Informa Analyst Viewpoint On The Launch Of Samsung’s Galaxy S III

Malik Saadi, Principal Analyst at Informa Telecoms & Media comments on the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S III.

Today, Samsung introduced the third generation of its flagship smartphone brand, the Galaxy S III.

The phone will be branded as the official 2012 Olympics phone. This device belongs to the super-phone category of smartphones which also includes HTC One X, the forthcoming iPhone 5 and LG Optimus 2X.

According to Informa Telecoms & Media, the super-phone market will generate above 50 million units in terms of sales by the end of 2012.

Galaxy S III will certainly enable Samsung to reinforce its position as the leading vendor in this market.

It will also enable the South Korean consumer electronics giant to maintain its leadership as the dominant Android manufacturer, with an estimated one-third market share by end of 2012 (see attached).

What is unique about the Galaxy S III is the level of intelligence Samsung has created around its embedded features and sensors which takes smartphone innovation into another league. The device’s features are capable of communicating with each other and sharing information, enabling it to react intuitively and automatically to an action taken by the user. For example, the phone can recognise a face in a picture taken with the camera and will associate it with a contact saved in the address book. The phone will then automatically save the picture in a relevant file (e.g. family, friends, colleagues), tag it, and suggest you should upload it to facebook or Twitter.

While the Galaxy S III will be highly desirable for enthusiastic and advanced users, Samsung will have to build on the already popular Galaxy brand and push it hard to various distribution channels before the iPhone 5 is launched. However, Samsung will find it hard to convince and educate the typical mobile phone user to adopt and use all the advanced experiences enabled by this phone. In this specific segment, Samsung Galaxy S III is unlikely to meet with great success, at least in the early stages after launch.

The casing of the Galaxy S III is another weakness, as it’s based on the usual plastic casing found in most of Samsung’s phones and doesn’t do justice to the device’s impressive features. Samsung needs to learn from the likes of Nokia and Apple which use high-quality materials and the best designs for casing their premium devices.

Galaxy S III could, potentially, also cannibalize sales of some of its popular smartphones including Galaxy Note, Galaxy S II, and Galaxy Nexus. Therefore, Samsung will have to come up with a well-structured price segmentation, where Galaxy S III addresses the premium price points while the existing Galaxy devices enter the lower price points to widen the audience of the overall Galaxy brand.

For more information, please contact Malik Saadi who will be attending the event in London on +44 (0) 775 998 2670

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In its continuing effort to carry a replacement mobile phone battery that is compatible with all the major smartphones, Ontrion is pleased to announce that it has extended batteries for Cricket’s ZTE SCORE X500 model in stock. All of the extended OEM-quality mobile phone batteries OnTrion manufactures have a battery cover and the original mAh (milliamperes) accurately stated on them. Users of the ZTE SCORE X500can maximize their smartphone’s output with an OnTrion extended mobile phone battery.

OnTrion operates under the tagline “Engineered to Last Longer,” and its extended battery line for all the major smartphone brands demonstrates just how much the company is committed to living up to that mission. The extended battery door on OnTrion’s ZTE SCORE X500 premium batteries enables them to last two to three times longer than the average competitor’s batteries. As a result, they are an ideal way for ZTE SCORE X500 users to get the most out of their Cricket plan.

For more information on what sets the OnTrion extended mobile phone battery for Cricket’s ZTE SCORE X500 apart from a generic battery, contact Jesse Khurana toll-free at (877)676-0877. To see all the smartphone-compatible extended batteries the company manufactures, visit http://www.ontrion.com.

Its the gift that all older Mums are going to love:  A Mobile phone that’s easy to use, it’s very loud with buttons big enough to read.

20 x louder than regular calls
· Rings as Loud as a Road Drill
· Powerful Bone Rattling Vibrate
· Hearing Aid Compatible
· Make & Receive Calls
· Send & Receive Text Messages
· Large buttons
· Large colour display

OnTrion, the manufacturer of premium OEM-quality mobile phone batteries, has just released a standard battery for Cricket’s Huawei Mercury M886/ 554060A model. Users of the Huawei Mercury M886/ 554060A smartphone can maximize their talk, text and data time by keeping a replacement OnTrion mobile phone battery handy at all times.

While manufacturer specs for the Huawei Mercury M886/ 554060A list good talk time numbers for its battery life, anyone who has ever gotten addicted to a smartphone’s web browsing capabilities knows just how overstated these estimates can be when it comes to data downloading. The best way to overcome this short-lived power-up obstacle and get one’s smartphone fix is with a high-quality backup mobile phone battery like the one OnTrion has just unveiled.

For more information on the superiority of an OnTrion mobile phone battery for Cricket’s Huawei Mercury M886/ 554060A versus a generic battery, contact Jesse Khurana toll-free at (877)676-0877. To see all the premium smartphone batteries the company manufactures, visit http://www.ontrion.com.

