http://www.fonearena.com/blog The Mobile Blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:36:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45540/evernote-hello-for-iphone-v1-1-update-brings-new-features.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45540/evernote-hello-for-iphone-v1-1-update-brings-new-features.html#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:35:31 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45540 Evernote Hello for iPhone has received a major update to version 1.1 that brings more options to add people, calendar tiles, new icon and more. They launched the first version of the app last December. New features in Evernote Hello for iPhone v1.1 Add people you meet by sharing your phone, typing the information yourself or directly from your address book When entering information yourself, as you type names, Hello instantly searches the address book for matches Find Hello contacts by names, email, locations, calendar events, and more Language detection during name entry auto-adjusts for cultural differences Choose your profile picture from the Camera Roll Tap on any profile picture to display it in full-screen view New Logout option under the gear option in Settings. Improved layout of Setting screen New Calendar Tiles add month and year breaks to Mosaic screen Automatic phone number formatting based on language & locale Contact Links let you jump into Hello from associated address book entries Evernote Hello now supports 17 additional languages. Download Evernote Hello for iPhone from the Apple iTunes Store for free. Read ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45540/evernote-hello-for-iphone-v1-1-update-brings-new-features.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45538/htc-sensation-phones-to-get-android-4-0-update-starting-march-2012-adds-more-supported-devices.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45538/htc-sensation-phones-to-get-android-4-0-update-starting-march-2012-adds-more-supported-devices.html#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:26:00 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45538 HTC has announced that the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update to roll out starting end of March 2012 starting with Sensation devices. The first devices to get the update includes, HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Sensation XE, followed by the HTC Sensation XL. They confirmed the list of devices that would get the update last November. HTC has also added new devices that would get the Android 4.0 update as they said. The list of phones include, HTC Incredible S HTC Desire S HTC Desire HD Other than these phones the HTC Rezound, HTC Vivid, HTC EVO 3D, HTC Amaze 4G and HTC EVO Design 4G (through carrier partners) would also get the update as they announced previously. Source: HTC Facebook Note ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45538/htc-sensation-phones-to-get-android-4-0-update-starting-march-2012-adds-more-supported-devices.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45531/intex-avatar-dual-sim-phone-with-2d-to-3d-converter-launched-in-india-for-rs-3690.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45531/intex-avatar-dual-sim-phone-with-2d-to-3d-converter-launched-in-india-for-rs-3690.html#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:53:23 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45531 INTEX  Technologies has launched INTEX AVATAR that lets users to convert 2D images and video content into 3D easily. You can also view the 3D images and video in 3D with the free 3D glasses in the box. It is a dual SIM phone with a 2.8 inch touch screen display and has 2MP camera with flash. Specifications of INTEX AVATAR Dual SIM (GSM+GSM) 2.8-inch 262K touch screen display 2MP camera with flash 12mm thick and weighs 116g Phone book – 2000, SMS- 500 FM Radio, Audio and Video Player Audio Equalizer, Sound Recorder, Torchlight Bluetooth, EDGE/ GPRS/ WAP 66.7 MB Internal memory, Expandable memory up to 16 GB 1100mAh battery that offers up to 400h standby and 4h talk time It comes with popular games like Crazy Birds, Fruit Ninjia, Pentachess, Call of Atlantis, Yumsters and an enhanced experience of accessing social networking sites such as Google, Yahoo and Facebook make this phone a must-have. It supports both English and Hindi languages. The INTEX Zone has various functions like Answering Machine, Mobile Tracker, Auto Call Record, Google, MSN, Yahoo, Facebook and Games.  It comes with 4GB free Multimedia Card with 10 pre-loaded films. The INTEX AVATAR is priced at Rs. 3,690 and is available at more than 15,000 distributors and reseller outlets, at 70 INTEX SQUARES (exclusive retail stores) and several hypermarkets across the country. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45531/intex-avatar-dual-sim-phone-with-2d-to-3d-converter-launched-in-india-for-rs-3690.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45529/micromax-q22-dual-sim-qwerty-phone-launched-on-snapdeal-for-rs-1999.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45529/micromax-q22-dual-sim-qwerty-phone-launched-on-snapdeal-for-rs-1999.html#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:38:32 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45529 Micromax in partnership with Snapdeal has launched Micromax Q22, Dual SIM QWERTY phone in India. It has 2-inch (176 x 220 Pixels) display and full QWERTY keypad. It has VGA (0.3 MP) camera and Dual LED Torch. Specifications of Micromax Q22 2-inch (176 x 220 Pixels) display Full QWERTY Keyboard Dual SIM (GSM+GSM) VGA (0.3 MP) camera, Video Recorder Dual LED Torch FM Radio (with telescopic antenna), Mp3 and Video Player (MP4/3GP) Expandable Memory Upto 2GB Bluetooth v2.0, GPRS, MMS 1000 mAh battery that offers up to 300h standby and up to 4h talk time The Micromax Q22 comes in Yellow and Green colors and is exclusively available from Snapdeal in India for Rs. 1,999. