LTE: Huawei launches the Ascend P1 LTE smartphone. Video promo.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jes�s.

LTE: Huawei launches the Ascend P1 LTE smartphone. Video Promo.

Huawei announced availability of its Ascend P1 LTE smartphone, describing it as �the device compatible with the highest number of frequency bands�. As previously announced, it will initially be available in the UK through Everything Everywhere, with other markets set to follow.

According to the Chinese company, Ascend P1 LTE is being tested on operator networks across Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia Pacific regions. It is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, and runs Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

Earlier this year, Huawei revealed aggressive smartphone targets for 2012,looking to ship 60 million devices � compared with 20 million in 2011. Much of the growth will come from its home market, as customers transition from smartphones to feature phones.

The company is already offering a non-LTE version of the Ascend P1 worldwide, and has created a TD-SCDMA market for China Mobile.

Specifications: (Please click on the two images below to enlarge the view)

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Samsung and others OEM`s to boost Europe sales, thanks to iPhone 5 LTE limitations.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jes�s.

Samsung and others OEM`s to boost sales in Europe, thanks to the  iPhone 5 LTE limitations.

The European GSM model of the iPhone 5 supports LTE in the 850 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands. Those bands can be used by relatively few operators in Europe, including EE in the UK and Deutsche Telekom in Germany. Vodafone and Telef�nica will be restricted to offering the latest Apple smartphone with access to their slower 3G services.

This iPhone 5's European LTE limitations will "push Vodafone and many other European operators harder into the arms of Samsung," especially as the South Korean company's popular Galaxy S line of phones includes an LTE version that is compatible with their networks, Robin Bienenstock, a London-based analyst for Sanford C. Bernstein, told Bloomberg.

The LTE limitations could also boost the sales of Nokia and HTC, which have each recently unveiled new high-end and mid-range smartphones running Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 software.

In an attempt to sidestep the issue, Telef�nica's O2 UK said it plans to offer iPhone customers with a long-term contract the chance to upgrade to an LTE handset once the operator's own LTE service is launched. A company spokesman told Bloomberg that the operator will offer 10 per cent towards buying out the old contract and will pay the taxes.

Vodafone and Telef�nica already offer LTE smartphones from Samsung, LG and HTC that can access their LTE networks using frequencies other than the 1800 MHz band.

However, Bienenstock told Bloomberg: "The question for operators now becomes in the near term--how sticky is Apple's software versus the better speeds of the Samsung Galaxy's, and how much subsidy will be put behind this?"

So, some of Europe's leading operators will likely offer cheaper and more varied alternatives to Apple's new iPhone 5 due to its limited support for European LTE frequencies.

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IFA2012: IBM cloud to deliver New Home Entertaiment Services for Philips Smart TV.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jes�s.

IFA2012: IBM cloud to deliver New Home Entertaiment  Services for Philips Smart TV.

