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Number Portability further delayed
2008-05-04 21:44:00
The COAI and the TRAI have stated that the number portability or NP system would further be delayed. Expected to have been launched by September this year, it has taken a back lash to early 2009 as the ministry failed to reach a consensus and create a database of the subscribers and how all the ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Number Portability further delayed", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/05/05 /number-portability-further-delayed.html" });
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3G iPhone + WiMAX
2008-05-04 21:42:00
Last week, Craig Mathias wrote a piece on 802.21, a convergence standard promoted by the likes of InterDigital (IDCC) and Intel (INTC). The people at 9to5 Mac immediately saw the iPhone connection, and hatched what I thought was a highly speculative story. That Apple (AAPL) will push this yet official standard to include WiMAX into ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "3G iPhone + WiMAX", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/05/05 /3g-iphone-wimax.html" });
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3G iPhone to bring smiles in US
2008-05-01 20:45:00
The iPhone 3G is ready to hit the US shores in June, 27th June to be very precise says Unwired.com. Fortune also reports that the new 3G iPhone will have a GPS, this we have already told you, so what?s the big news?? The big news is for people who are living in US will ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "3G iPhone to bring smiles in US", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/05/02 /3g-iphone-to-bring-smiles-in-us.html" });
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Apple going for 25 million 3G iPhones
2008-04-30 08:22:00
The Apple iPhone is ready to be launched in June 2008 at the WWDC of Apple. Steve Jobs will be announcing the handset during his keynote address. For those who don?t know, people are eagerly waiting for the 3G iPhone, which also has a GPS receiver, enhanced camera and supposedly a black finish on the ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Apple going for 25 million 3G iPhones", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/30 /apple-going-for-25-million-3g-iphones.ht ml" });
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TRAI favours number portability
2008-04-28 14:23:00
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI ) on Friday said it was in favour of implementing nationwide ?mobile number portability? (MNP) by June 2009. It has now asked the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to select an operator who will be licensed for providing and operating end-to-end MNP solution. Forwarding its ?draft request for proposal? to the ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "TRAI favours number portability", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/28 /trai-favours-number-portability.html" });
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Apple releases iPhone SDK beta 4
2008-04-28 14:00:00
Apple has released the SDK beta 4 for the iPhone. This will be given to the registered developers who are already working on the previous SDKs released by Apple. Slowly but steadily, Apple is going mainstream and creating a buzz with its 3G iPhone and then providing support to third part or external developers. The ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Apple releases iPhone SDK beta 4", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/28 /apple-releases-iphone-sdk-beta-4.html" });
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Update 3G iPhone
2008-04-28 13:55:00
The 3G iPhone rumors are hotting up and from the latest news, which I was able to gather the 3G iPhone will be launched on the 9th June 2008. Now why I am saying 9th June, the WWDC is on the 9th June and Steve Jobs will be giving his keynote address in the WWDC ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Update 3G iPhone", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/28 /update-3g-iphone.html" });
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Low end Intex Handset ? An Indian offering
2008-04-28 13:54:00
Intex Technologies recently launched the IN-2222, a low-end economy handset. Kaushik Mitra, Product Group Head - Mobile Communications, Intex, said: “After receiving a very heartening response to our earlier model IN 2020, which has a talktime of 7.5 hours, this is our second offering in the entry-level segment this year. Considering that pricing is a ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Low end Intex Handset ? An Indian offering", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/28 /low-end-intex-handset-%e2%80%93-an-india n-offering.html" });
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Reprieve for BlackBerry users as of now
2008-04-28 13:33:00
We have been tracking the BlackBerry issue. Read our post here for a run-up on the moot controversy. The issue may be resolved — at least for a year. The Department of Telecom (DoT) has proposed an interim solution stating that the data exchanged between BlackBerry users will be stored on the servers of telecom operators who ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Reprieve for BlackBerry users as of now", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/28 /reprieve-for-blackberry-users-as-of-now. html" });
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Silver Nokia 6500 Classic
2008-04-28 13:10:00
In addition to its stylish and sleek golden attributes Nokia 6500 Classic is now coming in Silver as well. Well Nokia Europe website confirms it. The Golden phone is now available in India for a price of 13,000 Rupees apprx. Similar Posts:None Found SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Silver Nokia 6500 Classic", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/28 /silver-nokia-6500-classic.html" });
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Sample Photos Taken From N82 BLACK
2008-04-28 13:04:00
Similar Posts:Its official N82 in black UnBoxing Of the Nokia N82 Black In Chennai! FoneArena Exclusive Clash of the N Series Titans N81 8GB, N82 and N95 Nokia N82 VS N95 The 5 Mega Pixel Camera phone Battle Nokia launches N82 in India. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sample Photos Taken From N82 BLACK", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/28 /sample-photos-taken-from-n82-black.html" });
