Bank of America Charge $5 Monthly for Debit Card

Get ready for a new wave of bank fees. Bank of America will begin charging a $5 monthly fee at the beginning of next year for customers who make debit card purchases.

Whether you use your card for one purchase a month or 20, you will pay $5 per month starting in 2012. If you don't use your card at all, you won't be assessed a fee. And you can still use ATMs as much as you want without getting hit with the new fee.

Other banks have been flirting with the idea of introducing a fee for debit card usage, but Bank of America (BAC, Fortune 500) is one of the first major institutions to announce that it will make this a reality for all active debit card customers.

The move coincides with the implementation of new rules limiting the revenue banks will be able to get from merchants. Beginning this weekend, a cap on the fees banks can charge retailers every time customers swipe their debit cards will take effect.

While banks used to charge an average fee of 44 cents, now the maximum fee is only 21 cents. This is expected to cost the banking industry billions of dollars. The Federal Reserve introduced the cap this summer, despite protests from many financial institutions.

"The economics of offering a debit card have changed with recent regulations," said Bank of America spokeswoman Betty Riess, adding that customers will be notified of the change at least 30 days before it takes effect.

While banks used to charge an average fee of 44 cents, now the maximum fee is only 21 cents. This is expected to cost the banking industry billions of dollars. The Federal Reserve introduced the cap this summer, despite protests from many financial institutions.

"The economics of offering a debit card have changed with recent regulations," said Bank of America spokeswoman Betty Riess, adding that customers will be notified of the change at least 30 days before it takes effect.

HTC Explorer Features and Specifications

HTC Explorer Main Specifications

• Type: Smartphone
• Keypad:On Screen
• Network: GSM and UMTS
• Operating System: Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Internal storage: 512 MB
• Memory: 384 MB
• Card slot: microSD Support up to 32 GB
• Processor: 600 MHz
• Graphics: Adreno 200
• Chipset: Snapdragon MSM7227

Display

• Type: TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
• Size: 3.2 inch
• Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels

Camera

• Back: 5 Megapixels with Autofocus
• Video Recording: Yes

Data Connectivity

• GPRS
• EDGE
• GPS with A-GPS support
• 3G: HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2 Mbps)
• WiFi (b/g/n), WiFi hotspot
• Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP and EDR
• microUSB (for charging and Data transfer)
• 3.5mm audio jack

Battery

• Type: Li-Ion 1230 mAh

Size

• 102.7 x 58.5 x 12.8 mm (HxWxD)

HTC Explorer Other Features

• Camera Features: Geo-tagging and face detection
• Accelerometer and Proximity Sensors
• HTC Sense UI v3.5
• Touch-sensitive controls
• Social Network Service Integration
• Music player (MP3, eAAC+, WAV)
• Video player (MP4, H.264, Xvid)
• Digital compass
• Predictive text input

HTC Explorer Prices (Expected)

• Price in India: RS 20000
• Price in US: $ 445
• Price in UK: £ 275

Best Time To Buy Banking Stocks

If SBI were to fall below 1900, then you can see a sharp cut coming in there. It could actually test 1830 to about 1820. ICICI Bank has the critical support level. At the moment, it is standing at 850 and if it were to fall below 847-843 kind of support area in my chart, I would say that ICICI Bank can fall to another 25 points to something like 820.

Among the other private sector banks, I would say Axis to me looks to be the weakest. If it were to fall below say 1070, then you will see 1050 being breached. I would say that maybe HDFC Bank would be a better choice because it has come close to a major support area around 450 but, one should ideally wait for declines and do not buy into this market thinking that they are big bargains because we have seen that any upswing is not really holding. We can see further fall going forward.

Amazon unveils $199 Kindle

After months of speculation, it's here: Amazon's tablet, the $199 Kindle Fire, was unveiled Wednesday.

Smaller and cheaper than Apple's dominant iPad, the Kindle Fire has a 7-inch display and runs on a heavily customized version of Google's (GOOG, Fortune 500) Android operating system. The tablet offers Wi-Fi connectivity, but no 3G or other cellular connection. It also lacks a camera and microphone, two features found in most rival tablets.

But the Kindle Fire isn't trying to be an all-in-one computing device. Amazon's focus is on media consumption, like reading books and magazines as well as watching video and streaming music. The tablet includes a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime, the company's $79-a-year service that includes two-day shipping and some free streaming video access.

Priced at less than half the $499 starting price of an iPad, the Kindle Fire aims to undercut Apple's wildly popular tablet, which has sold 28 million units since its 2010 debut. The iPad's momentum is picking up: Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500) sold a record 9.3 million iPads in its latest quarter.

Amazon will begin taking Kindle Fire orders on Wednesday, and will start shipping the device on November 15.

"We're making millions of these," Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos told the audience at a New York City press conference.

"The price is shockingly low," Forrester analyst Sarah Rotman Epps said after the price tag was unveiled. "That's why they went with the smaller screen -- it's cheaper to make."

Rotman Epps previously estimated that Amazon could be the first significant Apple competitor in the tablet market, selling 3 million to 5 million of its tablets this year.

She said Wednesday that she now anticipates sales in the lower end of that range.

"They're not selling until November 15, so that's a little late for the holidays," she said. "That has a negative effect on estimates."

Shares of Amazon (AMZN, Fortune 500) rose 3.7% in morning trading, to $232.54.

Bezos also unveiled a new version of Amazon's classic e-ink Kindle, now called the Kindle Touch. The new version lacks a keyboard -- a first for Amazon -- and is smaller and lighter than past models.

"One of the things about building a purpose-driven device for reading is that you can obsess over the details that are important for readers," Bezos said.

The Kindle Touch will cost $99 for a Wi-Fi-only version, a sharp drop from the Kindle's previous $139 entry-level price tag -- or $114 for a version with sponsored ads. A Kindle Touch 3G, with free cellular service, will cost $149. Both begin shipping November 21.

