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theITChannel Live: SingTel iPhone 4 Launch, Singapore

mikefoong — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:10:00 +0000

So the crew (Christel, Wilfred and I) will be live blogging at the SingTel iPhone 4 Launch in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. We will keep you guys updates here from 9.30pm onwards. Follow this blog for live updates on the iPhone 4 launch. The event starts and 10pm tonight to 1am Friday Morning. So if you are interested to see what goes on in the event keep watching

SingTel iPhone 4 Launch in Singapore

WWDC Live Blog

mikefoong — Mon, 31 May 2010 05:14:16 +0000

Join us here for the live broadcast of Apple WWDC live from San Francisco. This is made possible by @WilfredPhua. Tune in here from June 7th. Will update on the time suitable for Asia Pacific.

Samsung Galaxy S Launch – Live Blog

mikefoong — Thu, 27 May 2010 07:34:44 +0000

We were at the Samsung Galaxy S Android phone launch yesterday and it was a blast. Thanks also to Kevin @Brainopera who helped with the live blogging as well. Check it out here…

5:28 PM: Michael Foong We are getting ready to start with a few tweeps
5:28 PM: Michael Foong
5:28 PM: Michael Foong A quick preview of the Galaxy S
5:32 PM: Michael Foong The crow is in…
5:33 PM: Michael Foong
5:58 PM: Michael Foong Going to start in a couple of mins
5:58 PM: Michael Foong Still waiting for the doors to open
5:59 PM: Michael Foong With the Tech65 crew at table 22
6:01 PM: Michael Foong Ok we are in
6:02 PM: Michael Foong
6:11 PM: Michael Foong
6:11 PM: Michael Foong The geekiest table of all. The iPad table
6:12 PM: Ferdi Borbon Hi does this launch mean the “S” will be available too?
6:12 PM: Sam @Michael Foong will the Galaxy S be released today too?
6:16 PM: Michael Foong There is a delay in the event
6:16 PM: Michael Foong Ok starting now
6:17 PM: Michael Foong
6:18 PM: Michael Foong
6:18 PM: Michael Foong Gregory lee CEO of samsung is up
6:19 PM: Michael Foong
6:19 PM: Michael Foong Stephanie Carrinton is the host this evening
6:21 PM: Michael Foong Google is here too
6:21 PM: Michael Foong Because of android
6:22 PM: Michael Foong First country to launch the galaxy S
6:22 PM: Michael Foong
6:23 PM: Michael Foong Samsung is about supporting open platform
6:24 PM: Michael Foong Gregory talking about why android is key for samsung
6:25 PM: Michael Foong Samsung has partnership with major telecoms in Asia including singtel, maxis, optus, ais
6:26 PM: Michael Foong Gregory talking about hoe great and fun the galaxy s is
6:27 PM: Michael Foong Gregory showing the galaxy s
6:27 PM: Michael Foong
6:29 PM: Michael Foong Gregory still doing a galaxy s demo and talking about deleting some implicating photos
6:29 PM: Michael Foong Buuuk is demoed on the galaxy s
6:31 PM: Michael Foong Samsung is no 2 in mobile phones
6:31 PM: Michael Foong Samsung commits smartphone for every price point and market in Asia
6:32 PM: Michael Foong Stephanie is back to introduce mr Winston Goh to demo the galaxy s
6:32 PM: Michael Foong
6:32 PM: Michael Foong The slimmest smartphone yet
6:33 PM: Michael Foong 8 days of standby time
6:33 PM: Michael Foong Video playback for 7 straight hours
6:34 PM: Michael Foong The amoled screen is really really cool
6:35 PM: Michael Foong Only the 2nd phone with the amoled display
6:35 PM: Michael Foong
6:36 PM: Michael Foong It’s super bright and yet lowest battery consumption
6:37 PM: Michael Foong
6:37 PM: Michael Foong Swipe input demoed live
6:39 PM: Michael Foong Announcing 2 projects: Nets tonpay for movies online and other payments
6:39 PM: mytechnewsinfo Quick, ask them to demo Flash!
6:39 PM: Ferdi Borbon Thanks M.Fong (from Australia)
6:39 PM: Ferdi Borbon This is Great! i feel like im there too haha ,
6:42 PM: Rajdeep Chawla Nice job? Did they mention FroYo or LED camera flash?
6:42 PM: rjz9(Australia) Great job!! Ask them about FroYo update and does it have a LED flash for camera??
6:42 PM: brainopera
6:42 PM: Michael Foong
6:43 PM: Michael Foong Google is up
6:43 PM: Michael Foong
6:45 PM: Michael Foong Search by voice
6:46 PM: Michael Foong
6:46 PM: Michael Foong A day in life on using samsung galaxy
6:47 PM: Michael Foong
6:47 PM: Michael Foong Smart Alarm
6:47 PM: Michael Foong
6:48 PM: Michael Foong Going to work
6:48 PM: Michael Foong
6:48 PM: Michael Foong Daily briefing is a widget with all the brief of the day
6:49 PM: Michael Foong
6:49 PM: Michael Foong Navigation
6:50 PM: Michael Foong Voice navigation
6:50 PM: Michael Foong
6:51 PM: Michael Foong Wireless tethering
6:52 PM: Michael Foong Going to leave soon for another event
6:53 PM: Michael Foong @brainopera will take over the live blogging
6:54 PM: brainopera Samsung has actors demonstrating how you’d use the Galaxy S in your everyday life. Lots of angmoh accented aiyohs.
6:54 PM: Michael Foong
6:55 PM: Michael Foong Google googles is up
6:55 PM: Michael Foong
6:55 PM: Michael Foong
6:55 PM: Michael Foong HD Video recording
6:57 PM: brainopera The demonstrations aren’t too differentiating from how you’d use other smart phones, particularly the iPhone. It only builds on the technical specs, but the experience is essentially a mimicry.
6:57 PM: Rajdeep Chawla NOoooooo !! Wait for FroYo announcement!! Thanks for the updates.. All the best
6:58 PM: Michael Foong Ebook is being demoed
6:59 PM: Michael Foong I am signing off and caving it to @brainopera to continue blogging
7:01 PM: brainopera Let me know if you guys have any questions
7:01 PM: Ferdi Borbon i want to know if it will be available after today…
7:02 PM: brainopera Can tell they spent so much on the presentation, but the way it’s used isn’t groundbreaking.
7:03 PM: brainopera ferdi: No idea when the phone will be released. But they seem to be interested to release it here sooner.
