Xperia Arc, Play get Android update

Sony Ericsson rolls out first update for Xperia play and Xperia arc fixes bugs, adds Facebook Inside and updates the core system to Android version 2.3.3.

Sony Ericsson has officially announced the launch of its first update for the users of Xperia Play and Xperia Arc smartphones, which will now be upgraded to Android Gingerbread version 2.3.3.

Besides, they will also get the recently launched feature 'Facebook inside Xperia' that was introduced during the launch of the new range of Xperia Mini's. The feature allows users to share, like and connect on Facebook in a faster and easier way that is not possible through an application or through website. 

Nokia Windows phones to feature new processor

The upcoming and highly anticipated Windows Phone devices from Nokia will feature processor sourced from ST Ericsson.

The new league of Windows Phone based smartphones from Nokia will be feature the all new Novathor U8500 processor from ST Ericsson, according to the chief executive officer of STMicroelectronics Carlo Bozotti, who shared this information with Forbes.

St Ericsson is a joint venture between Geneva based STMicroelectronics and Swedish mobile equipment manufacturer.

No Windows Phones soon: Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson is looking to triple its market share in USA with Android phones, particularly those that run PlayStation. The new Xperia series is likely to lead growth for the company.

Sony Ericsson, which had dumped the Symbian platform, is not likely to come out with a Windows phone anytime soon, according to the company's chief technology officer Jan Uddenfeldt.

However, Uddenfeldt's words can also be interpreted to mean that Sony Ericsson's doors are still open for Windows Phone 7, though the company will start making products only if the platform picks up pace.

Sony Ericsson is looking to triple its smartphone market share in the USA, which currently stands at 5 per cent.

After Symbian, it was widely speculated that the company would go for Windows Phone 7. However, it went for Google's Android operating system and has seen reasonable success with the decision.

Sony Ericsson Cybershot Android a possibility

Sony Ericsson might just have the plans to resurrect the Cybershot brand of camera phones in the form of an android smartphone.

After the relaunch of the Walkman series, Sony Ericsson may give a makeover to its famed Cyber Shot range, which suddenly vanished from the markets after the launch of Xperia range of smartphones. 

The Xperia Blog has come out with images which are believed to be the latest Cyber Shot phones of Sony Ericsson.

The design and the layout of the phone suggests that it will have a display of well over 3.7 inches. With the present and ongoing faith in Android, the Cyber Shot phone is expected to be based on the operating system as well. 

Presently Sony Ericsson has smartphones with 12 megapixel cameras but considering the Cyber Shot brand, the new version is expected to have a 16 megapixel auto-focus camera with flash, either LED or Xenon. The slim profile of the phone is the proof that there will not be any optical zoom in this deice, which is contrary to the earlier rumours that Sony is working on a phone with optical zoom. 

Since this information is based on a leaked image, it cannot be authenticated at this point of time. But One thing is for sure and that is Sony Ericsson, after resurrecting the Walkman brand of feature phones as smartphones with Android, will definitely is looking forward to pump some fresh blood in the dying cyber shot brand too.

List of telecom Companies – Top telecom vendors in India

These telecom vendors are working in almost every  states/circles in india , in which gurgaon, noida, delhi, ambala, banglore, chandigarh , delhi , mumbai, hyderabad , chennai, karnataka, kolkata , orissa are the major location from where they operate.

List of Top Telecom / Telecommunication Vendor Companies  in India

1)Nokia Siemens Networks.

2) Huawei

3) Ericsson

4) ZTE

5) Alcatel – Lucent

6) Ceragon Networks

7) Juniper Networks

8)Tejas Networks

9) NEC

10) Cisco

12) Avaya

13) Nortel

14) GTL

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini goes HD

Sony Ericsson unveils the new Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro with HD capabilaties, the latest additions to its Xperia family.

Refreshing the Xperia Mini range of smartphones, Sony Ericsson has announced the launch of its latest version of Xperia Mini and Xperia mini pro HD smartphones. Both the smartphones now feature a 1 Ghz Qualcomm snapdragon processor to meet the increasing computing requirements for smartphones and will be based on Google's newer Gingerbread operating system.

Both the Xperia Mini and the Xperia Mini pro handsets feature the Sony Bravia Engine for enhanced display on its 3 inch capacitive touch screen which is protected from scratches by a protective mineral glass. The Bravia engine also allows the Xperia mini to record High Definition 720P videos from its 5 megapixel camera making it the world's smallest HD video recording smartphone.

The key difference between the two new devices still remains the same that the Mini still remains to be a touchscreen only device while the mini Pro get a hardware slide out Qwerty keypad. While the rest of the hardware remain exactly the same in both the Xperia mni and the Mini Pro HD smartphones.

Improved mobile positioning services now available for Indian 2G and 3G subscribers

Subscribers of the Indian operator Aircel are now able to use real time tracking, navigation information and information services while on the move. The operator selected Ericsson to provide mobile positioning systems for its 2G and 3G customers, marking the Swedish vendor’s first contract managing the location-based services platform in a multi-vendor core network environment.

