Samsung to launch ChatON mobile messaging service

Samsung has announced that they would launch their own Instant Messaging (IM) service, ChatON soon. This would allow the users communicate easily and share videos, pictures, calendar and contacts with others from their mobile phone. The ChatON IM service would allow users to chat using their phone numbers, send voice messages and take part in group chat. There are also features like interaction rank, that lists people who you chat often, trunk, that shows all the images and videos shared so that you can comment on them and animation message that lets you make personal message using hand written notes, images, text and background music. The ChatON app would come pre-installed in the upcoming Samsung feature phones, bada phones and Galaxy smartphones. The app would also be launched for iPhone and BlackBerry phones in future, that would compete with the upcoming Apple's iMessage and BlackBerry Messenger (BBM). The app would also be available for PC. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMPEm147BPo The ChatON IM service will be showcased at IFA 2011 in September and it would be launched in October in more than 120 countries around the world and would support up to 62 languages.

Airtel announces new contests for Indian Formula One Grand Prix

Airtel announced earlier this month that they would be the title sponsor of the Indian F1 Grand Prix. Now they have announced 3 contests, Airtel Grid Girls, Simulator Challenge and Ultimate Race Game that would provide an opportunity for the F1 fans to be part of the F1 Grand Prix. Airtel Grid Girls is a reality show based hunt for India’s Formula 1 Grid Girls, similar to SingTel Grid Girls that happened in 2008 for Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. The 48 shortlisted Airtel Grid Girls will play the coveted role of paddock girls of 2011 Formula1 Airtel Grand Prix of India and the top 3 shortlisted Grid Girls would be selected by public voting. The online registration for the Grid Girls is now up on Airtel F1 site. ‘The-A-Ticket’ is the ultimate opportunity for two people to watch the F1 Grand Prix live. One could win this chance by playing Ultimate Race Online Game and Voting for Grid Girls on Airtel.in/formula1 or by taking part in the Airtel Simulator Challenge that would take place in select cites (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Noida) from 24th September to 22nd October. The 17th Formula One Grand Prix of this season ...

LG to showcase 2D to 3D Game Converter at IFA 2011

LG has announced that they would demo the world’s first OpenGL based 2D to 3D game conversion engine for the smartphone in IFA 2011. This would benefit both the game developers who could convert the existing 2D games into 3D and the users can also convert them using the app for free of charge. The 3D Game Converter separates the 2D graphic images for each eye and generates two different images using a thin film called Parallax Barrier on the display and shows it as a 3D image by creating an illusion of visual depth. The Game Converter would be available as an app, so that the existing 2D games could be easily converted into 3D using the OpenGL engine and could be played in 3D in landscape mode. The game converter analyses the 2D game if it is optimized for 3D conversion and if it supports, it would be converted into 3D in the default visual settings. The non OpenGL based games could also be converted using the manual settings.Optimized settings for about 50 2D games would be available by October, with 50 more to be added by year’s end. The 3D Game Converter will be included in the first Maintenance Release ...

Special Ramadan Apps and Themes for Nokia phones

Nokia has announced a host of applications and themes on the OviStore for the holy month of Ramadan. These apps would help those observe the holy month of Ramadan. Nokia announced special Independence Day apps recently. Ramdan apps and themes for Nokia phones Zakat Calculator for S60 v5 and Symbian^3 Nokia phones - It tells zakat in terms of weight as well as the zakat in terms of cash according to the currency like Euro, Dollar, Egyptian pound etc. you have selected including conditions of Zakat, spending channels, types of Zakat, and Zakat Al-fitr Qibla Direction for Symbian^3 Nokia phones -Qibla application with panorama technology, shows the correct Qibla direction easily, based on the preselected country and city without GPS and also based on GPS location. The app is available in English and Arabic. Prayer Times for all Nokia Symbian phones - It provides prayer timing and also alerts the user before each prayer and also allows users to easily switch their mobile into the silent mode during the prayer. Idul Fitri for Nokia S40 phones - This a theme would bring out the feel and essence of the Eid festival. The Qibla Direction app costs Rs.50 and the Prayer Times app costs Rs. 75. The Zakat Calculator app and the Idul Fitri theme is ...

Getit Local Search app now available for Android

Getit app is now available for Android phones. This app lets you search for places based on your location using GPS. You can search for places in your locality like Restaurants, Hotels, Hotels, Real Estate, Auto, Electronics, Travel and much more. They launched their iPhone app earlier this month and BlackBerry app recently. Features of Getit app for Android Interactive interface Search for local products & businesses in India Auto detects your current location using GPS Lists the top/popular categories to find the results faster Refine your search based on attributes and location Interactive maps with directions Call or mail a particular place using single click Share the details of the places via email and SMS Save favourite listings on the device Download Getit app for Android (1.6 and above) phones from the Android Market for free.

BlackBerry Torch 9810 launched in India for Rs.29990

The BlackBerry Torch 2 (9810) has been launched in India within a month of the official launch in UK. The launch of the BlackBerry 9810 comes close on the heels of  the Bold 9900 launch. The 9810 is the successor to the Torch 9800 and packs a 1.2 GHz processor and runs on the new BlackBerry OS 7. The Torch 2 is priced at Rs.29990 , slightly lower than the Bold 9900. It packs a 3.2 inch touchscreen and a slider QWERTY keyboard. The 5MP camera can also capture 720p HD Videos . If are you are Blackberry user , are you going to upgrade to the Torch 2 ? If you are a non-Blackberry user , does the device appeal to you ? let us know !

