ZTE announces super-slim quad-core Grand Era U985

ZTE announced a new handsets for China called the Grand Era U985 today. It's boasting a 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 display, an 8 megapixel camera, and an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. Although ZTE is touting the Grand Era U985 as "the world's slimmest quad-core smartphone" at an average 8.6 mm thickness, it's done out by the recently-announced LG Optimus G, which is only 8.45 mm thick. At its slimmest part the Grand Era U985 is 7.9 mm, however, so take that as you will.

ZTE is planning on showing off a few other handsets soon, including the quad-core Grand Era V985 and the Grand Era LTE, as well as the lower-end Grand V970 and Grand U930. We'll be keeping an eye out for those.  The Grand Era U985 is due to launch in China within the next couple of days with full support for the local TD-SCDMA network.

It's a little hard to get especially excited about something just launching in China, and there doesn't seem to be a lot here that would make anyone seriously wish it was available stateside. Besides, how big of a deal is slimness at this point? Does a difference of a millimeter or two of thickness really matter to you?

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Fujitsu STYLISTIC M532/EA4 - Android 4.0 tablet Tegra 3 for corporate users

Japanese company Fujitsu introduced at home 10.1-inch tablet, running an operating system Android 4.0, quad-core nVidia Tegra 3 and intended by the manufacturer, for the corporate market.

In addition to that provided by the novelty has increased protection against external influences, meeting military standards (MIL-STD-810G) - dust-resistant, immersion in water to a depth of 5 meters, and the work is in low (from -30 ˚ C) and high (up to +50 ˚ C) temperatures. The stated duration of the device in active mode is more than 13 hours.

Home sales Fujitsu STYLISTIC M532/EA4 scheduled for early next month, the issue price is still open.

Specifications Fujitsu STYLISTIC M532/EA4:

• Support communications standards:
• Dimensions: 262.6 h175, 4x8, 6 mm
• Weight: 560 g
• Processor: 1.3 GHz quad-core, NVIDIA Tegra 3
• Platform: Android 4.0
• Display: 10.1-inch, TFT, resolution of 1280x800 pixels, capacitive touch panel (working up to 10 simultaneous touches)
• Main Camera: 8 MP
• Front camera: 2 MP
• Memory: 1 GB (LPDDR2), 32 GB internal, microSD slot for memory cards
• Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth v3.0 + EDR, microUSB 2.0
• Others: Stereo speakers, microphone

Smartphones let work win out

Tonight, as my husband stands in our bedroom, fingers whirling across his smartphone and eyes glued to its tiny screen, I have no idea "where" he is. Is he checking the score of his beloved home team, or dealing with a rant from an indefatigable boss overseas? Is he working or home-ing, or both?
This melding of work and home, of course, is an old story. In 1999, I wrote an article about three generations of a Baltimore family and their work-life balance. Shattering my romantic views on what it was like to live a few easy steps from work -- literally over the store -- the family's elderly patriarch told me that his parents couldn't wait to move to the suburbs and put some distance between family and work. Their hardware business had shadowed their evenings and weekends, stealing peace. Decades later, the patriarch's restless, cell phone-toting, entrepreneurial son blamed the portability of work for his recent divorce.

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/14/opinion/oms-jackson-smartphones/index.html

Social Innovators of the Week: Jonathan Jackson & Vikram Kumar

Mobilising health care in resource-challenged nations...

This week I am featuring two social innovators for the price of one life changing social organisation.Jonathan Jackson (CEO) & Vikram Kumar (CMO) are the founders of Dimagi and their mobile health platform calledCommCare has just landed them the Schwab Foundation’s 2012 Social Entrepreneur Award at the World Economic Forum meeting in Tianjin, China.

Both Jonathan and Vikram were selected from a list of more than 1,000 global applicants for the prestigious award and now find themselves in an exclusive pot of 26 successful awardees (you can see all of the awardees here).

Let’s have a look at their award winning work.

CommCare

When Jonathan and Vikram originally founded Dimagi their mission was to integrate innovative technology into global public and private services in order to improve human health and well-being. I think CommCare is most definitely an excellent representation of this ethos.