IBM today unveiled a new cloud platform for consumer electronics firms and announced it will power the Philips Smart TV platform for Internet services, which will deliver greater interactive services to millions of TV viewers in more than 30 countries in Europe, as well as Brazil and Argentina. Through their broadband connections, smart TVs provide consumers with innovative, on-demand access to an unlimited array of entertainment options throughout the Internet. In addition to standard, linear TV, they provide two-way interaction and personalized content, enabling new "intelligent" consumer services. Today's announcement at the IFA consumer electronics event in Berlin provides IBM cloud services on a pay-per-use basis to TP Vision, an Amsterdam-based joint venture between Philips and TV manufacturer TPV responsible for the development of Philips Smart TV. TP Vision needed a cloud computing environment resilient enough to support unexpected service demands at any given time when millions of TV units access a variety of services on its network. "IBM's cloud platform allows us to place the service and application intelligence into the cloud, and reduces the complexity of managing software in the TVs for our consumers," said Albert Mombarg, head of Philips Smart TV at TP Vision. "This provides an economic, more flexible way to create new services for our viewers. By engaging with IBM on a cost-per-device basis, we obtain a new business model with predictable costs, and great flexibility to expand our services and grow our user base. We expect it to transform the way we offer new services and drive ongoing business innovation." The new IBM cloud platform opens up paths to new revenue. The data stored within the cloud can provide new insights about consumer needs and behavior for the media and entertainment industry, such as recommending TV shows based on past selections. Service providers, chief marketing officers and advertisers can use Big Data analytics to deliver more personalized entertainment options and targeted advertisements. Marketers can generate collective consumer knowledge derived from the aggregation of data from a population of homes, in addition to an individual TV. "As the Internet and smart devices continue to infiltrate home entertainment, today's consumer electronics manufacturers are looking to deliver new interactive entertainment services," said Bruce Anderson, general manager of IBM's global electronics industry. "Televisions are about to become the next open application platform, similar to the application platforms on mobile devices. Organizations are turning to the IBM cloud as the channel for their innovation." IBM Launches IBM SmartCloud Service Delivery Today IBM unveils a cloud-based platform managed by IBM global cloud data centers, for subscriber and device management, service life-cycle management and more. IBM's new service delivery platform, called the IBM SmartCloud Service Delivery for Electronics, provides consistent management of millions of different connected consumer devices, provisions services, interfaces with third parties, and acts as a collector of customer intelligence. It bundles services, software, hardware, network and third-party services in a single integrated service, for an all-in price, with per active user pricing, making smarter TV services more cost effective for manufacturers and consumers. Examples of live solutions demonstrated at IFA include the Philips Smart TV and service portal, and a smart home proof-of-concept, with home management and monitoring, as well as home energy management. For more information about IBM's global electronics industry, visit http://www.ibm.com/electronics To read more about IBM's news at IFA, visit this Smarter Planet blog post. About IBM Cloud Computing  IBM has helped thousands of clients adopt cloud models and manages millions of cloud based transactions every day. IBM assists clients in areas as diverse as banking, communications, healthcare and government to build their own clouds or securely tap into IBM cloud-based business and infrastructure services. IBM is unique in bringing together key cloud technologies, deep process knowledge, a broad portfolio of cloud solutions, and a network of global delivery centers. For more information about cloud offerings from IBM, visit http://www.ibm.com/smartcloud. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ibmcloud and on our blog at http://www.thoughtsoncloud.com Contact Information: Colleen Haikes IBM Media Relations chaikes@us.ibm.com 415-545-4003 Jelmer Letterie IBM Media Relations jelmer.letterie@nl.ibm.com 31-20-513-3241 SOURCE IBM

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Samsung Music Hub Rocks Europe with Free 30 Day Trial Combined with a Free Album Giveaway for Germany, UK, France, Italy and Spain.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jes�s.

Samsung Music Hub Rocks Europe with Free 30 Day Trial Combined with a Free Album Giveaway for Germany, UK, France, Italy and Spain.

Free albums include: Sunrise Avenue "On the Way to Wonderland" (Germany); Paloma Faith "Do You Want the Truth of Something Beautiful?"(UK); Anggun "Echos" (France); CapaRezza "Epocalisse" (Italy); Antonio Rey "Colores Del Fuego" (Spain); Karmin "Hello" (USA)

Music Hub will be preloaded on the Galaxy Note II, available in European markets, starting in October 2012

Samsung Music Hub � the first completely integrated, all-in-one mobile music service- today announced a free 30 day trial combined with a free, country-specific album giveaway. The service will be pre-loaded on the newly launching Galaxy Note II, in addition to the Galaxy S� III. Music Hub simplifies and enhances the everyday experience of listening to music. The mobile music service provides a rich music experience for everyone whether users are an avid collector wanting easy access to their own music collection, someone with ever-changing music tastes, that likes to sample a broad selection of music and genres or who prefers radio. 

"We're excited to extend Music Hub beyond the Galaxy S III. By providing a free trial and album, we hope our users will experience a new, intuitive and easy way to discover music," said TJ Kang, senior vice president of the media services team for Samsung. 

