Mozilla Updates Firefox To Version 2.0.0.2

The Mozilla Foundation has released some important security fixes for its free Firefox 2.0 browser and the original Firefox 1.5. This update brings the version numbers to 2.0.0.2 and 1.5.10. This new security rollout updates address issues with AutoComplete and changes the way "Save" dialog box displays for known file extensions.

There is also a fix for a bug where a mouse's scroll wheel would stop working. It also corrects two memory leaks which would lead to system slowdowns and sluggish performance.

This security rollout however has missed out quite a few vulnerabilities that were uncovered recently. Most of these were discovered by Polish researcher Michal Zelewski, who discovered a memory corruption flaw through which malicious software can be introduced into a system. The fixes for these bugs will be taken care of at a later date. The security update can be downloaded by either using Firefox's inbuilt auto-update program or by downloading the new version from the Firefox website.

Nokia E90 Communicator leaked out

Many devices that will be launched during the 3GSM World Congress already leaked out, just as the Nokia E90 Communicator, a device that Nokia manufactured for the business user.


The photos that leaked out do not reveal the insides of the Nokia E90. Mobile Phone Helpdesk can already reveal some details about the Nokia E90, that will probably be presented at the 3GSM Congress in Barcelona.

When the E90 is opened up, a full keyboard and a big display with a resolution of 600 x 352 pixels will be revealed. The quad-band device would also have a 240 x 320 pixels external display. Both screens are to have 16.000.000 colours. Nokia E90 Communicator

Because the device is made for the business market, it will be equipped with everything one needs. The E90 will probably have HSDPA and WiFi, so the internet can be used effortlessly. Office documents will be supported and the full keyboard makes it easy to send messages.

If we will see the Nokia E90 Communicator in real life at 3GSM is still unknown, as are more details about the device. Mobile Phone Helpdesk will also inform you about this device at the 3GSM Congress.

After Apple iPhone comes the Zune Phone

After Apple introduced her iPhone, more rumours are bubbling up about a Microsoft Zune Phone, a device that could become the ultimate multimedia device.


Microsoft did not officially announce the Zune Phone, but preceded by the Apple iPhone, the rumours could easily be true. The Zune Phone will be a multimedia device and a mobile phone in one, and it wil not operate on Windows Mobile. The Zune Phone should come to the market at the end of 2007, just as the Apple iPhone will.


Because the device does not operate on Windows Mobile, it has its own special look. The Zune Phone will, in contrast to the Apple iPhone, not have a touch screen. Next to communicating with Zune Marketplace, it is quite special to mention that the device will probably be able to communicatie with the Xbox 360. In this way it is possible to watch short self-made films on the television.


When and if we can ever see the Zune Phone in real-life, is still unknown. Maybe some more details about the device will be made public at the 3GSM Congress in Barcelona. If not, we will have to wait.

HTC Anounced three New Devices

HTC announced three new devices at the 3GSM World Congress, under which one PDA, one smartphone and the UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) Athena, which was launched earlier with T-Mobile.

HTC aims for a broad public with her new products. With the launch of the HTC S710 (leaked out under name HTC Vox), the HTC X7500 UMPC (leaked out under the name HTC Athena) and the HTC P3350 PDA (leaked out under the name HTC Cavalier), HTC offers an appropriate device for every consumer.

HTC S710 - HTC X7500 - HTC P3350
The three presented phones all have their own specialties. The HTC S710 smartphone focuses on the SMS addicts that want a normal phone at one side, and still want a fulll QWERTY keyboard on the other. For the mobile worker and internet surfer, HTC brings the HTC X7500, a device with a large screen and dismountable QWERTY keyboard. And, last but not least, HTC offers the handy P3350 PDA, at which gathering and handling informatie is the keyword.



HTC S710
HTC S710 Smartphone
The HTC S710 Smartphone operates on the new Windows Mobile 6 Standard platform. The device weighs 120 grams and can be named quite compact with her 10 x 5 x 1,7 centimeters. The large 2.4 inch screen has a resoltuon of 240 x 320 pixels and offers 65.000 colours.

The device has a full slider QWERTY keyboard, that will be lovable for those SMS addicts. By opening the keyboard, the screen automatically turns to the right direction. The 2 megapixel camera guarantees nice photos, that can be put on the internet directly by using the webbrowser.



