Millions BMW Withdrawn from World Market

Frankfurt: BMW luxury carmaker attract 1.3 million cars from the world market. The withdrawal was carried out because the car is known for its perfection it's a problem with the battery cables in the trunk lid.

"In some cases, cover the battery cables in the trunk of this vehicle has a problem," said one of the BMW spokesman was quoted as saying by MSNBC, Tuesday (27/3).

Problems that can lead to faulty electrical systems, vehicle failed when the "starter" even cause a fire. The withdrawal includes the BMW 5 and 6 Series was created in 2003 and 2010.

Recall affects approximately 368 thousand cars in the United States and 293 thousand cars in Germany. In addition 109 thousand cars in the UK and around 102 thousand others in China.

BMW car owners are also requesting that the two series to check the condition of kendaraanya. Repair procedures in the workshop BMW partner will take about 30 minutes to an hour. The repair was not charged.

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Millions BMW Withdrawn from World Market

Frankfurt: Produsen mobil mewah BMW menarik 1,3 juta mobilnya dari pasaran dunia. Penarikan itu dilakukan karena mobil yang dikenal dengan kesempurnaan itu masalah dengan penutup kabel baterai di bagasi.

"Dalam beberapa kasus, penutup kabel baterai di dalam bagasi kendaraan ini memiliki masalah," kata salah seorang juru bicara dari BMW seperti dikutip dari MSNBC, selasa (27/3).

Masalah itu dapat mengakibatkan sistem listrik rusak, kendaraan gagal saat "starter" bahkan menyebabkan kebakaran. Penarikan itu meliputi mobil BMW 5 dan 6 Series yang dibuat tahun 2003 dan 2010.

Penarikan itu mempengaruhi sekitar 368 ribu mobil di Amerika Serikat dan 293 ribu mobil di Jerman. Selain itu 109 ribu mobil di Inggris dan sekitar 102 ribu lainnya di Cina.

BMW juga meminta pemilik mobil dua series tersebut untuk memeriksakan kondisi kendaraanya. Prosedur perbaikan di bengkel mitra BMW akan memakan waktu sekitar 30 menit sampai satu jam. Perbaikan itu tidak dikenakan biaya.

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Microsoft: Windows Phone will curb Android & iPhone

Beijing - Microsoft Windows Phone operating system sure can talk a lot of homemade. In fact, they are sure to beat the sales of Apple iPhone in the smartphone one of the world's largest market, China.

Yes, Microsoft's short-term targets set out Simon Leung, Microsoft's chief executive for Greater China. Their long-term target is to beat Android currently leads the market in China. Simon stated that an aggressive price tag will make Windows Phone handsets to gain market share is good.

"We will continue to lower the price. Our goal is number one. Aim to be number two is not the goal," said Tony who quoted from Bloomberg on Tuesday (03/27/2012). But he refused to call when the target will be reached approximately.

Microsoft partnered with several manufacturers to peddle Windows Phone, especially Nokia. Samsung, HTC, ZTE and LG also become their partner.

Planned, Microsoft will offer Windows Phone handsets in the price range of USD 158 which makes it much cheaper than the iPhone. In the Bamboo Curtain country, the iPhone on sale from USD 789.

China alone is projected to become the largest smart phone market in the world in 2012. More than 137 million smartphones expected to be sold there this year.

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HTC Mobile Phone User Data Endangered Missing

For users of HTC phones that put the data in HTCSense.com please alert. Because, during the period of repair, some data on the site danger of being lost.

Yes, by reason of the problem, HTCSense.com no longer store all the data users. Through his official website, HTC provides several ways for consumers to make backup first before being deleted.

"Until the new service is ready, HTCSense.com will be closed. If you use HTCSense.com to store contacts, messages, footprints and downloaded please call before 30 April 2012 or will not be accessible again," wrote the announcement of HTC, as they are received, Tuesday (03/27/2012).

HTCSense.com, a cloud service provided by HTC for their smart phone users. Similar to iCloud, the service allows users to store contact data, SMS, or phone call log.

This free service can also be used to track a cell phone or a function to forward short messages, email, and telephone. This feature is claimed to be useful when the user's cell phone left behind.

A bit disappointing really, HTC decided to remove user data when the repairs take place. Though a similar service providers can make improvements without giving effect to its users.

