Review: iPad cases from Speck

The first thing that makes Apple products stand out of the crowd, is it’s aesthetic design and elementary looks and that what makes Apple fan boys like us to show off our latest purchase. But the simple problem that lies with all the shiny gadgets in the world that it easily get scratched and smudges seems to swim all over it in no time and Apple products are no exceptions here. Exactly same thing happened, I got my shiny new iPad and within hours it’s oleophobic screen was full of smudges, I found a lint free cloth on old spectacle box and used it to clean the screen and with little force I had my first scratch on my iPad. Not only me, we have received hundreds and hundreds of mails from many early adopters asking us to suggest them a iPad case cover and even those who don’t have iPad and feels this post is not for you, I must warn you are missing something. Continue reading “Review: iPad cases from Speck”

Exclusive : The iPhone 4 Camera vs 10 Phones !

We told you last week that we will be posting the results of our iPhone 4 Camera Test.  We kept our promise and here are all the Camera samples  for your viewing pleasure. Here is a mashup of the daylight photos from the comparison. Read more for full size images and more samples.

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Android 2.2 Froyo FRF91 for Nexus One on OTA

I just received a notification on my Nexus one that a new system update was available.   The OTA (Over The Air) update was around 900 kb and the flashing process took about a minute.  You might receive this message if you are on Android 2.2 FroYo build FRF85B or a similar one for AT&T. Continue reading “Android 2.2 Froyo FRF91 for Nexus One on OTA”

Insight : A former Nokia Employee on the iPhone 4

Charles Anadu is not new to mobile phones. He has owned more mobile devices than he can count. He’s been part of the mobile revolution in USA  from the early days of GPRS to EDGE, to 3G and now to LTE. He has been a mobile device geek since the first time he owned his first mobile phone – A Nokia 3360. Charles picked up an Apple iPhone 4 as soon as it was launched few days ago. We asked him some questions about the iPhone 4 and Mobile Phones in general.  Charles worked for Nokia at one time and says he loves the company to death and talks about their identity crisis. He also talks about Android and Blackberry. We also ask him about the iPhone 4 Death Grip – Reception Issue. More after the break. Continue reading “Insight : A former Nokia Employee on the iPhone 4”

Does the iPhone 4 Camera Deliver ? Find out only on FoneArena

We are really excited about the iPhone 4 and since a lot of you have been asking about the Camera of the iPhone 4 we decided to put the latest iPhone’s 5 MP Camera against 10 phones.  So we captured and images and videos with most of these phones and bring you a real life comparison.

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Download IMDB Android App for Free

IMDb or the Internet Movie Database is one of the best sites for all movie buffs especially Hollywood flicks. The IMDb iPhone and iPad apps are one of the best apps for the iPhone OS. Now Android users can download the IMDb Android App from the Market for free. All you need is a phone running Android 1.6 or above. Continue reading “Download IMDB Android App for Free”

Apple’s Official Reply to iPhone 4 Users

Apple have released the official reply/statement to the complaints they received against the iPhone 4. They start off by complementing the iPhone 4 stating that its their most successful product ever and that reviewers and customers are extremely happy with the device.

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Nokia To Offer NFC On Smartphones From 2011

Anssi Vanjoki has earlier announced that all new smartphones will come with NFC from next year. But according to recent reports, it has been said that only select Nokia’s Symbian^4 smartphones will see NFC from 2011.

Anssi Vanjoki, Nokia’s executive vice president for markets, has earlier announced that all new smartphones manufactured by the company will come with NFC (Near Field Communication) from next year. But according to recent reports, it has been said that only select Nokia’s Symbian^4 smartphones will see NFC from 2011. NFC is a short-range high frequency wireless communication technology which enables the exchange of data between devices over about a 10 centimeter distance. NFC is primarily aimed at usage in mobile phones.

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Apple iPhone 4 works over BSNL 3G in India

At FoneArena we know you users very well. We understand that a lot of you like to buy a phone when you are traveling. This holds good for brands like Apple which totally neglect the Indian market. So we decided to get our hands on the Apple iPhone 4 32GB Factory Unlocked (SIM Free) Model courtesy of our beloved friend from UK. Continue reading “Apple iPhone 4 works over BSNL 3G in India”

Olive Launches Two New Futuristic Devices – Nexus and Genie

Olive Telecommunication, recently launched two new devices at an event in Mumbai. The first device is a travel router in-built with Lithium Ion battery while the second device is a multi-purpose modem with a compact design.

Olive Telecommunication, a leading Convergence Solutions Device Developer recently launched two new devices at an event in Mumbai. The first device is Olive Nexus V-R9, a travel router in-built with Lithium Ion battery while the second device is Olive Genie V-ME150, a multi-purpose modem with a compact design.

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Yahoo launches Android Apps for Mail, Messenger and Search Widget

Yahoo today launched it’s first ever Android Apps for Yahoo Mail and  Messenger . It has also launched a Search Widget for Android. It has also rolled out a HTML 5 websites for Mail and News for iPhone / iPod touch.

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Facebook for iPhone now supports Multi-tasking on iOS4

Good news for all iPhone / iPod users who are addicted to Facebook. One Facebook is one of the best apps for the iPhone platform but sadly it did not support multitasking or fast app-switching which came in iPhone OS 4 / iOS 4. Thanks to the latest update (v3.1.4) which is compatible with iOS 4.0.You can now switch between Facebook and Twitter apps or Email without having to start all-over again. Head to the app store now !

Motorola DROID Android 2.2 Build Leaks !

The official build of the Android 2.2 update for the Motorola DROID has been leaked and posted on MyDroidWorld. Please not that this update is for the Verizon branded Moto-droid for USA and NOT the GSM Motolra Milestone .  We wont recommend you to get this update unless you have a spare DROID and are desperate to get FroYo on board ! Continue reading “Motorola DROID Android 2.2 Build Leaks !”