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/45319/native-code-support-for-more-languages-coming-to-windows-phone.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45319/native-code-support-for-more-languages-coming-to-windows-phone.html#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:57:07 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45319 Windows Phone fansite , WPSauce , reporting live from the Windows Phone Dev Camp in India says that future versions of Windows Phone will support upto 120 languages. Equally interesting is the news that C++ native code support will be coming to Windows Phone in the near future. The news comes from Microsoft developers and speakers during the Q&A at the event. While still far from confirmed , we find the news believable given Microsoft's goal to infiltrate the volume segment. Microsoft has also been very active in their support for developers who have been clamoring for native code support. Sadly it is still unknown whether these advances will be additions to the Tango release or Windows Phone Apollo scheduled for late this year. [ WP Sauce ] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45319/native-code-support-for-more-languages-coming-to-windows-phone.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44970/microsoft-signs-patent-agreement-with-lg-for-android-and-chrome-devices.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44970/microsoft-signs-patent-agreement-with-lg-for-android-and-chrome-devices.html#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:53:27 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=44970 Microsoft has announced that they have signed a patent licensing agreement with LG that covers LG mobile phones, tablets and other electronics running on Android and Chrome OS Platform.  Microsoft has already signed agreement with others Android and Chrome OS OEMs such as  HTC, Samsung and Acer and 7 others, and LG is the 11th company to join the club. More than 70 percent of the Android phones sold in the United States are now covered by such agreements according to Microsoft and it would also earn revenue for them. Microsoft and LG Sign Patent Agreement Covering Android and Chrome OS Based Devices Agreement provides broad coverage under Microsoft’s patent portfolio. REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 12, 2012— Microsoft Corp. and LG Electronics have signed a patent agreement that provides broad coverage under Microsoft’s patent portfolio for LG’s tablets, mobile phones and other consumer devices running the Android or Chrome OS Platform. The contents of the agreement have not been disclosed. “We are pleased to have built upon our longstanding relationship with LG to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. Together with our 10 previous agreements with Android and Chrome OS device manufacturers, including HTC, Samsung and Acer, this agreement with LG means that more than 70 percent of ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44970/microsoft-signs-patent-agreement-with-lg-for-android-and-chrome-devices.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44779/microsoft-reveals-full-changelog-for-release-8107.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44779/microsoft-reveals-full-changelog-for-release-8107.html#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:02:37 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=44779 The latest update hitting Windows Phone 7 devices around the world is the  7.10.8107.79 . The release aims to fix a lot of problems plaguing current users. The full changelog is below but the biggest fix seems to be the disappearing keyboard bug. This is something which every WP7 user has faced at one point or the other and is very irritating. Several fixes to the mail client have also been pushed. Changelog: On-screen keyboard. Fixes an issue to prevent the keyboard from disappearing during typing. Email. Fixes a Google mail syncing issue. Location. Fixes a location access issue. With this fix, the Me feature in the People Hub sends anonymous information about nearby Wi-Fi access points and cell towers to Microsoft only if you agree to allow the Check In function to access and use location information. Security. Revokes digital certificates from DigiCert Sdn Bhd to address an encryption issue. Email threads. Fixes an email issue related to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. With this fix, when you reply to or forward a message, the original message is now included in your response. Voicemail. Fixes a voicemail notification display issue that occurs on some European and Asian networks under certain conditions. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44779/microsoft-reveals-full-changelog-for-release-8107.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44712/nokia-and-microsoft-to-introduce-lumia-900-in-the-u-s-with-a-bang.