HTC Bliss with Sense UI 3.5 screenshots leaked

We have heard a lot about the HTC Bliss, a new device aimed at woman, we have no clear idea how the device, but we have some screenshots of this device which shows us that it is running HTC Sense UI. The sense UI used in this device looks a bit different from the one used in the latest devices like the Sensation and Evo 3D. The lockscreen is similar to the one used in Sense 3.o but the homescreen looks very different, in the second screenshot, to the left we can see applications like the Browser, market, etc. These applications also look like widgets, I guess we have to just wait and watch what these widgets/apps work. Also we can see that HTC is not using their usual bottom bar which has the app drawer, phone and preferences, instead we can see a small circular option to the left which launches the app drawer and another one to the right which opens the phone application. These screenshots sure look different and even though people are calling it Sense UI 3.5, I think that it is a tweaked Sense 3.0 UI specially for the ladies. Image courtesy: @rushvora Well all we can do is wait ...

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HTC Omega press shots leaked

Ahead of the September 1st launch , press shots of the HTC Omega have been revealed by PocketNow. The images reveal a Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) based handset. The handset appears to have a 3.7" capacitive touchscreen display. The specs include a 1.5Ghz processor , 512MB of RAM. The rumored specs include an 8MP camera capable of capturing 720p video. The design is very similar to the HTC Flyer being finished in white and silver plastic. From our brief experience with WP7 Mango , the OS is extremely fluid and a joy to use. What about you ? Will you be going for the first Mango based phones or are you waiting for Nokia to show their cards ? [Via - PocketNow]

HTC Vigor Spotted : Packing Verizon LTE ?

Leaked images of the HTC Vigor have surfaced on the internet pointing to an impending release on Verizon. Specs have also surfaced for the handset which would make this one of the most powerful handsets to make its way to the market this year. The Vigor looks to be an HTC manufactured handset due to the design of the phone. If rumors are to be believed then the specs include  a 1.5Ghz Dual Core processor , 1GB of RAM , 16GB of storage and interestingly Beats by Dre audio. The phone is expected to support LTE as well. In the light of the fact that Verizon does not plan to sell the Galaxy SII on its network , the Vigor might be the next big thing. [Via - Droid Life]

RBC raises Nokia’s Q3 outlook

BGR reports that RBC has raised Nokia's Q3 outlook and said that the situation is not as dire as it appears. The analyst has set a target price of $9 and has said that the situation seems to be improving. Key take away :   Q3 shipment estimate increased to 100M devices from 89m Reiterates “outperform” rating on Nokia stock Demise of Symbian Sales not as steep a drop as previously expected Good response to Nokia’s dual-Sim devices. Feedback on Nokia Windows Phone may be encouraging, with launch before holiday season.   The analyst reports that  ”Nokia may be seeing better trends for its dual-SIM devices and less of a decline in its traditional Symbian devices than originally expected”. Upcoming Windows Phone Mango based handsets are also expected to significantly boost sales for Nokia's high end smartphones. [Source - BGR via MyNokiaBlog]

RIM announces BBM Music

Research In Motion (RIM) has announced BBM Music that is their own cloud based music service with the social features like music sharing and discovery for their BlackBerry smartphone. The BBM Music is powered by cloud music service provider, Omnifone and it has millions of songs from leading music companies such as Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI. The BBM music lets you listen to full tracks from the friend's profile, build a music profile with 50 of your favorite songs with an option to swap 25 songs each month and create multiple playlist. You can invite BBM friends to BBM Music and can share the songs with the BBM Music Community, view what your friends are listening to, and comment on their songs and playlists. The BBM Music app also shows recent updates of the song added or removed, playlist created and comments made by friends in the timeline view. The songs can also be saved to the phone to listen them offline. The closed beta trial of the BBM Music service starts from today in Canada, the United States and the UK. The users need to have the latest BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6 installed ...

Google Docs app for Android updated, gets web clipboard feature and more language support

Google Docs for Android has been updated to version 1.0.16 that brings web clipboard feature that lets the users capture pictures with their Android phone and insert them into a Google document . The Google Docs app is now available in 46 languages. New features in the Google Docs v1.0.16 for Android Capture images from the phone using the camera icon in the Google docs app and insert it directly into the documents. Open any Google document from your computer and click the Web Clipboard icon and select the item to paste into your doc Open your documents with any compatible installed app Send any document as an attachment through email, MMS, or any other app Google Docs now supports 46 languages Download Google Docs for Android (Android 2.1 and above) from the Android Market for free.

Norton Mobile Security for Android – Protection against malware and theft

Norton by Symantec that is popular for Antivirus solutions for PC now offers Norton Mobile Security for Android phones. The Norton Mobile Security comes with anti-phishing Web protection, Anti-Malware, Ant-Theft, Remote lock, Remote wipe and lots more. Features of Norton Mobile Security for Android Protection against mobile viruses, malware and threats Remote lock feature lets you remotely lock your phone if it’s stolen Remote location feature shows the location of your phone if it's stolen Remote wipe feature lets you remotely erase your personal information on your phone ( including memory card) if it’s lost or stolen Detects and removes threats and also automatically scans downloaded apps and app updates for threats Blocks fraudulent and phishing websites that tries to obtain your personal information Blocks unwanted calls and text messages from specific people or phone numbers Norton Mobile Security is available for purchase at leading retailers and telcos across India at Rs. 599 for a single license with the one-year subscription. There is also Norton Mobile Security Lite (NMS Lite) available for download for Android 2.1 devices and above from the Android market (select countries only as of now).

