Nokia to cut 450 jobs worldwide: Nokia, the world’s leading mobile phone maker, said Tuesday it planned to cut some 450 jobs globally as it reorganizes its services unit. Many of these changes will also help Nokia to realize cost-efficiencies in a number of areas and will thus streamline operations in many of its Services entities, “the statement noted. Nokia has said that it would provide  more opportunities for third party developers and other partners to “create compelling services” for users.

LG Electronics unveils X110 Netbook: LG Electronics, global leader and technology innovator, provides the LG Netbook X110 equipped with Quran software and with the benefits of better, faster access to information and communications technology. President of LG Electronics Gulf FZE, HS Paik said this would encourage parents to purchase this Laptop and to keep their children on the right religious track. He said students could now have a transportable e-Quran that they could carry with them wherever they go. The software provides e-Quran in 10 different languages. Recitation of the Holy Quran is by Sheikh Abdul Rehman Sudas. This innovative X110 is the result of our efforts to realise this vision. The 3G embedded and stylish X110 will provide customers with a totally new concept in mobile telecommunications and will be available in the market by end of May.