http://www.fonearena.com/blog The Mobile Blog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:36:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44862/sony-smartwatch-and-smart-wireless-headset-pro-announced.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44862/sony-smartwatch-and-smart-wireless-headset-pro-announced.html#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:12:00 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=44862 Sony has announced SmartWatch and the Smart Wireless Headset pro announced. The SmartWatch is a micro display for Android smartphones, to wirelessly and discreetly access calls, messages and applications. The Smart Wireless Headset pro is a Bluetooth stereo headset that also works as a standalone MP3 player and FM radio. The Sony SmartWatch is an 8mm thin and has 1.3” (128×128 pixels) OLED touch display with 9 distinct touch areas in a 3×3 matrix. It uses Bluetooth to communicate with the phone, and its dust and splash proof (supporting IP54). It also has Android Market that would let you download compatible apps for the watch. It has widgets for SMS, e-mail, call and music handling, Facebook, Twitter, time and date and more. It also comes with different colored wrist band or you can even use it as a clip. The Sony Smart Wireless Headset pro is a Bluetooth Stereo Headset that can also be used as MP3 player which supports MicroSD cards up to 32GB. It shows caller ID on call and has battery status indicator. It also has built-in FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack and offers up to 13h music playback. Both the SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro are compatible with ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44862/sony-smartwatch-and-smart-wireless-headset-pro-announced.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44322/jabra-supreme-bluetooth-mono-headset-launched-in-india.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44322/jabra-supreme-bluetooth-mono-headset-launched-in-india.html#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:10:28 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=44322 Jabra has launched Jabra SUPREME, their new Bluetooth headset in India. This is their first Bluetooth mono headset and it comes with Active Noise Cancellation technology that uses one dedicated microphone and an electronic chipset to generate an anti-noise sound to suppress the outside noise. This headset uses digital signal processing (DSP), proprietary Noise Blackout 3.0 and Wind-Noise Reduction technology with dual microphones in the boom arm tip that offers better audio quality irrespective of the noise environments they are in. Features of Jabra SUPREME Bluetooth mono headset Active Noise Cancellation technology removes ambient noise for the user wearing the headset Noise Blackout 3.0 dual microphone technology HD Voice technology for superior sound quality Voice Control for hands-free operation to make, answer, end, redial, ignore and reject a call (even call back). Voice Guidance that reads out contacts, low battery notification and more Multiuse - Connects to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously Streams media with A2DP. 24mm speaker for powerful sound Interchangable soft ear cushions for all-day comfort 6 hours of talk time and 15 days of standby time The Jabra SUPREME has a black leather finish and features a patented boom arm that ‘flips’, enabling users to power on and off by simply flipping the headset open and closed. It has an ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44322/jabra-supreme-bluetooth-mono-headset-launched-in-india.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43758/jabra-halo2-bluetooth-stereo-headset-launched-in-india.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43758/jabra-halo2-bluetooth-stereo-headset-launched-in-india.html#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:04:37 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=43758 Jabra has launched their HALO2, a stylish Bluetooth headband that allows the users to enjoy their music on-the-go and also attend the calls. It has AM3D Virtual Surround Sound 2.0 & Power Bass and proprietary Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones for crisp and clear music and call experience. It comes with Multiuse technology, enabling connection with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously and it could also be connected to non-Bluetooth music players with the bundled 3.5mm universal audio jack cable. It weighs just 79g. Features of Jabra HALO2 Bluetooth stereo headset Bluetooth 3.0 wireless technology with A2DP for wireless music streaming AM3D Virtual Surround Sound 2.0 and Power Bass AVRCP for remote controls (skip track, pause, etc.) Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones Foldable headband 8h talk time and 13 days standby time Micro USB charger It has touch sensor on the side that lets users adjust volume with the swipe of a finger besides a one-touch button to answer / end calls, skip tracks and play / pause songs without touching your mobile phone. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl-ZHD_X2Ow The intelligent power management or the intuitive on-off capability that saves on battery charge  by switching off when it is folded and switches itself on when it is expanded. It displays the battery as well as Bluetooth connectivity status on one side to ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43758/jabra-halo2-bluetooth-stereo-headset-launched-in-india.