Thanks for the amazing response to the very first Qualcomm Snapdragon Giveaway on FoneArena. We are very excited to announce the answers and the winner of the giveaway. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon Giveaway #1 Winner Announcement”
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HTC reports 58% drop in profit for Q2 2012
Things don’t look very good for smartphone maker HTC which has declared a pretty steep drop in profit compared to the same period last year when it posted record profit. Profit for Q2 2012 stood at NT$7.4 billion versus NT$17.5 billion profit in Q2 2011. That is a drop of about 57.7% in profit – ouch ! Although we are a big fan of the HTC One series mainly the One X and One S, looks like it’s not doing so well in the market. Seems like Samsung is dominating the Android phone market.
Continue reading “HTC reports 58% drop in profit for Q2 2012”
Motorola RAZR MAXX Unboxing
Is battery life a problem on your android phone ? Well it’s a problem with most smartphones today and Android phones are the worst affected. What’s awesome about the Motorola RAZR MAXX is that it packs a massive 3300 mAh battery. Moto promises about 17.6 hours of talk time on this handset which is almost twice the talk time on the RAZR. Check out our unboxing video of the Moto RAZR MAXX below. There is a brief comparison with the Motorola RAZR as well.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQyfysr9mLo
Qualcomm Snapdragon Giveaway #2 – Guess the Phone and Win a HTC One S
The Qualcomm Snapdragon Giveaway is back ! The response to the first giveaway was mind blowing. Thanks to you guys for sending in your entries from every nook and corner of India. And guess what we have yet another giveaway planned. All you have to do is Guess the Phone in the questions below and you can walk away with one Snapdragon device – the HTC One S
Sounds awesome right ? And guess what, this is just the second contest in a series of several more contests and activities we will be bringing to you in the next few weeks in partnership with Qualcomm Snapdragon.
Dive into the contest below and send in your entry. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon Giveaway #2 – Guess the Phone and Win a HTC One S”
Download the Google Analytics Android App now from the Play Store
Looks like the news coming out of Google I/O this week is just not stopping at all. If you are a user of the popular Google Analytics service , here is some good news . Google has released the first version of the Google Analytics App for Android in Google Play today. The main features of the app are Real-Time visitor count , Dashboard for all key metrics , Automatic and Customized Alerts Continue reading “Download the Google Analytics Android App now from the Play Store”
LG Optimus 3D Max Unboxing
Here is the FoneArena unboxing of the LG Optimus 3D Max which has been launched in India recently . The Optimus 3D Max is a much improved version of the original Optimus 3D phone which was bulky. The Optimus 3D Max was launched at MWC 2012 this year and feels a lot lighter and slimmer compared to the previous 3D handset from the Korean handset maker. Watch the unboxing video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIDYUBT3RXQ
Google Play lets you update and uninstall apps on your phone from the browser
The Google Play website ( previously known as Android Market) has got a cool new feature. You can now remotely delete /uninstall and update apps on your phones connected to you Google account. Continue reading “Google Play lets you update and uninstall apps on your phone from the browser”
Google Nexus 7 Price Revealed – $199 takes on the Amazon Kindle Fire
Google has announced it’s first Nexus branded tablet in partnership with Asus and it has announced the price of the 7 inch tablet. Consumers can order the tablet from the Google Play Store directly. The tablet will be available for $199 starting from mid-July. Looks like Google is taking on the Amazon Kindle Fire which is priced exactly the same. Continue reading “Google Nexus 7 Price Revealed – $199 takes on the Amazon Kindle Fire”
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean release date set for mid July for Galaxy Nexus , Nexus S and Motorola Xoom
Google has announced the next version of Android known as Jelly Bean with the version number 4.1. The first devices to get this update will the the Samsung Galaxy Nexus , Samsung Nexus S and the Motorola Xoom WiFi Tablet. Continue reading “Android 4.1 Jelly Bean release date set for mid July for Galaxy Nexus , Nexus S and Motorola Xoom”
LG Optimus 4X HD Unboxing
Here we have the first quad core phone from LG and it is the LG Optimus 4X HD which is powered by a 1.5 GHz Quadcore NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and packs an 4.7 inch IPS display. The phone has been launched in some countries in Europe . We have managed to get our hands on the White edition.The first thing you notice once your power on the phone is the awesome IPS screen which produces crisp images.
Check out the unboxing video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3eWzqq2lVo
LG Optimus Vu Unboxing Video
Here is a quick unboxing and quick look at the LG Optimus Vu which has been launched in South Korea by LG and SKT. It’s a 5 inch Android phone powered by a Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU running on Android 2.3.6 and getting an update to ICS soon. Watch the unboxing video below for a glimpse at a rather nice retail package from LG
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4OKDHv-SE
Microsoft Surface Tablet Video
Here is a video teaser of the just announced Microsoft Surface Tablet . Will the iPad finally see some competition from Windows Tablets and has Microsoft finally managed to get it right in the tablet arena ? Give the video a look after the jump. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Tablet Video”
Qualcomm Snapdragon Giveaway #1 – Guess the Phone and Win a Sony Xperia S
We are back with another giveaway and this time a big one.If you read FoneArena , you must have heard about Snapdragon by Qualcomm and you know the Snapdragon is the Coolest Kid on the Block
We have a fun contest for you this time and you are going to love it. All you got to do is Guess the Phone in the questions below and you can walk away with one Snapdragon device – the Sony Xperia S.
Sounds easy right ? And guess what this is the just first contest in a series of several more contests and activities we will be bringing to you in the next few months in partnership with Qualcomm Snapdragon. Dive into the contest below and send in your entry. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon Giveaway #1 – Guess the Phone and Win a Sony Xperia S”
Nokia 808 Pureview gets a price tag of Rs.33899 on Nokia Store few hours before India launch
The folks at BGR.in have just posted that the Nokia 808 PureView has got a new price tag of Rs.33899 on the Nokia Store with an unconfirmed MRP of Rs.34999. The 808 PureView packs a whopping 41 Megapixel Camera sensor with a Xenon flash and capable for recording 1080p videos.From the little time , I have had with the device since Mobile World Congress, CTIA and Nokia India events , I totally want one as I have owned the Nokia N82, N86 8MP and the N8. The PureView is a must have if you are camera phone freak like me. Only thing which is not so fancy about the PureView is the Symbian OS but then that is the OS which has good image processing capabilities. Continue reading “Nokia 808 Pureview gets a price tag of Rs.33899 on Nokia Store few hours before India launch”
Amzer Shellster Case GiveAway – 14 cases to be won !
The folks at Amzer make cases for mobile phones and tablets and they have come up with a new product range under the Shellster brand.It is in fact a case along with a holster.
For the next 7 days , there are 2 Amzer Shellster cases up for grabs every day which is a total of 14 cases ! You could win a Amzer Shellster Case for your phone from today June 11 2012 till Sunday June 17 2012. Continue reading “Amzer Shellster Case GiveAway – 14 cases to be won !”