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44712/nokia-and-microsoft-to-introduce-lumia-900-in-the-u-s-with-a-bang.html#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:48:43 +0000 Ajit Pillai http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=44712 Windows phone is not very popular, but we all know that Nokia has taken up Windows Phone as it's primary O.S and marketed the Lumia 800, their first Windows Phone without any boundaries. From deadmau5 concerts in London to free Xbox, Lumia taxis in India. We can see that Nokia is serious about these devices and are trying to make Windows Phone popular, well the Nokia Lumia 900 is on it's way to U.S and will be the first flagship device to enter the American shores after many years of absence in the American market. Nokia and Microsoft have decided to raise the bar in marketing their mobile phones, they spent loads of money in marketing the Lumia 800, I am not sure if their sales were great and whether the marketing has paid off or not but I am sure that many people have used Windows Phone and aware of  Windows Phone Operating System and Nokia's devices. I myself experienced the Lumia 800 at a mall where the Lumia promoters performed a flashmob to  get attention of all the people to their stall in which they were promoting the device. Well, we had the Verge telling it's readers that the Lumia ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44712/nokia-and-microsoft-to-introduce-lumia-900-in-the-u-s-with-a-bang.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44324/onenote-1-3-released-for-ios.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44324/onenote-1-3-released-for-ios.html#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:56:35 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=44324 OneNote is an application that is extremely useful to keep a tab on your daily tasks. Microsoft has released OneNote 1.3, just in time for the holidays. The update now brings the application to the larger screen iPad as well. Here are the changes and improvements in the new version: Support for iPad and iPad 2 Localization into several new languages and markets Tabbed user interface Quick note creation in the Unfiled Notes section Table rendering Improved Windows Live sign-in experience Option to sync notebooks only over a Wi-Fi connection Integrated upgrade option OneNote works on any of the following devices with iOS 4.3 or later: iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 iPhone 4S iPad iPad 2 You are also required to have a Windows Live account notebook storage in the cloud via Microsoft SkyDrive. If you do not have one, you can simply create one for free. Pricing OneNote allows you to download and use the application for free upto 500 notes beyond which you will have to upgrade to: OneNote for iPhone at $4.99 for unlimited use OneNote for iPad at $14.99 for unlimited use If you choose not to upgrade, you can still edit and view your existing notes but you will not be able to create new ones. source ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44324/onenote-1-3-released-for-ios.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44320/microsoft-admits-windows-phone-7-5-lacks-nfc-support.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44320/microsoft-admits-windows-phone-7-5-lacks-nfc-support.html#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:32:15 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=44320 Microsoft has just made a correction to a statement they previously made. It seems that Windows Phone 7.5 does indeed lack support for NFC. Last week, Will Coleman (Developer Evangelist and Product Manager at Microsoft UK) stated that Windows 7.5 does support NFC and that OEM manufacturers can enable it if required. The statement has now been corrected by a Microsoft spokesperson who stated that Windows Phone 7.5 does not support NFC but Microsoft expects NFC enabled Windows devices to ship within the next year. Microsoft currently holds around 14 NFC related patents and they have promised to bring support for NFC and more hardware choices to Windows Phone in 2012. source ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44320/microsoft-admits-windows-phone-7-5-lacks-nfc-support.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44192/whats-on-my-nokia-lumia-800-windows-phone.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44192/whats-on-my-nokia-lumia-800-windows-phone.html#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:14:09 +0000 Michael Hell http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=44192 I have been using Windows Phone for roughly 6 months now and yes, I really like it. WP, although not perfect, has some features that really got me. There is room for improvement, and I'm perfectly happy in going that route, watching it grow and evolute. After the rather mediocre HTC Trophy I'm now using the Nokia Lumia 800, which simply is the best Windows Phone out there, period. One of the discussion points I have always faced, has been "but there are no apps on Windows Phone". Well, i call it nonsense here. The Windows Phone Marketplace is constantly growing, and is getting filled with not only apps from the known brands, but also quality 3rd party applications, with some really cool ideas. Since people are still learning and are getting into Windows Phone since Nokia has joined the party, I thought it'd be a nice idea to put all my currently installed apps together, and wrap them up into a nice post. Ready? Here we go: Rowi Rowi from Hidden Pineapple is simply said, one of the best Twitter clients available for Windows Phone. It perfectly adapts the Metro Interface, sports a ton of features, including Auto Name Complete, photo uploading, ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44192/whats-on-my-nokia-lumia-800-windows-phone.