Nokia today announced the next update to its Symbian operating system at an event in Hong Kong. Called Symbian Belle , the UI has been completely revamped using Qt and includes an Android style drop down notification bar. Based on the Qt , the interface is faster than ever and features improvements all around.
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Unwired View reports that the next generation iPhone might be packing in dual mode GSM + CDMA capabilities. App usage logs for a high profile iOS developer indicate two different sets of MCC (Mobile Country Code) and MNC (Mobile Network Code) codes from the same device. The codes correspond to AT&T and Verizon.
Swype keyboard for Android has been updated to version 3.25 that bring new features like editing and application gestures, Dictionary management and Swype connect. Previous update was version 3.0 Beta that was released in June. Continue reading “Swype v3.25 update brings Gestures and Dictionary Management”
Samsung adopted a new simplified naming strategy for its GALAXY range of smartphones. They have also launched new Samsung Galaxy Y and Samsung Galaxy Y Pro smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy Y lies in the entry level category and it is aimed at younger generation. The Samsung Galaxy Y pro features QWERTY keyboard and it is aimed at younger professionals. Both these phones run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with a 2MP camera. Continue reading “Samsung announces Galaxy Y and Galaxy Y Pro smartphones”
Samsung adopted a new simplified naming strategy for its GALAXY range of smartphones. They have also launched new Samsung Galaxy W and Samsung Galaxy M Pro smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy W lie in the High Tier category that and it is for those seeking a balance between style and performance. The Samsung Galaxy M lies in the Mid-Tier range that is for those who expect better performance in the economic price-point. Both these phones run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with 5MP camera with flash. Continue reading “Samsung announces Galaxy W and Galaxy M Pro smartphones”
Samsung has announced that they have adopted a new simplified naming strategy for its GALAXY range of smartphones. This would categorize the phones into five classes mentioned by a single letter. They have also launched new GALAXY W, GALAXY M Pro, GALAXY Y and GALAXY Y Pro smartphones that runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy series gets simplified naming, announces 4 new Galaxy Smartphones”
We are here at Hong Kong for Nokia’s Symbian Event where we expect see the future of Symbian hopefully software and hardware. We will be live blogging the event.Stay tuned to FoneArena for latest updates. Continue reading “LIVE BLOG : Nokia Symbian Event at Hong Kong”
Rumors are rife that Apple might be about to launch a cheaper 8GB version of the very popular iPhone 4. This model might be launched alongside the much awaited iPhone 5 to cater to the demands for a low end iPhone.
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With Android being affected by various malwares these days, it is necessary to have an Anti-Virus application installed on your device to protect the device from these malwares and also for the security for your Android smartphone or tablet. When I was searching for an app to secure my phone from these malwares I came across AVG Anti-Virus which had loads of features in it’s free version including remote location of your device.
One of the main issues of modern smartphones is battery life. The more we move ahead the more it seems that manufacturers are cramming juice draining features in their devices, and disregarding how long these last under normal usage. GPS, bigger screens, accelerometers, cameras, faster processors,…, all of these are aimed to enhance our mobility and yet cripple us a mere couple of hours afterwards as the dreaded “Battery Low” warning starts flashing in front of our eyes. Enter Mugen Batteries. I like to think of them as the modern day geek version of a knight in shining armor, riding on a white horse and whipping their swords to decapitate poor battery life all across the world.
A couple of months ago, I received the Mugen extended OEM-sized battery for the Desire Z for review. At the time, I was about to open my pharmacy, and move from spending most of my time at home, where power sources are abundant and time to charge is not a hindrance, to spending 12 hours a day working, plus more than an hour driving, and generally not really having the time to care about charging my phone except at night. My Desire Z had to be accessible, still running, whenever, wherever, as long as I was up. The Mugen extended battery had better step up to the challenge.
Nokia launched the Gold edition of Touch and type Nokia C3-01 recently and they have announced that it has started shipping to Eastern European and Middle Eastern markets. The Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition has 18-carat gold plating, ceramic-feel keymat and a matching Gold theme to suit the phone and the processor has been upgraded to 1GHz. Continue reading “Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition – S40 Touch and Type phone with 1GHz processor”
MTS has launched a new offer that provides on-net (MTS to MTS) local calling for its customers in Maharashtra & Goa on purchase of a color handset worth just Rs. 699. They have also announced new data offers for the customers in the circle. Continue reading “MTS offers free on-net local calling for customers In Maharashtra & Goa”
Back in 2005 , Sony Ericsson launched a line of Walkman branded cellphones. The W550i and W800i were to make up for the shrinking market share of Sony’s Walkman line of music players.
Extremely popular and bundled with great earphones , the Walkman series of phones became well known for their superior audio quality. Fast forward to 2011 and we finally have our first smartphone as part of the Walkman series. Here is the FoneArena Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phone review Continue reading “Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Review”
Nokia has launched a new app called Nokia Nearby in the Nokia Beta Labs. This app is local search app that lets you search for information about local places & listings like restaurants, movie theaters, and malls with their contact details, even if your phone doesn’t have GPS. You can also share the details via SMS. Continue reading “Nokia Nearby – Local Search app for Nokia phones”
RIM has announced 3 new BlackBerry Smartphones. The BlackBerry Curve 9350 is an Dual-Band CDMA phone, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 is Quad-Band 3G GSM phone and the BlackBerry Curve 9370 features both the Dual-Band CDMA and the Quad-Band GSM. All these phone run on the latest BlackBerry OS 7 and has deeply integrated social features. Continue reading “RIM announces new BlackBerry Curve 9350,9360 and 9370 Smartphones”
