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CA Technologies brings holiday to children from disadvantaged backgrounds

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Volunteers from CA Technologies host children as part of CA Together in Action initiative.

Glad to see the staff volunteers having as much fun as the children.

Glad to see the staff volunteers having as much fun as the children.

Following its donation to the Mainly I Love Kids (MILK) fund earlier this year, CA Technologies hosted the “Kids’ Day Out” event during the festive season at their new office in Collyer Quay.

“Every year, staff at CA Technologies offices around the world make the commitment to come together to make a difference to the lives of those who are less fortunate,” said Mr. Lionel Lim, President, Asia Pacific, CA Technologies.Volunteers had worked overnight to transform the premises into a fairytale carnival with different game stations featuring child slides, child-sized cars, a ball play pen, handicrafts and creative balloon art.

49 preschoolers, aged six years and under and from disadvantaged backgrounds enjoyed themselves, and were treated to a festive lunch.

The preschoolers are from Beyond Social Services, a partner of Mainly I Love Kids (MILK).

49 preschoolers, aged six years and under and from disadvantaged backgrounds were at premises of CA Technologies.

49 preschoolers, aged six years and under and from disadvantaged backgrounds were at premises of CA Technologies.

The company also invited staff to “grant” the children’s wishes which had been hung on a “Wishing Tree” placed prominently by their reception area.   All the children’s wishes were fulfilled.

New smartphones: Nokia Lumia 800 and 710

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

The first Nokia smartphones based on Windows Phone debut in Singapore. Lumia 800 (S$775 excl GST) will be available in Singapore this Saturday on 10 Decmeber 2011. Lumia 710 (S$505 excl GST) will arrive shortly.

Nokia Lumia 800, Windows Phone 7, S$775 before GST

Nokia Lumia 800, Windows Phone 7, S$775 before GST

Nokia Lumia 710, Windows Phone 7, S$505 before GST

Nokia Lumia 710, Windows Phone 7, S$505 before GST

Nokia kicks off Christmas vigil with a new beginning – the Nokia Lumia 800 promises consumers the best integrated social experience and fast Internet browsing, bringing content to life for the consumer.
Nokia Lumia 800 comes in vivid colours

Nokia Lumia 800 comes in vivid colours

Judging from my hands-on with the sleek looking gadget so far, it has every chance of fulfilling that promise.

From the few Windows Phone 7 smartphones available thus far, the Lumia 800 seems to deliver the best Windows Phone experience on the market.

The Lumia 800 comes with in vivid colours and is housed in a sleek, polycarbonate body with a 3.7 inch AMOLED ClearBlack curved display.

Containing Carl Zeiss optics, it offers users  an instant-share camera experience and HD video playback, and the best social and Internet performance, with one-touch access to social networks.

Here are the main tech specs for the Nokia Lumia 800.

Nokia Lumia 710 comes with interchangeable covers

Nokia Lumia 710 comes with interchangeable covers

For those looking for a more fun and personal device, the Lumia 710 comes with colorful changeable covers and is more affordable.

Here are the main tech specs for the Nokia Lumia 710.

Both models include signature Nokia experiences optimised for Windows Phone, including Nokia Drive, Nokia Maps and Nokia Music.

Nokia has also introduced the on-ear Nokia Purity HD Stereo Headset and the in-ear Nokia Purity Stereo Headset by Monster, intended to shoe-in a range of premium audio accessories to complement the Nokia Lumia range of smartphones.

ZoukOut with BlackBerry apps

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Are you one of 30,000 heading out to ZoukOut at Siloso Beach this Saturday night? You may find some of these BlackBerry apps handy to survive the 14-hour party.

Free BlackBerry app on App World: ShowerNearby

Check the weather with BeWeather Free in order to know when to start dancing towards the shelter.

Free BlackBerry app on App World: Let There Be LightThen, Let There Be Light will turn your BlackBerry smartphone into a multicolored glowstick that you can use to signal your friends or groove to the music.

Free BlackBerry app on App World: Shazam EncoreHear a familiar track that you must get your hands on? Shazam Encore will help you identify and buy the track online.

Free BlackBerry app on App World: ShowerNearby

Done with the party and looking for food? ShowNearby will tell you what’s yummy in the vicinity!

All of these apps are free and for BlackBerry smartphones. Shazam Encore is one of those free apps courtesy of RIM.