Nokia 808 PureView Review

Every once in a while a phone is released which showcases the best of technology possible at that time. Back in 2007, it was the Nokia N95 which showcased exactly how to build a mobile computer. The N95 truely was a revolutionary device packing everything but the kitchen sink under its plastic shell ! The very same year Apple announced the iPhone. It single handedly defined how to make a great and easily understood user interface and made Symbian look clunky and redundant overnight. Since then we’ve had various permutations and combinations of the formulae attempted to various degrees of success.

Fast forward to 2012 and we have another revolutionary device. The Nokia 808 PureView is hands down the best camera phone ever released. In fact it might hold its own for a few years given that the phone which comes closest is still only the 808’s two year old predecessor. Dive into the FoneArena Nokia 808 PureView review Continue reading “Nokia 808 PureView Review”

RIM announces $518 million net loss, 5000 job cuts as part of Q1 earnings

As part of the earnings call report, RIM CEO Thorsten Heins has just announced a net loss of $518 million. For the first quarter of the 2013 fiscal year , the company has brought in 33% lesser revenue from the previous quarter accounting for $2.8 billion.

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Nokia launches Mail for Exchange for Asha 302 and Asha 303 devices

Nokia has launched the Mail for Exchange app in the OVI Store for Nokia Asha 302 and Asha 303 devices. It was released in the Nokia Beta Labs last month and received an update with UI enhancements, performance improvements and lots of bug fixes. This email app uses Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync protocol and enables push email, calendar and contact data synchronization between compatible Microsoft Exchange email servers. Continue reading “Nokia launches Mail for Exchange for Asha 302 and Asha 303 devices”

MTS launches new STD Voice and MBlaze Data packs for Tamil Nadu customers


MTS has launched new STD Voice Special Tariff Voucher (STV) and introduced MBlaze Data packs for their customers in Tamil Nadu. The new Rs.25 Special Tariff Voucher (STV) offers STD calls at 25 paisa per minute with a validity of 30 days. It will be valid for the first 250 minutes of STD calling, post that customers would be charged 50 paisa per minute for STD calls. The data packs start from Rs 96 that offers 1 GB of data to Rs 1499 that offers 15 GB of free data. Continue reading “MTS launches new STD Voice and MBlaze Data packs for Tamil Nadu customers”

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet gets Android 4.0 OTA update in India

Lenovo ThinkPad tablet has received the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update in India. It is also available in United States, UK, Europe and other countries worldwide. Lenovo launched the ThinkPad Tablet in India last October and announced the ICS update for the tablet earlier this February. This update would offer improved browser with save it for later option and Voice input that would let you dictate text. There is no Face Unlock feature as they announced. Continue reading “Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet gets Android 4.0 OTA update in India”

LG A290 Triple SIM phone now available in India for Rs. 4100

LG A290, the company’s first Triple SIM phone that was announced earlier this February is now available in India. It has Triple Standby and has Hard Key to switch between SIM cards. It has 2.2-inch (176 x 220 pixels) 262K Colour TFT LCD display and has 1.3MP CMOS fixed focus camera with 4x digital zoom and Video Recording at 15 fps. It is 12.95 mm thick and weighs 93g.  Continue reading “LG A290 Triple SIM phone now available in India for Rs. 4100”

Travelport launches ViewTrip Mobile travel itinerary app for iPhone and Android in India

Travelport, business services provider to the global travel industry has launched ViewTrip Mobile, travel itinerary app for iPhone and Android in Asia-Pacific countries including India. It is one of the first, fully integrated GDS powered travel itinerary apps. It offers time critical information and other valuable tools to enable travellers to be fully aware and in control of their travel arrangements at any timeThey launched UK earlier this year. Continue reading “Travelport launches ViewTrip Mobile travel itinerary app for iPhone and Android in India”

HTC EVO 3D Android 4.0 update starts rolling out in India

HTC has announced on the their Facebook page that they have stared rolling out Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for EVO 3D in India. The HTC EVO 3D was launched in India last August at at hefty price tag of Rs.35,990 (MRP) and later got a price cut that brought the price down to Rs. 25,000. HTC announced the global Android 4.0 update schedule last month and started rolling out Android 4.0 update for Sensation XL India earlier this week. Continue reading “HTC EVO 3D Android 4.0 update starts rolling out in India”

NVIDIA launches Heroes Call and Puddle THD, unveils new Tegra 3 optimized games

NVIDIA has launched Heroes Call, an action RPG and Puddle THD, popular Xbox Live Arcade and PSN game for Tegra devices that were announced earlier this month . They have also announced new games including Horn that was demoed at Google I/O keynote, Beach Buggy Blitz THD and ExZeus II THD. Continue reading “NVIDIA launches Heroes Call and Puddle THD, unveils new Tegra 3 optimized games”

LG Optimus Vu Android 4.0 Value Pack update starts rolling out in Korea

LG has started rolling rolling out the Android 4.0 update which they call ‘Value Pack’ update, in Korea for the LG Optimus Vu as promised. This update would bring new  Optimus UI 3.0Quick Voice, intelligent Voice recognition app that they launched last week. Continue reading “LG Optimus Vu Android 4.0 Value Pack update starts rolling out in Korea”

Google+ for Android gets Tablet support, Events with Party Mode for instant media sharing and more

 

Google+ app for Android has been updated to version 3.0 that brings Tablet support, new event features with Party Mode that lets you share pictures and videos you take during an event, Improved circle management and more. Continue reading “Google+ for Android gets Tablet support, Events with Party Mode for instant media sharing and more”

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”

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean : Complete Guide

Google just revealed Android 4.1 at its annual I/O event bringing along with it  a significant number of new features. From Project Butter to improved notifications, we bring you the low down on all that was announced.

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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”