This trial is available to new Music Hub users in Germany, the U.K., France, Italy and Spain, and is also available in the U.S. People can access the pre-loaded Music Hub app on their devices, or go to Samsung Apps. Trial users will be able to choose one free album from a selection of country-specific albums, which will be instantly available on their device, or via upload on the internet. A complete list of free album titles by country is available on request. 

Music Hub initially launched in European countries in May 2012, and is available as a Free or Premium music service: 

Music Hub Store (free) allows users to: 

� Access millions of songs from the 7digital catalog � which includes music from all four major labels (Sony, EMI, Universal, and Warner), plus select independents� from which users can buy tracks and albums, as well as listen to 30-second previews of all songs .

� Store purchased music in the cloud, allowing it to automatically load on all registered Music Hub devices, while still being available on those registered devices locally for offline listening .

Music Hub Premium (�9.99 per month, with a free 30-day trial offered) offers access to all of the free version features, as well as: 

� A Scan & Match Cloud Locker: Upload music to the cloud to play it on any device registered with a Music Hub account (up to 3 devices). Music Hub also utilizes scan-and-match technology to decrease upload time and ensure high-quality playback. Any unmatched songs are directly uploaded from user's library to the cloud offering 100 GB of storage for all unmatched songs, so users can access rare or personal recordings across their devices. Music Hub also automatically updates playlists or music purchases music updated across all registered devices. 

� A catalog of millions of songs for purchase AND streaming: Enjoy full access to 7digital's Music Hub catalog, including music from all four major labels, to stream or purchase, with unlimited plays and no advertisements. Search for new music, create playlists, share songs with friends, and view lyrics and album information. 

� Personalized and Genre Radio: Create personal stations based on favorite songs and artists, or browse genre stations recommended and custom-created by the Music Hub team. Users also can tag songs they like to find and play back later. 

� Customized Recommendations: Discover great new songs, artists, albums and radio stations all the time � and the more users listen, the better Music Hub's recommendations will get. 

� Access the Music Hub web player, in addition to the mobile app, with which users can access their music library and the Music Hub catalog online at http://www.musichub.com

Samsung, Music Hub, Galaxy and Galaxy S are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. More information is available at: http://www.mspotcorporate.com/press/samsung-launches-music-hub-offering-ultimate-mobile-music-service

About mSpot 

mSpot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., which was formed in 2004 and acquired by Samsung in 2012. A provider of innovative music and video delivery service for mobile devices, the company has been offering white-labeled cloud entertainment services for mobile carriers such as AT&T, Sprint and Verizon. It also has its own brand services available in the Android Marketplace or App Store. For more information, go to http://www.mspotcorporate.com

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 206,000 people in 197 offices across 72 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LED. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world's most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com. 

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IFA2012: Ford Focus Electric to Debut Ford SYNC with MyFord Touch in Europe

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jes�s.

IFA2012: Ford Focus Electric to Debut Ford SYNC with MyFord Touch in Europe  Ford SYNC with MyFord Touch will make European debut on new Ford Focus Electric.  � Intuitive system, developed in partnership with Microsoft, understands thousands of voice commands in nine European languages and adds more connectivity features  � SYNC with MyFord Touch enables Focus Electric to act as a WiFi hotspot for up to five devices, and includes an eight-inch colour touchscreen.    Ford SYNC with MyFord Touch will make its European debut in the new Ford Focus Electric when it comes to Europe in 2013, the company today announced at the IFA consumer electronics convention in Berlin. The Microsoft-powered system delivers significantly enhanced voice-activation functionality, mobile WiFi connectivity and an eight-inch colour touchscreen. �This is an exciting evolution of in-car connectivity, following the European debut of SYNC in the all-new B-MAX this year,� said Barb Samardzich, vice president of Product Development, Ford of Europe. �SYNC with MyFord Touch and Focus Electric both deliver cutting-edge technologies developed to optimise the ownership experience for Ford customers � they are a perfect combination.� Developed in partnership with Microsoft, SYNC with MyFord Touch, evolves the voice-activated in-car connectivity system SYNC, recently unveiled in Europe on the Ford B-MAX. More than 4 million SYNC-equipped vehicles are already on the road in the U.S., and SYNC with MyFord Touch brings additional capabilities for global markets including Europe, such as multiple understanding. For the rest of this release and other Ford @ IFA press materials please visit: http://ifa2012.fordmedia.eu  Media Hub available to view from 29.08.12 For more information contact: Chris Seymour D/L: +44 (0)20 7973 5913 Email: chris.seymour@hkstrategies.com