Micromax enters into Brazilian market

Micromax, one of the popular Indian handset manufacturer has announced that they would start selling their mobile phones in Brazil. They plans to invest around $12.5 million and they have launched 3 new phones that has features like dual SIM , multimedia and marathon battery for youth market. They claim that they sell1.5 million phones per month in the countries they operate that include India, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri-Lanka and UAE and they have launched 3 models, Micromax Q55 (Bling), Micromax X225 and the Micromax X114 in Brazil initially. The Micromax Q55 (Bling) has innovative design, Swarovski Zirconia buttons, Yamaha sound, FM radio, MP3 and comes with social networking features. The Micromax X225 is popular for its battery life that comes with ‘marathon battery’ that lasts for 12 days on standby mode and it also comes with FM radio, MP3, and vibrant speakers. The Micromax X114 is a basic handset that comes with FM radio with recorder, MP3 and a LED flashlight. The company aims to sell around 1 million units in the first 12 months in Brazil and plans to launch 4 new models ranging from smart phones, Android phone and music oriented phones in coming months. The Micromax Q55, X225 and ...

Nokia 100 and 101 Cheap Dual SIM phones announced

Nokia today launched a couple of cheap dual SIM phones in Nairobi , Kenya. Looks like finally realising the importance of Dual SIM phones eating it's market share in the lower end. In terms of specs the 100 packs a FM radio and a color display. The 101 in addition to the former supports MP3 playback and has a microSD card slot which supports cards upto 16GB. It has a really loud speaker with a rating of 103 phon Both the phones will come with Nokia Life Tools in select markets and Nokia Money in India. The price of these phones is about 30 USD for the Nokia 100 and 35 USD for Nokia 101 before taxes and subsidies. We expect the phone to come to India later this year for around Rs.1500-1600 which is considerably cheaper than the existing Dual SIM phones from Nokia in the market. Are you going to pick up one of these ? Let us know !

Sony Ericsson XPERIA neo V announced

Sony Ericsson today announced the XPERIA neo V, a new mid-range Android smartphone to its XPERIA range and successor to the XPERIA neo. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA neo V will feature a 1 GHz Snapdragon MSM8255 processor, 3.7" LCD TFT display with Mobile Bravia Engine, 5 Megapixel AF camera with 720p HD video recording, front camera for video calling feature and HDMI-out feature. The neo V has the same 'human curvature' design as the XPERIA neo and Vivaz smartphones. It will be available in white, silver and blue gradient variants. The XPERIA neo V will ship with Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 preinstalled, complete with Sony Ericsson's Facebook Inside and Google Talk. The XPERIA neo V will be made available from Q4 of this year. No pricing has been announced. [gallery link="file" orderby="rand"]

Sony Ericsson Android 2.3.4 update includes 3D sweep panorama, Google Talk

In addition to announcing the XPERIA neo V Android smartphone today, Sony Ericsson has announced details on the upcoming Android 2.3.4 update. The update will introduce a couple of new features including 3D sweep panorama technology which allows users to capture images to view on 3D TV via HDMI-out. The Facebook Inside XPERIA will also be enhanced to include a number of new features such as allowing users to share and discover apps via Facebook. Other features that will be made available includes Swipe text input (which is like Swype), the ability to capture screenshots without root, USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse and gamepad support via Sony Ericsson LiveDock and the much awaited Google Talk. The update will be applicable to all 2011 XPERIA smartphones and will be made available from October 2011 in select markets. It will be preinstalled on the new XPERIA neo V.

Did Samsung Nexus Prime just get Wi-Fi certification?

A device with the model number Samsung GT-I9250 just passed through Wi-Fi certification today, and as reported by droid-life it could have been the Samsung Nexus Prime receiving a certification. There is not much detail about the device other than the model number, but now we are sure that there exists a secret device inside Samsung's base camp. The Nexus branded come without any bloatwares or third party UI, they run pure android, they also come with an easily unlockable bootloader which makes it an instant favorite among the developers. The rumored Nexus Prime is to have a 4.5" screen with 1280 x 720 p resolution display which is known as Super AMOLED HD display with pentile technology. The Samsung Nexus Prime is also rumored to have a 1.5 GHz dual core processor with 1 GB RAM and a 5 MP rear camera. It will also be running on Ice Cream Sandwich which will be the next version of Android with features combined from both tablets and phones. This device sure looks tasty, but all these are just rumors, soon we will come to know the truth. Source: Droid-life

Nokia 600 Photos – Hands On

Just when everyone was thinking , Symbian has reached it's end Nokia surprised us by launching 3 new Symbian phones running the newest version of Symbian - Belle and packing other interesting goodies such as a 1GHz Processor and NFC ( Near Field Communication ). We got our hands on the most affordable phone of the trio - the Nokia 600 which is also supposed to be the loudest smartphone from Nokia so far. Take a look at the pics below. A video should be up soon as well. The 600 was pretty fast and a bit thicker than the rest. It has an inbuilt FM Radio receiver and a 5 MP Camera on the back which is also capable of HD video recording. Looks like they have done something different with the microUSB cover.

Nokia 701 Photos : Hands On

Nokia announced the 701 along with the 600 and 700 at the event in Hong Kong. We got our hands on the Nokia 701 and it is certainly a well designed phone taking cues from the C7. Nokia claims the phone is the brightest phone in the market( We are checking if its brighter than the LG Optimus Black). Take a look at the photos below. Video coming really soon.     We decided to put the phone under a powerful light which was very powerful and we could still manage to read the text on the screen.

