Obi Mobiles launches five new Android smartphones, starts at Rs. 4200

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Obi Mobiles launched Octopus S520, the company’s first smartphone back in July, today it has launched five new smartphones. These include, Obi S400, S450, Python S452, S500 and Wolverine S501 that are priced between Rs. 4,200 and Rs. 7,850. Expect the Wolverine S501 that runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), other four smartphones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Continue reading “Obi Mobiles launches five new Android smartphones, starts at Rs. 4200”

Flipkart pulls plug on PayZippy, invests in Ngpay

Flipkart has shut down its payment gateaway service PayZippy and made a strategic investment in mobile payment company Ngpay. The e-commerce giant had launched PayZippy in December last year where e-commerce merchants can accept payments from all credit and debit cards as well as use 53 net banking options.

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Galaxy Note 4 surfaces on Samsung’s Mobile site

Samsung’s much anticipated Galaxy Note 4 has been spotted on company’s mobile website. The smartphone which is just days away from its official launch at IFA 2014 bears a model number SM-910T on the website in the form of UAProf.

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Sony to reportedly launch Android Wear powered SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk at IFA 2014

Sony is planning to debut two wearable devices at the IFA 2014 along with other smartphones and tablets. According to a report from 9to5Google, Sony will launch Android Wear powered SmartWatch3 and SmartBand Talk at an event this week.

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Xolo Q700s Plus with 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 8499

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Besides launching the octa-core Play 8X-1000, Xolo today also unveiled the Q700s Plus. Unlike the 8X-1000, the Q700s Plus is a bit skewed towards the more budget-centric section of the market. Continue reading “Xolo Q700s Plus with 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 8499”

Xolo Play 8X-1100 with Octa-core processor, 2GB RAM launched for Rs. 14999

India’s Xolo seems to be on an octa-core launch spree. After launching the 8X-1000 and the Play 8X-1200 earlier, the local vendor has now announced the Play 8X-1100.

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Lenovo’s IFA press invite confirms Vibe X2 launch

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Lenovo’s upcoming flagship smartphone has been rumoured for quite some time now. Today, the company has sent out press invites for an IFA event, which is scheduled on September 4. Continue reading “Lenovo’s IFA press invite confirms Vibe X2 launch”

HTC One M8 Dual SIM Unboxing

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We managed to get the HTC One M8  Dual SIM device here at FoneArena and we decided to unbox it for you. Watch the unboxing video below and let us know if you have any questions about the device.

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Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM vs Lumia 525 Photo Gallery

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Microsoft officially launched Lumia 530 Dual SIM in India for Rs 7,349 earlier this month, while the Lumia 525 was launched in January this year. The Lumia 530 is the cheapest dual SIM Lumia smartphone. Lets take a detailed look at both the devices in several photos. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM vs Lumia 525 Photo Gallery”

OnePlus to do away with invite system this October

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The OnePlus One is perhaps one among the most wanted devices at the moment, at least among those who know about the phone. However, a major hindrance for those looking to purchase the device is the invite system.

It requires a to-be buyer to get hold of an ‘invite’ (basically a unique code) that can be obtained (i) either from others who have purchased the OnePlus One or (ii) from OnePlus itself, via the numerous contests it holds. Although OnePlus has ramped up its production capacity in the recent months, the demand for the OnePlus One still outweighs supply. Continue reading “OnePlus to do away with invite system this October”

Oppo Neo 3 R831K launched in India for Rs. 10990

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Oppo Neo 3 R831k, an upgraded version of the Oppo Neo R831 has been launched in India. The main difference in the Neo 3 compared to Neo is 1GB RAM instead of 512MB RAM and an LED flash on the back for its 5-megapixel camera.  Continue reading “Oppo Neo 3 R831K launched in India for Rs. 10990”

Micromax Canvas 2 Colours A120 Android 4.4 KitKat update starts rolling out

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Micromax has started rolling out Android 4.4 (KitKat) update for Canvas 2 Colours A120 smartphone. It was launched back in April, running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), but the company promised KitKat update soon after the launch. Micromax recently rolled out KitKat update for Canvas Doodle 3 A102 and Canvas Knight  A350. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas 2 Colours A120 Android 4.4 KitKat update starts rolling out”

MIUI 6 update now available for Xiaomi Mi 3 and Mi 4

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Xiaomi unveiled the MIUI 6, a major update with new features and a completely new design. The MIUI 6 update is now available for the both the Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi 3 smartphones for the public after the internal best testing is complete. The MIUI v4.8.29 update with MIUI 6 update for these two devices bring new notification center with toggles for music control panel, notifications for new messages, missed calls, reminders, app notices, and more. Continue reading “MIUI 6 update now available for Xiaomi Mi 3 and Mi 4”

Microsoft updates OneDrive mobile apps, merges office and personal on Android

Microsoft has updated OneDrive apps on Android, iOS and Windows phone. The cloud storage app for Android has added support for OneDrive for Business.

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Dell to reintroduce revamped tablets in India

Dell is planning to re- enter the tablet market in India with a new features and new strategy as per reports from the Economic Times. The PC maker will kick start the sell of these tablets from September 15 says the report.

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