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'Sweetness' Android Ice Cream Sandwich Not Spread yet

Since its launch in October 2011, the distribution of the Android 4.0 operating system fairly long. Still a little gadget that can taste the 'sweet' Android nicknamed Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) is.

Indeed, in a recent report, the percentage of the Android 4.0 has reached more than doubled in recent months, but the number was not yet even reached 2%.

According to latest data released by Google, only 1.6% of all Android devices running the latest version. Furthermore, as much as 0.4% handsets are adopting versions 4.0-4.0.2 Ice Cream Sandwich, and 1.2% running version 4.0.3.

While the most popular version of Android is 2.3.3-2.3.7, which is the latest version of Gingerbread. Because 'Ginger Bread' accounted for 61.5% of devices running the Android platform.

Right behind is the Android "Froyo" or 2.2, which accounted for 25.3% of all active devices.

Android Honeycomb, version 3.0 to 3.2 which is only used for tablets, has reached 3.3% adoption rate. Meanwhile, Android 2.1 (Eclair) there are those who use up to 6.6%,

While most versions of 'old', ie Android 1.6 (Donut) and Android 1.5 (Cupcake) began to disappear because it only accounts for less than 1%. Thus quoted from TG Daily, Thursday (03/22/2012).

In January, it was revealed that only 0.6% of Android devices that sample Ice Cream Sandwich, indeed increased, but the increase is very slow.

Ice Cream Sandwich is one of the biggest update to Android, including features such as scan your face to unlock the phone and technology Near Field Communication (NFC).

The ball is now in the hands of Google. Until when they still had to delay spread of sweet delicious presented Android Ice Cream Sandwich to the gadget that is ready to adopt?

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Samsung Delays Ice Cream Sandwich for the Galaxy Note

United States - The owner of Galaxy Note must be patient to get to taste Ice Cream Sandwich. Samsung has yet to be presenting this new operating system in the Galaxy Note until the second quarter of 2012.

Thus, joining Note Galaxy Galaxy SII are also waiting for certainty when I can taste the 'ice cream'. Reportedly, the handset will get an upgrade at the same time.

In an official statement of Samsung, in addition to confirm availability for Galaxy Ice Cream Sandwich Notes in the second quarter of 2012, mentioned also that the update will receive the addition of Premium Suite software.

As reported by TechRadar, Friday (03/23/2012), the second quarter alone starting in April. Thus, users Galaxy Notes will not be too long waiting for it.

In Suite Premium Ice Cream Sandwich in this update will add some extra features and a series of multimedia applications that optimize the use of S Pen.

For example, the S Note, users can combine the results of the hand or scribble their notes with other digital content. Also in My Story, users can create digital greeting cards.

The distribution of the operating system, also known as Android 4.0 is indeed somewhat uneven and relatively long. Still a little gadget that can use it.

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Google Earth Mother & Child arrange a meeting of 25 Years Apart

India - A man from India was reunited with his mother after 25 years apart. He was aided by a map service from Google, Google Earth.

Twenty-five years ago, a man named Saroo Brierly was traveling by train. He fell asleep and the train was running in the wrong direction. When awake, she was already in place so far, which does not recognize.

At that time, Saroo was five years old. He's trying to reinvent their homes a long time, but failed. In foreign places, Saroo had experienced various adverse events, such as nearly drowning in a river or nearly kidnapped.

Fortunately, Saroo then accommodated by an NGO. Later, he was adopted by a couple from Australia who took him to the Tasmania region.

Now, Sarro aged 30 years and has become quite a successful businessman in Australia. However, he certainly does not forget its origins. He still wanted to return home and find his family.

"I still remember the town where I grew up, where I wandered the streets and face my family, I keep those memories," said Saroo who quoted from DailyMail, Tuesday (20/02/2012).

Saroo began to find his family, among others, with the help of Google Earth, free maps and a complete service from Google. "I spent hours and hours to find something that I might recognize," he said.

Finally, he found an area that fits perfectly with his childhood memories. That is a village called Ganesh Talai. He also flew there. It is true, in the village where he used to live.

Saroo was reunited with his mother, Kamla, and his brother, Kallu. His family claimed he was trying to find, but it does not work. Thanks to Google Earth, they can meet again. With his success, Saroo it also can help families who still live in poverty.