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45529/micromax-q22-dual-sim-qwerty-phone-launched-on-snapdeal-for-rs-1999.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45526/foursquare-for-android-and-iphone-gets-new-explore-features-android-app-gets-nfc-beam-support.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45526/foursquare-for-android-and-iphone-gets-new-explore-features-android-app-gets-nfc-beam-support.html#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:02:27 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45526 Foursquare has updated their Android and iPhone apps that brings new Explore feature with cleaner design and offers improved search results. The Foursquare for iPhone has been updated to version 4.2 that also brings improved handling of duplicate venues. The Foursquare for Android gets support for Android Beam that lets you send Venues, Lists and your profile to other Android (Requires Android 4.0 with NFC support) users. The new Explore features include, option to change your location so that you can explore using the map in your city or find an address, filter option enables you to narrow your results by places you and your friends have been, and photos in your search results. Download Foursquare for iPhone from the Apple iTunes Store and Foursquare for Android from the Android Market for free. Read, Image via Droid Life ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45526/foursquare-for-android-and-iphone-gets-new-explore-features-android-app-gets-nfc-beam-support.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45509/valentines-day-apps-for-nokia-phones.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45509/valentines-day-apps-for-nokia-phones.html#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:23:35 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45509 Here are some Valentine's Day apps for Nokia phones. These include love apps, games and lot more to explore in this season of love. List of Valentine's Day apps for Nokia phones Tips For Valentine's Day - These tips will not get you a valentine, but may prevent you from committing the blunders that most people make on Valentine's Day. LoveCardz - The app allows users to send and receive 3D romantic greeting cards for free. User can create a 3D card, photo card or 3D animated musical card and send it as an SMS, email, tweet or post it on Facebook. The Story Of Valentine's Day - Get to know the martyr story behind the Valentine's Day! With beautiful illustrations and lucid language, the story of how Valentine's Day came into being is impressively told in the comic format. Valentine Special -  Get ideas to make your valentine more special! The apps provide users with tips on how to propose your loved one as well as tips on selection of gifts. Valentine SMS and Gift Ideas - Make your valentine impressive with the best SMS and the Gift idea with this app. The app contains short messages for sms and social network wall sharing and Gift ideas ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45509/valentines-day-apps-for-nokia-phones.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45525/motorola-razr-price-drops-to-rs-29990.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45525/motorola-razr-price-drops-to-rs-29990.html#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:14:42 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45525 Motorola RAZR is now available in India for Rs. 29,990. The phone was launched in India last November for Rs. 33,990.It is just  7.1 mm thick and has KEVLAR fiber at the back. It features 4.3-inch (960 x 540 pixels) Super AMOLED hyper-vibrant display and it is powered by 1.2 GHz dual core processor and runs on Android Gingerbread 2.3.5. It comes with a 8MP rear camera with 1080p HD video capture and image stabilization and front-facing HD camera, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, 1GB RAM, 16 GB on board and 16 GB microSD card pre-installed and a powerful 1780 mAh battery. The Motorola RAZR is now available from Flipkart and LetsBuy for Rs. 29, 990, which is pretty good deal for its features. Do check our review of the Motorola RAZR. via: AndroidOS.in ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45525/motorola-razr-price-drops-to-rs-29990.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45514/htc-sensation-xe-white-up-for-pre-order-in-uk-shipping-february-20.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45514/htc-sensation-xe-white-up-for-pre-order-in-uk-shipping-february-20.html#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:58:52 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45514 HTC unveiled the Sensation XE last September. This Android Smartphone with beats audio now comes in White color, and is on pre-order from Clove UK. This comes with the same features as the Black version such as 4.3 inch (540 X 960 pixels) capacitive touch screen, 1.5GHz Dual core processor  and aluminum uni-body design. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and is upgradable to Android 4.0. It also has 8MP auto focus camera with dual LED flash and 1080p HD video recording, Secondary VGA camera, 768MB RAM, 1 GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD (bundled with 8GB / 16GB), 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, FM Radio and Beats Audio3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, DLNA and aGPS. It comes with 1730 mAh battery. The  HTC Sensation XE White is up for pre-order from Clove UK for 340 GBP (408  GBP inc. VAT). The first stocks are expected starting  20th February. It comes with Beats in-ear headphones in the box. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45514/htc-sensation-xe-white-up-for-pre-order-in-uk-shipping-february-20.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45511/hp-releases-android-code-for-touchpad.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45511/hp-releases-android-code-for-touchpad.html#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:47:30 +0000 Ajit Pillai http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45511 Just when the fire sale of the HP Touchpad was taking place, some customers had reported that they received Touchpads with Android running out of the box, and now HP has released the kernel source of Android for the Touchpad to the CyanogenMod team. We had heard speculation about HP testing Android on the HP Touchpad, and when we asked HP about it they denied this speculation. If an Android manufacture is using Android then it is necessary that they make the code open source, but HP did not do so, also they can be forgiven as they were just testing it. The CyanogenMod team were the only people working on porting Android for the Touchpad, and HP has finally thought of sharing code for Android in Touchpad with the most famous dev team. This means that the owners of HP Touchpad will soon be seeing a stable version of Android for their devices. Source:WebOS internals ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45511/hp-releases-android-code-for-touchpad.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45507/valentine%e2%80%99s-day-apps-for-samsung-bada-and-android-phones.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45507/valentine%e2%80%99s-day-apps-for-samsung-bada-and-android-phones.html#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:48:35 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45507 Here are some apps for your Samsung bada and Android phones for this Valentine's Day. Some of these apps are also available for Samsung Galaxy Tab. Samsung is also offering free apps for Valentine's Day on their Samsung Apps store. List of Valentine’s Day apps for Samsung bada and Android devices Love Meter (Samsung wave phones, Galaxy Pro, Ace, Galaxy Tab and Note) - This is a Love Calculator that tells how much you love your valentine based on Astrology. Desserts (Samsung wave phones) - This app offers you to discover several easy recipes of famous deserts to cook Love Lines (Samsung wave phones, Galaxy S series phones, Galaxy Pro & Y Pro, Ace, Galaxy Tab and Note) - Choose from personalized message to famous romantic lines. Deepen your bond and express how you feel this Valentine's Day. Partner Search - Instant Partner Search On Mobile [IPSOM] (Samsung wave phones, Wave Y and M) - Alone on valentine's day? This app that lets you search for a prospective partner through you mobile. Just put in your details and start the search and quickly connect with someone in your city café, or nearby area. All these apps are free. They also offer package of paid apps for ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45507/valentine%e2%80%99s-day-apps-for-samsung-bada-and-android-phones.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45501/valentines-day-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45501/valentines-day-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad.html#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:53:25 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45501 Here are some iOS apps for your iPhone and iPad for this valentine's day. These apps are based on different categories such as games, music and lifestyle. List of Valentine's Day apps for iPhone and iPad Love Games (US$0.99) - This has a list of 16 fun Apps such as the classic truth or dare, solving puzzles to apps on finding the perfect zodiac partners for you & glow dice and more Wiki How: Love Survival Kit (Free) - This offers great relationship advice right from writing a love letter, articles on dating skills and more Valentine App (Free) - This app offers Gift ideas, activities, music, movies and more. Romantic Ideas (Free) - This app offers romantic ideas to spice up the love and affection in your life. Valentine's Day Recipes (Free) - This has 140 delicious Valentine's Day recipes that are a perfect way to celebrate a special relationship. Valentine Radio (Free) - Surprise your Valentine with these romantic radio stations on your Valentine date. Bliss Lite (Free) - It is a board game that you can play with your valentine. When you arrive at a space on the board, you will be given an action to do. Valentine Cam (Free) - Take romantic love photos with ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45501/valentines-day-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45498/microsoft-onenote-app-now-available-for-android.