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43940/nokia-lumia-800-sim-free-stocks-arriving-on-december-1-in-uk.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43940/nokia-lumia-800-sim-free-stocks-arriving-on-december-1-in-uk.html#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:13:40 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=43940 The first Nokia Windows Phone went on sale in the UK few days back in the UK and few other countries . (Read  our Nokia Lumia 800 Review). But looked like it was available in limited stores and more easily on a contract. Now online retailer has announced that SIM-Free / Unlocked units of the Lumia 800 will arrive on December 1st in the UK compared to the January 2012 timeframe announced previously. The Nokia Lumia 800 is priced at 369 british pounds/ Rs.30000 approx /  575 USD (excluding VAT) on Clove and pre-orders are currently underway.  The handset is expected to hit India is mid-December for a similar price tag. But if you want to get yourself a Lumia 800 really soon, you could give Clove a try. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43940/nokia-lumia-800-sim-free-stocks-arriving-on-december-1-in-uk.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43482/build-apps-and-win-windows-phones-with-microsofts-i-unlock-joy-program.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43482/build-apps-and-win-windows-phones-with-microsofts-i-unlock-joy-program.html#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:17:29 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=43482 Microsoft has launched new I unlock Joy a unique Application Program in India that would let technology professionals, women developers and students to win Windows Phones. This contest is a great chance for the women and students to bring out the creativity and it also offers the developers to establish a substantial position in their business. In the Developer's offer there are 3 categories In the submit and receive category, a registered participant need to submit 3 qualified Windows Phone Application in the Marketplace that are distinct and of non-trivial utility value for the Application User and they would get a chance to receive a Windows Phone. In the port 2 apps and receive category, a registered participant submitting 2 qualified Windows Phone Applications in the Marketplace which are ported from existing Android or iPhone Applications get to receive a Windows Phone. In the Women Special Category, the first 100 registered Woman Developers who submit 1 qualified Windows Phone Application each in the Marketplace qualify to receive a Windows Phone each. The applications can be based on Entertainment, Fashion, Leisure, Sports, Recreation or Travel themes. In the Student offer the student developers will receive a Merit Certificate, a Windows Phone T-Shirt and a 2GB USB Flash Drive ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43482/build-apps-and-win-windows-phones-with-microsofts-i-unlock-joy-program.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42797/microsoft-launches-windows-phone-7-5-in-india.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42797/microsoft-launches-windows-phone-7-5-in-india.html#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:56:14 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42797 Microsoft has launched Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) in India that has new Metro UI, Live Tiles and Hubs. The application icons have been replaced by Live Tiles on the Windows Phone start screen that offers real-time updates from the Web such as news,  applications,  appointments or the status of friends. There are hubs that offer integrated experience by offering related content such as images, games, office etc. into a single view. Features of Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) People Hub -Post updates to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Windows Live in one step Groups - Create Groups, pin your top Groups to Start to see everyone's latest status updates and to send quick texts, emails, or IMs to the whole Group. Threads - Start with a text, and finish in Facebook or Messenger chat (or vice versa). The whole conversation stays in one thread Internet Explorer Mobile - It features hardware acceleration for faster, smoother web browsing Multitasking - Switch between open ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42797/microsoft-launches-windows-phone-7-5-in-india.html/feed 2 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42623/microsoft-canada-mentions-nokia-sabre-2nd-nokia-windows-phone-device.