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/44913/google-offers-free-wifi-at-o-zone-hotspots-in-india-for-google-users.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44913/google-offers-free-wifi-at-o-zone-hotspots-in-india-for-google-users.html#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:16:28 +0000 Srivatsan http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=44913 Google has partnered with O-Zone to offer free WiFi for Google+ users across India, according to Business Standard. This initiative is to increase the mobile internet usage and let the consumers experience Google+ and YouTube on their portable devices. Google+ users will get free and unlimited access to Google+ on the Wi-Fi network at all O-Zone hotspots across the country. They can also watch exclusive movie clips and promotions on YouTube for 10 minutes each week at no cost. Ozone has 5,000 Wi-Fi access points across India in various locations such as Coffee shops, Hospitals, Hotels, Book Stores, Restaurant etc. This would go live this weekend and would be available for 3 months across India at all O-Zone Wi-Fi hotspots. O-Zone is also in talks with Google to make it a long-term contract. O-Zone plans to have 50,000 hotspots and become India's largest Wi-Fi services provider by 2013. Via: The Next Web ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/44913/google-offers-free-wifi-at-o-zone-hotspots-in-india-for-google-users.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/39756/sprint-officially-announces-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-wi-fi-coming-out-on-june-24.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/39756/sprint-officially-announces-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-wi-fi-coming-out-on-june-24.html#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:06:14 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=39756 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is currently known as one of the best Android tablet available in the market at the moment. We just showed you an ad in which Samsung is telling us how slim is the tablet really is and Samsung also told us that it's time to tab. Verizon recently announced that they will be launching it soon and now it will be hitting another major US carrier. Sprint has officially announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 but not the 4G/3G version. Sprint will be launching the Wi-Fi version of it and they are officially launching it on June 24 and Sprint is launching the 16GB version for $499.99. It's Samsung first ever dual-core tablet rocking on 1GHz Tegra 2 processor, Android 3.1 and other amazing features. Well this tablet is already available in USA via retailers like BestBuy, so what's the advantage of getting it from Sprint? If you are planning to pick one from Sprint, then you can also get Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless or MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Novatel Wireless to access Sprint's 4G network, now this is one good reason to pick up this tablet. No words on the price ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/39756/sprint-officially-announces-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-wi-fi-coming-out-on-june-24.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/39470/andypad-officially-coming-this-summer-only-for-129.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/39470/andypad-officially-coming-this-summer-only-for-129.html#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:46:05 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=39470 There are number of Android tablets available in the market at the moment but not all of them are cheap and easily affordable. At least not cheap like the AndyPad. AndyPad will be launched in UK in September and it's currently one of the most cheap and affordable tablets with some good specs. AndyPad runs on Android 2.3 a.k.a Gingerbread which is currently the latest version Android OS for mobile phones and other devices. Other than that, it's running on an A8 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz and it also comes with a powerful 3D GPU, which means that users will be able to play games on this tablet smoothly. It comes with a 1080p HDMI output and it's going to be Wi-Fi only tablet. No words on the display and other specs of the tablet, but it's possible that it will feature capacitive display. AndyPad will be available for £129 only and it will be officially launched after 74 days. So stay tuned with us because we will keep you updated. So anyone looking forward to get this good and cheap tablet this summer? Read ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/39470/andypad-officially-coming-this-summer-only-for-129.