Customer feedback has prompted the makers of BlackBerry phones to launch a smaller handset.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700, which goes on sale, is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the Bold 9000, but promises all the same features. 

“The feedback was that it’s a phenomenal device but can you make it a bit smaller to fit in your pocket or handbag,” said Phil Lander, commercial director of

Research in Motion (RIM) which makes BlackBerry.

“It’s the slimmest, sleekest smart phone from BlackBerry to date.”

RIM has reduced the length by 5mm and the width by 6mm to create the Bold 9700, which measures 109mm by 60mm.

The Bold 9700 is also almost 1mm slimmer than its predecessor and 14g lighter, weighing just 122g.

A touch-sensitive Trackpad replaces the Trackball of the Bold 9000 and the camera is improved from 2MP to 3.2MP.

Battery life has also improved, increasing talk time from four hours to up to six and standby time from 10 days to as much as 19 days.

Mr Lander said the Bold 9700 is just as fast as its predecessor and said he believes it will be “the device of choice” for business and personal use, allowing users to check up to 10 email accounts while on the move.

Word, Excel and PowerPoint attachments can be viewed, edited and sent using the Bold 9700 and users can stay organised using a built-in calendar, memo pad and task list.

Broadband Internet Companies are facing tough time in Karachi, as compared to other parts of the country. That’s due to new WiMAX entrants, along with good numbers of already operating ISPs in the city.

Link Dot Net keeping in view the competition and sensing the demand, has offered 30 percent discount on all of its packages, at least in Karachi. We got this information through CyberDera and then got it confirmed through sources in Karachi.

All other cities will keep getting those normal rates, as advertised on official website.
Another interesting fact about this offer is that it is discounted for everyone and not for students only.

With this move from Link Dot Net, we may see different broadband rates in the country, which may worsen the increasing price war amongst broadband operators.

CyberDera, has reported following prices, quoting flyers that were being distributed in the Maskan Area of Gulshan (Right outside IBA Gate):

 Capturing the magic of music and touch, Nokia recently held its Music Event in Karachi. The event setup exuded tons of lively colors and disco appeal. The guests at the event were first ushered into the XpressMusic lounge where they got to experience the latest touch and music devices from Nokia. The guests were then led into the main hall where the event kicked off. (more…)

Nokia has identified a problem with one of its 3rd-party supplied phone chargers and has initiated a free replacement service.

Chargers manufactured by a third party have problem with its plastic that opens up as you use & exposes internal components. This might lead to electric shock when touched. (more…)

 

World’s first iPhone virus has been reported, which is creating some buzz in at least Australia right now, however, it is said that world over iPhones that are jailbroken are under threat.

The virus, dubbed the ikee worm, breaks into iPhones, changing their lock screen wallpaper to an image of 1980s pop star Rick Astley with the message: “ikee is never going to give you up” (more…)