GETIT launches SMS app in partnership with Shorthand

GETIT, which is one of the popular local searching platform in India with the Yellow Pages and GETIT website, has launched GETIT SMS app in partnership with Shorthand. This Java app uses SMS to search, based on different categories, so that you don’t need to worry about data charges. Continue reading “GETIT launches SMS app in partnership with Shorthand”

HTC Sensation Review

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The Sensation is HTC’s first Dual Core phone and it’s answer to the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the LG Optimus 2X. Check out the FoneArena HTC Sensation Review to find out where the Sensation wins and where it fails. The phone was unveiled in London in April and has made it’s way to India and many other markets in June.

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Get Samsung Bada apps at discounted price in the Summer Splash Sale

Samsung has announced Summer Splash at the Samsung apps site that offers Bada apps at the discounted prices. There are a total of 70 Bada apps that are available for Wave(GT-S8500) and Wave II(GT-S8530) at 20 % discount and some apps are also free. Continue reading “Get Samsung Bada apps at discounted price in the Summer Splash Sale”

EA games coming soon to Micromax phones as company inks deal with Nazara Technologies

Micromax has entered into a partnership with Nazara Technologies which is the exclusive partner for EA Games ( Electronics Arts) in India. EA is famous for games like Need for Shift , Fifa , Cricket and soon these games will be pre-loaded on Micromax phones.

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Video : Multi-Tasking on the Nokia N9

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Here is a quick look at Multitasking on the Nokia N9 powered by MeeGo. When you see a preview of all the apps currently running , it shows you the every app’s current state in realtime and not just a screenshot like in some other platforms. For instance the Compass app reacts to movements even when in the Multitasking view. Pretty impressive ! Watch it in action in the video below. Continue reading “Video : Multi-Tasking on the Nokia N9”

Spice Transformer M-5500 Dual-SIM Phone

After a tremendous success of the Tranformers movie series, looks like Spice Mobiles is cashing on the gaining popularity of the Hollywood action packed movie, with the launch of its new phone called ‘Transformers’. Continue reading “Spice Transformer M-5500 Dual-SIM Phone”

3 million units of Samsung Galaxy S2 sold in 55 days

Looks like Samsung’s latest Android flagship – Galaxy S2 has set new sales records for the company as it has managed to sell  3million units globally in just 55 days. Not a bad number at all ! The company claims one S2 was sold every 1.5 seconds.  Although the S2 has been successful , it has  had it’s own share of problems some users have faced issues with the display and camera. We ourselves spotted a display bug in the S2 . some users also report over-heating. But for the most part , S2 users seem a happy lot. If you are picking up an S2 soon , make sure your unit does not face any issues mentioned above . For S2 owners , its party time ! Also do check out our review of the device. Continue reading “3 million units of Samsung Galaxy S2 sold in 55 days”

World’s First GSM Call was made 20 years ago

I graduated in Electronics and Communications and Finnish names are pretty common in any work in the wireless communication space.  Nokia’s contribution to this space is pretty huge and the latest proof is Apple agreeing to become a licensee of Nokia. Now if you are a fan of technology , the first GSM call on a commercial network was made 20 years ago between Finland’s  Prime Minister Harri Holkeri and Kaarina Suonio,vice mayor of the Finnish city of Tampere . The network was built by Telenokia and Siemens now known as Nokia Siemens Networks – for the Finnish operator Radiolinja,  now known as Elisa.

Watch the video below in Finnish to take a ride back into the past and watch the first ever GSM call in action. Continue reading “World’s First GSM Call was made 20 years ago”

Airtel launches International Video Calling for 3G customers


Airtel has launched International Video Calling facility for its 3G customers across India. This would let the Airtel 3G customers to connect with the people in 227 countries worldwide using the video calling facility on their phone. Continue reading “Airtel launches International Video Calling for 3G customers”

Vodafone launches self service kiosk recharge for prepaid customers in Tamilnadu


Vodafone has launched self service kiosk recharge facility for prepaid customers in Tamilnadu. With this, customers can recharge for desired amount of talk time using the self service kiosks across the state. Continue reading “Vodafone launches self service kiosk recharge for prepaid customers in Tamilnadu”

NTT DOCOMO to become Japan’s first mobile operator to bring overseas mobile remittances

NTT DOCOMO has announced that they would be the first mobile operator to bring overseas mobile remittances. This would let the NTT DOCOMO customers in Japan to transfer money in a local currency or USD from the DOCOMO Kouza account to a bank account or affiliated beneficiary financial institutions in Philippines, Brazil, South Korea or China. Continue reading “NTT DOCOMO to become Japan’s first mobile operator to bring overseas mobile remittances”

Idea 3G now in Kottayam – Kerala


Idea has launched its 3G services in Kottayam – Kerala. Idea 3G is already available in Kochi, Calicut, Trichur, Palghat, Kannur, Malapuram, Alleppey, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Trivandrum and Nedumangad in Kerala. Idea 3G is now available in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, UP West, UP East, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Haryana and Maharashtra & Goa in India. Continue reading “Idea 3G now in Kottayam – Kerala”