There has been some news circulating in Youtube that a bigfoot was captured using an iPhone. A lady by the name of Samantha posted it on Youtube not long ago and the video just went viral and captured more than 600,000 views already. Well, is it true that bigfoot exist and was captured by the iPhone or it is just a hoax? …… iPhone Malaysia Bloggers went to investigate and has found this out.
The original video seems to have been removed by Youtube. Below is a re-production video by KXLY.com:-
Bigfoot captured on iPhone
From the video, iPhoneMalaysiaBloggers feel that it is definitely a “hoax”.
Why are we still putting this up then?
Well, we feel that there are many things that we can actually learn from this on the blogging or internet marketing standpoint.
As an internet marketer or bloggers ourselves, viral marketing is a very effective tool to get our websites or blogs to get traffic. If you have the right kind of news that can spread like wildfire and you posted into your Youtube channel and then onto your website or blog and when others start to share the stories around, there is a lot of traffic that can be generated to your website or blog.
This is the strategy that many people uses to get traffic to their websites.
In this case, it is not a “bigfoot”. We would call it a “fakefoot” but it does have some good lesson in it if you are planning to start your own blog or website.
Celcom has launched the iPhone 4 sometime last month. We have been getting some emails on which iPhone 4 packages are supposedly better or more attractive since their launch. So, we have decided to do a short review of the iPhone plans that are being offered by all the telcos in Malaysia. Let’s first review the newcomer to the iPhone 4 i.e. Celcom.
Celcom’s iPhone 4 package comes months later than Digi and years later than Maxis. Although, Celcom may be late, the iPhone market is still not saturated yet and there are many iPhone users who are looking at upgrading to newer models. Looking at the monthly sales volume of the iPhone, the market is certainly worth competing in. If Celcom does not offer the iPhone, certain segments of the market will be out of reach for them as some companies have decided to use the iPhone for their top management. So, although Celcom may be late, it is definitely still better late than never.
What are Celcom’s iPhone 4 packages?
table above is extracted from Celcom’s official iPhone Page on the 24th May 2011
What are the interesting features of the above Celcom plans?
1. 6,000 minutes of free(“bundled”) calls. This is great for a user who calls other Celcom users a lot. This feature also encourages the users to convert their family and friends to Celcom as well.
2. Low purchase price of the iPhone 4 with 24 months contract period starting at RM248 and RM538 for the Celcom Exec i248 Plan for both the iPhone 4(16GB) and iPhone 4(32GB) respectively.
What are Digi’s iPhone 4 packages?
table above is extracted from Digi’s official iPhone Page on the 24th May 2011
What are the interesting features of the above Digi plans?
1. Low monthly commitment fees especially after auto-billing deduction. This is good for the younger generation who do not need a high commitment plan.
2. No extra charge after monthly data usage. There will be no bill shock for this plan. i have personally known some iPhone users who gets bill “shocks” which is definitely not a very “shiok” feeling after changing to iPhone. iPhone is a smartphone and can do many things including auto-download information from the internet connection especially when
What are Maxis’ iPhone 4 packages?
table above is extracted from Maxis’ official iPhone Page on the 24th May 2011
What are the interesting features of the above Maxis plans?
1. No contract plans for the low iData plans. This may be good for existing users who do not intend to upgrade their iPhone.
2. Free iPhone 4 with higher commitment plans eg iValue 4 plans. This is good for high commitment users who do not mind paying a high monthly fees to get the iPhone 4 for free. This is also applicable for company lines which the monthly commitment fees are paid by company and the employees have to purchase their own phones. Using this plan, it will benefit the employees.
The comparison of the above plans are based on consumer packages that are available from the internet. These plans do not include any special packages that may be offered during “roadshows” etc. It is not easy to compare each plans and have the ultimate plan. All plans have their own uniqueness and strengths and are targetted to various segments of the community.
The introduction of the iPhone 4 by Celcom is certainly welcomed by the Malaysian folks who look forward to stronger competition and better pricing for the iPhone.
Mobile phones radiation is a common concern among many people and there have been many studies on the effects of mobile phones on our health. This posting is to make it clear on what are the things that we need to be aware of (for example. SAR, EMR etc) and how to make phone calls safely.
What is SAR?
A mobile phone’s Specific Absorption Rate or more commonly known as SAR, can be described as measurement of the absolute levels of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body while using the device. All mobile phones emit radio frequency power and the SAR differs by handset model.
