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/32315/get-the-promised-symbian-overhauled-look-right-now.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/32315/get-the-promised-symbian-overhauled-look-right-now.html#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:51:45 +0000 Rita http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=32315 One thing Symbian has never had a lack of is excellent theme designers. Ever since the S60 2nd Edition days, you would simply have to hit up a small search on the internet to find hundreds upon hundreds of theme overhauls to help you personalize your device and always keep it feeling fresh. If fresh is what you're aching for, then we've got just the thing for you. IND190, one of my top theme makers right now, has apparently caught wind of the new overhauled Symbian interface that was promised to come to Symbian during the Nokia MWC Event. With fresh icons, a smaller status bar and a more appropriate bottom bar, it should bring a refreshing wind to Symbian and help it stay competitive so that Nokia could sell those remaining 150 Million Symbian phones as they planned. Well, not to make us wait for this overhaul, which by measuring Nokia's time delay between first glimpse and actual availability, isn't likely to come before 2012, IND190 has decided to create a theme with customized icons that look dauntingly similar to the new Symbian interface. Of course he couldn't change the status bar sizes, but he did his best to emulate the ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/32315/get-the-promised-symbian-overhauled-look-right-now.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/28041/tips-and-tricks-for-android.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/28041/tips-and-tricks-for-android.html#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:59:54 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=28041 Android OS is one of the most popular mobile operating systems in the world. In last 2 years, Android has improved a lot, and they made history once again by launching Android 2.3. Many of you Android users may know about some Android tips and tricks, but if someone don't know and looking for some tips and tricks for their Android device, then don't worry because Google has posted some awesome Android tips and tricks on their official blog. Most of the tips and tricks are only applicable on Android 2.3, so if you just bought a Nexus S then it’s your lucky day. Check out the tips and tricks below: Tips Visual cue for scrolling: When you are in a scrollable list (like your Gmail inbox) and you reach the end of the list it shows an orange hue—a visual cue that you can’t scroll anymore. Notification bar icons (Wi-Fi, network coverage bars, etc.): Turn green when you have an uninhibited connection to Google, white when you don't. Hint: if you're in a hotel or airport using Wi-Fi, the bars won't turn green until you launch the browser and get past the captive portal. Voice actions: Tell your phone what to do by ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/28041/tips-and-tricks-for-android.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/24391/nokia-n8-camera-guide.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/24391/nokia-n8-camera-guide.html#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:31:27 +0000 Asad Rafi http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=24391 Nokia N8 is a latest flagship device by Nokia, and it's a dream device of every Nokia fan. Nokia had worked really hard on the Nokia N8, and they made it a successful and an awesome device. The camera in Nokia N8 is one of its main features, and it comes with a 12 Megapixel camera lens. So if you love photography and Nokia, then Nokia N8 is your phone. If you want to take professional portrait shots from your Nokia N8, then Nokia want to tell you how to do it. Nokia has posted a guide on their blog which will tell you How to take a professional portrait picture with a Nokia N8. I know that there are a lot of N8 fans and users out there, and I am sure that you would love to try these tips. I have a question for N8 owners, what are your thoughts about the Nokia N8 camera? Please tell us ! ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/24391/nokia-n8-camera-guide.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/23140/sms-blocker-by-optinno-review.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/23140/sms-blocker-by-optinno-review.html#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:02:18 +0000 Siraj http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=23140 SMS Blocker is a little application by Optinno which manages your incoming sms efficiently. The Sms blocker apps scans every incoming messages and screens spams sms. The SMS blocker app takes little memory and it got every option you need to manage sms. Main Page Of the App: The first screen of the application consists of 1.Block List 2.Trusted Sender List 3.Filter Content 4.Block History 5.Settings 6.About Block List: The block list is the list which lets you to add telephone numbers from Phonebook and Inbox. It also supports manual input of numbers too. The sms from the numbers in blocked list are blocked forever. You can also unblock the numbers from the list too. Trusted Sender List: The trusted sender list is the set of numbers which you can add telephone numbers from Phonebook and Inbox. The SMS blocker wont block the sms from the numbers which are in truster sender list. Filter Content: The filter content scans every messages for the text specified in filter content area. This option helps us to stop spam sms with words mentioned in filter content. Block History: The block history shows the number of blocked sms with their details. The smsblocker app also shows number of blocked sms notification in homescreen too. Settings: In settings you can configure the app ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/23140/sms-blocker-by-optinno-review.