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36530/motorola-xoom-wi-fi-officially-announced-by-sprint-coming-out-next-week.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36530/motorola-xoom-wi-fi-officially-announced-by-sprint-coming-out-next-week.html#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:15:18 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=36530 We told you last month that Sprint will be launching the first ever Honeycomb tablet known as Motorola XOOM, and at the moment it's available at Verizon Wireless and several retailers in USA. Today, Sprint officially announced the Motorola XOOM which is coming out on May 8th for $599. Only bad news is that the tablet is neither 3G nor 4G, it's Wi-Fi only tablet. So only Wi-Fi is bad news for people who were looking forward to a 4G tablet, but don't worry because rumors are on the street that Sprint will launch the 4G version of Motorola XOOM, so Sprint users will be able to use Sprint's fast WiMax soon. Motorola XOOM comes with 1 GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor which is blazing fast, Android 3.0 Honeycomb, 5 MP camera with flash and HD video recording, 2 MP front-facing camera for video chat, 1 GB internal display and it can be expanded up to 32GB with microSD card, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen display. So Sprint users, are you buying the Motorola XOOM next week? Check out the press release after the break. First Tablet Built on Android 3.0, Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi, Available with Sprint on May 8 for $599.99 First device to feature ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/36530/motorola-xoom-wi-fi-officially-announced-by-sprint-coming-out-next-week.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/35711/htc-flyer-wifi-version-priced-at-479.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/35711/htc-flyer-wifi-version-priced-at-479.html#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:55:18 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=35711 Back at MWC, HTC officially announced their first ever Android powered tablet which is known as the HTC Flyer. The device isn't running Honeycomb like recently announced tablets i.e. Motorola XOOM, LG Optimus Pad. But the device offers a completely different experience compared to other tablets available in the market. Thanks to HTC Sense UI for tablet and HTC Scribe feature. Its 3G version is currently available in UK for £599 which is expensive, but don’t worry because there is always a solution. If you don’t care about 3G then Wi-Fi version of Flyer is perfect for you. UK retailer Currys is offering the Wi-Fi HTC Flyer for only £479. You get the same features, but only 3G is missing which means no SIM card slot. Well, Motorola is also offering the XOOM Wi-Fi version for almost the same price. So I think that Wi-Fi version of Flyer is still expensive, so HTC should consider on it if they want to take down other tablets. Anyway, it’s a nice price for you if you are a diehard HTC fan, so if you can’t wait then get it from Currys right now! The device is expected by 17th May. Read ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/35711/htc-flyer-wifi-version-priced-at-479.html/feed 2 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/34993/tata-docomo-3g-wifi-hub.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/34993/tata-docomo-3g-wifi-hub.html#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:39:46 +0000 Venkatesh Atluri http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=34993 Tata Docomo has launched a device called the 3G Wi-Fi Hub, a Dual-mode device which works on both TATA Photon Plus CDMA and Tata Docomo 3G network. The 3G Wi-Fi Hub is nothing but a pocket WiFi router similar to the Vodafone MiFi and you can share your internet connection with any device that is Wi-Fi enabled.  We think it's a pretty interesting device as you can get reliable data access from either the GSM  network or CDMA network. Tata Docomo 3G Wi-Fi Hub Features Tata Docomo 3G: DL up to 7.2Mbps; UL up to 5.76Mbps Tata Photon Plus: DL up to 3.1Mbps; UL up to 1.8Mbps 99.7mm x 53.7mm x 13.9mm Weight: 80g Wi-Fi 802.11b/g (WEP/WPA/WPA2) USB 2.0 Connects up to 5 devices Secure and Password protected Without Wi-Fi, internet surfing with the USB connection mode is only available for the Windows and MAC OS Supports IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (3.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari (4.0 or later), Chrome (5.0 or later) Battery: 1500mAh (upto 4 hrs of working time, 100hrs of stand-by time) The device comes with a price tag of Rs. 5,999/- with  monthly Postpay Plans starting from Rs 750 which offers 2GB of free data. A Rs.1000 plan offers 5GB of free data at peak ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/34993/tata-docomo-3g-wifi-hub.html/feed 361 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/33579/bestbuy-to-launch-htc-flyer-wi-fi-exclusively-in-usa.