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45498/microsoft-onenote-app-now-available-for-android.html#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:55:05 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45498 Microsoft OneNote, note-taking app is now available for Android. This app enables you to capture all your notes and to-dos on the go. The iPhone app was launched last January and the iPad app was launched last December. Features of Microsoft OneNote Mobile for Android Create notes with text, pictures, and bullets. Make and manage to-do lists with checkboxes. Keep your notes in sync using free Microsoft SkyDrive and also edit and manage them from virtually anywhere Offline access to your notes Option to sync notebooks only over a Wi-Fi connection Built-in spelling checker Support for external hyperlinks The  free version of OneNote Mobile for Android lets you access, create and edit up to 500 notes.  You can upgrade OneNote Mobile for Android to unlimited use through an in-app purchase for unlimited access. Windows Live ID is required to use the app. Download Microsoft OneNote Mobile for Android (2.3 or above) from the Android Market for free. Read ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45498/microsoft-onenote-app-now-available-for-android.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45495/lg-teases-optimus-vu-android-smartphone-with-5-inch-display-and-43-aspect-ratio.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45495/lg-teases-optimus-vu-android-smartphone-with-5-inch-display-and-43-aspect-ratio.html#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:28:22 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45495 LG has posted a teaser video of their new Android Smartphone, Optimus Vu that would come with  a 5-inch display with 4:3 aspect ratio. This would have 1024 x 768 pixels IPS display and powered by 1.5GHz dual-core processor according to Datacider. It would run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It is also said to come with an 8-megapixel camera, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM and NFC support. This would come with LTE support and is expected to launch in Korea in Q1 2012. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pinvuidqgDw   Via: The Verge | Source: LG Korea, Datacider ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45495/lg-teases-optimus-vu-android-smartphone-with-5-inch-display-and-43-aspect-ratio.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45492/motorola-droid-4-coming-to-verizon-on-february-10-for-199-99.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45492/motorola-droid-4-coming-to-verizon-on-february-10-for-199-99.html#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:46:40 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45492 Motorola announced the DROID 4 last month for Verizon. The release date leaked earlier this week, and now Motorola has officially announced that the device would be available starting February 10 from Verizon Wireless. The Motorola DROID 4 comes with 4.0-inch qHD (940 x 540 pixels) display, five-row slide-out QWERTY keyboard and is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and has 8-megapixel HD rear camera with 1080p and 1.3-megapixel HD front-facing camera with 720p. Other features include, 16 GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD, FM Radio, 3.5mm audio jack, micro USB, HDMI out. The connectivity features include, 4G LTE, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, eCompass and aGPS. It comes with 1785 mAh Li-ion battery. There are also accessories such as 10.1-inch Lapdock 100, 14-inch Lapdock 500 Pro with built-in webcam and Ethernet connection, HD Dock, HD Station and vehicle navigation mount that would be available separately. The Motorola DROID 4 would be available from Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online on February 10th for $199.99 with a new 2 year customer agreement. The Lapdock 500 would be available separately from Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online for $299.97. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45492/motorola-droid-4-coming-to-verizon-on-february-10-for-199-99.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45490/google-launches-chrome-for-android-beta-for-android-4-0-devices.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45490/google-launches-chrome-for-android-beta-for-android-4-0-devices.html#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:30:09 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45490 Google has finally launched the Chrome browser for Android. The beta version is available for Android phones and tablets running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) that even syncs open tabs, bookmarks and omnibox data from computer to phone or tablet. Features of Google Chrome for Android Beta Browse fast with accelerated page loading, scrolling, and zooming Search and navigate directly from the omnibox Open and switch between unlimited tabs in an easy-to-view stack Sign in to Chrome to sync your bookmarks and view tabs you have open on your computer Send pages from desktop Chrome to your smartphone or tablet with one click and read them on the go, even if you’re offline Browse privately in Incognito mode httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVjw7n_U37A Download Google Chrome for Android for Android 4.0 devices from Android Market for free. It is currently available in select countries such as United States, Canada, United Kingdom,  France,  Germany,  Spain,  Australia,  Japan,  Korea,  Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. Read ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45490/google-launches-chrome-for-android-beta-for-android-4-0-devices.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45449/nokia-lumia-800-white-hands-on.