Category: Android

LG Optimus GT540 Gets Android 2.1 Update

LG Optimus GT540 users have a reason to cheer, since LG recently announced that an Android OS update is available for the Optimus GT540 smartphone.

LG Optimus GT540 users have a reason to cheer, since LG recently announced that an Android OS update is available for the Optimus GT540 smartphone. This handset originally runs on the Android 1.6 OS, but now it will be updated to the Android 2.1 Operating System.

The upgrade will enable the following on your handset:

  • Android Eclair (2.1)
  • Multiple Accounts
  • Quick Contacts Interface
  • HTML5 Support in Browser
  • Microsoft Exchange Support
  • Live Wallpapers
  • Bluetooth 2.1 Support

You will need to update your handset manually since this update is not available Over-The-Air (OTA). It is advised to backup all your data before updating the device. To learn more, head over to this page.

Samsung Continuum announced, hitting Verizon on Nov.11th for $199.99

We saw that coming, and we are talking about this phone from a few weeks now. Samsung has officially announced the Samsung Continuum, which is the world first phone to come with dual LED display. Samsung announced the device officially during the event in NYC. Continue reading “Samsung Continuum announced, hitting Verizon on Nov.11th for $199.99”

HTC Paradise leaked again, headed to AT&T

Remember the HTC Paradise we saw in the wild a few months ago? Now the phone has made its way through FCC once again, and this time FCC also posted several shots and user guide of it, and it’s also confirmed that the Paradise is headed to AT&T. HTC Paradise is an Continue reading “HTC Paradise leaked again, headed to AT&T”

Verizon announces Motorola Droid PRO and Motorola Droid 2 Global

Motorola and Verizon officially announced the Motorola Droid Pro back in October, but Verizon didn’t give us any information about the Motorola Droid Pro. Now Verizon has officially announced that they will launch the Motorola Droid Pro on November 18th for $179.99, and now the device is up for pre-order. Continue reading “Verizon announces Motorola Droid PRO and Motorola Droid 2 Global”

Taptu Launches My Taptu – Social News Aggregator

Taptu today launched My Taptu a simple Social News Aggregator for iPhone and Android smartphones.  My Taptu organize  feeds from Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn,  online sources in all in one beautiful little app. My Taptu arranges your content in highly personal and visual ‘streams’. You can view them at a glance and click read more if you  want to read them in detail. Continue reading “Taptu Launches My Taptu – Social News Aggregator”

Android 2.3 SDK launching on November 11th?

Android 2.3 is around the corner, and Google will launch it anytime now. Our friends over at IntoMobile are saying that Google will officially launch the Gingerbread SDK on November 11th, and now Adobe Flash Android app is also suggesting that “Please install the upcoming 11/9 update (ver. 10.1.105.x) to ensure that Flash Player loads properly with future OS updates.” So may be IntoMobile is right about it. Continue reading “Android 2.3 SDK launching on November 11th?”

HTC Legend getting Froyo in coming weeks

HTC Legend is in the market for a long time now, and it’s a successor to the very popular Android powered phone known as HTC Hero. HTC Legend is a very good handset, but there is only one flaw in it, and it’s the old Android build. Legend owners are dying to see Android 2.2 for their phone, and may be soon they will see it. Continue reading “HTC Legend getting Froyo in coming weeks”

Samsung Galaxy S Certified World’s First WiFi Direct Smartphone

Samsung is having immense success with the Galaxy S. Apart from getting great reviews, great sales etc, it now has another thing to rejoice about. The Galaxy S has been certified as the world’s first Wi-Fi Direct smartphone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S Certified World’s First WiFi Direct Smartphone”

LG Optimus One P500 Unboxing

Here are some unboxing pictures and a video of the LG Optimus One (P500) which landed at the FoneArena HQ earlier this week. LG calls this device a transitional smartphone and it packs a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen , is powered by 600MHz processor along with a 1500mAh battery. It sports a 3 MP Camera on the back. Since it runs on FroYo out of the box you can use the phone as a WiFi hotspot.

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Dell Offering Venue Pro Exchange Programme to Employees

After Microsoft’s move of granting 89000 Windows Phone 7 devices to it’s employees, Dell seems to be following Microsoft’s path with the Venue Pro exchange programme. Continue reading “Dell Offering Venue Pro Exchange Programme to Employees”

Firefox 4 Beta 2 Now Available For Android And Maemo

Firefox 4 Beta 2 has been released and you can download it in 10 languages on your Android or Maemo device. The new version comes with a wide range of fixes and improvements.

Firefox 4 Beta 2 has been released and you can download it in 10 languages on your Android or Maemo device. The new version comes with a wide range of fixes and improvements. The install size of Firefox Beta has been reduced by 60% (from around 43 MB to 17 MB). Continue reading “Firefox 4 Beta 2 Now Available For Android And Maemo”

Twitter For Android Updated To Version 1.0.5

Twitter recently updated their Twitter for Android app. The new version comes with new features such as pull to refresh and swipe for details.

Twitter recently updated their Twitter for Android app. The new version comes with new features such as pull to refresh and swipe to reveal, which is already present in the iPhone version. You can download the latest version of Twitter for Android from Android Market on devices with Android 2.1 and higher. Check out the complete changelog below. Continue reading “Twitter For Android Updated To Version 1.0.5”