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Expand the Xbox, Microsoft embraced the Executive Sony

Enrich the features in the Xbox, Microsoft's software team bringing former executives of Sony to game software development division. Previously, Microsoft's Peter Molyneux who lost their mainstay in the gaming industry.

Is Phil Harrison, former Sony executive who is now joining the division selected Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB). Here, Harrison was appointed as Vice President and head of Lionhead studios.

Reported by The Inquirer, Tuesday (20/03/2012), Harrison has a focus in the European region and will lead the organization's European Studios Microsoft directly while in charge of increasing the number of strategic business partnerships for Microsoft.

"I am very pleased to join the senior team at Microsoft at a pivotal time for our industry," he said.

Harrison admitted impressed with Microsoft's long-term vision in the interactive entertainment market is growing globally. Since the old, Harrison also admire the wealth of talent, and resources on Microsoft technology.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Harrison is the Vice President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. He also worked at Atari, a company known for its legendary video game products and consumer electronics.

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This is the message of Da Vinci of Buried Secrets 400 Years

The archaeologists discovered a secret message hidden in a painting of Leonardo da Vinci. The message was revealed behind the walls of the Palazzo Vechio, an ancient palace in Florence that was founded in the 1300s.

Secret message that says 'seek and ye shall find' (Cerca trova) on a mural painting on the wall of Da Vinci. According to Dailymail.co.uk, Tuesday (13/3), the researchers turned out to reveal the secret message is referring to a work of Da Vinci's been missing since 400 years ago.

A miniature camera endoscope inserted into the wall in the Palazzo Vechio, and obtain samples of chemical pigments are also used in the Da Vinci painting Mona Lisa. Mona Lisa is considered one of Da Vinci's most phenomenal, which is assumed to have been destroyed by fire in the 16th century.

This invention makes possible a variety of researchers believe that the phenomenal work of Da Vinci has been deliberately hidden by other painters. The archaeologists began to investigate the murals in the Palazzo Vechio after an archaeologist to find the words, "Cerca trova '.

"These data are found are very encouraging," said researchers from the National Geographic, Maurizio Seracini. Although scientists are still in early stages of research, and is still much work to be done to solve this mystery.

In 1503, Da Vinci was commissioned by Piero Soderini Gonfaloniere painting 'Battle of Anghiari' in Hall 500 of the Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of government in Florence.

The painting commemorates the 1440 victory of the battle on the plains of Anghiari between Milan and the Italian League led by Republic of Florence. The Florentines present as an important force in central Italy, the Papacy and dominated Italian politics for hundreds of years.

Leonardo Da Vinci himself had a scene in the film industry, through the science fiction film called Da Vinci Code. The film tells how the secret of Da Vinci's paintings reveal about the person of Jesus in the painting 'The Last Supper'nya.

Leonado Da Vinci was an artist as well as the scientist who was born in 1452, the Enlightenment (Renaissance) Europe. His work along with other works of the Enlightenment scientists, like Galileo Galilei much opposed by the church at that time opposed to science. However, due to Da Vinci's scientific approach to using the art of making himself more secure than Galileo.

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XL: OTT Not a Threat, But New Opportunities

Jakarta - President & CEO of XL Axiata Hasnul Suhaimi suggested that the players of the telecommunications industry in Indonesia should immediately adjust to the times in order to avoid destruction.

"It is time for the operator in Indonesia began to explore cooperation with OTT players like Google, Facebook, and other content bundling in packet networks," he said in Indonesian ICT Outlook 2012: Resisting the Doomsday of Big Telco Players, at Balai Kartini, Jakarta, Wednesday (03/14/2012).

According to Hasnul, the presence of OTT service was inevitable. Instead of hostility, he said, the better they are towed. Therefore, the content services offered by OTT is interesting.

According to him, in global markets, the organizer who started the OTT already publicly offered mutual cooperation for all parties. In fact, he said, most OTT has also been willing to start negotiations to divide the profits to be earned.

"The growth of OTT should not be seen as a threat, but as new business opportunities. We must address this trend by making changes. For example, by moving the m-commerce, people familiar with selling online," he said.

"Then, the operator can do the infrastructure sharing to save costs, change the unlimited to limited scheme of data plans, collaboration with OTT. Even if necessary, transformed into a join operator OTT players as well," said Hasnul.