7:03 PM: Rajdeep Chawla Any updates on FroYo? And is there a LED flash for camera. Keep blogging with pictures. it’s a treat man!!
7:07 PM: brainopera Chawla: funny, doesn’t say if there’s LED flash
7:08 PM: brainopera Ok, presentation over. Taking off Noe. Thanks for reading
7:10 PM: brainopera
7:13 PM: brainopera
7:17 PM: brainopera
7:22 PM: brainopera
7:22 PM: Ferdi Borbon will you be doing a video too when you get your hands on the phone?
7:23 PM: celtrino How much does it cost?
7:24 PM: brainopera Ferdi, let me try video. Just afriad it takes too long to upload.
7:26 PM: Ferdi Borbon Thanks, also a release date would be great, and confrimation on the LED flash…thanks…
7:29 PM: celtrino GSMArena has sort of confirmed that there is no LED flash on this phone.
7:30 PM: brainopera Yeah, took a look and no LED flash
7:30 PM: Ferdi Borbon ok thats fine… LED on the Omnia II made some photos look crap anyways.. still cant wait to have this phone in my hands, just need to know the release date
7:32 PM: brainopera Confirmed available 5th June in Singapore first globally.
7:34 PM: brainopera Price will be announced tomorrow
7:35 PM: Ferdi Borbon Thank you!!! love your live feed, i will stay on how long till the whole event ends from now?
7:35 PM: Leo would glad to know when this babe gonna get froyo update….
7:36 PM: Mike P Did they mention when other countries will get it.. As in Europe?
7:38 PM: brainopera No group mention. Rest of world release after Singapore. Some info still embargoed
7:39 PM: Mike P Thanks.
7:39 PM: brainopera No Froyo mentioned
7:40 PM: Leo full retail price @ S$1,098 cited from cnetasia blog
7:41 PM: celtrino Samsung Galaxy S will ship with Android 2.1 and will update to Android 2.2. Cited from cnetasia blog. asia.cnet.com
7:42 PM: Mike P Thanks centrino
7:43 PM: Singeo @brainopera how was the buUuk demo?
7:44 PM: brainopera Samsung is now feeding me.
7:50 PM: brainopera Singeo, was proud for you!
7:51 PM: brainopera
7:52 PM: Mike P Nice food….. Now get back to the story.
7:57 PM: brainopera So the pricing was meant to be embargoed till midnight. And the PR person was standing beside me
7:59 PM: Mike P brainopera ~ after you have finished eating, have a look at the back of the phone. Check how many ‘Blue Dots’ are spaced between the speaker. Some pics show 2 whilst others show 4 indicating a possible LED as well as Speaker.
8:00 PM: Mike P That is vertically spaced I mean.
8:00 PM: brainopera
8:01 PM: brainopera MikeP I’ll try to find out.
8:03 PM: EarlZ @brainopera I hope the price is not S$1098 as what CNET ASIA has posted.. I hope it will be ~950 or even lower so it will market here in the Philippines for the same price or under S$1,100
8:04 PM: brainopera
8:05 PM: brainopera Earlz, that price is the Recommended retail pricing, so it could vary according to telcos
8:05 PM: EarlZ @brainopera So basically $1098 is the final price for non contract unit ?
8:06 PM: EarlZ Coz ill be getting it contract free in my country and almost always the prices of mobile phones there are similar here.
8:06 PM: Ferdi Borbon @brainopera can you also check if it has stereo speakers on the outside of the unit..thanks
8:10 PM: brainopera If you wait I’ll find out for you. Everyone’s kinda eating
8:10 PM: Mike P No problem… enjoy your food.
8:17 PM: EarlZ This is intense, LOL!
8:18 PM: molemole I am in!!! Hehe thanks to the brain no Brian no cyborg?
8:18 PM: Mike P Yeah… I’ve got to go soon. Pressing other commitment. EarZ can you keep the guys in AndroidForums topped up on what is happeing here please.
8:21 PM: EarlZ @Mike P
8:21 PM: EarlZ Ill try my best!
8:22 PM: Mike P Guys, got to now go….. brainopera I’ll pick up my reply on the ‘Blue Dots’ later. EarlZ, Thanks… I’ll speak later in the AndroidForum
8:22 PM: EarlZ @Mike P Ok, enjoy the rest of your day =)
8:22 PM: Jack28 have fun Mike P
8:31 PM: jack can you ask about using front cam?
9:04 PM: EarlZ Seems like we are out of updates
9:13 PM: Ferdi Borbon i guess last update will be midnight rpicing
9:13 PM: Ferdi Borbon pricing
9:14 PM: a is it launched yet or whats going on?
9:27 PM: EarlZ @Ferdi Borbon Probably, i just hope its not S$1098 for non contract. something lower should be expected since prices on the net puts it around 650~750 US dollars.
9:57 PM: Ferdi Borbon hehe looks like party is over… well im leaving work soon, im happy atleast we have a release date… im willing to pay $1100 for this phone
9:59 PM: james @Ferdi Borbon what is the release date?
10:01 PM: EarlZ @james June 5 for singapore
10:02 PM: james @EarlZ any words for australian release date?
10:06 PM: Ferdi Borbon not for a few months i gatther, same with the Omnia II (Icon here) …Australia is like too slow… thats why im gonna buy it online
10:07 PM: EarlZ @james Sadly none, is June 5 just for singapore or the entireness of Asia ?
10:09 PM: james @Ferdi Borbon i will be doing the same online the way to go. (bad luck for importing not my foult).
10:14 PM: Mike P Okay… just popped back for 10mins…. Brainopera, did you check the back of the phone like I asked?
10:28 PM: Mike P Drat… got to go again. If anyone at the show can check the back of the phone for me please. What I’m looking for is if you look at the Speaker and note how many Blue Dots are shown running vertically down in between the Speaker, there should be either 2 or 4. Two indicates no LED whereas four is a possible indication there is an LED above the Speaker…. Thanks.
10:53 PM: Singeo @brainopera they drug your food or you just having a good time?
11:02 PM: EarlZ probably the next update is at midnight for pricing
11:44 PM: brainopera Sorry guys, my iPhone ran out of juice. I came here for the dinner, and didn’t realized I’d be reporting ;D
11:47 PM: Mike P Glad your back brainopera….. no go find out about the back of the phone ))
1:23 AM: Mike P The lack of a reply only indicates you never had chance to check the back cover for me. Sigh………..