Nokia 700 Photo Gallery

Meet the Nokia 700 which is one of the sexiest smartphones we have come across in recent times.We fell in love with the form factor and screen instantly. Nokia is claiming it is the smallest smartphone.The AMOLED display is a treat to use and the UI was fluid due to the 1GHz processor and the Symbian Belle OS.Take a look at the photos below and feel free to shoot any questions about the phone. Nokia 700 Front Metallic back cover. Call , menu and hang up keys. 3.5 mm jack , microUSB and 2.0mm pin charger volume keys, lock key and camera key 5 MP EDoF camera on the back.

Samsung Galaxy S II LTE confirmed! Comes with 4.5″ display

Did you find the Samsung Galaxy s II's 4.3" Super AMOLED plus screen to be small for you? If yes then Samsung has confirmed that they will be bringing out Samsung Galaxy S II LTE which will feature a 4.5" of Super AMOLED plus goodness. Samsung has also upgraded the hardware specs, keep reading for more info. Samsung Galaxy S II will be the world's first multi-mode phone which will be compatible with LTE, WCDMA and GSM. It will also have a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, I guess it will have the Exynos itself which was used in the 4.3" version but clocked at 1.5GHz. They also have upgraded the battery to 1850 mAh. Other than the processor, display and battery  nothing much has changed, it will have NFC, 8MP camera with flash. Just a while back we had posted a mysterious device with the model no. GT I9250 getting Wi-Fi certification, is that rumored device the Galaxy S II? We doubt it, as the model number of the 4.3" version is GT I9100 so this device will also have something related to that and not I9250. Well we need to wait for some more time to confirm this, but this ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE coming soon with 1.5 GHz processor

Just a while back we had heard about Samsung confirming the Galaxy S II LTE, not it's the time for the Galaxy Tab to go LTE. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has not even launched in all the countries yet and Samsung has already confirmed an LTE version of the same with spec upgrades and it will also be shipping with the latest Android 3.2 Honeycomb. The Galaxy Tab will consist of a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, we think the same one inside the Galaxy S II LTE. It will also have a 3MP camera, WXGA (1280x800) display. The 8.9 LTE will be 8.6 mm thick and 455g in weight. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be launching soon, won't this affect the sales of the original 8.9 which has already been shipped? Why would people want to buy a 1 GHz dual core device Tegra2 device when they can buy the new 8.9 tab with the latest 1.5 GHz processor? If you were thinking of buying the Galaxy 8.9 tab then wait for some time, Samsung will be unveiling the new tab as soon as August 29. Source: SammyHub

1 click root released for Motorola Droid 3

I heard that many people were having problems with the manual rooting method for Droid 3, but now the Droid 3 owner don't have to worry about rooting their devices as a very simple 1 click rooting method has already been released by  and Framework43 and psouza4. Currently this method is only for the people with Windows PC. Note: you will VOID the warranty of your device if you follow the procedures given below Perform the procedure only after the instructions are read more than twice. Downloads: Get Motorola drivers from here Get Droid 3 1 click root from here Procedure: Download and install the drivers Download Droid 3 1 click root and unzip it Enable USB debugging (Check USB debugging in Settings>Application>Development) Attach your phone to the PC in charging mode Go to the Droid 3 easy root folder and select 'click to root your Droid3.bat' Follow the instruction You will have root access after all the procedures have been done Source: Rootzwiki

Tata DOCOMO launches SMS based VAS service – Video News Alerts

Tata DOCOMO has launched new Value Added Service (VAS service) called Video News Alert in partnership with business channel group Network 18. This would let the users to know the latest news around the world in the form of video clip that could be streamed and also downloaded by both 2G & 3G subscribers. The customers can also search and view news stories, like it, participate in polls and also share their opinion. To subscribe to this service customers need to SMS VIDEO NEWS to 53333 (Toll Free) or Via IVR by Dialing 155223, after that they would receive confirmation. They would receive 3 video alerts per day in the form of WAP links that could be used to stream or download the video. To unsubscribe SMS 'UNSUB VIDEONEWS' to 53333. This VAS service would work on all WAP enabled mobile phones. There are no charges to subscribe or use this service, however data charge of 10kb/10p would be charged for viewing or downloading videos.

Samsung Galaxy series gets simplified naming, announces 4 new Galaxy Smartphones

Samsung has announced that they have adopted a new simplified naming strategy for its GALAXY range of smartphones. This would categorize the phones into five classes mentioned by a single letter. They have also launched new GALAXY W, GALAXY M Pro, GALAXY Y and GALAXY Y Pro smartphones that runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). New Naming system for Galaxy Smatphones “S” (Super Smart / Flagship) will only be used on flagship devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S “R” (Royal / Refined / Premium) are the Premium category models that combines power, performance and productivity “W” (Wonder / High Tier) are the High quality, strategic models, perfect for those seeking a balance between style and performance. “M” (Magical / Mid-Tier) are the High-performance models at an economic price-point. “Y” (Young / Entry Level) are entry models for emerging markets or for the younger audience more sensitive to price. There are also class indication for some of the Galaxy Smatphones “Pro” indicates that the device includes a QWERTY keyboard for better messaging and email “Plus” indicates that the device is an upgrade from an existing model. “LTE” indicates that the device is designed to utilize LTE (Long-Term Evolution) connectivity standards, a 4G standard to provide increased mobile network capacity and speed. These phones would be ...

