Been having a slow week(s) on my downloads, it is as if the Streamyx access is being choked to the max, after reading Jeff Ooi’s blog gave some insight on what was the issue with the service quality provided by Malaysia’s premier Internet Service Provider.
Salute to Jeff, he really has access to happenings behind the scenes.
I was a in service with the abovementioned Internet Service Provider but could not manage to stay in such a place where internal politicking was the key progression to the business formula, indeed its not surprising that I made my exit from the company as soon as I could...
My experience with the company is rather bitter and the taste will definitely take a while before it could wash off my mouth.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Getting e-mails on your mobile
I have been asked many times by people on how to access their mails from their mobile phones, the usual mails with a known pop and its smtp address may be easily imputed into the typical phone settings under the messaging setting, however, the issue comes about when they are using free webmail services such as yahoo mail, hotmail or gmail accounts… or maybe when they wish to use multiple accounts.
Let me start off with the easy approach for some webmail specific applications that allow mails to be downloaded to their mobile.
For yahoo, they have presented their subscribers with Yahoo! Go service, a client that can be downloaded to your mobile and you can log in from that application to retrieve the personal services that you have subscribed from yahoo! Such as Yahoo Photos, Contacts, Messenger and Mail.
Here is how the application user interface would present itself :
Log yourself in and start exploring your yahoo web services from your mobile.
The application is currently compatible to Windows Mobile and selected Nokia phones. At present, the application is being pre-installed in the new N-Series by Nokia. And the application is rather memory consuming... it takes up more than 2 mb from your phone and you cannot install it in the memory card :-(.
Google Mail users can point their mobile browser to http://gmail.com/app to download a java client (its about 137 kb) and have it installed on your mobile. Once installed, have your username and password keyed in and click on sign in… its so easy. But there has been issues on its stability… I have been getting a lot of error in connection.
But the good thing about the Gmail client is, it has the key items in the command menu such as mark, search and etc… I find these features enjoyable.
But in cases where you don't want to download huge application or application for just one e-mail account, you can try one of my favourite application,
flurrymail
With Flurry, you can add multiple e-mail accounts, manage your PIM and some links to newsfeeds of your selection. It has a friendly interface and easy to use but most importantly, it compresses your mails and minimizes the data usage from your mobile.
I hope this segment helps those who have been wondering about e-mails through mobile. Have fun exploring.. there are also other applications such as MOVAMAIL, and TADGAP that you could try... but always be mindful that these activities uses GPRS/EDGE or 3G connection, make sure that you are on the right subscription plan from your mobile operator to ensure that you will not be getting shocking figures on your bill.
Let me start off with the easy approach for some webmail specific applications that allow mails to be downloaded to their mobile.
For yahoo, they have presented their subscribers with Yahoo! Go service, a client that can be downloaded to your mobile and you can log in from that application to retrieve the personal services that you have subscribed from yahoo! Such as Yahoo Photos, Contacts, Messenger and Mail.
Here is how the application user interface would present itself :
Log yourself in and start exploring your yahoo web services from your mobile.
The application is currently compatible to Windows Mobile and selected Nokia phones. At present, the application is being pre-installed in the new N-Series by Nokia. And the application is rather memory consuming... it takes up more than 2 mb from your phone and you cannot install it in the memory card :-(.
Google Mail users can point their mobile browser to http://gmail.com/app to download a java client (its about 137 kb) and have it installed on your mobile. Once installed, have your username and password keyed in and click on sign in… its so easy. But there has been issues on its stability… I have been getting a lot of error in connection.
But the good thing about the Gmail client is, it has the key items in the command menu such as mark, search and etc… I find these features enjoyable.
But in cases where you don't want to download huge application or application for just one e-mail account, you can try one of my favourite application,
flurrymail
With Flurry, you can add multiple e-mail accounts, manage your PIM and some links to newsfeeds of your selection. It has a friendly interface and easy to use but most importantly, it compresses your mails and minimizes the data usage from your mobile.
I hope this segment helps those who have been wondering about e-mails through mobile. Have fun exploring.. there are also other applications such as MOVAMAIL, and TADGAP that you could try... but always be mindful that these activities uses GPRS/EDGE or 3G connection, make sure that you are on the right subscription plan from your mobile operator to ensure that you will not be getting shocking figures on your bill.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Instant Messaging on Mobile
Over the years, people are constantly seeking ways to maximise their online presence to be a part of their daily activities.
Personally, I have been in constant juggling in trying to keep up with the happenings and events with my friends and family all around the world, seeking online services offered by Skype, Yahoo Messenger and MSN Live messaging to bring down the distance and barriers of telecommunication (apart from the e-mails and blog sites). In the earlier days, prior to the wireless telecommunication development and mobile technologies, I have been subject to a sedentary lifestyle (mostly during the working days) ; forgoing other activities to make sure that I am connected to the fixed network through my PC. Then, I realized that there are more to life than me, my PC and my virtual social network.... technology is meant to close the gap of communication, not to keep you away from society... :-D
Most mobile phones these days are multimedia enabled and with internet access (either through GPRS, EDGE or 3G {some even have wi-fi}), allowing for third party applications to be installed for specific purposes.
