Category: Brands

Twitter for BlackBerry v2.1 (Beta) brings Multi-Account support

Twitter for BlackBerry has been updated to version 2.1 in the Beta Zone. This version brings Multi-Account support and better profile functions for editing and account switching. The previous beta version 2.0 brought major changes such as geo location and push notification.The version 2.0 was released in the App World later with all those features. The recent minor update v2.0.0.15 Beta brought new color scheme, hidden compose bar, local trending topics etc. based on consumer feedback. Continue reading “Twitter for BlackBerry v2.1 (Beta) brings Multi-Account support”

Samsung uses iPhone Maps Screenshot For Galaxy Player 50 Graphic

On its webpage for the Galaxy Player 50, it seems as though Samsung has ripped off the iPhone’s Maps app, modifying a screenshot more or less for use in a web graphic of the 50. Take a look – here’s the original screenshot vs. Samsung’s image:

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Sprint announces HTC EVO Design 4G, coming on October 23 for $99.99

Sprint has announced another phone in the HTC EVO family, the HTC EVO Design 4G. It has 4-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touchscreen display and has aluminum unibody design. It is powered by 1.2GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It features 5MP rear-facing camera with flash and HD video recording and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. Continue reading “Sprint announces HTC EVO Design 4G, coming on October 23 for $99.99”

Antitrust claim against Samsung dismissed by US court

After a bad week in court, Samsung hears some dandy news. While Apple claimed “Samsung misrepresented its intent to license certain patents on fair terms”, federal judge Lucy Koh in California has disregarded some of Apple’s antitrust claims against Samsung. Nevertheless, Apple can still reform it by revising their complaint.

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Google Ice Cream Sandwich Launch Event Video Now Live

If you missed out the Google Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich announcement earlier today , good news for you , Google has uploaded the entire 1 hour event video on Youtube where Google’s Andy Rubin and Samsung Mobile’s JK Shin unveil the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Continue reading “Google Ice Cream Sandwich Launch Event Video Now Live”

Evernote for BlackBerry v3.3 update brings offline notes, better sync and lots more

Evernote for BlackBerry has been updated to version 3.3.342 that brings new features such as offline notes, better syncing capabilities, faster loading and much more. Continue reading “Evernote for BlackBerry v3.3 update brings offline notes, better sync and lots more”

Comic Apps for BlackBerry PlayBook

Here are some of the Comic apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook. These comics are specially designed for the BlackBerry PlayBook and lets you read in the full screen mode and the frame mode. The application also embeds screen vibrations into each comic screen which vibrates the entire comic frame/page thereby further engaging the readers during action sequence such as a fight/blast/shock etc. Continue reading “Comic Apps for BlackBerry PlayBook”

Motorola RAZR price revealed for UK, Coming on November 1st

Motorola announced the the Motorola RAZR, world’s thinnest 4G LTE smartphone yesterday. The Clove UK, online retail site has confirmed that the first stock of the Motorola RAZR would be available on November 1st. Continue reading “Motorola RAZR price revealed for UK, Coming on November 1st”

The Road To Nokia World 2011 Part 3: How Windows Phone Can Change The Tide

Nokia World 2011 is scheduled for next week in London and it is undoubtedly the most hyped and the most important event in recent Nokia history. Throughout this week, FoneArena will take a look at expectations, realities and myths related to this particular year, in preparation for the big reveals that will come on October 26th and 27th. Join us in this journey, comment, share your thoughts, and feel with us the excitement as the big days approach!


In yesterday’s post, we discussed the need for Symbian and Meego to remain available in the near future in order to cater to long-time Nokia fans. However, we stopped short of explaining Windows Phone’s place in the battle, moving forward. This is what we will do today. Continue reading “The Road To Nokia World 2011 Part 3: How Windows Phone Can Change The Tide”

Samsung Galaxy Nexus officially announced : Android 4.0 , 4.65″ Super AMOLED HD display

Ahead of the Android 4.0 ie Ice Cream Sandwich launch event , details of the next Nexus phone ie the Samsung Galaxy Nexus have been given out by Samsung. What we have here is an absolute monster in terms of specs. The phone is powered by a 1.2Ghz dual core processor , 1GB of RAM. The display as expected is a 4.65″ SAMOLED HD panel which pump out an absolutely staggering 1280×720 resolution. Click through to get the lowdown on the entire spec sheet !

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Motorola announces the MOTOACTV

Alongside the Motorola Droid RAZR , the company also showed off  a new Android based MP3 player cum Fitness tracker. The MOTOACTV is powered by a  600MHz processor and is capable of tracking your fitness regime including but not limited to calories burnt.

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Motorola Droid RAZR unveiled

Motorola just unveiled the Droid Razr at a press conference in New York. The LTE enabled smartphone is being touted as the thinnest smartphone in the world. At 7.1 mm thickness it is actually about 1.5mm slimmer than the previous champion ie the Samsung Galaxy S2. The phone is powered by a 1.2Ghz Dual Core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.

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RIM announces BBX platform at Developer Conference

RIM just took off the wraps from its long expected and awaited BBX platform. BBX is a next generation mobile platform that takes the best of the BlackBerry platform and the best of the QNX platform to connect people, devices, content and services.

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Live Blog : BlackBerry DevCon Americas

RIM is holding its BlackBerry Dev Con Americas developer event in San Francisco today where the company’s Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis is expected to take the stage in a few minutes. We would be sharing all the info from the show floor with you in the live blog below. The event was supposed to begin at 8:30 AM PST but looks like we have a little delay.  Might be they are waiting for the attendees to settle down ?

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