For a mobile phone to get FCC authorization and be sold inside the usa, the maximum SAR level must be lower than 1.6 watts per kilogram. Within Europe, the amount is limited to 2 watts per kilogram, while Canada permits no more than 1.6 watts per kilogram. The lower the SAR, the better is the phone in terms of safety.
This posting is more for awareness only. We are in no way implying that mobile phone use is harmful to your health. In fact, iPhoneMalaysiaBloggers strongly believe that the radiation from the use of mobile phones in general is not harmful. Having said that, there are ways in which we can decrease our risks further by following several of the recommendations here.
Study abounds, presently there is still absolutely no definitive proof as to whether mobile phones lead to undesirable overall health effects in humankind. Although some reports have observed a potential connection relating to long-term (a decade or longer) mobile phone use and brain tumors, reduced sperm count, along with other health conditions, other studies have observed absolutely no such consequences. The technology will continue, and we’ll continue to keep track of the results, however it may take many years of thorough study before studies really confirm anything at all.
If you are concerned with decreasing your SAR exposure, it is possible to take a number of simple steps. You may sms rather than calling, make use of a speakerphone or ear phones whenever you can, as well as carry your mobile phone at least one inch from your body (ensuring the antenna is actually facing away from you). In case you are expecting a baby, it is best to refrain from carrying a mobile phone close to your belly. Some experts also caution against utilizing your mobile phone in areas having a poor signal because mobile phones produce much more radiation during those circumstances. Young children, with smaller sized and thinner skulls, ought to reduce mobile phone use, and people of all ages should not sleep with an active phone close to the bedside or underneath the pillow.
Purchasing a mobile phone having a lower SAR may make you feel more at ease, however, there is no guarantee that it is inherently safer. Also, note that although Bluetooth headsets emit much weaker radiation compared to mobile phones, there’s still a small amount being transmitted.
The SAR level listed in our charts represents the highest SAR level measured with the phone next to the ear as tested by the FCC. Keep in mind that it is possible for the SAR level to vary between different transmission bands (the same phone can use multiple bands during a call), and that different testing bodies can obtain different results.
The SAR values for the iPhones are as follows:-
Apple iPhone 3G : 1.38
Apple iPhone 3GS: 0.79
Apple iPhone 4 : 1.17 to 1.18
For other models of phones, you can either check the user manual to get the SAR reading or the check out the below website:-
When you make a call, the electromagnetic radiation(more commonly known as “EMR”) will be transmitted from your mobile phone antenna which is then received by the closest base station unit. The signal is then transmitted from the base station to the switching center in order to check the authentication of the caller and receiver. Thereafter, the switching center will transmit the signal to the closest base station to the receiver. The base station then transmit the electromagnetic wave to the receiver mobile antenna. Once this is established a call is successfully made when the receiver accepts the line. The 2-way communication connection is then fully established.
When the caller make a call or when the receiver receives the call, radiation is transmitted by mobile phones antennas in all directions. The energy is distributed around the antenna and most of it is lost in space. Some of the energy is projected to the base station while some is incident on the human body.
Below is a slideshow on how to make phone calls safely. Hope all of you will find it useful:-
Tips on how to use your mobile phones safely
Use a handsfree kit when calling
Do not use your phone over a long period continuously
Market Share Report for SmartPhone Sales in 1st quarter 2011
From the report, it is noted that Nokia still maintains its lead as the gloabal smartphone maker in the first quarter 2011 with 24.2 million smartphone shipped during the quarter. Comparing year on year, Nokia has in fact lost market share to second-place Apple. Nokia’s market share has dropped to 24.2% compared to 38.8% last year. Nokia has shipped only 12.6% more units compared to last year.
This is a small percentage increase compared to Apple who is chasing them very closely from behind. Apple has in fact done very well with in 1st quarter 2011 with a total shipment of 18.7 million units. This is a whopping increase of more than 100% compared to last year’s shipment of 8.7 million units. This is also Apple’s record number of units shipped in a single quarter to date. Apple’s sterling results and solid number of units shipped was mainly contributed by its triple digit growth in China as well as the launch of iPhone by Verizon.
With this report, it goes to show that the smartphone market is undergoing a rapid growth with most providers registering some very solid numbers. So, if you are not growing quickly enough, you will in fact lose market share which is the case for Nokia and Research In Motion(the maker of Blackberry devices).
Another notable observation is that, both Samsung and HTC have also turned in some very strong shipment numbers in this quarter with a growth of 350% and 229.6% respectively. This also goes to show that Android based phones are quickly gaining popularity as well.
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