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Nokia partners with ONE to fight extreme poverty

Images captured on Nokia Lumia devices help spread the word of progress

London, UK – Leveraging the power of mobile technology, Nokia has partnered with The ONE Campaign to support their mission of ending extreme poverty around the world. ONE’s new music-based campaign, agit8, launches today to showcase the incredible progress that has been made in the fight and to amplify the call for action. Extreme poverty has been cut in half in the last 20 years, and the facts show that it can be virtually eliminated by 2030 – but only if we act now. The campaign includes a digital music platform featuring new video recordings of classic protest songs, a new film that will be projected on the iconic façade of the Tate Modern in London and impromptu live performances. As the visual voice of this once-in-a-lifetime global media campaign, Nokia is helping spread the word via images captured around the world.

Evocative images taken by prominent photojournalists, bloggers, amateur photographers and celebrities across the world using Nokia’s Lumia 920 smartphone will be projected onto the Tate Modern the evenings of 11-13 June. Moreover Nokia is encouraging its community to make their voices heard by capturing and sharing images, stories and experiences that support ONE’s “Progress via Protest” theme. The images, inspired by protest songs, are available to view and can be shared on Twitter using the official hashtag #nokiaxONECampaign or uploaded to Nokia’s official Facebook page (facebook.com/Nokia).

“A shared belief in connecting people has facilitated this exciting and dynamic partnership,” said John Nichols, Global Brand Director at Nokia. “With our leading-edge imaging technology, and the power of photos to help raise awareness of world issues, and bring people together, we are committed to help spread the mission of this incredible organization.”

ONE will use the high-quality photography generated by Nokia users to inspire millions of people to support their on-going grassroots advocacy work targeting extreme poverty and preventable diseases around the world. Visitors to one.org/protestsongs will find beautiful photography powered by Nokia alongside a diverse array of artists putting their own spin on classic protest songs. The site will include video performances from everyone from internationally-known artists to street buskers, and gives users the opportunity to add their voice to the fight against extreme poverty

“Advocacy at its core is a collective experience, a movement, that is meant to be shared with others,” said Jeff Davidoff, Chief Marketing Officer of ONE. “People share their experiences through pictures, making Nokia the perfect partner for our members to connect and campaign against extreme poverty.”

About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia’s technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia.

About ONE
Co-founded by Bono and strictly nonpartisan ONE is a campaigning and advocacy organization of more than three million people taking action to end extreme poverty and preventable disease because the facts show extreme poverty has already been cut in half and can be virtually eliminated by 2030. Learn more at ONE.org.

Launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

SAMSUNG INTRODUCES THE GALAXY S4 MINI

A powerful, compact smartphone designed to fit busy lifestyles

 London, UK – May 30, 2013 – Samsung Electronics today announced the Galaxy S4 Mini, a powerful, compact version of its bestselling smartphone, the Galaxy S4. The Galaxy S4 Mini delivers the superior performance, intuitive ease-of-use and sleek design of the Galaxy S4 in a portable chic and compact design.

Simon Stanford, Vice President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics UK & Ireland said: “Demand for the Galaxy S4 has been phenomenal since it launched in April and we hope to build on this success with the Galaxy S4 Mini. This new handset is the ideal smartphone companion for anyone who wants a compact device packed with innovation.”

With a 4.3” qHD Super AMOLED display, the Galaxy S4 Mini offers stunning images and content. At just 107g, the lightweight and compact design enables you to carry and use the device easily with one hand. The Galaxy S4 Mini also boasts powerful performance, equipped with a 1.7GHz dual core processor and supports many of the same intuitive features as the Galaxy S4, designed to enhance different aspects of life.

Capturing Memories
The Galaxy S4 Mini allows you to capture important moments in life with an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera as well as a 1.9-megapixel HD front-facing camera. Special features include Sound&Shot, which stores sounds and images together, Panorama Shot which allows you to take a full view of what you are seeing, and Story Album, which automatically arranges photos in a smart format – photos taken by Galaxy S4 Mini are automatically gathered and saved according to your timeline, geo-tagging information or specific event, to create a photo album. You can also receive travel assistance and information services through the S Travel preloaded app which can even recommend a new trip and provide destination guides.

Sharing and Connecting
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini means you can share content with others around you easily. Simultaneously listen to the same music and play the same games as your friends with Group Play, and chat with multiple friends with animations, video and voice recording added to messages using ChatON.

