December 2009 - Page 9 of 11

Hindi Essay Contest by Google India

December 9, 2009

Google has announced the ‘Hai Baaton Main Dum?’ contest in association with Livehindustan.com. The Hain Baaton Mein Dum? is a skill contest where participants must submit an essay on any one of the five topics – Entertainment, Travel, Sports, Health and Social, Economic and Political issues – in Hindi. The Contest begins ends on January 31st, 2010. Visit the Contest website (http://google.co.in/meribaat) and submit an essay on any of the five topic. […]

Google Chrome Extensions Website Launched (beta)

December 9, 2009

Google Chrome Extensions website beta is officially relased. Google Chrome Extensions are now supported only in the Beta Channel of Google Chrome. Some of the Most popular Google Chrome Extensions are Google Mail Checker, Google Translate, AdThwart, RSS Subscription Extension and Chromed Bird. […]

Virtual Phone Numbers (1 Phone with 10 Numbers) in India by Airtel

December 9, 2009

Airtel to launch Virtual Phone Numbers in India. Subscribers can use upto 10 different numbers on a single phone with the software embedded in the SIM card. The user just dial a given number from the specific mobile phone and activate the SIM though a password. Once that is done, the user can receive and make calls and even recharge the account through a pre-paid coupon. This is expected to be launched in another 2 months. […]

MapmyIndia Sygic Mobile Maps – GPRS-enabled Mobile Phones as GPS Navigators

December 9, 2009

MapmyIndia recently launched ‘MapmyIndia Sygic Mobile Maps’. With the app, you can use your GPS-enabled mobile phones as GPS navigators. The application supports live, turn-by-turn voice and map instructions. It does not require GPRS data connection or cellular network to operate. The mobile app supports a variety of platforms including Windows Mobile, Symbian, Android and the iPhone. The software costs a one time charge of Rs 2,490. You will not need to pay any other cost. […]

BSNL 3G in Goa from January 2010

December 7, 2009

BSNL 3G will be available in Goa by january 2010. Existing BSNL Mobile subscribers need to purchase a USIM (Universal Subscriber Identification Module) card at Rs 59 to use the BSNL 3G service. A USIM card has a higher memory, while existing SIM cards have some constraints. Interested BSNL users will have to apply for migration from 2G to 3G. […]

Mobile Phone Don’t Cause Brain Cancer

December 7, 2009

According to a study conducted by Dr. Isabelle Deltour of the Danish Cancer Society and her colleague: “The cause of brain tumors is poorly understood. The only well-established risk factors – ionizing radiation and rare hereditary syndromes – account for a small proportion of brain tumor cases. If there is a risk from regular cell phone use, it would take more than 5-10 years for a tumor to appear.” […]

Tweet with SMS from Mobile Phone at Normal SMS Rates – smstweet.in

December 7, 2009

With smstweet.in, a wonderful service recently launched, you can tweet from your mobile phone at normal rates. Just register your mobile number at smstweet.in and authenticate your twitter account. Now you can start tweeting by sending a message, TWEET to 09220092200. […]

Mobile WiMAX Network for Dubai Metro by Motorola and Du

December 7, 2009

Motorola and UAE telecom provider, du have joined hands to launch the first Mobile WiMAX Network in the UAE at Dubai Metro. Motorola’s WiMAX equipment provides mobile connectivity and effective backhaul for Wi-Fi traffic on the Dubai Metro transport system train carriages as well as in the Metro stations. With the implementation of Motorola’s WiMAX network, du offers its customers wireless internet access whilst travelling on the metro at speeds of up to 90km/hr using PDAs or laptops via Wi-Fi services. […]

Get Your BSNL Broadband Usage Details Via SMS, Windows Client App and SMS-On-Demand

December 7, 2009

Get BSNL Broadband weekly usage statistics on your mobile phone through SMS by registering your mobile number and email id at the website http://bbusage.bsnl.in Send an SMS to +919447051550 with the keyword BBUSAGE, after registering for the service. Also, download the windows application from http://bbusage.bsnl.in/app/v1.2/bbusage.exe to get the BSNL broadband usage updates on your computer. […]

SBI Freedom – State Bank Mobile Banking Application

December 5, 2009

State Bank of India recently launched a service called “SBI Freedom”. With “SBI Freedom”, customers can use facilities like balance inquiry, mini statement, fund transfer, cheque book issuance, mobile recharge and bill payment at any time and place through the use of their cellphones. A customer is registered when he or she sends an SMS to 567676 prefixed with the area code. […]