Google has launched it’s native Google Search app for Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) devices that has new design and features. The new features include, Autocomplete, My Location, and Voice Search. Continue reading “Google launches Google Search App for Windows Phone”
Apple iPad 2 Price Drops to Rs.24500 in India
Apple announced the next-gen iPad last night at an event in San Francisco and also reduced the price of the iPad 2 16GB version to $399 in the US. Today morning we heard from Apple India that the price cut is effective in India as well. The 16GB WiFi only version of the iPad 2 is now available for Rs.24500. The 16GB WiFi+3G version now retails for Rs.32900.Apple has not yet declared the Indian pricing for the third generation iPad which packs a Retina display. It will reveal the Indian pricing closer to the launch. Don’t head out to the stores now and expect the new pricing for the new iPad 2 to be effective immediately as it might take a few days for the news to be communicated to the retail network. Couple of Apple Stores we spoke to were selling the iPad 2 at the same old price as of today morning.
iOS 5.1 now available for download
Apple announced the new iPad today along with a new Apple TV. Along with these announcements came the news that iOS 5.1 is finally rolling out today to compatible devices. While the update is still not showing up in iTunes , it is available through OTA (Over The Air). Make sure you back up your device before updating it. One good news for iPhone 4S users is that battery life is reportedly improved with this update. We observed the same in a beta build. Good news for folks in India and in other countries where 3G coverage is spotty is that the 3G toggle is back (we will confirm this in a bit)
Apple launches the New iPad , Retina display is a go !
At an event in San Francisco , Apple just announced the next version of its revolutionary tablet. Powering it is the new A5x chip which comes with quad core graphics and will be used to push graphics to the all new 2048 x 1536 “Retina Display”.
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Apple iPad 2 Price Drop – 16GB Wi-Fi version gets $100 Price Cut !
Apple has announced the new iPad today with a bunch of new features and surprisingly , the old iPad or the iPad 2 is not going away from the shelves. Apple has announced that the 16GB Wi-Fi version of the iPad 2 will get a $100 price cut starting today and will start selling at $399 instead of the usual $499. The new iPad will start at $499 for the 16GB Wi-Fi version. If you wanted to get an iPad and are willing to spend only about $400 , now is a great time to pick one up. But if you are a techie who lives in the cutting edge of technology , save up that extra $100 and get yourself the new iPad. It should be totally worth it. Continue reading “Apple iPad 2 Price Drop – 16GB Wi-Fi version gets $100 Price Cut !”
Airtel offers Double data on GPRS packs in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Airtel has doubled the data benefits on its GPRS packs for its pre-paid customers in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. These packs range from Rs 12 to Rs 98 that would offer double data. Rs 149 will continue to offer 4GB of data including 2GB of night data (11 PM to 6AM) and 200 MB of Facebook data. Continue reading “Airtel offers Double data on GPRS packs in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh”
Holi Apps for Nokia Phones
Here are some apps for Holi, the festival of colors that is celebrated in India in the month of March. These special Holi apps on the Nokia store can help you with information on special recipes, games, memorable Holi songs, and a lot more. Continue reading “Holi Apps for Nokia Phones”
Women’s Day apps for Samsung bada phones
Here are some apps for Women for the International Women’s Day (March 8th). These apps are for bada and some apps are available for Android smartphones. These apps range from cooking to beauty tips to fitness tracker and more. Continue reading “Women’s Day apps for Samsung bada phones”
RIM announces Special Women’s Day offer on BlackBerry Smartphones in India
Research In Motion (RIM) has announced special 3-day promotional offer exclusively for women in India on the occasion of International Women’s Day. You need to submit a valid proof-of-age document (passport/PAN card/driving license) along with a photo ID to your nearest BlackBerry Experience Store and you can receive a discount equivalent to 20 times your age (a 25 year old woman can receive a discount of 500 rupees) on a BlackBerry smartphone. Continue reading “RIM announces Special Women’s Day offer on BlackBerry Smartphones in India”
Opera Mini now available from BlackBerry App World
Opera Mini for BlackBerry is finally available from the BlackBerry App World. Now you can download Opera Mini easily from the App World and also upgrade it automatically when a new version is available. The Opera Mini 6.5 for BlackBerry was launched last November that has new features such as data usage view and bookmark import. Continue reading “Opera Mini now available from BlackBerry App World”
Qualcomm adds new games to Snapdragon Game Pack
Qualcomm has announced 4 new games optimized for the Snapdragon processors. The Snapdragon Game Pack features more than 100 games for Snapdragon-enabled, Android-based smartphones and tablets. Continue reading “Qualcomm adds new games to Snapdragon Game Pack”
Samsung Galaxy Smartphones get free Norton Mobile Security subscription for 90 days
Norton and Samsung has partnered to offer Norton Mobile Security with 90-day free subscription for Galaxy Smartphone users worldwide. Norton Mobile Security was launched last August and it combines anti-theft features with powerful antimalware to protect users’ important data from loss, theft, viruses and other threats. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Smartphones get free Norton Mobile Security subscription for 90 days”
FoneArena BlackBerry OS7 GiveAway – One White Bold 9900 up for grabs !
It is contest time on FoneArena ! BlackBerry Maker Research in Motion (RIM) has decided to giveaway one shiny new BlackBerry Bold 9900 White device exclusively to FoneArena readers. In order to take part in the contest , all you got to do is just match the category of the devices listed in the form below and submit your entry. One lucky winner gets to win an all new White BlackBerry Bold 9900. We have not even opened the package yet as you see in the image above. The lucky reader gets to unbox the device himself/herself !
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Nokia Lumia 800 gets firmware update , Battery life reportedly tripled
Nokia’s first Windows Phone handset , the Lumia 800 has received its 3rd major update since launch. The update reportedly fixes the fairly average battery life of the handset. Initial reports estimate upto triple the battery life compared to the previous update.
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Women’s Day apps for Nokia Phones
Here are some apps for Women for the International Women’s Day (March 8th). These apps help women balance the demands of a hectic social, work and personal life. The apps range from professional guide to beauty tips to fitness tracker and more. Continue reading “Women’s Day apps for Nokia Phones”