CommCare is a mobile technology platform for community health workers in developing countries. The mobile phone app and web interface lets resource-challenged users to store and access patient information and monitor at-risk patients through mobile phones made available to remote health facilities.

Here is a nice infographic about the tech…..

So far the organisation have recorded 300,000 home visits! Take a bow Jonathan and Vikram because you are saving lives, the technology has literally helped mobilise health care workers all over the world (explore a mix of case studies at the bottom of this post).

Jonathan recently said this about the platform when he found out about the award acknowledgement:

“We’ve been working in this field for a long time, and we strongly believe that taking a product platform approach to ICT projects is the key to building sustainable programs to expand the effective delivery of life saving interventions. We greatly appreciate the Schwab Foundations’ acknowledgement and support.”

The video below will help you understand in greater detail the work that Dimagi carry out in the community with their mobile health platform:

If you would like to know more about Vikram and Jonathan then please head here. For more information about CommCare case studies around the globe then please explore the links below:

CommCare ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist – India)

CommCare TZ (Tanzania)

CommCare Zambia

CommCare USA

Let me know if you’ve seen an individual or group worthy of our social innovator of the week title! You can leave your link in the comments section below or drop me a tweet @Nokia_Connects. Have a great week!

Introducing the Powerful Motorola RAZR™ i with Intel Inside®

Say hello to the full-screen phone

Motorola Mobility in partnership with Intel Corporation introduced the powerful Motorola RAZR™ i with Intel Inside®: the new full-screen smartphone that fits in the palm of your hand. Its Super AMOLED Advanced 4.3-inch display spans from edge-to-edge with virtually no border - giving you more screen with less phone. RAZR i is the first smartphone that can achieve speeds of 2.0 GHz thanks to a fast Intel® Atom™ processor. Jump from a game to a text and over to a playlist, then off to browse the Web - all without stopping and on a long-lasting battery that is 40 percent more powerful than the competition1.

The power of Intel Inside means you also get an instant-launch 8-megapixel camera that can load in less than a second2. Just use the dedicated camera key so you get the shot you want. When there’s action involved, multi-shot mode lets you snap 10 pictures in less than a second. And with the illuminated sensor located on the back and High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities, you’ll get a great shot, even in challenging lighting conditions.

Motorola RAZR i will be available in black beginning in October in select European and Latin American markets including the U.K., France, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico with more to be announced. A stand out white version will also be coming to select markets. Pricing and availability will vary by country, so please visit www.motorola.com/razri for the latest information.

Introducing the Powerful Motorola RAZR™ i with Intel Inside® and an Edge-to-Edge Display

Say hello to the full-screen phone

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LONDON – Sept. 18, 2012 – Motorola Mobility in partnership with Intel Corporation introduced the powerful Motorola RAZR™ i with Intel Inside®: the new full-screen smartphone that fits in the palm of your hand. Its Super AMOLED Advanced 4.3-inch display spans from edge-to-edge with virtually no border - giving you more screen with less phone. RAZR i is the first smartphone that can achieve speeds of 2.0 GHz thanks to a fast Intel® Atom™ processor. Jump from a game to a text and over to a playlist, then off to browse the Web - all without stopping and on a long-lasting battery that is 40 percent more powerful than the competition¹.

The power of Intel Inside means you also get an instant-launch 8-megapixel camera that can load in less than a second². Just use the dedicated camera key so you get the shot you want. When there’s action involved, multi-shot mode lets you snap 10 pictures in less than a second. And with the illuminated sensor located on the back and High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities, you’ll get a great shot, even in challenging lighting conditions.

“Together with Intel, we’re redefining what people can expect from a mobile device. A camera that launches in an instant, Web pages that load blazingly fast and a device that’s the perfect balance of screen size and fit in hand,” said Jim Wicks, senior vice president, Consumer Experience Design, Motorola Mobility. “RAZR i delivers just that when you put an Intel-fast processor in a beautifully designed phone and add in extra long battery life.”