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/33579/bestbuy-to-launch-htc-flyer-wi-fi-exclusively-in-usa.html#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:16:36 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=33579 Back at the Mobile World Congress, HTC announced their first ever Android powered tablet which is known as the HTC Flyer. HTC Flyer is an impressive device and you may have seen our hands-on video. We told you a few days ago that HTC will officially launch it in April and we also told you that the tablet will go for 499 Euro which is approximately $700. In USA, BestBuy will be carrying the Wi-Fi version of it. Yesterday, Sprint also announced the HTC EVO View 4G, which is actually Sprint’s version of the HTC Flyer. HTC Flyer comes with some good features. HTC fans were actually expecting a Honeycomb tablet, but HTC Flyer is running on Android 2.4. So hopefully, HTC will also launch tablets with Honeycomb. Have a look on the specs of HTC Flyer: Two cameras: rear (5MP) and front (1.3MP) that support video chat 7" touch screen (1024 x 600 TFT) that takes input from fingers or optional digital pen Wi-Fi capability (802.11 b/g/n) Android operating system with access to apps from Android Market Adobe Flash support Bluetooth 3.0 with stereo headsets lets you enjoy music and movies wirelessly Output to larger screens enabled through MHL port and DLNA capability SRS WOW HD surround sound ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/33579/bestbuy-to-launch-htc-flyer-wi-fi-exclusively-in-usa.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/29908/lava-b8-launched-in-india-rs-3999.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/29908/lava-b8-launched-in-india-rs-3999.html#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:19:26 +0000 Siraj http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=29908 Lava Mobiles has introduced new Lava B8 in India. Lava B8 is a slim, sleek handset with QWERTY Keypad and Trackpad. The handset also comes with WiFi connectivity. The handset is priced at Rs.3999 Lava B8 Features: QWERTY Keypad TrackPad WiFi Push Email 3.2MP Cam with Flash 1400 mAh Battery Check out the complete specification HERE Via Flipkart ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/29908/lava-b8-launched-in-india-rs-3999.html/feed 9 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/27446/lufthansa-flynet-to-offer-in-flight-wifi-along-with-gsmgprs-connectivity.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/27446/lufthansa-flynet-to-offer-in-flight-wifi-along-with-gsmgprs-connectivity.html#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:35:06 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=27446 Lufthansa will be the first airline to offer in-flight internet access on intercontinental routes.The service will be offered under the banner FlyNet in partnership with Panasonic Avionics. FlyNet will be initially available only on select North Atlantic routes but they plan to offer it on the airline's entire intercontinental network by end of 2011.All you need is a WiFi enabled device be it a laptop ,  iPad , iPhone , iPod , Blackberry or any Smartphone and you can browse the web in the middle of a boring and tiring flight. The service is expected to offer Download speeds upto 5 Mbps and upload speeds upto 1Mbps . GSM services such as SMS and GPRS will be available soon and you can send text messages or your phone's data plan inside the flight. This is how the service works according to an illustration on the company's website. The service will be initially available on Airbus A330 Aircrafts and will be soon available on the Boeing 747 and Airbus 340. And the best part is that the service is not restricted to business class but available to all passengers who are willing to pay.The price would be around 11 euros for 1 hr access ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/27446/lufthansa-flynet-to-offer-in-flight-wifi-along-with-gsmgprs-connectivity.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8648/apple-finally-releases-the-iphone-in-china-wifi-less.