Samsung announces Galaxy W and Galaxy M Pro smartphones

Samsung adopted a new simplified naming strategy for its GALAXY range of smartphones. They have also launched new Samsung Galaxy W and Samsung Galaxy M Pro smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy W lie in the High Tier category that and it is for those seeking a balance between style and performance. The Samsung Galaxy M lies in the Mid-Tier range that is for those who expect better performance in the economic price-point. Both these phones run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with 5MP camera with flash. Features of Samsung Galaxy W 3.7 inch WVGA(480x800) TFT LCD touchscreen display 11.55 m thick and weighs 111.5g Android 2.3(Gingerbread) 1.4GHz Processor 5 MP camera with LED Flash and secondary VGA camera 4GB Internal Memory that is expandable up to 32GB with microSD HD video playback and recording at 30fps Music Player with SoundAlive, 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS 3G, Bluetooth v 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS with A-GPS 1500 mAh battery Features of Samsung Galaxy M Pro 2.66 inch HVGA(480x320) TFT LCD touchscreen display QWERTY keyboard 9.97 mm thick Android 2.3(Gingerbread) 1 GHz Processor 5 MP camera with LED Flash and secondary VGA camera 1GB User Memory with 2.5GB Internal SD Memory that is expandable up to 32GB with microSD HD video playback and recording at 30fps Music Player with ...

Samsung announces Galaxy Y and Galaxy Y Pro smartphones

Samsung adopted a new simplified naming strategy for its GALAXY range of smartphones. They have also launched new Samsung Galaxy Y and Samsung Galaxy Y Pro smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy Y lies in the entry level category and it is aimed at younger generation. The Samsung Galaxy Y pro features QWERTY keyboard and it is aimed at younger professionals. Both these phones run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with a 2MP camera. Features of Samsung Galaxy Y 3.0 inch QVGA(320x240) TFT LCD touchscreen display 832MHz Processor 11.5mm thick and weighs 97.5 g Android 2.3(Gingerbread) 2 MP camera 160MB Internal memory, 2GB inbox microSD card that is expandable up to 32GB Music Player with Sound Alive, 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS 3G, Bluetooth v 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS with A-GPS 1200 mAh battery Features of Samsung Galaxy Y Pro 2.6 inch LQVGA(320x240) TFT LCD touchscreen display QWERTY Keyboard 832MHz Processor 11.5mm thick and weighs 108.6 g Android 2.3(Gingerbread) 2 MP camera 160MB Internal memory, 2GB inbox microSD card that is expandable up to 32GB Music Player with Sound Alive, 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS 3G, Bluetooth v 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS with A-GPS 1200 mAh battery The price of these phones have not been announced yet. The Samsung Galaxy Y and Galaxy Y Pro smartphones would be showcased at ...

Swype v3.25 update brings Gestures and Dictionary Management

Swype keyboard for Android has been updated to version 3.25 that bring new features like editing and application gestures,  Dictionary  management and Swype connect. Previous update was version 3.0 Beta that was released in June. New Features in Swype 3.25 Beta Swype from the Swype key to the X key to Cut, C key to Copy, V key to Paste and A key to Select all Highlight any text, anywhere, then send it directly to an application (currently supported for Twitter (Swype key to T-W) , Google Maps(Swype key to G-M) , and Facebook (Swype key to F-B) ) View, add, remove, and edit words from the personal dictionary option in Swype Settings Swype connect will automatically connect to Swype servers and send the basic information about the device and will also send data to identify errors and areas that need improvement Lots of application-specific improvements and fixes. Check out the demo that shows the new features in the Swype 3.25 Beta httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DngXwUoyqCA If you are new to Swype, register with your e-mail id and the download link would be sent to you by e-mail. Open the link from your phone and download the Swype installer, install it and log into it with your details. Select the language and download Swype. If you already use Swype, uninstall the current version of Swype (not the installer) and use ...

iPhone 5 to be GSM + CDMA world phone ?

Unwired View reports that the next generation iPhone might be packing in dual mode GSM + CDMA capabilities. App usage logs for a high profile iOS developer indicate two different sets of MCC (Mobile Country Code) and MNC (Mobile Network Code) codes from the same device. The codes correspond to AT&T and Verizon. This clearly indicates the presence of a dual mode chip while dashing all hopes for an LTE enabled iPhone. Why ? Because a dual mode LTE chip does not exist as of now. With Apple planning to shift to Qualcomm as its chipset manufacturer it all starts making even more sense. Thankfully not much time remains till we hear about the final specifications of the iPhone 5. [Via - Unwired View]

Nokia announces Symbian Belle with brand new UI

Nokia today announced the next update to its Symbian operating system at an event in Hong Kong. Called Symbian Belle , the UI has been completely revamped using Qt and includes an Android style drop down notification bar. Based on the Qt , the interface is faster than ever and features improvements all around. We'll be bringing an in-depth hands on with the new devices running Belle from the show flower. Introduction video : httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l0AkY07PKs   Key improvements include : 1. Resizable and movable widgets 2. New , improved browser 3. Notification bar 4. Revamped camera interface We'll keep updating the post as more info comes in !

Nokia 700 Announced

Nokia just announced the Nokia 700 over at an event in Hong Kong. The Nokia 700 is said to be the smallest smartphone in the world and comes with a 3.2" nHD AMOLED display. The processor behind the scenes is a 1Ghz unit. The Nokia 700 runs on the Symbian Belle OS which was also announced today. It is also the thinnest smartphone in Nokia's portfolio at the moment. Looks quite good if i might say so ! The Nokia 700 is priced at $390 and is expected to ship soon. We'll be bringing hands on with the device from the show floor shortly ! Announcement Video : httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHkO19Zivb8   Key Features : 110 x 50.7 x 9.7mm, 96g in weight, 50cc in volume; monoblock touch form factor NFC (Near Field Communications) with tap and share, and tap and pair Extensive use of eco friendly materials, which makes the Nokia 700 Nokia's most environmentally friendly phone Processor: ARM 11 at 1GHz, RAM: 256MB 3.2" capacitive AMOLED ClearBlack touchscreen, with Gorilla Glass on top and a small air gap; 640 x 360 pixels resolution (nHD) 5 megapixel full focus (EDoF) camera (with LED flash); video capture at 1280 x 720p (HD - 720p at 30 frames per second) Integrated GPS with location support ...

