iPhone becomes a rockstar, has people waitin for it 'at night in the rain' !!!

Looks like the cellphone market is on the rocks. The source of the shake - Apple.

After it's pathbreaking iPod, Apple comes out with the much hyped iPhone(Gates, looks like you're windows mobile OS is in danger) !

The quad-bandphone has a 3.5in (9cm) touch screen, wi-fi, no keyboard, a camera and a web browser on board. It is also intended to be used as a media player to listen to music and watch video uploaded to it via iTunes.
The iPhone comes in two versions - 2Gb and 4Gb. the company(in order to stop blackmarketing) had decvided to allow each customer to buy only twi iPhones at a time(hope the Indian goverment learns something from it) !

would give eight hours of talktime, six hours of net use or seven hours of video watching.

Early reviews of the iPhone have been broadly positive but those who have played around with it said touch screen typing took some getting used to and data download speeds were very slow.

The handset has also been criticised because it does not use the 3G network, does not support instant messaging or voice-activated dialling and does not let people choose ringtones beyond the 25 pre-installed on it.

Well, it's damn clear that iPhone will have a great competition from rval company Nokia, with it's typical Symbian OS fans(Well, i'm a die hard symbian OS fan and guess what , i won't shift to any other phone unless it has something much betta than the Symbian has for giving).

The device costs either $499 or $599 and buyers must also commit to a two-year contract with AT&T in US that will cost them a minimum of $59.99 per month.

All those who buy the iPhone must activate it via iTunes, so no-one was able to call from their new handset as they left the Apple store(something i knew much before, but wasn't very sure about it).

I found on sites quoting the people who boughtit saying "It's a masterpiece of craftsmanship, polished aluminium - the weight and size, it just feels great. You like it from the first minute you touch it.".




The iPhone will be available in Europe later in 2007 and Asia in 2008.

Mosquito Tone

Nowadays, youngsters are more privacy consious. They dont want their parents getting into reading their text messages and stuff. For them i have brought Mosquito tone - a ringtone which only youngsters can hear, not the seniors.

For details, check out my Lifestyle Blog

A new way of opening sites

I was browsing through the Opera site today and guess what i found - something as interesting as Pam Anderson's life - Opera specially made for bypassing blocked sites.

There are many nations in the world which do not allow certain sites to open. For example, Flickr is banned in Iran & UAE, BBC & Wikipedia are blocked in China, Blogspot blogs are banned in Pakistan, YouTube & Photobucket are prohibited for US army overseas while social sites like Bebo, MySpace or Facebook may be banned in your office. Even during the anti-reservation protest days, youth for equality's site was banned.

Some schools(like ours) do block sites [ for example, all share trading and finance journal sites were banned cuz one of the teachers at our school used to do share trading throughout the day) !!

So coming back, there are atleast a dozen wats to access blocked sites, but most of them are cucumbersone. Opera provides a free online tool called Opera Mini Simulator that emulates the Opera mobile phone browser on your desktop computer. The tool is done in java and is quite popular among web designers for testing website layouts on mobile phone devices without actually using a mobile phone.

As you probably guessed it by now, this Opera Browser Simulator can also be used for accessing web pages that may be blocked on your computer. Since the requests are made via the Opera.com website, they would easily bypass the local filtering.

To open any site in Opera, just append that site address to the following URL and start browsing.

I'll give you a sample.

http://www.operamini.com/demo/?url=[URL] - example


The Opera Simulator can even be used for secure sites that require cookies - for instance, you can check your Hotmail emails via Opera. Though you are restricted to the tiny 200x200 screen of Opera simulator, it's still a very handy tool.

Opera recently launched version 4 of the Mini simulator that offers a better browsing experience than the previous version. You can access v4.0 of Mini simulator by clicking here.

As an alternative, you can also use the panel i have provided on the right hand side for browsing blocked sites.

Till then

Happy Surfing !

PropellerHead needs Beta Testers

I have a gud news for all those who want to get into creating digital music, and earn while doing so(or atleast get some free digital music editing software).

I just came across this software company's site and find that they need Beta testers for their new music software.


They'll be testing their new music editing products(most probably according to me , unless they're gonna do something like the google thing) and need testers for it.

You can apply online by registering .



To view the details on the Propellerhead's site, click here

Quick Review - Safari

After all the hyped Safari came for grabs on Windows, i couldn't resist ! You're usin what Mac users get . So i tried it.

I categorised it's ability by viewing the following types of pages

Heavily animated pages
Long text pages
Page load time for RSS authentication(which google uses for it's partner sites)
Availability of features(like Phishing checker)

So lets start.

I tried to open this blog from all the Three browsers i had - Opera,Microsoft Internet Explorer, And Safari.

