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HTC One X available from AT&T from May 6, One S coming to T-Mobile on April 25 for $199.99

Both the HTC One X and the One S has received the release date and price in the U.S, that were announced earlier this February for AT&T and T-Mobile. The HTC One X has 4.7 inch Super LCD touchscreen display, 8MP with Full HD (1080p) video recording, LED Flash and 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera and 4G LTE support. The HTC One S has 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display, 8MP auto focus camera with flash and VGA front-facing camera and 4G (HSPA+ 42) support. These are powered by 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor and run on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with HTC Sense 4 UI. Continue reading “HTC One X available from AT&T from May 6, One S coming to T-Mobile on April 25 for $199.99”

Reliance partners with Google, offers 1GB free 3G Data for Android phones

Reliance Communications (RCOM) and Google has entered into a two-year deal to market the Android mobile operating system and Google Mobile Services in order to promote the usage of Android devices in India. Reliance becomes the first telecom operator in the country to collaborate with Google. They offer 1GB of free 3G data usage for one month to all Android device users in India. Continue reading “Reliance partners with Google, offers 1GB free 3G Data for Android phones”

Airtel 4G launch event pictures

Airtel launched India’s first 4G service in Kolkata today that is based on TD-LTE. The Airtel 4G (TD-LTE) network was launched by Mr. Kapil Sibal, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India.  Here are some images from the launch event. Continue reading “Airtel 4G launch event pictures”

Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Kolkata

Airtel has launched India’s first 4G service in Kolkata. It is based on TD-LTE. The Airtel 4G website went live yesterday and the 4G plans starts from Rs. 999. It would allow superfast access to High Definition (HD) video streaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos and much more Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Kolkata”

Airtel 4G Tariffs 6GB for Rs.999 , 16GB for Rs.1999

As the Airtel 4G website went live few hours ago , the tariffs have also appeared on the site. The plans start from Rs.999 for 6GB of data and the top-end plan is Rs.1999 for 18GB of data. There is also a plan for Rs.1399 which gives you 9GB of free usage.  Initially , these plans will be available only over USB modems and will be available on both Prepaid and Postpaid. After you cross the free data quota , your speed will be throttled to 128 Kbps as per Fair Usage Policy.

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Airtel 4G Website goes live before launch , coming to Kolkata first

When Airtel was telling us about 4G launch plans , you might have thought they were kidding as we are still getting used to 3G. But the Airtel 4G website just went live. The 4G LTE networks promises speeds up to 40Mbps. The network uses 4G LTE-TDD technology which supports speeds up to 100 Mbps.Initially access will be based on a 4G USB Modem and then a 4G LTE Indoor Wireless Gateway option would be available. Tariffs look attractive for most users but not for heavy downloaders with plans starting at Rs.999 per month for 6GB and Rs.1999 for 18GB. According to the website the plans will be available both on prepaid and postpaid. You will need a new number for airtel 4G LTE which will be using an USIM module.

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Sprint announces HTC EVO 4G LTE, coming in Q2 2012 for $199.99

Sprint has announced HTC EVO 4G LTE, their new phone in the HTC EVO family. It has 4.7-inch HD super LCD display and is powered by 1.5GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Processor. It runs on the latest Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, integrated with Sense 4.0. It has 8MP rear-facing camera with LED flash, instant capture capability and 1.3MP front-facing camera. It also has 4G LTE support, Beats Audio integration and Google wallet support with NFC. Continue reading “Sprint announces HTC EVO 4G LTE, coming in Q2 2012 for $199.99”

Option unveils Beemo, quad-band 4G LTE USB modem

Option, a global leader in wireless connectivity, security and experience has launched Beemo, its new quad-band (800/900/1800/2600 MHz) 4G LTE USB modem. It comes with an external antenna connector that enables users to improve the signal in areas with low signal strength and has proven superior heat dissipation. It has  uCAN Connect connection manager which reduces the management costs different branded skins, languages and settings. They unveiled XYFI, 3G and WiFi Personal Hotspot at MWC 2012. Continue reading “Option unveils Beemo, quad-band 4G LTE USB modem”

Airtel to launch 4G services in Kolkata this month, appoints ZTE to manage the network


Bharti Airtel is all set to launch 4G services in India later this month in Kolkata. Bharti Airtel’s CEO Sanjay Kapoor confirmed it in GSMA event in New Delhi. It would also be the first operator in the country to launch 4G services. It is based on 4G LTE-TDD technology that would offer speeds up to 100 Mbps. Continue reading “Airtel to launch 4G services in Kolkata this month, appoints ZTE to manage the network”

NFC-enabled handset shipments reach 30 million units in 2011

According to a report by research firm Berg Insight, global shipments of handsets featuring Near Field Communication (NFC) has reached 30 million units in 2011 from about 3 million units in 2010. With 87.8% increase annually, shipments are expected to reach 700 million in 2016. Continue reading “NFC-enabled handset shipments reach 30 million units in 2011”

Photo Gallery : Apple iPad 3rd Generation Unboxing

Hope you’ve seen the unboxing video for the 3rd generation Apple iPad. If not you can check it here. The new iPad packs a whole new Retina display with a massive 2048×1536 resolution. And guess what FoneArena is amongst the first Indian blogs to get hold of the new iPad !

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Idea 3G now available across all districts in Kerala

Idea Cellular has launched its 3G services in Idukki district including towns in high range like Adimali, Munnar, Kattapana, Thekkady, Mayiladumpara, Anakara, Cheruthony, Kumily, Thadiyampadu and Nedumkandam. Idea 3G is now available across all the districts in Kerala. Idea launched 3G service in Kerala last April that is available in Kottayam, Kochi, Calicut, Trichur, Palghat, Kannur, Malapuram, Alleppey, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Trivandrum and Nedumangad. Continue reading “Idea 3G now available across all districts in Kerala”

Reliance CDMA Android Tablet launched for Rs. 12999

Reliance Communications (Rcom) has launched Reliance CDMA Tab, their new Android tablet for their CDMA customers in India. They launched their Reliance 3G Tab last year. This tablet has 7 inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen and runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It has 512 MB RAM and a micro SD card support for external storage and comes with free 4GB SD card. Continue reading “Reliance CDMA Android Tablet launched for Rs. 12999”