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43431/nokia-luna-bluetooth-headset-with-nfc-hands-on.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43431/nokia-luna-bluetooth-headset-with-nfc-hands-on.html#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:16:24 +0000 jonchoo http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=43431 Nokia has been a big player in the mobile NFC space, starting development long before Google seen the light. But for Nokia, it's not all about mobile wallets. They have recently a range of accessories with NFC built-in, designed to make pairing easier. The Nokia Luna Bluetooth headset is one of them, and I have recently had the opportunity to play with them at Nokia World 2011. The Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset features the most unlikeliest design of Bluetooth headset I have seen in many years, if ever. The Luna actually consists of two separate module: the cradle and the Bluetooth headset itself that docks in it when not in used. The cradle weighs in at 18g and the petite headset at a lightweight 5g. Charging is via the cradle, via a microUSB port. Using the Luna was simple enough. I was given a demo Nokia N9 handset, which has a NFC chipset built-in. Pairing the Luna was as easily as tapping the top of the N9 onto the bottom of the Luna's cradle itself. It could not get any simpler than that. Once the phone and headset has been paired (I was told the Luna can be paired with two phones ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43431/nokia-luna-bluetooth-headset-with-nfc-hands-on.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43052/jabra-street2-bluetooth-pendant-launched-in-india.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43052/jabra-street2-bluetooth-pendant-launched-in-india.html#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:30:35 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=43052 Jabra has launched their STREET2 Bluetooth pendant launched in India. This has urban dog-tag design that is splash proof and you could wear it with beaded chain or use the removable clip at the rear to attach it on your outfit. It also has virtual surround sound & power bass, featuring AM3D 2.0 technology. Features of Jabra STREET2Bluetooth Virtual Surround Sound and Power Bass (AM3D) DSP noise-cancelling technology (acoustic sound protection) for better audio output Features the latest Bluetooth 3.0+EDR Works up to 10 meter range Connect to two hands-free devices simultaneously High-performance earphones and noise-blocking ear-buds (3 different sized ear buds) 3.5 mm universal audio jack LEDs on the font to indicate the battery status or if the tunes have stopped playing Optional metal chain and removable clothing clip Auto pairing, answer/end call, voice dialling last number redial, reject a call, call hold/call wait, mute, quiet mode, remote control player using A2DP/AVRCP profile Up to 8 hours of music playing, up to 8 hours talk time and up to 9.5 standby days Here is a short video demo of the Jabra STREET2 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y9HRIkEiCc The Jabra STREET2 has multi-use capability to support 2 hands-free connections simultaneously, such as two phones or a phone and a tablet. It comes in white and black colors and is priced at Rs 3,799. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43052/jabra-street2-bluetooth-pendant-launched-in-india.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42308/review-jabra-freeway.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42308/review-jabra-freeway.html#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:30:07 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42308 Jabra is well known for its bluetooth audio systems. Recently the brand launched a new car hands free system dubbed the Freeway. We've had a chance to put it through its paces over the past few days. The Jabra Freeway is one of those gadgets which you don't realize that you need till you actually use it. The speaker system is on the larger side but never feels obtrusive. The understated design definitely helps in this regard. Some of the unique features of the Jabra Freeway are : Rich and crisp sound with 3 speakers and Virtual Surround sound Use your voice to make and take calls completely hands-free Announces the name of the incoming caller Voice Guidance gives spoken battery level, paring instructions and connection status Multiuse - Connects to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time A2DP streaming for playback of music, podcasts and directions from GPS applications Up to 14 hours talk time and up to 40 days standby time The front of the Freeway has four hard buttons which give very good tactile feedback. This is imperative as buyers will be using this device in their cars while driving and the buttons must have a reassuring feel. The clip connecting the Freeway to the visor is ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42308/review-jabra-freeway.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42295/nokia-j-bluetooth-headset-launched-in-india-for-rs-5570.