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42623/microsoft-canada-mentions-nokia-sabre-2nd-nokia-windows-phone-device.html#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:11:40 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42623 Over at the Microsoft Canada page under the Windows Phone Mango app challenge , MS seems to have accidentally posted the name and some details of Nokia's upcoming Windows Phone devices. “The type of Windows Phone 7.5 will vary and will be selected at Microsoft’s choosing (examples include Samsung Yukon, Samsung Wembley, NOKIA Searay and NOKIA Sabre). Wireless carrier and wireless service not included. Activation terms and conditions are at the sole discretion of the phone manufacturer and wireless carrier.” WP Central  reports that the phone will come with a micro SIM slot and a 3.7" display. This could be a slightly lower end WP Mango device by Nokia. More information is expected regarding the same at Nokia World , the Espoo based company's annual event. FoneArena will be reporting live from the event. [Via - WP Central] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42623/microsoft-canada-mentions-nokia-sabre-2nd-nokia-windows-phone-device.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42503/microsoft-experimenting-with-modular-hardware.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42503/microsoft-experimenting-with-modular-hardware.html#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:52:13 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42503 If the latest patents awarded to Microsoft are to be believed then the company might be working on modular hardware for its Windows Phone based smartphones. The patent shows how a slide out bay might be used to hotswap between a gamepad , keyboard and even a rechargeable battery pack. Some of the modules could even function wirelessly. One such use case scenario mentioned is that of a screen which works as a wireless handset or a media remote. Can we expect some of these innovations make their way to the Nokia , WP7 partnership ? We sure do hope so as Nokia is known for making really good hardware. [Via - Unwired View] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42503/microsoft-experimenting-with-modular-hardware.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42343/whatsapp-coming-to-windows-phone-7.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42343/whatsapp-coming-to-windows-phone-7.html#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:03:15 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42343 One of the most popular cross platform messaging services ie WhatsApp is finally making its way over to Windows Phone 7.5 which is also known as Mango. WhatsApp sent across a cryptic message via its official Twitter channel which indicated that it was working on an app for Mango. WMPowerUser has also managed to obtain screenshots of the upcoming service. The messaging service makes full use of Metro UI making it look like a native app. The application is expected to be launched very soon. WhatsApp enables unlimited messaging across iPhone , Blackberry , Android , Symbian and WP7 platforms. [Via - WM Power User] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42343/whatsapp-coming-to-windows-phone-7.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42280/windows-phone-mango-coming-next-week.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42280/windows-phone-mango-coming-next-week.html#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:37:28 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42280 If the Windows Phone Dev Podcast is to be believed then we can expect the WP7 Mango roll out to begin sometime next week. The awaited update brings major improvements with the biggest being support for multitasking. The podcast states "next week is going to be a big week for Windows Phone. We have been told by various sources that Mango will be dropping and the final tools will be dropping for developers, so that would be interesting and something to look forward to" and while this is not a confirmation , Microsoft has already issued the RTM build of Mango. [Via - PocketNow] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42280/windows-phone-mango-coming-next-week.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42252/metropack-homebrew-directory-comes-to-wp7.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42252/metropack-homebrew-directory-comes-to-wp7.html#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:51:19 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42252 The Windows Phone 7 homebrew scene is in its nascent stages. Jailbreaking is not easy and the benefits few. All this could soon change as developer ZeBond unveils his MetroPack application. Styled after Cydia  , the repository based homebrew store for the iPhone , the application will let users easily deploy unofficial apps to developer unlocked devices. The planned feature set includes : Ability to deploy XAP packages to the connected device. Ability to check linked repositories for updates. [in development] Categorize repositories for easy navigation. Provide a repository directory, where users can check existing repositories without the need to search for those. Package search (from the client). [in development] Featured packages (for promotional purposes). Decentralized package storage – each package can be stored in a separate location, and as long as it is linked in the repository (with the correct URL), it can be downloaded. Perform OS version checks before installation to ensure compatibility. [in development] Something to keep in mind is that the application will NOT unlock your device. You will need to have a developer unlocked handset to use this. [Via - WMPowerUser] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42252/metropack-homebrew-directory-comes-to-wp7.