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45449/nokia-lumia-800-white-hands-on.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:47:24 +0000 jonchoo http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45449 It seems apt that Nokia has chosen to announced a new colour Lumia 800 this week. Europe has been blankated by snow - so what better way than to celebrate than making official the white version. White is a popular colour for a phone, and while the previous versions has always looked so darn beautiful on the Lumia 800's Polycarbonate unibody shell, it just isn't quite as sexy as it is in white. Unlike its technicolour cousins, the white Lumia 800 features a glossy finish rather than matte. This means that it attracts fingerprints, and doesn't hide scratches nearly as well as matte. Why no matte? Well Nokia's explanation is that a glossy finish is easier to clean than a matte one - highly critical with a product of this colour. Regardless the glossy finish really compliments the snow white colour really well. While it does attract fingerprints, it isn't as apparent as I assumed it would be. In any case all four of the Lumia 800 features the exact same specifications, down to the 16GB storage - meaning, unlike the N9, there is no 64GB version. Still you can't argue that the white version does looks rather sleek, and would no ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45449/nokia-lumia-800-white-hands-on.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45469/nokia-belle-update-now-rolling-out-for-existing-anna-devices.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45469/nokia-belle-update-now-rolling-out-for-existing-anna-devices.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:55:55 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45469 Nokia Belle is now rolling out to existing Symbian^3 Anna devices worldwide starting today as they announced last year. This would bring new features such as 6 home screens instead of 3 in Anna, Resizable and movable widgets, New and improved browser, Notification bar, Revamped camera interface and Informative lock screen. New suite of powerful business apps from Microsoft would be available for download soon. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3REHGbxqn0 It is now rolling out for Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia E6, Nokia X7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia C7, or Nokia Oro device in countries like India, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Poland, UK, Germany, Italy, Vietnam and Indonesia. It would be available for Nokia 500 in few weeks. You can check if it's available for your Symbian^3 device in your country from Nokia Belle page. You need to connect your phone to PC and update the phone via Nokia Suit. Read ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45469/nokia-belle-update-now-rolling-out-for-existing-anna-devices.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45457/nokia-lumia-900-white.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45457/nokia-lumia-900-white.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:52:42 +0000 jonchoo http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45457 Yesterday Nokia all but confirmed the white Lumia 800, which we will go hands-on soon. But they also showed off another Windows Phone device. Whether accidental or intentional, the Lumia 900 sans AT&T logo is featured, in plain sight, on their Facebook page. And in white. While Nokia has not confirmed the international variant of the Lumia 900, it is expected that the specifications will remain the same as the AT&T version, minus the LTE radio. As MWC is in the next couple of weeks, speculation is rife that Nokia will announce the GSM version of the Lumia 900, and this leak will only further confirm that. Via PocketNow ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45457/nokia-lumia-900-white.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45447/samsung-confirms-white-galaxy-nexus-coming-to-uk-on-february-13.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45447/samsung-confirms-white-galaxy-nexus-coming-to-uk-on-february-13.html#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:29:47 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45447 Samsung has officially announced the White version of the Galaxy Nexus. Some online retailers in UK started taking pre-orders for the device early last month. This would come with same features of the black version such as 4.65-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED, 5MP rear camera, 1.3MP rear camera, 1.2GHz dual core processor, NFC, 1GB RAM and HSPA+ connectivity. This also comes with 16GB internal memory, Bluetooth 3.0, USB, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and 1750 mAh standard battery. The 32GB version of the black Galaxy Nexus is also expected to be available in UK later this month. The White Galaxy Nexus will be available in UK starting February 13. via: Engadget ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45447/samsung-confirms-white-galaxy-nexus-coming-to-uk-on-february-13.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45440/white-nokia-lumia-800-coming-to-europe-in-february.