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Nokia HERE Maps for iPhone and iPad now available for download

 

Nokia announced  last week that they would launch HTML5-based HERE Maps app for Android and iOS. Now the HERE Maps is available for iPhone and iPad users.  This uses NAVTEQ mapping data and lets you explore and search places easily. It also offers live traffic view, public transport line, driving directions, voice navigation, option to save maps data for offline use and more.

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Opera Mini 7.1 for BlackBerry and Java phones released, brings faster downloads

Opera has launched Opera Mini 7.1 for BlackBerry and Java phones that comes with a new download manager that offers faster downloads with server optimization for files lesser than 15MB and option to pause and resume downloads across sessions. You can also save files in different folder, and Opera remembers last location you used for various file types. Continue reading “Opera Mini 7.1 for BlackBerry and Java phones released, brings faster downloads”

Zen Ultraphone U1 Dual SIM Android phone launched for Rs. 4999

Zen Mobiles launched range of Android tablets under UltraTab, now they have launched Ultraphone U1, their new phone running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It has a 3.5-inch (480×320 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1 GHz processor. It has a 3.2MP camera with flash and comes with pre-loaded applications like Skype, Facebook, G-talk, MapMyIndia navigation app, Cricbuzz, nexGTV with Live TV, Loop Channels & VOD support and Ganesha Speaks astrology app.

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Firefox for Android v17.0 update brings support for devices with ARMv6 processors


Mozilla has updated their Firefox browser for Android to version 17.0 that brings support for ARMv6 phones with at least 800MHZ processor and minimum 512MB RAM. With this update, more than 500 million Android phones including popular phones such as Samsung Galaxy Pro GT-B7510, HTC Status, HTC ChaCha, Samsung Galaxy Ace, Motorola XT531, and the Motorola Fire XT can run the Firefox Browser. Continue reading “Firefox for Android v17.0 update brings support for devices with ARMv6 processors”

Intex Aqua 5.0 Dual SIM phone with 5-inch display, Android 4.0 launched for Rs. 9990

Intex Technologies has launched Aqua 5.0, successor of the Aqua 4.0 that was launched in August. This has a 5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) Capacitive Touch Screen and is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core  processor.   It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has a 5MP auto focus camera with LED flash at the back and a 1.3MP front-facing camera for video calling.This would compete with other budget 5-inch Dual SIM Smartphones such as iBall Andi 5c, Spice Stellar Horizon, Zync Z5 Cloud and the Micromax A110.  Continue reading “Intex Aqua 5.0 Dual SIM phone with 5-inch display, Android 4.0 launched for Rs. 9990”

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE with Android Jelly Bean launched in Korea

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for the Korean Market. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE comes with similar features as the Galaxy Note 10.1, including a 10.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800 pixel) TFT display, 1.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor, 2GB RAM and a 7,000mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE would come with VoLTE (Voice over LTE) feature that simultaneously supports voice call, video, and data transmission. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE with Android Jelly Bean launched in Korea”

Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Unboxing

The Microsoft Surface has landed at the FoneArena HQ and we got it here all the way from the US just for you . The Surface RT is the first real Windows Tablet designed and developed by Microsoft and boy , the hardware is amazing for version 1 of a product.Want to find out how the Microsoft Surface tablet looks and works ? Check out our unboxing video embedded below. We also got the Cyan Touch Cover to go along with FoneArena colours .

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HTC One X+ White Photo Gallery

HTC announced the One X+ last month that would go on sale in India this month. It comes with a 1.7 GHz quad-core AP37 Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory and a 2100 mAh battery. We got some hands on time with the black One X+ at the event in Singapore earlier this month. Here we have photos of white One X+.
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Google Nexus 4 Unboxing

The Nexus 4 is a mobile phone collaboration between Google and LG and was launched worldwide last week. Thanks to its incredible specifications and low price point, the handset sold out within minutes, and is now one of the most sought-after pieces of mobile tech, with phones currently changing hands for twice their original purchase price on auction sites. We managed to get our hands on one, and we’re going to inflict the usual unboxing treatment on it for your viewing pleasure.

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Exploring QSlide, LG’s answer to Samsung’s Popup Play

The LG Optimus G is currently the company’s quad-core flagship device. With the Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), LG enabled a quirky new multitasking feature called “Q slide”. We are taking a quick look at that feature in a video below.

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Facebook for Android, iPhone and iPad updated, brings sharing, improved photo tagging and more

Facebook for Android, iPhone and iPad has been updated. This update brings option to share or re-post news stories and photos, based on your friend’s or page’s privacy settings. You get a share next to comments if you are allowed to share it. This update also brings option to tag friends in any post, comment or a photo. Continue reading “Facebook for Android, iPhone and iPad updated, brings sharing, improved photo tagging and more”

Twitter for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with better Discover and Search features

Twitter for Android, iPhone and iPad has received a new update that brings new features that lets you discover photos and articles in your twitter stream without a tap in Discover and search results. Search has been improved that now highlights the photos, videos and news shared on Twitter. Continue reading “Twitter for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with better Discover and Search features”

CatchPlus difference spotting puzzle game launched for Android

CatchPlus is a new game for Android by Sioo Interactive Inc., a South Korean company that lets you spot the differences between two images. There are 3 modes, Classic mode, Speed Mode and Time attack mode. You can also go to CatchPlus Facebook page, and submit photos for inclusion as actual image puzzles within the game. You can also get badges for achievements and compete against others for the top spot on leader boards. Continue reading “CatchPlus difference spotting puzzle game launched for Android”

Android 4.2 update rolling out on Galaxy Nexus Yakju builds and Nexus 7

We had already heard about the Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2 update roll out for Takju build Galaxy Nexus and now it is time for the international Galaxy Nexus with Yakju build to get this update. With the Galaxy Nexus as scheduled even the Nexus 7 is getting updated to Android 4.2.

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Nimbuzz for Windows Phone updated with push notifications

Nimbuzz for Windows Phone has been updated to version 1.1.1 that brings push notifications finally. The updated app also brings auto save option for incoming images, faster startup time that offers better user experience and more. Nimbuzz for Windows Phone was launched back in July and lets you chat with friends on Facebook, GTalk, Yahoo Messenger and MSN/Live Messenger. You can also share images and connect to Twitter using the app.

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