Kajeet® (http://www.kajeet.com), the smart phone for kids™ and the only cell phone service provider in the U.S. to have won four parenting awards for excellence and safety, is pleased to announce the availability of five different Android™ smartphones, each model preloaded with exclusive website filtering technology and patented parental controls, just in time for holiday shopping.

The gift on every kid’s wish list this year, Android™ smartphones from kajeet are the only option for parents who want to give their children this year’s most popular present, while still being able to limit the type of website content that can be accessed. With the exclusive kajeet Smart Blocker™ parental control, a parent can — at his or her discretion, from a web browser — block access to sites that reference adult content, profanity, illegal activities, online chat, games and/or social networking among other categories. Kajeet is the only wireless service provider that offers this sophisticated technology.

“We know kids want smartphones – and that parents want to feel comfortable with what they can access on these powerful devices. Our kajeet Smart Blocker™ filtering solution does just that. Plus, it’s a perfect complement to the other free, patented parental controls kajeet offers. As a parent, if you get an Android™ from kajeet, you can feel comfortable that it’s safe, right out of the box,” said Daniel Neal, CEO and Founder of kajeet.

The following Android™ smartphones are now available on http://www.kajeet.com:

•     LG Optimus S™
•     Samsung Replenish™
•     Kyocera Milano™
•     Samsung Conquer™
•     HTC Evo Shift™

Kajeet makes communicating with cell phones and smartphones safe for kids, reassuring for parents, and provides an affordable, contract-free option for everyone. In addition to kajeet’s free, patented online parental controls, all kajeet phones are enabled with GPS Phone Locator, another easy-to-use online service parents may use to monitor their child’s location on a map and/or by designated landmarks.

For more information about kajeet cell phones, smartphones, plans and safety features, please visit http://www.kajeet.com.

Mobile Web Pro by Kevin Koop and David Cisneros

Review by Chris Towland, Gadget Editor

Everyone knows that the mobile web use is just growing and growing on a daily basis. Pretty much everyone buying a phone wants the internet capability that the iPhone and Android phones bring to the table. When we then add in the web browsing capabilities of the iPad and other tablets and it’s easy to understand why more and more internet useage is moving from the pc and laptop to mobile platforms.

One area where this change is causing problems is with business websites.  Even though in excess of 67% of smartphone users claim to have used their device to look for a local business’s location info, a very small percentage of business websites look good or are easy to navigate on a mobile phone.

This can of course equate to lost customers for the business! For example, someone looking for a nearby restaurant on their mobile phone finds your website vut can’t move around the site easily to find your address or phone number. They eventually leave your site to find another restaurant whose address they can easily find. Something as simple as this can mean the difference between a profit and a loss for small businesses.

A very cost effective solution to this problem comes in the form of Mobile Web Pro by Kevin Koop and David Cisneros.

At a price of less than $10, Mobile Web Pro provides six professionally designed mobile templates that can be added to any website. The code that comes with the templates means that if someone views your website on a desktop or laptop computer then they see your normal website whereas if they view the same site on their phone then they will see the new mobile version of your site.

This allows you to direct them straight to the information that a mobile user is looking for which is usually address or telephone number. In fact, the mobile templates will even let your visitor simply press a button on your website so that the person can telephone you automatically.

Included in Mobile Web Pro are:

• Six different mobile web templates, each in seven style versions (giving you 42 different looks for your mobile site.)
• The Mobile Detect script that decides if the user is on a mobile device or pc and gives them the correct website.
• Twenty five tutorial videos that will ensure you can quickly get the templates set up and working on your business site.
• A 30 day money back guarantee.

In my view these templates will help anyone to quickly make an effective, professional looking mobile website for their business and all for the price of a few coffees.

I’m unsure as to how long the special pricing will remain but currently it is available at The Warrior Forum.

Stop motion animation video of the ‘What?Gravity’ mobile phone holder.

It features a soft-touch silicone panel that grips and holds in place any modern phone including the iPhone.

Without using magnets, grippers, catches or a ledge, it seemingly defies gravity, hence its name.

Its contemporary ultra-slim styling and discreet presence make it an essential desk accessory.

The video was created by cool promotional gifts company, Ideasbynet and you can see more details of the holder on their website.

Nokia today announced the launch of the Nokia 101 and Nokia 100 phones, its most affordable phones to date, continuing its commitment to connecting the next billion consumers with mobile devices that offer modern, attractive designs, a range of practical and fun features, and services that extend the value of the phone with access to information and entertainment.

The Nokia 101 is Nokia’s fifth dual SIM device in the last three months and is the most affordable to date. The dual SIM functionality enables users to connect to two different networks to receive calls and messages.

In addition to an FM radio, the Nokia 101 features an integrated MP3 player and a 103 phon loudspeaker, and provides support for up to 16 GB microSD memory cards, allowing users to carry their entire music collection with them.

