LG Electronics (LG) has started rolling out the remote customer care services for the LG Optimus series of smartphones globally. This includes Remote Call application and the LG FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air) system to diagnose software problems and offer software upgrades direct to the user’s mobile phones. Continue reading “LG rolls out Remote Maintenance Services for Optimus smartphones Globally”
Sony Ericsson is one of the famous mobile phone companies in the world and they are offering a lot of good handsets, and most of their smartphones are Android powered. They launched number of devices earlier this year at MWC and we recently told you that they are working on another Android device, which will be known as Xperia Duo. It seems that Duo isn’t the only device SE is working on as SEMC Blog is reporting that according to a famous Chinese site, SE is working on a 3D phone which will be out next year and it will feature a 4.7 inch display, that’s huge, right? Continue reading “Sony Ericsson launching smartphone with 3D display?”
Airtel has launched 3G services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Airtel 3G will be rolled out in 12 major towns including Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Raipur, Dewas, Rau,Pithampur, Mandideep, Malanpur, Bhilai and Durg. Continue reading “Airtel launches 3G services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh”
Samsung has finally announced the much-awaited Galaxy R smartphone. This handset is the stripped down version of the highly popular Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone. The Galaxy R runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS.
Samsung has finally announced the much-awaited Galaxy R smartphone. This handset is the stripped down version of the highly popular Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone. This handset was earlier known as the Samsung Galaxy Z. The Galaxy R runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 4.19 inch WVGA Super Clear LCD display, 1 GHz Tegra 2 processor, 5 megapixel camera and much more. This handset also features the Samsung’s “Find My Mobile” functionality, which allows you to track, ring or remotely lock the device, when the smartphone has been misplaced, lost or stolen. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy R Announced”
Samsung Russia has announced that it’s entire line of Galaxy products are getting the Gingerbread update. While many phones have already got the update , the company has promised that it’s bringing the gingerbread update to the Galaxy Tab 3G and WiFi models and also the Galaxy SL i9003. The Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5 will not get Gingerbread love but only Froyo !
We managed to get hold of a IDEA 3G connection as the operator has silently rolled out 3G services in Chennai and Tamil Nadu. As you all might know , IDEA does not have a license in this circle and has inked a deal with Vodafone to offer 3G services here. Our test device was the ultra fast HTC Flyer which supports HSPA networks upto 14.4 Mbps. The moment we enabled 3G on the Flyer , we were latched on to the Vodafone network(After activation of course). Watch the video below for the impressive speeds . Continue reading “IDEA 3G Speed Test”
Bohemia Interactive has launched, ARMA 2: Firing Range, simulation game for NVIDIA Tegra 2 Android phones. This game has accurate high-poly weapon models to choose from to get an interactive 3D preview and study its specs or to use it for simulation. Continue reading “ARMA 2: Firing Range – Simulation game for NVIDIA Tegra 2 Android phones”
According to a recent report by the Financial Post, Apple has more cash than the U.S government. Apple reported the quarterly earnings of US$ 75.876 billion till the 25th of June 2011 . The U.S government reported total operating balance of US$ 73.768 billion on Thursday , which is lesser than Apple. Continue reading “Apple is richer than the US Government”
According to report by Research Firm IDC (International Data Corporation) the Worldwide mobile phone market grew 11.3% year over year in the 2nd quarter of 2011 (2Q11) with the worldwide shipment of 328.4 million units. But, this is low compared to the 16.8% growth in the 1st quarter of 2011 (1Q11), that had worldwide shipment of 365.4 million units. Continue reading “IDC : Mobile Phone Market Q2 2011 – Nokia, Samsung, LG top mobile phone vendors by shipments”
Gmail for Android has been updated to version 2.3.5. This version brings new features that include, custom notifications and ringtones for specific labels in your inbox, sync only priority mail to save bandwidth and lots more. It’s been months since the app got updated, and the previous version was 2.3.4 that was launched this February. Continue reading “Gmail for Android v2.3.5 update brings custom notifications for labels”
Sprint has finally released the Motorola Photon 4G smartphone. The powerful Motorola Photon 4G comes with a price tag of $549.99. You can also get this handset for just $199.99 with a 2 year service agreement.
Last month, Motorola and Sprint announced a new Android powered Motorola Photon 4G smartphone. It is the company’s first Sprint 4G device with a 1 GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. We have good news for Sprint customers, who were eagerly waiting for the launch of this handset. Sprint has finally released the Motorola Photon 4G smartphone, but the device is currently available for purchase only at the Sprint online store. Continue reading “Sprint Motorola Photon 4G Now Available For $199.99”
Last month, Verizon announced the 4G LTE version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 exclusively for its customers in the US. This tablet is finally available for purchase for just $529.99.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab was first announced at MWC 2011, but it was later re-designed and re-launched at the CTIA show. This tablet runs on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Operating System and it comes with a 10.1 inch WXGA display, 1 GHz dual core processor, 3 megapixel rear camera, etc. Last month, Verizon announced the 4G LTE version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1exclusively for its customers in the US. This tablet is finally available for purchase. Continue reading “4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now Available At Verizon”
We here at Fone Arena are big fans of Mugen Power Batteries, this uprising company from the east, providing us power-hungry geeks with more juice for all our favourite devices, most notably batteries for smartphones. Over at the Mugen Website you will be able to find extended batteries for all types of smartphones, most of them even having two options offered. Normally Mugen would have one OEM-sized version, and a bigger battery, with imense power (for example an insane 4.800mAh battery for the Motorola Atrix!). If you want to know more about the actual performance, check out Jon’s review from a couple of days ago, where he had a look at the Motorola Milestone 2 battery! Continue reading “We want Mugen Batteries for our Nokia N8!”
Motorola India has officially announced that the Indian Motorola Xoom owners will get Android 3.1 Over the Air (OTA) update on 29th July 2011. This Android 3.1 update activates the SD card slot to expand the external memory up to 64GB using MicroSD. Other features include improved multi-tasking, re-sizable widgets and lots more. Continue reading “Motorola XOOM getting Android 3.1 update in India”
Nokia’s Twins Day Out has entered Limca Book of Records 2012. The Nokia Twins Day out is a a first of its kind festival that brought 63 pairs of twins of different age groups together to unveil the Nokia Dual SIM handsets – Nokia C2-00 and Nokia X1-01. Continue reading “Nokia’s Twins Day Out enters Limca Book of Records 2012”