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8648/apple-finally-releases-the-iphone-in-china-wifi-less.html#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:43:58 +0000 Gireek http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2009/10/30/apple-finally-releases-the-iphone-in-china-wifi-less.html Finally, after a long 2 year wait, Apple has officially announced the Apple iPhone with Unicom as its official network provider. But, as it always is with Apple, the Chinese versions of the iPhone will be shipping without what may be it's most important feature, WiFi. Yes, apple have released a WiFi-less iPhone, something that I consider very important since the iPhone's software is kinda designed to always work best on WiFi networks. But if you Chinese guys(and ladies) can live without WiFi then you can always pick them up at 4,999 yuan($730) and 6,999 yuan($1,025). This pricing is quite strange since a regular iPhone 3GS(with wifi) can easily be bought for $835 in the black. But this WiFi-less version of the iPhone may soon disapear considering that this initial batch was built when the Chinese government had it's WiFi ban in force and since this was recently lifted I guess it won't be soon before we see WiFi coming to these chinese iPhones. Maybe this is why the folks over at 163.com are reporting that there aren't many people rushing to buy the iPhones. Sources: http://mashable.com/2009/10/30/china-iphone-wifi/ ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/8648/apple-finally-releases-the-iphone-in-china-wifi-less.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7917/samsung-m8920-12mp-phone-with-optical-zoom.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7917/samsung-m8920-12mp-phone-with-optical-zoom.html#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:26:20 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=7917 We have seen 12MP camera-phones from brands like Samsung, LG and Sony Ericsson. Although Sony Ericsson was the first to announce a 12MP camera-phone, Samsung overtook it and launched theirs ahead of Sony Ericsson's. The Samsung 12MP camera-phone goes under the name of M8910 PIXON 12. It's a rich handset in terms of camera but not quite the all-rounder that the i8910 OMNIA HD is. Soon after both the handsets hit the market, we heard rumours about a new handset in the works. It was said to have features of both the M8910 PIXON 12 and i8910 OMNIA HD and even more! The handset in the above picture is the Samsung SCH-M880, a Korean variant of the below pictured M8920. The earlier picture showed the backside of the 12MP phone. The new picture gives us a sneak look at the side buttons. The side buttons which we assume to have camera controlling functions look very similar to the controls on real digital cameras. The handset features include: - 3.3 inch WVGA AMOLED Touchscreen display - 12 Megapixel Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, Xenon Flash and LED Flash - HD Video Recording at 30fps - Dedicated camera control, mode dial, shutter and zoom - UMTS/HSDPA - WiFi - GPS - Bluetooth - MicroSD card slot We ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7917/samsung-m8920-12mp-phone-with-optical-zoom.html/feed 3 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/6325/motorola-shules-android-phone-leaked.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/6325/motorola-shules-android-phone-leaked.html#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:29:31 +0000 Sandeep http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=6325 Motorola Shules is a Google Android powered smartphone set to be released on the Verizon networks. Shules is the codename and the device will be known differently when launched. The rumoured features include: 3.7" Touchscreen with 480*854 resolution 512MB Internal Memory and micro-SD card slot supporting cards upto 16GB (8GB card included in package) 5 Megapixel Camera with Autofocus 256MB RAM, GPS, Wi-Fi 3.5mm Audio Jack, Bluetooth 2.0 60.00 x 115.80 x 13.70 mm, 169 grams 1400mAh Battery- 450 Hours Standby Time, 7 Hours Talk time Audio Formats-AMR-NB/WB, MP3, WAV, AAC, AAC +, eAAC +, WMA Video Formats-MPEG-4, H263, H264, WMV Source ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/6325/motorola-shules-android-phone-leaked.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1547/nokia-launches-two-high-end-handsets-nokia-n79-and-n85.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1547/nokia-launches-two-high-end-handsets-nokia-n79-and-n85.html#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:01:30 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1547 Nokia launched 2 new handsets the Nokia N79 and N85. The N79 is a candy bar handset where as the N85 is a dual slider much like the N95. N79 Touted to be a multimedia phone, the handset comes with changeable back covers in five colours: Light Sea Blue, Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red. Specs & features: • GPS with A-GPS support on Nokia Maps 2.0 • Geo tagging support • 5MP auto-focus camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Lens cover like the N82 • Dual LED flashes • N-Gage • 3G • HSDPA • Wi-Fi • EDGE • GPRS • Bluetooth with A2DP support • 2.4 inch TFT display • 240 x 320 pixel resolution sporting 16 million colours • 4 GB microSD memory card "The Nokia N79 packs cutting-edge technology into a compact