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/43951/hands-on-blackberry-curve-9350.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43951/hands-on-blackberry-curve-9350.html#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:10:51 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=43951 RIM launched three new handsets in India recently. We got to spend some time with the three and have put down some thoughts. The first in the line is the new Curve 9350 , a CDMA based device. The smartphone has cut weight and is smaller in size than its predecessors resulting in an extremely pocketable device. The display resolution is HVGA which is a major step up from previous Curve models. The phone runs the new BB OS 7 on a 800 Mhz processor. The gently curved shape and use of high quality plastics in the Curve 9350 definitely make it a looker. Despite weighing just 99g , the phone does not feel flimsy. The combination of shiny plastic on the battery cover with the matte body make for a rather elegant device. It might not be the thinnest device in the market right now but at 11mm , it is certainly very easy to grab hold off. Overall nothing to complain about in the dimensions aspect. The camera on the Blackberry 9360 is a 5MP unit capable of capturing VGA video. A bit of a bummer on that front as we expected it to capture 720p video like every other new smartphone ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/43951/hands-on-blackberry-curve-9350.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42676/mts-bundled-offers-with-mts-livewire-and-mts-mtag-3-1-android-phones.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42676/mts-bundled-offers-with-mts-livewire-and-mts-mtag-3-1-android-phones.html#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:07:09 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=42676 MTS has launched new bundled offers that offers free talk time, SMSs and data usage for both the prepaid and the postpaid customers on purchase of MTS Livewire and MTS MTag 3.1 Android phones. These phones run on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and they are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor. The MTS Livewire (ZTE N600) comes with 2.8 inch (240 x 320 pixels) touch-screen display, 3.2MP camera, 3.5mm jack, FM Radio, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g  and 1100 mAh battery. It also comes with Live TV and on demand video playback and runs on MTS' CDMA EV-DO network. The MTS MTAG 3.1 (Huawei C8511) comes with a 2.8 inch (240x320 pixels) capacitive touch-screen display, Multi-format Audio/Video player with 3.5mm jack, 3.2MP camera. Prepaid and Postpaid Offers with MTS Livewire and MTS MTAG 3.1 MTS Livewire MTS MTAG 3.1 Prepaid Postpaid Prepaid Postpaid Price Rs 4999 Rs 2999 Rs 5499 Rs 3499 Contract Duration N.A. 12 months N.A. 12 months Monthly Rental Nil Rs 249 Nil Rs 249 Talk time 150 Minutes 249 Minutes 150 Minutes 249 Minutes SMS 150 249 150 249 Data 150 MB 249 MB 150 MB 249 MB ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/42676/mts-bundled-offers-with-mts-livewire-and-mts-mtag-3-1-android-phones.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41255/tata-teleservices-to-merge-cdma-gsm-divisions.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41255/tata-teleservices-to-merge-cdma-gsm-divisions.html#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:45:39 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=41255 Tata Teleservices which is the telecom unit of the Tata Group will merge both the CDMA and GSM divisions. It is also said to cut jobs by the end of this year based on non-performance, and the CDMA employees will be the one to be affected the most. This will combine all the CDMA and GSM services in all the circles under 4 four regions that include West & Upper North, East & UP, South and Delhi & Rajasthan. These 4 regions will have 15 mobility business units by combining the circles. The CDMA services are provided under Tata Indicom and the GSM services are provided by both Tata Indicom and Tata Docomo. Tata Indicom has 93 million subscribers in India with less than 50% of active GSM and CDMA connections. This company reported a net loss of Rs.119.32 crore in Q2 2011 recently, and this move is to improved the cost efficiency. Source: The Economic Times ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/41255/tata-teleservices-to-merge-cdma-gsm-divisions.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/38041/us-cellular-officially-launches-htc-merge-price-and-release-date-confirmed.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/38041/us-cellular-officially-launches-htc-merge-price-and-release-date-confirmed.html#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 21:08:10 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=38041 We are hearing about the HTC Merge from last year and we have seen a lot of leaked screenshots of it, and HTC officially announced it back in February. As it’s a CDMA device, we were assuming that it will hit either Sprint or Verizon, and we first saw it with Verizon Wireless branding but it looks like the device is now going to hit US Cellular, because they officially announced it. US Cellular is the seventh largest US network, and they are offering several low-end and other mid-range phones. HTC Merge actually looks like a CDMA version of T-Mobile G2, there is a little difference in design and the main difference is that it also features Sense UI. When we first heard about this device last year, the specs felt amazing but now, we are living in the world where dual-core phones are the next thing. Merge comes with Android 2.2, 3.8 inch display, side-sliding QWERTY keyboard, an 800MHz Scorpion processor, a 5 MP camera with flash and a lot of other stuff. If you want to buy one from US Cellular, then you will be able to get it for $149.99 with a 2-yr contact and $100 rebate. ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/38041/us-cellular-officially-launches-htc-merge-price-and-release-date-confirmed.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/33857/samsung-galaxy-pop-sch-i5559-cdma-review.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/33857/samsung-galaxy-pop-sch-i5559-cdma-review.html#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:29:31 +0000 Dhruv Bhutani http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=33857 Till a while back , users looking for a smartphone experience on CDMA networks had almost no options in the Indian market. Users either resorted to just using a feature phone or paying up a fortune for rather unimpressive smartphones. Fast forward to 2011 and we finally have an option available where we can enjoy the benefits of CDMA networks , the power of the Android platform without selling an arm and a leg! Samsung recently announced a pair of Android powered budget smartphones called the Samsung Galaxy Pop. What was the difference between them ? Well on e of them runs on CDMA networks while the other on regular GSM. Read on as we review the CDMA variant of the Samsung Galaxy Pop before its wide spread availability. Hardware The Samsung Galaxy Pop looks like every other Samsung phone. The front is dominated by a largish screen (for its class) which measures 3.1". Below it are two hardware buttons for calls and one large central menu button.The screen itself is capacitive in nature and gestures are interpreted easily.  The touch experience was rather excellent and all touch inputs very immediately detected. Coming from the masses of resistive touchscreen enabled Nokia devices, this definitely feels like a ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/33857/samsung-galaxy-pop-sch-i5559-cdma-review.html/feed 17 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/33055/samsung-galaxy-pop-cdma-android-phone-rs-9750.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/33055/samsung-galaxy-pop-cdma-android-phone-rs-9750.html#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:03:25 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/33055/samsung-galaxy-pop-cdma-android-phone-rs-9750.html If you are looking for an affordable CDMA phone running Android , the Samsung Galaxy Pop is coming your way. The Galaxy Pop CDMA aka SCH-l559 runs on Android 2.2 and sports a 320x240px display. It is powered by a 1200 mAh battery. It has a 3.15 MP camera and does video recording too. In terms of connectivity it will connect to your CDMA operators 800 MHz band network or EVDO network which promises speeds upto 3.1 Mbps. It supports Bluetooth and WiFi. In terms of apps you have access to the Android Market. Samsung is expected to launch this handset on March 25 2011 for Rs.9750 ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/33055/samsung-galaxy-pop-cdma-android-phone-rs-9750.html/feed 8 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/32518/sprint-launching-nexus-s-4g-htc-evo-3d-and-evo-view-tablet-at-ctia.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/32518/sprint-launching-nexus-s-4g-htc-evo-3d-and-evo-view-tablet-at-ctia.html#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:42:41 +0000 Venkatesh Atluri http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=32518 Rumors hint about Sprint planning to launch three new devices: Nexus S 4G, HTC EVO 3D and EVO View, at the CTIA event which is going to be held at the end of March.  Sources say that Sprint is getting ready to kick-off at the event with the launch of these new 4G devices. The first one is the Nexus S 4G from Samsung. As the name suggests, this might be the next version of the Nexus S, equipped with 4G radios. So the new version of Nexus S can be expected with some WiMAX and CDMA capabilities. The next device, the HTC EVO 3D, is another 3D phone which might be launched to keep up with the latest trend of 3D capable devices and especially to take on the LG Optimus 3D. So this phone might be the successor of HTC EVO 4G combined with 3D capabilities. The last device is the HTC EVO View, a CDMA version of the Flyer tablet which was introduced at MWC 2011. So get ready to experience the 4G power and do watch this space for more updates. Source ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/32518/sprint-launching-nexus-s-4g-htc-evo-3d-and-evo-view-tablet-at-ctia.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31763/htc-announces-the-android-powered-merge-smartphone.