Apple sold 37.04 million iPhones, 15.43 million iPads and 15.4 million iPods in Q1 2012

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Apple posted record breaking earnings for it Q1 2012 quarter which ended on Dec 31, 2011 clocking $46.33 billion with a profit of $13.06 billion.It managed to see 37.04 million iPhones , 15.43 million iPads and 15.4 million iPods and 5.2 million Macs. Continue reading “Apple sold 37.04 million iPhones, 15.43 million iPads and 15.4 million iPods in Q1 2012”

Samsung Galaxy Nexus India Launch postponed to March ?


The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is actually a sweet device and currently the only one in the world according to my knowledge to run on Android 4.0 also known as ICS. The Galaxy Nexus is the 3rd member of the Nexus family of devices from Google and it is a c0-branded handset from Google and Samsung which runs on stock Android without any customization. The device was supposed to be launched in November last year and was postponed to December. Now more bad news as Samsung India’s official account tweeted that the device will now be tentatively launched in March. Still no definitive date though.  Having used the Galaxy Nexus for around a month now , I actually like the device for a few  things – Ice Cream Sandwich ,  it will be the first device to get Android updates as it is pushed directly by Google. The Camera is also incredibly fast.One thing i dislike about the device is the low quality of build materials used. Each time I open the back cover, I have a feeling it will break. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Nexus India Launch postponed to March ?”

Nokia Lumia 710 Price Drops to Rs.15490

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The Nokia Lumia 710 seems to have got a nice price cut at a couple of online retailers in India.FlipKart is quoting Rs.15699 for the device and LetsBuy seems to be cheaper at Rs.15490. The device is the one of the most affordable Windows Phone devices in the market currently. It packs a 3.7 inch display, powered by a 1.4 GHz processor and packs a 5 MP Camera. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 710 Price Drops to Rs.15490”

Samsung Star 3 and Star 3 DUOS announced

Samsung has announced 2 new touch screen phones, Star 3 and Star 3 DUOS that is the successor of Samsung Star, Star Duos and Star 2 phones. These phones come with 3-inch (320 x 240 pixels) TFT LCD touch screen and 3.2 Megapixel Fixed Focus camera. These specs of the Samsung Star 3 DUOS is similar but the only different is the Dual SIM capability. Continue reading “Samsung Star 3 and Star 3 DUOS announced”

Samsung Galaxy ACE White Hands-On Pictures

I recently had opportunity to play with Samsung GALAXY ACE White edition which launched in India recently with Android 2.3.5. Here are some hands-on pictures for all FoneArena readers. Enjoy….

 

 

ACE in white looks quite stunning. Now its preloaded with Android 2.3.5 which provides performance boost to the ACE. It is quite smooth and snappy out of the box compared to Android 2.2 (Froyo). Other that the software it is similar to the black version of the Galaxy Ace The current MOP of ACE White edition is Rs. 14500/- in Mumbai, India.

Samsung Galaxy S2 WiMAX launched in Japan

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S2 with WiMAX support for KDDI au in Japan. They have already launched the LTE version in Korea and USA. This CDMA phone comes with a 4.7-inch HD (1280 x 720) Super AMOLED Plus display, 1.4GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It is about 9.5mm thick and weighs 139g. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S2 WiMAX launched in Japan”

Samsung Promises Better Battery Life in Smartphones

In recent years, manufactureres have managed to create phones that can even rival some of the dedicated computers in terms of performance. But the battery life is one aspect that hasnt improved over time.

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Microsoft signs Patent Agreement with LG for Android and Chrome devices


Microsoft has announced that they have signed a patent licensing agreement with LG that covers LG mobile phones, tablets and other electronics running on Android and Chrome OS Platform.  Microsoft has already signed agreement with others Android and Chrome OS OEMs such as  HTC, Samsung and Acer and 7 others, and LG is the 11th company to join the club. Continue reading “Microsoft signs Patent Agreement with LG for Android and Chrome devices”

Samsung Omnia W Unboxing

Here is quick unboxing of the Samsung Omnia W , Samsung’s first Windows Phone to be launched in India.We already did a hands on from the India launch event last year. It is powered by a 1.4GHz CPU and sports a 3.7 in Super AMOLED display.It runs on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango operating system and one can download apps from the Windows Marketplace. Take a look at the video below where we unbox the device and also show you a really quick hardware overview of the device.

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One2Touch introduces foldable external keyboard for smartphones

Have you ever wanted an external split keyboard which is foldable, does not use any battery, does not need to be charged, has no wires, no pairing and is waterproof? Well then the One2Touch keyboard is what you have been waiting for.

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Deal Alert : Saholic offering the Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 at Rs.27798 and Rs.17593

nokia lumia 800 saleOnline retailer Saholic is currently running a promotion termed as Nokia Festival and is offering some discounts on Nokia phones priced above Rs.3000. You can grab a Nokia Lumia 800 for as low as Rs.27798  and the Lumia 710 for Rs.17593. Once you add the item to your cart use the coupon SH911 to get the best price. Continue reading “Deal Alert : Saholic offering the Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 at Rs.27798 and Rs.17593”

Samsung Galaxy Note Review

Phone or Tablet ? Samsung themselves have been unable to decide how to promote the Galaxy Note. With a massive 5.3″ screen , active digitizer, the Galaxy Note is also the perfect note taking device. How does it cope up as a phone ? Read the FoneArena Galaxy Note review to find out.

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Verizon Unveils The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Smartphone

Motorola recently announced the new Droid Razr Maxx smartphone at the CES 2012 in Las Vegas. This handset comes with a 3300 mAh battery, which offers up to 21 hours of talk-time on a single charge.

Along with the Motorola Droid 4, Motorola also announced the new Droid Razr Maxx smartphone at the CES 2012 in Las Vegas. This handset currently runs on the Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) OS, but Motorola has already promised the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update in the coming months. The Droid Razr Maxx comes with a 3300 mAh battery, which offers up to 21 hours of talk-time on a single charge. Continue reading “Verizon Unveils The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Smartphone”

Sony Xperia S Official Pics Surface

Sony Xperia S is the company’s upcoming smartphone. This handset will come with a 4.3 inch display, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 12 MP camera, etc. Check out the official pics of this device.

Sony recently announced the new Sony Xperia Ion at the CES 2012 in Las Vegas. Now, we have some amazing pics of the company’s upcoming smartphone, the Sony Xperia S. This handset will come with a 4.3 inch display, sporting a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 1.5 GHz dual-core MSM8260 processor, etc. This handset will also feature the “Sony” logo on the front, instead of the Sony Ericsson logo. Continue reading “Sony Xperia S Official Pics Surface”