Pro Evo 2011 Coming To Windows Phone 7

Game publisher Konami is to release a version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system.

The game will be specially designed for the smartphone platform, complete with mobile-based controls and Xbox Live integration. Players will also be able to take part in cup tournaments like the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
The game will come with advanced team and player controls that take advantage of the on-screen controls, which will be powered by "True Flow" technology, as well as those on the keyboard of the smartphone.
Florian Stronk, the head of network business development, said in a statement: “PES 2011 arrives on a new format, bringing its intense realism and stunning gameplay to a whole new audience. PES gamers can now hone their skills while away from their system, while the true ethos of PES – skill, timing and beautiful football – can be enjoyed at any time, everywhere.”
The game is set to be ready for release in 'early' 2011.

Read more »

The Era of Social Networking in Mobiles

Mobile phones have changed the way we live and communicate. For past four years the telecom industry in India has shown a splendid growth with an average growth rate of 65.98%. There is a tremendous growth rate in mobile subscriptions and usage hours. Network services providers are also offering customized plans and offers for every user, which are drawn to the customer needs.

ROA (Research on Asia) group and Optimus, forecast that India’s mobile market is to reach as high as 868.47 million users by 2013. Network providers and Mobile manufacturers are basking the glory in subscriber base and usage. Mobile phone users spend mobile time on various activities, Talking, SMS, MMS, Email and now – Social Networking sites. Users spend a great time with Social networking sites like Facebook, Orkut, Twitter, Yahoo, AOL, MySpace and the list builds on. A recent study revealed that Mobile users are much more active on social networks than PC users. With more people accessing social networking sites from mobile phones, mobile phone makers started realizing the prospect and started adding social networking apps to their mobiles.



Over a period of time, there were many mobile handsets which actually been campaigned targeting the buyers with these glittering apps. Another research by The Nielsen Company reveals American teens are texting all the time. The survey conducted among 3000 teens says, 94 percent of teen subscribers self-identify as advanced data users, turning to their mobile phones for messaging, Internet, multimedia, gaming, and other activities like downloads. They download a wider range of applications, these includes popular mobile apps such as Facebook, Pandora or YouTube.

As the market matures, youth and young executives address the need for advanced technology mobiles, social networking apps enabled mobiles to be in continual touch with their friends & peers groups. Indian based mobile phone companies are almost successive in including these mobile applications with the new models they introduce. Now this has become a basic feature and no-more a special feature in a mobile from the buyer’s perspective.

Read more »