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31763/htc-announces-the-android-powered-merge-smartphone.html#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:44:20 +0000 Omkar Dutta http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=31763 HTC recently announced its first CDMA world phone, the HTC Merge. This handset runs on the old Android 2.2 (FroYo) operating system. It comes with a large 3.8 inch touchscreen display and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. This handset allows you to access more than 100,000 apps from the Android Market. “HTC prides itself on creating unique solutions that meet the needs of different customers, and with features like a full keyboard and global 3G roaming, the HTC Merge smartphone is the perfect example of this commitment,” said Jason Mackenzie, president, HTC Americas. “Combining the functionality of Android with the HTC Sense experience, the HTC Merge is the perfect device for those customers who are looking for a reliable mobile experience with the features and functionality of a smartphone, whether it’s at home or travelling around the world.” HTC Merge Specifications: 3.8 inch touchscreen display 480 x 800 pixels resolution Android 2.2 (FroYo) operating system HTC Sense UI Slide-out QWERTY keyboard 3G connectivity 5 megapixel camera HD (720p) video recording Wi-Fi connectivity GPS 3.5mm headset jack Android Market HTC Merge will be available on the airwaves of multiple North American operators from Spring 2011. This handset is most likely to be launched on the airwaves of Sprint or Verizon in the US. The price of this ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/31763/htc-announces-the-android-powered-merge-smartphone.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/28407/htc-evo-shift-lands-on-walmart.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/28407/htc-evo-shift-lands-on-walmart.html#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:42:23 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=28407 We have heard plenty of rumors about the upcoming QWERTY Android Slider for Sprint USA. The handset just made an almost official appearance on the Walmart site. The site calls it the HTC EVO Shift sans the 4G but the branding on the device carries the 4G branding.The specs confirmed as of now are 3.7 inch Capacitive Touchscreen Display with 480x800 pixel resolution Slide-out Full QWERTY Keyboard Android 2.2 Up to 32GB of microSD Expansion Memory Camera with Dual LED Flash + Video Capture Up to 4G Data Speeds on Sprint Talktime:312 mins Standvy time :146 hrs So finally our friends on Sprint can expect some Desire Z goodness soon ! Source:Walmart via BGR ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/28407/htc-evo-shift-lands-on-walmart.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/23960/droid-2-global-edition-leaked-again.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/23960/droid-2-global-edition-leaked-again.html#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:07:34 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=23960 We recently saw an image of the Droid 2 Global Edition, which is an Android powered phone and a Dual GSM/CDMA version of Droid 2, and it's coming to Verizon Wireless in few months. Our friends over at AndroidSPIN got their hands on a lot of images of the Droid 2, which is showing us the beauty of the Droid Global Edition. The Droid GE comes with white back, and it's rumored that the phone will come in other colors too like blue and black. We also heard that the phone is running a 1.2 GHz processor, which is a little higher than the one in Droid 2. Head over to AndroidSPIN if you want to see all the images. So who's dropping their Droid 2 or Droid for the Droid 2 Global Edition? ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/23960/droid-2-global-edition-leaked-again.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/23015/no-cdma-windows-phone-7-powered-phone-until-2011.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/23015/no-cdma-windows-phone-7-powered-phone-until-2011.html#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:39:50 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=23015 If you are a Sprint or Verizon customer, and you are also a big fan of Windows Phone 7, then this might be a bad news for you. Yesterday Verizon said that they will not be carrying any WP7 device until 2011. Sprint customers were happy that they are getting it, but not anymore, because Microsoft Senior Product Manager Greg Sullivan told CNET that: “For the worldwide market, the vast majority of phones are GSM phones, so we focused on GSM first and then plan to deliver an update that will have great CDMA support in the first half of 2011. That’s device availability in the first half and we’re very confident of that. That’s probably a conservative estimate.” So it means no sign of WP7 powered CDMA device this year. As Verizon said that they will carry it next year, so hopefully Sprint will be carrying it too. But don't worry Verizon and Sprint folks, you guys have Androids, a lot of them... and more coming ! via BGR ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/23015/no-cdma-windows-phone-7-powered-phone-until-2011.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/21295/unknown-htcverizon-world-phone-leaked-first-lte-device.