“Motorola RAZR i with Intel Inside naturally blends together the value propositions of high performance Intel Architecture and great battery life, Motorola Mobility device innovation and the Android™ platform,” said Erik Reid, general manager, Intel’s Mobile and Communications Group. “Intel’s goal is to provide compelling technology options that translate into great user benefits and experiences. RAZR i is a great proofpoint in the collaboration and we’re thrilled to be working with Motorola to bring this edge-to-edge experience enhanced with Intel Inside to people around the world.”

Powered by Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradeable to Jelly Bean), RAZR i puts the Google universe in your hand. Google Play™ gives you access to more than 600,000 apps and games, millions of books and thousands of movies. Get where you need to go with Google Maps for Android™ with free turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance. And when your hands are full, use Voice Actions for Android™ on RAZR i to compose a text, get directions, make a call, play a song...or simply Google something. RAZR i also features near field communication (NFC) technology so you can send contacts, links, maps and more directly to compatible phones with Android Beam™. Just hold the phones together and tap the screen.

Designed with premium protective materials, RAZR i is built to go everywhere. A diamond cut aircraft-grade aluminum⁴ frame surrounds the display, which is made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass, to deflect both scratches and scrapes. On the back, RAZR i is made DuPont™ KEVLAR® strong³. Spilled coffee? Caught in the rain? Don’t worry. RAZR i is protected with a splash-guard coating—even on the electrical boards inside.

RAZR i already has a long battery - and when you set up the SMARTACTIONS™ battery savings rule your phone will automatically adjust to squeeze more out of each charge. Whether you want to maximize your last ounce of power, or prevent your phone from ringing during a meeting, SMARTACTIONS will automatically trigger specific actions. Motorola’s exclusive Guide Me app comes preloaded with interactive, swipe-by-swipe tutorials for tons of features – no instruction manual required. Also unique to Motorola, the interactive Circles Widget allows quick access to notifications, weather, time and more.

Availability and pricing

Motorola RAZR i will be available in black beginning in October in select European and Latin American markets including the U.K., France, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico with more to be announced. A stand out white version will also be coming to select markets. Pricing and availability will vary by country, so please visit www.motorola.com/razri for the latest information.

For more information and multimedia assets for Motorola RAZR i, please visit our press kit athttp://mediacenter.motorola.com

About Intel

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

The World of Red Bull app, coming exclusively to Nokia Lumia

Watch the worldwide debut of the World of Red Bull app, coming soon exclusively to Nokia Lumia and Series 40.

Dropbox

Description
Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. Any file you save to your Dropbox is accessible from all your computers, iPhone, iPad and even the Dropbox website!

Features:
• Bring all your photos, videos, and docs anywhere.
• Automatically save photos and videos to Dropbox and earn up to 3 GB additional free space.
• Share a link to your photos, videos, and docs — no more attachments.
• Add files to "Favorites" for fast, offline viewing.

Take your work on the go and review docs when you're out and about. Even if you accidentally leave your iPhone in a taxi, your stuff is always safe in Dropbox.

Terms of Service: https://www.dropbox.com/terms

Dropbox Web SiteDropbox Support
What's New in Version 1.5.5
• Support for Korean
• Share files easily on Facebook and Twitter
• Support for AirPrint

Motorola RAZR™ i with Intel Inside® and an Edge-to-Edge Display

Its Super AMOLED Advanced 4.3-inch display spans from edge-to-edge with virtually no border - giving you more screen with less phone. RAZR i is the first smartphone that can achieve speeds of 2.0 GHz thanks to a fast Intel® Atom™ processor. Jump from a game to a text and over to a playlist, then off to browse the Web - all without stopping and on a long-lasting battery that is 40 percent more powerful than the competition.

Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 - «lite" CD Micro 4/3 interchangeable lens

Olympus has expanded its portfolio of standard cameras Micro 4/3 "lite" version, called Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5. The camera has a classic case and has an extremely fast autofocus. The basis of the cameras Live MOS sensor is laid with a resolution of 16.1 megapixels and image processor TruePic VI. Like other modern cameras, this model has a great emphasis on obtaining training opportunities in low light conditions - the limit is 25 ISO 600, although the practical benefits of such huge numbers is questionable. camera has a BCL-15 f8.0 Body Cap Lens - a device that can perform as a function of the connector cover for interchangeable lens and the lens for quick shots. There is a built-in Wi-Fi, which can work with their applications for iOS and Android, but unlike similar offerings from Canon phone becomes a remote camera control unit. It should be noted that in addition to their own lenses can be used any other, are compatible with Micro Four Thirds, at double the crop factor. The model has a folding screen that rotates 170 degrees - the diagonal of 3 inches. camera goes on sale in the U.S. market in October. Cost Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 will be 500 dollars with Body Cap Lens and $ 600 with a 14-42 mm lens whale.

Olympus mini E-PM2 - a compact camera with interchangeable lens

Along with the model Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 was presented and his younger brother - PEN mini E-PM2, the format Micro 4/3, but more simple. Differences cameras are not too great, but the PEN mini is cheaper analogue. Olympus PEN mini E-PM2 has a Live MOS sensor with a resolution of 16.1 megapixels, supports a range of ISO 200-25600, exposure of 60 to 1/4000, and uses a 35-point AF system and processor TruePic VI, derived from the model of E- M5. The camera has a built-in sensor shift stabilization. During continuous shooting, the model allows you to shoot at speeds of up to 8 / s, supports recording video in Full HD 1080/30p with stereo sound and continuous autofocus. Camera Olympus E-PM2 has a 3-inch touch screen, which is in contrast to the older brother fixed nepodvizhno.Dlya image storage using memory cards SDXC, including technology to support wireless data Eye-Fi card and Toshiba FlashAir SD, can act as an access point Wi-Fi. It also supports Image Share application for iOS and Android. models will go on sale in late October, but its value is not reported.

Olympus STYLUS XZ-2 - the flagship of the new line of

After reporting that the company is launching a new range of products series STYLUS Olympus unveiled the flagship model in the series - compact STYLUS XZ-2, unites compactness "Soap" hand-operated "SLR". The camera lens was iZUIKO DIGITAL f1.8-2.5 with the world's first hybrid control ring. The lens has an equivalent focal length of 28-112 mm, and the aperture setting is changed from F / 1,8 to F / 2,5. The model used a CMOS sensor with back illumination, the resolution of which is 12 MP with the physical size of 1/1, 7 inches. To process the data used processor TruePic VI. The camera has a built-in flash and a moving 3-inch LCD screen. feature of the camera is the replacement part to grip the body that allows photographers to make it more user-friendly camera. Olympus STYLUS XZ-2 supports recording of 1080p Full HD with stereo sound. Compression is in the format of MOV or H.264. Together with the camera will be offered three options removable elements in three colors (red, beige and lilac), cover and underwater housing. In the U.S., sales of Olympus STYLUS XZ-2 will begin in November, priced at $ 600.

The number of new smartphones in the MTS-Ukraine has exceeded the number of new subscribers

The mobile operator "MTS Ukraine" provided statistics on the use of communications services owners of smartphones running the popular mobile operating systems.

As noted by the operator at the end of the third quarter of 2012 in its network, there were almost 3 million smartphones, which is 1 million more than last year. Thus, the number of new smart phones that are registered in the network in one year exceeded the number of new subscribers during the same period (about 800 thousand).

While still on the market is dominated by devices based on the platform Symbian, the most dynamic growth demonstrate smartphones running OS Android, the number of which, compared to the same period last year increased by five times. Devices on iOS and bada has doubled, but the smartphones' OSes »Windows has increased by only 12%.

The number of smartphones in the MTS network in early September 2012 (top 5 most popular OS):

Symbian - 1600 thousand.;
Android - 640 thousand piece.
iOS - 221 thousand piece.
bada - 207 thousand piece.
Windows Phone / Mobile - 91 thousand.
Owners of smartphones and tablets running Android and iOS are the most active users of mobile Internet services - on average they use about 1 GB of traffic per month. Following them in the ranking are fans of bada. It is these operating systems are leaders in the use of services to reduce the cost of Internet access - "NET at" and a package of Internet traffic.