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/19881/how-to-install-android-2-2-froyo-on-your-iphone.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/19881/how-to-install-android-2-2-froyo-on-your-iphone.html#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:59:01 +0000 Samrat http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=19881 iPhone, the only phone I have  been using for 2 years and will use it in future also. I have never used an android before and don't understand why it's after iOS and all the hype surrounded to it, so enough is enough I decided to try out Android before purchasing any Android device. Now I will be provide step by step guide to enjoy the best of two worlds Requirements: iPhone 3G ( As of now, this is only supported) A Intel based Mac with internet connection(WiFi) Apple iOS 3.1.2 I will be diving the guide in different parts, so it will be easier to follow. Part A- Jailbreaking and downgrading your iPhone to 3.1.2 Steps: You must have upgraded your iPhone to iOS 4.0, don't worry we can go back. Connect your iPhone to the USB and put it into DFU mode, iTunes will display an alert stating you need to restore your device, click ok then hold option(shift) + click restore and navigate to your previously downloaded 3.1.2 FW. After the restore finishes you should be hit with a 1015 error. That’s expected. Don't worry, download RecBoot (Windows / Mac) and click on "Exit Recovery Mode". Now for jailbreaking, follow this tutorial. Part B- Installing Android files on your iPhone Steps: Now you need to install OpenSSH on ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/19881/how-to-install-android-2-2-froyo-on-your-iphone.html/feed 4 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/19137/ridiculously-awesome-your-phone-as-a-vuvuzela.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/19137/ridiculously-awesome-your-phone-as-a-vuvuzela.html#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:44:53 +0000 Rita http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=19137 You know the WorldCup, don't you? Errr not that worldcup, the Football WorldCup! Well, if you watched only one second of any match, you must have noticed a weird annoying sound: that's the Vuvuzela! Apparently, in South Africa, they can't play football without that sound. Overly disturbing, isn't it? Well, the Vuvuzela seems to be all the rage nowadays and you have got to admit that after a couple of matches with its incessant sound in the background, you kind of, sort of, mildly, unconsciously get used to it. So not to be left behind, developers have jumped on the window of opportunity and started producing one Vuvuzela app after the other. I guess the age of fart apps and other bodily sounds is over. Too bad. Anyway, there's plenty of Vuvuzela apps in the Apple App Store as well as the Ovi Store. If you're becoming too addicted to that monotone sound, just search your application store for "Vuvuzela" and you'll probably find one (if not many) to help you get through those long, long hours when there is no match being played and your craving is overwhelming you. But here's the kicker, the ultimate FoneArena advice: If you have a speaker around, ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/19137/ridiculously-awesome-your-phone-as-a-vuvuzela.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/18960/jailbreak-and-unlock-ios-4-0.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/18960/jailbreak-and-unlock-ios-4-0.html#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:21:35 +0000 Samrat http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=18960 Excited, downloaded and installed, yes I am talking about iOS 4.0 night(IST). So yesterday was the day you did this big download and has started enjoying 100 of new features on your Apple devices. Some might have stayed away from this update fearing, they might loose their jailbreak and the device will get locked. Your fear is over all thanks to iPhone Jailbreak team, they have launched their tools within 8 hrs of launch of new iOS. Note: This only works on iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G as of now. Step 1: If you have iPhone/iPod Touch running OS 3.13(not jailbroken) upgrade to new iOS 4.0. Step 2: Download redsn0w beta ( This is still a beta version) Step 3: Open redsn0w and select the iOS 4.0 IPSW that you used to upgrade your iPhone/iPod Touch Step 4: Then select Install Cydia(mandatory) and other options are optional but they will eat up your battery and slow down your device. Step 5: Then follow the on screen instructions to successfully jailbreak your device. Step 6: After your device has been jailbroken it will reboot, after that switch on WiFi(preferred) and click on Cydia. Cydia will take quite amount of time to reorganize, reload and update itself. If ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/18960/jailbreak-and-unlock-ios-4-0.html/feed 12 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/14940/fonearena-on-the-ipad.