[MTQOS] Nokia OneConnectedWorld KL

mikefoong — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:33:08 +0000

10:34 PM: mikefoong Preparing to LiveBlog from Nokia OneConnectedWorld in Hilton Kuala Lumpur
10:36 PM: mikefoong Just met @khawchiahui and @zhiq at the Conference
10:37 PM: khawchiahui hanging out with @mikefoong while waitin 4 #nocwkl 2start
10:43 PM: mikefoong Just met @smashpop at the conference. Looks like the usual gang is here…
10:43 PM: mikefoong Live Blogging Nokia One Connected World KL at www.matechulous.com New Nokia Product Announcement expected… #nocwkl
10:44 PM: smashpop twitpic.com – Just arrived at Nokia One Connected World conference. #nocwkl
10:44 PM: smashpop
10:48 PM: mikefoong Crowd is getting heavy at the conference and everyone is waiting to get into the ballroom. Looks like it’ll be a mad rush
10:49 PM: NileshBabu @mikefoong don’t forget my N900 q’s lol… thx bro.. lol… will watch this hashtag #nocwkl
10:52 PM: mikefoong It you see hash tags appearing in the live blog, those are comments from other Twitterers, not me. You should find their Twitter ID next to it.
10:53 PM: mikefoong @bytebot and @mytechnewsinfo is here. It’s twitter live happening here in Hilton KL
10:54 PM: NileshBabu @mikefoong the site is open in my Firefox @yoonkit #nocwkl
11:00 PM: mikefoong The crowd at Nokia OneConnectedWorld KL #nocwkl twitpic.com
11:00 PM: mikefoong
11:03 PM: khawchiahui #nocwkl gonna kick off in a bit
11:04 PM: mikefoong We are in. Finding a place with powerpoint
11:07 PM: smashpop twitpic.com – Just entered the convention hall #nocwkl
11:07 PM: smashpop
11:07 PM: khawchiahui #nocwkl 3 long speeches back to back then off 2 the showcase n interview sessions
11:11 PM: mikefoong Starting now. Vlasta Berka on the stage with the opening #nocwkl twitpic.com
11:11 PM: mikefoong
11:11 PM: mikefoong The ecosystem is very important to nokia #nocwkl
11:11 PM: geekonomics Vlasta Berka, GM for Nokia SG/MY/Brunei giving opening address at #nocwkl mypict.me
11:12 PM: mikefoong Having the Internet is not enough. Why we need is relevant information available to us #nocwkl
11:13 PM: khawchiahui #nocwkl devices are able to handle high network performance but are our local telcos ready for these devices?
11:15 PM: khawchiahui #nocwkl pleased with results from ovi store. 55million active users so far
11:16 PM: khawchiahui #nocwkl want to have 300million active users for ovi by 2012
11:23 PM: mikefoong Sorry guys technical problems. I am back. No pics though sorry.
11:24 PM: mikefoong Vlasta wrappers up.
11:25 PM: mikefoong Driving Mobile innovation – Miikka Nevasalo. Head of forum nokia.
11:27 PM: mikefoong They make available code samples and sdk to make it cost effective to developers
11:28 PM: mikefoong There are 4 million forum nokia members
11:29 PM: mikefoong 1.5 million unique site visits per month. World largest mobile developer community
11:30 PM: mikefoong Asia make up 20% of the developers
11:30 PM: khawchiahui #nocwkl gonna kick off in a bit
11:32 PM: mikefoong Nokia helps developers to reach globally through access to their ecosystem.
11:33 PM: mikefoong Supports java and web runtime platforms
11:33 PM: mikefoong Developers from 65 countries are submitting content to the OviStore
11:36 PM: mikefoong Cross platform promise. Symbian S60, Qt, maemo, flash, java webkit
11:37 PM: mikefoong Ovistore is available for developer partners. To distribute through various channels and also offer preloading to developers
11:38 PM: mikefoong CellCity is up presenting it’s services and apps
11:40 PM: smashpop twitpic.com – Cellcity from sg talks about the experience developing apps for Nokia #nokiaocw
11:40 PM: smashpop
11:41 PM: Biin
11:41 PM: Biin
11:41 PM: zhiQ now Cellcity explaining how they r working with Nokia #nokiaocw twitpic.com
11:42 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw @mohanbelani Yes, I am with @mhisham and @geekonomics in a Nokia conference, KL.
11:42 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Lessons from CellCity – 3. Preloaded + Ovi = mass distribution of apps, 4. Monetization channels
11:42 PM: mobile_world #nokiaocw 3 long speeches back to back then off 2 the showcase n interview sessions
11:43 PM: lokgotz Will there be any malaysian developers at #nokiaocw ?
11:43 PM: geekonomics SG based mobile developer Cellcity shares abt how Nokia WRT (web runtime) helped them leapfrog their development cycle #nokiaocw
11:43 PM: mobile_world #nokiaocw Devices are able to handle high network performance but are our local telcos ready for these devices?
11:44 PM: mobile_world #nokiaocw pleased with results from ovi store. 55million active users so far
11:44 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Now, Miikka back on stage – Local Funding in SG – Nokia – MDA – SiTF and Global Funding with Adobe – Open Screen Project
11:45 PM: mobile_world #nokiaocw first up r the music phones n n97 mini..tablet n booklet won’t make an appearance 2day
11:45 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Now in Malaysia, they are doing it as well Nokia & CRADLE fund and Nokia and MSC Malaysia. Following our MDA.
11:45 PM: mobile_world #nokiaocw moving no to lifecasting..this i’m interested
11:45 PM: geekonomics Dannie Francis from CellCity gave interview to @sgentrepreneurs abt their mobile app bit.ly (via @bleongcw) #nokiaocw
11:46 PM: mobile_world #nokiaocw biggest msg 2day: need 2build vibrant ecosystem globally n locally
11:46 PM: zhiQ Annoucement: Nokia is collaborating with Cradle and MSC Malaysia; funding opportunities for developers and content developers #nokiaocw
11:46 PM: mobile_world #nokiaocw there are 4mil forum nokia members..
11:46 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Open Screen Project – BreakDesign from Singapore – first 5 companies to receive the fund in April 2009
11:46 PM: geekonomics @mohanbelani @bleongcw yeaps in KL Hilton #nokiaocw
11:46 PM: asrialbaker #nokiaocw Nokia announced collaboration with Cradle and MSC Malaysia. Through local partnership, Nokia is commited to help local developers.
11:47 PM: lokgotz nokia collaborating with Cradle Fund sdn bhd and MSC Malaysia #nokiaocw
11:47 PM: zhiQ Nokia collaborating with MSC Malaysia on ICON grant?? #nokiaocw
11:47 PM: mobile_world #nokiaocw promises cross platform support including maemo, qt n so on
11:47 PM: smashpop twitpic.com – Nokia now collaborates with MSC Malaysia & cradle fund 2 support local developers #nokiaocw
11:47 PM: smashpop
11:47 PM: mobile_world #nokiaocw a dev fr cellcity is onstage talkin abt their experience with forum nokia including market trends,input fr app n device experts
11:48 PM: TheBackpackr @zhiQ Whoa that’s big news to hear that Nokia + Cradle + MSC are collaborating! #nokiaocw
11:48 PM: mikefoong Live blogging Nokia One Connected World 2009 Hilton KL. Follow the event here bit.ly #nokiaocw
11:48 PM: asrialbaker #nokiaocw Patrick Swayze dead at 57 due to pancreatic cancer. Damn! It’s got to be the most saddening news this morning. RIP #PatrickSwayze
11:48 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Calling All Innovators 2009 competition – Internet Innovation, Flash, Emerging Markets & Mobile Necessities & Apps on Maps
11:49 PM: goldfries #nokiaocw right behind @zhiQ and @mikefoong , i hope i got the nick right. Same row as @smashpop
11:49 PM: zhiQ Calling All Innovators ’09 competition: categories Internet (web run time), Flash, Emerging Mkts (on S40, S60), Apps on Ovi Maps #nokiaocw
11:50 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw More than 1700 developer submissions from 85 countries on the Calling All Innovators competiton
11:50 PM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw callin all innovation contest attracted 1700 submissions
11:50 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Singapore based company 2C2P – grand prize winner – Emerging Markets & Mobile Necessities category
11:51 PM: goldfries #nokiaocw interesting presentation on innovators, when will Msia be noticed!
11:51 PM: lokgotz Calling all inovators winners, 3 from the SEAP region. Mobile credit card payment developer here at #nokiaocw