design - a characteristic of the iconic N-series - that allows people to discover, create and share their passions with others," said Juha Kokkonen, Director, Nokia N-series in a statement from Finland, Head Quarters of Nokia. "It has been designed for those who want a device that is as appealing as it is powerful and comes with interchangeable covers that have automatically matching screen themes." Availability: From October 2008 Price: Rs. 22, 500 approximately without applicable taxes N85 The N85 is a gaming device. Specs & features: • 2.6-inch OLED screen • N-Gage gaming • Music with in-built FM transmitter • 5 megapixel auto-focus camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual LED flash • Geotagging • 3.5G HSDPA • Wi-fi • Bluetooth (A2DP) • 8GB microSD card • RDS radio • 3.5mm ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1547/nokia-launches-two-high-end-handsets-nokia-n79-and-n85.html/feed 25 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1352/india-the-preffered-destination.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1352/india-the-preffered-destination.html#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:16:20 +0000 Team FoneArena http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1352 [gallery] Be it tourism, finance, economy, or newest technology, India is now the most preferred destination for all activities. India is now abuzz with activity and yes the world has finally understood its true potential. Well this is certainly why nokia has launched the Nokia E71 and the Nokia 6220 classic here, first amongst several markets. Nokia said India is an emerging market has the largest base for its handset markets. Moreover it’s a strategic move to take on a nearly close yet far rival Samsung. Nokia E71 retails for 19500 INR and Nokia 6220 Classic retails for 17500 INR. more info on E71 and 6220 classic follows ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1352/india-the-preffered-destination.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1302/motozine-zn5-unveiled.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1302/motozine-zn5-unveiled.html#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:15:28 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1302 Finally...an innovation from Motorola! The first mobile phone to combine Motorola’s ModeShift Technology and Kodak Imaging Technology was unveiled in Beijing, China. With Kodak Easyshare Software and easy access to Kodak Gallery or other web sharing sites, pictures are easily moved off the device, allowing consumers to print, share and enjoy their favourite photos whenever they want. Camera features: • 5 megapixel auto-focus camera • Xenon flash • Settings for low-light environments • Multiple capture modes • Multi-shot and • Panorama - which automatically stitches together continuous shots taken on the horizon line into a single, extended image • Gallery Link – to upload images in one click Specs & features: • USB • Wi-Fi • Bluetooth • CrystalTalk technology • Dual compatibility for GSM • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • HTML browser • SMS, MMS, IM and personal e-mail “Today’s creative consumers not only want to be the photographer, but also the retoucher, the exhibitor and the critic,” said Jeremy Dale, corporate vice president, mobile devices marketing, Motorola, Inc. “The MOTOZINE ZN5 lets them be all the things they want to be.” No word on the pricing yet. MOTOZINE ZN5 will be first available in China in July 2008. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1302/motozine-zn5-unveiled.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1263/samsung-ikiller-%e2%80%93-i900-omnia.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1263/samsung-ikiller-%e2%80%93-i900-omnia.html#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:49:59 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1263 Samsung launched the i-Killer, the i900 recently. Certainly has killer looks… Specs & features: Windows Mobile handset (6.1 Professional) 3.2-inch QVGA display 240 x 400 pixel resolution Optical mouse 12.5mm thick 5-megapixel auto-focus camera Geotagging Inbuilt GPS QuadBand GPRS/EDGE 3G HSDPA 7.2Mbps speeds Bluetooth Wi-Fi TouchWiz interface Accelerometer that automatically rotates the display when held in landscape FM radio and media player microSD card slot 8GB and 16 GB capacities No official pricing announced yet! ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1263/samsung-ikiller-%e2%80%93-i900-omnia.html/feed 5 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1262/asus-m930-communicator-launched-in-india.