BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition Now Available in Hong Kong

BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition

BlackBerry Limited announced the beginning of sales of the BlackBerry® Passport Silver Edition in Hong Kong. From today (September 2nd, 2015), customers in Hong Kong are able to purchase the new BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition, a premium device built for business professionals who want a smartphone with the mobile tools they need to get things done – without sacrificing style or portability.

The BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition is in a class all its own, featuring a stunning silver finish with refined, curved corners, large square touch screen display and reinforced stainless steel frame for extra strength and durability. An essential business tool, the device delivers the same productivity enjoyed by other BlackBerry Passport products, as well as an updated QWERTY touch-enabled keyboard, battery power that lasts more than a full day of mixed use, and BlackBerry® 10 OS 10.3.2.

Free Value Pack Upgrade to LG webOS 1.0 Smart TV includes webOS 2.0's Four Main Features and Enhanced Speed

LG to offer Free Value Pack Upgrade to webOS 1.0 Smart TV owners -- Upgrade Includes webOS 2.0’s Four Main Features and Enhanced Speed

Owners of LG Electronics’ (LG) webOS 1.0 Smart TV owners will receive a free Value Pack Upgrade which include four main features of the latest webOS 2.0 platform. Upgraded LG webOS TVs will receive My Channels, Quick Setting, Input Picker and Live Menu, improving the user experience with a more intuitive layout, convenient shortcuts, quicker boot-up time and faster response when switching between applications.

Moto 360 smartwatch to be available in various countries across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia

Moto 360 smartwatch to be available in various countries across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. More details on Moto 360 Sport availability will soon be shared by Motorola.

The official Motorola Blog has published a new blog post titled "The New Moto 360 Collection: Giving you more choice with the watch that makes time for you". It is all about Moto 360 smartwatch and Moto 360 Sport.

ASPIDER-NGI supports Vodafone and An Post with Postmobile Launch

ASPIDER-NGI, a leading supplier of as-a-Service mobile solutions, announce collaboration with Vodafone and An Post in support of the Postmobile launch. ASPIDER-NGI is a leading provider of cloud-based, as-a-Service platforms allowing delivery new services for MNO, IoT, MVNO and MVNE clients.

An Post, the National Postal Service Provider in the Republic of Ireland have rebranded and relaunched their MVNO (formerly postfone) as Postmobile. Considerable resources have been invested in with a new website and a series of media campaigns promoting new competitive propositions in the Irish market. The collaboration between ASPIDER-NGI and Postmobile ensured that Postmobile were able to offer the new propositions to the market with a very short turnaround time.

Mexican MVNO QBoCel Selects FTS' MVNO Billing & Policy Control Solution

FTS expands MVNO business with significant Latin American deal

FTS, a global provider of billing, charging, policy control and payment solutions, today announced that QBoCel, a Mexican MVNO that operates on Telefonica's Movistar Mexico network, has selected FTS' MVNO billing and policy control solution to offer innovative services to its customers. The multi-year, multi-million dollar project marks a significant expansion for FTS in the Latin America region.

FTS' LeapTM Billing for MVNOs provides QBoCel with convergent charging, billing, invoicing, policy control, and customer and partner management - supporting both prepaid and postpaid subscribers. FTS also acts as a systems integrator for the project, providing QBoCel with a full MVNO solution, including network elements, deep packet inspection, SMSC, HLR, GGSN, voice mail and IVR from multiple vendors.

Using Leap Billing's policy control and charging capabilities, QBoCel plans to offer application-based plans such as video, Facebook and VoIP packages, to enhance the customer experience and meet user demands for personalized pricing tiers and flexible data plans. In addition, QboCel intends to offer zero-rated data with free access to specific content as well as sponsored data plans, where data is paid by the over the top (OTT) content partner and not by the user.

IM360 Will Live-Stream Immersed Europe in Virtual Reality Form

IM360 Will Live-Stream Immersed Europe in VR Form -- Immersed Europe Will Mark the First 360o Virtual Reality Conference Broadcast

Hosted by The Immersive Technology Alliance (ITA) and the University of Murcia, Immersed Europe takes place September 3rd to 4th (Thursday, Friday) at the Facultad de Economía y Empresa, Campus de Espinardo in Murcia, Spain. Keynoted by Simon Benson, Director of the Immersive Technology Group for Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Immersed Europe features nearly 30 speakers from all over the world. This is a must-attend event for entrepreneurs and professionals building their career with immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), gesture technology and more.

ZTE to showcase Axon, Blade, Spro and nubia at IFA 2015

ZTE Announces Device Lineup and Plans for IFA 2015 -- Device lineup represents ZTE’s new core global product portfolio – Axon, Blade, Spro and nubia

ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, has announced its device lineup and plans for the upcoming IFA 2015 consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany. From 04 to 09 September, ZTE will be showcasing the latest products that represent the company’s new, simplified core global product portfolio – Axon, Blade, Spro and nubia.

“We are very excited to attend IFA this year, where we will be showcasing devices from the four product lines that we will be focusing on globally,” said Adam Zeng, CEO, ZTE Mobile Device. “This renewed focus shows our global commitment to product longevity and will see us rollout more products from our four core product lines across markets worldwide.”

ZTE 6-Month Net Profit Rises 43.2% as 4G LTE Network Revenue Surge

Industry-leading 4G LTE solutions including Cloud Radio and Magic Radio helped ZTE boost sales of Carrier Network systems; revenue from Telecommunications Software Systems and Services posted strong growth

ZTE Corporation, a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, announced that first-half net profit rose 43.2% as the company increased sales of 4G LTE network equipment to carriers.

Android Wear for iOS released - Android Wear watches now work with iPhones

Android Wear for iOS

Android Wear watches now work with iPhones. Android Wear for iOS is rolling out. Just pair your iPhone (iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, or 6 Plus running iOS 8.2+) with an Android Wear watch to bring simple and helpful information right to your wrist:

• Get your info at a glance: Check important info like phone calls, messages, and notifications from your favorite apps. Android Wear features always-on displays, so you’ll never have to move your wrist to wake up your watch.
• Follow your fitness: Set fitness goals, and get daily and weekly views of your progress. Your watch automatically tracks walking and running, and even measures your heart rate.
• Save time with smart help: Receive timely tips like when to leave for appointments, current traffic info, and flight status. Just say “Ok Google” to ask questions like “Is it going to rain in London tomorrow?” or create to-dos with “Remind me to pack an umbrella.”

Apple and Cisco partner to optimize Cisco networks for iOS devices and apps

Apple + Cisco

Apple and Cisco announced a partnership to create a fast lane for iOS business users by optimizing Cisco networks for iOS devices and apps, integrating iPhone® with Cisco enterprise environments and providing unique collaboration on iPhone and iPad®.

“iOS is the world’s best mobile platform, and nearly every Fortune 500 and Global 500 company today has put iOS at the center of their mobile strategy,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “iPhone and iPad have become essential tools for the modern workforce and are changing the way work gets done. Together with Cisco, we believe we can give businesses the tools to maximize the potential of iOS and help employees become even more productive using the devices they already love.”

“Ninety-five percent of companies in the Fortune 500 count on Cisco Collaboration and Cisco networks to help their teams be more productive,” said Cisco Executive Chairman John Chambers. “Through this engineering and go-to-market partnership, we’re offering our joint customers the ability to seamlessly extend that awesome Cisco environment to their favorite iOS devices. Together, we’re going to help teams achieve higher levels of productivity and effectiveness.”