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LG Electronics (LG) has started rolling out the remote customer care services for the LG Optimus series of smartphones globally. This includes Remote Call application and the LG FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air) system to diagnose software problems and offer software upgrades direct to the user’s mobile phones. Continue reading “LG rolls out Remote Maintenance Services for Optimus smartphones Globally”
Airtel has launched 3G services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Airtel 3G will be rolled out in 12 major towns including Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Raipur, Dewas, Rau,Pithampur, Mandideep, Malanpur, Bhilai and Durg. Continue reading “Airtel launches 3G services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh”
Samsung has finally announced the much-awaited Galaxy R smartphone. This handset is the stripped down version of the highly popular Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone. The Galaxy R runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS.
Samsung has finally announced the much-awaited Galaxy R smartphone. This handset is the stripped down version of the highly popular Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone. This handset was earlier known as the Samsung Galaxy Z. The Galaxy R runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 4.19 inch WVGA Super Clear LCD display, 1 GHz Tegra 2 processor, 5 megapixel camera and much more. This handset also features the Samsung’s “Find My Mobile” functionality, which allows you to track, ring or remotely lock the device, when the smartphone has been misplaced, lost or stolen. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy R Announced”
Samsung Russia has announced that it’s entire line of Galaxy products are getting the Gingerbread update. While many phones have already got the update , the company has promised that it’s bringing the gingerbread update to the Galaxy Tab 3G and WiFi models and also the Galaxy SL i9003. The Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5 will not get Gingerbread love but only Froyo !
We managed to get hold of a IDEA 3G connection as the operator has silently rolled out 3G services in Chennai and Tamil Nadu. As you all might know , IDEA does not have a license in this circle and has inked a deal with Vodafone to offer 3G services here. Our test device was the ultra fast HTC Flyer which supports HSPA networks upto 14.4 Mbps. The moment we enabled 3G on the Flyer , we were latched on to the Vodafone network(After activation of course). Watch the video below for the impressive speeds . Continue reading “IDEA 3G Speed Test”
According to a recent report by the Financial Post, Apple has more cash than the U.S government. Apple reported the quarterly earnings of US$ 75.876 billion till the 25th of June 2011 . The U.S government reported total operating balance of US$ 73.768 billion on Thursday , which is lesser than Apple. Continue reading “Apple is richer than the US Government”
Sprint has finally released the Motorola Photon 4G smartphone. The powerful Motorola Photon 4G comes with a price tag of $549.99. You can also get this handset for just $199.99 with a 2 year service agreement.
Last month, Motorola and Sprint announced a new Android powered Motorola Photon 4G smartphone. It is the company’s first Sprint 4G device with a 1 GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. We have good news for Sprint customers, who were eagerly waiting for the launch of this handset. Sprint has finally released the Motorola Photon 4G smartphone, but the device is currently available for purchase only at the Sprint online store. Continue reading “Sprint Motorola Photon 4G Now Available For $199.99”
Last month, Verizon announced the 4G LTE version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 exclusively for its customers in the US. This tablet is finally available for purchase for just $529.99.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab was first announced at MWC 2011, but it was later re-designed and re-launched at the CTIA show. This tablet runs on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Operating System and it comes with a 10.1 inch WXGA display, 1 GHz dual core processor, 3 megapixel rear camera, etc. Last month, Verizon announced the 4G LTE version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1exclusively for its customers in the US. This tablet is finally available for purchase. Continue reading “4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now Available At Verizon”
We here at Fone Arena are big fans of Mugen Power Batteries, this uprising company from the east, providing us power-hungry geeks with more juice for all our favourite devices, most notably batteries for smartphones. Over at the Mugen Website you will be able to find extended batteries for all types of smartphones, most of them even having two options offered. Normally Mugen would have one OEM-sized version, and a bigger battery, with imense power (for example an insane 4.800mAh battery for the Motorola Atrix!). If you want to know more about the actual performance, check out Jon’s review from a couple of days ago, where he had a look at the Motorola Milestone 2 battery! Continue reading “We want Mugen Batteries for our Nokia N8!”
Motorola India has officially announced that the Indian Motorola Xoom owners will get Android 3.1 Over the Air (OTA) update on 29th July 2011. This Android 3.1 update activates the SD card slot to expand the external memory up to 64GB using MicroSD. Other features include improved multi-tasking, re-sizable widgets and lots more. Continue reading “Motorola XOOM getting Android 3.1 update in India”
Nokia’s Twins Day Out has entered Limca Book of Records 2012. The Nokia Twins Day out is a a first of its kind festival that brought 63 pairs of twins of different age groups together to unveil the Nokia Dual SIM handsets – Nokia C2-00 and Nokia X1-01. Continue reading “Nokia’s Twins Day Out enters Limca Book of Records 2012”
BSNL has rationalized the prepaid 2G and 3G tariffs for its customers in Chennai. These tariffs are applicable from 22.07.2011. The 2G and 3G voice, SMS, Data and Video call charges for First Recharge Coupons (FRCs) are as follows. Continue reading “Rationalized BSNL 2G and 3G prepaid tariffs for Chennai”
An Idea user just tweeted that he is able to access 3G services in Chennai. Interestingly the network showed up as Vodafone. Looks like the partnership between Idea , Vodafone and Airtel is falling into place. Continue reading “Idea 3G going live in Chennai”
ASUS recently tweeted that, the Android 3.2 update for this tablet will be rolled out from tomorrow. This update expected to come with compatability zoom for phone apps, support for microSD loading and other tablet-based optimizations.
Earlier this year, ASUS launched its first tablet device, the ASUS EeePad Transformer. This tablet runs on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Operating System and it comes with a 10.1 WXGA display, 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, etc. We have a good news for the owners of the ASUS EeePad Transformer. The company recently tweeted that, the Android 3.2 update for this tablet will be rolled out from tomorrow. Continue reading “ASUS EeePad Transformer To Get Android 3.2 Update Tomorrow”
T-Mobile customers in the US can now go ahead and get the amazing myTouch 4G Slide for just $199.99. It comes with a 3.7 inch touchscreen display, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, Slide-out QWERTY keyboard and more.
Last month, T-Mobile announced the myTouch 4G Slide smartphone. This handset is the successor of the popular myTouch 3G Slide. It runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 3.7 inch touchscreen display, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, Slide-out QWERTY keyboard and more. We have a good news for those, who were waiting for the launch of this smartphone in the US. T-Mobile customers in the US can now go ahead and get the amazing myTouch 4G Slide for just $199.99. Continue reading “T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide Now Available For $199.99”
