Bharti Airtel is all set to launch 4G services in India later this month in Kolkata. Bharti Airtel’s CEO Sanjay Kapoor confirmed it in GSMA event in New Delhi. It would also be the first operator in the country to launch 4G services. It is based on 4G LTE-TDD technology that would offer speeds up to 100 Mbps. Continue reading “Airtel to launch 4G services in Kolkata this month, appoints ZTE to manage the network”
RIM launches BlackBerry Mobile Fusion for enterprise customers
RIM has launched BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, multi-platform Mobile Device Management (MDM) for BlackBerry, Android and iOS devices that was announced last November. It would offer cost-efficient, secure, reliable and scalable solution that consolidates the management of smartphones and tablets running BlackBerry OS (including support for BlackBerry PlayBook and future BlackBerry 10 devices), Universal Device Service that provides Mobile Device Management for Android and iOS. It also provides a single, unified, web-based console for easily managing all devices. Continue reading “RIM launches BlackBerry Mobile Fusion for enterprise customers”
LG Viper 4G LTE coming to Sprint later this month, goes on pre-order April 12 for $99.99
Sprint has announced the pricing and pre-order availability date for the LG Viper, their first 4G LTE capable device that is also Eco-friendly. It has 4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) touch screen display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It has 5MP rear camera with flash and VGA front-facing camera, NFC support, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB ROM with 32GB expandable memory using MicroSD. Continue reading “LG Viper 4G LTE coming to Sprint later this month, goes on pre-order April 12 for $99.99”
Instagram for Android goes live
The massively popular filter based photo editing app , Instagram , has long been teasing an Android app. The application has finally gone live at Google Play. The service was previously exclusive to the iPhone.
Motorola Xoom WiFi getting OTA update to Android 4.0.4
Motorola Xoom WiFi edition users have reason to rejoice as the Google Experience tablet is finally getting an update to Android 4.0.4. This update to the latest edition of Ice Cream Sandwich has been long awaited by users.
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Motorola RAZR MAXX with 3300 mAh battery hitting Europe and Middle East in May 2012
The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx was launched on Verizon for consumers in USA earlier this year.Features wise it’s almost identical to the Motorola DROID RAZR. One major difference is the much bigger 3300 mAh battery inside the RAZR MAXX which also makes the handset a little thicker. I’m sure most of us are ok with the trade-off as the extra-large battery might help you squeeze out more than 17 hours of talk time out of the handset .Considering how Android phones run of out battery so soon , this handset got a lot of attention in the US and now Motorola has announced its plans to launch the RAZR MAXX in Europe and Middle East in May 2012. Continue reading “Motorola RAZR MAXX with 3300 mAh battery hitting Europe and Middle East in May 2012”
Hands On : Micromax Funbook Tablet
Micromax today took off the veil from its first entrant into the tablet segment with the Funbook. The diminutive 7″ tablet comes with mid range specifications for a price which makes tablets accessible to people on a budget. Before you dismiss the tablet as a low end affair for those looking for a budget offering , you will be surprised to know that Micromax has made immense efforts on content partnerships to make the tablet a worthwhile option for everyone from students to those looking for entertainment , media on the go.
Idea launches new unlimited 3G prepaid and postpaid plans in Maharashtra and Goa
Idea has launched new unlimited 3G Data plans for its prepaid and postpaid customers in Maharashtra and Goa. These plans are available for mobile and NetSetter (Data card) customers with rentals starting from Rs. 750 for post-paid customers and Rs. 950 pre-paid customers.
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Facebook for Every Phone app now available in 3 new languages, including Hindi
Facebook has launched the Facebook for Every Phone app in 3 new languages, Hindi, Malay and Vietnamese. The app was launched in 14 different languages initially last July. The app offers Facebook’s most popular features, including News Feed, Inbox, and Photos that works on more than 3600 Java-enabled phones around the world. Continue reading “Facebook for Every Phone app now available in 3 new languages, including Hindi”
Samsung GALAXY Ace Plus launched in India
Samsung has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus in India. The Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus has 3.65-inch (320 x 480 pixels) TFT display and is powered by 1 GHz Processor. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and has 5MP Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash. It was announced this January, went on pre-order last month and went on sale mid-March. Continue reading “Samsung GALAXY Ace Plus launched in India”
LG Optimus Sol E730 Review
Here is the FoneArena review of the LG Optimus Sol. LG announced the Optimus Sol last August and it went on sale early this year after pre-order in December. It has 3.8-inch Ultra AMOLED display, 1GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) expected in Q2 2012. Continue reading “LG Optimus Sol E730 Review”
Cricket apps for IPL for Nokia phones
With Indian Premier League (IPL) Season 5 around the corner, here are some cricket apps for your Nokia phones to follow the IPL right from your mobile phone. These apps range for Cricket scores, IPL schedule, Jokes and Games. Continue reading “Cricket apps for IPL for Nokia phones”
Twitter for BlackBerry v3.0 update brings BBM integration
Twitter for BlackBerry has been updated to version 3.0.0.20 that brings new features such as integrated BlackBerry Messenger that makes sharing with you friends and contacts easy. It also has Twitter (pic.twitter.com) photo upload, auto URL shortening and more. The beta version was launched in February. Continue reading “Twitter for BlackBerry v3.0 update brings BBM integration”
Micromax Funbook 7-inch tablet running Android 4.0 launched in India for Rs. 6,499
Micromax has launched Funbook, their first Android tablet running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 7-inch capacitive touch screen display and is powered by 1.2ghz processor. It has 0.3MP VGA front facing camera, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD. This offers interactive study materials for students from class 1 to 12. It also has entertainment features such as Apps, Games, Live TV, Movies, Songs and much more. Continue reading “Micromax Funbook 7-inch tablet running Android 4.0 launched in India for Rs. 6,499”
Vodafone offers bonus talk-time for prepaid customers in Tamil Nadu
Vodafone India now offers increased talk time on select talk time recharge packs for Tamil Nadu customers. The increased talk time is worth 9% to 22% are available for top-ups on MRP (Rs) 10, 20, 30, 50 and 100 respectively. Continue reading “Vodafone offers bonus talk-time for prepaid customers in Tamil Nadu”