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UnBoxing Of the Nokia N82 Black In Chennai! FoneArena Exclusive
2008-04-26 10:30:00
Well am proud to be the first to own an Nokia N82 out here in Chennai (Hope So). Any ways here are the exclusive pictures. See and enjoy. Its simply superb to hold and see too. The visual appeal is simply exhilarating. Here goes . . . . Similar Posts:Its official N82 in black Clash of the N Series Titans N81 8GB, N82 and N95 Nokia N82 gets first firmware update, respects User Data Nokia launches N82 in India. Nokia N82 VS N95 The 5 Mega Pixel Camera phone Battle ShareThis
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Two New XpressMusic Handsets from Nokia
2008-04-25 23:24:00
Nokia added two more devices to its range of XpressMusic handsets: the 5220 and the 5320 XpressMusic. “Today’s additions to the XpressMusic range up the ante with new ways for consumers to access their media, as well as interact and share content with friends and communities anytime, anywhere,” said Jo Harlow, Vice President, LIVE category, Nokia. 5220 Nokia XpressMusic The Nokia 5220 XpressMusic has a bit of a lopsided designthat has a built-in lanyard making it easy to carry around. Features and Specs: • Dedicated XpressMusic keys • 3.5mm audio jack • External memory microSD • 2 Megapixel camera • FM radio • Compatible with Nokia Music Store Price: Rs 10,200 approximately 5320 Nokia XpressMusic A handset that has 3G social entertainment capabilities with Web 2.0 access. Features and Specs: • Say and Play feature • Dedicated music keys • 3.5mm audio jack • Up to 24 hours of playback time • 2 megapixel camera • FM radio • Nokia Music Sto...
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Fring for iPhone
2008-04-16 14:04:00
Fring, the popular application that?s lets get connected with the world with the help of your messenger and other stuff is ready to come on the over hyped iPhone. Also, if you have Fring your normal mobile phone becomes a Skype phone and you can call other mobile phones having Fring just like a Skype ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Fring for iPhone", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/16 /fring-for-iphone.html" });
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Nokia 6212 with NFC
2008-04-15 20:45:00
Nokia today launched it old mobile phone Nokia 6212. This actually is an old mobile phone from the Nokia stable but this time the phone comes with NFC also called as Near Field Communications. NFC is actually a next generation content sharing technology used by mobile phones. This technology lets you share media, contacts etc ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Nokia 6212 with NFC", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/16 /nokia-6212-with-nfc.html" });
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Insurance for LG Mobiles
2008-04-15 20:43:00
Now here is help for those who have a tendency to forget their mobile phones on counter tops in stores or on public transportation. LG Electronics has tied up with United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and is offering a Mobile Theft Insurance Plan for its customers at no extra charge. All LG GSM handsets bought on or ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Insurance for LG Mobiles ", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/16 /insurance-for-lg-mobiles.html" });
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New Dual Sim offering from Samsung ? D780 Duos
2008-04-15 20:42:00
Samsung recently launched the tri-band Samsung D780 Duos. A rather stylish candy bar design, this handset is loaded with goodies. Specs and features at a glance: ? 2.1 inch, 256k colour, QVGA display ? 2 megapixel camera ? USB 2.0 data transfer ? Bluetooth with an A2DP profile ? microSD card support for external memory ? Media player for music and video ? ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New Dual Sim offering from Samsung ? D780 Duos", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/16 /new-dual-sim-offering-from-samsung-%e2%8 0%93-d780-duos.html" });
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S60 Touch Tube Video
2008-04-13 21:22:00
YOUR HAND-ON FIRST VIDEO ON THE LATEST SYMBIAN S60 TOUCH .. Tube Similar Posts:None Found SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "S60 Touch Tube Video ", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/14 /s60-touch-video.html" });
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Reliance Communications launches Educational Portal on Reliance phones
2008-04-13 21:17:00
Reliance Communications launched an exclusive educational portal on Reliance mobile phones, offering services such as exam results, college admissions, event calendar of exams, admission deadlines, mock tests etc. The portal will also have the list of top universities, colleges, secondary education boards as well as career options. To use, subscribers have to call 53030101 (Exam Guru) ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Reliance Communications launches Educational Portal on Reliance phones", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/14 /reliance-communications-launches-educati onal-portal-on-reliance-phones.html" });
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More dope on the 3G iPhone
2008-04-13 21:15:00
3G iPhone blah blah blah…you must be tired reading all these rumors that are going around the world for the 3G iphone. Every soul who knows something or the other about mobile phones and iPhones is talking about 3G iPhone. Even big shots like Walt from the WSJ are giving their speculations about when the ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "More dope on the 3G iPhone", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/14 /more-dope-on-the-3g-iphone.html" });
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TATA to offer JuiceCaster service to customers
2008-04-13 21:12:00
In February, We had covered the story of California-based JuiceCaster?s foray into India . Read the story here. Tata Teleservices announced that it will offer JuiceCaster 6.0 mobile social networking services. Tata subscribers will be able to access JuiceCaster 6.0 as a downloadable application on their Windows Mobile and BREW handsets. Subscribers of Tata Teleservices will thus be ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "TATA to offer JuiceCaster service to customers", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/14 /tata-to-offer-juicecaster-service-to-cus tomers.html" });