Stylus - a new line of cameras from Olympus

Olympus has introduced a new brand of compact digital cameras - STYLUS («staylus"), which will be on sale in autumn 2012. The company is positioning the camera STYLUS like products that solve a variety of user tasks and harmoniously fit into any lifestyle. Cameras are designed for use by amateur photographers to write their "stories." The company notes that the model will be a new approach to the design, quality lenses, the new software, including "smart" processing of the frame and will treat the compact solution. As of September 2012, the lineup will include camera STYLUS XZ-2, STYLUS SP-820UZ and STYLUS VH-410.

Expanding the line of PowerShot cameras from Canon

Canon has updated its range of camera series PowerShot, adding to its models G15, SX50 HS and S110, continued the corresponding line of the existing units. Canon PowerShot G15 has a 12.1-megapixel sensor, which is adapted for shooting in low light conditions. He has built a 28mm wide angle lens, f/1.8-2.8 lens with five times optical zoom. It is based on processor DIGIC5, provides including the ability to record HD video with a resolution of 1080p. The camera is able to carry out continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per second full-length. In a viewfinder to be used 3-inch screen with a resolution of 922,000 pixels, but the "shoe" can be achieved and optical. As an optional accessory features a waterproof cover. ultrazoom Canon PowerShot SX50 also has a 12.1-megapixel matrix, but his 24-mm wide-angle lens has the equivalent of 24-1200 mm and provides a 50-fold optical zoom, which allows us to say that Canon, it is the most powerful ultrazoom market. The camera has an optical image stabilizer, supports up to ISO 6400, and is also able to produce a series of 10 full-length shots in 1 second. The screen has a diagonal of 2.8 inches and a resolution of 461 thousand pixels. Supported function photographing 12-bit RAW + JPEG. easiest of view became Canon PowerShot S110, which also received a 12.1 megapixel matrix, but much more simple lens - 24 mm wide-angle to f/2.0 aperture and five-fold optical Blow. The main difference is the presence of built-in Wi-Fi, which allows you to quickly and wirelessly share your photos with friends and also provides remote management from a smartphone based on iOS or Android. Like his older brother Canon S110 is able to do a series of images at a rate of 10 K / s, recording Full HD video, but it supports up to ISO 12800 and is equipped with a 3-inch touch screen. Release dates cameras in North America - October 2012, and the cost accordingly will be $ 499.99, $ 479.99 and $ 449.99.

Motorola introduced a smartphone at 2 GHz processor Intel - Motorola RAZR I

Motorola has officially announced its new model of Android smartphone - Motorola RAZR i, equipped with a 2 GHz processor Intel Atom, High 8 megapixel camera and a 4.3-inch qHD display.

Camera news, as stated by the manufacturer, is activated in less than one second, and allows continuous shooting make 10 pictures per second. In addition, the user access mode HDR (taking photos with high dynamic range).

In addition to that, the display Motorola RAZR i have a protective coating Corning Gorilla Glass, and its body is made of Kevlar, is protected from splashing.

Motorola RAZR i will go on sale in October this year at a number of European and Latin American markets, including the UK, France, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.

Specifications Motorola RAZR i:

• Support communications standards: 3G WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Dimensions: 60,9 h122, 5x8, 3 mm
• Weight: 126 g
• Processor: Intel Atom, 2 GHz
• Platform: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (updated to the Jelly Bean)
• Display: 4.3-inch, Super AMOLED Advanced, resolution qHD (540x960)
• Camera: 8 MP with autofocus and LED backlight, support for Full HD (1080p) video
• Memory: 1 GB RAM, 8 GB of built-in (5 GB user available), microSD slot for memory cards
• Communication: Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, USB 2.0 HS, DLNA, NFC, aGPS, Standalone GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
• Battery: 2000 mA / h
• Other: The electronic compass

M2M Challenge 2012: can you create an M2M-based application good enough to win USD 5,000?

The Networked Society and a world dominated by machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity is a lot closer than you might think. But what will we do with all those connections? If you have an M2M app idea, the inaugural global M2M Challenge, with a top prize of USD 5000, could help you play a role in changing the future of business.