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Palm webOs: Official: Specifications: Palm Pre 2 - Unlocked (Europe)

WorldWideTech. Francisco De Jes�s.

Specifications: Palm Pre 2 - Unlocked (Europe)

Artikel-Nr.: 49839

Diese Information ist nur in Englisch verf�gbar.

Operating system	HP webOS platform
Display	3.1-inch multitouch screen with a vibrant 24-bit color, 320x480 resolution HVGA display
Keyboard	Slide-out physical keyboard
Email2	Microsoft� Exchange email with Microsoft Direct Push Technology POP3/IMAP (Yahoo!� Mail, Gmail�, AOL, Hotmail�, etc.)
Messaging3	Integrated IM, SMS, and MMS
GPS4	Built-in GPS
Digital camera	5-megapixel camera with LED flash, extended depth of field, geotagging, and video capture
Sensors	Accelerometer, ambient light, and proximity
Media formats supported	Audio formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV Video formats: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264
Wireless connectivity5	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication; Bluetooth� wireless technology 2.1+ EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support; Wi-Fi router functionality for up to five devices using Palm mobile hotspot.5
Memory	16GB (~15GB user available)6 USB mass storage support
Connector	Charger/microUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Headphone jack	3.5mm stereo
HP Touchstone Charging Dock7	Compatible Palm Pre Touchstone Back Cover included
Dimensions	Width: 59.6mm (2.35 inches) Height: 100.7mm (3.96 inches) Thickness: 16.9mm (0.67 inches)
Weight	145 grams (5.1 ounces)

1. Within wireless coverage area only. Actual speeds may vary. Email, mobile number, and related information required for setup and activation. Required data services sold separately; unlimited plan recommended and may be required. Not all web content may be available.
2. Within wireless coverage area only. Microsoft Exchange email and Direct Push Technology available for ActiveSync only; requires Microsoft Outlook using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 with SP2 or Exchange Server 2007.
3. Within wireless coverage area only. SMS, MMS, and IM require data services at additional cost. Availability of IM functionality may vary by carrier.
4. Within wireless coverage area only. Voice-activated, as-you-go, turn-by-turn directions sold separately.
5. Wi-Fi within range of 802.11b/g Wi-Fi network. Some Wi-Fi hotspots may require fee for usage. 3G Mobile Hotspot is a separately purchased feature added to a voice and data plan. See your carrier for availability.
6. Estimate subject to change based on system software and application usage.
7. HP Touchstone Charging dock requires inductive Palm Pre Touchstone Back Cover (each sold separately).

Link: http://kb.palm.com/wps/portal/kb/common/article/49839_de.html

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LTE Europe: Operators could increase revenues from 10 to 30% .

Press Release

Alcatel-Lucent primary research shows European Consumers and Businesses That Are Ready for LTE Applications

Bell Labs' analysis shows how LTE Applications Opportunities dog drive new revenue for services providers

Paris,  European Telecommunications Operators consumer Revenues Could Increase by as much as 10 Percent, and enterprise Revenues by Nearly 30 Percent as the adoption of LTE technology matures.That's the Finding of an Extensive pan-European study by Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) That found strong support and demand for Applications enabled by LTE (long term evolution) mobile broadband networks. The study gauged the preferences of More Than 950 4.500 Consumers and enterprise Respondents based in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Using the results of the study, Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs' Network Planning, Performance & Economic Analysis Confirmed That business modeling team this Interested in new LTE optimized translated Into Applications Could Be a Significant Opportunity and Substantial market revenue gain for services providers. The results weitere Concluded That Could Be the Greatest Benefits Gained by leveraging a market entry strategy based on Carefully packaged and priced applications.