Nokia 701 Announced

Nokia has just announced the 701 smartphone. It is a smartphone that follows Nokia's new numbering system and runs on Symbian's latest Belle version. The 701 is very similar to the C7-00 in terms of design. The main changes are in the internal hardware. The 701 is said to be the equipped with the brightest smartphone screen in the world. The specifications of the 701 are: 117.3 x 56.8 x 11mm, 131grams 3.5" Capacitive IPS LCD ClearBlack Touchscreen with nHD (640x 360 Pixels) Resolution. 1GHz Processor and 256 MB RAM 8 megapixel EDoF camera with Dual LED Flash, 720p (1280x720 Pixels) Video at 30 fps and Secondary Front Facing Video Camera 8GB Memory and microSD Card Slot (Upto 32GB) FM transmitter (Play via Radio) and FM receiver, NFC (Near Field Communication) with Tap and share / Tap and connect Active Noise Cancellation, which delivers clear sound in noisy environments (second microphone is near battery cover catch) Integrated GPS with location support for A-GPS, WLAN and Cell-ID location techniques. Compass (magnetometer), accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensors. microUSB, 2mm charging port, 3.5mm Nokia audio connector BL-5K Battery (1200mAh) (standby time of 23 days and talk time of 17 hours (GSM) and 6.8 hours (WCDMA). WiFi 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 3.0 The phone will be ...

Nokia 600 announced with new Belle OS

Nokia has announced Nokia 600 smartphone that runs on Belle and it claims that it is their loudest smartphone ever. The loudspeaker has audio output of 106 phon, similar to the one in their feature phone Nokia X1-01. This phone has NFC support, FM transmitter and FM receiver with the internal antenna, so that you don't need to headphones to listen to the radio. Specifications of Nokia 600 3.2-inch (640 x 360 pixels) nHD capacitive touch screen 13mm thick and weighs 100g Symbian Belle OS 1 Ghz processor 5 MP full focus camera with LED flash and HD video recording 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS with A-GPS and Magnetometer 2GB of internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD 3.5 mm Nokia audio connector, FM transmitter and FM receiver with internal antenna 1200 mAh battery that offers up to 15 hours talk-time and up to 550 hours standby The Nokia 600 comes in Black, White, Pink, Lime and it would be available from the third quarter of 2011 for 180 Euros (US$ 260) before taxes.

LG Optimus 3D launched in India at Rs. 37000

LG has launched the world's first 3D smartphone, Optimus 3D in India. This phone is also the world’s first phone to feature tri-dual (dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory) architecture. The phone has dual 5MP lens camera allows users to capture images and videos in 3D. It has 4.3-inch WVGA display that lets the users experience 3D without the use of glasses. It runs on Android v2.2 and has Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, Dual 5MP camera with LED flash, 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS. It comes with 8 GB internal memory that could be expanded up to 32GB with MicroSD, 512 MB RAM and a 1500 mAh battery. It also features 3D interface that could be accessed with the click of LG’s unique 3D Hot Key which presents five 3D- dedicated UIs, including Gallery Camera, Game & Apps, YouTube 3D and 3D Guide. The users could also view and upload content on YouTube’s dedicated 3D channel. The 3D content could be shared via an HDMI 1.4 connection to 3D TVs and monitors and DLNA Certified products. The LG Optimus 3D is priced at Rs. 37,000 and would be available in the Indian market from September 2011.

Samsung launches bada 2.0 SDK

Samsung has launched the bada 2.0 SDK (Software Development Kit) for the developers, which is their own mobile development platform. They showcased the features of bada 2.0 at the MWC 2011 in Barcelona earlier this February. The bada 2.0 brings new capabilities including multi-tasking, Wi-Fi Direct, Near Field Communication (NFC) and voice recognition and enhances the web experience with the HTML5 and improved Flash support. It also supports some of the advanced services such as mobile payment, transport pass-card recharge and file sharing without Internet networking. The bada 2.0 would also support In-app Ads that lets the developers insert ads using the Ads API (Application Programming Interface)that would provide revenue opportunities. There are also some useful tools for developers such as Emulator and Profiler. The Samsung apps clocked 10 Million downloads in the first 10 months of its launch and it surpassed 100 million-mark in March 2011, and it is now available in 121 countries worldwide. The new bada 2.0 would provide new app purchasing options and recommendations. The bada 2.0 SDK could be downloaded from the bada developer site.

Idea 3G now in 100 more towns in Maharashtra and Goa

Idea Cellular has expanded its 3G services to 100 more towns in Maharashtra and Goa. Idea 3G is now available in 10 major cities that include, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Goa, Kolhapur, Solapur, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Akola, Nanded and 100 other towns including Shirdi, Shrirampur, Jamkhed, Pathardi and Loni in Maharashtra & Goa Circle. Idea Cellular has also announced 3G roaming services that is available across 18 circles that include Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai, Gujarat, Karnataka, AP, Tamil Nadu & Chennai, Delhi, Haryana, UP West, UP East, Bihar, Kolkata, Kerala, MP, Rajasthan, West Bengal, North East & Assam. Other than high-speed Internet Browsing , Idea 3G also offers Video Conferencing, IdeaMall Application Store, Mobile TV and Video on Demand. The Idea 3G plans start from Rs. 8 going up to Rs. 5,000 which offers up to 30GB (USB Dongle plan) of free 3G data that is valid up to 125 Days.

