LG’s much awaited Optimus G2 handset might have just showed up in bencharks if an AnTuTu result is to be believed. The phone is believed to be powered by a Snapdragon 800 processor and scores a very impressive 32,0002 points in the test. It is safe to assume that the handset with the codename F320 is in fact the LG Optimus G2 that the company intends to launch at it’s event in Korea on August 7th.
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Motorola is all set to announce its next round of Android running devices. The company has partnered with Verizon and will be releasing the handsets as part of its Ultra series. In addition to the regular handset, we should also expect to see a MAXX edition which will pack a bigger and hence thicker battery pack. Rumors suggest that a smaller M model of the phone will also follow.
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Yahoo has been on a spending spree lately and has acquired quite a few startups with its latest acquisition being Bignoggins Productions, an app development firm that makes iOS applications.
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Following the demise of Google Reader we’ve seen a range of competitors spring up to take the place of the much loved RSS feed reader. Digg too has decided to enter the arena with its own Reader application. Currently available on the web and via an iOS app, it is possible to import feeds from your Google account.
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We have an exclusive unboxing of the just announced Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom camera phone first on FoneArena which was showcased at an event in London last month where we got a hands on this super-sized camera phone.The S4 Zoom is basically a Galaxy S4 mini with a zoom lens attached to it on the back. It looks like a phone from the front but the moment you get a glimpse of that 10x zoom lens on the back, you just can’t continue to think of the Galaxy S4 zoom as a phone, it feels more like a mini version of the Galaxy Camera which was launched last year.The main difference between the two is that the S4 Zoom can make phone calls while the Galaxy Camera can’t. We got hold of the retail package from the Middle-East and here is a look at the device and the package contents. Check out the unboxing video below
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Fly has launched the Fly F351, an entry-level Android smartphone in India. It has a 3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread). It has a 3-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM with dual standby and has 2G (EDGE) support. Continue reading “Fly F351 with 3.5-inch display, 1 GHz processor launched for Rs. 4599”
Vodafone has offered to pay Rs. 4000 crore to the government to extend and continue its licenses in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata, according to a recent report from PTI. Last month Vodafone announced that that they are taking all required actions, including legal against the Department of Telecom (DoT), regarding the 2G spectrum issue in these 3 metros. Continue reading “Vodafone India offers Rs. 4000 crore to retain 2G licenses in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata”
Mozilla partnered with several operators worldwide to bring devices running on Firefox OS. The Firefox developer devices Keon and Peak manufactured by Spanish company GeeksPhone went on sale in April. There was a report that thes Firefox phones are expected to launch in 9 countries. Now the Telefónica has launched the ZTE Open in Spain that was unveiled at the MWC 2013. It is now on sale from Movistar stores in Spain priced at 69 Euros (~US$90) (inc. VAT). It also comes with 30 Euros of balance for prepaid customers. Continue reading “ZTE Open first commercial Firefox OS device goes on sale in Spain”
Idea Cellular has launched new roaming packs that would let you enjoy free incoming calls while roaming nationally. Airtel launched national roaming packs yesterday starting at Rs. 5/day. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reduced the limit for national roaming tariff for calls and SMS last month. Videocon made incoming calls free back in March without any processing fee or a special tariff vouchers. Other operators are expected to announce free national roaming plans soon. Continue reading “Idea introduces new packs with free incoming calls on national roaming”
Evernote has updated the Skitch app for iPhone and iPad to version 2.6 that brings new features including Adjustable Canvas that lets you add room at the edges of your image, map, or screenshot. If you annotate beyond the edge of your image, the canvas will now automatically expand to give you more space. The shapes have a much smaller minimum size in this version that makes it easier to highlight only the information you want to change or clarify. The previous update v2.5 for iOS brought PDF Support, Stamps and more new features. Continue reading “Skitch for iPhone and iPad v2.6 update brings adjustable canvas, better arrows and more”
Microsoft has updated its OneNote app for Android, iPhone and iPad that lets you see notes the same across all clients on different platforms (Windows, Windows Phone, Android, iOS), it will also render ink such as its size, color, and shape. The version 2.0 update for iPhone and iPad brings new formatting options and the iPad app lets you access rich formatting options easily. The Android app version 15.0 update brings option to record audio notes, Home screen widgets and lots more features. Both the apps now ltes you access sync your notebooks on SharePoint, Office 365 and SkyDrive Pro. Continue reading “Microsoft OneNote for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with new features”
Facebook 5.0 beta for Windows Phone 8 users was released back in May. Now the app is finally out of beta and is available for download. This update brings lot of new features including a user interface, improved navigation, support for high-res pictures, post sharing, Facebook Timeline view, and more. This also includes lot of bug fixes and improvement that were reported in the beta app. Continue reading “Facebook v5.0 for Windows Phone 8 out of beta, brings new design, features and improvements”
Skype for Android has received a major update to version 4.0.0.17847 that brings a redesigned user interface that now looks more like the Skype Windows Phone app. The app has been completely refreshed from the ground up that makes it faster and more reliable. It gives you easy access to the recent conversations, video calls, voice calls and more. Skype says that they have concentrated more on stability, performance, and load time. The new update also offers unlimited video messaging that was available in for the v4.9 update for the iPhone and iPad. Continue reading “Skype for Android v4.0 update brings redesigned UI and faster experience”
Xolo has officially launched Q600, the next phone in the QCORE series. It went on sale online yesterday and packs a 4.5-inch (854 ×480 pixels) FWVGA capacitive touch screen display at 217 ppi, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “Xolo Q600 with 4.5-inch display, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 8999”
Nokia has launched the Asha 501, the company’s latest phone in the Asha series. It went on pre-order in India last month and comes with 3.0-inch QVGA 320 x 240 pixels display with hardened glass and is based on the latest Nokia Asha software platform with Swipe UI. It has a 3.2 MP rear camera, Nokia Fast lane multi-tasking screen that brings all the recent activities together. It has Dual SIM (with one slot capable of hot swap) support, 2G, WiFi, Bluetooth and FM Radio. Continue reading “Nokia Asha 501 launched in India for Rs. 5199, comes with 3 months free Facebook for Airtel users”