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/21295/unknown-htcverizon-world-phone-leaked-first-lte-device.html#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:09:53 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=21295 Recently we saw the first screenshot of the Verizon 4G LTE sim card, and when we say it, we start thinking that a new Verizon branded device is in progress, and I think Verizon has chosen HTC for it. Folks over at AndroidGuys got their hands on a phone which is manufactured by HTC, and got a Verizon branding on it. And the interesting thing is that its a world phone, which means that it will run on both CDMA and GSM.AndroidGuys is saying that Verizon will be launching this smartphone in early 2011. Still it's not confirm that is this the first Verizon 4G LTE device, but if it is a world phone as AndroidGuys said, then may be it is. The phone features a 4" Inch screen, with a four row physical QWERTY keyboard, and it is probably running on a 1.2 GHz processor. And if the device is coming out in 2o11, then it will be running Android 2.2 for sure, or may be Android 2.3. In the image above, you can see that the phone is compared with the EVO 4G, and it's almost equal to EVO 4G in size. Folks stay tuned with us, we'll hear some ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/21295/unknown-htcverizon-world-phone-leaked-first-lte-device.html/feed 2 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/20040/sprint-considering-on-lte-and-t-mobile-merger.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/20040/sprint-considering-on-lte-and-t-mobile-merger.html#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:23:37 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=20040 Sprint CEO Dan Hesse was talking to the Financial Times, while giving the interview, Dan Hesse said that "We have the spectrum resources where we could add LTE if we choose to do that, on top of the WiMAX network. The beauty of having a lot of spectrum is we have a lot of flexibility." That means that Sprint is also considering on LTE, not only on 4G (WiMax). There is no doubt in it that LTE is more faster than WiMax. Sprint WiMax partner, Clearwire also said that LTE is a possibility in the future. The competitors of Sprint, known as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile are working on LTE Technology too. Dan Hesse also said that a merge with T-Mobile was "logical" if both companies build out LTE networks, but he didn't gave any further information on it, may be both companies are talking to each other behind the scenes. Back in 2008, Sprint tried to merge with T-Mobile, but they rejected it because both companies are on running on different network (Sprint is CDMA and T-Mobile is GSM). And now the rumors are popping out again, I am sure that if T-Mobile and Sprint merge, ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/20040/sprint-considering-on-lte-and-t-mobile-merger.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/19326/samsung-epic-4g-full-specifications.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/19326/samsung-epic-4g-full-specifications.html#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:27:44 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=19326 Here are the full specifications of the recently launched Samsung EPIC 4G. We are hoping that Samsung soon releases the Galaxy S Pro which is a GSM / 3G variant of the device. EPIC 4G Specs 3G/4G capability CDMA for Sprint 4G data speeds (WiMAX) - peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps 3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.) - peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps CPU Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor Display 4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive display with pinch-to-zoom OS Android 2.1, with access to more than 50,000 apps on Android Market Dimensions 124.8 mm x 64.6 mm x 14.2 mm Weight 5.46 ounces (155 grams) Battery Standard removable 1500mAh Lithium (Li-on) battery Memory 1 GB ROM, 512 MB RAM Expandable memory 16 GB microSD card included; supports up to 32 GB Camera 5 MP camera/camcorder with autofocus, Power LED flash and 3x digital zoom for HD video (720p) recording Secondary Camera Front facing VGA camera for video chat Simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G and Wi-Fi coverage areas, enabling Web surfing and more while talking Messaging - personal and business email and text messaging, ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/19326/samsung-epic-4g-full-specifications.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/15807/movil-mc1-cdma-music-phone.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/15807/movil-mc1-cdma-music-phone.html#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:40:29 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=15807 Movil Mobiles manufacturer of high end designer mobile phones, has introduced MC1 a CDMA Music Phone which promises wholesome entertainment and thoughtful functionality. The MC1 is a stylish, CDMA phone that has been designed for the music lovers. The phone has high acoustic clarity and the dual speakers deliver blast of a sound. Keeping in mind the need of a music lover to frequently select the song of their choice; dedicated music keys have been placed on top for convenient access. MC1 has expandable memory card slot that supports upto 2 GB micro SD cards. To help the user share the music library there is Bluetooth with data transfer capability. The Bluetooth also has A2DP profile using which the music can be enjoyed on wireless Bluetooth enabled headsets. The Music is no longer heard but also viewed; MC1 supports MP4 and has high resolution 2” TFT colour screen to enjoy video playback, a 2 megapixel camera to capture photographs & record your own videos. The phone also features FM radio and that too with recording facility so that your music collection keeps growing. Available in Deep Black colour with detailing in Vibrant Orange or Electric Blue, the phone cuts the clutter and stands out. ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/15807/movil-mc1-cdma-music-phone.