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/14940/fonearena-on-the-ipad.html#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:14:52 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2010/04/05/fonearena-on-the-ipad.html We just grabbed our shiny new Apple iPad from the newly opened Apple Store on the IT Highway. And guess what , this iPad was sold to us by Steve Jobs who took a secret transatlantic flight to India for the iPad launch Guess What ? We are joking. India is not as fortunate as the US to get the iPad so soon. iPads are already selling on ebay but they are obscenely over priced. So here is a new site called ipadpeek which is basically a web-based iPad simulator and you can view any website as it looks on the iPad screen .  No Pre-Orders , No long queues and money saved ! via labnol ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/14940/fonearena-on-the-ipad.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/14778/guide-blackberry-plans-tariffs-and-customer-support-numbers.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/14778/guide-blackberry-plans-tariffs-and-customer-support-numbers.html#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:22:03 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=14778 FoneArena reader Anirudh is a Blackberry addict as you can see from above image he sent us. He has a shared a list of Blackberry Tips ,  Plans , Tariffs , Customers Support details including how to activate the Blackberry service on your handset. Activating the service on blackberry. 1. Call helpline from your blackberry handset. 2. For registering your handset with the operator you need to send an sms eg :- airtelbb to 121. 3. An SMS will be received for which reply is mandatory eg (In Airtel):-Send bb1/bb2 for Rs 299 and Rs 899 plan respectively. 4. User will get a confirmation message that your plan has been activated . Adding / configuring your email and messenger through Web Portal 1. Login to operator specific Portal 2. Enter username and password.. (Credentials will be provided by Customer care while creating account for your blackberry device) 3. Click on Set Up Account. 4. Enter a valid your username and password for a successful email account configuration. 5. A pop up will occur confirming you for the successful configuration. 6. Click on Help on the left panel (This is the most important step.) and a pop up ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/14778/guide-blackberry-plans-tariffs-and-customer-support-numbers.html/feed 33 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/13329/tutorial-how-to-send-dtmf-request-from-nokia-n900.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/13329/tutorial-how-to-send-dtmf-request-from-nokia-n900.html#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:39:13 +0000 Siraj http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=13329 Hi folks as we know Nokia N900 does not support sending DTMF request to the operator for credit check and other details. Finally there is a way to do so with a click of a widget . The widget used to send DTMF request is called the USSD Widget. It is developed by Guseynov Alexey , Martin Grimme. The widget has two ways of sending the DTMF requests one is by typing the DTMF in codes in USSD dial Pad. And the other one is USSD Widget So its now possible to see the DTMF response in the homescreen. This widget support automatic widget checking and many other customizations like font color, widget background colour etc.. The USSD widget need runtime components like python-hildondesktop hildon-desktop-python-loader pexpect ussd-common And the USSD components like Ussd-pad Ussd Widget You can Download the package with all components here. Then transfer the contents of zip file to root of N900 i.e N900/ Then goto X-Terminal and Type sudo gainroot then type cd MyDocs place all the contents of downloaded zip file to root of N900 i.e N900/ then type dpkg -i filename.deb example: dpkg -i python-hildon.deb likewise install python-hildondesktop hildon-desktop-python-loader pexpect ussd-pad ussd-common ussd Widget Have a look at the video tutorial for more brief explanation httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLvyjiWtnMo Let us know how it worked for you.. UPDATE: To enable root in Nokia N900. Goto App Manager in N900 ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/13329/tutorial-how-to-send-dtmf-request-from-nokia-n900.html/feed 11 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/9609/my-phone-is-dead-because-of-a-fake-imei-how-do-i-reactivate-it-now.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/9609/my-phone-is-dead-because-of-a-fake-imei-how-do-i-reactivate-it-now.html#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:06:04 +0000 Vikas SN http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=9609 We all know that, all telecom operators blocked handsets with a fake IMEI or no IMEI number recently. Well if you are one of those unlucky ones whose mobile phone went dead, there is now a chance to reactivate it. You just need to visit any centre authorised by COAI & MSAI with your handset and change your IMEI Number at a nominal fee of Rs. 200 only. The Whole process will take you less than half an hour or so. Also you will need to carry an ID proof when you go to change your IMEI number. i.e Your Voter ID card or Driver's Licence, or PAN Card or Passport etc. If you are wondering if this new IMEI is genuine or not, you can check it for yourself. Just press *#06# on your phone and then send the new IMEI Number as an SMS to 53232 after your handset has been implanted. For E.g. SMS IMEI xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to 53232 without the quotes where xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is your IMEI number. Premium SMS charges apply. You could also check it online by using this IMEI Validity Tool. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/9609/my-phone-is-dead-because-of-a-fake-imei-how-do-i-reactivate-it-now.html/feed 5 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7730/remotepc-brings-remotedesktop-to-your-iphone.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7730/remotepc-brings-remotedesktop-to-your-iphone.html#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:22:27 +0000 Samrat http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=7730 Want to access & share files from remote PC, you have an Web App for that. Yes, now you can use almighty godly iPhone to access & share contents from and on your PC. You must have earlier heard about many Apps which can be used to control your PC/Mac via iPhone remotely like RemotePad, Air Mouse Pro etc.. Now you can also use your iPhone to do more than just remote controlling your system, now you can access & share files, here where RemotePC Lite comes on. RemotePC Lite is a secure and simple way to view and share files, folders and photos via any browser or using a hand held device like iPhone. You can also upload files to the remote computer and download any file enabled for remote access. To access and share remote PC files, here are the steps to be followed: Download the RemotePC Lite software from their website(only PC supported). Install the software, do the registration & click on the Files/Folders/Drives you want to share. Next point out your iPhone/iPod Touch browser to http://www.remotepc.com/lite You need to Log in and it's done. You can even use the same method and can access your PC from any browser also. For a demo, visit ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7730/remotepc-brings-remotedesktop-to-your-iphone.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7710/iphone-homescreens-of-tech-geeks.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7710/iphone-homescreens-of-tech-geeks.html#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:17:36 +0000 Samrat http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=7710 So, you have got yourself a new iPod Touch/iPhone and you are now in dilemma to keep which iPhone Apps in the home screen. Ya, this happened to me also, when my iPhone was full of Apps & I had to make a decision which are the most useful. But, have you ever wondered to know what are the iPhone home screen's of the very famous talented designers, developers & tech writers ? Yes, I know you are excited and here First & 20 comes to rescue. First & 20 is a collection of Home screens of some of the best and brightest developers, designers and tech writers. Here you can see the Home Screen of Loren Brichter (founder of atebits, makers of the popular Twitter client Tweetie), Jason Snell (editorial director of Macworld), Tim Van Damme (belgian webdesigner running Made by Elephant) & many more. It's sometimes difficult to filter the good and bad Apps on Apple's App Store, so this site really helps you to get to know what your favorite developer uses the most and you get to have a pretty good idea which Apps to purchase & use. According to First & 20 Tweetie is the most used App followed by Birdfeed. I ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/7710/iphone-homescreens-of-tech-geeks.html/feed 1 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/5929/nokia-n97-widgets-on-the-home-screen.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/5929/nokia-n97-widgets-on-the-home-screen.html#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:37:04 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=5929 Nokia N97 is a cool looking phone for sure. One of the unique features of the N97 is the Widgets on the Home Screen of the device and the ability to hide them with just a swipe when you think someone’s spying on your phone’s display. For example , see the widgets above . I’m checking amazon for hot products, reading my facebook updates, checking how the world economy is doing with the help of the bloomberg widget and also trying to check the weather around GooglePlex . Now suddenly my boss comes over and before he gets the slightest doubt about my vacation plans, I hide all my widgets and show him an empty screen. You might have already read about Widgets as a part of the Search for N contest. But here below you see it live in action. As you can see there are 5 widgets 1.Rediff MoneyWiz The stock markets are doing really well and looks like the recession is going to end soon. 2.Music Player I’m going to play music from the N97 without having to get into the menus buried inside. 3.Accuweather Chennai is damn hot today and hope it’s going to rain soon 4.FoneArena Widget We just built a simple widget to track ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/5929/nokia-n97-widgets-on-the-home-screen.html/feed 3 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/5355/create-bookmarklets-on-opera-mini-nokia-default-browser-other-mobile-browsers.