RIM announces new BlackBerry Curve 9350,9360 and 9370 Smartphones

RIM has announced 3 new BlackBerry Smartphones. The BlackBerry Curve 9350 is an Dual-Band CDMA phone, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 is Quad-Band 3G GSM phone and the BlackBerry Curve 9370 features both the Dual-Band CDMA and the Quad-Band GSM. All these phone run on the latest BlackBerry OS 7 and has deeply integrated social features. Specifications of BlackBerry Curve 9350,9360 and 9370 2.44 inch (480x360 pixel Transmissive TFT LCD display Full QWERTY keyboard and an Optical trackpad Dedicated buttons for camera,volume up/down, mute and lock 800 MHz processor Near Field Communications (NFC) support 5 MP camera with flash, Face detection and Image stabilization 512 MB RAM, 1 GB eMMC (9370), 512 MB eMMC (9350 and 9360) and expandable memory up to 32 GB with Hot Swappable MicroSD Audio and video player and 3.5 mm headphone jack support 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, GPS with A-GPS 1000 mAh battery These BlackBerry Curve smartphones would be available in Canada this month and via carriers in selected countries around the world starting this September. There is no details about the price yet. Via: BlackBerry Blog, RIM PR

Nokia Nearby – Local Search app for Nokia phones

Nokia has launched a new app called Nokia Nearby in the Nokia Beta Labs. This app is local search app that lets you search for information about local places & listings like restaurants, movie theaters, and malls with their contact details, even if your phone doesn't have GPS. You can also share the details via SMS. Features of Nokia Nearby app Discover & access info on places & listings around your location Search for location specific information within your vicinity Share place information with friends via SMS Send the entire app to friends via Bluetooth Call the listing from within the app httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsELVWr9v3E Download Nokia Nearby app for your Nokia S40, S60v3, S60v5 and Symbian^3 Nokia phones from the Nokia Beta Labs for free.

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Review

Back in 2005 , Sony Ericsson launched a line of Walkman branded cellphones. The W550i and W800i were to make up for the shrinking market share of Sony's Walkman line of music players. Extremely popular and bundled with great earphones , the Walkman series of phones became well known for their superior audio quality. Fast forward to 2011 and we finally have our first smartphone as part of the Walkman series. Here is the FoneArena Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phone review Buy Sony Ericsson Walkman Phone Design : The Sony Ericsson W8 is a small phone and fits very well in the palm of the hand. Coming with interchangeable back covers the phone lets you chose between the rather bright orange and a much more sober black. The phone which weighs in at about 108gm is surprisingly thick. The W8 is basically the SE X8 but with some Walkman centric enhancements including an updated UI shell. The display here is a 3" capacitive panel with 320x480 resolution. Curiously the display lacks multi-touch  capabilities which is definitely a downer. The screen is quite sensitive and we never had any problems while flicking across the UI. The screen has a yellowish tinge to it which makes everything look overtly warm.  ...

MTS offers free on-net local calling for customers In Maharashtra & Goa

MTS has launched a new offer that provides on-net (MTS to MTS) local calling for its customers in Maharashtra & Goa on purchase of a color handset worth just Rs. 699. They have also announced new data offers for the customers in the circle. The customers who purchase MTS colour handset for Rs 699 would get free MTS to MTS local calls for one year. Customers who gets MBlaze connection, can recharge it with Rs 498 to get 5GB free data for a month. They have also launched special students offer for students. The students who gets MBlaze connection, can recharge it with Rs.1002 and get free data of 10GB for a month. They would also get 50% additional value on all future recharges throughout the year. These offers will be available in across Maharashtra & Goa (excluding Mumbai). 

Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition – S40 Touch and Type phone with 1GHz processor

Nokia launched the Gold edition of Touch and type Nokia C3-01 recently and they have announced that it has started shipping to Eastern European and Middle Eastern markets. The Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition has 18-carat gold plating, ceramic-feel keymat and a matching Gold theme to suit the phone and the processor has been upgraded to 1GHz. The Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition runs the Series 40 6th edition software and comes with a 2.4 inch (240 x 320 pixels) resistive touchscreen display, 1GHz processor, 3G Connectivity, Wi-Fi, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, 32 GB expandable memory and 1050 mAh battery. It is 11mm thick and weighs 100g. The Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition has already started shipping in selected Eastern European and Middle Eastern markets and it will be available in more markets in coming weeks. It costs around €220 (US$ 318).

Love Confession: Mugen 1800mAh Extended Battery For HTC Desire Z, Incredible S, G2

One of the main issues of modern smartphones is battery life. The more we move ahead the more it seems that manufacturers are cramming juice draining features in their devices, and disregarding how long these last under normal usage. GPS, bigger screens, accelerometers, cameras, faster processors,..., all of these are aimed to enhance our mobility and yet cripple us a mere couple of hours afterwards as the dreaded "Battery Low" warning starts flashing in front of our eyes. Enter Mugen Batteries. I like to think of them as the modern day geek version of a knight in shining armor, riding on a white horse and whipping their swords to decapitate poor battery life all across the world. A couple of months ago, I received the Mugen extended OEM-sized battery for the Desire Z for review. At the time, I was about to open my pharmacy, and move from spending most of my time at home, where power sources are abundant and time to charge is not a hindrance, to spending 12 hours a day working, plus more than an hour driving, and generally not really having the time to care about charging my phone except at night. My Desire Z had ... 