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/9014/nokia-announces-3-new-cdma-handsets-6316s-3806-1506.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/9014/nokia-announces-3-new-cdma-handsets-6316s-3806-1506.html#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:28:05 +0000 Team FoneArena http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=9014 Nokia has announced the release of three new CDMA mobile phones, Nokia 6316s, Nokia 3806 and Nokia 1506.  With this launch, Nokia sets to expand its CDMA range of handset in China and the Far East. David Tang, Vice President of Nokia China said, "Nokia is boosting its leadership in the CDMA market by updating an already strong line-up with products that appeal to a wide range of customer needs". Nokia 6316s - A 3G way to stay entertained First in the list is Nokia's new 3G multimedia handset 6316s. This has an elegant design and powerful functionality together in a compact slide with a stainless-steel body. With the following features, the mobile makes easier than ever for people to stay in touch and share the things.  The features include 2.2-inch QVGA display 2.0 megapixel camera Bluetooth 2.1 Music Web Browsing Imaging Music Player GPS Dedicated Music Keys Email This handset is available in black, red and  golden color and is expected to reach the market during the first quarter of 2010. Nokia 3806 - A compact Health Assistant The next in the list is Nokia 3806. This mobile also has the similar features like 2.2-inch QVGA display, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, navigation key in metallic finish, Bluetooth 2.1 and a MicroSD card support ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/9014/nokia-announces-3-new-cdma-handsets-6316s-3806-1506.html/feed 16 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/4118/new-nokia-swivel-handset-leaked.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/4118/new-nokia-swivel-handset-leaked.html#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 04:18:05 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=4118 FCC has recently passed a new Nokia phone (RM-526). The phones picture/sketch got leaked and a friend of mine has made a picture in which he took the leaked picture and created a sketch to show us what the phone looks like. The phone is rumoured to be a CDMA phone for Verizion in America. The phone has a unique square design with swivel form factor and with the hinge at the top corner. The phone is also expected t be in the upcoming Transformers 2 movie. Nothing more on this handset is known and if anything comes up, we will let you know. Thanks to NokiaPort.de for the picture. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/4118/new-nokia-swivel-handset-leaked.html/feed 3 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1867/motorola-zn4-official.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1867/motorola-zn4-official.html#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:43:58 +0000 Rita http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1867 The Verizon-exclusive Motorola ZN4 that was leaked a few days ago has just been made official. It's a CDMA handset (ie no SIM card) and features the full touchscreen glass-flip design we told you about earlier. It'll retail around the 150$. Even though this handset won't make it outside of Verizon, it's a sign that Motorola are working on touchscreen handsets, and the ZN4 might be the first result of these efforts. We'll keep an eye on the ZN4 to see how the OS actually performs, in order to predict whether their following touchscreen handsets will be worthwhile or not. Specifications after the break: Spec sheet of the Motorola Krave ZN4: CDMA 1X/EV–DO networks (800/1900 MHz) 2,8-inch touch-sensitive display with a resolution of 240x400 pixels and capable of 65K colors On-screen QWERTY-keyboard with tactile feedback 3,5-mm audio jack Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0 connectivity 2 MP camera 130 Mb of bundled memory microSD memory card slot Bundled services: V CAST: Mobile TV, Video, Music (Rhapsody catalogue), VZ Navigator, Visual Voice Mail 950 mAh battery Standby time - up to 500 hours Talk time - up to 250 minutes Dimensions - 105x51x19 mm Weight - 130g Via Mobile-Review ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1867/motorola-zn4-official.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1544/lg-voyager-or-10000-from-reliance.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1544/lg-voyager-or-10000-from-reliance.html#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:02:45 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1544 One more high-end handset LG Voyager that will be available from Reliance for its CDMA users. The handset was showcased at this year's Mobile Asia held in Delhi earlier this year. Steve Koh, country head of LG CDMA elaborates, "This handset is the first of its kind from LG dedicated to our CDMA customers and is of special interest to their business needs. With features like the Full Touch screen, QWERTY Keypad, HTML enabled browser, Push & Pull Mail, it is the most ideal phone in this segment. We have launched the LG Voyager with similar features in the US markets. The LG 10000 is another addition in our endeavour to constantly evolve and give our customers in India the latest in technology, while keeping our products as user-friendly and attractive as possible.” Specs & features at a glance: • 2.8-inch external touch sensitive LCD • Internal display of 2.8 inch • Full QWERTY keyboard • Media player • 2.0 Mega Pixel camera • Video Recorder • Extendable Memory Up to 8 GB • Office Mail applications • Full HTML browser • Voice Recorder • Dual stereo speakers • Bluetooth • microSD card slot No word on the pricing yet ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1544/lg-voyager-or-10000-from-reliance.html/feed 13 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1309/ming-handsets-the-a1600-and-a1800-from-motorola.