The Nokia 100 is perfect for people looking for durability and simplicity as well as affordability when making calls and sending text messages. The Nokia 100 is Nokia’s most affordable color display phone, and people can enjoy its new attractive grid-based menu system with fun and easy-to-read icons. Furthermore, the Nokia 100 features an FM radio, enabling users to tune into their favorite music stations, whether on-the-go or at home.

Both the Nokia 101 and Nokia 100 offer Nokia Life Tools (selected markets) and Nokia Money (in India), providing instant access to locally-relevant information on healthcare, education, agriculture and entertainment.

“We recognize that for many of the next billion people, a phone purchase is an investment. People are looking for a phone that offers great features but also one that is dependable,” said Mary McDowell, Executive Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “When paired with powerful and locally relevant services such as Nokia Life Tools, the Nokia 101 and Nokia 100 offer a unique experience that is simply unmatched in their markets at these price points.”

Pricing and Availability
The Nokia 101 will be available in the third quarter of 2011 for about 25 euros (USD 35) and comes in Phantom Black and Coral Red.

The Nokia 100 will be available in the fourth quarter of 2011 for about 20 euros (USD 30) and comes in a range of vibrant colors including Legion Blue, Festival Pink, Ocean Blue, Phantom Black and Coral Red.

Text Stop, a new cell phone application that is now available on the Android Market, is the very first application that is law abiding, life saving, and beneficial to society as a whole. Text Stop disables the text messaging feature whenever the user is in excess of 10 MPH, thereby reducing the amount of distractions while driving.

Text Stop is designed to be downloaded by an administrator (parent) to a teenager’s phone which is tracked by a GPS locator, so that when the teen later puts his car in motion, his ability to text message while driving is disabled. If the teen is going somewhere as a passenger in someone else’s car, he may call his or her administrator (parent) and administrator can text a code to disable or enable the TEXTSTOP features.

Text Stop’s use is not just limited to teen drivers. Text messaging while driving is against the law in 34 of the United States, so its use is beneficial to all drivers, and especially beneficial to corporations who employ field drivers. With Text Stop, companies acting as administrators of their employees application, will be able to better insure the prevention of cell phone related accidents.

Sam Nimer, developer of Text Stop is passionate about his innovation and states, “This is the only app out there that is a necessity not a luxury. An estimated 16,000 people died in text messaging last year and 8,000 the year before ; we are a part of something that can save lives.”

Text Stop began its initial phases of production this year and has just come to fruition this past month. Text Stop is currently available for purchase as a single download for $19.95 on the Android Market and will be available on the iPhone Market within the next 30 days.

Simply go to the Android Icon on the cell phone you wish to download it to then go to search at the top and type in one word (TEXTSTOP) and it downloads in seconds its that simple ! Or you can go to the Android Market web page and download it from a PC to a cell phone.

New added feature when the phone is moving at 10 mph or more all incoming calls can only be picked up using any type of blue tooth devise .

If you would like to know more about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Sam Nimer at 925-435-8608 or email at samnimer415(at)yahoo(dot)com

Loffles (http://www.loffles.com), today announced the launch of its new mobile sweepstakes site that offers consumers a fun, easy and free way to win high-end prizes on the go. Loffles Mobile will be available on both Android and iOS operating systems. It’s the same fun Loffles website, with the same great features – only optimized for a mobile phone.

Players can login using their existing username and password or by registering for a new account on the mobile site at http://www.Loffles.com.

“All of us have found ourselves waiting in line or sitting at the airport, just scrolling endless feeds and playing arcade games on our mobile devices,” said Brandon Yoshimura, president and founder, Loffles. “Consumers can now use their downtime to be rewarded for their attention with awesome prizes. Why fling birds at rocks when you could be spending that time winning vacations, designer bags or flat screen TVs?”

Players on Loffles can forego the conventional purchasing of entry into giveaways through the act of watching ads or promotional videos. Watching ads also allows users to accumulate consumer points called loffles that can be used as currency to purchase items in the Loffles store.

Consumers Win Anywhere, Anytime

According to Nielsen, US mobile gamers play an average of 7.8 hours a month. Loffles Mobile is designed to captivate the attention of US consumers who love to play online and mobile games and sweepstakes, and enjoy seeing the latest videos and promotions from brands that are relevant to them.

After registering and completing profiles, it’s easy for consumers to begin getting lucky on Loffles. Users:
1.    Pick the prize they want to win
2.    Watch an ad, and
3.    Answer 2-3 questions to confirm they viewed the ad.

By following these simple steps, users receive free entry into the contest they selected and additional loffles that can be used in other sweepstakes or at the Loffles store.

Advertisers Get More Reach With Mobile

Loffles now allows advertisers to reach consumers on their mobile devices, in addition to their computers.

The unique Loffles platform allows brand managers and advertising agencies to use consumers’ registration information to deliver highly relevant video ads and promotions to their target audiences (i.e. no diaper ads for college kids). Consumers only view ads appropriate to their demographics and stated interests – and advertisers get to engage with their key demographics in an effective and measurable manner.