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42295/nokia-j-bluetooth-headset-launched-in-india-for-rs-5570.html#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:50:38 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42295 Nokia has launched their Nokia J (BH-806) Bluetooth headset in India. This is an innovative headset that is the successor of BH-804 headset, and it comes with DSP noise reduction and has ultra sleek design with multi-function key with touch sensitive area. It also has adaptive volume adjustment and automatic call handling. When in standby mode, you can just take the Nokia J from its holder to attend a call, and it automatically powers it up, switches the Bluetooth back on, connects it to your phone and answers the call. Specifications of the Nokia J (BH-806) Bluetooth headset Dimensions : 47.4 mm x 12.5 mm x 6.4 mm Weight : 8g Operating range (maximum) : 10 m Rechargeable 115 mAh Li-Ion Polymer battery 1 hour Charging time (2.5 hours of talk time with 15 mins of charging ) Talk time (Bluetooth): 5 hours and Standby with Bluetooth: 3 months (ready-to-talk), 100 hours (switched on) The headset has received several awards for its superior design and quality that include, red dot Design Winner 2011, iF Product Design Award 2011, and International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase Honor 2011. This headset comes with ear buds of different sizes to suit your ears and supports all the phones with Bluetooth 2.1 with enhanced data rate (EDR). The Nokia J (BH-806) is priced at Rs. 5,570. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42295/nokia-j-bluetooth-headset-launched-in-india-for-rs-5570.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/39824/creative-d80-wireless-speaker-coming-to-india-this-july-for-rs-2699.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/39824/creative-d80-wireless-speaker-coming-to-india-this-july-for-rs-2699.html#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:34:11 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=39824 Creative has announced the Creative D80, Bluetooth wireless one-piece speaker in India. This has Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) so that you could connect your mobile phone, laptop, tablets or Bluetooth enabled music players such as ZEN Style M300 to the speakers. It was announced in U.S this may and has recently been launched. Features of Creative D80 Wireless Speaker Supports both A2DP and AVRCP profiles in the mobile phone, PCs and netbooks Operates up to 10 meters from the device Has powerful 3 inch drivers that provides full, dynamic audio Has Integrated AUX-In input to connect it wired devices such as MP3 players Pair it easily with the devices using Bluetooth button on the device and toggle between two paired devices There are also Creative Bluetooth transmitters for the PCs and iPod sold separately, that lets you stream music without any wires. This is cheaper than the older version of the Creative Bluetooth speakers D100 that was launched last year and operates on AA batteries. The Creative D80 Wireless Speaker comes in 4 attractive colors White with pink, blue or green grille or black with black grille and would be available across India by the end of July 2011 for Rs. 2,699. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/39824/creative-d80-wireless-speaker-coming-to-india-this-july-for-rs-2699.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36424/mobilefuns-stuckbuddy-giveaway.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36424/mobilefuns-stuckbuddy-giveaway.html#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:54:25 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=36424 Mobilefun which is one of the leading online accessory and phone retailers are currently doing a promotion on their site for customers. They are doing a giveaway of the Stuckbuddy accessory. It is basically a suction cup with a ball at the other end. It sticks onto any device and functions as a universal kickstand. All you have to do is enter BUDDY in the code section while making your purchase. The Stuckbuddy sells for 4.99 GBP separately. But now you can get it for free but the offer is valid only while stocks last. So head over to mobilefun.co.uk to make use of it. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36424/mobilefuns-stuckbuddy-giveaway.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36055/review-jabra-cruiser-2.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36055/review-jabra-cruiser-2.html#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:53:14 +0000 Michael Hell http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=36055 I have always been a fan of Jabra Products, ever since i tried one of their headsets a few years ago. Just recently i got in touch with them about testing some of their products, and i was pleasantly surprised that the people at Jabra and Namu-PR are a very nice bunch. I laid my eyes on the Jabra Cruiser 2, a hands-free solution for every mobile phone that supports Bluetooth. A big thank you to Namu-PR for that! The Cruiser 2 is a clip-on style hands-free speaker set, coming in a very nice black. On the front you have one giant call button, which serves to answer calls, as well as having multiple options like connect your new phone or switch between incoming calls. Left and right, are the volume keys. Underneath the Vol.