cyber Monday deals featuring discounted laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Best Buy is calling its sale "Cyber Week" and puts Lenovo, Hewlett-Packard, and Toshiba laptops at the top of the list on its launch page. All three come with Windows 7 Home Premium.
Best Buy laptops listed on Cyber Week page: 
Lenovo, $299.99: Model: 1450ABU. 15.6-inch LED-backlit display, AMD dual-core E-450 accelerated processor, 4GB memory, 320GB hard disk drive, and optical drive. 
HP Pavilion, $349.99: Model: g4-1229dx. 14-inch LED-backlit display, Intel dual-core "Sandy Bridge" Pentium B950 processor, 4GB memory, 500GB hard drive, and optical drive. 
Toshiba - Satellite Laptop, $379.99: Model: C655-S5305. 15.6" LED-backlit display, Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3-2330M processor (2.2GHz), 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, and optical drive.
Dell, for its part, is offering an Inspiron 14R laptop for $399, $100 off regular pricing. It includes a 14-inch HD (720p) LED display, Intel Core i3-2310M processor (2.1GHz), 4GB of memory, 500GB hard drive, optical drive, and Windows 7 Home Premium.
Among other deals, Amazon is offering a Sony VAIO EJ2 Series (VPCEJ28FX/B) 17.3-inch laptop for $691.83, about $108 off the regular price. That model includes a 17.3 1600x900 display, Intel Core i5 processor (2.4GHz), 4GB memory, 640GB hard drive, and Blu-ray player.
Amazon is also offering an Android Honeycomb-based Toshiba Thrive tablet (16GB) for $372, discounted from $399.99.
At Best Buy, don't expect to find many $199 BlackBerry PlayBook tablets, however. Most, if not all, of those have sold out over the last week or so at the national retailer.
Verizon is also chiming in with tablet and smartphone deals. With a two-year mobile broadband activation, an Android 3.2 4G LTE Motorola Xoom tablet is available for $199.99, $100 off the regular price.