Nokia N97 gets new firmware update – v12.0.024

nokia-n97-v12-firmwareGood news for all Nokia N97 users. Nokia has just released a software / firmware update for the n97 numbered 12.0.024. The update is expected to boost the performance of the device along with some new features but no change log is out as of now.

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I want my iPhone 3GS, iDay has gone by and still no sign of India launch

Well personally I’m very disappointed with Apple for not bringing the iPhone 3GS to India even on Independence day. Looks like Apple is not very happy to bring the iPhone 3GS to India. Just looking at the enthusiasm of wannabe 3GS users , the iPhone is certainly the object of desire of many consumers even though its expensive. The phone is already doing well in the grey market with shops reportedly selling atleast 1 phone daily in Chennai and Mumbai.

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Nokia E52 already in India – spotted on Airtel

The Nokia E52 is a great upgrade to E51 users . The E51 was a huge hit as it was a fully loaded phone. This phone might launch in India soon. The phone is running on the Airtel Network and it was reportedly purchased at Hyderabad

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Samsung Solar Phone

Samsung launched the first solar powered mobile phone, the Solar Guru E1107. The highlighting feature of this phone is, it enables dual charging. The phone has photovoltaic panel at the back, which helps to charge the battery with sun light. Since the battery can be charged anywhere using the solar energy, the users don’t have to worry when the phone battery is running out of charge. Continue reading “Samsung Solar Phone”

Samsung Omnia HD and Omnia Pro launched in India get a Price

The wait for Sasmung i8910 Omnia HD is finally over in India. Samsung just launched the 2 phones in Mumbai today – the Omnia HD and the Omnia Pro

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Download Nimbuzz for your Android Phone Now

nimbuzz_androidPopular Mobile Chat and VoIP provider Nimbuzz has added one more offering to its list of mobile IM applications. You can now download Nimbuzz for your Android Phone.

Unique for Android users, Nimbuzz introduces a revolutionary buddy list layout, Skype IM, a time-sensitive user interface, home-screen notifications, auto-reconnect, clickable URLs, and local social network support to make Nimbuzz the most sophisticated IM application for Android handsets.

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Consumers To Bear The Mobile Number Portability cost?

For users awaiting for Mobile Number Portability(MNP) to be implemented, it’s yet again a bad news. Telecom operators want users to bear the entire cost of number portability. It was expected that it would cost somewhere around Rs. 400-500 for porting the number from one mobile operator to the other. But the amount that you might need to pay might shock you.

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Is this the new Nokia Tablet: RX-51(Nokia Rover)????…Lots of pics included

With Nokia World 2009, nearing a few of Nokia’s devices have been pictured before their scheduled launch. Earlier its was the Nokia N97 Mini and now its their next tablet device code name Nokia Rover or RX-51. Continue reading “Is this the new Nokia Tablet: RX-51(Nokia Rover)????…Lots of pics included”

Nokia E72 , 5730 and 5530 Coming to India Really Soon

Guys ,  I know you are really pissed of that Nokia has not launched the 5530 and 5730  Xpressmusic phones in India till now. Looking at the comments in the 5530 and 5730 photo gallery , I know that many of you want to buy them NOW. Now here is some good news , I spotted these phones as coming soon on Nokia India’s Website

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Blackberry Curve 8520 India Launch Pics from the Event

FoneArena was present at the Blackberry 8520 India Launch Event in Delhi. Here are pics from the event and of the phone itself.  The 8520 is the first Blackberry phone to have the optical track pad instead of the usual trackball ( low quality video here)

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Nimbuzz and Virgin Mobile India bring Vchatter to Users


Nimbuzz and Virgin Mobile India have partnered to offer a new service called  Vchatter to users. Nimbuzz is a very popular mobile chat software and we have spoken about it in the past.
All you need to do is create a nimbuzz account and add all your chat accounts to it like google talk, yahoo , msn messenger ,facebook ,skype.And you just need to sign into nimbuzz from your mobile phone and you will be automatically logged in to all your IM accounts with a single login. Now with vchatter, Nimbuzz is offering its multibrand WAP chat application to Virgin Mobile allowing users to access multiple instant messengers.
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iPhone 3GS India Launch Delayed not coming on August 9th

Sorry iPhone fans. Looks like iPhone 3GS will not be coming to India on Aug 9th. I visited a iStore in the city and from what they told me August 9th seems impossible and 3rd week of August looks more probable .

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LG Viewty Smart GC900 Hits India

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LG Viewty Smart hits indian shores

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LG India just launched the Viewty Smart GC900 in Mumbai today. The phone boasts of a 8 MP Camera with a Powerful LED Flash and a gorgeous capactive  WVGA touchscreen display. It sports the S-Class interface which we saw in the Arena already.

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Airtel and RIM bring the BlackBerry Curve 8520 Smartphone a.k.a Gemini to India at an incredible price Rs.15990

Airtel and RIM bring the BlackBerry Curve 8520 Smartphone a.ka. Gemini to India. And whats the most incredible thing about this phone is the price. Blackberry phones are usually known for their expensive price tag. But the Gemini breaks the myth and is priced at Rs.15990. The phone is aimed at youth and consumers looking for messaging / email , social networking , music and entertainment.

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