HTC reportedly plans to introduce more budget 4G smartphones in Q1 2015

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HTC plans to launch entry-level 4G smartphones in the first quarter of 2015, according to a report from DigiTimes. It expects to ship twice the amount of products next year compared to this year, the report adds. This was revealed by Jack Tong, president of HTC North Asia. He also said that HTC would introduce single SIM variant of HTC Desire 820 in Taiwan. Continue reading “HTC reportedly plans to introduce more budget 4G smartphones in Q1 2015”

MTV Fashiontronix accessories launched on Flipkart starting from Rs. 499

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Flipkart has launched a range of accessories from MTV Fashiontronix by Soundlogic by partnering with Viacom 18. Priced from Rs. 499 on-wards, the new MTV Fashiontronix gadgets include, headsets, power banks and speakers. Continue reading “MTV Fashiontronix accessories launched on Flipkart starting from Rs. 499”

Gionee Elife S5.1 Review

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Gionee launched the Elife S5.1, the company’s thinnest smartphone in India last month at a price tag of Rs. 18,999. It is the successor of the Gionee Elife S5.5 that was launched earlier this year. Even though it was called the world’s thinnest smartphone and even entered into the Guinness book of world records in September, it was dethroned by the Oppo R5 and later by the vivo X5Max that is 4.75mm thick. This looks better than the Elife E6 and its predecessor, the Elife S5.5. Should you buy it for the looks and design? What about the performance? Let us find out in the complete review.

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LG to build stereo camera system for Mercedes-Benz cars

LG has announced that it has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz to develop stereo camera system for its cars. The duo will create the next-generation camera systems for automated driving, allowing the driver to transfer some driving tasks to the intelligent vehicle.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Charcoal Black Photo Gallery

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note Edge smartphone the IFA back in September. The Note Edge was launched earlier this week in India for Rs 64,900.We brought you the unboxingg and benchmarks of the phone and we also went hands on with the device at IFA, 2014. Now lets take a look at the hardware of the device in this photo gallery post. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Charcoal Black Photo Gallery”

Has the S Pen become more useful on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4?

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Back in 2011, Samsung had launched the original Galaxy Note, a large screen device that brought the stylus back into vogue. Initially used as a substitute for the finger in old touchscreens, the stylus, also known as the S-Pen, became a value add for Samsung’s new experiment. Even though the positioning of the Note has slightly changed, the stylus has stuck to its place and evolved along with the device, now in its fourth iteration. Has it become more useful, this generation? Let’s find out.

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ASUS #ZenLife Giveaway

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It’s time for jingle bells! And, it’s also that time of a year where gifts flow in. We at FoneArena love you, our loyal readers and to thank you for being with us for yet another successful year, we are bringing you #ZenLife Giveaway.

We are teaming up with ASUS to help you end the year on a winning note. Historically, we have been picking the lucky ones based on a small contest and we plan to continue the trend this time as well, but with a small twist. Continue reading “ASUS #ZenLife Giveaway”

HTC Desire EYE reportedly available from select offline stores in India for Rs. 35990

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HTC announced the Desire EYE in India at the Double Exposure event back in October. It was supposed to go on sale in the country exclusively on Amazon late November, but it didn’t happen. Today Mumbai-based retailer Manish Khatri from Mahesh Telecom said that the HTC Desire EYE would be available from select offline stores in India starting today. The Desire EYE is still not available on Amazon and is expected to go on sale soon. Continue reading “HTC Desire EYE reportedly available from select offline stores in India for Rs. 35990”

LG India launches The Great Indian Selfie, aims to create world’s largest online selfie canvas

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LG India has launched The Great Indian Selfie campaign, in an attempt to create largest online selfie canvas in the world simply clicking your selfie at an LG Selfie Smile Click Studio in 11 cities or by uploading it on lg.com/in/g3/hiselfie. LG Electronics India says that it intends to enter into record books renowned in the world with this attempt. Continue reading “LG India launches The Great Indian Selfie, aims to create world’s largest online selfie canvas”

Entry-level Asus ZenFone specs leaked ahead of CES 2015 announcement

An entry level Asus ZenFone smartphone has been leaked with some specs. Android Police points to this document over on Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) that was filed by Asustek Computer Inc.

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Facebook rolls out Stickered companion app for Messenger on iPhone

Facebook has unveiled a companion app that lets users add stickers to photos from their iPhone. Dubbed as Stickered, the app allows you to pick a photo and overlay it with a stickers.

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