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45440/white-nokia-lumia-800-coming-to-europe-in-february.html#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:47:44 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45440   Nokia Lumia 800 is now available in Black, Cyan and Pink, Nokia has announced that the Lumia 800 would be available in White later this month. The phone runs on Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) and is powered by a 1.4Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. It has a unibody design and comes with a 3.7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) ClearBlack AMOLED display. It has 8 MP auto focus camera with Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash and 720p video recording and has 16 GB Internal Memory. The phone also come with Xbox live integration, IE9 browser, Facebook and Twitter integration, Nokia Drive with 3D maps and turn by turn navigation voice guided navigation in 50 languages and dedicated in-car-user-interface, Nokia Music, Contact Transfer, App Highlights. The white Nokia Lumia 800 would be rolled out later this month first in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Finland, Poland and Switzerland, and would be available in other countries soon. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45440/white-nokia-lumia-800-coming-to-europe-in-february.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45442/nokia-lumia-800-now-in-white.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45442/nokia-lumia-800-now-in-white.html#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:20:51 +0000 jonchoo http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45442 Nokia has made official a new colour variation of their first Windows Phone 7 device, the Lumia 800. Joining the previously announced black, cyan and magenta Lumia 800 is the white version, due out later this month. My friend Chris Davies of Slashgear has gone hands-on with the device and describes the finish as more glossy than matte - similar to the white Nokia N9. Specs wise, the white Lumia 800 is the same as its siblings - meaning 1.4GHz Snapdragon SoC, 8MP camera and 3.7" AMOLED CBD display. What do you think? Would a white Lumia 800 interest you, or would you prefer to wait for the inevitable white Lumia 900? via Slashgear ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45442/nokia-lumia-800-now-in-white.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45436/verizon-motorola-droid-4-price-and-release-date-leaked.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45436/verizon-motorola-droid-4-price-and-release-date-leaked.html#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:48:34 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45436 A month ago, USA's largest mobile phone network Verizon Wireless introduced the Motorola Droid 4; their successor to the famous Droid Series. The device was launched with 4G LTE support and it comes with an attractive design. At the announcement, Motorola or Verizon didn't tell us about the price or launch, but now there's a lot of leaked information about it. Words are on the street that Verizon will launch the anticipate device on 1oth of February, it will cost $199.99 with 2-year contract, and for $549 without any, thanks to the leaked Verizon Equipment Guide leaked shot. Specifications of Motorola DROID 4 4.0-inch qHD (940 x 540 pixels) display with five-row slide-out QWERTY keyboard 1.2GHz dual-core processor Android 2.3. (Gingerbread) 12.7mm thick and weighs 178g 8MP camera with 1080p video capture and 1.3-megapixel HD front-facing camera with 720p recording. 16 GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD FM Radio, 3.5mm audio jack, micro USB, HDMI out 4G LTE, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,  eCompass and aGPS 1785 mAh Li-ion battery So who's planning to pick one? Source: Droid Life | Via: Unwired View ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45436/verizon-motorola-droid-4-price-and-release-date-leaked.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45433/att-galaxy-note-now-available-for-pre-order-at-bestbuy.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45433/att-galaxy-note-now-available-for-pre-order-at-bestbuy.html#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:31:01 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45433 Everyone is familiar with Samsung Galaxy Note, one of Samsung's best devices to date. It's a tablet/smartphone hybrid and it's available in all the major countries, and soon it will be launched in USA via AT&T. They officially announced it almost a month ago, and it seems the device will be hitting shelves soon as BestBuy is now taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note. However, the device is already available at AT&T for pre-order and they will launch it on 19th February. BestBuy is also offering it for $299.99 with a 2-yr contract, so what's the advantage of buying it from BestBuy? The advantage is that they are offering it with Protective flip cover case which costs $29.99, but BestBuy will give it for free. Talking about the specs of Note, it comes with Dual-core 1.5GHz processor, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 5.3 inch Super AMOLED HD (1280 x 800) display, LTE connectivity, S Pen technology, 8MP rear camera with 2MP front-facing camera for video chatting, and 16GB of internal memory. So anyone in US planning to get their hands on the Note? Tell us about it. Source: BestBuy ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45433/att-galaxy-note-now-available-for-pre-order-at-bestbuy.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45431/motorola-defy-price-drops-to-rs-15990.