Starting today Govt. has asked mobile operators in India to disable all phones without a valid IMEI number. We are sure a lot of users using illegally imported phones and knock-offs would be affected. To make life easy we have discovered a free online tool that lets you validate your IMEI number. Continue reading “Check if your IMEI number is Authentic Online”
Atebits developer of popular iPhone Twitter app Tweetie 2 just tweeted that the next update to the App has been approved by Apple and that it would be available for download soon. And the app – Tweetie 2.1 is already out of download on the app store [iTunes Link]
This version boasts of support for native twitter lists and retweets and geolocation Continue reading “Download Tweetie 2.1 from the App Store now – supports Lists and Reweets”
According to a new job listing on Apple’s website found by MacRumors, Apple is looking for a new iPhone Software Engineer to join the Maps team to help them take Maps to the next level. Continue reading “Apple ditching Google Maps on the iPhone for own Mapping solution ?”
Acer which is known more as a Computer maker has launched 3 new handsets based on the Windows Mobile 6.5 platform – neoTouch S200 , beTouch E101 and beTouch E200 Acer entered the Mobile Arena in Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona and now its slowly bringing more handsets to consumers in India under two series – beTouch and neoTouch
Continue reading “Acer launches 3 new Windows Mobile Handsets in India”
You might have already seen The new Videocon logo and advertisements in TV and Newspapers. Videocon which is a well known consumer brand in India is now selling mobile phones too under the brand name of Videocon Mobile Phones . If you are in Tamil Nadu-Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Pondicherry and Mumbai you can buy Videocon Mobiles Continue reading “Videocon Mobile Phones”
Nokia has unveiled the E72 in India and we already have our hands on this awesome phone – thanks to Nokia India. Here is the unboxing video taken with the N900.
We know a lot of you are waiting for your Maemo Device as the Nokia N900 is creating so much buzz worldwide ! The N900 is an amazing phone for sure. But Nokia is not going to ditch Symbian for Maemo. Both are here to stay for sometime. So we decided to make offer something special to FoneArena Readers. – A Symbian Theme called Maemo Arena based on the Nokia Nseries blue Maemo Theme on the N900 Continue reading “Download Maemo Theme for S60 5th Edition Phones”
You might know that FoneArena was in the capital to meet the Digital Designers behind Nokia phones. Nokia India had invited us to Nokia Digital Design 2009 at The Oberoi , New Delhi. Everyone knows Nokia’s tagline is Connecting People. The Digital Designers behind a phone play a major role in making sure phones actually help people connect with each other effectively.
Here is the inside story about Nokia’s Digital Design Continue reading “Nokia Digital Design 2009”
You must have heard a lot of news surrounding MNP or Mobile Number Portability. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has finally fixed the various charges for Mobile Number Portability in India and the TRAI press release is below. If you are still wondering what does MNP mean to you read further. Continue reading “TRAI fixes MNP Mobile Number Portability charges at Rs.19”
The GSMA has announced the Winners of its 2009 Mobile Awards and a real good surprise for Nokia. The N97 Mini which has been launched in India recently has won the Award for the Best Mobile Handset Best Mobile Broadband Handset/Device . I played with the Mini at Nokia World and most recently at the Nokia N-Tourage Event in Blore and this handset is very impressive in terms of build quality , speed and kinetic scrolling and much better than the big brother. Continue reading “N97 Mini wins GSMA Award for Best Mobile Handset”
You might have seen the nominations for the Asia Mobile Awards for 2009 and now The GSM Association has announced the winners at the Mobile Asia Congress Networking Party and Awards Celebration at Hong Kong’s famed Happy Valley Racecourse.
“We are delighted with the number of high quality entries we received for this year’s Asian Mobile Awards and Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Asia Tournament,” said Rob Conway, CEO and Member of the Board for the GSMA. “These awards reflect the strong growth of mobile communications in Asia – in the last year alone mobile connections in the region have risen by 370 million, and this growth is driven by innovative new services, applications and ever richer mobile content. These awards recognise the leaders, pioneers and innovators that are making this happen. Our congratulations to the winners, and our thanks to all those who participated.”
The winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2009 are: Continue reading “GSM Association announces winners of Asia Mobile Awards 2009”
Opera Mobile 10 beta for Windows Mobile phones is now out for immediate download on a WinMo phone after the Oslo based Software Company announced the Symbian version of the browser earlier this month. This version for Windows Mobile aims to transform mobile browsing to a desktop-like experience
Continue reading “Opera Mobile 10 Comes to Windows Mobile after Symbian”
Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition, an entertainment hub that combines mobile broadcast TV (DVB-H), social networking, music and gaming in one compact 3G device. With mobile broadcast TV consumption on the rise – by 2012 there will be over 300 million people worldwide watching TV on their mobile phones – this handset offers easy access to anyone wanting to enjoy an exceptional live, on-the-move TV experience.Nokia vice president Mark Selby said, “The introduction of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition responds to the arrival of DVB-H broadcast mobile TV networks in new markets and offers an affordable device for new and existing customers alike. Customers are increasingly watching a variety of programmes on their mobiles, such as drama programs, news and sport, for a longer period of time. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition has the sound and image quality to hold audiences captive.”
Watch TV. Anywhere. Continue reading “Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition launched”
There are so many mobile platforms out there – Symbian , Android, iPhone , Blackberry , Windows Mobile , Palm , Maemo and now Bada. The handset market which was once dominated by Symbian and WinMo now has fierce competition from iPhone and Blackberry. Android is growing fast too. Maemo was was never destined to be used in a phone until the Nokia N900. Palm was almost out of the radar until the Palm Pre which came with the WebOS platform. But which is the best ? As a user which platform do you love and why ? Let us know in the comments !
The Fujitsu F-08A works 1.5m under water and it clicks pics too . At the Fujitsu booth at Symbian Exchange last month, i saw this cool phone dipped inside a bowl of water. Its got a 5MP Camera , GSM/3G Network support, NFC,GPS , MobileTV and a Music player. I just put the camera in self timer mode and wanted to see if the camera worked fine. ( and the handset runs Symbian )
Watch the video after the break for the test Continue reading “Fujitsu Phone can swim and take pictures under Water”