+ key are illuminated indicators, which give you information about call, battery, connectivity and radio. Dominating the front is the big speaker, which is loud enough even if you drive faster! On the back sits a nice metal clip for the sun visor. I have tried and tested it numerous times and the clip never felt like it would come off at any time. Very good build quality ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36055/review-jabra-cruiser-2.html/feed 3 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31297/mwc-2011-jabra-halo-hands-on.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31297/mwc-2011-jabra-halo-hands-on.html#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:45:54 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=31297 Jabra , the makers of popular mobile phone accessories showcased their stereo bluetooth headset , the Jabra Halo , at MWC. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbHH3EONK30 ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31297/mwc-2011-jabra-halo-hands-on.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31288/31288.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31288/31288.html#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:24:23 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=31288 Jawbone , the popular accessory manufacturer brought out their latest bluetooth speaker system here in Barcelona. The Jawbone Jambox as it is called allows you to connect your phone to the device wirelessly and playback your music via the speakers. Go check out our hands on video with the Jawbone Jambox. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=povvxypE9XU It promises around 10 hours of music playback and it weighs about 300 grams. It's available in 4 colors Black Diamond, Blue Wave, Grey Hex and Red Dot and the price is $199 USD The sound quality from this device is awesome , but it's indeed a tad expensive. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31288/31288.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31255/mwc-2011-jabra-cruiser-hands-on-video.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31255/mwc-2011-jabra-cruiser-hands-on-video.html#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:22:39 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=31255 MWC 2011 saw the release of the Jabra Cruiser car speakerphone system. Look out for our exclusive hands on with the Jabra Cruiser after the break. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1fBEWNXoNY ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31255/mwc-2011-jabra-cruiser-hands-on-video.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31252/mwc-2011-jabra-freeway-hands-on.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31252/mwc-2011-jabra-freeway-hands-on.html#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:11:17 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=31252 Jabra announced a new bluetooth speakerphone system for automobiles over at MWC in Barcelona. Check out our exclusive hands on video with the system. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIGuCBZ29p0 ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31252/mwc-2011-jabra-freeway-hands-on.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31250/mwc-2011-jabra-stone-2-hands-on-video.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31250/mwc-2011-jabra-stone-2-hands-on-video.html#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:03:44 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=31250 We got an exclusive hands on with the just announced Jabra Stone 2. Check out our hands on video. We're putting the headset through its paces and will have our review up soon enough ! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwtidPEQ5RQ Here are the most interesting features of this bluetooth headset including the voice control Voice Control allows users to answer or reject calls by the use of the voice Voice Guidance – Tells who is calling, battery status, set-up and more Noise Blackout Extreme - Dual microphone technology for excellent sound Four ergo-designed Eargels(tm) for all-day comfort Available in 2 editions: Glossy and Leather Portable Jabra STONE2 Charger enables charging on the go Stream multimedia from your phone (A2DP) The headset sells for $129.99 in USA and promises 10 hours of talk time ! ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31250/mwc-2011-jabra-stone-2-hands-on-video.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/27510/sony-ericsson-launches-experience-packs-for-x10-range.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/27510/sony-ericsson-launches-experience-packs-for-x10-range.html#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:13:03 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=27510 Sony Ericsson has just launched three experience packs for the XPERIA X10, X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro handsets. They are bundles of accessories that will enhance your XPERIA handset. The three experience packs are: The Fitness Experience Pack XP110 comes with Sony Ericsson LiveView, Clip, Wristband, microUSB Charger and User Guide for the XPERIA X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro smartphones. The Business Experience Pack XP120 comes with Bluetooth Noise Shield, VH700 Handsfree, EC300 microUSB Cable, Wave Secure and Office Suite Pro applications for the XPERIA X10, X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro handsets. The Design Experience Pack XP130 is a package that comes with 3 Snap on designer covers for the XPERIA X10 Mini. You also get lanyards, charms and some applications. via Xperia X10 ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/27510/sony-ericsson-launches-experience-packs-for-x10-range.html/feed 2 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/26337/nokia-bh-905i-review-spoiler-its-phenomenal.