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1309/ming-handsets-the-a1600-and-a1800-from-motorola.html#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:24:12 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1309 Motorola unveiled two handsets that are categorized as business class devices that run on the same Linux OS, i.e. MING handsets - the A1600 and A1800. Motorola MING A1600 A typical business phone as the Specs & Features will prove, but this is also a handset that tourists will love because the handset will feature the option of taking pictures of signboards and having them translated with the help of an on board dictionary. Specs & Features: • Quad-band GSM • 2.4-inch TFT touch screen display • QVGA resolution • Stylus included • EDGE and GPRS • 3MP auto-focus camera • Business card reader • External memory via microSD cards • A2DP profile • Micro USB • Media Player • FM radio • GPS • Geotagging No word on the pricing or availability yet. Motorola MING A1800 This is a dual SIM handset, and is almost like the A1600 with the exception of the Dual SIM. Specs & Features: • 2.4 inch touchscreen display • 3MP camera • microSD support • Bluetooth A2DP • EDGE / GPRS • GPS • CDMA and GSM (Tri-Band) SIM cards No word on the pricing or availability yet. Via: tech2.com ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1309/ming-handsets-the-a1600-and-a1800-from-motorola.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1018/htc-handsets-with-cdma-technology-via-reliance.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1018/htc-handsets-with-cdma-technology-via-reliance.html#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:32:16 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/03/21/htc-handsets-with-cdma-technology-via-reliance.html Finally! Reliance has added two high end handsets to its repertoire making their line-up of handsets a little attractive for high end buyers. HTC and Reliance Communications (RCom) together announced the launch of two new smart devices, the HTC P3000 and the HTC S720 through Reliance Communications network. Peter Chou, chief executive officer and president of HTC, said, "The partnership with RCom further strengthens HTC's commitment to serve the growing demands of Indian consumers. With the introduction of the HTC P3000 and HTC S720, customers will soon have access to these innovative CMDA devices." HTC P3000 A PDA with touch-screen and neat looks Specs at a glance: • Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS • Display - 2.8-inches, 240 x 320 QVGA resolution • TFT LCD with LED backlight • 2.0 mega pixels camera • 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM • Bluetooth v1.2 • 11-pin mini USB • Standby time of 150 to 200 hours • Talktime of three and a half to five hours HTC P3000 is priced at Rs 16,500 HTC S720 S720 is a candy-bar with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard called the Libra across the world. Specifications at a glance: • 103x51x19 mm • 2.4 inch 240x320 pixel QVGA display with 65,000 colours • Qualcomm MSM7500, 400MHz processor • 256MB ROM • 64MB RAM • Microsoft Mobile 6.0. • Email, texting • Viewing documents ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1018/htc-handsets-with-cdma-technology-via-reliance.html/feed 41 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/800/reliance-all-set-to-enter-gsm-business-after-cdma.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/800/reliance-all-set-to-enter-gsm-business-after-cdma.html#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:36:57 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/01/26/reliance-all-set-to-enter-gsm-business-after-cdma.html We had covered long back in June 2006 about possibility of Reliance entering GSM business in India Now Forbes is telling us that Huawei Technologies of China has won a 500 million USD contract from Reliance India for GSM Network hardware and installation and the contract spans 3 years. Airtel and Vodafone are battling it out already in the GSM space and State owned operators are facing losses. Will entry of Reliance make things worse for them ? Regarding the CDMA scene in India , Reliance and Tata Indicom are the sole players and its a different ball game altogether. We need to see what Reliance does with its GSM spectrum. It has now got license to operate in 14 circles after it got a nod for its fresh GSM spectrum ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/800/reliance-all-set-to-enter-gsm-business-after-cdma.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/787/the-lg-kw838-chocolate.