Android Gingerbread Update Expected Really Soon !

Google knows how to tease all Android users. The official GoogleMobile Twitter handle just tweeted that “Our cafes are baking something sweet” and posted the above image of the gingerbread cookies Continue reading “Android Gingerbread Update Expected Really Soon !”

Nokia N8 Review Week – Day 5 – Apps , Ovi Store and Ovi Maps

Hello and welcome everyone to the Nokia N8 Review Week here on Fone Arena! Each day of this week, one of our team members will cover one area of Nokia’s imaging flagship with all the do’s and dont’s. This should make for an exciting week and we’re all looking forward to that! Today is Friday, our names are Jon Choo and Gaurav Hasabnis, and we have joined hands to tell you about the Nokia N8 apps and what you can expect of it. Enjoy reading along and if you have any questions on that matter, leave a comment!

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Motorola launching Droid X in India ?

Motorola Droid X is Motorola’s one of the most successful devices of all time, and it’s currently their flagship device in USA, where it’s exclusive to Verizon Wireless. Our Indian readers always ask us that when the Droid X is coming to India, and it looks like that the Droid X is about to hit India. Continue reading “Motorola launching Droid X in India ?”

Samsung second Gingerbread device leaked, Samsung Galaxy S2?

You may have seen the first shot of the Google Nexus S, which is rumored to be the first device to run Android 2.3 a.k.a Gingerbread, it’s manufactured by Samsung and Engadget posted the shots, and now Engadget is back again with some new screenshots, but this time it’s not the Nexus S. Continue reading “Samsung second Gingerbread device leaked, Samsung Galaxy S2?”

LG Optimus GT540 Gets Android 2.1 Update

LG Optimus GT540 users have a reason to cheer, since LG recently announced that an Android OS update is available for the Optimus GT540 smartphone.

LG Optimus GT540 users have a reason to cheer, since LG recently announced that an Android OS update is available for the Optimus GT540 smartphone. This handset originally runs on the Android 1.6 OS, but now it will be updated to the Android 2.1 Operating System.

The upgrade will enable the following on your handset:

  • Android Eclair (2.1)
  • Multiple Accounts
  • Quick Contacts Interface
  • HTML5 Support in Browser
  • Microsoft Exchange Support
  • Live Wallpapers
  • Bluetooth 2.1 Support

You will need to update your handset manually since this update is not available Over-The-Air (OTA). It is advised to backup all your data before updating the device. To learn more, head over to this page.

Google Nexus S Leaked Pics And Specs Emerge

Google Nexus S is rumored to feature a 4.5 inch flexible Super AMOLED display, Android 2.3 OS, Wi-Fi, 3G Connectivity, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, MicroSD card slot and more.

Earlier today, Best Buy accidentally posted an advertisement of the rumored Google Nexus S smartphone for T-Mobile. Within few hours, Engadget confirmed that, the handset was real and shared a few pics of the device. Continue reading “Google Nexus S Leaked Pics And Specs Emerge”

Review : HyperMac Micro Portable Battery Charger for Apple iPhone and iPad

The folks atHyperMac sent us the HyperMac Micro for review. The device serves as a portable charger for the iPhone and iPad. This is one of the most attractive devices we have seen and it does not look like a battery at all unless you get really close. On the inside it packs a 3600mAh battery which promises to recharge your iPhone 4 upto 3 times. It also works with the iPad but only extends the life by about 5 hours. That’s fine because the iPad packs a monstrous battery which won’t event charge via normal USB port. We are more interested about how this device works with the iPhone and it worked pretty well.

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Sharp launches Alice, Blink, Tango and Cyborg Phones in India

The Indian wing of Japan’s Sharp Corporation today launched 4 new handsets for India and made it’s way into the hugely competitive Indian Mobile market.Sharps says that it’s phones target the users who want trendy products but are  price-conscious. The company aims to make high quality mobiles highly affordable to all and plans to target the youth crowd with it’s range of handsets. The 4 models launched today were Alice, Blink, Tango and Cyborg. Continue reading “Sharp launches Alice, Blink, Tango and Cyborg Phones in India”

Sprint ZTE Peel, 3G Mobile Hotspot Case for Apple iPod Touch

The only major difference between the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch is that the iPhone has calling ability, which is missing in the iPod Touch. You can’t use 3G on your iPod Touch, but US mobile carrier Sprint has announced a 3G-Mobile hotspot case for 2nd and 3rd generation Apple iPod Touch called ZTE Peel which allows the user to use 3G from anywhere in the USA where Sprint network coverage is available.You basically carry a wireless hot spot with your iPod touch in the form of the case and you connect to 3G via WiFi. Full marks for innovation we should say ! Continue reading “Sprint ZTE Peel, 3G Mobile Hotspot Case for Apple iPod Touch”

Nokia N8 Review Week – Day 4 – Multimedia

Hello and welcome everyone to the Nokia N8 Review Week here on FoneArena! Each day of this week, one of our team members will cover one area of Nokia’s imaging flagship with all the do’s and dont’s. This should make for an exciting week and we’re all looking forward to that! Today is Thursday, my name is Sandeep Sarma, and I will be covering the N8’s multimedia features . Enjoy reading along and if you have any questions please feel free to comment. Continue reading “Nokia N8 Review Week – Day 4 – Multimedia”

BlackBerry Torch Price Dropped To $99.99

The price of RIM’s flagship device, the Blackberry Torch has been reduced by 50% on contract since the sales of the device is reportedly underwhelming in the US.

The price of RIM’s flagship device, the Blackberry Torch has been reduced by 50% on contract since the sales of the device is reportedly underwhelming in the US. Continue reading “BlackBerry Torch Price Dropped To $99.99”

Rogers officially launches the Nokia N8

Canadian carrier Rogers Wireless has officially launched the Nokia N8, which is currently the Nokia new flagship device. Nokia N8 is a pretty good device, and it comes with a powerful 12 Megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss Lens. Rogers is offering the device for CAD Continue reading “Rogers officially launches the Nokia N8”

Microsoft Sells 40000 Windows 7 Phones

The much anticipated Windows Phone 7 devices went on sale earlier this week in the USTheStreet reports that according to a market analyst the sales figure of the Windows 7 phones crossed 40,000. According to T-Mobile the Windows Seven phones are selling pretty good as they reported they are  out of Stocks of HTC HD7 the next day it went on sale. Continue reading “Microsoft Sells 40000 Windows 7 Phones”