Bezos had one more Kindle on offer: A stripped-down, entry-level version priced at $79, which began shipping on Wednesday. That Kindle -- Amazon's tiniest, weighing in at less than 6 ounces -- carries sponsored ads. A $109 version is available without the ads.

The tablet battlefield: If Amazon can unseat Apple as the tablet king -- or even make a dent, really -- it will have pulled off a victory where other power players have failed.

In the most extreme example, HP (HPQ, Fortune 500) killed off its TouchPad last month after just 49 days on the market. Other rivals are hanging on, but most of their devices have flopped critically and commercially.

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIMM) released its PlayBook tablet in April to harsh reviews criticizing the device's unfinished feel. A major software update is due out soon, which RIM says will fix some of version one's flaws.

Two Android-based tablets -- Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Motorola's (MMI) Xoom -- debuted at prices above the iPad's $499 price point. Their sales have disappointed.

And so the iPad has remained largely the only game in town. A report last month from R.W. Baird said that about 93% of current tablet users are iPad owners, and 94% of potential buyers are looking at the iPad.

Meanwhile, analysts have been dialing back their forecasts about the tablet market's diversity. Earlier this year, IHS iSuppli predicted that Apple's tablet market share would drop below 50% in late 2012. Last month, the firm backpedaled and said that won't happen until 2014.

Note :: Content taken from CNN News

Maruti Swift Dzire Features and Specifications

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd coming with compact model of Maruti Swift DzireBottom of Form There are some rumours that Maruti Suzuki India Limited is speculating to launch a compact sedan designed on platform of Maruti Swift Dzire. Codenamed as Swift 3.99 the upcoming version of compact sedan is being manufactured at Maruti’s Manesar plant. According to some authentic sources trials for new sedan have started and it is believed that soon it will be spotted before announcement of its official launch. It is anticipated that Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is influenced by government’s policy of charging low excise duty on sedan’s depending on their length and it is because of this Maruti has designed new compact sedan with length of 4.16 meter.

Maruti Swift Dzire LXI

• Price – Rs. 5,03,460/-
• Mileage – City 13.0, Highway 17.5
• Version – Petrol
• Engine capacity – 1197C

Maruti Swift Dzire VXI

• Price – Rs. 5,51,890/-
• Mileage – Rs. 13.0, Highway 17.5
• Version – Petrol
• Engine – 1197cc

Maruti Swift Dzire LDI

• Price – Rs. 5,88,183/-
• Mileage – City 14.5, Highway 19.3
• Version – Diesel
• Engine -1248cc

Maruti Swift Dzire VDI

• Price – Rs. 6,37,149/-
• Mileage – City 14.5, Highway 19.3
• Version – Diesel
• Engine – 1248cc

Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI

• Price – Rs. 6,48,174
• Mileage – City 13.0, Highway 17.5
• Version – Petrol
• Engine – 1197cc

Maruti Swift Dzire ZDI

• Price – Rs. 7,22,005/-
• Mileage – City 14.5, Highway 19.3
• Version – Diesel
• Engine – 1248c

Available in both petrol and diesel variants Maruti Swift Dzire fulfil various needs of consumers with fuel efficiency and powerful performance. The petrol variant is integrated with 1.2 L, 1197 cc, K -12 series engine which alongwith 5 speed manual transmission meets BS IV emission standards. On other side diesel variant is equipped with 1.3L, 1248 cc DDiS engine supported by 5 step multi point common rail fuel injection system offering superior combustion and fuel efficiency.



At present Maruti India has to pay excise duty of 22% on Maruti Swift Dzire whereas for new compact sedan it will have to pay 10% of excise duty. Maruti Swift Dzire price of ongoing version is Rs 4.94 lakh, it is expected that Maruti Swift Dzire price for sub compact version will be around Rs 4.49 lakh. The major rivals of Maruti Swift Dzire are Toyota Etios from Toyota Motors of Japan and domestic Tata Indigo from Tata Motors. Maruti Swift Dzire review infers that surely Maruti Swift Dzire has been a mind blowing car with its stunning looks and design integrated with perfect combination of latest technical features with powerful performance. Sleek and impressive graphics give Maruti Swift Dzire an aggressive and sporty look due to which it has more demand from the young drivers.

Skoda Superb Features and Specifications

Skoda Superb Review revelas that the car would be offered in both petrol and diesel varinats in the market. The petrol varinat will have a a 1.8 L 140 Bhp engine and a option of having a 3.6 L 260 Bhp, V6 FSI engine also. The diesel varinat of the car is expected to incorporate a 2 L 140 Bhp TDI engine. The car is expected to come up with a same 2 L common rail turbo diesel engine. With the launch of this new Superb in the market, it is expected to give a tough a competition to the Honda Accord. The new Skoda car is expected to be the best in its class in all aspects.

Skoda Superb Review revelas that the car would be offered in both petrol and diesel varinats in the market. The petrol varinat will have a a 1.8 L 140 Bhp engine and a option of having a 3.6 L 260 Bhp, V6 FSI engine also. The diesel varinat of the car is expected to incorporate a 2 L 140 Bhp TDI engine. The car is expected to come up with a same 2 L common rail turbo diesel engine. With the launch of this new Superb in the market, it is expected to give a tough a competition to the Honda Accord. The new Skoda car is expected to be the best in its class in all aspects.


Skoda Superb Review revelas that the car would be offered in both petrol and diesel varinats in the market. The petrol varinat will have a a 1.8 L 140 Bhp engine and a option of having a 3.6 L 260 Bhp, V6 FSI engine also. The diesel varinat of the car is expected to incorporate a 2 L 140 Bhp TDI engine. The car is expected to come up with a same 2 L common rail turbo diesel engine. With the launch of this new Superb in the market, it is expected to give a tough a competition to the Honda Accord. The new Skoda car is expected to be the best in its class in all aspects.

Tatas Rs. 2000 Cr. Rental Project

Tata Group's realty arm Tata Housing Development Company has joined hands with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to invest Rs 2,000-crore for a rental housing project near the metropolis.