Ericsson Mobile Positioning Systems (MPS) will offer advanced Location Based Services (LBS) to Aircel subscribers and can support several positioning alternatives for GSM and WCDMA. These range from network-based methods with cell accuracy aimed for all terminals to more accurate terminal-based methods using GPS positioning.

The WCDMA positioning method - Cell ID with round-trip time measurement – enables improved positioning accuracy for 3G and 2G phones, and the solution can be easily upgraded. A web-based survey conducted by Ericsson Consumer Lab in India revealed that the services most in demand are Family Finder (48%) and Navigation (52%).

Mallikarjun Rao, Chief Technology Officer Aircel, said: "There is huge potential in offering this value-added service to our consumers. Most Indians spend on average 90 minutes per day on the roads; location-based services will definitely increase efficiency and enhance the quality of their life.”

Amarjeet Singh, Vice President & Customer Unit Head for Aircel, Ericsson India, says: "The advanced location based intelligent service will not only provide information pertaining to a particular area but also be an invaluable analytical tool for addressing issues such as public safety and security, health care, emergency services, and so on."

As part of this three-year contract for supply and support, Ericsson will supply its Mobile Positioning Centre (GMPC and SMPC) and features that support various applications to Aircel.

Enjoy location based services on Aircel without a GPS enabled handset

Aircel subscribers will be able to use the service to find nearby restaurants or gyms, find the fastest route home, or keep track of children or the elderly with a tracking service.

Aircel plans to offer its 2G and 3G subscribers better location based services and to get real time tracking, navigation information and information services while on the move, without the need to buy a GPS enabled phone from next month.

Aircel, has selected Ericsson to provide the mobile positioning systems for its subscribers. Through these services subscribers will be able to find nearby restaurants or gyms, the fastest route home, or keep track of children or the elderly with a tracking service. Enterprises could also use the services for effective resource management.

Mallikarjun Rao, chief technology officer, Aircel, said "There is huge potential in offering this value- added service to our consumers. Most Indians spend on average 90 minutes per day on the roads; location-based services will definitely increase efficiency and enhance the quality of their life."

Ericsson's Mobile Positioning Systems (MPS) will offer advanced Location Based Services (LBS) to Aircel subscribers and can support several positioning alternatives for GSM and WCDMA(3G). This ranges from network-based methods (using cell tower based information), which will be available to all users, to more accurate terminal-based methods (in phone/device capablity) using GPS positioning for people with GPS enabled phones.

Aircel already offers 'pocketfinder' service which helps users find places of interest nearby such as petrol pumps, ATMs, hospitals, restaurants etc. However, with this new deployment these services will be expanded and their accuracy improved.

Ericsson expands operations in Jaipur

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Telecom networking equipment maker Ericsson has added a new assembly line at its supply site in Kukas, Jaipur for the production of its multi-standard Radio Base Station (RBS) 6000 modules locally.

“The telecom industry is playing a very significant role in the growth of the Indian economy. We recognize the long standing contribution of Ericsson in the growth of telecom infrastructure in India. The enhancement of local manufacturing capabilities will boost this sector by reducing the time to market and will also result in quicker uptake of new technologies,” said Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Sachin Pilot while inaugurating the new assembly line.

P Balaji, VP Communications, corporate affairs and business development, Ericsson India, said: “The addition of the assembly line will further develop our delivery capabilities in the region. With the introduction of new technologies, including 3G and TD-LTE, in India, the time is right for us to extend our capabilities to better support our customers. This step also reinforces our commitment to India.”

Ericsson to offer location based service to Aircel

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Networking solutions vendor Ericsson will provide mobile positioning systems for telecom service provider Aircel's 2G and 3G subscribers.

As part of this three-year contract for supply and support, Ericsson will supply its Mobile Positioning Centre (GMPC and SMPC) and features that support various applications to Aircel.  

Ericsson Mobile Positioning Systems (MPS) will offer location based services (LBS) to Aircel subscribers and can support several positioning alternatives for GSM and WCDMA.

That ranges from network-based methods with cell accuracy aimed for all terminals, to more accurate terminal-based methods using GPS positioning.

The WCDMA positioning method - Cell ID with  round-trip time measurement -  will improve the positioning accuracy for 3G and 2G phones.

Mallikarjun Rao, CTO Aircel, said: “There is huge potential in offering this value- added service to our consumers. Most Indians spend on average 90 minutes per day on the roads; location-based services will definitely increase efficiency and enhance the quality of their life.  Our belief in Ericsson technological superiority and their unparallel support gives us the confidence to provide superior services to our customers.”

Amarjeet Singh, VP & customer unit head for Aircel, Ericsson India, says: “The advanced location based intelligent service will not only provide information pertaining to a particular area but also be an invaluable analytical tool for addressing issues such as public safety and security, health care, emergency services, and so on.”

Starting this July, Aircel subscribers will be able to use the service.