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/26337/nokia-bh-905i-review-spoiler-its-phenomenal.html#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 06:59:51 +0000 Rita http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=26337 I'm sitting now, at the Costa coffee shop, with about 30 customers around, 3 tables nearby with heated discussions going on, and I can't hear a thing from them. It's like watching a Charlie Chaplin movie, I swear, people move, coffee machines go on and off, lips open and close, chairs are pulled away and back, and I don't hear any of it. I'm not deaf, I just have the Nokia BH-905i headphones on, and I'm loving every second of it. They're a review unit and I swear, this is the first time I feel that I don't want to send a review unit back. The BH-905i were announced during Nokia World 2010, back in September 2010, as a follow-up to the majestic Noise Cancelling Stereo Bluetooth headset that was the Nokia BH-905, and in this review, I will try to see how they measure up in comparison to their predecessors, as well as on their own. Headphone Tour If you've had the BH-905 in your hands, the BH-905i will make you feel right at home.  The BH-905i exude charm and superior build the moment you hold them. They're made from sturdy plastics, metal and high quality padding. On the top of the headband, ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/26337/nokia-bh-905i-review-spoiler-its-phenomenal.html/feed 6 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/26732/slide-out-qwerty-keyboard-for-iphone-4.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/26732/slide-out-qwerty-keyboard-for-iphone-4.html#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:52:13 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=26732 If you are a huge fan of Apple iPhone 4, and you are moving to it from a phone like the Touch Pro 2 or a phone with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, then it would be hard for you to use touchscreen keyboard on the iPhone 4, but don't worry because your problem has been solved . Presenting the Keyboard Buddy Case for iPhone 4, which is a case with built in Slide-out QWERTY keyboard, interesting isn't it? Well, that will make your iPhone 4 a little bulky, but the case will help you a lot. Check out the features of the case: Form-fitting shell designed to snap on securely to perfectly fit your Apple iPhone 4 Cut-out design for the touch screen so that you can keep the same tactile feel as using the Apple iPhone 4 without a case Conveniently designed to provide quick access to all of Apple iPhone 4’s controls, features, camera, and ports Integrated slide-out Bluetooth keyboard allows you to switch from the touch screen to a physical keyboard as desired Includes a USB cable to charge the integrated keyboard Bluetooth keyboard on/off switch allows you to turn the keyboard off when not in use to conserve battery power Finished with a ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/26732/slide-out-qwerty-keyboard-for-iphone-4.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/24013/plantronics-launches-discovery-975-bluetooth-earpiece-in-india.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/24013/plantronics-launches-discovery-975-bluetooth-earpiece-in-india.html#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:50:12 +0000 Siraj http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=24013 Plantronics has launched the new Discovery 375 slim and sleek bluetooth headset in India. The headset comes with improved audio experience with advanced AudioIQ2 and WindSmart technologies to eliminate noise in harsh enthronements. The AudioIQ and two microphones in discover 375  precisely capture the user’s voice and simultaneously cancel background noise. The Discovery 375 weighs just 8grams. It comes with charger case with which you can charge your headset on the go. The Discovery 975 includes two buttons of which one button is used for powering on/off and call answer/end and another button for volume control and mute. The Plantronics Discovery 975 has a retail price of INR 5499 and is now available in India at leading retail stores including Croma, Reliance, Gizmos, local retailers. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyXyssUswbQ [gallery] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/24013/plantronics-launches-discovery-975-bluetooth-earpiece-in-india.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/18831/exclusive-video-nokia-n8-operated-via-bluetooth-keyboard-and-mouse.