"We plan to launch a large rental housing project near Mumbai before Diwali. We have got approvals for the project from the MMRDA," Tata Housing Development Company Managing Director and Chief Executive Brotin Banerjee told PTI.

However, Banerjee declined to reveal the time-line and exact investment in the project.

According to sources, that the investment would be around Rs 2,000-crore.

The project will come up on a 25-acre land between Thane and Bhiwandi, in the neighbourhood of the city, and is expected to be ready in three to four years, sources said.

Nokia 701 Price in India

Key Features of Nokia 701

• Symbian Belle OS
• 8 MP Primary Camera
• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
• 3.5 Inch LCD Touchscreen
• HD Recording
• Expandable Storage Capacity Of 32 GB
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• Specifications of Nokia 701

GENERAL FEATURES

• SIM: Single SIM, GSM
• Touch Screen: Yes, Capacitive
• Business Features: Document Viewer, Pushmail
• Call Features: Conference Call, Speed Dialing, Loudspeaker
• Video Calling: Yes

PLATFORM

• Operating Freq: GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
• OS: Symbian (Belle)
• Java: Yes
• Processor: 1 GHz

DISPLAY

• Type: LCD
• Size: 3.5 Inches
• Resolution: 640 x 360 Pixels
• Colors: 16 M
• Other Display Features: IPS Screen, Clear Black Display

CAMERA

• Primary Camera: Yes, 8 Megapixel
• Secondary Camera: Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
• Flash: Dual LED
• Video Recording: Yes, 1280 x 720, 30 fps
• HD Recording: HD
• Zoom: Digital Zoom - 3x
• Other Camera Features: Face Recognition Software, Face Tracking, Full Focus, Automatic Red Eye Removal, Automatic Motion Blur Reduction, Image Editor

DIMENSIONS

• Size: 56.8 x 117.2 x 11 mm
• Weight: 131 g

BATTERY

• Type: Li-Ion, 1300 mAh
• Talktime: 17 hrs (2G), 6 hrs (3G)
• Standby Time: 504 hrs (2G), 551 hrs (3G)

MEMORY AND STORAGE

• Internal: 8 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot: Micro SD, upto 32 GB

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY

• Internet Features: Email
• Preinstalled Browser: WAP 2.0
• GPRS: Yes
• Edge: Yes
• 3G: Yes, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
• Wifi: Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• WAP: Yes, v2
• USB connectivity: Yes, micro USB, v2
• GPS Support: Yes, A-GPS with Nokia Maps
• Bluetooth: Yes, v3
• Audio Jack: 3.5 mm

MULTIMEDIA

• Music Player: Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC+
• Video Player: Yes, Supports MP4, H.264, H.263
• FM: Yes
• Ringtone: MP3

OTHER FEATURES

• Call Memory: Yes
• SMS Memory: Yes
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
• Additional Features: Data Modem, Detailed Contact Information, Multiple Calendars, To-do List, Notes, Recorder, Calculator, Clock, Flash Lite 4 with Flash Player 10.1, Nokia Mobile Search, RSS Reader, Ovi Music, Voice Input, TV Out Port
• Important Apps: Phone Switch, Social Networking, Vlingo, Microsoft Communicator Mobile, Shazam, WebTV Widgets, Nokia Suite

WARRANTY
Nokia India warranty for the phone and 6 months warranty for accessories

NRIs return back home

Faced with declining salaries and job cuts abroad, an increasing number of NRI professionals are moving back to India in search of greener pastures, a move that will give homegrown companies the chance to target this attractive resource pool.

According to a study by MyHiringClub.com, a recruitment tendering platform, hiring of non-resident Indians (NRIs) will account for 19 percent of total recruitment activity during October-December this year, compared to 11 percent in the year-ago period, representing a growth of 8 percent.

Hiring of NRIs accounted for 21 percent of total recruitment activity during April-June, 2011.

"The high economic growth in India, with many good opportunities, has fuelled the NRI thought process to head back. In addition to that, many Indian companies are shutting their offices in the West," MyHiringClub.com CEO Rajesh Kumar said.

However, "It is not only the major crisis in the West, but also a combination of economic, social and other factors that has driven this," he said.

The segments that will witness the maximum NRI recruitment during the period under review include IT and ITES, followed by automobiles, manufacturing and engineering, banking and financial services, infrastructure, telecom, FMCG and retail.

The survey, conducted among 429 corporate and 710 recruitment consultants, said appointment of NRIs will rise by 9 percent in the IT and ITES space during the third quarter of the 2012 fiscal vis-a-vis the year-ago period.

Similarly, hiring in the automobiles, manufacturing and engineering sector will grow by 8 percent, while NRI recruitment will be up 4 percent in the banking and financial services space.

Ghazal King Jagjit Singh's Serious

Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh's health showed improvement on Sunday as the Lilavati hospital authorities claimed that he is out of danger now but is still under supervision.

He was admitted to the Lilavati hospital on Friday night after suffering a brain hemorrhage.

Doctors attending to him had on Friday said that the singer was in a critical condition

Hospital sources said that a life-saving operation was performed on Singh.

Singh was supposed to perform at a concert along with renowned Pakistani Ghazal singer Ghulam Ali in Mumbai on Friday evening.

Google Wallet Update 'Slow'

Google's Web site says the new mobile payment service is having "slower than normal wait times to add [credit and debit] cards to Google Wallet."

Also, Google Wallet over-the-air updates to Nexus S smartphones are going slowly and the app did not reach all users by late Friday, when Google had said last week the update would be rolled out.

A Google Help Desk representative named Dave said via phone on Saturday at 7:36 a.m. (ET): "The [Google Wallet] rollout is kind of a slow rollout. They are still working on that. There's no specific time frame for when it will be complete. You should see it soon."

Computerworld called the Help Desk to see why a Nexus S phone in hand had not received the Google Wallet by Friday night, four days after Google Wallet was officially launched .

Two Google spokespeople were asked to comment on the status of the rollout and the wait times for adding cards to Google Wallet, but did not respond as of mid-day Saturday.