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42244/samsung-might-announce-quad-core-windows-8-tablet-next-week.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42244/samsung-might-announce-quad-core-windows-8-tablet-next-week.html#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:11:07 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42244 Microsoft is teaming up with Samsung to showcase their new Windows 8 OS on a Samsung tablet. The unveiling is said to be scheduled for Tuesday, 13th September. The unveiling will take place at the Microsoft BUILD developer's conference that will be held from 13th-16th September. Microsoft will reveal details regarding Windows 8 on September 13th and details on Windows Server 8 on September 14th. Rumours also suggest that Samsung might hand out complementary tablets to the attendees. The tablet is rumoured to be powered by a Quad Core ARM processor. It will also include certain new hardware improvements and sensors that will be utilized by Windows 8. via | source ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42244/samsung-might-announce-quad-core-windows-8-tablet-next-week.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42228/nokia-symbian-belle-smartphones-to-get-microsoft-apps.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42228/nokia-symbian-belle-smartphones-to-get-microsoft-apps.html#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:54:18 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42228 Nokia has announced that they would offer Microsoft Apps, that are a collection of Microsoft productivity applications for the upcoming Symbian Belle phones. Some of the Microsoft Apps include Microsoft Lync 2010 Mobile, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft PowerPoint Broadcast and Microsoft Document Connection. List of Microsoft Apps with Symbian Belle Microsoft OneNote - rich note taking with images. Syncs with Microsoft SkyDrive Microsoft Lyn 2010 Mobile - cost efficient IM, presence, audio and web meetings on the go. Microsoft Document Connection - single view to documents stored on mobile, including email attachments as well as documents on SharePoint 2010 sites. Microsoft PowerPoint Broadcast - view broadcasts of presentations directly from PC to mobile. Microsoft OneNote sync with SharePoint The Microsoft Apps would be delivered via software update over the air or via PC download for Nokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia E7, Nokia E6, Nokia X7, Nokia 700, Nokia 701, Nokia 600 and Nokia Oro. This would be available by the end of Q4 2011 with broad consumer availability at the beginning of 2012. The Microsoft OneNote sync with SharePoint would be available after this update. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42228/nokia-symbian-belle-smartphones-to-get-microsoft-apps.html/feed 5 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41721/gsma-announces-mwc-2012-keynote-speakers-and-exhibitors.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41721/gsma-announces-mwc-2012-keynote-speakers-and-exhibitors.html#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:44:03 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=41721 The GSMA which runs on the annual Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona has just announced the list of keynote speakers for the 2012 edition . The event will take place in Barcelona, Spain from Feb 27 2012 - Mar 1 2012.FoneArena will be reporting from the show floor. The big names which will be taking center stage are as follows. Familiar names from the Mobile space include HTC CEO Peter Chou , Bharti Airtel CEO Sunil Mittal and Ryuji Yamada of NTT DOCOMO. Ben Verwaayen, CEO, Alcatel-Lucent Ralph de la Vega, President and CEO-AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, AT&T Sunil Mittal, CEO and MD, Bharti Airtel RenÈ Obermann, CEO, Deutsche Telekom Hans Vestberg, President and CEO, Ericsson Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Ryuji Yamada, President and CEO, NTT DOCOMO Franco BernabÈ, Chairman and CEO, Telecom Italia Group Jon Fredrik Baksaas, President and CEO, Telenor Group Talking of exhibitors , looks like Nokia is going to exhibit in a 2,300 square metre space in App Planet. Other exhibitors are the usual suspects Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Google, HTC, Huawei, IBM, Intel, LG, Microsoft, Motorola, NTT DOCOMO, Qtel, Qualcomm, RIM, Samsung, SK Telecom, Telefonica, Telenor, Vodafone and ZTE. We can't find HP , Sony Ericsson in the list above , may be they are ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41721/gsma-announces-mwc-2012-keynote-speakers-and-exhibitors.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41156/google-app-for-windows-phone-7-coming-next-week.