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45431/motorola-defy-price-drops-to-rs-15990.html#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:33:55 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45431 Motorola Defy+ Rugged Android smartphone has seen a price drop in India, which is now available for Rs. 15990. Motorola unveiled the device last August and launched in India in November 2011 for Rs. 17,990. It features 3.7 inch (480 x 854 pixels) display and is Water and scratch resistant and dustproof. It is powered by 1GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It comes with a 5 MP camera with LED/Supercap flash with video recording at 30 fps. It has 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, Mulit-format audio and video player that can playback videos up to 30 fps. It has 512MB RAM, 2GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD. The connectivity features include, 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 b,g,n, Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR, aGPS and USB 2.0. It comes with a 1700 mAh that offers up to 6.8 hours talk time and up to 9.9 days standby. The Motorola Defy+ is now available from online retailers Flipkart and LetsBuy for Rs. 15,990. Do check out our review of the Motorola Defy+, if you are planning to get one. via: AndroidOS.in ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45431/motorola-defy-price-drops-to-rs-15990.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45411/dropbox-beta-for-android-update-brings-5gb-free-storage-automatic-media-upload-and-more.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45411/dropbox-beta-for-android-update-brings-5gb-free-storage-automatic-media-upload-and-more.html#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:13:55 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45411 Dropbox for Android Beta version has been updated to v2.0.9 that brings 5GB free space, automatic photos and video upload and bug fixes. For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you will get another 500MB space bonus, up to 5GB total (including 500MB). Features in Dropbox for Android Beta v2.0.9 Automatically upload photos and videos in the background using Wi-Fi or data plan 500MB of free space on first photo uploaded automatically Upload files of any size (no more 180 MB limit!) Support for resuming file uploads when there are network issues It also comes with various performance improvements & bug fixes. You can download the APK directly from the Dropbox forums. The free storage is also available for desktop experimental builds. Read ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45411/dropbox-beta-for-android-update-brings-5gb-free-storage-automatic-media-upload-and-more.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45407/windows-phone-8-detailed-multi-core-processor-nfc-and-skype-integration.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45407/windows-phone-8-detailed-multi-core-processor-nfc-and-skype-integration.html#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:57:42 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45407 The Windows Phone 8 OS codenamed Apollo would bring support for multicore (dual-core and quad-core processors , NFC and would have Skype Integration according to Pocketnow, who got hold of a video that explains details about the next major Windows Phone update. Here are some details about the Windows Phone 8 Support for multi-core processors Support for 4 new screen resolutions Removable microSD card storage NFC that would support contactless payments, tap-to-share with other phones and Windows 8 PCs, tablets and laptops Carrier control and branding for wallet via SIM or phone hardware Partner client for Xbox Companion app Deep Skydrive integration to share data such as Music and Videos between devices Over 100,000 Windows Phone 7.5-compatible apps for Windows Phone 8 Integrated ecosystems with Windows 8 for desktop including Kernel, sensor fusion, security model, network, and video and graphics technologies Desktop Zune client to be scrapped for new dedicated companion application Camera interface would be called lens apps that would support 3rd party skins and features Native code support to port apps easily from Android and iOS DataSmart app to reduce and track mobile data usage Internet Explorer 10 with a compression engine to reduce data usage Automatically connect to carrier-owned WLANs when in range Bing local scout with real-time location of nearby hotspots Hardware accelerated encryption ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45407/windows-phone-8-detailed-multi-core-processor-nfc-and-skype-integration.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44907/motorola-razr-xt910-review.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44907/motorola-razr-xt910-review.html#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:31:19 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=44907 You saw the Motorola Razr XT910 unboxing recently, here is the full review of the phone. The Motorola Razr is the GSM variant of the Motorola Droid Razr. Motorola Razr started appearing on online retailer stores in India last November and Motorola officially launched the Razr in India later. Box Contents The box contents include, Earphones, AC plug, USB Data Cable and User Manual. There is no battery as the phone comes with an inbuilt battery. Specifications of the Motorola Razr 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced qHD (540 x 960 pixels) display with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 1.2GHz Dual-Core, Dual-Channel RAM Processor Dimensions - 130.7 x 68.9 x 7.1 mm, weight 127 g Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) 8 MP camera with 1080p HD video recording,  LED flash and 1.3 MP secondary camera 3.5 mm audio jack 3G HSDPA 14.4 Mbps (Category 10), Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b,g, n (2.4GHz and 5.0GHz), aGPS (assisted), eCompass 16 GB internal internal memory with expandable memory up to 32GB 1780 mAh Li Ion battery Hardware There is a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced qHD (540 x 960) display with Gorilla Glass is clearly visible even under sunlight. The first thing you'll notice is that the phone is huge with a bezel around the display. The phone is definitely larger than the other phones with 4.3-inch display. There is a Motorola Branding on the top and ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44907/motorola-razr-xt910-review.