Nokia: Ovi Music Closed, It's Part of Strategy

Nokia certainly going to close the service Ovi Music can download millions of songs for free in 27 countries. Vendor Finnish mobile phone giant reasoned, this part of the company's strategy.

The strategy in question is ongoing strategy of Ovi services to produce the best experiences that are relevant in each country, which in turn needs to be changes in the availability of the service coupled with a program known as 'Comes With Music' or 'Music Ovi as you please' it.

"We will continue to offer 12-month subscription to Music Ovi you like in Indonesia, China and India, and six-month subscription is available in Brazil, Turkey, and South Africa. For other countries, we have ceased production of the device that accompanied Ovi Music service as you please , "said Nokia in a statement on Tuesday (01/18/2011).

Nokia ensures that there will be no interruption in service for those who have been using Ovi Music you like or who would buy a device that accompanied these services in places that still have inventory. Users can still enjoy unlimited music downloads for the duration of subscription and can save the song forever.

"Nokia will continue to offer this service for users (existing and new) until the end of their subscription. Our customers can still save the entire song that they have, and can download songs that once again they download, the time until two years after their subscription period, while continuing to enjoy the benefits of customer service enhancements for the same period of time, "he continued.

In addition, all devices Ovi Music as you please, either already purchased but not yet activated, and existing at Nokia and at retail outlets and ready for sale, can be activated at any time until December 31, 2011.

"This decision is part of Nokia's mission to continuously improve the experience of enjoying the Ovi services to millions of consumers who use it. The main objective is to integrate all of the Nokia Ovi service into an experience that is easy and this strategy began to bear fruit," Nokia insisted.

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Substitute Steve Jobs Candidates

Overwritten repeatedly health problems severe enough, the era of Steve Jobsat Apple predicted would not last too long. Some have even started talking about who is worthy of replacing the legend.

Jobs role in Apple's long history of success clearly irrefutable. However, whenhe breaks for a while due to health reasons, it turns out Apple is still able to operate properly.In 2009 when he was on leave due to a liver transplant, successfullyreleased Apple iPhone 3G debut. People who are considered to play a great role when Jobs absent is Tim Cook, Chief Operating Officer of Apple.

At any time off this time, Jobs still appoint the same person to take overoperating control of Apple. Clearly, Cook was the belief Jobs and assessedas the candidate most powerful chief executive of Apple.

"Tim Cook did a pretty good job when superimposed Jobs are absent in the year 2009. There are a lot of respect for the Cook in internal circles beyondeven Apple and he proved able to control the company," said CarolinaMinalesi, an analyst at Gartner.

But on the other hand, Cook is still considered not yet able to emulate thevision of Jobs in a matter of making the best products and read the marketsigns. This is what makes the investors still doubted Cook.

In addition to Cook, there are some best talent that is seen as Apple's SteveJobs replacement candidates. For example, Phil Schiller, Apple's Head ofMarketing, CFO Peter Oppenheimer and Jonathan Ive, Apple's senior vicepresident. Such as reported by Cnet

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Froyo Update for AT&T Dell Streak Delayed Again

Probably the last Dell Streak owners to get the Android 2.2 Froyo upgrade, AT&T customers will be disappointed upon hearing that Dell has decided to delay the promised update again. The said upgrade was expected to be deployed OTA starting last week.

Unfortunately, it seems that the carrier is postponing the Froyo upgrade for its Dell Streak customers “a couple more weeks at least,” which probably means that they will push it to whenever they want.

The information came from an internal Dell email leaked byStreaksmart.com:

“Sorry for getting back to you so late, but as you probably guessed we / AT&T are not releasing the update this week. I'd say a couple of more weeks at least. AT&T is pretty thorough in their QA sessions and that's where we are.”

Recently, AT&T has been voted as the least desirable choice for Android, as between June and December, the carrier failed to upgrade a single one of its nine Android phones that are still available for purchase.

The carrier's last hope to redeem itself in front of its customers was the “upcoming” Dell Streak Froyo upgrade, which was planned to take place between 12th and 15th January.

Even though Dell faults AT&T for the delay in getting the software rolled out, it seems that the manufacturer isn't completely blameless.

In this regard, many customers who purchased the Streak in the United States before November 23rd from other retailers have units that are SIM-locked to AT&T, which are still running on the Android 1.6 (Donut) platform.

U.S. customers who purchased the $299 version of the Streak with a two-year AT&T contract after November 23rd also have units that are SIM-locked to AT&T, thus they will have to wait “a couple more weeks at least,” hopefully, until the Froyo upgrade will be deployed.

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New Gadgets in 2009 to Watch Out

One thing can be said for sure about gadget lovers, they're always looking towards what new gadgets and technologies lie ahead. They're always in search of what's newer, thinner, sleeker, faster... and more bizarre. And, now that we're about ready to bring 2008 to a close, manufacturers are beginning to unveil some of the cool gadgetry we can look forward to seeing in 2009.

T-Mobile, Motorola, Using Android OS On Mobile Phones
More advanced gadget lovers who thrive on virtual social interaction will appreciate the new Android Operating System that has been adopted by T-Mobile earlier this year. And, now it looks as though Motorola may incorporate it into their mobile phones in the upcoming year, as well.

According to an excerpt from BusinessWeek, the idea behind Motorola evolving to the new google-backed operating system, is to make their phones part of a new class of smartphones, which enable users to access social networks like Facebook and MySpace.