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/18831/exclusive-video-nokia-n8-operated-via-bluetooth-keyboard-and-mouse.html#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:36:47 +0000 Michael Hell http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=18831 I'm sure you have already seen quite a lot of the Nokia N8's Features. I managed to get my hands on it again, and to be honest, the release date can't come soon enough. Top Notch hardware, phenomenal camera unit and a very noticable faster Symbian^3 made up for a great hands-on experience. Obviously, i won't talk much into the Software yet, since this is all in proto status. But trust me, its a lot faster than all other phones before. Symbian and Nokia show us with the N8 what is poossible without any high-end specs, which is a great thing. One thing that also comes as a first on the N8 is the Ability to connect Bluetooth Input Devices to the Phone - and work with it!! In our Case, me and Christoph (from Nokia Austria, thanks again) have used a Logitech Bluetooth Mouse and good ol' Nokia SU-8W, a Bluetooth Keyboard. How its done? it's as simple as connecting a BT Headset, enter Bluetooth Menu, search for input devices, choose, enter the 4-digit-code, done. Once the Mouse is connected, there is a small Mouse Pointer visible, and there you go. You can even use the right mouse button to ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/18831/exclusive-video-nokia-n8-operated-via-bluetooth-keyboard-and-mouse.html/feed 14 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/18182/sony-ericsson-vh410-vh110-2-new-bluetooth-headsets-as-extras.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/18182/sony-ericsson-vh410-vh110-2-new-bluetooth-headsets-as-extras.html#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:31:57 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=18182 Sony Ericsson has announced 2 new Bluetooth headsets and is calling them Extras which is a new name for Sony Accessories. The VH410 and VH110 are the latest addition to the Greeheart family of headsets. “As part of our Communication Entertainment strategy we have listened closely to consumers and their needs when developing our handsets and this ethos is no different in our accessories division.” Said Peter Ang, Vice President, Marketing, Asia Pacific region, Sony Ericsson. “We want consumers to experience their mobile phone to its highest potential and Sony Ericsson Extras will enable them to find the perfect accessory for their needs.” SE has divided its Extras or Accessories into four categories, Talk, Play, Listen and Go VH410 Design Colours: Red, Black and Silver Answer/end button: Yes Volume: Yes Wearing style: Over the ear Compatibility Bluetooth™ version: 2.1 Connector: Micro USB Talk/standby time: 10/350 VH110 Design Colour: Black Answer/end button: Yes Volume button: Yes Wearing style: Over the ear Compatibility Bluetooth™ version: 2.1 Connector: Micro USB Talk/Standby time: 10/350 Both these Bluetooth Headsets VH410 will be available in stores from August, 2010. Price is not yet revealed. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/18182/sony-ericsson-vh410-vh110-2-new-bluetooth-headsets-as-extras.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/15846/bluetooth-4-0-announced.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/15846/bluetooth-4-0-announced.html#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:19:51 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=15846 Bluetooth is a technology that has revolutionized the way we use our electronics. It's major use comes in mobile phones where we use it to send/receive data, listen to music wirelessly etc. Almost all new mobiles released have bluetooth functionality even some low end phones. This shows the extent of the usability of it. It can be said as a universally accepted mode of short distance data transfer. Bluetooth 2.0 has been the standard for most mobile phones for some years. Now we saw the announcement of mobile phones with Bluetooth 3.0. But with today's rate of technological progress, it comes as no surprise to see the announcement of Bluetooth 4.0. It is said to cover an area of 200 feet or approximately 66 meters. it is also said to significantly reduce the power consumption of a device. Bluetooth 4.0 should start coming out in devices by the end of 2010 starting with high-end devices. Mass market incorporating should be achieved through next year. Developers also believe that Bluetooth will soon start to replace IR (infrared) as the standard for remote controls etc. via ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/15846/bluetooth-4-0-announced.html/feed 4 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/11311/airlocksecure-your-mac-via-iphone.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/11311/airlocksecure-your-mac-via-iphone.html#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:50:36 +0000 Samrat http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=11311 How will you react when you see your Mac is been used by someone, when you went to pay  the bill or to toilet in a coffee shop, yes this will really frustrate you and for corporates it is like peeing on your bosses trousers. So you always have a option to set your Mac to ask you password after little inactivity, but what happens when you forget your own password, the answer is you are fired. What is it all about? Airlock is developed my M.H.A. Airlock allows your Mac to lock itself, plain and simple. Using your iPhone or iPod Touch, Bluetooth, Airlock determines whether you're near your computer. When you leave the room - poof! - your Mac locks itself. “And when you come back?” You guessed it: your Mac unlocks. You can also customize Airlock to perform specific actions as you come and go - have your computer talk to you, log-in or out of iChat, open any App and such. Setting it up Download Airlock and install it, see it in System Preference Switch on bluetooth on both Mac and on iPhone/iPod touch, bang!!! then it is ready up right there to serve your Mac. Is it any good Well it depends ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/11311/airlocksecure-your-mac-via-iphone.