NTT DOCOMO which is the leading Japanese Mobile operator is already an investor in Tata Teleservices and the Tata Docomo brand is a result of the joint partnership. Now the Japanese company plans to make an additional investment in the Indian mobile market as it plans to invest around 8 billion rupees ( 14.6 billion yen). The transaction is expected to be completed in May. Continue reading “NTT DOCOMO to invest an additional Rs.800 crores in Tata Teleservices”
The Sony Ericsson Arc is finally available for purchase on UK Retailer Clove and the handset is shipping as early as tomorrow. The asking price is 349 GBP (418 GBP in. VAT). The Android handset is in stock after it was available for pre-order for quite some time. Continue reading “Sony Ericsson Arc Shipping Tomorrow in UK !”
SPB Mobile Shell is one of the essential applications I have on my Nokia N8 and previously on my older Windows Mobile phones. It is a replacement application launcher that works not only quicker and better than Nokia’s default homescreen, but also in a way that makes the device much more pleasant to use. So when SPB asked if I wanted to try out the beta for SPB Shell 3D for Android, I seized the chance. It is hard getting excited about applications these days, more so mobile applications, but I truly had high hopes for SPB.
Continue reading “SPB Shell 3D for Android Review”
Till a while back , users looking for a smartphone experience on CDMA networks had almost no options in the Indian market. Users either resorted to just using a feature phone or paying up a fortune for rather unimpressive smartphones. Fast forward to 2011 and we finally have an option available where we can enjoy the benefits of CDMA networks , the power of the Android platform without selling an arm and a leg!
Samsung recently announced a pair of Android powered budget smartphones called the Samsung Galaxy Pop. What was the difference between them ? Well on e of them runs on CDMA networks while the other on regular GSM. Read on as we review the CDMA variant of the Samsung Galaxy Pop before its wide spread availability. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Pop SCH i5559 (CDMA) Review”
Welcome to a new interview series here on Fone Arena, something we wanted to do for quite some time now. We invite you to (virtually) meet the team working behind the scenes, we invite you to meet the Fone Arena Team! Each week I will conduct a new interview with one of our authors, in which you’ll get to know us a bit better.
This week, please say hello to Sandeep Sarma! You wonder what Sandeep thinks about mobile phones, what his favourite OS is and what he likes to see in his dream phone? read on!
The much anticipated Nokia E6-00 QWERTY Symbian^3 phone has been leaked again with plenty of photos and videos of the device. The screen seems like a VGA screen and we would be seeing a Touchscreen E-series device in a form factor same as the E5,E71, E72. There is a 8 MP Camera on the Back with a LED Flash. We can also see the loud-speaker grill on the rear.
The mobile market has been increasing at a tremendous rate, and is now at its peak. A recent survey conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC) reported that, the smartphone market is expected to grow nearly 49.2% in the year 2011. With the increase in the demand and the rapid improvements in technology, this was always expected. Continue reading “IDC Smartphone Forecast estimates Android, Windows Phone as Leading Platforms by 2015”
Intex Technologies has launched V.Show Mini Theatre (IN 8809), successor to Intex V.Show 8810 which was India’s first projector phone launched last November. Continue reading “INTEX V.Show Mini Theatre 8809 – Another Projector Phone”
HCL Computers have now entered the tablet market with launch of their 3 new Android tablets in India. This is the first time the company launched a tablet from the HCL stable, which offers the latest features such as a large touchscreen, 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi, GPS, etc., at an affordable price. Checkout the list of tablets with their specifications.
In many of my posts about the Nokia E7, ever since I received my trial unit, I kept saying that “I don’t get it”. I don’t understand the purpose of the E7 or who will buy it or for what reason. The rationale behind my thought was that in terms of Symbian competition, the Nokia N8 offers a much more complete package, while in terms of QWERTY/Business competition, there are plenty of better options with Android on board.
However, saying something is not like proving it in an objective comparison of specs, so given that I have an N8, E7 and HTC Desire Z in my hands, I set out to take some pictures of all of them for you, and to do a specifications comparison table.
Continue reading “Nokia E7: Does It Compete With The N8 Or The HTC Desire Z?”
Sprint and HTC recently launched their first ever Android powered 3D smartphone and it’s known as HTC EVO 3D. The phone is successor to the famous HTC EVO 4G, which is the America’s first 4G phone. You may have seen the video in which HTC is telling us about the new phone. Continue reading “HTC EVO 3D hitting France”
Okay Apple fans, hold your breath. Apple have officially announced that the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference is from June 6th to June 10th. And it’s also that time of the year when Apple announces the new iPhone but The Loop is saying that there will be no new iPhone. Well, it’s just a rumor so we shouldn’t trust it. Apple aim is to “unveil the future of iOS and Mac OS” at the event. It looks like Apple will launch the newer version of their operating systems. Continue reading “Apple WWDC 2011 scheduled for June 6th, No New iPhone ?”
RIM announced the pricing and launch date for Blackberry Playbook this week. There were rumors that Blackberry Playbook will support Android apps. Now RIM made an official announcement that Blackberry Playbook will support Java and Android apps.
Continue reading “BlackBerry PlayBook to support Java and Android apps via App Players”
In the beginning of this new year, LG shocked everyone by announcing the first phone with Tegra 2 processor, which is known as the LG Optimus 2x (read our review). LG is one of the leading mobile phone companies in the world. At the MWC, LG also announced their first ever 3D phone and tablet. Now LG is planning to bring a new smartphone and it will be something big because it’s known as LG Optimus Big. Continue reading “LG Optimus Big leaked !”
Aircell (not to be confused with Indian mobile operator Aircel) one of the leading providers of inflight connectivity, today unveiled the Aircell Smartphone, which is the world’s first phone which can be used in your next flight. The smartphone is the next-generation cabin handset designed specifically for business aircraft. Aircell Smartphone comes with menu-driven features, that allows passengers to place and receive voice calls aboard business aircraft just like they do with their mobile phones on the ground. Continue reading “Aircell launches Android Smartphone for the Skies”