By building a joint network infrastructure sharing, Hasnul said, it may be more efficient by 40 percent.

"For example, if we construct two radio towers and base stations can be out money Rp 2 billion, well enough to get our two spend Rp 1.2 billion alone. Money that came out not just how, is important throughout a business awoke and enjoyed together," said Hasnul.

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Cisco: Operators Do not upset Because the OTT

Jakarta - The hustle and bustle of broadband services will not be like today if there is notsocial networking applications like Facebook, Twitter, and also service over the top(OTT) such as Google, YouTube, Yahoo, and others.

"The term young people today, make your life brighter," said Sales Director CiscoIndonesia, Ichwan F. Agus now argue about the fears of OTT, in Jakarta, Wednesday(03/14/2012).

"Industrial ecosystem has been formed by nature in which the content industry to provide value-added broadband subscribers at the same time and of course for operators," he explained further.

According to him, it is common knowledge, the main reason for novice users ofbroadband is to join social networking, because their friends exist in the world.

The reason is what causes the growth of broadband subscribers continues to grow,because the demand created by OTT assisted player.

"So, the operator with an investment in broadband infrastructure is a substantial portion of its investment, it is necessary to maintain collaboration with OTT players that can also be referred to as 'innovation engine' that makes broadband to life," advises Ichwan.

There are many opportunities for operators to increase the value of broadband servicesfor its customers without having to compete directly with the market being targetedconsumer market OTT player.

For example, how broadband services can be built to provide added indigo andincrease productivity for other industries, such as industry, banking, transportation, health, and education industries.

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Telkom Still Interested StarOne Acquisition

Jakarta - Telkom plans to acquire Starone, fixed wireless business unit Indosat, has yet to subside. Evidence, the assessment is still ongoing and has received the blessing of the Minister for SOEs.

Telkom president director Rinaldi Firmansyah indicated, it was still eager to acquirefixed wireless access technology based on code division multiple access (CDMA) it'scompetitors.

"We're still in the position of reviewing any proposed acquisition that would run the company, including business unit CDMA (StarOne) it," Rinaldi said on the sidelines ofIndonesian ICT Outlook 2012: Resisting the Doomsday of Big Telco Players, in Jakarta,Wednesday (14/3 / 2012).

According to him, the acquisition is part of the company's strategy to sustain organic revenue. Since three years ago, Telkom is heavily corporate action by acquiring several companies, such as AdMedika, Scicom, Infomedia.

Indeed StarOne acquisition plan has been spread since the beginning of 2011, but until the close of the year not done likewise. Rinaldi himself admits that they have not submitted a proposal to the Ministry of SOEs to the plan.

"Every study that will be realized must be submitted to the shareholders," said Rinaldi.

Still on the same occasion, President & CEO Harry Sasongko Indosat says it is open towork with any carrier to utilize its assets.

"We always review the possibilities that can be done with partners. Whether it's for activenetworks, the provision of content, or other," said Harry.

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Touch screen Xperia Sola its like Magic

Sola Xperia successfully steal the show with a touch screen technology is claimed to bemiraculous. Yes, without the need to touch the screen, users can navigate. Curious as to what does it work?

Sony Mobile Communications himself calls this technology as a floating alias touch thefloating touch.

Unfortunately, this is not a magic touch screen can operate throughout the menu. But maybe limited on the main page, as well as maximized for web browser menu. Even so, still,the experience offered is quite refreshing.

In the demo video shows that users can play on the homescreen wallpaper Xperia Solawithout the need to touch the screen.

This was continued when entered into the browser. Spotlight on a number of icons can be done with the touch of a float. Is quite subtle spotlight following the movements of the fingers. Well, when you want to go to the menu selected in light of new touch-screenXperia Sola.

Sony Xperia Sola himself placed in the mobile segment class. He carries a 3.7 inchdisplay with a resolution of 854x480 Reality, 5 megapixel camera, dual core 1GHz processor and operating system Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread promised to be updatedto Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

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Facebook ready to counterattack yahoo

Feud between Yahoo with Facebook related allegations of patent infringement seems to be more heated. Moreover, the largest social networking site that was ready to counterattack.

Previously, Yahoo dragged up into the realm of law on 10 charges of patent rights are violated. However, the site claims made ​​by Mark Zuckrberg have enough evidence toconfront the allegations.