The emergence and huge popularity of smartphones and tablets in recent years has shown the world that subscribers and businesses take to appealing apps like fish to water.

So imagine a world where there really are no limitations on the connectivity between machines – where apps help us to capitalize on fixed- or mobile-broadband-enabled M2M connectivity for personal, leisure or professional business reasons.

As enterprises increasingly look for M2M solutions, the M2M Challenge aims to unlock the imagination of developers, entrepreneurs and those working for businesses of all sizes involved in the M2M ecosystem, regardless of where they are in the world.

The concept is simple: submit a solution in any of the five competition categories that would improve business though innovative use of M2M connectivity. Ideas must be submitted by December 31, 2012. The categories are:

energy
security
healthcare
mobility (auto and transport)
consumer electronics and more.


Prize winners, and those behind other selected submissions, will have the chance to network with thought leaders and key influencers in M2M development.

The winner will be announced at the CeBIT IT Trade Fair in Hanover, Germany, in March 2013. Other competition details are available on the M2M Challenge homepage.

Ericsson and Swisscom are global sponsors of the competition alongside Telit and VARTA Microbattery. The competition is being run in association with the independent intelligence platform m2mapps.

Miguel Blockstrand, Head of Ericsson’s Product Line Device Communications, says huge numbers of new business-model opportunities are being opened up by M2M-based solutions.

“The transformative power of M2M connectivity for all sectors of business and society is on such a large scale that it really does have the potential to significantly change the future,” he says. “Given the potential numbers of M2M connections – Ericsson predicts a world of more than 50 billion connected devices by 2020 – we are still at a relatively early stage.

“The smartphone revolution has shown that some of the earliest mobile apps remain the most popular, so we are pretty confident that there are fabulous M2M app ideas are out there that can make their mark on business and society. This competition will help innovators to turn their vision into reality.

“Ericsson is dedicated to enhancing the M2M ecosystem. M2M apps are a crucial element of that ecosystem, alongside high-quality and dependable connectivity. That’s why we are committed to this competition and the long-term success of the M2M market.”

Ericsson will be represented on the judging panel, to be chaired by Robin Duke-Woolley, CEO of Beecham Research.

Sri Lanka Operator Mobitel selects Huawei to Expand its Network

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, signed a contract with Mobitel, a leading telecom operator in Sri Lanka, to execute the phase-7 Mobitel network expansion project.

Mobitel will adopt Huawei core network solutions in this project, and Huawei will renovate and expand sites for Mobitel in major cities such as the capital Colombo, Galle, and Matara. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2014 when commercial applications will be available and subscribers across Sri Lanka will be able to enjoy undifferentiated and high-quality communications services.

"Mobitel is committed to delivering unmatchable mobile services with the best possible user experience. We are pleased to cooperate with Huawei to expand and update our networks. Huawei is experienced in deploying commercial networks and we have confidence in Huawei and its innovative solutions. This project will certainly help Mobitel offer better mobile communications experiences to our customers." said Lalith de Silva, CEO of Mobitel.

"Since entering the Sri Lankan market in 2005, Huawei has become the largest communications solutions provider in the country. Our partnership with Mobitel has lasted for years. We at Huawei are honored that Mobitel awarded Huawei the contract to expand its phase-7 network capacity. We will continue focusing on customers' needs, helping them update information and communications technologies." said Zhang Sen, Vice President of Huawei's Southeast Asia Region.

Hola, Opera Mini!

Millions of Mexicans get better mobile web through Telcel partnership

Opera Software announced the rollout of a customized version of its Opera Mini browser to subscribers of Telcel, giving users in Mexico the power of the internet at their fingertips at a very low cost.

Opera Mini is one of the most used mobile browsers with 179 million users worldwide. Starting today, Telcel’s 67 million subscribers in Mexico will now be able to take advantage of Opera Mini’s compression feature, which saves users up to 90% of their time and money.

