Motorola Corvair home automation tablet on its way !

Photographs have leaked of a Motorola Android tablet which is aimed to be a replacement for media center remote controls. The tablet which is said to come with an inbuilt IR blaster is aimed at the home automation set who might want to replace their universal remotes with an Android tablet which offers extended functionality.

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Nokia Lumia 710 Video and Photos

Back at Nokia World 2011 we had the chance to get a neat little demo of the Nokia Lumia 710 from a Product Manager . The Lumia 710 which is going to be the most affordable Windows Phone device from Nokia along with changeable back covers and a user removable BP-3L 1300 mAh battery.  There are matching accessories available as well including the Purity headset and the Luna Bluetooth headset. Watch the video below ( available in 720p) for a short overview of the device.

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Nokia Lumia 800 Review

Welcome to the FoneArena Nokia Lumia 800 Review. It is barely eight months after Stephen Elop’s infamous burning platform memo, Nokia has announced their first ever Windows Phone 7 device and has even begun shipment to retailers in Europe. Many thought it was impossible, but Nokia did it anyway. Is this a sign that the once complacent giant has finally woken up to the reality of mobile phone business in the 21st century?

Speak to many Nokia employees and in their views are the same: the Lumia 800 is Nokia’s comeback phone. It isn’t the high end device that many hoped for, but it is the first step. After all you need to learn to walk before you run. For Nokia to be able to get the Lumia 800 into the hands of the press eight months after they started working on this device is impressive, but would that be enough. Read on to find out what we think about the new Lumia 800. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 800 Review”

HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio up for pre-order at Rs. 32400


HTC announced the HTC Sensation XE, their first phone with Beats audio integration this September. The phone is now available for pre-order from the Online retailer Flipkart and it is expected to be available this month. The HTC Sensation XE runs on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), features 1.5GHz Dual core processor and has extended battery. It also has aluminum uni-body. Continue reading “HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio up for pre-order at Rs. 32400”

Samsung launches Theme Designer 2.0 for bada developers

Samsung has launched a new version of the Theme Designer tool for bada developers. The Samsung Theme designer 2.0 now supports Wave 3 and Wave M, bada 2.0 devices and also has support for flash content (.swf). The authoring tool includes model specific pre-set information, image / animation / flash components, preview function, and sample theme templates. The process is less with the theme designer that includes simple steps in the stages of concept and design. The previous version, 1.0.5 was launched this May. Continue reading “Samsung launches Theme Designer 2.0 for bada developers”

HTC Rezound with Beats Audio announced, Coming to Verizon for $299.99 on November 14

HTC has announced HTC Rezound , the only phone in the United States with Beats Audio integration. It comes with 4.3-inch true HD 720p display and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) (Upgradable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)). It works on Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. It comes with 8MP auto focus camera with a f/2.2 and 28mm wide-angle lens with BSI sensor for better low-light performance and a 2MP front video calling camera. It also comes with the latest HTC Sense that offers social updates, photos, weather or stock updates on the home screen. Continue reading “HTC Rezound with Beats Audio announced, Coming to Verizon for $299.99 on November 14”

Motorola Xoom 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition price revealed for UK


Motorola unveiled the Motorola Xoom 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition, Android Honeycomb tablets yesterday. The Clove UK, online retail site has announced the prices of the Motorola Xoom 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition tablets and they are taking pre-orders for these tablets. Continue reading “Motorola Xoom 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition price revealed for UK”

Samsung Galaxy Note Comparison Photos

Samsung launched the Galaxy Note in India yesterday at Rs.34500 and we got a chance to compare the beast with the Galaxy S2 and the iPhone 4S. Here are some pictures for you. The iPhone 4S looks so tiny next to the Galaxy Note’s 5.3 inch Screen.Some might feel that its a tablet sitting next to a phone.  More pics after the break. The Note also packs a stylus on the back known as the S Pen

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Motorola Xoom 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition launched in UK and Ireland

Motorola has launched two new tablets, Motorola Xoom 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition in UK and Ireland. Both these feature Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, displays with Corning Gorilla Glass and a splashguard coating. Both these tablets comes with 1.3 MP front and 5 MP rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, auto focus, and LED flash, 1GB RAM and 16 GB storage. Continue reading “Motorola Xoom 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition launched in UK and Ireland”

Vodafone launches voice based service directory 123 to get information about VAS


Vodafone India has launched new voice based service directory 123, new voice based service that lets you browse through information on various Value Added Services (VAS) by Vodafone. Customers can dial 123 (toll-free) to get information and enjoy easy activation for a  range of  Value added services to suit  their needs. Continue reading “Vodafone launches voice based service directory 123 to get information about VAS”

Nokia Lumia 800: Nokia Drive and Nokia Music hands-on


Much has been written about how Nokia would attempt to differentiate their Windows Phone 7 smartphones to other Microsoft OEM licensees. Well now that we have our hands on the new Lumia 800, we can just see how much, if at all, Nokia has customised the UI in their quest to set themselves apart. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 800: Nokia Drive and Nokia Music hands-on”

Build Apps and win Windows Phones with Microsoft’s I unlock Joy program

Microsoft has launched new I unlock Joy a unique Application Program in India that would let technology professionals, women developers and students to win Windows Phones. This contest is a great chance for the women and students to bring out the creativity and it also offers the developers to establish a substantial position in their business. Continue reading “Build Apps and win Windows Phones with Microsoft’s I unlock Joy program”

MAXX Mobiles launches Dual SIM Touch Phone MAXX ZIPPY MT105

MAXX mobiles has launched a new Dual SIM Touch screen phone, MAXX ZIPPY MT105. The MAXX touch portfolio already include 2 phones, MAXX Scope MT150 and MT250. This is their 3rd touch phone, and it colorful and compact along with lots of multimedia features. Continue reading “MAXX Mobiles launches Dual SIM Touch Phone MAXX ZIPPY MT105”

Evernote Peek for iPad v2.1 update brings new virtual cover

Evernote Peek app for iPad has been updated to version 2.1 that brings a new swipeable Virtual Cover. The Evernote Peek is a learning app designed for the iPad 2 Smart Cover. The Virtual Cover maintains the dynamics of a Smart Cover, but could be used with any iPad. Now, when you launch Peek, you’ll be able to swipe down a tab and select a Virtual Cover of your choice—it’s available in 10 colors. Choose your study materials, close the cover, peek to see the clue, open the cover more to see the answer. Shut the cover and repeat. All this is done by simply swiping the screen. Continue reading “Evernote Peek for iPad v2.1 update brings new virtual cover”

Yahoo launches personalized magazine app Livestand for iPad

Yahoo has launched a new personalized living magazine app, Livestand for iPad that offers news and stories with images and video from 100  publications, including, ABC News, Forbes, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Sports, Yahoo! Finance and more. You can also personalize the news and some of your basic needs such as weather, stocks, horoscope, and TV. Continue reading “Yahoo launches personalized magazine app Livestand for iPad”