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1262/asus-m930-communicator-launched-in-india.html#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:48:35 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1262 Asus M930 smart phone has finally been launched in India. The handset has two screens - external 2-inches TFT LCD with 240 x 320 resolution and internal 2.6-inches screen with 400 x 240 resolution. The surface is reflective and features a free-stop flipping hinge that allows users adjust to any preferred angle or position. Specs & features: • Windows Mobile 6 OS • 3.5G connectivity • GPRS, EDGE • WCDMA • HSDPA • Bluetooth 2.0 • Wi-Fi • USB 2.0 • One-step Quick Modem setting • 158 grams • 113 x 54 x 18.7mm • 2-mega pixels camera • 0.3 mega pixels for video telephony According to Edward Wang, Business Head, Mobile Communication Business for Asus India, this is the only communicator with a Web cam which is called iCAM. Users can type SMS, listen to music, write emails etc simultaneously while using the iCAM. Price: Rs 27,900. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1262/asus-m930-communicator-launched-in-india.html/feed 2 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1259/htc%e2%80%99s-new-launch-%e2%80%93-touch-pro-with-qwerty-keypad.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1259/htc%e2%80%99s-new-launch-%e2%80%93-touch-pro-with-qwerty-keypad.html#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:45:02 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1259 A handset launch from HTC is always interesting. Their handsets are highly technologically advanced and bring generation next business phones within reach. HTC has unveiled the HTC Touch Pro that is a strong contender for the top slot amongst business phones. Specs & Features: TouchFLO 3D interface for accessing various applications and features HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and wireless connectivity Customized mobile Web browser Zoom and pan Websites with one-hand Automatically view optimized content that has been specially created to fit the display Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 MHz processor Auto Screen rotation feature that automatically switches the screen to landscape mode when turned YouTube application for watching a variety of user generated video content Google Maps for mobile for mapping and traffic data A slide out QWERTY keyboard Built-in TV-out functionality 2.8-inch VGA touch screen display 3.3MP auto-focus camera Advanced wireless and auto sensor screen pivoting microSD card memory expansion Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR GPS/a-GPS USB connectivity Wi-FI capabilities Available in Europe, Asia and Middle East in late Summer. No word on the price. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1259/htc%e2%80%99s-new-launch-%e2%80%93-touch-pro-with-qwerty-keypad.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1251/fring-its-update-time.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1251/fring-its-update-time.html#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:45:20 +0000 Team FoneArena http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1251 FringLand, the company behind Fring, the popular VOIP software have announced an update to their popular product. They have released two versions, one for their Symbian version and the other for their Windows Mobile Version. There is yet no news as to why they have not released an update for their Symbian UIQ version. For symbian S60, this in version 3.35 is more stable than ever and also brings all round better sound quality. Speakerphone support is added for devices running on top of Symbian 9.2 (S60 3.1), and file transfer is now enabled for Yahoo! IM and Skype. For Windows Mobile the version is 3.24, supporting a feature that enables auto-roaming between 3G and WiFi, and also allows users to manually manage their WLAN settings directly from fring. In addition, fringME widget support is added and so are additional languages. In total the VoIP application is now available in 8 languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Italian and Russian. The download link is www.fring.com [gallery] ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1251/fring-its-update-time.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1212/blackberry-bold.