Existing Opera Mini users on Telcel’s service will automatically be upgraded to the customized versions of Opera Mini and Telcel, which will give users quick access to Telcel’s data plans and other services. Using Telcel but haven’t yet taken Opera Mini for a spin? You can download the new version from m.opera.com on your device.

“We are thrilled to make Opera Mini part of our offerings to our customers, who need a fast and cost-effective solution to browsing the internet on their mobile devices”, said Alejandro Magaña, VAS Deputy Director, Telcel. “The best part about Opera Mini is it provides a consistent and smartphone-like user experience across a broad range of handsets, including basic phones, which is very useful to our customer base.”

“Opera’s goal is to give the best possible user experience on any device and any network,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “Designed for speed and ease of use, Opera Mini provides insanely fast browsing – up to six times faster than other browsers on both 2G and 3G networks. Giving this capability to Telcel users is very exciting for us.”

Opera’s partnership with Telcel is part of its larger agreement with its parent company America Movil, announced earlier this year, which will bring Opera Mini to its subsidiaries in 18 countries in Latin America with a total of 246 million subscribers.

About Telcel

Telcel (Radiomóvil Dipsa), in operation since 1989, is the leading cellular phone company in Mexico with over 66.7 million customers. With the best service and broadest coverage at the national level, it covers over 200,000 communities in nine regions of the country, which represent over 90% of the inhabited areas of Mexico. Always at the forefront, Telcel offers the fastest wireless connectivity in the national market in voice and data technology GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS / HSPA.

América Móvil is the leading provider of integrated telecommunications services in Latin America. As of March 31, 2012, it had 246 million cellular, 30 million fixed line, 16 million broadband access and 14 million Pay-TV subscribers.

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 275 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

Orange and T-Mobile to Offer iPhone 5 in the UK on 21st September, EE to Offer iPhone 5 on its 4G LTE Network

Orange and T-Mobile announced they will offer iPhone 5 in the UK beginning Friday, September 21. Customers can pre-order iPhone 5 through all retail stores, via telesales and online at www.orange.co.uk/iphone5 and www.t-mobile.co.uk/iphone5. Orange and T-Mobile will allow iPhone 5 customers to connect to its fast HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA networks with Wideband Audio. EE will offer iPhone 5 on its 4G LTE network with Wideband Audio when it launches in the coming weeks.
iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology—all while delivering even better battery life. iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features including: the all new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography and turn-by-turn navigation; Facebook integration; Passbook organization and even more Siri features and languages.

"We are thrilled to offer iPhone 5 to our Orange and T-Mobile customers and look forward to launching EE's superfast 4G service in the coming weeks for iPhone 5 customers to enjoy all the phone's amazing new features on our new network," said Pippa Dunn, Chief Marketing Officer, Consumer, EE. "Anyone purchasing iPhone 5 on Orange or T-Mobile will also have the option to upgrade to EE's 4G network as soon as it launches."
Orange and T-Mobile customers will enjoy faster 3G thanks to the fact they will be on the UK’s biggest and best 3G and 2G network. iPhone 5 customers on EE will get access to 4G, delivering superfast mobile internet speeds, typically five times faster than the current average 3G speeds. EE’s pioneering new superfast 4G service will launch in the coming weeks and will be available in 16 major UK cities, covering 20 million people by Christmas. Customers of all three brands will be served by Britain’s biggest, fastest and most reliable network.
Orange pricing for iPhone 5:
 
The Works (24 month plan)
Monthly Fee
£25.00
£36.00
£41.00
£46.00
Voice (minutes)
100 - Any Net
Unlimited
SMS
125 - Any Net
Unlimited
Data (MB)
250
1,000
2,000
3,000
iPhone 5 16GB
£249.99
£109.99
£29.99
£0.00
iPhone 5 32GB
£379.99
£219.99
£139.99
£89.99
iPhone 5 64GB
£449.99
£269.99
£209.99
£179.99
iPhone 4S 16GB
£99.99
£29.99
£0
iPhone 4 8GB
£0

*Upfront costs for plans costing £41 or more a month, are subject to a £50 deposit, which we’ll refund back on to your bill if you stay with Orange for four months.