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IBM massive strage technology for phones
2008-04-13 21:10:00
Mobile phones today are the called the Swiss knives of the technology world. They have everything right from a camera to a music editing software. The functions that are available on today’s mobile phones are unlimited, the only thing that is unlimited is the memory. Though there are many phone is the market that can ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "IBM massive strage technology for phones", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/14 /ibm-massive-strage-technology-for-phones .html" });
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Google launches Native Search Client for Symbian OS
2008-04-13 21:09:00
Google has recently launched a native search client for the symbian os. Ready to be downloaded from your mobile phone(just point your browswer to google.com and search). This application really offers excellent navigation features. It directly allows you to update your current location., immediate map access.What more it even appears as a tool bar ready ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Google launches Native Search Client for Symbian OS", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/14 /google-launches-native-search-client-for -symbian-os.html" });
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By 2010 India to have 500 million mobile phone users
2008-04-12 23:34:00
Nokia?s India n arm has predicted that India?s rising mobile phone using population will touch the 500 million mark by 2010. In what is clearly sunny news for the Telecom sector, out of 500 million, 60 million users will have mobile video capability and 100 million will prefer mobile music services. D Shivakumar, vice president and managing director ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "By 2010 India to have 500 million mobile phone users", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/13 /by-2010-india-to-have-500-million-mobile -phone-users.html" });
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Configure Gmail On Your Mobile Phone
2008-04-12 23:20:00
Here is the short tutorial which allows your to configure Gmail Account on N95: (IMP: You must enable POP3 access of Gmail Account. Hint:Look inside Setting and POP forwarding Options on gmail web site) Open Messaging Application Goto Mail box. It asks you ‘No mailbox defined. Define now?’, Choose Yes. Mailbox setup wizard will start. Press start to ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Configure Gmail On Your Mobile Phone ", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/13 /configure-gmail-on-your-mobile-phone.htm l" });
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Nokia Mobile Games Innovation Challenge
2008-04-12 23:19:00
Nokia is strengthening its efforts to promote mobile gaming on mobile phones and handheld devices. As a part of this initiative it has launched the worldwide Mobile Games Innovation Challenge. This challenge will drive game developers all around the world to develop world-class games that will be used on mobile phones. Using this challenge Nokia ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Nokia Mobile Games Innovation Challenge", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/13 /nokia-mobile-games-innovation-challenge. html" });
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Hummer H2 is back
2008-04-12 23:14:00
French based handset OEM, Modelabs has announced the HT2 HUMMER mobile phone. This is the second Hummer branded mobile phone that is being announced. The product will be launched under the exclusive partnership and licensing contract with Hummer. Apart from its rugged look the main features of the phone include: * Quad-band * Dual-SIM * Built-in modem * E-mail ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hummer H2 is back", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/13 /hummer-h2-is-back.html" });
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WayFinder Active - Serios competition for Nokia Sports Tracker
2008-04-07 19:36:00
WayFinder Active is a free GPS application for mobile phones consisting of mobile maps, GPS recording and statistics designed for people involved in outdoor adventures and activities such as running, hiking, skiing, trekking, trailing, biking, racing or other activities. Useful features include detailed statistics such as maximum, current and average speed during each activity, plus the ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "WayFinder Active - Serios competition for Nokia Sports Tracker", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/07 /wayfinder-active-is-it-serious-nokia-spo rts-tracker-competition.html" });
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Nokia 5000, 2680 slide 7070 Prism and 1680 classic 4 new Economy handsets
2008-04-07 19:32:00
Nokia released 4 new economy handsets at the “Growing Together 2008″ conference held in Johannesburg. The four new handsets include: the Nokia 5000 with a 1.3 mega pixels camera, which is claimed to be Nokia’s first camera phone at this price point (between Rs 3000 ? Rs 5500); Nokia 2680 Slide; Nokia 7070 Prism; and Nokia ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Nokia 5000, 2680 slide 7070 Prism and 1680 classic 4 new Economy handsets", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/07 /nokia-5000-2680-slide-7070-prism-and-168 0-classic-4-new-economy-handsets.html" });
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We just crossed 5000 Readers thank you readers
2008-04-06 21:02:00
Hi All , Its a great week for this blog ! We have managed to cross an important landmark ! We now have over 5000+ daily readers for fonearena blog. Wow ! thats some kind of achievement ! We would like to thank all our readers for this and we would continue in our mission to bring you the latest ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "We just crossed 5000 Readers thank you readers", url: "http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2008/04/07 /we-just-crossed-5000-readers-thank-you-r eaders.html" });