Main thing to do, subscribe to the best data rate plan that suits your data usage, or else… you’ll see red at the end of the month when the bill comes to your mailbox.
Now…. There are several options to look into for enabling instant messaging services on your mobile phone, it depends on what application that you are using, features you want to incorporate and how much you are willing to pay for it.
My favourite is IM+ from shapeservices
It is an application that combines all my IM services (google talk, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, ICQ and AIM) into one. I am very happy with it that I bought the application for both my phones ( Nokia 9500 and Nokia 7610 – Symbian 80 & Symbian 60 os ). For Malaysians, you can get them at Mypdacafe.com with Ringgit pricing unless you want to pay for it in USD or EURO.
Here is a snapshot of the application :
IM+ is pretty easy to use, the interface is very much similar to the PC version, the only drawback is just the fact that it does not include skype.
For skype users, or those wishing to add skype into the list of IMs, here are some methods to do so.
EQO Mobile internet phone service EQO Mobile internet phone service establishes an online community based instant messaging services that integrates most of the IM applications including skype.
You will need to register your details online and then a configuration message will be delivered to your phone with the link to download the JAVA based application that you will need for your phone (downloading will incur internet connection cost to you). Then you will need to download a PC application with details of all your IM applications for you to log in.
What EQO does is just creating a symmetrical presence for the web and mobile, you will be accessing your IM applications from your PC through EQO website. So, at all times, your PC must be turned on and all IMs must be logged in.
Other alternatives for skype include :
Epyx mobile
Webmessenger
Vox
Each of the alternatives would have their own business model for you to consider in extending the features beyond the basic chat services. So, be sure to know what you need from the service before committing to the packages. Apart from that... you can just enjoy the basic features free of charge.
All in all, there are many JAVA based or symbian based applications tailored for specific IM applications or for a range of applications, I am not able to spell them out in this brief section. I hope this helps to those who just wanna get started on mobile IM and been figuring out what more they can do with the mobile services that they are subscribed to.
Have fun.
Personally, I have been in constant juggling in trying to keep up with the happenings and events with my friends and family all around the world, seeking online services offered by Skype, Yahoo Messenger and MSN Live messaging to bring down the distance and barriers of telecommunication (apart from the e-mails and blog sites). In the earlier days, prior to the wireless telecommunication development and mobile technologies, I have been subject to a sedentary lifestyle (mostly during the working days) ; forgoing other activities to make sure that I am connected to the fixed network through my PC. Then, I realized that there are more to life than me, my PC and my virtual social network.... technology is meant to close the gap of communication, not to keep you away from society... :-D
Most mobile phones these days are multimedia enabled and with internet access (either through GPRS, EDGE or 3G {some even have wi-fi}), allowing for third party applications to be installed for specific purposes.
Main thing to do, subscribe to the best data rate plan that suits your data usage, or else… you’ll see red at the end of the month when the bill comes to your mailbox.
Now…. There are several options to look into for enabling instant messaging services on your mobile phone, it depends on what application that you are using, features you want to incorporate and how much you are willing to pay for it.
My favourite is IM+ from shapeservices
It is an application that combines all my IM services (google talk, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, ICQ and AIM) into one. I am very happy with it that I bought the application for both my phones ( Nokia 9500 and Nokia 7610 – Symbian 80 & Symbian 60 os ). For Malaysians, you can get them at Mypdacafe.com with Ringgit pricing unless you want to pay for it in USD or EURO.
Here is a snapshot of the application :
IM+ is pretty easy to use, the interface is very much similar to the PC version, the only drawback is just the fact that it does not include skype.
For skype users, or those wishing to add skype into the list of IMs, here are some methods to do so.
EQO Mobile internet phone service EQO Mobile internet phone service establishes an online community based instant messaging services that integrates most of the IM applications including skype.
You will need to register your details online and then a configuration message will be delivered to your phone with the link to download the JAVA based application that you will need for your phone (downloading will incur internet connection cost to you). Then you will need to download a PC application with details of all your IM applications for you to log in.
What EQO does is just creating a symmetrical presence for the web and mobile, you will be accessing your IM applications from your PC through EQO website. So, at all times, your PC must be turned on and all IMs must be logged in.
Other alternatives for skype include :
Epyx mobile
Webmessenger
Vox
Each of the alternatives would have their own business model for you to consider in extending the features beyond the basic chat services. So, be sure to know what you need from the service before committing to the packages. Apart from that... you can just enjoy the basic features free of charge.
All in all, there are many JAVA based or symbian based applications tailored for specific IM applications or for a range of applications, I am not able to spell them out in this brief section. I hope this helps to those who just wanna get started on mobile IM and been figuring out what more they can do with the mobile services that they are subscribed to.
Have fun.
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