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/787/the-lg-kw838-chocolate.html#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:52:11 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-lg-kw838-chocolate.html I am a Reliance user and have been meaning to upgrade my handset for a very long time. I have a Nokia 6325 which is a neat handset, but lets face it, in the world of 3-5 megapixel cameras, MicroSD memory card options, Bluetooth, GPRS, GSM etc, this handset is antiquated. But Reliance has few upgrade options that along with features, look super chic too. I don’t want a Black Berry, LG Chocolate hasn’t enough features, and the Nokia handsets by Reliance are just not good looking enough. And then I come across this news item: The latest LG Chocolate Phone KW838 can handle both CDMA and GSM cell phone signals. This handset is being marketed in China and it will come equipped with a pair of SIM card slots: one for a CDMA provider and the other for a GSM provider. You can have simultaneous access to two phone numbers; press the G button for GSM and the C button for CDMA. Rounding out the specs for this China-bound phone are a 3 megapixel camera, 3-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, and microSD expansion. And I think, isn’t that just amazing?? The phone looks pretty good too! Why can’t our service providers get smarter handsets ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/787/the-lg-kw838-chocolate.html/feed 6 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/786/reliance-mobile-blog.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/786/reliance-mobile-blog.html#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:08:50 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/01/22/reliance-mobile-blog.html Reliance seems to be singing the Blogging song with their latest Reliance Mobile Blog Ad on TV screens across India. Reliance Mobile Blog is the latest addition to the features of their mobile offerings. The classical song which plays is " You got the whole world in your hands ". With mobile penetration sky rocketing in India this new feature seems to be mainly targetted at Youth.The AD shows a pretty young girl who encourages users to share your dairy on reliance mobile world. The advert seems impressive and well taken. It seems like the AD is taken in Singapore. I checked out the Official Site  and found that users are uploading mainly images and videos. So this might well be termed as Multimedia Mobile Blogging . But my worry is that since such a service is data intensive, how much time will it take for me to upload an image/video etc. I badly want to get my hands on a reliance phone and try out this service. [youtube]http://xml.truveo.com/eb/i/2349200870/a/dfe1f41648ea417e31053cc5e700bda1/p/1[/youtube] Hyderabad based IMImobile seems to be the powering this service for largest CDMA operator in the country. FoneArena and blogging have some good connection . We got covered by NDTV for mobile blogging  Check out our ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/786/reliance-mobile-blog.html/feed 5 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/759/bsnl-to-launch-cdma-services.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/759/bsnl-to-launch-cdma-services.html#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:18:43 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/01/16/bsnl-to-launch-cdma-services.html By mid-2008, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, BSNL, will offer CDMA services to mobile users across the country. The application rendered by BSNL for a full-fledged CDMA mobility license has been approved. Since BSNL is State-owned, it was exempted from shelling out Rs 1,651-crores entry fee, performance bank guarantee fee etc for the CDMA license. “The initial investment for this project will be approximately $500 million,” said BSNL CMD, Kuldeep Goyal. BSNL has 70 million customers nation-wide and intends to expand the numbers with the introduction of CDMA services. They claim that they will be able to take 20% of the market share under their fold in one year. Do Reliance and TATA Indicom have something to mull over? Even while most CDMA users swear by the reliability of our connections, we feel short changed as far as choice of handsets goes. We can only hope that BSNL can redeem us and in the process, maybe, guarantee switch-over customers as well. Via: NDTV.com ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/759/bsnl-to-launch-cdma-services.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/626/samsung-max-to-cdma-rescue.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/626/samsung-max-to-cdma-rescue.html#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:06:53 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2007/11/29/samsung-max-to-cdma-rescue.html Choosing a CDMA operator for low call costs is fine. But if you are seriously unhappy about the handsets you are restricted to choose from, Samsung launched Samsung Max, the first open market CDMA handset in India. “The availability of CDMA phones in the open market will provide Indian consumers freedom to choose network operator’s of their choice,” said Hyundai Kim, Vice President and Head - CDMA Division, Samsung Telecommunications India. So you can not only choose to upgrade to the Samsung Max, availability of the handset in the open market will empower you to choose the operator too! The Max is a slider multimedia phone that includes customised “Indian” features such as an Indian Calendar, a ‘panchang’, mobile prayer, a Cricket scorer and Hinglish SMS. Features: • 1.9-inch 262k TFT screen • 1.3megapixel camera • Bluetooth technology • FM radio • MP3 player with Voice recorder • Speaker phone • Expandable memory • Mobile Tracker • SOS Alert • RUIM card support • Call Lock The handset has been launched in Delhi and Mumbai and will be available across cities by December 2007 and will be available to subscribers of Reliance Mobile and Tata Indicom. Price: Rs 7500 which includes a stereo headset and a data cable. Samsung CDMA website ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/626/samsung-max-to-cdma-rescue.html/feed 14 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/618/vertu-ascent-ti-now-in-india.