According to the GigaOM technology site sources quoted on Wednesday (3/14/2012),Facebook has the rights to the patent claims alleged by Yahoo. Although it is not clarifiedin detail.

Yahoo was previously asked for a payment for patent licenses. Of the companies thatagreed to pay, just up the refuse. This is what makes Yahoo furious, and bring an action against companies that are pioneering it goes public.

If the threat is true, of course, Yahoo should be prepared to challenge the validity of the patent claims. Of the 10 patents at issue, only two were related to social mediatechnology. Most focus on online advertising, including methods to prevent fraud andtechnology customization in web pages.

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In China, Apple Not Helpless Against Samsung

Beijing, China - Samsung's market share in China three times more than Apple. In fact,as expected by analysts, this figure is still rising. "Apple will not immediately replace the Samsung in the near future," said an analyst with research firm Gartner, Sandy Shen.

Currently, the iPhone just got the 'cake' of 7.5 per cent of the total smartphone market share in China. Compare to Samsung, its main competitor is eating a portion of 24.3percent.

Telegraph reported on Tuesday (3/13/2012), to expand the market, Samsung aggressively approached China's telecom operators. Noted, there are currently three major carriers She led. While Apple is only working with two operators. Unfortunately, the iPhone is not compatible with China Mobile which is the largest mobile networks inChina.

As for Apple's latest partnership with the China Telecom, noted Shen was quite helpful.The reason, China Telecom is the smallest operator in China so that its range is limited.

To note, the China mobile market is the fastest growing industries in the world.According to Gartner, this year's estimated growth rate climbed 52 percent to 137 millionunits of mobile devices.

Of the total users of mobile devices with nearly 1 billion people in the Bamboo Curtain country, embracing the new Apple currently only about 34 percent.

However, there are also data showing the high demand for the iPhone. Despite notselling the popular Apple gadget, Bloomberg launched a China Mobile has 15 million consumers who use the iPhone but can only use it with WiFi 2G networks.

On a global scale, Apple is currently the king of beat Samsung smartphone vendor. But in China, are in fifth position.

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Western Digital Hitachi Complete Acquisition

Effective from March 8, 2012, Western Digital (WD) controlled almost the entireownership of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies with the value reaching USD 3.9billion.

Viviti Technologies Ltd (formerly Hitachi Global Storage Technologies) now only has 10% share, though they have the right to place two representatives on the board ofdirectors of WD.

The new WD will operate with WD Technologies (WD) and HGST as a wholly ownedsubsidiary. Reportedly the income of the two companies reached USD 15 billion in 2011.

As chief executive officer of WD, John Coyne, lead the new office with CEO SteveMilligan as president, Tim Leyden as chief operating officer and Wolfgang Nickl as chief financial officer.

"By having two successful companies and best talents in the industry, we hope toachieve great things as we build a new WD," said John Coyne, CEO of WD in astatement received detikINET, Sunday (03/11/2012).

According to IDC data disk demand will continue to increase 8.6% per year from 2011 to 2016, it is certainly consistent with the purpose of acquiring Hitachi WD.

"With an expanding customer base with significant and growing resources, the new WDis in a strong position to seize the opportunity to grow," added Coyne.

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iPhone Darting in Japan

Japan - For the first time iPhone successfully topped the best-selling phones in Japan.Success bulldoze all the local brands debuted during be some years before.

According to data reported by IDC Japan, in the fourth quarter sales of smartphones tothe iPhone controls 26.6%, more than all the local brands such as Sharp, Fujitsu,Toshiba, Panasonic and Kyocera that were previously in power.

Sharp who had been forced to lead was eliminated in third place with sales of about15.7%, Toshiba and Fujitsu-out second with 18.3%.

However, if the calculated total smartphone and feature phone sales in Japan during 2011, the iPhone still ranks third with a 14.2% rate, well below the 20.1% Sharp andFujitsu, Toshiba 18.8%.

Japan itself is a unique market for smartphones. In this country with mobile users whoprefer simple, waterproof, and which already features the 'digital wallet'. That is whywinning the bells and whistles greeted the iPhone by Apple.

The success of the iPhone that managed to overtake at the end of the year was allegedly due to the influence of the 'magic' iPhone 4S is so powerful in the country. Though this phone was launched in October 2011

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