Mobile Royale - An Asian Perspective on Mobile Industry

This pic, along with a few more, appeared on the internet late last year. They are of N96, a not yet released Nokia product, which sometimes might not ever see the sun and be limited to just another testing prototype, but it deserves a writing. The phone has a Symbian S60 interface, but looks different from the current Symbian 9.2 platform and could possibly be the future Symbian 9.5. It has three menu options assigned for the key pad (like in S40 v3), instead of the two on current S60 devices. The phone lacks the Symbian pencil key, but we can be assured that the hash key has the same functionality. There seems to be a secondary video call camera, but it's not clear enough in the photos. The phone has music player controls, and interestingly, the controls are centered around the D-pad. The phone can be set in a speaker mounted position using the camera lens cover (I'll post that pic later), which will make listening to music a pleasant experience. Those are clues that this is a music oriented device. Which could have been a winner for Nokia if they released it. Who knows, may be they'll release it on time for the Ovi launch.



:The pics are NOT fake. I'll try to post more pics later, it's a bit troublesome for me as I'm mobile blogging.

There is no nation that won from a war. Sri Lanka is no exception. Terrorism is the most dangerous thing in the world and it must be stopped. We might win in a war against terrorists, but when we win, half of the country could have been destroyed. It means our future, our lives and our country will be destroyed. I'm are against terrorism, but I don't like the war either. YES FOR PEACE!


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I wonder whether some mobile networks OR EVEN THE SLT ITSELF uses LankaCom infrastructure. Something that must be found out about. However, btw, Dialog 3G coverage is being expanded at a rapid rate, but unfortunately at some cities, they have enabled it only to the sub tower in the city centre thus making 3G usable only at the city area and not 3/4kms away. I've been an unlucky victim of this situation as the Dialog 3G coverage ends at around 1/2km prior reaching my house. But I hope they'll further expand it. It seems Mobitel is failing to complete it's 3G coverage target of 85% by December end and if they still tell that they've covered 85%, it must be the "Vanniya" as even some major cities in Western province still doesn't have 3G coverage. But it must be appreciated that they have the lowest charges and covered most of major cities with 3G faster than Dialog did. Keep it up Mobitel!
Weekly summary
*Dialog introduced KIT Double and 3G coverage was expanded.
*Mobitel reduced video call rates from 2LKR to 50 cents and introduced SMART IDD 250 rechargeable card.
*Hutch reduced Hutch to Hutch voice rates to 2LKR
*Tigo didn't make much sound and so is about Airtel's launch.

Live pictures of a new Nokia 5 mega pixel babe have leaked to the internet. Identified as the all new N96, this phone features an improved user interface, which could be the new Symbian v9.5 probably. See the pictures and read more at GSMArena http://www.gsmarena.com/5_megapixel_nokia_n96_pictures_leaked-news-390.php

Mobitel has reduced Mobitel to Mobitel video call rates to 50 cents per minute. Previously the charge was 2LKR per minute. The new rate is an introductory rate and will be valid for 2 months. Voice call rates will remain same (2LKR per minute).

Mobitel has reduced Mobitel to Mobitel video call rates to 50 cents per minute. Previously the charge was 2LKR per minute. The new rate is an introductory rate and will be valid for 2 months. Voice call rates will remain same (2LKR per minute).

As M3 is the hottest topic on Sri Lankan mobile telephone industry nowadays, I thought of devoting another post for M3. M3- Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel's 3.5G service- offers Video Messaging service, branded as VideoSMS, in 3G coverage areas, at voice message (aka VoiceSMS) rates. A VideoSMS sent to another Mobitel costs only ONE LANKA RUPEE, and although their website show the charge for VideoSMS to other networks as 2.50LKR, this service to be not working, as it consistently fails when tried. mTunes is a ring back tone (PRBT) service, but this is not yet introduced. Await more details on Push Mail and please feel free to comment on your experience with Mobitel M3.