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45403/zte-optik-7-inch-honeycomb-tablet-coming-to-sprint-on-february-5-for-100.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45403/zte-optik-7-inch-honeycomb-tablet-coming-to-sprint-on-february-5-for-100.html#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:52:11 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45403 Sprint has announced that ZTE Optik would be available from February 5. The ZTE Optik has 7-inch WXGA (1280x800 pixels) touch screen display and is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor. It runs on Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). It has 5MP auto-focus camera and 2MP front camera. Specifications of ZTE Optik 7-inch WXGA (1280x800 pixels) touch screen display 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (MSM8660) Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) 5MP auto-focus camera and 2MP rear camera 13.2 mm thick and weighs 400 g Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), Bluetooth v2.1+EDR, aGPS 16GB internal memory, 1GB RAM, supports up to 32GB expandable memory 4000 mAh Lithium-ion battery It would also come with Sprint apps such as Sprint Zone, Sprint TV, Sprint Music Plus, Sprint Navigation, Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile. The ZTE Optik would be available starting February 5 through Sprint direct ship sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Sprint Business Sales and online for $99.99 with a new or eligible upgrade and 2 year service agreement. It will also be available without a service agreement for $349.99. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45403/zte-optik-7-inch-honeycomb-tablet-coming-to-sprint-on-february-5-for-100.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45398/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-plus-leaked.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45398/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-plus-leaked.html#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:46:20 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45398 The smartphone in the press image above is the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus. The image was uploaded onto Twitter by Eldar Murtazin. The device is said to feature a faster 1.5GHz Dual Core Processor. Not much other information is known about the device but it does look very identical to the Galaxy S II which gives us reason to believe that it could be the Galaxy S II Plus. However for the very same reason, we also think that it could very well be a fake image. The screen seems to look a little odd as well. The home button is now missing and three new Android Ice Cream Sandwich style buttons have been added. So if the photo is indeed real, this could suggest that Samsung is not yet ready to do away with keys completely. The phone also seems to have a slimmer waistline. The top looks tapered and the bottom bump is not very evident. Hence it might have gotten smaller or the bump has been removed altogether. But due to the angle of the image, its very tough to decide. With Samsung officially confirming that the Galaxy S III will not make an appearance at MWC (Mobile World ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45398/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-plus-leaked.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45391/samsung-galaxy-s-advance-up-for-pre-order-in-uk-shipping-late-february.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45391/samsung-galaxy-s-advance-up-for-pre-order-in-uk-shipping-late-february.html#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:07:24 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=45391 Samsung Galaxy S Advance is now available for pre-order in UK from Clove. Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy S Advance, upgraded version of the Samsung Galaxy S earlier this week. It comes with 4.0-inch WVGA(480×800 pixels) Super AMOLED display and runs on 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor. Other features include, 5 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash, 720p video recording and 1.3MP secondary camera, 3.5mm audio Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS, 768MB RAM, 8/16GB User memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD and connectivity features like 3G (HSPA 14.4 Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v 3.0 and aGPS. It has 1,500mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S Advance is available for pre-order from Clove UK for 295GBP (354 GBP inc.VAT). It is expected to ship starting 27th February. Read ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/45391/samsung-galaxy-s-advance-up-for-pre-order-in-uk-shipping-late-february.html/feed 0