Key facts from the survey:

Businesses & Enterprises

• Interest in signing-up for LTE service was found to Be High across all enterprise segments, and WAS Especially high in medium-and large-sized Businesses. Findings from the survey Indicate That More Than Half of Small-sized Businesses, and more Than three-quarters of medium-sized and large-sized enterprises Are Interested in signing-up for next generation wireless network access for Their Employees.
• The Findings Indicate That Interest in Accessing LTE Also Impacts customer service loyalty. Again, WAS A Higher response rate report for the medium-sized and large-sized enterprise Respondents. More than half of small-sized Businesses, and over 70 Percent of medium-sized companies, and over 80 Percent of large-sized enterprises report They Would change service providers in order to get LTE.
• Improved speed and quick response time (Improved interactivity) Were the top two ranked attributes for Enhancing quality of experience, across all enterprise segments. However, ranked Highest speed for the small-sized enterprises, while Improved interactivity WAS MOST important for medium-and large-sized enterprises.

The LTE-optimized in the study Covered Applications Were Received solidly in the three European Countries, Especially by medium-sized and large-sized enterprises. In Addition to mobile cloud computing, the Surveyed Enterprises Also express to Strong Interest in signing up for mobile Collaboration and multi-party video conferencing.

Consumers:

• More than half of Consumers Surveyed Are likely to sign up for LTE, and 40 Percent Would switch network providers to gain access to the technology.
• The main Perceived Benefit for Consumers WAS faster speeds.
• Live Messaging, and Enhanced Next Generation Mobile Music Video with enhanced end-user experience in a next-generation network environment the top three consumer Were Applications tested.

"Anticipation, New Opportunities and Excitement is building Among Both Businesses and Consumers," Said Ken Wirth, head of Alcatel-Lucent's LTE 4G Activities. "Our research results to strong endorsement Are LTE-Enabled Applications That will drive revenue Significant Opportunities for service providers."

"Our analysis shows That with the right end-to-end Infrastructure, bundle offer and market approach, dog service providers capitalize on the pent up demand for mobile broadband services," Said Rati Thanawala, Vice-president, Network Planning, Performance & Economic Analysis, Bell Labs "They Revenues Could optimize migration strategy with a first Focused on Offering Carefully Chosen Towards Applications and Pricing Strategies Enterprises, And Then with creative offers for Consumers."

Having Been selected by seven customers so far for commercial deployments, Including two of the world's largest service providers, and Being Involved in More Than 50 customer trials, Alcatel-Lucent has ESTABLISHED a clear leadership position in Long Term Evolution (LTE).

Our trial and contract awards span all regions of the globe.

More information about Alcatel-Lucent in LTE: www.alcatel-lucent.com/lte

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Windows Phone 7 to launch in Europe on October 21st, in the US on November 8th,

Contrary to the prevailing rumor that suggests Microsoft will launch Windows Phone 7 at a NYC event on October 11th, Paul Thurrott is reporting that Microsoft will launch its latest mobile OS on November 8th in the US. Though he confirms that there is a NYC event slated for October 11th, it is an annual event that is not associated with Windows Phone 7.

This revelation comes hot on the heels of another rumor that surfaced today and suggests the European launch of Windows Phone 7 is slated for October 21st. Supposedly Microsoft is planning launch events around Europe to promote Windows Phone 7, including one in London that will feature a local radio station. These events will coincide with the retail availability of Windows Phone 7 handsets across Europe.

Despite some confusion over the October 11th event, the launch of Windows Phone 7 is shaping up nicely. The European launch in October is fast approaching and we have seen a handful of phones including the LG E900 and the HTC HD7. The American launch is as exciting with the HD7 possibly landing on T-Mobile and the HTC Mondrian and more launching with AT&T. Anyone planning on purchasing a Windows Phone 7 handset when they finally make their debut?

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