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41156/google-app-for-windows-phone-7-coming-next-week.html#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:56:05 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=41156 Google+ was launched by Google a few weeks ago which is their new social network service for internet users, like Facebook and Twitter. Google+ is the fastest growing social network, as it reached 10 million users in just 16 days and it's reported that soon it will be hitting the huge mark of 20 million, impressive isn't it? But still it's not a big threat to Facebook because it has more than 750 million users. Google+ App was first launched for Android phones only and then later it was launched for iPhone and now Google officially announced that they will also launch a Google+ App for WP7 powered devices so WP7 users, don't think Google didn't remember you. We don't know when it's officially coming out but you can expect it in the coming week. Along with the new app, Google will also bring some new changes to Google+, have a look: 1.Ability to modify circles a post is shared with after posting it 2. Google+ Android App update for Reading sparks and +1 comments 3.Lifting of the 5000 circle cap 4.The ability to overlap circles 5.Easy private messaging option including to person who starts a thread 6.Google+ app for Windows Phone 7 7.Better integration of Google ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41156/google-app-for-windows-phone-7-coming-next-week.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41033/nokia-searay-spotted-running-wp7-mango-in-new-video.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41033/nokia-searay-spotted-running-wp7-mango-in-new-video.html#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:16:28 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=41033 A new video has emerged on Youtube starring the long awaited Nokia Windows Phone 7 device dubbed the Sea Ray.  The video appears to have been shot in a development factory in Hong Kong or China.  It is definitely reassuring to spot the hardware buttons at the bottom of the device laying rest to the claims of virtual buttons. Video embedded after the jump. Video : httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMhSRyDSlWc The new Windows Phone 7 Mango lockscreen can be spotted in the video alongside a brand new startup splashscreen. Looking quite good already if i might say so. Are you waiting for the first Nokia WP7 device ? Let us know in the comments below ! [Via-WPCentral] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41033/nokia-searay-spotted-running-wp7-mango-in-new-video.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41029/windows-phone-home-server-connector-released-for-wp7.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41029/windows-phone-home-server-connector-released-for-wp7.html#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:45:26 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=41029 Microsoft recently launched the Windows Phone Home Server (WHS) Connector for handsets running on its Windows Phone 7 OS. The connector allows users to extend their Home Server to the handset. The application allows you to stream data from WHS to your handset over the internet. The connector app even allows for remote server management which is definitely very useful. Specifically speaking you will be able to use your phone to perform remote server management tasks such as view alerts, manage users, and start and stop backups. You can grab the connector from Microsoft's website by clicking the source link. [Via - Microsoft] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41029/windows-phone-home-server-connector-released-for-wp7.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/40907/nokia-to-spend-127-million-to-promote-windows-7.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/40907/nokia-to-spend-127-million-to-promote-windows-7.html#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:41:53 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=40907 Nokia is ready to invest heavily in the promotion of their upcoming Windows 7 phones. They are reportedly spending a sum of 127 Million US Dollars (80 Million GBP). A Nokia spokesperson however stated that it's not their policy to comment on campaigns for unannounced products. The campaign is set to start in October and will be aimed at re-branding Nokia as a Windows 7 phone company instead of Symbian or MeeGo. October is also the month when Nokia World 2011 is scheduled to take place and it is expected that Nokia will showcase it's first Windows Phone there including the Nokia Sea Ray. source ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/40907/nokia-to-spend-127-million-to-promote-windows-7.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/40876/msn-india-app-now-available-for-windows-phone-7.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/40876/msn-india-app-now-available-for-windows-phone-7.html#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:07:42 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=40876 MSN is Microsoft’s one of the leading services which provides a lot of things to their customers like MSN Messenger and MSN news site. MSN India is one of the famous news portals in India and it reports people about news about politics, entertainment, sports and a lot of other things related to your life. Now MSN India has officially launched their application for WP7 powered devices. There was already an unofficial app but original is always better. Check out the little description: Get the latest update on domestic, international, business, sports and entertainment news from MSN! Stay on top of the stock market with MSN India’s free ticker on BSE, NSE stock markets. See what’s moving the market with the latest business headlines and news. So WP7 users, if you live in India and love MSN news, then don’t forget to download the Indian version of it and after downloading, share your experience with us in the comment box below. Read ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/40876/msn-india-app-now-available-for-windows-phone-7.