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/5355/create-bookmarklets-on-opera-mini-nokia-default-browser-other-mobile-browsers.html#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:23:56 +0000 Vikas SN http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=5355 Have you ever been on the mobile web, reading an interesting article and wish you could quickly share it with your friends on twitter, delicious or Google reader? Well, now you can. Just head over to http://o.yeswap.com in your mobile browser (Opera Mini or Nokia's native web Browser). There you have lots of bookmarklets related to Twitter, Delicious, Google Reader, Stumbleupon, Zamzar etc. Click on your preferred bookmarklet. When the page reloads, just press # and 7 to bookmark this page in Opera Mini. Edit the address of the bookmark to remove "http://o.yeswap.com/?" at the beginning and click "Save". Optionally, you may also want to add it to your speed dial menu in Opera Mini for quick access. That's all. Now you can share any interesting URL’s quickly with all your friends on various social networks. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/5355/create-bookmarklets-on-opera-mini-nokia-default-browser-other-mobile-browsers.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/5259/8-free-apps-worth-trying-in-the-ovi-store.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/5259/8-free-apps-worth-trying-in-the-ovi-store.html#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:45:32 +0000 Vikas SN http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=5259 Nokia Ovi Store has been live for a while now. But if you are still stuck on what to install on your phone from the ovi store for free, pick one from the list below and you might not be disappointed . SMS Preview Using this app, you can instantly preview all your incoming SMS's to get the gist of the SMS and the sender when the SMS arrives on your homescreen. The duration of preview can also be customized to 30 seconds or until you click on the phone. Handwriting Calculator This application allows you to calculate handwritten mathematic expressions. Cricinfo Mobicast We Indians all are Cricket Fans, Aren't we? Therefore, if you are on the move, then you can keep tabs on the scoreboard using this app. This app actually gives you live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, one-click access to schedules, breaking news and photos of all the international matches. Qik You can do live video streaming from your mobile phone using this application. Qik can also be embedded into any of the your blogs, MySpace, Orkut, Facebook Profiles and also can be easily shared easily on Twitter, Ovi Share etc. Nokia Photo Browser Nokia Photo Browser is a refreshing change from the default photo browser on your phone ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/5259/8-free-apps-worth-trying-in-the-ovi-store.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3964/nokia-5800-hidden-theme-effects.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3964/nokia-5800-hidden-theme-effects.html#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 17:42:06 +0000 Vikas SN http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=3964 Today I was just exploring my phone as usual, when I found out a completely unseen area in Themes Section, called as "Theme Effects". Inquisitively, I just turned it on and checked the changes it made. Man O Man, I thanks my stars for that. The effects were truly amazing, the look and feel has now changed almost drastically, It has all this cascading, slide down, from behind effects which is usually seen on an iPhone. To activate it, just go to your Menu -> Settings -> Themes -> General on your 5800. Then select any theme you have installed and click on Options -> Theme Effects. Then click on the "On" button (By default, it is off). That's it. (Note: This hack works on the Default Theme as well, if you have not installed any custom made themes). Now try going back to Menu, all the cascading effects appear enroute. Though it does not appear on all the actions. But it shows effects in all the basic actions like Opening contacts, the keypad, the shortcuts in the shortcuts bar and also while closing menu, SMS's etc. Now this makes me think, how many more hidden features may be present in 5800, which we ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3964/nokia-5800-hidden-theme-effects.html/feed 11 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3848/nokia-5800-tips-and-tricks.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3848/nokia-5800-tips-and-tricks.html#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 19:26:19 +0000 Vikas SN http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=3848 Here are some of the shortcuts  that might come in handy for any Nokia 5800 XpressMusic owners. *#0000# To know the Current Firmware of your Device and its factory information. *#06# To know the IMEI Number of your device. *#2820# To know the address of the Bluetooth device. *#7380# To Restore Factory settings on the phone with default password 12345. *#92702689# To Access Nokia's Life Timer. *#62209526# To know the Mac address of Wi-Fi you are using presently. *#7370# For Soft resetting your phone with default password 12345. Some Tips for Nokia 5800 For Hard resetting your phone, just switch off your mobile, then press the Red, Green and Camera button together. Your device will get Hard Resetted. If you want to close any open application, just press the menu button for a few seconds, then all the open applications will be listed. Press gently on the application icon for a few seconds. You will then get an exit menu. Now Press Exit. To Backup all your phone data, Just go to Menu -> Applications -> File Manager -> Backup and Press "Backup Now" in the Options Tab. You can also set it up for an Automated Backup Daily/Weekly. If you know any other shortcuts/tips for Nokia 5800, then please do share ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3848/nokia-5800-tips-and-tricks.html/feed 3 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3832/recharge-your-prepaid-mobile-online-using-rechargeitnow.