11:51 PM: geekonomics Nokia talks abt their Calling All Innovators 2009 Contest. SEAP did well #nokiaocw mypict.me
11:51 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw 2C2P also mentioned in a recent post in @sgentrepreneurs: bit.ly (mentioned as finalist then, now winner)
11:51 PM: zhiQ next billion mobile subscribers will come from the Emerging Market, source Gartner #nokiaocw
11:52 PM: geekonomics The next billion mobile subscribers will come from emerging markets like China, India, Africa, & rest of asia #nokiaocw
11:53 PM: mikefoong I am letting @zhiq @mhisham @bleongcw @bytebot @khawchiahui do all the work while I moderate
11:53 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Mark Olilla from Nokia is now on stage – Ovi Store Content for Everyone.
11:53 PM: zhiQ content is king, distribution is KING KONG. #nokiaocw
11:53 PM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw mark ollila’s turn..he’s gonna talk abt ovi n content n distribution channels
11:53 PM: goldfries #nokiaocw Mark O for the games part! Oh yeah N-Gage? No, about Ovi store.
11:54 PM: lokgotz Quote of the day – Content is king, distribution is king kong! Hehehe #nokiaocw
11:55 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Evovling personal media network strategy thru Content – Scalable infrastructure & Operations, Wide Coverage of devices
11:55 PM: asrialbaker Great! Nokia pays attention to asia developers. haven’t seen this ambience since Ed Cooligan, exCEO, Palm came to KL years ago. #nokiaocw
11:56 PM: khawchiahui they have to improve their ngage platform n games 2 remain relevant n ‘vibrant’ #nokiaocw
11:56 PM: lokgotz Ovi store has active users in 180 countries #nokiaocw
11:56 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Ovi Store has active users in more than 180 countries – even from Africa.
11:56 PM: mytechnewsinfo Forum Nokia plays a key role in building vibrant ecosystem to ensure long term success #nokiaocw
11:57 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw For an overview of the whole events and tweets on the Nokia One Connected World conference – bit.ly
11:58 PM: mytechnewsinfo Nokia Ovi Store now available in over 180 countries in 5 languages, developers fr 65 countries #nokiaocw
11:58 PM: zhiQ Ovi: 180+ countries, 5 languages, support 100 handsets, developers from 65 countries, operating billing with 27 operators #nokiaocw
11:58 PM: goldfries more than 100 handsets can access the Ovi Store. #nokiaocw
11:59 PM: bleongcw #nokiaocw – New registrations for Ovi – 2.5 times higher in August than in June & July – scaling is happening.
11:59 PM: smashpop Ovi store. 180 countries, 5 languages, local apps, 60% repeat visitors, average 6 content per user #nokiaocw
11:59 PM: artsamaniego #nokiaocw currently following tweets for the updates and announcements.
11:59 PM: khawchiahui i wonder how many apps were sold in ovi store thus far.. #nokiaocw
12:00 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw @smashpop Catch up with you later in the event.
12:00 AM: zhiQ road ahead for Ovi store: growing content, content variety/quality, expanding to more devices/countries, enhancing UX #nokiaocw
12:01 AM: geekonomics Nokia Ovi numbers are impessive, I plan to ask abt users’ experience on it later at the interviews #nokiaocw
12:01 AM: asrialbaker #nokiaocw 5500 contents currently available in Ovi Store, around 500 items added every week. users from 180 countries access Ovi Store.
12:01 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Now Mark is on Games on Ovi – Publishers include EA, Gameloft, CapCom, Konami
12:02 AM: geekonomics Nokia Ovi has both casual and hard-core gamers and publishers include EA, Gameloft, Glu, THQ, Capcom, Konami, etc #nokiaocw
12:02 AM: mytechnewsinfo Over 5500 items in Nokia Ovi Store now, growing by 500 weekly; games very popular – diff countries prefer diff game genres #nokiaocw
12:03 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw facebook touch most downloaded in the social network category
12:03 AM: geekonomics Facebook touch app is the most downloaded SNS app in Nokia Ovi #nokiaocw
12:03 AM: lokgotz Facebook is the most downloaded app in Ovi Store #nokiaocw
12:03 AM: asrialbaker #nokiaocw games, social networks, news and business applications are among popular downloads in Ovi Store.
12:03 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Social Networks, News and Business Applications as popular apps for download on Ovi.
12:03 AM: mytechnewsinfo Social networking apps auch Facebook app growing in number & popularity in Nokia Ovi Store #nokiaocw
12:04 AM: goldfries #nokiaocw twitpic.com – here’s Mark. Now about games, trends vary between countries.
12:04 AM: goldfries
12:05 AM: lokgotz Why still using N97 instead of N97 mini on the slides?????? #nokiaocw
12:05 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Further plans of Ovi – Q4 2009 – increase local content & language support for Brazil, China and France
12:06 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Q1 2010 – 20+ localized stores – local content, local language, operator billing and local currency.
12:06 AM: mytechnewsinfo Aim in Q4 is 2 increase localised content and localised stores, operator billing, more handset support for Nokia Ovi Store #nokiaocw
12:06 AM: geekonomics Nokia Ovi roadmap for next 2 quarters (see pic)#nokiaocw mypict.me
12:06 AM: khawchiahui no operator billing in msia yet though #nokiaocw
12:07 AM: goldfries #nokiaocw Ovi store will be embedded in compatible devices. I think they need to look into the store’s web UI.
12:07 AM: geekonomics 27 operators already offer mobile billing as a choice of payment for Nokia Ovi #nokiaocw
12:07 AM: khawchiahui @lokgotz good question..should ask them #nokiaocw
12:08 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Expanding Ovi Store – Next Generation Relevancy Engine on content tied to location.
12:09 AM: geekonomics Nokia Ovi Store wants to improve their DRM for high-value content #nokiaocw
12:09 AM: davidlian @zhiQ Indeed, would like to hear an update on how it goes next year with Cradle & ICON. #nokiaocw
12:10 AM: goldfries @davidlian i want to believe. #nokiaocw feel like going into Ovi content development, just hope i don’t kill myself doing it.
12:10 AM: lokgotz 500 new contents added each week into ovi store. #nokiaocw
12:10 AM: khawchiahui how many percent of nokia users have those 100 supported devices? #nokiaocw
12:11 AM: lokgotz Hahaha. I see the twitter fail whale two rows in front of me at #nokiaocw
12:11 AM: mhisham #NokiaOCW Nokia wants to empower consumers with content for almost everyone with 100 devices and counting.
12:11 AM: asrialbaker Ovi Store will be improved in many ways. Please improve the Ovi Store client itself first. It’s not user friendly at all to use! #nokiaocw
12:12 AM: geekonomics Twitpic summary of Nokia Ovi presentation #nokiaocw mypict.me
12:12 AM: zhiQ Ovi store summary: > 5500 content items, 500 new items added each week, available in 180+ countries, developers in 65 countries #nokiaocw
12:12 AM: khawchiahui coffee break at #nokiaocw
12:13 AM: geekonomics #nokiaocw now breaking for coffee resuming for panel at 1130am
12:14 AM: derekyap Currently at #nokiaocw listenin 2 how Nokia expands in da SEA region. Where’s da coffee? Need my buzz.
12:14 AM: mobile_world #nokiaocw callin all innovation contest attracted 1700 submissions
12:14 AM: mobile_world they have to improve their ngage platform n games 2 remain relevant n ‘vibrant’ #nokiaocw
12:15 AM: mobile_world #nokiaocw facebook touch most downloaded in the social network category
12:15 AM: mobile_world coffee break at #nokiaocw
12:20 AM: asrialbaker twitpic.com – Nokia OneConnected World 2009 Kuala Lumpur #nokiaocw
12:20 AM: asrialbaker
12:21 AM: zhiQ coffee break. next up, panel discussion #nokiaocw twitpic.com
12:21 AM: zhiQ
12:23 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw lifecastin pinpoints exactly where u are using gps, sharin on facebook at the moment, no way 2opt for diff level of ‘location’
12:24 AM: zhiQ cool looking Ovi USB #nokiaocw twitpic.com
12:24 AM: zhiQ
12:26 AM: dk @rinaz Nokia is having an event at KL now. Kinda excited actually. Wondering what they going to announce. #nokiaocw