A Google spokeswoman had said Wednesday, that "100 percent of users should have the update by EOD Friday" after earlier saying the update would be completed on Wednesday.

Google launched Google Wallet last week, saying there would be an over-the-air rollout of the Google Wallet app and that the service was "now available on Nexus S 4G on Sprint."

A Sprint spokesperson referred inquiries about the rollout to Google. Other partners in the venture could not be reached to comment.

Lengthy wireless software rollouts are common, usually taking several days so networks won't get jammed, analysts said. Google and various Android smartphone wireless carriers have come under fire for requiring Android OS version updates, but mainly for promising the rollouts would start at a certain time and then delaying the start of the rollout.

Consumer Reports blogged on Wednesday that Google had rushed to get the first digital wallet on the market, adding that Google's "promotional promises seem to have gotten a little ahead of themselves."

Such a delay might not normally be a concern, except that Google and its partners -- Sprint, MasterCard, Citi and First Data -- put enormous time and money into the Google Wallet app.

The idea of being first in the U.S. with a major rollout using Near Field Communications technology inside smartphones is notable. The stakes are high: the long-term future of mobile wallets is expected to be lucrative, worth many billions of dollars in the U.S., to banks that collect transaction fees and to technology companies such as Google that receive revenues for making coupons and other offers available to users.

Analysts questioned how serious the delay really is, and how many users are already connected. They also questioned whether the wait times for adding credit cards could be a sign of a bigger problem with the complex network, systems and the money exchange infrastructure behind Google Wallet.

The Google Wallet Web site first posted a notice on Wednesday of the problem in adding credit cards to the app, the same notice that was still live today.

LG Optimus Q2 Features and Price

LG recently announced the new LG Optimus Q2 smartphone. This handset runs on the Android 2.3 Operating System and it comes with a 4 inch IPS display, slide-out

QWERTY keyboard, 1.2GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor, 5 megapixel camera and so on. This handset comes with the Wi-Fi Direct functionality, which allows you to transfer files up to 22 times faster, compared to the Bluetooth.

LG news, the company has confirmed that it would bring an ?HD Android smartphone? to the market. According to this press release, the unnamed HD phone will be the first Android device to come with Capcom?s Street Fighter IV game pre-installed. LG suggests that the handset will be out sometime before the end of the year. No other details were given, but the HD smartphone is probably the 4.5 inch LU6200 seen last week. We?ll bring more info as soon as we get it.

The Optimus Q2 sports a 1.2GHz Tegra2 processor, four-inch IPS display with WVGA resolution, five-megapixel camera, VGA webcam and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, with added capabilities like WiFi Direct, allowing the phone to communicate with other devices that support the technology. LG is marketing the phone as being both thinner and lighter than its predecessor, the LG Optimus Q.

LG Optimus Q2 Specifications:

• 4 inch IPS display
• 480 x 800 pixels resolution
• 1.2GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 5 megapixel camera with LED flash
• VGA front-facing camera
• 3.5mm headset jack
• MicroSD card slot
• 32 GB expandable memory
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP
• 3G Connectivity
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• GPS with A-GPS support
• HDMI port
• 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery

BlackBerry Torch 9860 Price in India

BlackBerry Torch 9860 (Monza), It is a quad-band GSM and tri-band UMTS world phone; it is the newly launched (upcoming) GSM Smartphone by BlackBerry. It has dimension of 120 x 62 x 11.5 mm and 135gm weight. It operates with BlackBerry OS 7 and has 1.2 GHz processor (CPU). It also supports NFC feature, NFC feature allows for simplified transactions, data exchange, and connections with a touch.

The BlackBerry Torch 9860/9850 features a 3.7-inch touch screen display, the largest yet for a Black Berry. Although not the sharpest screen on the block yet a very clear, bright and good looking screen. The device is nearly all screens, saving the bottom for raised buttons and the track pad for navigation. The images and video clippings sport a smooth look with bright colors.

The raised buttons and track pad kind of take away from the overall aesthetic of the device, the buttons being super thin and hardly felt under your fingers. If you rub them side to side a bit it almost feels like they could snap right off. Also the onscreen keyboard feels a bit cramped and typing at a quick pace without making mistakes a bit hard, though once you adjust to using it, there really isn?t much bad to be said about it.

The left side of the device seems to be a bit lonely with just the micro USB port. Also Interesting to note is that the only place the device is branded is here on the battery door and no such branding on the front of the BlackBerry Torch 9860 and BlackBerry Torch 9850.However, on the brighter side, it can be said that these is one of the fastest Black Berrys known. Enjoy the easy swiping through the various menus and quick launching of apps with the combination of the 1.2GHz processor and Black Berry OS 7's Liquid Graphics technology. RIM hypes on the OS 7's Web performance which is 40 percent faster than Black Berry OS 6 and 100 percent faster than Black Berry OS 5.

Specification of BlackBerry Torch 9860 :

Display : It has big 3.7 inches TFT capacitive touch screen with 16M colors, resolution 480 x 800, Optical trackpad, Multi-touch input method, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off and Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate.

Camera : It has 5 Mega Pixel camera with the resolution of 2592?1944 pixels and has such features like autofocus, Geo-tagging, continuous auto-focus, image stabilization and face detection. It is also capable to capture videos720p.

Sounds : 3.5mm Jack, Loudspeaker, MP3 player, video player, MP3 ringtones.

Connectivity : GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi, microUSB v2.0, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, 3G, GPS with BlackBerry maps. In 3G it is capable to access up to 14.4Mbps (HSDPA) and 5.76Mbps (HSUPA).

Space : Phone comes with 4GB internal memory, 768 MB RAM and users can upgrade memory up to 32GB with microSD memory card.

Apps : Handset supports Java apps and it is also equipped with many social apps which keeps always connected with family and friends such features are Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Picasa, Gtalk etc.

Battery : with Li-Ion 1230 MAH standard battery it is capable to give talk time up to 4.40 hours, 330 hours standby time and can play 44 hours music continuously.