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8443/nokia-x6-photo-gallery-5800xm-comparison-bh-505-mixing.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8443/nokia-x6-photo-gallery-5800xm-comparison-bh-505-mixing.html#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:43:54 +0000 Rita http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=8443 Nokia's recently announced X6 music device might have failed to gain a lot of attention at Nokia World 2009, due to the spectacular success of the Nokia N900, and its limited availability with Comes With Music service, but it still is a great solution for those who want a nice capactive touchscreen, S60 5th Edition, and 32GBs of built-in memory. The X6 also has a GPS receiver, a good 5MP camera, a nice interactive homescreen with contacts, applications, email and calendar showing up, kinetic scrolling widely implemented, HSDPA internet speeds... Here are some comparison pictures next to its oldest sibling, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, showing that the X6 is a bit longer but the same width, and much thinner. Both devices have the same connectors and keys at the same locations in all sides, except for the X6 not having an external microSDHC port due to its already integrated 32GB memory. The X6 also doesn't come with any stylus, since its capacitive touchscreen doesn't function with styluses, but only with finger touches. Following, are a couple more pictures of the X6 with Nokia's newly announced around-the-neck BH-505 bluetooth headset. You can clearly see that both of these gadgets have a very similar ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8443/nokia-x6-photo-gallery-5800xm-comparison-bh-505-mixing.html/feed 10 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8862/atomic-pico-bluetooth-dongle-can-it-get-any-smaller.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8862/atomic-pico-bluetooth-dongle-can-it-get-any-smaller.html#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:36:24 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=8862 You might have seen various bluetooth dongles over the years, ranging from the size of a thumb to the size of of a finger nail the Atomic Pico Bluetooth Dongle goes one step further and fits right into your usb port seamlessly The device comes in a fairly large package considering its dimensions. It supports Windows XP and Vista. We managed to get it working on Win7 and Mac too. Sorry Linux folks ! By the way It's the smallest bluetooth dongle in the world! The Atomic Pico Bluetooth Dongle from MobileFun costs 8.95 pounds and supports the following Mobile Phone Software: Nokia PC Suite Sony Ericsson PC Suite Samsung Easy Studio Motorola Phone Tools, and many more! Incase you don’t have bluetooth on your laptop or you want to turn you desktop into a bluetooth hub and say goodbye to data cables, this bluetooth is highly recommended ! The dongle will cost around Rs.700 in India ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8862/atomic-pico-bluetooth-dongle-can-it-get-any-smaller.html/feed 2 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8235/nokia-n97-works-with-the-apple-wireless-keyboard.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8235/nokia-n97-works-with-the-apple-wireless-keyboard.html#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:21:33 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=8235 I personally love the tilt angle of the screen on the N97. Its perfect for reading tweets and messages when you are at work. But one problem with typing on the N97 ( until the v2.0 software update coming out soon) is the requirement to press two keys to get number entered. I ve been spoilt by QWERTY phones like the E71 and Blackberries , so I have never been a huge fan of T9 mode. So i decided to test the my lovely Apple wireless keyboard with the Nokia N97 and the great news is that it Works ! Imagine the power of a computer keyboard on a phone ! My word count on the N97 hit an all time high and I could literally type a whole bunch of stuff really fast . Next time , we live-blog or tweet from any event , expect us to carry this lethal combination. The phone detects the keyboard out of the box but to get pairing working you need to install this application from Official Application from Nokia Website http://bit.ly/n97wkbd It’s actually an old application and does not support the N97 officially. ( you might get a device not supported kind of error ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8235/nokia-n97-works-with-the-apple-wireless-keyboard.html/feed 2 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7903/nokia-bh-905-bluetooth-headset-live-pics.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7903/nokia-bh-905-bluetooth-headset-live-pics.html#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:24:27 +0000 Team FoneArena http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=7903 The Nokia BH-905 is a groundbreaking Stereo bluetooth headset and it comes fully loaded for its premium price tag . The headset is compatible with an wide variety of devices and can even be used on the Airplane if you want to ditch the lackluster ones provided by the Airlines who are always on the Cost-cutting mode.  