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1212/blackberry-bold.html#comments Tue, 13 May 2008 06:27:01 +0000 Team FoneArena http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=1212 The BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone embodies elegant design – without sacrificing the features or functionality you expect from a premium smartphone. Well this is the official statement in the BlackBerry Website. Well Bold turns out to be the official name of the device we have come to know as the 9000. UPDATE : Blackberry Bold 9000 is available in India and Pricing information FEATURES: THE BLACKBERRY EXPERIENCE No compromises. With email, phone, IM and the Internet, it can connect you. With an integrated organizer, it can help you stay on top of your day. With camera and video recording, you can capture and share the moment with just a few clicks. And that’s just the beginning. FAST PERFORMANCE: Do more — do it faster. Take advantage of the speeds available on the HSDPA network and the BlackBerry Bold smartphone’s 624-MHz processor. Multitask and prioritize with access to your voice and data services at the same time. MUTLIMEDIA: The fun goes with you. Enjoy premier image and video viewing, build playlists of your favorite songs and organize your media files. You can even use BlackBerry® Media Sync to transfer desktop iTunes® music files to your smartphone. Downtime may be rare, but the BlackBerry Bold smartphone delivers a wealth of ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/1212/blackberry-bold.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/751/sony-ericsson-w960i-official-launch.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/751/sony-ericsson-w960i-official-launch.html#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:32:21 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/01/14/sony-ericsson-w960i-official-launch.html The handset has been in the market for more than a month. But Sony Ericsson launched it officially a few days ago. So what is the Sony Ericsson W960i? It is a walkman phone with 160 MB phone memory that can store about 25 hours of music listening time. It has an 8GB in-built flash memory that can sore an astounding 8000 songs. A touch phone that has a super screen to watch videos or browse the Web. Specs at a glance: • Weight 119 grams • 16mm frame • UMTS 2100-GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 • Touch-sensitive 2.6-inches screen • 262K colour TFT • 160 MB phone memory • 8 GB built-in flash memory • 3G • Wi-Fi enabled Features: • 3.2 mega pixels camera with auto-focus • Picture messaging • Email • Picture Blogging • Video playback @ 30fps • MP3, AAC, eAAC+ music formats • TrackID Colours Available in Vinyl Black colour and comes with a stereo portable hands-free. Price Rs 28,995 inclusive of taxes as applicable. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/751/sony-ericsson-w960i-official-launch.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/748/samsung-sch-i760-your-new-mobile-office.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/748/samsung-sch-i760-your-new-mobile-office.html#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:46:43 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/01/10/samsung-sch-i760-your-new-mobile-office.html These model numbers are so confusing. Why don’t Mobile companies just give their unique handsets a nickname? The Samsung SCH i760 is unique. It is a good looking handset with a unique arrangement of keys and navigation pad on the body.  It is a Windows Mobile smart phone with a slide out, full QWERTY keypad. Specs at a glance: • Windows Mobile OS • 2.28” x 4.49” x .77” • 65K color TFT • 240 x 320 Pixel • 1.3 Megapixel camera with flash • Video Player, video recording, Video streaming • MIDI, WAV, AAC, AAC+, MP3, WMA, ASF • Mobile printing • Voice memo & Voice mail • SMS/EMS/MMS, Email • Bluetooth • USB • Wi-Fi • 64 MB RAM / 128 MB flash Via: Samsung.com ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/748/samsung-sch-i760-your-new-mobile-office.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/634/new-samsung-clamshell-phone-sgh%e2%80%93p180.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/634/new-samsung-clamshell-phone-sgh%e2%80%93p180.html#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:52:32 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2007/12/06/new-samsung-clamshell-phone-sgh%e2%80%93p180.html Samsung has launched a new handset SGH–P180 with UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) Technology that enables seamless switch between Wi-Fi and GSM networks. Specifications: • Triband GSM (900/1800/1900) • EDGE/GPRS • UMA connectivity • 2″ 65K Color, 128×16 px TFT display • 1″ 96×96. monocrome STN external display • Weight 93 grams • 880 mAh Li-ion battery Features: • VGA camera • Bluetooth • SMS, MMS, Email • Mp3 player • WAP Browser • JAVA MIDP 2.0 • 15 MB of user memory • 64 Tone polyphonic sound The handset has been launched through Orange France. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/634/new-samsung-clamshell-phone-sgh%e2%80%93p180.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/631/asus-announces-two-pda-handsets-for-india.