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/40709/patent-wars-microsft-demands-15-from-samsung-for-every-android-phone-sold.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/40709/patent-wars-microsft-demands-15-from-samsung-for-every-android-phone-sold.html#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:10:19 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=40709 Microsoft has demanded Samsung to pay 15 US$ for every Android phone that Samsung sells. Although, there has been no comment from Samsung yet, they might try to lower the rate to 10 US $ in return for deepening the alliance with Microsoft for their Windows Phone 7 OS. During April last year, Microsoft had come to agreements with HTC to receive royalty for the Android handsets that they sold. Android is gaining popularity and this is just one of the measures Microsoft is undertaking to reduce the sales and encourage manufacturers to adopt Windows 7. Together with Nokia they are looking to challenge both Apple and Google. Samsung have managed to sell 19 million smartphones in the April-June quarter and most of them are Android devices. Samsung are also on the verge of overthrowing Nokia from their top position after their reign of 10 years. Their flagship model, the Galaxy S II itself accounts for 3 million out of the 19 million handsets sold. source ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/40709/patent-wars-microsft-demands-15-from-samsung-for-every-android-phone-sold.html/feed 2 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/38039/nokia-promises-updates-for-symbian-till-2016.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/38039/nokia-promises-updates-for-symbian-till-2016.html#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 20:40:15 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=38039 Nokia's move of switching over to Windows Phone 7 as it's main platform caused quite a stir. People began questioning the support for Symbian devices.But there is good news for the users of Symbian devices. Stephen Elop (CEO of Nokia) stated in a video interview today that Nokia would continue supporting and updating Symbian till at least 2016. He said that although Nokia are in the transition period of moving from Symbian to Windows, the support for Symbian will continue. This might be a good move as it allows Nokia users who are hesitant to move into Windows enough time to take a proper decision. Stephen Elop also showed the Nokia ORO which he uses as his personal smartphone. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5HlqoP1FXs via | source ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/38039/nokia-promises-updates-for-symbian-till-2016.html/feed 2 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/37179/microsoft-acquires-skype.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/37179/microsoft-acquires-skype.html#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 18:30:19 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=37179 Microsoft's rumoured acquisition of Skype has now become official. Microsoft will acquire Skype for an amount of 8.5 billion US $. Even though the price was finalised on 18th April, the deal was signed yesterday on 9th May. Windows Phone  integration as well as XBox and Kinect support have been mentioned in the announcement. Microsoft also brings good news for non-Microsoft users as they plan to continue investment and support Skype clients on non Microsoft platforms. Skype has access to Qik and now Microsoft will also have access to Qik as well. A new Microsoft Skype division will be created to accommodate the staff and Skype CEO Tony Bates will become the president of that division and will report directly to Steve Ballmer. via | source ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/37179/microsoft-acquires-skype.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/37075/nokia-holding-an-event-next-week-wp7-devices-announcement.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/37075/nokia-holding-an-event-next-week-wp7-devices-announcement.html#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 21:22:59 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=37075 Nokia is still the leading mobile phone company in the world, but they are losing their market shares rapidly. Last year, Stephen Elop joined Nokia as their CEO and he showed Nokia a new light of hope. Earlier this year, Nokia and Microsoft made a deal that Nokia will launch WP7 powered devices and hopefully they will launch it this year. Well, Nokia is now holding an event next week in Athens, Greece, and Nokia want us to save the date. It looks like Nokia is bringing something special on May 17th, and it looks like they are finally planning to announce their first ever WP7 device. At the moment, nothing is set on stone so just take it as a rumor. Well folks, stay tuned with us because we will keep you updated. Anyway, what do you think Nokia is up to? Tell us! Read ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/37075/nokia-holding-an-event-next-week-wp7-devices-announcement.html/feed 9 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36813/windows-phone-7-receives-minor-update-that-fixes-fraudulent-digital-certificates.