Idea Cellular has launched new voice calling vouchers for prepaid subscribers in Kolkata and West Bengal. This would offer free local on-net (Idea to Idea) minutes and also off-net minutes for both existing and new customers. Continue reading “Idea launches new voice calling vouchers for prepaid subscribers in Kolkata and West Bengal”
LG Optimus 3D Review
Here is the FoneArena LG Optimus 3D (P920) review. The LG Optimus 3D is the world’s first smart phone with Tri-Dual (dual-core, dual-channel, dual-memory) architecture with the full 3D platform for glass free viewing, recording and sharing 3D content. It is powered by Android 2.2 (FroYo) and features 1GHz Dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP4430 processor. Continue reading “LG Optimus 3D Review”
Samsung announces Exynos 5250 with 2GHz Cortex-A15 dual-core processor
Samsung Electronics has announced their next-generation Cortex-A15 processor equipped with 2.0GHz, high-performance dual-core Exynos 5250 SoC (System on Chip) that would use less power while offering 2x better performance than existing CPUs. It is created using a 32nm-low power HKMG process and could process 2 instructions per second to 14 billion (14,000 DMIPS) while the existing 1.5GHz dual-core Cortex-A9-based products process 2 instructions per second to 7.5 billion (7,500 DMIPS ).This was already rumored back in April this year. Continue reading “Samsung announces Exynos 5250 with 2GHz Cortex-A15 dual-core processor”
Google Maps for Android v6.0 update brings indoor Maps
Google Maps for Android has been updated to version 6.0 that brings indoor Maps that lets you determine where you are, what floor you’re on, and where to go indoors and more. It also includes detailed floor plans that automatically appear when you’re viewing the map and zoomed-in on a building where indoor map data is available. It also has a new drop-down menu for the top toolbar for easy switching between common features and updated home screen for places. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android v6.0 update brings indoor Maps”
Samsung Galaxy Nexus comes with 2000 mAh extended battery in South Korea
Samsung Galaxy Nexus would come with a 2000 mAh extended battery in South Korea. This would improve the phone’s standby and offer more juice to get your phone going. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus comes with a 1750 mAh battery, and this 2000 mAh extended battery comes in addition to that. This also comes with a back cover to fit in the new battery. The extended battery for the Samsung Galaxy S2 launched in South Korea long back which was launched in U.S few months back. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Nexus comes with 2000 mAh extended battery in South Korea”
Airtel launches Mediphone unique 24X7 mHealth service
Airtel has launched Mediphone – unique 24X7 mHealth service in partnership with Healthfore, A division of Religare Technologies Ltd., with Fortis Hospitals as knowledge partner. This would let the Airtel mobile customers to avail quality health advice through their mobile phones, anytime and anywhere. Continue reading “Airtel launches Mediphone unique 24X7 mHealth service”
Kolaveri Di sees record number of mobile downloads
Kolaveri Di, popular YouTube video that has crossed over 6 crore YouTube hits has also crossed another milestone by seeing record number of mobile downloads across India in very short span of time. TechZone, one of the leading content provider for mobile platform in partnership with SONY Music and Kolaveri Di has already deployed Mobile VAS contents of the song to all major operators across India. Continue reading “Kolaveri Di sees record number of mobile downloads”
Nokia World 2011 – a late recap
It was this time of the year again, where the heart of every Nokia Fan beats a little bit faster. Nokia Enthusiasts, bloggers, journalists and many more took the trip to London, to join Nokia and see what they have been up to. Same as last year, Nokia World has again been held at the Excel Center in London. I was lucky enough to get an invitation from the awesome people at Nokia Connects and Stephanie from Nokia Austria, and that itself made sure for a fun ride! This years showcase of everything Nokia promised to be a big one, with Windows Phone finally arriving in the form of something we can get our hands on, and since I’m a firm believer in the partnership between Microsoft and Nokia, I can’t say I wasn’t excited to finally get over there and see what the Finns are up to. Keep in mind, this will not be an in-depth analysis of what happened at the keynote, nor will i deep dive into the handsets (that will come later on), what you’re about to read were my personal experiences, and how it felt to be part of the event. Ready? Read on..