Opera worked the best, even it was slow but it opened without any hassles.
Internet Explorer just opened it and then started to slow my PC.
Safari just hanged my pc, i had to end the task to get over it.

Now i opened Myspace.

It loaded slowly in all the browsers, as it had a good set of multimedia content.
Except Safari.

Yes, Safari opened it without even slowing the PC. It although slowly loaded the multimedias content, but still worked well.

Then i signed into my Orkut , Gmail and my blog's setup.

Again Safari opened it quicker than any othier browser, with Opera being the slowest, even though it allpwed to browse the page while loading which none other does.

After that, i checked it's features. Dissappointing to see, Safari didn't have a password manager , nor an accounts manager, which all other browsers have. This makes us net addicts difficult to use.
Also Safari doesn't have a phishing filter, even though Phishing has become a widespread nuisance nowadays) !!

I dont get how did Apple forget to add all these features .

Overall , Safari is a nice browser but nee ds a hell of improvement to be ready for final release in the market.

One thing i found out was that, in order to load pages quicker, Safari uses a hell of memory(see the screenshots where the task manager is seen), so anyone with non-ideal hardware requirement for your windows(especially when ram is less than required), then don't prefer it for regular sites !

Well, i'm off now !!

Leave your comments , if you have something to share !

Apple gives Microsoft a "Safari" of problems !!!

In order to edge out Microsoft, rival Apple known for it's phones, desktops and music players has launched Safari - it's web browser for MAC in Windows edition.

Yes you heard it right, now you can use Safari at your Windows desktop !!

When i had heard this, i felt that this might be a joke but then reviews on ZD and later the press release on Apple's site dmade be believe.

I couldn't believe that Apple - famous for it's ground breakin whacky ideas could do such(At least i thought so because when iPhone was released, Steve Jobs has said that he plans to emphasise furthur on Hardware market.

At the moment, only the Beta version of Safari for Windows is available.

I expect it's full final version to be available till the end of September.

I've downloaded Safari and will soon give you a review on my experience with it !!


If you wanna download the Beta version of Safari for Windows, click here

Kayne and Curtis release new tracks !!

I've got hold of the newest tracks of Kayne West and Curtis Jackson aka 50Cent.

The 50cent tracks are leaks from his to be slated album 'Curtis'.

The Kayne West's Track is his single that he's released.


Details for these and their preview are available at my Lifestyle blog.

To visit, Click here

Enrique is back !!!!!

Enrique Iglesias is back with a new Album "Insomnia".

Click Here to view more on it at my lifestyle blog

Eyestrain - Symptoms and Precautionary Measures !!

Here i now introduce health in my tech blog. Basically i had a good amount of eyestrain since i started blogging . So i decided to get some tips for me. Now i'm sharing these tips with all ya internet or pc or game addicts.

Now Lets Start !

Although not associated with long-term consequences, eyestrain resulting from computer use can be bothersome and uncomfortable — and may cut your work short. Minimize computer-related eyestrain by following these tips.

Your eyes hurt. Your head aches. And there you sit, peering at your computer monitor. If you're one of the many people who use computers every day — either for work or personal use — you may experience eyestrain as a result.
Eyestrain: Signs and symptoms

Common signs and symptoms include:
Sore, tired, burning or itching eyes
Watery eyes
Dry eyes
Blurred or double vision
Headache and sore neck
Difficulty shifting focus between monitor and paper documents in your work area
Color fringes or afterimages when you look away from the monitor
Increased sensitivity to light

Eyestrain associated with computer use isn't thought to have serious or long-term consequences, but it's disruptive and unpleasant. Though you may not be able to change the nature of your job or all the factors that can cause eyestrain, you can take steps to reduce the strain.
New habits can help relieve eyestrain

A few simple adjustments in how you work or surf the Internet can give your eyes a much-needed rest.

Follow these simple tips to reduce eyestrain:
Take eye breaks. Throughout the day, give your eyes a break by forcing them to focus on something other than on your screen. Try the following exercise: Hold a finger a few inches in front of your face; focus on the finger as you slowly move it away; focus on something far in the distance and then back to the finger; slowly bring the finger back toward your face. Next, shift your focus to something farther than eight feet away and hold your eyes there for a few seconds. Repeat this exercise three times, several times a day.
Change the pace. Try to stand up and move around at least once every hour or so. If possible, lean back and close your eyes for a few moments. At the very least, try to give yourself a five-minute rest every hour. Do other work, such as phone calls or filing, during this time.
Blink often to refresh your eyes. Because many people blink less than normal when working at a computer, dry eyes can result from prolonged computer use. Blinking produces tears that can help moisten and lubricate your eyes. Make a conscious effort to blink more often.
Consider using artificial teardrops. Available over the counter, artificial tears can help relieve dry eyes that result from prolonged sessions at the computer.
Practice relaxation. Ease muscle tension with this relaxation exercise: Place your elbows on your desk, palms facing up; let your weight fall forward and your head fall into your hands; position your head so that your eyebrows rest on the base of your palms, with your fingers extended toward your forehead; close your eyes and take a deep breath through your nose; hold it for four seconds, then exhale. Continue this deep breathing for 15 to 30 seconds. Perform this simple exercise several times a day.
Get appropriate eyewear. If you wear glasses or contacts, make sure the correction is right for computer work. Most lenses are fitted for reading print and may not be optimal for computer work. Glasses or contact lenses designed specifically for computer work may be a worthwhile investment.

