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Starting today Govt. has asked mobile operators in India to disable all phones without a valid IMEI number. We are sure a lot of users using illegally imported phones and knock-offs would be affected. To make life easy we have discovered a free online tool that lets you validate your IMEI number. Continue reading “Check if your IMEI number is Authentic Online”
Its been a few days with the E72 and we are really impressed with this phone. You must have seen the unboxing video and the Camera samples. We are working on a full blown review of the device and this is just a round up of our initial thoughts
Nokia E71 users can grab a new Firmware update for your device using Nokia Software Updater or NSU. The version 400.21.013 Firmware Update has been released today
E71 lacks both UDP ( User Data Preservation ) and OTA ( Over The Air ) updates . So make sure you backup your phone contents via PC suite
The update is 107 MB in size and it will take around 15 mins to flash your phone.
Continue reading “Nokia E71 version 400.21.013 Firmware Update is up for grabs”
Acer which is known more as a Computer maker has launched 3 new handsets based on the Windows Mobile 6.5 platform – neoTouch S200 , beTouch E101 and beTouch E200 Acer entered the Mobile Arena in Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona and now its slowly bringing more handsets to consumers in India under two series – beTouch and neoTouch
Continue reading “Acer launches 3 new Windows Mobile Handsets in India”
You might have already seen The new Videocon logo and advertisements in TV and Newspapers. Videocon which is a well known consumer brand in India is now selling mobile phones too under the brand name of Videocon Mobile Phones . If you are in Tamil Nadu-Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Pondicherry and Mumbai you can buy Videocon Mobiles Continue reading “Videocon Mobile Phones”
Nokia India is offering 100 free songs to the first 1000 folks who pre-book / pre-order the N97 Mini. We have played with the Mini @ Nokia World and most recently at the Nokia N-Tourage event in Blore and we must say Nokia has got a lot of things right with this handset.
Continue reading “Pre-order your Nokia N97 Mini in India and get 100 songs for free”
Nokia has unveiled the E72 in India and we already have our hands on this awesome phone – thanks to Nokia India. Here is the unboxing video taken with the N900.
Idea Cellular, One of India’s leading GSM Service Provider has come up with an innovative concept for November 26 2009 i.e. tomorrow, which urges all the Indian citizens to get up and contribute, as India commemorates the anniversary of the devastating Mumbai Tragedy which happened on 26/11/08. Continue reading “Idea Cellular’s Talk For India Initiative”
Nokia unveils 6700 slide and Nokia 7230 entry level slider phones
The Nokia 6700 slide and Nokia 7230 will certainly turn heads , thanks to the snazzy colours and the design. Nokia continues to line up products for next year with this launch and we are sure this is just the beginning and there are many more to come.
Continue reading “Nokia unveils 6700 Slide and 7230 Slider phones”
BSNL announced Commercial 3G services in Chennai and we already have a report for you. We grabbed our 3G SIM Card for Rs.179. Required documents were 2 Photographs and Photocopy of an ID proof. You need to fill a form which is common for all Prepaid mobile connections these days. And once you are done with the formalities , you get the SIM card in a Credit Card size holder. Continue reading “BSNL 3G Chennai Speed Test”
You might know that FoneArena was in the capital to meet the Digital Designers behind Nokia phones. Nokia India had invited us to Nokia Digital Design 2009 at The Oberoi , New Delhi. Everyone knows Nokia’s tagline is Connecting People. The Digital Designers behind a phone play a major role in making sure phones actually help people connect with each other effectively.
Here is the inside story about Nokia’s Digital Design Continue reading “Nokia Digital Design 2009”
Calling all users who have had their eyes on the Nokia E72 . The Finnish phone maker has finally announced its latest E-series rockstar aka E72 for India . Users can prebook the handset online . Continue reading “Nokia launches its latest E-Series rockstar aka the E72 for 22989 in India”
BSNL Chennai Telephones recorded a first of sorts for South India yesterday with the commercial launch of 3G mobile services. Touted to be the next generation in mobile technology, 3G services will enable you to access Internet on the move with a speed of upto 3.6 Mbps and allow you to do video calling, watch mobile TV and other media rich applications. Continue reading “BSNL Launches 3G mobile services Commercially”
You must have heard a lot of news surrounding MNP or Mobile Number Portability. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has finally fixed the various charges for Mobile Number Portability in India and the TRAI press release is below. If you are still wondering what does MNP mean to you read further. Continue reading “TRAI fixes MNP Mobile Number Portability charges at Rs.19”
Fly Mobiles have announced the launch of 2 new Dual SIM touchscreen handsets in India namely, the MC 160 and the E106.
MC160
The MC 160 based on Yamaha Chipset, features a QVGA touchscreen with a 262k color TFT display, Other features includes a phonebook which has hold upto 2000 names, 3 megapixel camera with Video Recording, 87MB Internal memory with support for expandable memory using microSD cards, Has support for GPRS, EDGE, A2DP and Bluetooth. The phone has a talk time of 4 hrs and a standby time of 200 hours. The Phone also has a mobile tracker with remote control capabilities and privacy protection feature and is decently priced at Rs. 6,000. Continue reading “Fly Unveils 2 New Dual SIM Handsets – MC 160 and E106”