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/618/vertu-ascent-ti-now-in-india.html#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:24:35 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2007/11/28/vertu-ascent-ti-now-in-india.html The Vertu, as the company puts is, “is for individuals who only accept the best”. At a price tag of Rs 3, 26,000 it is not difficult to imagine why. Vertu handsets, hand crafted in England is a formidable style statement since 1983. The company launched the Vertu Ascent Ti in India on 27 November, 2007. The handset is crafted in Titanium (Ti) which is a non-corrosive element with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. It is also known for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures. Features: • 3G • WCDMA 2100/GSM • Quadband 850/900/1800 • 3 Megapixel Camera with Flash • S 40 interface • Scratch resistant Sapphire crystal face • SMS, MMS, Email • 4 GB Memory • Bluetooth • MicroUSB • Pac and Mac synchronisation Colours available: The Vertu Ascent Ti is available in three colours; black or red leather with a black ceramic pillow, or brown with a silver ceramic pillow. Price: As already mentioned, Rs 3, 26,000 ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/618/vertu-ascent-ti-now-in-india.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/598/samsung-u940-prototype-released.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/598/samsung-u940-prototype-released.html#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:48:33 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2007/11/19/samsung-u940-prototype-released.html A prototype of the Samsung U940 was released on 16 November 2007. The handset is similar to the F700 which is an exclusive Vodafone handset in the UK, with a few changes in features. This CDMA handset has a 2 mega pixel camera and a vertical slide out QWERTY keyboard. The user interface is not stylus reliant, but will work better with finger touch. The prototype could undergo a few changes before the final version is released. The exact date of release was not confirmed. via : Intomobile ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/598/samsung-u940-prototype-released.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/387/reliance-communications-ties-up-for-nokia-1255-priced-at-rs2000.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/387/reliance-communications-ties-up-for-nokia-1255-priced-at-rs2000.html#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2006 03:16:35 +0000 Varun Krish http://fonearena.com/blog/reliance-communications-ties-up-for-nokia-1255-priced-at-rs2000.html Finnish mobile handset manufacturer Nokia and Reliance Communications Ltd have joined hands to market the Nokia 1255 mobile handset in India at a price of Rs 1,999. thehindubusinessline reports This is Nokia's maiden offer of a CDMA handset in the sub Rs 2,000 range and is aimed at first time mobile users. There are, however, cheaper CDMA handsets from other manufacturers being offered by operators in the country. Nokia 1255 is an entry level black and white handset and has features such as a two-way hands-free speakerphone, voice recorder and a calendar with an alarm clock among others. Nokia 1255 phone: A classic value The value-priced Nokia 1255 phone packs an extra-large feature set into an extra-small package. The 80-gram phone offers productivity tools such as a two-way handsfree speakerphone, voice recorder and a calendar with an alarm clock. Other fun features include two built-in games, 20 ringtones and a selection of user-selectable screen savers. In recognition of the need to stay in touch while minimizing downtime, the Nokia 1225 phone delivers up to four hours of talk time and up to 10 days of standby time. A partial list of additional features includes: - 250 contact phonebook - Text messaging - Stopwatch and countdown timer - Internal ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/387/reliance-communications-ties-up-for-nokia-1255-priced-at-rs2000.html/feed 5 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/386/3g-might-soon-be-rolled-out-in-india.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/386/3g-might-soon-be-rolled-out-in-india.html#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:05:06 +0000 Varun Krish http://fonearena.com/blog/3g-might-soon-be-rolled-out-in-india.html The Government has alloted low power 3G spectrum to MTNL, BSNL, Hutch and Bharti for testing.TRAI will finalize pricing and allocation details by end of this month.Sources say that 3G spectrum allocation will be made available for less than a month. Strength of spectrum allocation will be 1,000 times less than the actual 3G spectrum. TATA Teleservices had sought 3G trial spectrum but was not considered.Reliance had sought the 1900 MHz Band which did not conform to the International CDMA 3G trial norms. But if Reliance sought the 800 Mhz band for Testing EVDO , it might be considered The government's spectrum allocation to telcos is mainly for equipment testing and interference measurement. via [ibn-live] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/386/3g-might-soon-be-rolled-out-in-india.html/feed 1