Till Then , Happy Surfing

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Take Care Of Your Eyes !

Nokia Announces 6500 Classic and Slide

Nokia 6500 Classic





Nokia 6500 Slide



Nokia on the 1st of June announced two new handsets, the Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide. Along with third generation WCDMA technology and contemporary designs, these new devices are aimed at driving the benefits of third generation technology to the mid-range market.

"With the Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide, Nokia is combining these areas of expertise to deliver a compelling blend of design and technology at a mid-range price point," said Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Broad Appeal Business Unit, Nokia.

"While features like the aluminum "loop" structure of the Nokia 6500 classic or the Carl Zeiss optics found in the Nokia 6500 slide separate these devices from the pack, it is the balance of features and style that will make them irresistible to customers", said Ropke.


Crafted from 360 degrees of anodized aluminum, the Nokia 6500 classic is 9.5mm thin. According to Nokia, each Nokia 6500 classic is individually polished, ensuring that no two phones are exactly alike, while diamond polishing used on the beveled display aperture and cold stamped logo demonstrate the highest levels of craftsmanship.

Featuring dual band 3G technology and quad-band GSM for worldwide roaming, the Nokia 6500 classic also features a full 1 GB of internal memory. It is equipped with the Series 40 interface, includes a 2 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and an integrated music player. Furthermore, a unified micro-USB connector simplifies charging, audio and data connectivity by consolidating them into a single compact port. This allows for the Nokia 6500 classic to be easily used as a high-capacity flash drive or to be charged directly from a laptop computer - all with one cable.

The Nokia 6500 classic is expected to be available in India after the 3rd quarter of 2007.

The Nokia 6500 features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and the addition of autofocus, a dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom. It also uses 3G technology. The TV-out jack will allow users to be instantly viewed on any television with standard RCA inputs. The TV-out feature can also be used for video calling.

It's equipped with a hard coating that helps to prevent scuffs, scratches, and even fingerprints.

The Nokia 6500 slide is expected to be available during the 3rd quarter of 2007.

EA announces NFS Prostreet !!!!!

Much to the glee of Need for Speed fans out there, EA has announced the next iteration of their much loved Need for Speed franchise and it's called Pro Street. Not much is known about the game at this moment except for the fact that car damage will play an important role this time round.



Need for Speed ProStreet boasts impeccable precision and impressively detailed photo-realistic graphics, effectively transporting you to the center of the action. It pushes the "Autosculpt" technology to a new level, allowing you to directly impact your car’s performance for the first time as well as personalize its appearance. Need for Speed ProStreet is a true taste of raw adrenaline and racing with consequences. Every dent, every scratch and every crumpled body panel is a battle scar, proof of your commitment and competitive mettle. With an aggressive and skilled AI system, you become immersed in an unmatched believable race experience. Add in a revolutionary online mode that will redefine the meaning of competitive social play, and Need for Speed ProStreet is the ultimate formula for an emotionally charged street racing showdown.






The game will hit shelves sometime in November 2007 and will be released for the Xbox 360, PC, PS3, Wii, PS2 (whoa!), DS, PSP and mobile.

To download and get the first look at it's trailer , click here

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Much to the glee of Need for Speed fans out there, EA has announced the next iteration of their much loved Need for Speed franchise and it's called Pro Street. Not much is known about the game at this moment except for the fact that car damage will play an important role this time round.



Need for Speed ProStreet boasts impeccable precision and impressively detailed photo-realistic graphics, effectively transporting you to the center of the action. It pushes the "Autosculpt" technology to a new level, allowing you to directly impact your car’s performance for the first time as well as personalize its appearance. Need for Speed ProStreet is a true taste of raw adrenaline and racing with consequences. Every dent, every scratch and every crumpled body panel is a battle scar, proof of your commitment and competitive mettle. With an aggressive and skilled AI system, you become immersed in an unmatched believable race experience. Add in a revolutionary online mode that will redefine the meaning of competitive social play, and Need for Speed ProStreet is the ultimate formula for an emotionally charged street racing showdown.






The game will hit shelves sometime in November 2007 and will be released for the Xbox 360, PC, PS3, Wii, PS2 (whoa!), DS, PSP and mobile


To have a first look on the trailer, click here