12:27 AM: geekonomics @ahbeng65 think the limited edition is only for the mini. I’ll help u ask later #nokiaocw
12:29 AM: derekyap Oh? View hav a live Twitter feed at da Nokia’s Ovi store showcase? Interesting… #nokiaocw
12:30 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw lifecasting sounds scary la revealin so much
12:34 AM: asrialbaker twitpic.com – The new e72 making appearance at #nokiaocw. It’s a very solid device. Better than e71.
12:34 AM: asrialbaker
12:35 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw panel session startin soon
12:35 AM: derekyap twitpic.com – Spotted @smashpop #nokiaocw
12:35 AM: derekyap
12:36 AM: geekonomics #nokiaocw panel session with Nokia, Cellcity, and Cradle Fund starting in a min
12:36 AM: asrialbaker twitpic.com – A bunch of local Malaysian contents are showcased. Mainly News-based contents. #nokiaocw
12:36 AM: asrialbaker
12:36 AM: lokgotz Panel session now at #nokiaocw
12:37 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Panel Session – Kenny Mathers (Head of Forum Nokia), Dannie Francis (Founder, CellCity), Nazrin (CEO, Cradle Fund) starts
12:38 AM: zhiQ Panel: Kenny Mathers, Head Nokia Forum; Dannie Francis, CEO Cellcity; Nazrin Hassan, CEO Cradle. Moderated by Zamani Zakaria, MCMC #nokiaocw
12:38 AM: geekonomics #nokiaocw panelists: Kenny Mathers, Head of Forum Nokia, APAC. Dannie Francis, CEO of Cellcity. Nazrin Hassan, CEO of Cradle Fund
12:39 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw The theme for the panel is Building a Vibrant Ecosystem – might interesting to see what our MY counterparts doing
12:39 AM: geekonomics #nokiaocw panel moderated by Zamani Zakaria, Snr Director, MyICMS Div, Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
12:40 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw panel speakers:kenny mathers,dannie francis n nazrin hassan, moderator zamani zakaria from skmm
12:40 AM: zhiQ panel discussion, in progress #nokiaocw twitpic.com
12:40 AM: zhiQ
12:41 AM: asrialbaker twitpic.com – MSC Malaysia & Cradle Fund are also making their presence in #nokiaocw. Talking about getting in the game, better
12:41 AM: asrialbaker
12:41 AM: goldfries twitpic.com – Panel session. #nokiaocw waiting for QnA.
12:41 AM: goldfries
12:42 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Kenny Mathers start on his thoughts about a sustainable mobile ecosystem based on his Nokia experience.
12:42 AM: zhiQ panel discussion on ‘Building a Vibrant Ecosystem’ #nokiaocw
12:46 AM: mhisham twitpic.com – thanks @bleongcw for comparing his Nokia n97 with the n97 Mini #NokiaOCW
12:46 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Dannie Francis talks about his experience to get Cell City to work with Nokia, how to get in from the outside.
12:46 AM: mhisham
12:46 AM: geekonomics #nokiaocw ecosystem needs funding, developers, stable devt platforms, strong regulators pushing 4 innovatn, & killer disti channels.
12:47 AM: mikefoong Dannie Francis, explains that from a developer’s point of view, the dynamics is very different with different people
12:48 AM: zhiQ Nazirin of Cradle said funding is always a big issue. Hell, yeah! #nokiaocw
12:48 AM: asrialbaker twitpic.com – #nokiaocw. the panel. Building a Vibrant Ecosystem.
12:48 AM: asrialbaker
12:48 AM: zhiQ Zamini of MCMC said funding is always a big issue. Hell, yeah! #nokiaocw
12:48 AM: jerricklim Me want the Mini. So CuteRT @mhisham: twitpic.com – thanks @bleongcw for comparing his Nokia n97 with the n97 Mini #NokiaOCW
12:48 AM: jerricklim
12:49 AM: mikefoong Nazrin – It is not about funding your prototype but commercial interest as well
12:49 AM: zhiQ It never about funding for prototype, what set Cradle apart. it’s always about the business, said Nazirin of Cradle #nokiaocw
12:49 AM: mikefoong Nazrin growing beyond the borders of Malaysia
12:51 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Nazirin of CRADLE views the importance of turning product into business and focus on that to work with a global partner like Nokia
12:51 AM: geekonomics Cradle is into pre-seed funding (prototypes), but it’s always abt the business which is why Cradle partnered with Nokia #nokiaocw
12:52 AM: geekonomics Thanks for the #nokiaocw RTs @felixsim @davidlian
12:53 AM: bleongcw Thanks for the RTs @davidlian @jerricklim @luv_nokia_n97 @mikefoong @mhisham on #nokiaocw
12:53 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw msian mobile app olympian is still waitin to be unearthed
12:54 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Wonders how MDA (SG) and CRADLE (MY) compare 5 years from now in the similar incubation schemes they adopted for their ecosystem.
12:54 AM: geekonomics Tradition disti u need 2 have ppl in the markets u want 2 penetrate. Ovi (& other stores) has completely changed this #nokiaocw
12:55 AM: geekonomics #nokiaocw panel session now open to the floor of more than 100 regional media reps
12:56 AM: geekonomics A question posed from Bangladesh abt apps for poor people #nokiaocw
12:57 AM: geekonomics It’s difficult for a developer based in California to develop an app to enhance the lives of the poor in Bangladesh #nokiaocw
12:58 AM: davidlian Apps not just for affluent. How abt apps for the poor / emerging? #nokiaocw #client
12:58 AM: geekonomics Nokia is enhancing the development capabilities in India,etc & it’s giving promising results in applicatns like farming #nokiaocw
12:59 AM: geekonomics There are many good developers in Bangladesh – Cellcity #nokiaocw
1:00 AM: yoonkit @rajaseelan I thought saw some tweets about the E72 earlier #nokiaocw
1:01 AM: davidlian Nazrin, CEO of Cradle: When we fund an idea, we want to fund a solution to a ‘pain point’ at #nokiaocw #client
1:02 AM: geekonomics Cradle funds ideas that identifies pain points, with a strong differentiator. Ideas relating to the poor can be such. #nokiaocw
1:02 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Alfred from SG asks an interesting question on how the operator – Telco comes into the picture for the ecosystem.
1:03 AM: geekonomics Alfred from @Techgoondu asking why no mobile network operator is represented here and their role in the ecosystem #nokiaocw
1:04 AM: mobile_world #nokiaocw lifecastin pinpoints exactly where u are using gps, sharin on facebook at the moment, no way 2opt for diff level of ‘location’
1:04 AM: geekonomics There was supposed to be an operator on this panel but last min cancellatn. MNOs are important to the ecosystem #nokiaocw
1:04 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw why are there no telco rep in the panel? One of them had something on last min..but good question though
1:04 AM: mobile_world #nokiaocw panel speakers:kenny mathers,dannie francis n nazrin hassan, moderator zamani zakaria from skmm
1:05 AM: mobile_world #nokiaocw msian mobile app olympian is still waitin to be unearthed
1:05 AM: davidlian @bleongcw There was but unfortunately couldn’t make it last minute. Operators are impt part of ecosystem- Kenny Mathers #nokiaocw #client
1:06 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw I am impressed with Ken’s upfront answer that they invite a rep from the telco operator side but they could not make it.
1:06 AM: mobile_world #nokiaocw why are there no telco rep in the panel? One of them had something on last min..but good question though
1:08 AM: zhiQ Trends in mobile environment, current topic of the panel discussion #nokiaocw
1:08 AM: mhisham twitpic.com – Nokia collaborates with FJ Benjamin by launching the Nokia n97 Mini Raoul Limited Edition #NokiaOCW
1:08 AM: mhisham
1:08 AM: asrialbaker MSC Malaysia & Cradle Fund are also making their presence in #nokiaocw. Talking about getting in the game, better late than never, eh?
1:10 AM: geekonomics @redcrosshee LOL well there’s a party tonight… #nokiaocw
1:13 AM: mhisham twitpic.com – Spotted! A photographer capturing with the Olympus E-Pen EP1 at the #NokiaOCW
1:13 AM: mhisham
1:17 AM: geekonomics Salivates over the N97 Mini! #nokiaocw twitpic.com
1:18 AM: geekonomics
1:18 AM: davidlian @tekong #nokiaocw is a conference focusing on devs in the region. The annc w/ msc & cradle just part of it. Other talks too! @icednyior