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36813/windows-phone-7-receives-minor-update-that-fixes-fraudulent-digital-certificates.html#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 10:01:59 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=36813 Microsoft has pushed the latest update (7.0.7392.0) for Windows phone 7 users. This update includes the fix for 9 untrusted third-party digital certificates issued by Comodo, that issues SSL certificates. First Windows phone 7 update (7.0.7008.0) was available this february and NoDo update (7.0.7390.0) was available this March that included copy paste functionality. These digital certificates are used to access popular websites like Google, Skype, Mozilla Addons and email portals like Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. All these are third-party certificates and do not come under Microsoft's security vulnerability. These certificates might be used to spoof content, perform phishing attacks, or perform attacks against all web browser users. After this update these certificates would be moved to "Untrusted Publishers" certificate store on Windows Phone, that will prevent the browser from using them. You need to install Zune desktop software to update your phone, like previous updates. As you can see from the screenshot from the screen shot, this update takes about 31 minutes to complete. According to Mobiletechworld only HTC, LG and the Samsung Focus devices are getting the update for now. Source: Microsoft ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36813/windows-phone-7-receives-minor-update-that-fixes-fraudulent-digital-certificates.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36598/verizon-finally-launching-htc-trophy-on-may-12th.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36598/verizon-finally-launching-htc-trophy-on-may-12th.html#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:38:04 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=36598 Windows Phone 7 was introduced by Microsoft last year, which is actually a successor to Windows Mobile 6.5. The OS is gradually growing and giving other operating systems are hard time. Big companies like Samsung, HTC and LG are offering WP7 devices, and Nokia will also launch WP7 powered devices soon. At the moment, HTC is leading the race and they are offering several WP7 devices.Microsoft told us last year that CDMA WP7 devices will come out in 2011, and Sprint is already offering one which is know as HTC Arrive. Well, we are hearing it from a long time now that Verizon Wireless will be launching their first WP7 device soon, but when? HTC Trophy was leaked with Verizon branding long time ago, and we also heard that it will hit Big Red in April, but still no sign of it. Now WPCentral is reporting that Verizon will finally and officially launch it on May 12th. Verizon employees are now getting training on WP7, and this news came from a Twitter user which is spotted by WPCentral. Well, nothing is set on stone so before hitting your local Verizon store; hit FoneArena because we are always in-touch. Verizon is making ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36598/verizon-finally-launching-htc-trophy-on-may-12th.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/35604/htc-wp7-phone-leaked-with-16mp-camera-is-it-real.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/35604/htc-wp7-phone-leaked-with-16mp-camera-is-it-real.html#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:30:42 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=35604 At the MWC, HTC announced a number of new Android powered phones and all of them are quite interesting devices. And few days ago, HTC announced their first ever dual-core smartphone known as the HTC Sensation. It looks like HTC is now paying their attention towards WP7 because you people may have seen the first leaked shots of HTC Mazaa, and now another video is leaked on YouTube which is actually a HTC ad. What’s interesting about this ad is that HTC is showing off a new un-announced WP7 phone which features a 16 Megapixel camera with dual LED flash, you can see the image of the phone above. The phone looks like a Desire S running on WP7. The ad seems legit to me and HTC is capable to launch a phone with a powerful camera. Megapixels are not everything; the phone should come with a great lens. Just like iPhone 4, it has only 5 Megapixel camera, but the lens and image processor inside it is amazing which is the reason that images taken by iPhone 4 are always amazing. If we talk about the smartphone with the best camera, then Nokia N8 is leading. It comes with 12 ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/35604/htc-wp7-phone-leaked-with-16mp-camera-is-it-real.html/feed 0