Lenovo LePad S2005 tabletphone, S2007 and S2010 tablets launched in China
Lenovo has launched a 5-inch LePad S2005 tabletphone and 2 tablets LePad S2007 and LePad S2010 featuring 7-inch and 10.1-inch displays. The LePad S2005 runs on Android 2.3.5 and boasts Qualcomm dual-core 1.2GHz CPU and would launch in other countries as IdeaTab. Both the LePad S2007 and LePad S2010 would feature Qualcomm dual-core 1.5GHz CPU and run on Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), 1GB RAM and 1,280 x 800 IPS display. Continue reading “Lenovo LePad S2005 tabletphone, S2007 and S2010 tablets launched in China”
Tata DOCOMO launches SMS-based contest
Tata DOCOMO has announced a SMS-based contest called Jeet Ki Ghanti Kabhi Bhi Baj Sakti Hai that would let their customers across all Circles (except Delhi & J&K) a chance to win a Chevrolet Beat Car every day, a Yamaha YBR Bike every hour and Rs. 1 cr. of talk-time across 28 days. Continue reading “Tata DOCOMO launches SMS-based contest”
Health Apps for Nokia Phones
Here are some Health apps for Nokia phones that would offer instant guidance, educate, track and to provide health news on HIV AIDS, On the occasion of World AIDS Day on December 1, 2011. Some of these app also provides news, notifications about new diseases and much more. Continue reading “Health Apps for Nokia Phones”
RIM announces BlackBerry Mobile Fusion – Device Management solution for BlackBerry, iOS and Android
RIM has announced the BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, multi-platform Mobile Device Management (MDM) for BlackBerry , Android and iOS devices. This would let the users to manage devices, users, groups and policies from a single place, required and optional work applications. It also supports BlackBerry Balance technology that enables BlackBerry smartphones to be used for business and personal purposes. Continue reading “RIM announces BlackBerry Mobile Fusion – Device Management solution for BlackBerry, iOS and Android”
LG Optimus Link Dual SIM Android Phone now shipping in Russia
LG announced the LG Optimus Pro and Optimus Net this July. They have also announced that the LG Optimus Net would come with Dual SIM and NFC support (based on the carriers) in 30 European Markets by Summer. Now LG has announced on their LG Russia’s Facebook page that the LG Optimus Link which is the European version of the LG Optimus Net with Dual SIM has started shipping in Russia. The LG Optimus Pro and Optimus Net were recently launched in India. Continue reading “LG Optimus Link Dual SIM Android Phone now shipping in Russia”
LG Nitro HD with 720p HD Display and 4G LTE gets Priced at $249.99 for AT&T USA
LG announced the Optimus LTE in Korea last month which boasts of a 720p HD IPS Display and at that point LG did not plan to release the device in other markets. Looks like that has changed as LG launched the Optimus LTE in Canada earlier this month and now AT&T has announced that it is going to launch the the LG Nitro HD which seems like the carrier’s variant of the Optimus LTE. The device packs a True HD AH-IPS (High Definition Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching) 4.5 inch display with 329 pixels per inch. More details about the display technology here . Continue reading “LG Nitro HD with 720p HD Display and 4G LTE gets Priced at $249.99 for AT&T USA”
LG confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Optimus 2X, Optimus Black and Optimus 3D
The LG Optimus 2X, Optimus Black, Optimus 3D and the Optimus LTE would be the first LG devices that would get the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update confirms LG on their Facebook page. LG has just started rolling out Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update for their Optimus 3D that brings lots of new camera features and for the Optimus 2x. They already confirmed the Gingerbread update for these devices last month for Europe on their Facebook page. Continue reading “LG confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Optimus 2X, Optimus Black and Optimus 3D”