1:19 AM: mhisham Nazrin Hassan of Cradle Fund recommends referring to general market in determining the benchmark & value of funding for developers #NokiaOCW
1:19 AM: davidlian So how do you become a success story as a developer? @tekong @bytebot? #nokiaocw
1:21 AM: nelsonwee #nokiaocw lots going in the Nokia Ovi Store ecosystem
1:22 AM: tekong @davidlian ic. wa missed out that conference -_- btw @flavert ‘s apps are much on prototype. still didn’t make much money anyway. #nokiaocw
1:22 AM: geekonomics Question for Nokia to reduce pricing from Nepal (75% mobile access) on poor folks who prefer to buy mobile from China #nokiaocw
1:23 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Just ran out of power on my laptop. Please follow @geekonomics @davidlian @zhiQ on updates
1:23 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw devices r too expensive 4 emerging mkts can nokia lower their prices? Asks 1 nepali journo
1:24 AM: zhiQ Nokia working with social anthropologists.. what the services to enhance life #nokiaocw
1:25 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw kenny ans with examples fr nokia life tools initiatives but no ans on makin phones more affordable
1:26 AM: mhisham Ecosystem is about partnership – Kenny Mathers shares his thoughts #NokiaOCW – Nokia to work with companies that embrace Nokia technologies
1:28 AM: geekonomics Kenny’s answer not clear. I think Nokia has diff models with diff price pts. Apps shd be a differentiator vs China mobiles #nokiaocw
1:29 AM: geekonomics LOL poor @bleongcw ran out of batt on his Macbook Pro. But my Lenovo T400s also running out soon #nokiaocw
1:30 AM: zhiQ Cradle is launching RM500k commercialization funding, next month, announced Nazirin of Cradle. w00t. #nokiaocw
1:31 AM: zhiQ ‘Commercialization’ is Cradle’s latest war cry, it seems. #nokiaocw
1:31 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw cradle fund wil intro commercialization fundin startin from next month
1:32 AM: zhiQ panel discussion coming to an end… #nokiaocw
1:32 AM: geekonomics Finds CEO of Cradle Nazrin Hassan a pretty smart guy who seems to know what needs to be done for the ecosystem #nokiaocw
1:33 AM: geekonomics Panel discussion just ending, about the same time as my laptop battery #nokiaocw
1:35 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw panel session closed n on 2the next agenda..lunch n showcase
1:37 AM: mikefoong Ok we are breaking for Lunch. Keep watching this space for more updates later… More pictures to come. This site will remain open to collect comments and tweets.
1:47 AM: geekonomics Interview with Miikka Nevasalo now, Hd of Forum Nokia Asia. Any qns from developers pls tweet over #nokiaocw
1:53 AM: asrialbaker twitpic.com – Media session with Kenny Mathers, Head of Forum Nokia APAC. #nokiaocw
1:53 AM: asrialbaker
1:55 AM: zhiQ sadly, have to leave #nokiaocw
2:08 AM: khawchiahui no time for showcase just yet now waitin 4interview session..#nokiaocw
2:32 AM: chrisleong checking out the new e72… i like #nokiaocw
2:58 AM: adrt80 Nokia collaborating with local developers to create local & relevant content. Nice… retwt.me #nokiaocw
3:02 AM: khawchiahui just finish touchin the x series and the mini..i like the x6 though n the mini felt more responsive than n97 #nokiaocw
3:16 AM: geekonomics Fashion Asia has GPS store locator, fashion tips by Cleo & Harpers Bazaar, hot picks, sharing your fashion look, etc #nokiaocw
3:20 AM: smashpop twitpic.com – Axel Mayer talks about digital design. #nokiaocw
3:21 AM: smashpop
3:21 AM: geekonomics Fasion Asia widget by Nokia & FJ Benjamin has 1,000 limited edition accessories designed by Raoul #nokiaocw mypict.me
3:24 AM: geekonomics Closeup on the Raoul Limited edition N97 Mini #nokiaocw mypict.me
3:25 AM: thechannelc At #nokiaocw now.
3:26 AM: geekonomics @bjornlee not yet, soon I believe. Fashion Asia Widget will be preloaded into N97 Mini #nokiaocw
3:27 AM: MickyFin [MTQOS] Nokia OneConnectedWorld KL | Page 6 | Liveblog live blogging bit.ly #nokiaocw
3:32 AM: thechannelc twitpic.com – Hanging out at the press room waiting for the 2.30 interview. #nokiaocw
3:32 AM: thechannelc
3:43 AM: mhisham not been updating cuz ive been busy fielding questions with other media folks for the various nokia folks #nokiaocw
3:46 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Sitting in a media interview about location based services & lifecasting on Ovi
4:03 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw hangin out at press lounge waitin for the last interview to start
4:39 AM: khawchiahui #nokiaocw ok last round of interview then back 2office..
4:41 AM: bleongcw #nokiaocw Watching a lifecasting demo in the exhibition now
4:46 AM: geekonomics Is finding out more abt the new Nokia maps and lifecasting to Facebook #nokiaocw
4:46 AM: gibtang 2 Nokia at #nokiaocw.Why is it so hard to do code signing 4 app 4 Ovi store?Out of 2 code signing methods.Only 1 is shown on Nokia’s website
4:52 AM: geekonomics 18 companies took Ovi SDK for a test ride #nokiaocw
4:57 AM: geekonomics Lonely Planet app on Ovi allows u to see point of interest near your location #nokiaocw
5:00 AM: geekonomics You can try Lifecasting for limited time only at Betalabs.nokia.com/ovi-lifecasting #nokiaocw
5:03 AM: gibtang bit.ly Someone shld show this 2 Nokia at #nokiaocw.Loads of content comes frm NOT making devs jump thru hoops.Apple gt tat rite
5:06 AM: geekonomics Thinks Midomi (free app) and Shazam are uber cool music apps on Ovi #nokiaocw
5:14 AM: geekonomics I need to get Speereo’s voice translator app to navigate around cities with foreign languages #nokiaocw mypict.me
5:15 AM: mhisham twitpic.com – 5 day trial for language translator from Spereeo from OVI store. #nokiaocw
5:15 AM: mhisham
5:17 AM: mhisham twitpic.com – 5 day trial for language translator from Speereo from OVI store. #nokiaocw
5:17 AM: mhisham
5:25 AM: geekonomics Axel Meyer, Head of Design, Nokia N series sharing about digital design now #nokiaocw
5:27 AM: geekonomics 1+1 is always 3 becoz of the third perspective u get -Axel #nokiaocw
5:31 AM: geekonomics Digital Design is abt ppl & their emotions, why they “decide to do this & that” -Axel Meyer, Head of Design Nokia Nseries #nokiaocw
5:31 AM: thechannelc I love listening to designers talk. Axel is breathing life into the nokia. #nokiaocw
5:33 AM: geekonomics More than 20million people have uploaded pictures to Flickr using Nokia devices #nokiaocw
5:33 AM: geekonomics More than 30 million access Facebook via their mobiles #nokiaocw
5:34 AM: asrialbaker twitpic.com – Nokia’s Nseries Head Of Design, Axel Meyer. At the Showfloor room #nokiaocw
5:34 AM: asrialbaker
5:39 AM: geekonomics (Many) people access content because of their friends’ recommendatns #nokiaocw
5:44 AM: geekonomics End of #nokiaocw sessions
5:45 AM: gibtang @geekonomics Maybe Nokia shld have Flickr client installed on all their camera phones1 gd way of differentiation from other phones #nokiaocw
5:53 AM: mytechnewsinfo Back from Nokia OneConnectedWorld event, disappointed. No N900, no Booklet3G. Will do write up on blog later.
6:13 AM: sumwai Leaving #nokiaOCW now, great event with latest phone showcase
6:28 AM: geekonomics @gibtang Good point, but I think not all their lower end camera phone users will be on Flickr #nokiaocw
6:31 AM: khawchiahui back at the office…damn tired now, wish i could doze off but work beckons!
6:33 AM: geekonomics @gibtang that’s true. We were having a discussion abt playing Facebook games on mobile just now as one of Nokia’s focus #nokiaocw
6:39 AM: mhisham I listen to @TheITChannel podcast – to keep time while resting and preparing for #NokiaOCW party.
6:45 AM: mhisham twitpic.com – Chart for tweets during the #NokiaOCW event – via trendistic.com
6:45 AM: mhisham
6:53 AM: orrh @mhisham Darn. Lonely Planet Live isn’t available for E52 #nokiaocw
6:58 AM: geekonomics @gibtang Flash based FB games #nokiaocw
7:07 AM: bleongcw Now on the bus heading for the #nokiaocw dinner – been a long day but learn a lot of stuff including making full use of my N97
7:25 AM: mikefoong Thats All folks.. Thanx for watching… Catch you on the next live blog