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3832/recharge-your-prepaid-mobile-online-using-rechargeitnow.html#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 16:53:04 +0000 Deepak http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=3832 At times, there must be situations wherein you run out of balance in your prepaid mobile and there is no one to help you to get it recharged. I know how annoying it is, as I have faced it many a times (as such moved to postpaid now). But prepaid mobile customers need not panic anymore or need not recharge their mobiles with heavy amount thinking they will run out of balance in case of emergency. Rechargeitnow is a service for rescue of such prepaid mobile owners. Presently this service is available only for Aircel Idea Loop Tata Vodafone Virgin BSNL Reliance (CDMA) Before recharging you can make the payment by using your debit/credit card or net banking account. So, do not forget using Rechargeitnow next time you run out of balance on your mobile! :) We tested the service for a Vodafone number and experience was smooth and had no issues. Did you use the service ?  Post our experience below RechargeitNow ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3832/recharge-your-prepaid-mobile-online-using-rechargeitnow.html/feed 7 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3514/mobile-fan-clubs-launched-for-mig33-users-with-ipl-teams.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3514/mobile-fan-clubs-launched-for-mig33-users-with-ipl-teams.html#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:08:45 +0000 Deepak http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=3514 If you are a person, looking over the internet for free calling solution or various mobile tweaking solution, then you must have definitely come across Mig33 – A service, offering varied services like calling to various countries around the world (including India), free SMSing, free Instant Messenger service and much more. To add more value to their services, Mig33 have launched mobile fan clubs with various IPL team using which, the 20 million + Mig33 users can join mobile fan clubs to get updates about their favorite team. For joining the mobile fan club, a Mig33 user can visit m.mig33.com/cricket from your mobile browser or SMS the following keyword: Royal Challengers –  SMS RC to 57575 Kings XI Punjab – SMS KXIP to 57575 Deccan Chargers -  SMS DC to 57575 Delhi Daredevils – SMS DD to 57575 Chennai Super Kings – SMS CSK to 57575 So, if you are a mobile fan too, then just subscriber and share your thoughts, views, get updates, etc by joining the mobile fan club on Mig33. ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/3514/mobile-fan-clubs-launched-for-mig33-users-with-ipl-teams.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2942/use-your-nokia-phone-as-a-flashlight-with-phonetorch-for-symbianos-94-5th-edition.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2942/use-your-nokia-phone-as-a-flashlight-with-phonetorch-for-symbianos-94-5th-edition.html#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:11:15 +0000 Team FoneArena http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=2942 Ever wondered to what level convergance can actually reach. First our phones doubled as a MP3 player, then they bundled as a mass storage device., then as a Camera . Few of our phones could also double as a Flash torch light. But that feature was long reducing in usage as they did not offer that functionality and the feature could tend to be over used which actually caused the camera flash light to diminish in quality and life time. Ofcourse like all technologies the right amount of usage always matters.  Well with that caution here is re introducing the flash light functionality into your S60 5th Edition Nokia Phones.[5800, n97]  Anyway, Harald Meyer has come to the rescue withPhoneTorch for S60 5th Edition, in full Symbian Signed form. You can download it from the link and please do read the caution as it is still in the development stage and over usage could cause your phone flash to get damaged. http://dev.meh.at/ ]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2942/use-your-nokia-phone-as-a-flashlight-with-phonetorch-for-symbianos-94-5th-edition.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2885/how-to-get-an-apple-itunes-usa-account-for-free-and-download-items-from-the-us-app-store.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2885/how-to-get-an-apple-itunes-usa-account-for-free-and-download-items-from-the-us-app-store.html#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:38:24 +0000 Varun Krish http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=2885 Spotted a cool free app or free download on the iTunes App Store but did u get a irritating message that the item is not available in the India iTunes Store Well show you How To Get an Apple iTunes USA Account for free and download items from the US App store Step 1: Get latest version iTunes (8.0.2.20) is the version we tested the hack on. Set the country to USA using the dropdown at the bottom Step 2 : Search for mocha vnc lite in the iTunes Store Step 3 : Click on the free vnc lite app to download it . You will be asked to sign-in to your itunes account. At this step click on Create New Account at the top of the dialog Step 4 : Now fill up the form with your details Step 5 : Voila ! Now you will see the payment none options . No Credit card required. For the City State and Zip use Beverly Hills , CA , 90210 Step 6 : Verify you spanking new iTunes account by clicking on the link in the email they send to the address above. Step 7: You are all set ! Hit the US App Store and you can download any app including ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2885/how-to-get-an-apple-itunes-usa-account-for-free-and-download-items-from-the-us-app-store.html/feed 49 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2422/what-does-the-firmware-v11008-have-in-store-for-your-nokia-xpressmusic-5800-aka-tube.