Unlocked BlackBerry Torch 9860 comes with plenty of features such as Digital compass, Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Organizer, Voice memo/dial, Games, SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM, BBM 6, HTML Web Browser etc.

Only 100 SMS Per Day

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has decided to limit the number of SMS sent per day from a mobile phone to 100. While the measure has been taken to curb spammers who bombard users with unwanted SMS about topics ranging from hair loss to real-estate deals, it is the innocent SMS junkies who will suffer the most.

The move will not affect those who prefer making calls over sending SMS, but it will certainly mean a higher mobile bill for those who depend more on SMS. TRAI has argued that there are not many mobile subscribers who send more than 100 SMS per day, and hence this measure is not counter-productive. It is a well-known fact that TRAI has not been very successful with the DND (Do Not Disturb) facility to keep pesky telemarketing calls at bay, and with several websites offering free SMS facilities, we won't be surprised if this move also fails in a similar manner.

YouTube Convert 2D Video to 3D

The 3D bug seems to have bitten YouTube as well, because the online video sharing company has made available a new feature, which will allow users to convert their 2D videos to 3D(). There are quite a few offline tools that can do the same, in addition to a few players which can convert 2D to 3D on-the-fly, but this is the first time than an online video sharing company is providing the tools to achieve it.

Currently introduced in the beta stage, this tool does not require the user to set up two cameras to record content and then combine it into a 3D video. Rather, all the user has to do is to upload any 2D video as usual and the tool takes care of the rest. Once the user has uploaded a video on YouTube, the user can convert the video to 3D at the click of a button. This feature can be found by selecting "Edit Info" and then "3D Video". You can then choose the 3D format to convert the video into and save the changes while the conversion takes place on YouTube's servers. Once you convert the video to 3D, the 2D video will still remain available in addition to the 3D version, which can be selected by pressing the 3D button on the status bar and selecting the preferred 3D viewing mode. The results are often surprisingly good. You still require 3D glasses and a compatible display device to view the video in 3D.

Samsung Primo Features and Price

Here comes a stylish phone from Samsung. It’s stylish metallic looks and full compatibility with 3G networks makes it ideal for those who prefer to be on social networking sites. Sharing files on this mobile is easy and fun. Its 5 MP camera with LED Flash support will let your capture your moments in dark too. It comes with a front camera for video calling. It has 2.4 inches wide screen with clear, sharp display. Its expandable memory with SD goes up to 16GB.

Samsung Primo S5610 mobile phone features/specs :

• GSM/3G Network
• Premier metallic built
• Sleek and classic bar design
• 2.40-inch crisp display screen
• Dual camera
• Rear : 5MP camera with LED flash
• Front : VGA
• Wireless LAN wi-fi 802.11b/g/n
• 3G connectivity
• Bluetooth v3.0
• microUSB port
• Expandable storage up to 16GB
• Social networking
• Multi-media player
• FM Radio

HTC The Raider 4G Features

HTC has launched a new high-end smartphone, the Raider 4G. Similar to its elder sibling the Sensation XE, this GingeHTC The Raider 4G Featuresrbread device is also powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU. Being a 4G phone, it can offer download speeds of up to 100 Mbps.

The gadget features a gigabyte of RAM, 4.5" screen, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, 16 GB of internal storage, and a 1620 mAh battery. It also sports an 8 MP camera with dual-LED flash, capable of recording videos at 1080p. The device measures 5" (l) x 2.6" (w) x 0.4" (d) and weighs 164 grammes.

Currently, the Raider 4G is only available in South Korea, where it comes with an optional dongle for tuning into digital TV. There are rumours of this phone making its way to US - however, no word on whether or not it will make it to India.

New Tata car- Merlin Features

The new SUV will be a 7 seater SUV with large boot space and two side ways facing jump seats in it. Tata had made an entry in this segment with its Tata Safari more than 10 years before in the Indian market. It is worth to mention that the new Tata Merlin will share the similar kind of platform with Safari. Tata Motors is all set to give Mahindra XUV 500 a good run for money with its competitive price and high end features.

Tata Motors will launch its new SUV in the Indian market christened Tata Merlin. The launch of the SUV is likely to be slated on 27th September 2011. Being tested, the new Tata Merlin caught its first glance on the roads. As per new Tata Merlin specifications, the new SUV will come packed with a 2.2 liter DICOR engine which will churn out the top power of 140 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. Tata Motors has not revealed Tata Merlin price in India, as per speculations company will tag its SUV around Rs 10 lakh. In view to compete with upcoming Mahindra XUV 500, Tata is looking to adopt this aggressive price strategy.

Recently Land Rover has recently integrated with home grown giant Tata Motors. Like other Tata cars, this new SUV also features a comfortable and luxurious interiors which can be quite comparable to Tata Aria and far better than Tata Safari. The new Tata Merlin features reveal that the new SUV includes more advanced security features like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) and four airbags at both front and rear. In addition to this, Tata Merlin features include spacious interiors with ample amount of headroom and leg space.

Nissan Sunny sedan price in India

After getting a huge response from its hatchback Nissan Micra, now the Japanese automaker Nissan for driving more volumes today launched all new sedan Nissan Sunny Sedan in India. The sedan sunny is based on Nissan’s V platform, the same one that underpins the Micra. However the sunny is no Micra as it is adorned with a boot slap on and a completely new styling. Nissan Sunny is launched in 3 trims chiefly Nissan Sunny XE, Nissan Sunny XL and Nissan Sunny XV. Nissan Sunny price for the base variant, Nissan Sunny XE is tagged at Rs 5.78 lakhs, while the Nissan Sunny XL is priced at Rs 6.68 lakhs and Nissan Sunny XV has been tagged at Rs 7.68 lakhs (ex showroom price). Sedan Sunny is equipped with a 1. 5-litre petrol engine that makes 97bhp and 13.6 kgm of torque. That seems not to be a performance motor but it responds well to part throttle inputs and pulls well from low speeds, which is useful in traffic.