HTC Hero Launch 03.09.2009

mikefoong — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:26:14 +0000

12:20 AM: mikefoong Mr. SK Wong, Managing Director of HTC just finished his talk about HERO – Discover the unexpected
12:20 AM: mikefoong Frank Teh – Managing Director of SIS Distribution is up next
12:21 AM: mikefoong Frank Teh – Mobile users can now balance life and play
12:21 AM: mikefoong Frank Teh wrapping up.
12:22 AM: mikefoong Frank and SK doing the launch
12:24 AM: mikefoong Small launch, just Frank and SK showing off the new HTC Hero
12:25 AM: mikefoong Alan Lee – Regional Support Engineer will do a product demo
12:25 AM: mikefoong HTC Sense – Make it Mine Demo
12:27 AM: mytechnewsinfo Mr Alan Lee support engineer HTC M’sia now showcasing HTC Hero during Hero Malaysia launching yfrog.com
12:27 AM: mytechnewsinfo
12:28 AM: mikefoong HTC Sense has 10 different clock face
12:29 AM: mikefoong Personalise your interface based on your mood and situation
12:30 AM: mikefoong What every smart phone needs to have – Email, Facebook, Twitter, Flicker. Apps readily available
12:33 AM: mikefoong Photo Album, Contact Integration, One touch dialing…
12:33 AM: mikefoong Location Awareness, follows your timezone
12:33 AM: mikefoong HTC Hero comes with search…
12:35 AM: mikefoong Supports pinch technology…
12:35 AM: mikefoong Nice browser with visual bookmarks, very much like mobile safari
12:35 AM: mytechnewsinfo And the price for the HTC Hero in Malaysia? Very affordable RM2399! Free 2gb microSD. What do u think? Will this kill other smartphones?
12:37 AM: mytechnewsinfo Now RM2399 for the HTC Hero is a pleasantly surprising price indeed, to borrow Nokia Malaysia’s saying lately
12:37 AM: mikefoong Sense UI is a highly personalized device
12:37 AM: mikefoong Design – Comes with White and Urban Brown
12:38 AM: mikefoong A video of people saying why they like the color just played. Its in Europe but what about the Asian Context? Do they like White and Urban Brown?
12:38 AM: mikefoong Supports PDF and Flash
12:38 AM: mytechnewsinfo HTC Hero will be available in white & brown in Malaysia. Sorry no pink.
12:38 AM: mikefoong Why does the Hero has 15% tilt angle near the mouth piece?
12:39 AM: mikefoong It’s designed for better grip. Teflon coating only on the white hero
12:39 AM: mikefoong Teflon was suppose to give you a better grip
12:39 AM: mytechnewsinfo And we have it officially – the “chin” on HTC’s Android phones is for better grip! Only the white version will be Teflon coated
12:40 AM: mikefoong Anti-Finger print screen.
12:40 AM: mikefoong 5Meg Pixel Camera
12:40 AM: mytechnewsinfo And the HTC Hero’s screen is smudge or fingerprint resistant. I will test this later to see if it’s true…
12:41 AM: mikefoong Another promo video playing
12:42 AM: mikefoong Q&A Session happening now
12:42 AM: mikefoong Frank Teh, SK Wong and Alan Lee up on stage
12:43 AM: mikefoong Q: Toh -
12:43 AM: mikefoong Q1. Will it comes with applications? A – Licensing issues with Google is still being sorted. Local developed application installer is provided
12:44 AM: mikefoong Q. Will it be updated in the next firmware update? After the licencing is sorted yes
12:44 AM: mikefoong Q2. Will HTC magic have Sense UI in the future? A. HTC is still developing the Sense UI for Magic
12:45 AM: mytechnewsinfo And that’s the end of the formalities. Q&A time
12:45 AM: mikefoong That’s It. Its a wrap. Very low hype event
12:46 AM: mytechnewsinfo Still no Android Market on HTC Hero, HTC is still working licensing issues with Google on this, no timeframe given

