Here is the FoneArena review of the BlackBerry Torch 2 9810. This is the successor of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 that was launched last year. The BlackBerry Torch 2 was launched in India this August. Both the Torch and torch 2 has similar design including the dimensions, but there are improvements in the display resolution and hardware. It has 8 GB onboard memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD and 768 MB RAM which is better than the Torch. It is 14.6 mm thick and weighs 161 g. This has Magnetometer (Compass) in addition to the Accelerometer, Proximity, Light sensor. Continue reading “BlackBerry Torch 9810 Review”
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Motorola RAZR software update brings improved camera auto-focus performance
Motorola RAZR is now receiving a OTA software update v65.1.21.en.03 (Asia Retail) while all are waiting for the ICS update. This update includes software enhancement to improved auto-focus performance for the camera and a bonus EA game “Bejeweled 2” (not available for Hong Kong and Taiwan) according to the official change log. Continue reading “Motorola RAZR software update brings improved camera auto-focus performance”
Tata Docomo launches new unlimited packs for prepaid CDMA customers in Karnataka
Tata Docomo has launched new Unlimited Packs for prepaid CDMA customers in Karnataka. These packs offer Unlimited Local On-net calls and some packs offer free calls to other networks and STD calls too. There are 3 packs and the on-net pack starts at Rs. 149. Continue reading “Tata Docomo launches new unlimited packs for prepaid CDMA customers in Karnataka”
Samsung Galaxy Tab 620 (Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus) now available in India for Rs. 26499
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 620 (GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus) is now available in India from online retailer Flipkart and from retail stores. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 620 has 7-inch WSVGA(1024X600) PLS LCD display. It is powered by 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor and runs on Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). It is 9.96mm thin and weighs 345g. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab 620 (Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus) now available in India for Rs. 26499”
Vodafone to provide free service for BlackBerry handsets in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Vodafone, in association with Research In Motion (RIM) is organizing a service camp at select Vodafone Stores in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. This is available for all BlackBerry Smartphone users irrespective of their service providers and is available for free of cost. They organized similar service camps in Karnataka last year. Continue reading “Vodafone to provide free service for BlackBerry handsets in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh”
Nokia India ties up with India Times for Nokia Shop – Online Store
Nokia India has launched an online store for its range of mobile phones called NokiaShop at nokia.indiatimes.com. The backend seems to be powered by the India Times shopping engine. I would assume the stocks are supplied by the Nokia distribution network as it is a joint venture and authorized by Nokia India. One of the highlights is the possibility to buy phones with Interest Free EMIs spread over 3 or 6 months. There is a Cash on Delivery payment option too for most phones and other payment modes supported are Net Banking,Credit Card and Debit Card.
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Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi, 3G, 32GB version price drops to Rs. 22500
Motorola Xoom (Wi-Fi + 3G) model is now available in India for Rs. 22,500 from online retailer Letsbuy. Last week online retailer Koovs were selling the Wi-Fi only version of the tablet for Rs. 21,500. Continue reading “Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi, 3G, 32GB version price drops to Rs. 22500”
BookMyShow app now available for Windows Phone
BookMyShow, entertainment ticketing portal has launched their app for Windows Phone users. This would let the users book Movie tickets, view cinema listings, read synopsis and movie reviews. The app is already available for iPhone and Android. Continue reading “BookMyShow app now available for Windows Phone”
Chaze Mobiles launches range of affordable phones
Chaze, a new mobile phone brand by K.R.Mangalam Group has launched range of mobile phones in different cities like Indore, Meerut and Jaipur in India at competitive price range. They already announced last month that they would launch affordable phone ind India These phones comes with some unique features including Spy Cam, Big Speakers, Big Sound, Public Announcement System, Auto Call Recording, Big Battery, Touch and Type and Full Touch phones and these are aimed at youth market. Continue reading “Chaze Mobiles launches range of affordable phones”
Vodafone issues warning about unsolicited international calls
Vodafone customers have been receiving missed calls from unknown international numbers (looks like +22455104324) for the past few days. Vodafone has issued a warning note to ignore such calls and not call back on those numbers. Some have also reported that people are being charged Rs.45 per minute if they call back to such numbers. Continue reading “Vodafone issues warning about unsolicited international calls”
Aakash Tablet – Ubislate 7 Unboxing
We take a look at the WiFi version of the Aakash tablet also known as the UbiSlate 7. It was available for pre-order for Rs.2499 and those who had placed the order are finally receiving the device.The device is powered by a Arm11 – 366Mhz CPU and is not the fastest tablet out there but the price tag is pretty impressive. If you covert the pricing to USD it costs around 47 USD approximately which makes it one of the cheapest tablets in the world and carries the Made in India tag ! It runs on Android 2.2 and uses a resistive touchscreen. Continue reading “Aakash Tablet – Ubislate 7 Unboxing”
MapmyIndia to unveil Android-based in-dash GPS navigation systems at Auto Expo 2012
MapmyIndia has announced that they would unveil new Android-based in-dash GPS navigation systems at Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. These in-dash systems would offer superior navigation and entertainment features and an internet-connected in-dash system that runs on Android, that allows users to browse the internet, download apps from the Android Marketplace, watch live television, track the location of the vehicle live and use MapmyIndia’s latest full featured 3D navigation software with house-level search – Aura for the first time in India. Continue reading “MapmyIndia to unveil Android-based in-dash GPS navigation systems at Auto Expo 2012”
Samsung Wave Y launched in India for Rs. 7950
Samsung has launched Wave Y in India that runs on bada 2.0 OS. They announced the Wave Y last August along with Wave 3 and Wave M. It comes with a 3.2 inch (320 x 480 pixels) TFT LCD display and is powered by 832MHz processor. It features 2 MP Full focus camera. It is 12.3 mm thick and weighs 102.4g. Continue reading “Samsung Wave Y launched in India for Rs. 7950”
Nokia Asha 200 now available in India for Rs. 4349
Nokia Asha 200, Dual SIM QWERTY phone with Dual Standby is on sale in India. It was announced at Nokia World 2011 in October and launched in India in December. It comes with Easy Swap (possible to change the SIM card without turning off the device) option and has expandable memory upto 32GB. Continue reading “Nokia Asha 200 now available in India for Rs. 4349”
Aakash tablet online bookings reach 14 lakh in 2 weeks, UbiSlate 7 sold out till February
Bookings for the Aakash tablet has reached 14 lakh in just 2 weeks after the bookings opened last month, according a report from Economic Times. The UbiSlate 7 (upgraded Aakash tablet) has been renamed to UbiSlate 7+ recently. The UbiSlate 7+ (Aakash2 tablet) is also sold out on their official site till February, however you can book it for March. Continue reading “Aakash tablet online bookings reach 14 lakh in 2 weeks, UbiSlate 7 sold out till February”