The engine is good till 5000 rpm but after this it gets trashy. The five-speed manual gear box is a bit notchy though and doesn’t like being hurried. The car offers a ARAI certified decent mileage of 16.95 kmpl which will help the car to definitely overcome the like cars Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Vento , Maruti Swift Dzire and Ford Fiesta. The all new Nissan sunny is offered in India in three variants under the names :- Nissan Sunny XL, Nissan Sunny XV and Nissan Sunny XE. The exteriors and interiors of the car are very well designed. The Sunny’s long, flowing lines, interesting headlights and elaborate rear section making the car more fascinated. Inside the car the quality of design is decent and fit and finish is a lot better then like cars in this segment. The front seats are comfortable, and there is a tremendous legroom at the rear seats. The long cabin is making the inside space a pleasing place to be. Although sunny's dashboard resembles Micra , but theres is some difference regarding Centre console,the dials and the audio system.


The car is ornamented with many safety and comfort features, which gives a feeling that Nissan sunny is not just an another sedan. Nissan Sunny specifications comprise air bags which are provided according to the variants price while ABS is present in all variants. If talk about advanced feature the car doesn't disappoint consumers as rear defroster, wheel caps, climate control, beige interiors, steering mounted audio controls, electric adjust mirrors, rear blower vents, keyless entry, CD player with aux-in and airbags for driver and passenger are offered there. Well everything is good enough to take the Nissan on high peak of sales but one thing that gives a feeling of incapacitation is that it is introduced in petrol variant only at that time when all its competitors are offering diesel variants too. So lets see how much response the new sedan sunny will receive.

Nissan Seden Diesel Price in India

Nissan Sunny specifications comprise 1.5 Liter K9K Dci engine which is expected to produce power of 85 Bhp at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 200 NM at 1800 rpm. Currently Renault Fluence, Nissan Micra are some of the other cars which are using this dCi engine, but a diesel engine coupled with attractive price tag seems to be a perfect strategy for panic to its rivals like Toyota Etios and Maruti Swift Dzire and will make Nissan cars the largest crowd puller in India. Added to Nissan Sunny features suggest that the diesel engine will be a variant of Micra's engine crafted for a turbo guise and Variable geometry. It is said that with 1000 kg mass the car might be a very frugal sedan accommodated with safety features.

Nissan Motor India launched yesterday the petrol version of its Sunny sedan in India. With the apt pricing the car might fetch a good market share in this segment, but as now due to skyrocketing price of petrol the pressing need for the day is diesel and most of the contenders are swing in favor of diesel cars in India, so for better chances the auto group is planning to come up with the diesel variant of Sunny Sedan. The diesel powered Nissan sunny price in India is yet not revealed but it is expected to be priced competitively at no more than a lakh above the petrol variant. Nissan Sunny petrol version is offered at Rs 5.78 lakh for its base variant. As for launch, the Nissan Sunny diesel variant will be brought in before the end of this fiscal year.



About the gap for launching Nissan Sunny diesel some experts comment that when the company has diesel engine, then why to delay the launch?, But answer is as simple as fact that this time when oil marketing companies have been raising petrol prices in line with global crude prices, the diesel variant will create a huge sales and company is not in the position to maintain that, as for now the firm needs time to strengthen its dealerships in India. Well stay tuned for more updates about the diesel Sunny sedan, and hope to get it soon hitting Indian roads.

Spice MI 720 tablet Price in India

Spice MI 720 features reveal that it is powered by Android 2.2 froyo operating system and Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MHz Turbo Processor. The Spice MI 720 mobile tablet has the powerful processor which handles the multitasking and load the applications in a quick manner. The Spice MI 720 mobile tablet comes with a 2 MP camera at the back and VGA at front facing for video calling. The camera comes with an integration of digital zoom, scene mode, which gives good quality of picture.

Spice Mobiles has launched a new Android tablet, Spice MI 720, in the Indian mobile market. The Spice MI 720 is the latest mobile in this category. The Spice MI 720 price in India is Rs 11,990.



The Spice MI 720 mobile tablet comes with 2 GB of RAM and external memory which is expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card. The Spice MI 720 mobile tablet offers 3G connectivity with HSDPA at 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA at 5.76 Mbps, Wi-Fi and USB port is included in the Spice MI 720 mobile tablet for data transfer. The new The Spice MI 720 mobile tablet is powered by a standard 4200 mAH battery which provides long hours of talk time and standby time. The Spice MI 720 mobile tablet is adorned with Adreno 200 graphics chip. The Spice MI 720 mobile tablet reviews suggest that it will be an Android tablet smartphone which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MHz Turbo Processor

Nissan Sunny Features and Price

Nissan Sunny specifications come with an 1.5 Litre petrol engine which delivers a maximum power of 99 Bhp and 34 Nm torque on wheels. It would offer a mileage of 13 kmpl in city whereas 16.9 kmpl on highway and the engine of sedan Sunny will feature a 5-speed gearbox with manual transmission, 16 valves and 4 cylinders. It would be a five seater with ample space for legroom and headroom. It will also come with an huge boot space. It is speculated that Nissan Sunny will come with an integration of various safety features like ABS(Anti Braking System) which offers power braking and avoid skidding, EBD, central locking etc. Nissan XE variant will be equipped with only driver’s side airbag whereas XL and XV variants would be provided with additional passenger airbags.


Nissan Sunny specifications come with an 1.5 Litre petrol engine which delivers a maximum power of 99 Bhp and 34 Nm torque on wheels. It would offer a mileage of 13 kmpl in city whereas 16.9 kmpl on highway and the engine of sedan Sunny will feature a 5-speed gearbox with manual transmission, 16 valves and 4 cylinders. It would be a five seater with ample space for legroom and headroom. It will also come with an huge boot space. It is speculated that Nissan Sunny will come with an integration of various safety features like ABS(Anti Braking System) which offers power braking and avoid skidding, EBD, central locking etc. Nissan XE variant will be equipped with only driver’s side airbag whereas XL and XV variants would be provided with additional passenger airbags.



