Mobile Security Tips...

Backup and Data Transfer

We have to understand that We can only back up your data on the PC provided your phone has PC connectivity. It could be via USB, Bluetooth, Infrared or Wi-Fi if the device allows for it. But backing up your data is the best thing to do as soon as you get a new mobile. If we are moving from an older version all you need do is copy your contacts on to your SIM card so we wont have to keep sending business cards or reenter all your contact information.
Next off, connect we new phone up to your PC and do a quick backup with a PC Suite software that the company should provide. Nokia and Sony Ericsson have their own, or we could use third party software like Oxygen Phone Manager. These applications allow to back up all we data, and this doesn’t just include we contact base and schedule but even your current settings, images, videos etc. Basically it takes care of everything that’s on phone and memory card.

Lock Codes

There are a few way to protect your data in case your mobile does get stolen. Firstly you can have a Key Lock Code. That way every time your mobile goes into standby and you tap a key nothing will work till you key in the keypad code. Secondly, you can have a PIN activated. For mobile noobs, a PIN or Personal Identification Number is provided by your service provider for your SIM card protection. If that is activated and the phone is rebooted, you will need to type in the code to use that card.

Lastly, we can also have a PUK (Personal Unblock Code), which is required if you enter the wrong PIN three times. If you don’t know the PUK, the SIM will get permanently blocked, preventing anyone from using we card.

Mobile Tracking

Mobile Tracking can recover stolen or lost mobile phones. It operates in various ways. Firstly, like a car's Lojack GPS system a mobile could be located the same way using GPS satellites that should able to give you a more or less accurate reading as to where it is. Samsung uses another technique in some of its mobile phones, and BPL Mobile has incorporated it into SIM card services as well. How does it work? Let’s say a despicable character stole your mobile, threw away your precious SIM

Preventing Loss of Device and Data

Here are some suggestions on how to prevent your mobile from being stolen, misplaced or just left behind:

• If traveling by train or crowded bus, slip the phone (in the pouch) into your pocket and clip it to your hem of the pocket from inside.
• If you have a mobile tracker in the device, always keep it active.
• If your device has active sync keep it active while in your office or near your PC or make it a habit to update PC often.
• Remember your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identification) number, usually located under your phone's battery.
• If phone is located it'll help in identification. dial *#06# to get it.
  

If you follow some of these recommendations they’ll at least help regain data without hassle, and perhaps even get some sort of self-satisfaction at not allowing precious mobile to be used by anyone else. If have any recommendations, please feel free to share them with the rest of us.

Via Tech2

Toughest Mobile in the World..

Sonim Technologies, a US based mobile telecoms company today announces the European launch of the new Sonim XP1, an IP-54 certified, mil-spec approved, bluetooth and Push-To-Talk enabled GSM phone, by announcing the ”World’s Toughest Phone Tour” beginning in Sweden.

Engineered to meet the needs of people who work outside the office and outdoor sports enthusiasts, the Sonim XP1 works perfectly in harsh environments. Certified to withstand shock, water, wind, dust, dirt and extreme temperatures, the Sonim XP1 is the only certified phone designed specifically for the lives of people who work and play in demanding conditions.

So confident are SonimTech over the durability of the phone, they are inviting bloggers and journalists across Europe to “torture test” the phone by sending them a new XP1m along with a illustrated how-to guide.

Read more at webitpr

HTC Touch

The HTC Touch Dual is finally out in the market, following closely the launch of its predecessor, the HTC Touch.
The phone comes with 3.5G wireless/HSDPA connectivity, sliding keypad and touchFLO. This feature, seen earlier in the Touch, enables finger-touch scrolling, panning and photo zooming, and also gives easy access to the music player.

The HTC Touch Dual features a Qualcomm MSM7200 chip running at 400MHz with Windows Mobile software that allows users to stay connected with people and access information and entertainment by a single, personalized device.

Via Tech2.com

Nokia... Always Different and Unique.

Seems like Nokia aren't wasting any time and have filed a patent application on an extraordinary new slider cameraphone. Besides the intriguing construction Nokia-N93-style, the fine print under the camera lens sounds tasty, as it says either 6 or 8 megapixels. Anyways, in both cases it is not something we see in mobile phones every day so at least it deserves a look.
The display will still serve as a viewfinder and photos can be still be taken in landscape mode, as the camera-part on top can be pulled up and rotated. When it's pulled up, the xenon flash unit gets revealed.