We have already elaborated a lot about this flagship bluetooth accessory from Nokia. Now enjoy the pics after the jump. We have a video coming up soon. Controls and Operating keys Multifunction key for power on/off, answer/end, voice dial, and redial Volume up Volume down Play/pause Next track Previous track Active noise cancelling on/off Connectors Supported 3.5 mm Nokia AV connector Supporting adapters for: - 2.5 mm Nokia AV connector - Standard 3.5 mm jack - Standard 6.3 mm jack - Standard airplane jack Package contents Here is the retail box which the headset comes in. There are loads of pins including 2.5mm 3.5mm. The charger is not seen in the box as its busy charging another headset. Here are the contents according to the official specs Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905 Nokia Carrying Case CP-298 Nokia Audio Cable CA-143U with 3,5mm Nokia AV connector (~1,2m) Nokia Extension Audio Cable CA-144U (~1,7m) Nokia AV Adapter AD-52 for 2.5 mm Nokia AV Nokia Audio Adapter AD-63 ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7903/nokia-bh-905-bluetooth-headset-live-pics.html/feed 9 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7380/video-nokia-bluetooth-stereo-headset-bh-505.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7380/video-nokia-bluetooth-stereo-headset-bh-505.html#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:33:07 +0000 Team FoneArena http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=7380 The Nokia BH-505 is a Bluetooth Stereo Headset which brings a totally new design to Nokia's Bluetooth accessories range. It weighs only 36 grams and fits nicely behind your ear. Its sweat and splash resistant so you can wear it bravely during your daily trip to the  gym or while jogging Nokia BH-505 Video Hands on httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2GZMYYeDzk You can either use the  in-ear or intra--concha earbuds which come in three different sizes for great audio quality and perfect fit.It promises 10 hrs of talktime and 8hrs of music playback time. Nokia BH-505 Price This stylish mobile accessory comes at a price of Rs.4200 or 60 euros approx. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7380/video-nokia-bluetooth-stereo-headset-bh-505.html/feed 15 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/6708/nokia-bluetooth-stereo-headset-bh-905-the-flagship-headset-from-nokia.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/6708/nokia-bluetooth-stereo-headset-bh-905-the-flagship-headset-from-nokia.html#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:01:25 +0000 Rishminder http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=6708 We have all in the past heard about the flagship phones from Nokia and all of those have been covered here on Fonearena but about two and a half months ago Nokia had announced a new stereo bluetooth headset-The BH-905. Nokia had called this headset a Flagship headset. So to check out what makes this headset different from their earlier products that this has been given the flagship status we checked out the product sites and thought to share this with you as BH-905 can be a great accessory with your mobile phone or that matter any portable device having A2DP bluetooth support or a 3.5mm plugin jack. This headset as described by Nokia on their Conversations blog is "a different beast that has been engineered and crafted into what can only be described as a flagship headphone accessory". The headset is high on active noise cancellation technology so much so that Nokia call themselves the technology leaders, the first company in the world to bring this technology to the consumers. So how is the Noise cancellation technology in this product different from other products in the market?? well the very same question arose in my mind and here's how it ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/6708/nokia-bluetooth-stereo-headset-bh-905-the-flagship-headset-from-nokia.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/973/real-bluetooth-virtual-keyboard-live-pics.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/973/real-bluetooth-virtual-keyboard-live-pics.html#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:25:28 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/03/16/real-bluetooth-virtual-keyboard-live-pics.html In case you feel the need for a full keyboard on your mobile phone and you don't have that QWERTY keypad on your handset then this Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard might seem attractive to you ! The Device works over Bluetooth and an Infrared Beam .. You need to pair this device to your mobile phone as  a Bluetooth keyboard and you can place it on a flat surface  and Voila ! a full virtual keyboard at your disposal .. This cool bluetooth virtual keyboard is manufactured by iTech  and they claim it to be the world first bluetooth virtual keyboard. Key Specs Bluetooth specification v1.1 class 2 Supports Bluetooth HID and SPP profiles Detection rate of up to 400 characters per minute Battery capacity: up to 120 minutes continuous typing Dimensions: 90 x 34 x 24mm This Virtual keyboard will set you back by just Rs.7500 atleast in HelloWorldChennai   ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/973/real-bluetooth-virtual-keyboard-live-pics.html/feed 2