Nissan Sunny also include features like power steering for excellent handling even on poor roads, climate control system, power windows which offers a full control of driver on windows and doors, keyless entry, push and start/ stop button and a well support of a good quality CD/ Mp3/ Radio Audio system. Nissan Sunny will compete with the likes of Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, Suzuki SX4, Hyundai Verna and soon to be launched Ford Fiesta.

Nokia 100 Features and Pictures

Nokia 100 features reveal that the mobile phone is equipped with bar form factor model. The Nokia 100 handset is integrated by 2G networks. The Nokia 100 phone is enabled with attractive looks and wonderful design and is supported by SMS like messaging services. In the calling ringtones features, the Nokia 100 handset is added with vibration and polyphonic alerts. The Nokia 100 phone is enabled with 3.5mm audio jack sound output device. In the multimedia features the Nokia 100 handset comes with FM radio for entertainment. The music player and video player features are not available on the Nokia 100 mobile.

Nokia 100 which delivers good performance and is good for the people who need to see their pockets before purchasing any mobile. The company has provided many features despite of the low cost that has been fixed for the mobile. The Nokia 100 price in India is Rs 1,399.



Nokia 100 specifications reveal that the mobile phone is integrated by 1.8 inches TFT display screen which has 65K colors and has the resolution of 128 x 160 pixels. The Nokia 100 mobile consists of numeric keypad and two soft keys. The Nokia 100 handset does not have camera feature. The Nokia 100 mobile phone is powered by Symbian series 30 operating system. The mobile phone is having lots of preloaded games and is packed with 850 mAh standard battery which can give long communication. The battery of the model provides talk time up to 7.20 hours and standby time up to 840 hours. The Nokia 100 model is supported by flash light special features along with predictive text input and organizer option like alarm, calendar, calculator and note etc.

LG Optimus Pro Features

LG Optimus Pro features, LG Optimus Pro reviews, and LG Optimus Pro pictures are already presented on the internet. The LG Optimus Pro mobile phone is integrated by brilliant looks and design. The LG Optimus Pro handset comes with HTML internet browser along with some data transfer features such as Bluetooth v3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot and microUSB 2.0 for fast data transfer services. The Java MIDP Emulator application is well integrated in the handset to download games. The document viewer application is also available in the LG Optimus Pro phone.

LG Optimus Pro is a new mobile from the company’s bucket which is soon going to be launched in the Indian market. The LG Optimus Pro mobile is expected to be launched by the end of September this year. There are various kinds of features and specifications that the mobile is integrated with. LG mobiles have always become the most preferred mobile in the Indian mobile market. The LG Optimus Pro price in India is expected to be around Rs. 10,000.



LG Optimus Pro specifications reveal that the mobile phone is equipped with 3.15 MP camera facility with Geo tagging camera features. The VGA video recording feature is well enabled in the handset. The LG Optimus Pro handset is packed with Android v2.3.3 Gingerbread operating system and 256 MB RAM along with 800 MHz processor and Qualcomm MSM 7227 T chipset. The LG Optimus Pro phone comes with data storage features such as 150 MB internal and up to 32 GB + 2GB external memory ( microSD memory card). The TFT display screen of the LG Optimus Pro handset is enabled with 2.8 inch along with 256K colors and 240 x 320 pixels resolutions. The model comes with black color. The various types of games are well integrated in the handset for fun along with MP3, MP4 and FM radio multimedia features.

Samsung Nexus Prime Price in India

Samsung Nexus Prime is one of the most competitors against Apple iPhone 4. The Samsung mobiles are also announced that the particular handset brake the all mobile selling records. The Samsung Nexus Prime will come with Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and dual core 1.5GHz speeds processor. The Smartphone is well endowed with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity’s. The handset is well inbuilt with 1GB RAM which supports to processor for fasting running process.

The Samsung mobiles are going to launch its very popular and latest android mobile phone Samsung Nexus Prime in Indian mobile market. The Android handset comes with all needed latest features with attractive looks and design. The handset is first ultra thin mobile from Samsung. The Samsung mobile company has not been declared the Samsung Nexus Prime price in India. The touch bar model has nice camera feature, dual bands service and excellent body structure. The Samsung Nexus Prime features are superb. The handset well enabled with AMOLED touch display screen.

The Samsung Nexus Prime specifications are also very nice but we can’t find all features of the Smartphone. The handset is well enabled with 4.65 inches AMOLED touch display screen. The Smartphone is also well integrated with 4G LTS radio ready. The Smart Android mobile phone is well enabled with dual camera feature. The main camera of this mobile has 5 mega pixels camera and secondary camera has 1 mega pixels camera service. The main camera is also capable to records 1080p HD video recording. The secondary camera is use for video calling and chats. The mobile phone has nice video and audio player service for better entertainment. For batter power backup the mobile has Li-ion standard battery. The handset supports AT&T, T-mobile and Sprint Verizon. The Samsung Nexus Prime pictures and Samsung Nexus Prime reviews are available on the internet.

Toyota Fortuner facelift Features

Few days ago , The Fortuner SUV was launched in Indonesia. That time the SUV was lack of automatic gearbox and since then the company was receiving many comments and suggestions regarding this feature from car experts, so this time Toyota ornamented Fortuner with automatic gearbox for not receiving any critics furthermore. The car is likely to be showcased at upcoming Indian auto expo 2012 following a launch in the country. There is a list of changes in Toyota Fortuner specifications. However the car will be housed with the same 3 liter D-4D diesel engine which can generate 170 Bhp of power and a peak torque of 343 NM. The engine offers a mileage of 7 kmpl in city and 11 kmpl on highway. New head lights and tail lamps are giving the car a fresh look. Bumpers and refreshed grille with a big dollop of chrome is another feature that is included.



