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First Impression: Samsung Galaxy S at ICS

So last week I was at ICS and after a couple of weeks ago I got disappointed by the cancellation of the launched by Telkomsel, I finally got my chance to check out the newest device by Samsung, the Galaxy S.

A brief specification of this device, it sports a 4" Super AMOLED display, 5 MP autofocus camera and the ability to record a 720p video at 30 frame per sec, FM Radio, Android 2.1 + TouchWiz 3.0 UI and of course the 1GHz Hummingbird processor.

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Telkomsel's AppZone

While iPhone users can enjoy almost all paid apps in Indonesia's iPhone App Store, it is limited or almost none for Android and BlackBerry enthusiasts to experience such luxury.

Both Android Market and BlackBerry AppWorld is still closed if accessed from Indonesia for their paid apps. There are 3rd party though, like Mobihand and Handango.

Indosat was previously announcing its own App Store but I haven't heard any news from them ever since. Telkomsel, in other hand, seems already taken one step ahead by unveiling its AppZone. Go to http://appzone.telkomsel.com from phone or computer.

Advertised in national newspaper today, AppZone contains not only BlackBerry and Android apps, but also Java apps that can be installed in most phones.

I believe this is good trigger for Indonesian mobile developers to finally published their creations and make money from it.

Telkomsel AppZone is exclusively available for Telkomsel subscribers. Unfortunately, when tried to send the link/app to a number, no SMS confirmation received, blocking user to obtain app bought. Don't know what's wrong with system, but hope that it will get fixed as soon as possible.

Indonesia's Telkomsel opens pre-order for Android's Samsung Galaxy S

Indonesia's Telkomsel finally unveils pre-order page for those interested to snap the latest Android phone of Samsung family, Samsung Galaxy S. The official launching will be held on June 29, 8 PM at Pacific Place Jakarta. There's no price plan revealed yet, but our coverage told that the recommended price will range IDR 6-7 million (US$666-777 with current rate). The price tag is set at IDR6,499,000 (US$721) with 6 months free 500MB data installment.

Confirmed: Indonesia's Telkomsel to bring Android (again) this year

Indonesia's Telkomsel used to be the first operator in Indonesia that offered Android product, exactly a year ago. The first in line was HTC Magic. It was quite good product, but with no GMS support and lack of Telkomsel willing on providing decent data package, the sales was quite minimum, if not considered unsuccessful. 

Indonesia's Telkomsel offers unlimited international data and BlackBerry roaming

Following the celebration of Indonesia's Telkomsel's 15th birthday this month, the largest operator in Indonesia, in term of subscribers, is launching unlimited international data and BlackBerry roaming in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and Hong Kong.

Applied only for postpaid KartuHalo subscribers, it costs IDR 50,000 (US$5.4) per day for BlackBerry roaming and IDR 150,000 (US$16.2) per day for data roaming, excluding taxes. It can be cheaper if you choose for 3-days package. 

Telkomsel brings Google Translate via SMS

Unintentionally I just got the information via SMS after reload my simPATI numbers that I use. That SMS content says there is Google Translate service is now accessible via SMS.

According to information, we can translate Bahasa Indonesia and translate to English as default by typing a sentence or word in Bahasa Indonesia and send through sms to 4664. Translations results will be sent via SMS. If you read this 4664 is GOOG, perhaps short for Google.

For other language dictionaries are also available, but we must enter the language code before writing the sentence that we wish to translate, as for the language codes currently available are as follows:
EN: English
NL: Dutch
FR: French
DE: Germany
IT: Italian
PT: Portuguese
ES: Spanish

Example usage:
DE: Aku Cinta Padamu
Then send to 4664 to get the translation in German language.

The SMS rates are Rp. 100/SMS, I think this is a good step fom Google to provide SMS Online Dictionary. Looks like this new service only available on Telkomsel in Indonesia. If there is among readers who know any operators in Indonesia who have supported this service, please inform to us

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Telkomsel iPhone 3GS launch

Photos from the launch of iPhone 3GS by Telkomsel at Plaza Senayan Main Atrium.

While the press conference has been delayed, the show floor is quite crowded both by the public and Telkomsel staff.

It's far from the lavish and exclusive launch of the iPhone 3G last March at Pacific Place but with the lowered pricing and being right in the middle of the mall, there's a different kind of enthusiasm.

Sent from my iPhone

Telkomsel Priority and Corporate customers get raw end of iPhone deal

Surprising news from iBox at Plaza Indonesia today when several acquaintances went in to buy Telkomsel's iPhone 3GS. Being long term corporate customers (10+ years) they expected to be able to purchase iPhone 3GS on the more affordable package plans.

Apparently it doesn't work that way. Priority customers have to wait until February 25, while Corporate customers may have to wait longer according to this printed email from Lucky Kurniawan, Regional Account Manager for Telkomsel. iBox employees were equally dumbfounded. They weren't informed until today about it. Turns out Priority means something else to the country's largest mobile provider.

According to iBox staff, around 15 people up until that time have left the store disappointed at not being able to buy the phones with the bundled postpaid plans. Neither the press release nor the marketing material mention anything about post paid subscribers having to wait at least until February 25.