HTC released the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the HTC One in India earlier this year, now the company has started rolling out the Sense 6 update for the Indian users. Last month HTC promised that it would release the Sense 6 update for the HTC One users starting from May, and it has kept its promise. Several HTC One users in India have shared the screenshot of the update on official HTC India Facebook page. Continue reading “HTC One Sense 6 update now rolling out in India”
Alcatel One Touch has announced that it would launched the One Touch Idol X+, the company’s latest flagship smartphone and the successor of last year’s One Touch Idol X in India on May 29th in partnership with Flipkart. It was initially announced back in December last year in China and it was showcased at the CES 2014 in January. It packs a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display at 440 PPI, powered by a 2 GHz MediaTek MT6592 Octa-Core processor with Mali 450 GPU and runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Continue reading “Alcatel One Touch Idol X+ launching in India on May 29th”
Lenovo unveiled the Vibe Z with a 5.5-inch 1080p display and Snapdragon 800 last year and it launched in India earlier. Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro, its successor with a 6-inch ( 2560 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD display and 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 CPU has been spotted in China Continue reading “Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro with 6-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 801 surfaces”
Yesterday, reports touted that Samsung is testing Android 4.4.3 KitKat on Galaxy S5 and S4 LTE-A. Today, several references points that Samsung is working on a low-end smartphone that will be powered by Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
Continue reading “Samsung could be working on a budget smartphone running Android 4.4.2”
The year 2014 was touted to be the year of wearables and we did see devices like smartwatch, smart ring, smart contact lens and range of fitness trackers. Another new technology that we saw this year were “Smart Appliances” which reminded us of the popular cartoon Jetsons. Companies like LG and Samsung sell home appliances like washers and refrigerators that can be connected to internet and controlled via smartphone.
Continue reading “Apple reportedly planning to foray into Smart Home market”
The Lava 3G 415 , a new entry-level smartphone from the company is now on sale in India on eBay.in. It has a 4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) display , powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has 3G, Dual SIM support with dual standby, 5MP fixed-focus rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “Lava 3G 415 with 4-inch display, Android 4.2 now available for Rs. 5249”
LG G3 specs and features appeared on LG’s official Dutch website prior to the launch day . The company took down the promotional page immediately however, some of the information was still hanging online for quiet some time.
Continue reading “Official LG site reveals LG G3 specs, new features”
Spice has launched the Stellar 509 (Mi-509), the company’s latest smartphone in the Stellar series exclusively on HomeShop18. It has a 5-inch FWVGA screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. As usual it has dual SIM support and also features 3G connectivity. Continue reading “Spice Stellar 509 with 5-inch display, quad-core processor launched for Rs. 7999”
HTC M8 Ace that showed up in a press image last week showing its curved back has surfaced again, this time showing its display on the front. The image that has been leaked by the same Chinese website looks similar to the phone that got certified on Tenaa recently. Last week’s rumor said that the phone would feature a 4.7-inch screen, but the new leak reveals that the phone would feature a 5-inch 1080p screen. Continue reading “HTC M8 Ace press render surfaces, specifications detailed”
After the most successful Moto G that was launched in India earlier this year, Motorola released another budget smartphone called Moto E at a price tag of just Rs. 6,999, even cheaper than the Moto G. Unlike the Moto G, the Moto E was launched in India first and is also cheaper compared to some markets. Looking at the specifications, it is clear that Moto E is worth the price. Did it live up to its expectations? Let us find it out in the complete review. Continue reading “Motorola Moto E Review”
Google is expected to announce an update to its latest OS Android KitKat 4.4.2 for quite sometime now. The Android 4.4.3 update is anticipated to be released at upcoming Google I/O conference in June. Meanwhile, it looks like Samsung is eager to push latest Android update to its devices soon.
FoneArena is going to be at Computex 2014 in Taiwan next week and we have teamed up with Ford to make the coverage even more exciting! Computex is by far Asia’s largest tech show and you might be wondering what Ford, a car maker is doing at a tech show. Well the auto-maker is going to showcase the future of in-car connectivity and we would be giving FoneArena readers a exclusive first look from the show floor. And guess what ? That is not all, by following the coverage , you get a chance to win some really cool gadgets. Sounds fun ? Stay tuned to FoneArena for more news about this contest. And do tweet about your ideas about in-car connectivity and what you would like to win with the hashtag #FordComputex
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Last week leaked presentation slides confirmed all the specifications of the much anticipated smartphone LG G3. The company also announced QuickCircle Cases for its upcoming flagship smartphone that is scheduled for a launch this week on May 27th. These folder-style case lets users check the time, place calls, send text messages, take photos, listen to music and more from the circular window, without opening the phone. More leaks related to accessories of the phone have surfaced online over the weekend.
Continue reading “LG G3 Wireless Charging dock leaked ahead of release”
Saavn, one of the popular Indian music streaming service has updated its Saavn Music app for Android to version 3.0. This brings a new user interface that lets users access Saavn Radio, new releases, top playlists and song of the day easily from tiled homescreen and full-screen album art in the Saavn player. This update also brings better support for low-end Android smartphones with smaller screens and support for Android tablets. Continue reading “Saavn 3.0 for Android brings revamped UI, better device support and more”
Soon after acquiring fashion e-retailer Myntra for an estimated price of over $330 million, Flipkart has received funding worth $210 million from DST Global which is a fund led by Yuri Milner. Other investors in this latest round of funding include existing invested Tiger Global, Accel Partners and Iconiq Capital. Continue reading “Flipkart secures $210 million in funding from DST Global and others”