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2422/what-does-the-firmware-v11008-have-in-store-for-your-nokia-xpressmusic-5800-aka-tube.html#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:54:06 +0000 Team FoneArena http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=2422 Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is indeed a good phone and owing to its brand new OS it does have some glitches. Anyways who does get things right in the first move. So Nokia have decided to get things right and have released the First Firmware update for their mass market touch phone Nokia 5800. We in India dont have to bother to actually download the firmware as all phones bought after Jan 10th have the firmware pre installed. [gallery] Here is the list of the changelog of this firmware : Homepage is not defined for Vodafone Live! Last word disappears when selecting receiver in SMS. My Nokia: phone displays “#” in front of Application name. During Back-Up & Restore operation, calendar entries are not restored. Operator menu link within Welcome application. Invalid message pops up before playing the file received via Bluetooth. Input Method, VKB just display number when selecting a WLAN access point which contains a password. Chinese box HWR control buttons and FS HWR control bar are too small. Unable to add image to Contact bar from Gallery when there is about 5 GB of data in memory card. In Arabic UI, in calendar, the arrows on the top are reversed in week view and day view. UI-rotation is too sensitive. Search: Google ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2422/what-does-the-firmware-v11008-have-in-store-for-your-nokia-xpressmusic-5800-aka-tube.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2461/nokia-n95-8gb-gets-firmware-update-310015.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2461/nokia-n95-8gb-gets-firmware-update-310015.html#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:22:03 +0000 Team FoneArena http://www.fonearena.com/blog/?p=2461 The Nokia N95 8GB is indeed a wonderful device and what else can be more welcome for a device of this stature other than a firmware update. Close on the heels of updates for N79, 5800 Xm, N95 Classic, Nokia has announced the availability of the Firmware update version 31.0.015 from the current available version 30.0.018. This update is available for unbranded phones only and we fellow Desi’s don’t have to worry as we don’t have to bother about locked or unlocked Nokia phones. This update of the N95 does not have UDP [User Data Preservation]. So don’t forget to back up all your important data. The update itself is of miniscule nature and consists of preliminarily only few minor cosmetic changes and browser stability and puts to rest some constant Error messages that kept popping after the last update happened. Approximate change log: Closing of the SDK security 'hack' for jail breaking personal devices Minor bug fixes and cosmetic improvements Photo quality improvements (assuming same algorithm tweaks as for N95 classic v31...) Better browser stability and speed improvements So go on folks and look for your ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2461/nokia-n95-8gb-gets-firmware-update-310015.html/feed 0 http://www.fonearena.com/blog/754/ways-to-identify-fake-nokia-phones.html http://www.fonearena.com/blog/754/ways-to-identify-fake-nokia-phones.html#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:40:35 +0000 Team FoneArena http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/01/14/ways-to-identify-fake-nokia-phones.html Nokia Philippines has come out with ways to identify fake Nokia phones. Nokia N81, Nokia 5310, Nokia N95, Nokia N82, Nokia 6120 are some of the fake Nokia phones in the Philippines market. So next time you are buying a Nokia phone from Philippines or some other place, which is famous for its shady mobile handset bazaars, try one of these and stop getting cheated: Price of a fake Nokia is almost half or one-third of its original counterpart. Abnormally lightweight phones can be fake, so beware, for humans light weights are in but not for phones Fake mobile don’t have the blue colored 12-month warranty sticker. If the phone has the sticker then use the other ways to identify fakes (this is my version) Unavailability of or poorly printed Nokia Care tamper proof warranty stickers are sign of a fake Nokia mobile handset Genuine Nokia phones have a tamper-proof label at the back and they also have tamper-proof warranty seal Original Nokia phone have batteries with hologram showing Nokia “Connecting people” logo and “Original Enhancements” written on them. If you slant the hologram left, right, down, and up you will see 1,2,3 and 4 dots on each side So next time you buy a Nokia ...]]> http://www.fonearena.com/blog/754/ways-to-identify-fake-nokia-phones.html/feed 13