[MTQOS] Nokia Connection 2009 Live Blogging

mikefoong — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:07:06 +0000

9:09 PM: mikefoong Setting up Scribble Live for Live blogging #nokiacon09
9:18 PM: mikefoong Just setup #nokiacon09 liveblogging on www.matechulous.com crossblogging from scribblelive
9:20 PM: mikefoong Testing crossblogging of #nokiacon09 on www.matechulous.com
9:22 PM: mikefoong Event will start at 9am. Watch out for this site or www.matechulous.com
10:33 PM: mikefoong waiting to get into the #nokiacom09 event
10:40 PM: mikefoong We are starting in a few minutes
10:43 PM: mikefoong Stephanie Chai MC for today
10:43 PM: mikefoong #nokiacon is in the 9th year
10:44 PM: mikefoong Chris Carr on the opening address – Vice President Sales, South East Asia Pacific – Nokia
10:46 PM: mikefoong
10:46 PM: mikefoong Nokia Con
10:46 PM: mikefoong Today’s mobile market is changing
10:47 PM: mikefoong Internet access is now being brought to the mobile and many people is accessing the internet for the first time using the mobile phone
10:47 PM: mikefoong Ovimail is taking off successfully in the Asia Pacific
10:48 PM: mikefoong Today, there will be some announcements on devices and services
10:48 PM: mikefoong Chris Carr
10:49 PM: mikefoong
10:50 PM: mikefoong Chris Carr opening address
10:51 PM: mikefoong Mary Macdowell Keynote up now
10:51 PM: mikefoong Consumer needs are changing. The device is not solely about communication but a bridge from the real world to the digital world
10:51 PM: mikefoong Nokia assumes that you need to need information to interact with the real world
10:52 PM: mikefoong 80% of the world are in the range of a mobile service.
10:53 PM: mikefoong Its not about recreating the PC but enhance the mobility characteristics of the mobile phone
10:54 PM: mikefoong NSN – Nokia Siemens Networks is still core to Nokia
10:55 PM: mikefoong Nokia is a product company and increasingly providing internet and mobilty solutions
10:56 PM: mikefoong NAVTEQ is the 4th core busines for Nokia providing content services like maps
10:57 PM: mikefoong Nokia is transforming from mere providing products to a services company
10:58 PM: mikefoong Nokia created OVI to address the services market
10:59 PM: mikefoong Key elements: Irrestible solutions and vibrant ecosystem, Consumer Relationships, Best products for the consumer
10:59 PM: mikefoong Irresistible Solutions and vibrant ecosystems. A device that will be part of your life.
11:00 PM: mikefoong Opportunities for developers: Opening up channels, stimulating service relationships
11:02 PM: mikefoong Nokia developers will get a distribution channel access
11:02 PM: mikefoong Services Apis will start emerging for the developer. i.e. the Maps Api
11:05 PM: mikefoong
11:05 PM: mikefoong Nokia will continue to develop the PC market
11:07 PM: mikefoong the N97 is moving towards a true mobile computer
11:07 PM: mikefoong the power of a desktop PC in the palm of your hand?
11:08 PM: mikefoong the N97 allows you to customised how the information is presented to you
11:08 PM: mikefoong The OVI store is tailored to your location
11:08 PM: mikefoong OVIstore will have paid and free content/applications
11:10 PM: mikefoong
11:10 PM: mikefoong Games is the number premium content
11:10 PM: mikefoong OVIstore accessible from 75 different devices
11:10 PM: mikefoong Gravity is tops the list in terms of revenues (Gravity is a twitter client)
11:11 PM: mikefoong Music is a hit
11:11 PM: mikefoong 1 in 3 people in Asia has a mobile device
11:12 PM: mikefoong Nokia is the largest provider of music devices in the world
11:12 PM: mikefoong Wait, bigger than iPods?
11:13 PM: mikefoong
11:13 PM: mikefoong No piracy of music in this distribution channel
11:13 PM: mikefoong Free music monetization
11:13 PM: mikefoong Mobile subscription + no DRM?
11:14 PM: mikefoong On average people downloads 3 music genre but with the devices people downloads 7 different genres
11:15 PM: mikefoong Nokia Music store 18 countries on 28 devices. Highly influenced by radio play in Asia Pacific
11:16 PM: mikefoong Phones that comes with music in 8 countries on 12 devices. Singapore is on the list but not malaysia
11:16 PM: mikefoong 75000 users of Nokia Messaging and growing
11:18 PM: mikefoong
11:18 PM: mikefoong Ovimail: Email dfirectly on your phone
11:18 PM: mikefoong Push Email
11:19 PM: mikefoong Available in 178 countries. Its bundled in the data plan of many operators
11:21 PM: mikefoong
11:25 PM: mikefoong Announcement Time
11:26 PM: mikefoong Chris Carr is back on stage
11:26 PM: mikefoong 3 new products
11:26 PM: mikefoong Nokia E72
11:26 PM: mikefoong Best in Class messaging
11:28 PM: mikefoong
11:28 PM: mikefoong IM client directly open from the homescreen
11:28 PM: mikefoong GTalk, Y!, OVI and others are supported
11:28 PM: mikefoong No surprise that Ovi services are integrated directly into E72
11:28 PM: mikefoong Start shipping 3rd quarter 2009
11:28 PM: mikefoong Nokia 5530 ExpressMusic Announcement
11:29 PM: mikefoong Connected to virtual communities
11:31 PM: mikefoong
11:31 PM: mikefoong Nokia 3710 fold being announced
11:31 PM: mikefoong Available 3rd Quarter 2009
11:31 PM: mikefoong Nice phone for ladies?
11:31 PM: mikefoong Integrate WLAN
11:32 PM: mikefoong Thats all for the announcements
11:32 PM: mikefoong Showcase of Nokia’s latest solutions coming up
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11:34 PM: mikefoong Models coming out with new phones
11:36 PM: mikefoong Moving into the showcase area
11:38 PM: mikefoong catching pictures of the new phones
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11:43 PM: mikefoong New nokia phones upclose in a moment with some eye candy
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11:57 PM: mikefoong Will upload a bunch of photos and will stop live blogging
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12:08 AM: mikefoong Thats all for now folks. Thanx for tuning in. Check back later in the blog – www.matechulous.com
2:15 AM: mikefoong Nokia Connection 09 continues with the Media Workshop
2:16 AM: mikefoong Talking about The Power of Personal Internet
2:17 AM: mikefoong What we already know that social networks have taken over a big part of our live
2:18 AM: mikefoong
2:18 AM: mikefoong New competition are introduced because of this convergence
2:18 AM: mikefoong Convergence of internet and mobility. Mobile devices are leading the way
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2:21 AM: mikefoong Context and Localization is what set’s Ovi services apart
2:21 AM: mikefoong Ubiquitous services that are context relevant delivered to the users
2:23 AM: mikefoong
2:23 AM: mikefoong Video playing on OviServices Now
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2:26 AM: mikefoong OviMaps is up now
2:26 AM: mikefoong Nokia is developing the own apps. I’ve seen the 3D aspects of the mobile maps and contextually aware. Pretty impressive
2:27 AM: mikefoong Real time traffic, POI content, weather etc. All location aware and contextual
2:27 AM: mikefoong OviMaps Api. What google maps have done before
2:28 AM: mikefoong OviStore is up. The competitor to Apple App Store
2:28 AM: mikefoong Over 75 devices support in different price bands. Why different bands?
2:30 AM: mikefoong
2:30 AM: mikefoong Range of content – Audio, widget, flash, games, video, rate, recommend content etc
2:31 AM: mikefoong OviMail provides many people who have no access to the Internet their first Internet Identity
2:31 AM: mikefoong OviMail has 14 languages at the moment
2:32 AM: mikefoong Emerging markets are the top markets – Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand
2:34 AM: mikefoong
2:34 AM: mikefoong Support for Microsoft Live Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, GMail, exchange and push email…
2:34 AM: mikefoong Nokia comes with Music
2:35 AM: mikefoong Did digital piracy almost kill the music industry? I doubt it…
2:36 AM: mikefoong Nokia comes with music video is on
2:36 AM: mikefoong today show australia recording
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2:38 AM: mikefoong Joe – Bangkok Post, will Music come to Thailand?
2:38 AM: mikefoong Q&A time
2:38 AM: mikefoong Nokia: Hopefully So… we have not determined where to launch next
2:40 AM: mikefoong
2:40 AM: mikefoong Stuff Magazine: Internet experience was better on the mobile phone?
2:41 AM: mikefoong Nokia: When you have context based information and location based information. The experience is better on the mobile device…
2:42 AM: mikefoong Do people pay for applications? Does nokia finds it hard?
2:44 AM: mikefoong Nokia did not really answer the question but just said that premium content will be available as part of the store
2:44 AM: mikefoong Nelson Wee – Ovi Store introduction is up next
2:46 AM: mikefoong
2:46 AM: mikefoong Reiterating that the Ovistore supports 75 devices
2:46 AM: mikefoong Nokia used to have MOSH, Music Store, Widgets and they are not combined into the Ovi Store
2:46 AM: mikefoong Star Trek ringtone is top downloaded ringtone
2:46 AM: mikefoong Wallpapers and such
2:47 AM: mikefoong store.ovi.com
2:47 AM: mikefoong Ability to rate and recommend content to others.
2:48 AM: mikefoong Not new for many iPhone users
2:52 AM: mikefoong Be right back… solving a technical issue
3:12 AM: mikefoong Sorry guys I have a data connection issue. Will retweet the live blogging
3:12 AM: mikefoong Going to stop for awhile
9:50 AM: mikefoong The event has ended. Just completing the site consolidation at matechulous.com