How to increase life of your mobile Phone Battery Life

Are you the kind of person for whom a mobile phone is more than just a necessity and is more of a lifeline? And you wish your battery did not run out on you so often? It is possible to get more out of your battery, you just have to keep a few things in mind.
  

Prevent the Memory Effect - Keep the battery healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-Ion batteries, which do not suffer from the memory effect. Do not leave the battery dormant for long periods of time.
Always use a battery charger, which is by the same manufacturer as your phone, it gives it more life. It also helps if you overcharge your battery now and then.
Keep the Batteries Clean - It's a good idea to clean dirty battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the battery and the portable device. 
Do not leave your cell phone near any source of heat, a common place being the dashboard of your car, as extreme heat may affect the battery. The battery also operates better at room temperature, vis-à-vis extreme cold.
The vibrator mode of your cell phone consumes more battery, so when not needed, use the ring-tone mode.
Battery Storage - If you don't plan on using the battery for a month or more, store it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal objects. Batteries tend to de-charge when not in use, so make sure you charge them again before using. The performance of any cell phone battery, however, no matter how properly cared for, usually diminishes after about a year. It is better to get your battery replaced then.

NiMH	Li - Ion and Lithium Polymer
Made from Nickel Metal Hydride.	Made from Lithium Ion.
Higher energy density. Twice the capacity of NiCad.	Same energy as NIMH, but weigh 20-35% less.
More run time.	More run time, at lighter weight, thus ideal for cell phones, camcorders etc.
Battery's capacity reduces over time due to frequent recharging.	Can be recharged without capacity reducing
Environment friendly, since they do not contain heavy metals.	Environment friendly, as they do not contain mercury or cadmium and other such toxic metals.
Require less maintenance.	Require little maintenance.
Phones cost- Rs. 4,000 to Rs.6,000	Phones cost- Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 45,000

China Mobile and China Unicom reinforce ties with Nokia Siemens Networks

China’s leading telecom operators, China Mobile Communications Corporation (China Mobile) and China United Network Telecommunications Corporation Limited (China Unicom) have signed frame agreements to continue purchasing GSM, WCDMA and TD-SCDMA mobile network equipment and solutions from Nokia Siemens Networks. The agreements reinforce the vendor’s ties with the two Chinese operators, who signed similar agreements last year as part of the China-Europe Purchasing delegation*.

“We are gratified that two of the world’s fastest growing mobile operators continue to place their faith in us,” said Zhang Zhiqiang, president of the Greater China Region at Nokia Siemens Networks. “Undoubtedly, our well proven capabilities in deploying GSM, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and LTE networks – and the pioneering steps we have taken in next generation TD-LTE technology – have played a vital role in establishing us as the vendor of choice for these two leading operators.”

Under the scope of the current agreements, China Mobile plans to purchase Nokia Siemens Networks’ GSM and TD-SCDMA network equipment, and its IP Multimedia Subsystem solution.

China Unicom, on the other hand, will source Nokia Siemens Networks’ GSM and WCDMA equipment, as well as its HSPA solution, while continuing to purchase the company’s unique “direct tunnel” packet core technology. Direct tunnel will help the operator cost-effectively keep pace with the rising demand for data traffic.

Nokia Siemens Networks’ industry-leading energy-efficient solutions will allow the operators to reduce network operating costs and lower the power consumption by exploiting more efficient technology. In addition, both operators will receive various network services, including network planning, implementation, maintenance and training services to support the newly constructed 3G networks and ensure the provision of commercial services to consumers.

Building upon its established position as the leading WCDMA vendor for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, and crucial agreements such as the supply of TD-SCDMA to Beijing Mobile, Nokia Siemens Networks is well placed to expand its 3G network footprint in the Greater China region this year.

Furthermore, Nokia Siemens Networks has steadily built up a strong manufacturing, R&D, operations and distribution presence in China. With the company locating three of its nine manufacturing sites in the country, Nokia Siemens Networks has also significantly invested in R&D activities in China, creating a TD-LTE competence center in Hangzhou, with plans to increase its R&D staff during 2010.China’s leading telecom operators, China Mobile Communications Corporation (China Mobile) and China United Network Telecommunications Corporation Limited (China Unicom) have signed frame agreements to continue purchasing GSM, WCDMA and TD-SCDMA mobile network equipment and solutions from Nokia Siemens Networks. The agreements reinforce the vendor’s ties with the two Chinese operators, who signed similar agreements last year as part of the China-Europe Purchasing delegation*.

“We are gratified that two of the world’s fastest growing mobile operators continue to place their faith in us,” said Zhang Zhiqiang, president of the Greater China Region at Nokia Siemens Networks. “Undoubtedly, our well proven capabilities in deploying GSM, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and LTE networks – and the pioneering steps we have taken in next generation TD-LTE technology – have played a vital role in establishing us as the vendor of choice for these two leading operators.”

Under the scope of the current agreements, China Mobile plans to purchase Nokia Siemens Networks’ GSM and TD-SCDMA network equipment, and its IP Multimedia Subsystem solution.

China Unicom, on the other hand, will source Nokia Siemens Networks’ GSM and WCDMA equipment, as well as its HSPA solution, while continuing to purchase the company’s unique “direct tunnel” packet core technology. Direct tunnel will help the operator cost-effectively keep pace with the rising demand for data traffic.

Nokia Siemens Networks’ industry-leading energy-efficient solutions will allow the operators to reduce network operating costs and lower the power consumption by exploiting more efficient technology. In addition, both operators will receive various network services, including network planning, implementation, maintenance and training services to support the newly constructed 3G networks and ensure the provision of commercial services to consumers.

Building upon its established position as the leading WCDMA vendor for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, and crucial agreements such as the supply of TD-SCDMA to Beijing Mobile, Nokia Siemens Networks is well placed to expand its 3G network footprint in the Greater China region this year.

Furthermore, Nokia Siemens Networks has steadily built up a strong manufacturing, R&D, operations and distribution presence in China. With the company locating three of its nine manufacturing sites in the country, Nokia Siemens Networks has also significantly invested in R&D activities in China, creating a TD-LTE competence center in Hangzhou, with plans to increase its R&D staff during 2010.

Trinity to launch mobile sites for 14 titles

Trinity Mirror has confirmed that 13 mobile sites will now be launched. The publisher had planned to create separate sites for the Sourth Wales Echo and Western Mail, but will now produce a joint mobile site for both titles following a merger of their websites.

Trinity Mirror is developing a mobile website for two national and 12 regional newspaper titles.

The sites were developed in partnership with Nokia and Bluestar mobile - the firm behind the launch of the New York Post's mobile site.

The Daily Mirror and the Daily Record will be the first of the publisher's national titles to have their own mobile sites, which will be launched in autumn.

The 12 regional newspapers lined up for the project are: the Newcastle Evening Chronicle, the Newcastle Journal, the Teeside Evening Gazette, the Liverpool Daily Post, Liverpool Echo, the Huddersfield Examiner, the Daily Post Wales, the Western Mail, the South Wales Echo, the Birmingham Mail, the Birmingham Post, and the Coventry Telegraph.

“The development of these platforms will give users instant access to national and local news, information and advertising on their mobile phone," said Rick Gleave, head of Trinity Mirror interactive and mobile, in a press statement.

“Each of these brands will have a print title, a companion website and a mobile site, which is further proof that we are a growing multiplatform media business.”

Earlier this week Trinity Mirror made public the first stage of a redesign of the Daily Mirror's website.