Micromax takes on iPhone with Affordable Android

Micromax A70 is a entry level Android Phone from handset maker Micromax who is well known primarily for its Dual SIM devices. The company had a big advert today in a leading newspaper Times of India pictured above which pokes fun at the iPhone and at the same time conveys the message to the prospective buyer. No one can deny the fact that the iPhone has become the benchmark for any Touchscreen phone. But the iPhone still  remains expensive with the cheapest offering available only at Rs.19,990 and Micromax seems to be cashing in on that.

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MTS launches Special Onam Voice and Data offers for Kerala customers


MTS has launched new Onam offers for voice and data customers in the Kerala. This offer includes free on net local calls with the MTS handset, double talk time on recharges and free data for MTS MBlaze users. Continue reading “MTS launches Special Onam Voice and Data offers for Kerala customers”

Reliance introduces new Independence Day offer for Karnataka customers


Reliance Communications (Rcom) has launched new Independence Day offer that offers free local talk time and SMS for Karnataka customers. This offer is valid for both CDMA and GSM prepaid customers in Karnataka. Continue reading “Reliance introduces new Independence Day offer for Karnataka customers”

Vodafone offers 100 MB free 3G data in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy

Yes that’s true. There was an ad in Today’s Times of India paper saying that Vodafone customers in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy would get 100 MB free 3G data after producing the coupon below the ad at the nearest Vodafone Stores. Continue reading “Vodafone offers 100 MB free 3G data in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy”

Foursquare for Android gets new look and lots of features

The latest update (v 2011-08-11) for the Foursquare for Android brings new redesign for title bar and tabs and lots of new features like Facebook and Twitter sharing settings, new venue photo gallery design and much more. The previous update last month brought Notification tray and redesigned settings. Continue reading “Foursquare for Android gets new look and lots of features”

First Screenshots of Ice Cream Sandwich Revealed

Ice Cream Sandwich was officially announced back at Google I/O which is actually an upcoming version of Google Android OS. Google is actually making a one OS for all their Android devices because at the moment Android tablets runs on Honeycomb (few of them on Gingerbread) and all new smartphones are running on Gingerbread and few of them are Froyo powered. On the announcement, Google told us that it will be out later this year and we also heard recently that it will be out in October. Now it seems that Ice Cream Sandwich is almost around the corner because Android-Police and RootzWiki got their hands on first screenshots of the Google’s upcoming Android OS known as Ice Cream Sandwich. Continue reading “First Screenshots of Ice Cream Sandwich Revealed”

SGP Glas screen protector for Samsung Galaxy S II review


SGP is a US based company that designs and manufactures cases and screen protectors for electronic devices. They make products for almost all smartphones, tablets and even select mainstream notebooks and digital cameras. Today I will be reviewing the SGP Steinheil Glas screen protector for the Samsung Galaxy S II.

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HTC Stunning to Hit China Next Month, HTC’s First NFC Device

HTC is no doubt one of the leading smartphone brands in the world, and they launched some amazing devices in past few months. Now they are planning to launch their first ever NFC enabled device and it will hit the biggest mobile market in the world, China. It will be launched as HTC Stunning and it will be launched officially next month. With this device, users will be able to make payments through China UnionPay’s credit cards. HTC Stunning features a 4-inch display and the device looks a lot like the HTC Incredible S.  Continue reading “HTC Stunning to Hit China Next Month, HTC’s First NFC Device”

Motorola FIRE Price Revealed for UK, Due in September

Motorola Android phones are very well known around the world and they recently launched a new Android phone with portrait QWERTY keyboard, which is known as Motorola XT316. Phones with portrait keyboard and touchscreen are becoming famous now a days, like recently we saw the LG Optimus Pro and Samsung Galaxy Pro, and now the Motorola XT316 which is hitting UK where it will be launched by Clove UK and they changed the name to Motorola FIRE. Continue reading “Motorola FIRE Price Revealed for UK, Due in September”

BlackBerry Bold India Launch Photo Gallery

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 was launched in India today and here we have an extensive photo gallery of the device. The phone is already available in stores across India and a FoneArena reader already got one.Enjoy the pics below and let us know if you have any questions about the device. Expect a Preview soon and a in-depth review later. Continue reading “BlackBerry Bold India Launch Photo Gallery”

MTNL and Akmin Technologies launches Mobile Website Builder Plus Service

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has launched Mobile Website Builder Plus service in partnership with Akmin Technologies. This lets the users to create a website easily from their mobile phone or PC and it doesn’t need any plugins or downloads. The users can also update the site further by add forms, upload videos, photos. Continue reading “MTNL and Akmin Technologies launches Mobile Website Builder Plus Service”

Nokia Dual SIM Touch and Type phones C2-03 and C2-06 launched in India

Nokia has launched 3 new Touch and Type phones in India. The Nokia C2-03 and the Nokia C2-06 are the Dual SIM Touch and Type phones and the Nokia C2-02 is the single SIM Touch and Type phone. These S40 Nokia phones were announced at the Nokia Connections 2011 event in Singapore this June. Continue reading “Nokia Dual SIM Touch and Type phones C2-03 and C2-06 launched in India”

Exclusive : BlackBerry Bold 9900 Unboxing

Here we the have first unboxing  of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 (at least from this side of the planet ) .  The handset was launched in India today as we told you before and we have managed to get hold of a handset for the unboxing just  for you ! Watch the rather fast unboxing below and let us know if you have any questions about the handset. The handset is powered by a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU and sports a 2.8 inch capacitive touchscreen along with a full QWERTY keyboard. The phone is powered by BlackBerry OS 7.

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 gets officially launched in India at Rs.32490

RIM has officially launched the BlackBerry Bold 9900 in India. This sleek BlackBerry phone has Liquid Graphics and comes with the new BlackBerry 7 OS, NFC, Powerful 1.2 GHz processor and a pre-loaded Wikitude browser that could be integrated to the new BBM 6. It was announced at the BlackBerry World earlier this May. Continue reading “BlackBerry Bold 9900 gets officially launched in India at Rs.32490”

Samsung Galaxy Xcover rugged Android phone announced

Samsung has announced its first rugged phone, Samsung Galaxy Xcover, which is the new addition to the Galaxy series . It runs Android 2.3 and comes with scratch resistant display, and it is dirt and water-resistant up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. This phone would compete with Motorola’s rugged phone, Motorola Defy that was launched last year. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Xcover rugged Android phone announced”