The future of music industry will rely on mobile phone and 3G technology will be a great enabler for it. The mobile phone is set to become the retail channel of the future for music fans according to a report published by 3. The report investigates how young people are using new technology to revolutionise the way they access and listen to music and reveals some startling results for the music industry: Music purchased on mobile is the fastest growing music format - up 100% on 2005 Mobile could overtake computer based music purchases within 5 years Six out of ten under 24 year olds have purchased music via a mobile Downtime' is becoming the newcommerce space for music retailing Two thirds say they buy on public ...

Posted by Budi Putra on November 10th, 2006 No Comments »

Infineon Technologies AG announced that its GPRS/UMTS multimedia platform will power Panasonic Mobile Communications Co. Ltd's newest Softbank 705P mobile handset. The Softbank Mobile Corp. handset will be for the Japan market. Infineon's scalable Multimedia Platform EDGE/UMTS (MP-EU) allows mobile phone manufacturers to introduce various UMTS models based on the same core architecture, reducing design cycles and cutting time-to-market. It has all necessary hardware and software components of a mobile handset. "Infineon and Panasonic have a long track-record of successful cooperation and we are happy to expand our activities by bringing a common dual-mode 3G solution in the market," said Dr. Hermann Eul, management board member and president of communication solutions business group at Infineon. EETAsia

Posted by Budi Putra on October 9th, 2006 No Comments »

New York - Nokia today introduced the Nokia N95, an all-in-one multimedia computer with a pioneering 2-way slide concept, integrated GPS functionality, a 5 megapixel camera and support for high-speed mobile networks, making it easier to watch and record videos, listen to songs, take high-quality photos, browse the internet, or catch up on email while on the move. "The Nokia N95 brings a range of multimedia ingredients together, such as a fantastic display, outstanding photo and video capability and high-speed connectivity, making it the ultimate multimedia computer," said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Multimedia, Nokia. "This single device - which fits easily in your pocket - can replace stand-alone devices that you no ...

Posted by Budi Putra on September 27th, 2006 2 Comments »

Vietnam will follow its ASEAN partners to launch 3G services. The Ministry of Post and Telematics (MPT) is checking technical standards to prepare for the issuance of a regulation on using frequency bands for the 3G network. The MPT plans to issue a business licence to the first firm that meets conditions to offer 3G services next year. Doan Quang Hoan, Director of MPT’s Wireless Frequency Department, revealed that the policy on licencing 3G network services had been considered for a long time. Due to of a lack of management regulations, the MPT has not licenced any firm yet. “We are working with some big international telecom groups to learn about their experiences in frequency allocation before issuing the rule on frequency use and ...

Posted by Budi Putra on September 27th, 2006 No Comments »

Nokia has proved that its Communicator brand has successfully shaped a significant milestone in the contemporary marketing history of Indonesia as well as the world. Nokia Indonesia conducted the Communicator Community Gathering today to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Nokia Communicator’s presence in Indonesia. More than 2,000 Communicator users attended the gathering at Grand Hyatt Hotel. In the recent decade, Nokia has always chosen Jakarta as the first city to launch each Communicator series globally. Check-out my CNET Asia tech post on Nokia Communicator. Caption: Mathia Nalappan, VP Sales Nokia Enterprise Solution, Asia Pacific and Hasan Aula, country manager, Nokia Indonesia.

Posted by Budi Putra on September 15th, 2006 No Comments »

Geekzone reported a very interesting statictic on cellular industry milestones. Mobile phone industry has become a spectacular industry: it took 20 years to reach 1 billion connections, three years to reach 2 billion connections and is on target to reach its third billion in a period of just over two years. According to estimates from Wireless Intelligence, a venture between market intelligence firm Ovum and the GSM Association, the total number of cellular connections in the world will reach 2.5 billion, having passed through the 2 billion mark just 12 months ago, "The cellular industry took 20 years to reach 1 billion connections, three years to reach 2 billion connections and is on target to reach its third billion in ...

Posted by Budi Putra on September 10th, 2006 No Comments »

This is another new handset challenger in 3G market... Research In Motion (RIM) recently announced its first UMTS-capable handhelds, the BlackBerry 8707g and 8707v, in Singapore. Both models, which essentially offer the same features but with slight differentiation in exterior casing, will be carried by all three local mobile operators. The 8707g will be available from SingTel and StarHub, while the 8707v will be offered by M1. One of the key features of the new BlackBerry handhelds is their ability to multitask. According to RIM, the 8707g and 8707v allow simultaneous voice and data usage while being used as a modem for a PC. Each handheld will come with a 16-bit QVGA screen, 64MB flash memory, onboard BlackBerry ...

Posted by Budi Putra on August 23rd, 2006 2 Comments »

Espoo, Finland -- Nokia today announced the availability of the Nokia N93 Golf Edition, a special package combining the unparalleled mobile video capabilities of the Nokia N93 multimedia computer with a unique golf application that enables you to capture your golf swing, analyze and improve your game by split screen swing comparison and other advanced analysis tools. The Pro Session Golf by Nokia application has a ready to use golf-tailored viewfinder that instantly captures a player's swing from the correct angles and distances. Unlike current video analysis solutions, Pro Session Golf is portable and instantly usable with no additional cameras, cables, or computer needed. Everything you need is already included in the Nokia N93 Golf Edition! Golf ...

Posted by Budi Putra on August 2nd, 2006 No Comments »

Harry K. Nugraha, Country Manager Qualcomm Indonesia (left), Shawn A. Covell, Senior Director, International Government Affairs, Qualcomm (center) and Michael J. Sampoerna, President Director Sampoerna Telekom * LAMPUNG, INDONESIA — Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, worked with Sampoerna Telekom (STI), Axesstel Inc., IndoNet, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and the State Ministry for the Accelerated Development of Disadvantaged Regions to introduce CDMA450 wireless technology into Way Kanan, giving the area access to broadband wireless voice and data services. "We are confident that greater access to wireless technology will enable better communication in rural ...

Posted by Budi Putra on July 23rd, 2006 3 Comments »

Nokia Indonesia announced its participation in the Indonesia Cellular Show 2006 (ICS 2006) in the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, 5-9 Juli 2006. This event is the biggest mobile telecommunication industry exhibition in Indonesia aiming at accommodating demands and needs of all parties in this industry, particularly mobile phone users in Indonesia. In ICS 2006, Nokia Indonesia introduces Mobile TV, the latest technology offered by Nokia N92 phone, which enables users to watch digital TV broadcast, with the support of DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast – Handheld) technology. As a player in the mobile telecommunication industry in Indonesia with a commitment to always provide the best for its users, Nokia Indonesia welcomes this Indonesia Cellular Show 2006. "We see the people have a ...

Posted by Budi Putra on July 6th, 2006 1 Comment »