HTC X7500 / HTC Advantage / HTC Athena
HTC X7500, HTC Advantage or HTC Athena
What the real name for this UMPC will become, is something we could net get an answer to. In one leaflet, the device is marked as HTC Advantage, and until recently the device had the codename "HTC Athena". We expect that the final name will be HTC X7500, due to the names of the other devices.

The HTC X7500 is the same device as the T-Mobile Ameo. The device has a 5 inch display with a 640 x 480 resolution. The device operates on Windows Mobile 5 and is equipped with a 3 megapixel camera.



The keyboard of the HTC X7500 can be dismounted
Due to its size, the device cannot be seen primarily as a phone, but more as the extension of an office. The laptop can be left at the office because the device offers internet, e-mail and Office applications. Calling can only be done by handsfree or with a headset. However, the internet experience on the device can be named phenomenal.



HTC P3350

HTC P3350
HTC also launched a real PDA at 3GSM. The big touch screen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels makes the device ideal for watching e-mail and internet pages, managing contacts and the agenda. The device has a built-in FM radio and has a 2 megapixel camera.

The HTC P3350 does not have UMTS support, what makes videocalling impossible. HTC did think of WiFi b/g support. The quad-band device is compatible with GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900 networks and can also cope with EDGE networks for broadband data connections.

All announced HTC devices will come to the European market at the second quarter of 2007.

Indian Postal Codes Search Launched

innINDIA.com, an India-centric portal, has launched an Indian Postal Code Search Service, with the help of the web services offered by Department of Posts, Government of India.

The service will enable users to search from around 50,000 postal codes, across India. Aaron Sarbagna, the CTO of innINDIA.com said, "We are looking forward to integrate some advanced features like Indian Map and Weather information in the following releases. I think it's important to realize that first and foremost innINDIA.com is a technology company, focused towards catering to the Indian population in particular."

Sarbagna also pointed out towards the future introduction of 'Fog Alert', 'Storm Warning,' as value added mobile enabled services.

Earlier this month, innINDIA.com released a Medical Search Engine, utilizing the coop service from Google.

The search engine is designed to provide a tailored search experience, built using Google's core search technology, which prioritizes or restricts search results based on websites and pages that has been scrutinized by an expert panel of medical professionals. The expert panel comprises of medical, bio-medical, pharmaceutical and bio-technology professionals... who have proven expertise in their respective fields and would review/scrutinize all relevant sites, before adding those to the index list.

Also, innINDIA is coming up with other Medical Services to beef up the Health Portal part of innINDIA.

Nokia N93i Pictures

Nokia N93i Launched in India

Nokia has introduced the N93i, with a digital camcorder and multimedia center that enables users to make short films on the device.
Optimized for mobile filmmaking, the Nokia N93i comes bundled with advanced features such as a 3.2 megapixel (2048 x 1536 pixels) camera with Carl Zeiss optics, 3x optical zoom, auto focus and close-up mode. The Nokia N93i can shoot DVD-like quality videos in MPEG-4 VGA at up to 30 frames per second, and allows stereo audio recording and digital stabilization. The device also comes with 1 GB MiniSD card that makes it possible to capture up to 45 minutes of DVD-like quality video or up to 1250 high-quality photos.

The N93 has a metallic finish keypad and a mirror effect cover. The 2.4" main display of up to 16 million colors has a 160° viewing angle, and there are dedicated camera keys to capture images, switch shooting mode and operate the flash.

Also, integrated into the Nokia N93i is a new personal video and photo blogging service called Vox, with privacy features that let share stories and thoughts over the Internet. Based on S60 3rd Edition software on Symbian OS, N93i comes bundled with Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 software, enabling professional quality movies on a compatible PC.
Designed to work on WLAN, 3G (WCDMA 2100 MHz), EDGE and GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) networks, the Nokia N93i provides mobile broadband internet access for browsing, uploading content, and sending and receiving emails. Users may also use other features such as MP3 music playback, podcasts, stereo FM radio or mobile TV video streaming.

With direct TV out functionality, it is possible to have a communal screening of the film or photos, by connecting the Nokia N93i to a compatible TV with the supplied video-out connectivity cable. Alternatively, users may use the integrated wireless LAN (WLAN) technology to connect to a compatible UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) enabled device.

As a part of Nokia's strategy to provide consumers the ultimate mobile filmmaking experience, Nokia has recently announced the Nokia Nseries Mobile Film Awards, aimed at encouraging promising film-makers and enabling them to express their imagination.

The Nokia N93i is available at an MRP of Rs. 35,750.

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