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/631/asus-announces-two-pda-handsets-for-india.html#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:42:10 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2007/12/03/asus-announces-two-pda-handsets-for-india.html Asus India formally launched two models in India, the Asus M530w and Asus P526. Although the Taiwanese giant is better known for its laptops, but also produces competitive mobile phones. Asus M530w The Asus M530w is a 3G enabled handset that weighs 135 grams that comes with an Auto Sync feature that enables the phone to transfer data directly to a server, thus creating back up files. Information will be retrievable in case of loss or theft of the handset. Specifications: • 2.4 inches TFT display • 320X240 resolution • Built-in flash memory of 256 MB • 64 MB SDRAM Features: • Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard • Windows Live Messenger • Media Player • 416Mhz CPU • Bluetooth 2.0 • Video Conferencing • Wi-fi • 3G • MicroSD slot • Qwerty keyboard • 2 megapixel camera • Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 Mhz) • ClearVue Document Viewer • Business Card recognition Price: At Rs 20,900 the handset is very competitively priced. Asus P526 A smart phone that has unassuming looks but stands a winner on account of its user friendly features, the Asus P526 weighs just 115 grams and comes with a smart leather case to protect its screen. Specifications: • 2.6 inch TFT display • 65 K colours • 240X320 resolution • 128 MB Flash memory • 64 MB SDRAM Features: • Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard • Smart dial that automatically fetches contact list as ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/631/asus-announces-two-pda-handsets-for-india.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/597/htc-touch-cruise.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/597/htc-touch-cruise.html#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:26:25 +0000 Ritu http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2007/11/17/htc-touch-cruise.html For navigation ease, get your very own HTC Touch Cruise Equipped with a built-in GPS receiver and TomTom Navigator 6 software, with the HTC Touch Cruise, navigation will like taking a breath; easy, subconscious and invigorating. The handset is sleek and compact, with power packed features. Features: • Windows Mobile 6 Professional • 2.8” touch screen display • GSM 800/900/1800/1900MHz and UMTS 850/1900/2100MHz support • Bluetooth 2.0 • HSDPA (Wi-Fi support) • 3.0 Megapixel Camera • VGA Camera for Video Calls • MicroSD memory card slot • Speakerphone • FM radio and MP3 player Specifications: • 110mm x 58mm x 15.5mm (4.3" x 2" x 0.6") • 130g (4.6oz) • 245 MB internal memory Exclusive: The handset does not have a keypad. The navigation is entirely through the dynamic 3D Touch Cube interface that enables quick access to contacts, applications, music and media files. The quick application launcher provides easy access to favourite programs. The phone’s touch feature has made this handset popular in India and this upgraded version of the HTC Touch is also bound to enthral buyers. The handset will be available for sale in November 2007. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/597/htc-touch-cruise.html/feed 11 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/557/nokia-n810-n800-successor-announced.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/557/nokia-n810-n800-successor-announced.html#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:07:17 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2007/10/17/nokia-n810-n800-successor-announced.html Nokia made a great new addition to its list of Internet Tablets. The Nokia N810 is a neat upgrade to the N800 Highlights Maemo Linux based OS2008 Mozilla based browser with Ajax and Adobe flash 9 Wi-Fi Up to 45 hours of music playback its large (4.13"), sharp (800x480 resolution) wide screen makes integrated GPS receiver integrated VGA camera slide-out keyboard Mobile browsing on such a device is as good as on a PC. Nokia N810 with Gizmo Nokia N810 with Skype It tablet is expected to start shipping mid November with an estimated retail price of 479 USD about Rs.20000. No info if it will available in India. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/557/nokia-n810-n800-successor-announced.html/feed 5 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/494/blackberry-8820-the-wi-fi-blackberry.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/494/blackberry-8820-the-wi-fi-blackberry.html#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:34:43 +0000 Varun Krish http://fonearena.com/blog/blackberry-8820-the-wi-fi-blackberry.html BlackBerry 8820 is a Quad Band Wi-fi enabled Blackberry. Currently available only in the UK. Specs GPS 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi Quad Band micro SD / SD Expansion ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/494/blackberry-8820-the-wi-fi-blackberry.html/feed 0