AVG Anti-Virus Android app review

With Android being affected by various malwares these days, it is necessary to have an Anti-Virus application installed on your device to protect the device from these malwares and also for the security for your Android smartphone or tablet. When I was searching for an app to secure my phone from these malwares I came across AVG Anti-Virus which had loads of features in it's free version including remote location of your device. First you need to install the free version of AVG Anti-Virus from the Android market, as soon as you open the application it will show you a screen as you can see above, asking you to touch the screen for a quick scan, once you touch the screen the app will scan all your apps which are installed, your system settings, messages which you have received, URLs, Bookmarks, contacts and the data in your device including the audio files, images and videos. While scanning if any malwares are detected a new window will be opened with the option of ignore and fix, if you choose the fix option then it will make you delete that application/media, when I ran a scan it showed me superuser application as a virus but ... 

8 GB iPhone 4 , Apple’s Low Cost iPhone ?

Rumors are rife that Apple might be about to launch a cheaper 8GB version of the very popular iPhone 4. This model might be launched alongside the much awaited iPhone 5 to cater to the demands for a low end iPhone. The move would not be new for Apple as they tend to discount the last generation models on introduction of new flagships. An 8 GB iPhone 4 at an attractive price point would definitely be an enticing deal for many consumers wanting to jump on to the iOS bandwagon. The Cupertino based company is expected to announce the new iPhone 5 alongside the cheaper device towards the end of September. [Via - Reuters]

LIVE BLOG : Nokia Symbian Event at Hong Kong

We are here at Hong Kong for Nokia's Symbian Event where we expect see the future of Symbian  hopefully software and hardware. We will be live blogging the event.Stay tuned to FoneArena for latest updates. The event starts at 18:30 Hong Kong Local time 4 PM India Time 11:30 AM London Time , 3 30 AM SFO , 6 30 AM NYC Watch the space below for the live blog. [HTML1]

LG announces Optimus Sol with Android 2.3, 1GHz processor and Ultra AMOLED display

LG has announced another phone in the Optimus series, Optimus Sol. This phone has 3.8 inch Ultra AMOLED display, 1GHz processor and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Recently they announced two Optimus phones, Optimus Net with the Dual SIM and NFC support in select markets and a QWERTY phone Optimus Pro. The Ultra AMOLED display has a two-fold advanced reflection rate compared to standard AMOLED displays that gives best display quality and reduces image quality degradation. It also has enhanced idle-based power management system that boosts battery life by 20 to 30 percent. Specifications of LG Optimus Sol 3.8 inch (800×480 pixels) Ultra AMOLED display 9.8mm thick 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Processor 5.0MP auto focus camera 512MB RAM, 2GB ROM Bluetooth 3.0,Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Direct and DLNA, GPS with aGPS 1,500 mAh battery The Optimus Sol would be available in Europe starting mid-September followed by Central and South America. It would be available in black, titan and white colors depending upon the region. The price of the phone is not announced yet. via: Android Central

Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini ST15i up for pre-order at Rs. 13000

Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i) is now available for pre-order in India. This Android phone was announced this May and it runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS and has 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro was launched in India earlier this month. Specifications of Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini 3 inch (320 x 480 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display 16mm thick and weighs 99g Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 512MB RAM and 320MB ROM, Expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD 5MP auto focus camera with LED flash, image stabilization, smile and face detection, touch focus and 720p HD video recording 3G, Wi-Fi, DLNA, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS with aGPS 3.5 mm audio jack Music player with TrackID music recognition feature and FM radio with RDS 1200 mAh battery with 4h Talk time and 340h standby It also comes with Sony xLOUD engine audio filter technology for better audio and 3D games. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini ST15i comes in Black and White colors, and is now up for pre-order at Flipkart for Rs 12,990 and also in Letsbuy. It would be shipped from next week.

Camera Update announced by Nokia for the Nokia N8 : Adds Continuous AF , 30FPS video

Nokia today announced a much awaited update for the Nokia N8's camera application. The update being pushed out via Beta Labs adds support for Continuous Auto Focus in videos alongside 30FPS video recording. Quoting Betalabs : This application is an upgrade to the built-in camera application, for your Nokia N8.  It will look familiar to you, no doubt. It's still the great N8 camera, providing superb results. We've just made it a little better by making some of the improvements we didn't manage to squeeze into the Symbian Anna release. We tweaked the UI, to provide camera aficionados faster access to essential camera controls We improved the quality of recorded videos, by cranking up the video recording speed to 30 FPS and adding the heavily requested continuous auto-focus.   The update is available exclusively for Symbian Anna users on the Nokia N8. Be sure to restart your phone after installation ! The update can be downloaded by clicking the source link. [Via - Nokia BetaLabs]

SE Live with Walkman handset announced

Following in the footsteps of the Sony Ericsson W8 , the company has just unveiled a new budget Android based Walkman handset. The phone is powered by a 1Ghz processor with a 320MB of RAM. The screen is 3.2" with the same disappointing HVGA resolution as the W8. The OS running the show here is Gingerbread along with the custom SE UI layer on top. A 5MP camera unit should provide decent images coupled with 720p video recording. Tri-band 3G support (HSPA+) at 850, 1900 and 2100MHZ, or dual-band 3G at 900 and 2100MHz depending on the model should help you get high speed connectivity on your phone. The phone is expected to be available in select markets in Q4 for an undisclosed price.