It seems that the worthy successor of Nokia N93 is already on its way. Unfortunately as of now there is not even the vaguest prediction about any of the other hardware specifications.

[taken from Gsmarena NEWS]

Shaky Walkman Phone from SonyEricsson..

Sony Ericsson has launched its latest slim slider phone, the W910i, in India. With dimensions of 99.5 x 50 x 12.5 mm and a weight of just 86 grams, this Walkman phone has incorporated much of Sony Ericsson’s new mobile technology.

To start with, there's the new Shake Control system that allows users to change music tracks simply by waving the phone in the air. Secondly, the W910i has an auto-rotating display for the media section.

The W910i uses SE's new SenseMe playlist creation system. You can choose songs and create playlists based on your moods, than by artist or album. Tracks are presented in a unique visual that shows each song as dots in a matrix and places them according to tempo and style.

The phone has a 2 megapixel camera, and a secondary camera in front for video calling. It has some interesting gaming functions that allow you to control certain games by balancing the phone on your palm and moving it around. It also incorporates Sony’s Walkman v3.0.
The Sony Ericsson W910i Walkman phone is available in two colors – Hearty Red and Noble Black – Price Tag around Rs 19,000.

New Year Gift from Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson has revealed 2 more Walkman phones - W890 (Candybar) and W380 (Flip) that
will hit shelves in the first half of next year.

“With these latest phones, we address the needs
of young, fashion-conscious music lovers with the W380, as well as music connoisseurs who demand the latest Walkman features and fast downloads offered by the W890,” says Ben Padley, Head of Music Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “These Walkman phones combine Sony Ericsson’s undeniable expertise in mobile communications and mobile music to stunning effect.”

The W890 comes with 2GB M2 card in-box and is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera. It’s also prepped with Sony’s latest edition of their legendary Walkman software – V3.0. The new version allows you to sort files according to various traits of the track including Album Art. The SensMe music experience automatically plots your music by tempo and mood – letting you create a Playlist that matches how you feel. The W890 comes in 3 colors – Sparkling Silver, Mocha Brown and Espresso Black and the stereo earphones are also color coordinated to the phones. The W890 is also 3G enabled with HSDPA.

Sony Ericsson’s W380 model is a very slim clamshell phone with a new feature that allows users to have gesture control over their music playback. What that means is that the music or the alarm can be muted by a simple wave of the user's hand. The W380 also has an external display that lights up only when a call or message comes in or to display the track information. The internal display is 14.9 inches. But the phone doesn’t need to be opened in order to manage music playback as it has controls on the outside. The W380 Walkman phone comes complete with Media Manager PC software that lets you easily transfer your music, photos and videos between your computer and phone. The W380 supports external memory with M2 cards. The W380 is also equipped with a 1.3 megapixel camera. It’s available in Electric Purple and Magnetic Gray.
Both phones have Stereo in-built speakers and come equipped to handle Sony Ericsson’s TrackID feature for music recognition. They also support wireless Bluetooth connectivity with A2DP compatibility and also have FM radios.

Both models will be out in the first Quarter of 2008. No prices have been revealed yet.
Reference: Tech2.com

Crackers On Diwali..

This has got to be one of the slimmest phones ever. Not because of the cool TV ad but because of the design itself. At the end of the day, however, it’s a luxury mobile with plenty of what I like to call the 'flash-factor’. That means its one helluva mobile phone. To elaborate, it has a 2-inch external display with 240 x 320 pixel resolution and 256K colors, with a semi-touch screen. What that means is that you can also change tracks with the flap closed simply by tapping the bottom of the external screen. The camera and the music player are both good but what’s most impressive is the build quality. The flap hinges have been tried and tested more times than I care to count and they help up well. The RAZR V8 is available in five models, from a 512MB version to a 2GB with Motorola’s Snoop Stereo (A2DP Compatible) Bluetooth headset.

Multimedia MobilesMOTO RAZR2 V8

The new media interface (with a gyroscopic sensor that automatically switches to landscape mode if the phone is turned) is awesome.
The 2 MP camera in the test piece was quite good. The slider is smooth and though the keypad is a bit of problem it’s nothing you can’t get around. The large 2.5 inch display is clear and great for videos. Even the applications and games available with the W910 are superb.

Sony Ericsson W910i