Napkin PC
It is said that many a great idea was born on a napkin. So Industrial Designer, Avery Holleman, developed the Napkin PC. The Napkin PC is a cool concept that uses a base station - disguised as a napkin holder - with seven different stylus pens that allows multiple users to scribble their ideas down on individual "napkins" that ultimately interface with the base station.

It's definitely an idea that has got creative types and businessmen thinking "outside the box". The concept allows users to not have to limit their creativity to in front of a PC screen. The "napkins" employ full color e-paper and multi-touch technology.

The napkins can hold the image drawn on it indefinitely, or until it's cleared off by the user. Which means you can hang it up, or share it with your coworkers at your next meeting.
The Napkin PC took first place Judge's Award and Chairman's Award in NextGen's PC Design Competition.

Nokia Aeon
The Nokia Aeon cell phone is still in the research and development phase of its life, but gadget junkies the world over are already "wowing" over the full touch screen. Nokia is keeping all other details under wraps due to competitive pressure.

B-Membrane Computer
We may not see the B-Membrane concept computer for some time, but it's certainly worth mentioning just in case. The B-Membrane computer is a unique take on a laptop/desktop computer.

Korean designer Won-Seok Lee created his B-Membrane computer to look like no other. Indeed, it is about the size of a large round platter, and boasts an omni-directional projector, rather than a monitor. A keyboard appears on the membrane of the computer's surface when needed.

When not being used as a computer, Lee's design can be used to create a relaxing ambience using a variety of light effects through its projector.

Microsoft Arc Mouse
The Microsoft Arc Mouse is a handy little device that serves as both a desktop mouse and a laptop mouse, depending upon if you have it extended to its full length or folded.
The mouse uses Microsoft's BlueTrack Laser Technology, and has a wireless range of up to 30 feet. It offers four customizable buttons, Tilt Wheel Technology, and comes in red or black.

This is a neat, money-saving concept. You can purchase this from Microsoft for $59.95.

Asus EEE Notebook With Touch Screen
The Asus EEE notebook computer is truly an awesome gadget for the college student, or business traveler who just needs to access basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. You know, it's rather like an electronic notebook of sorts.
Its small profile is not much bigger than a regular book, and can easily slip inside your purse or briefcase. But what's really cool about this gadget, is the manufacturer offers a touch screen option with this computer. While it does come with a stylus, many users find that they're perfectly comfortable simply using their fingers to move pages and open programs.

Asus has also released a more powerful desktop version of their EEE computer with touch screen capabilities.Check out the Asus EEE PC now.

Schwinn Electric Tailwind Bicycle

In these tough economic times, when everyone is searching for cheaper ways to commute, comes the Schwinn Electric Tailwind Bicycle expected to hit the market in early 2009.While it certainly resembles a traditional bicycle, the Schwinn Electric Tailwind, dubbed e-bike, packs a lot more punch. Essentially, Schwinn joined forces with Toshiba to create a hybrid bicycle.

Schwinn uses a Toshiba Super Charge lithium-ion phosphate battery to help propel this bike down the road, giving you the option of pedaling yourself, or offering you adjustable pedal assistance if needed.Toshiba's battery charges in just 30 minutes, and can be recharged about 3000 times before it needs to be replaced. The battery slips discretely in the luggage rack, and off you go.

Visit Schwinn Tailwind to take a look at this really cool set of wheels. You'll be able to get yours for about $3,200.

Test Tube Hamburger
And, while this next item is not actually a gadget you can put your hands on, it seems that it may be something you'll be able to sink your teeth into in the upcoming year.Back in 2006, stories were circulating about test tube hamburger. Yep... scientists believed that they could make enough fake meat from one stem cell to feed a million people for one year. Their goal was to have it on people's tables by 2009.

People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and fellow vegetarians, of course, are thrilled with the prospect of the lives of thousands of cows being spared by this in vitro beef. In fact, PETA is said to have offered a $1 million reward to the first scientist to produce and market in vitro meat.

While it may sound questionable to some, the in vitro beef expected in 2009 is said to look, smell, and taste just like the real thing. Real, on the hoof, beefeaters may be skeptical, but meat created like this might give vegetarians a reason to say "where's the beef?"

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Download Xbox 360 Games Free Online Caution

Many gamers are turning to the internet in order to download free Xbox 360 games. Before you begin downloading, there are some things you should know.

The Xbox 360 console must be modified physically before you can play a game which has been downloaded. This involves breaking your warranty with Microsoft, so if something goes wrong, you're left with a non-functional console.

These mod kits can be very expensive and difficult to use, as it requires knowing which type of drive you have in your Xbox 360. Once your console is modified, connecting to Xbox LIVE becomes a risk each time, as Microsoft is known to ban modified consoles.

There are also websites which claim to allow you to download free Xbox 360 games. These sites are generally scams, which give you a program to download your games, which could be found free elsewhere on the web.

In addition to charging you a huge fee for this free software, the websites themselves host no game content. This comes from the program they give you to download, which may or may not have games available on the network, depending on how many people are using the network.

There are many downsides to downloading your own games as well. Viruses and trojans run rampant through these types of downloaders and you're more than likely to get one if you spend any time attempting to download these games. Aside from this, not only is modifying your Xbox 360 illegal and voids your warranty, but also downloading games from these websites is illegal too. There are means which you can download free Xbox 360 games. Just click here to visit our blog for more info on Xbox 360 Games

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