After launching Toyota Etios and Liva hatchback, now this Japanese auto biggie is planning to bring in absolutely new facelift Toyota Fortuner in india. The all new Toyota Fortuner was captured in camera when it was on test on New Delhi roads. The newly designed Toyota Fortuner has been equipped with advanced features that will enable the car to leave its rivals Chevrolet Captiva and Ford Endeavor far behind. Toyota Fortuner price is expected to be Rs 20.14 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

LG LU6200 Features and Specifications

The LG LU6200 features reveal that the handset will come with touch bar form factor model. The LG LU6200 handset is enabled with 2G and 3G connectivity features. The LG LU6200 mobile is having attractive looks and beautiful design. The LG LU6200 touch phone is supported by messaging services like SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, and IM along with social networking services. The GPS with A-GPS navigation services are well presented in the LG LU6200 mobile phone.

The LG Company has launched many beautiful models not only in India but also lunched in other countries. The LG mobiles are receiving good response from Indian customers. The LG LU6200 price in India is not yet announced. The LG LU6200 review and LG LU6200 pictures are already put on the internet.

The LG LU6200 handset comes with Android operating system and 1GB RAM along with 1.5 GHz dual core Scorpion processor. The LG LU6200 mobile phone is integrated by up to 32 GB external memory via microSD memory card. The LG LU6200 handset is packed with 4.5 inches touchscreen display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution and 16M colors. The LG LU6200 mobile includes 8MP rear camera and 1.3 MP secondary camera. The 1830 mAh standard battery is well integrated in the model with good talk time and standby services. The music player, video player and stereo FM radio with RDS like multimedia features are well added in the LG LU6200 touch phone for good entertainment.

Vodafone Smart Price in India

As per official website of Vodafone, its upcoming device Vodafone Smart features show that it’s a touch screen smart phone which has logo on back, it fitted with 2 MP cameras along with video recording facility, it also loaded with loudspeaker facility, vibration alert and MP3 ring tones.

Now Vodafone mobiles is ready to launch Vodafone Smart in the market. Mobile market of India has become the first choice for whole mobile companies to through their brands in the market. Now Vodafone will launch its most awaited mobile handset Vodafone Smart. Vodafone Smart price in India is Rs. 6695.

Vodafone Smart specifications read it has the advance and latest features, it is loaded with GPRS, EDGE, 3G, A2PD Bluetooth for best connectivity and micro USB v2.0 USB. Vodafone Smart review specially focus on its excellent battery back up, the device has Standard battery which gives 250 hours on 2G network and up to 380 hours on 3G network of standby and up to 4 hours on 2G and up to 4 hours 30 min on 3G of talk time. Vodafone Smart pictures show that it is similar like LG’s popular LG Cookies 3G. LG cookies has lot’s of quality it has touch screen facility, it loaded with Wi-Fi, EDGE, HSDPA, 3G, Bluetooth and USB for better connectivity and internet facility.



It has attractive camera, its memory allows feed unlimited phone calls, messages and pictures. Its music system is excellent and it has also the facility of video recording. Although it has poor battery backup but the device has good quality of camera, high speed 3G, Wi-Fi connectivity, TFT touch screen.

Honda Brio available From 27th

Honda Brio specifications with regard to the engine are as follows. It is powered by 1.2-litre Honda Jazz engine which is planned to have 1 litre motor in the near future. The Honda Brio gives a displacement of 1198 cc and runs on petrol and gives a power of 89 Bhp at 6200 rpm and a torque of 110 Nm at 4800 rpm.The car gives striking 14 kmpl in city and 20 kmpl at highway. The Honda Brio is expected to come with 15 inch steel wheels although the exact specifications are not yet confirmed. The Honda Brio is available in five speed manual transmission and 4 automatic gear options. As per the Honda Brio specifications its suspension system is expected to be Macpherson strut and coil springs for front and rear. The wheels would have disc brakes. Front brake would be vented disc and rear drum.

The car's overall length is 3610 mm, width 1680 mm and the overall height is 1475 mm. The length of the car adds up to 3.6 metres which assures enough space and leg room. The front seats of Honda Brio are made movable so that a person can adjust it as per his or her physique. Even a person over 6 feet can easily duck inside the car and not feel like a duck inside a cage.

The stylish Honda Brio will have two airbags on front seats. Also reports speculate on advanced features such as Advanced electronic stability program with traction control system (TCS) , i-VSP Intelligent vehicle stability program (AWD models only) , ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD and Brake assist function. Overall the Honda Brio will be one of the most powerful hatchbacks in Indian market.



Technical Data

Car Dimensions

• Length (mm) : 3610
• Width (mm) : 1680
• Height (mm) : 1475

Capacity
Engine Details

• Engine Model : 1.2 L VTEC
• Cylinders : 4
• No of Valves : 16

Transmission
Fuel Efficiency & Performance

• City (kmpl) : 18
• Highway (kmpl) : 21
• Overall (kmpl) : 19
• FuelType : Petrol

Steering & Brakes

• SteeringType : Power Assisted Rack and Pinion
• Front Brakes : Disc
• Rear Brakes : Drum
• ABS(Anti-Lock Braking System) : Yes

Suspension & Wheels

• Wheel Type : Alloy
• Wheel Size : 15"

Features
Comfort & Convenience

• Cube Holder : Yes
• Height-adjustable Driver's Seats : Yes
• Tiltable Steering Column : Yes
• Power Window : Yes
• Power Steering : Yes
• Air Conditioner : Yes
• CD Player / MP3 Player : Yes
• MP3 Player : Yes
• AM/FM Radio : Yes
• Power Doors Locks : Yes
  
  Exterior Feature
  
• Body Color Bumper : Yes
• Rear Spoiler : Yes
• Printed Glass Atenna : Yes
• Electrically-adjustable Outside Mirrors : Yes
• Tubeless Tyres : Yes
• Alloy Wheels : Yes

Safety & Security

Centrol Locking : Yes
Antilock Bracking System : Yes
Engine Immobilizer : Yes
Airbags : Yes
Child Safety Door Locks : Yes
Front/Rear Seatblts : Yes
Collapsible Steering : Yes
Crumple Zones : Yes