Environment Features
The Galaxy S4 Mini features S Translator, for instant translation using text or voice on applications including email, text message and ChatON. You can also control your environment through WatchON’s IR remote which transforms the device into a remote to control your home entertainment systems including TV, set-top box and DVD player. Content available includes live TV, cable TV and VOD based on the information provided EPG (Electronic Program Guide). In addition, Samsung Link* will help you share content across multiple Samsung digital devices. ^{*Available in select countries. Previously called AllShare Play.}

Wellbeing Features
The Galaxy S4 Mini keeps you up to date with health and wellbeing information. Downloadable from Samsung Apps, S Health enables you to monitor your calorie balance. It can calculate each step taken daily, monitor sleeping patterns, calculate weight and share real time heart rate information**. Adapt Display provides an optimal viewing experience, customised for each type of application, and Adapt Sound offers an optimal level and type of sound, personalised for each user. ^{** Functionality such as monitoring weight, heart rate and sleeping patterns is possible through the use of fitness accessories which are sold separately.}

Availability
The Galaxy S4 Mini will be available in two colours – White Frost and Black Mist. There will be a 4G LTE version, 3G version, and 3G Dual Sim version. Details on which variants will be ranged in the UK and the UK shipping date will be announced in due course.

Media and invited partners will be provided with hands-on product experiences of the Galaxy S4 Mini at Samsung’s 2013 Premiere for Galaxy & ATIV, in London on Thursday, June 20th.

 Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Product Specifications

Network	LTE	2.5G   (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 3G   (HSPA+ 42Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz 4G   (LTE Cat 3 100/50Mbps) : up to 6 different band sets (Dependent on market)
	3G	2.5G   (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 3G   (HSPA+ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
Display	4.3”qHD   (16:9 wide view) Super AMOLED
AP	1.7   GHz Dual-Core Processor
OS	Android   4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera	Rear   : 8 megapixel Front:   1.9 megapixel
Camera Features	Sound   & Shot, Night(Low Light Shot), Best Photo, Best Face, Beauty Face(include   Live Beauty), HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Sports, Continuous Shot
Video	Codec:   MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark
Audio	Codec:   MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis(OGG), FLAC, apt-X
Additional Features	Group   Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play   Games
	Story   Album, S Translator
	Samsung   Hub, ChatON , Samsung WatchON
	S   Travel (TripAdvisor), S Voice™, S   Health (Downloadable from Samsung Apps)
	Samsung   Adapt Display, Samsung Adapt Sound
	Safety   Assistance, Samsung Link, Screen Mirroring, HomeSync, Smart Switch
	Samsung   KNOX
Google Mobile Services	Google   Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Messenger, Google   Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google   Local, Google Navigation, Voice Search, Chrome Availability   of Google Play Books, Play Movies, Play Music, Play   Magazine varies by region.
Connectivity	WiFi   5.0GHz a/b/g/n GPS   + GLONASS Bluetooth®   v4.0 (LE), NFC(LTE version only) IR   LED (Remote Control)
Sensor	Accelerometer,   Light, Proximity, Gyro, Magnetic
Memory	8GB Internal memory (User Memory approximately 5GB)   + microSD (up to 64GB), 1.5GB RAM   *User memory space may be less than the total memory   space due to system files. User memory may different by region, carrier, and   supporting language, and may change after software upgrade.
Dimension	124.6   x 61.3 x 8.94mm, 107g (3G Dual SIM version:108g)
Battery	1,900mAh

 

* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

 * Android, Google, Google Maps, and Google Navigation are trademarks of Google Inc.

UK Launch of the HTC First is put on hold

If you’ve been looking forward to getting your hands on the HTC First, also known as the Facebook Phone, then EE and Facebook have some bad news – its UK launch has been put on indefinite hold. The HTC First is already on sale in the US, as an exclusive with the AT&T network, and was expected to come to EE – where it would connect to it’s 4G network – during the summer.

However, a statement from EE has been published by tech site Engadget, following a rumour report by MobileNews early yesterday, saying Facebook has recommended EE hold off releasing the First, while it works on improving Facebook Home.

Facebook Home is the launcher app which comes pre-installed on the HTC First, but is also available as a standalone app which can be downloaded for a select few devices from Google Play. Facebook states, “customer feedback” is the reason for the First’s UK cancellation, indicating it’s aware Home needs some work. We reviewed Facebook Home on the Galaxy S III recently and found it to be a flawed experience as it obscures so much of the Android operating system, it makes everything except Facebook rather awkward and annoying to use.

EE will be contacting anyone who has pre-ordered the HTC First over the coming weeks, but for now, anyone who wants the Facebook Home experience here in the UK will need a phone compatible with the launcher app. This list currently includes the aforementioned Galaxy S3, plus the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S4, HTC One, HTC One X, One X+ and the Sony Xperia ZL

Source: http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/blog/2013/05/24/uk-launch-of-the-htc-first-has-been-cancelled/