» »Unlabelled » Fone Arena

Fone Arena

Spotify goes free on iOS and Android, introduces shuffle play

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 07:06 PM PST

Spotify has made its music streaming app free on Android, iPhone and iPad, that doesn't require a premium subscription. Its new free offering lets you play any artist, album, or playlist in shuffle mode. Spotify is also expanding its reach to 20 new markets today, sadly India is not in the list. Free access to Spotify is only available to iOS and Android users right now in its 55 markets worldwide. Here are the list of features that you get in free shuffle play mode Listen to all the playlists you've created and playlists from the people you follow. Shuffle play lets you listen to entire catalogue of your favorite artists Discover new playlists You can also play any song or album, on-demand for free on tablets. Spotifiy premium is still available, that offers ad-free high quality music, offline mode and Spotify Connect. Here is a table that lists the difference between free and premium offering from Spotify. Spotify has also added Led Zeppelin to its catalogue. The first two albums (Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II) is now available, with additional albums added each day for the next four days. Complete Led Zeppelin collection would be available on Spotify by Sunday, December 15. Spotify (Free) - iPhone ...

Oppo N1 Review

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 06:35 AM PST

After a long period of leaks and teasers, Oppo finally announced its latest flagship device, the Oppo N1 in September. The N1, initially believed to be camera-centric, ended up as a well rounded flagship device for the company. Innovations like the OTouch rear sensor and the unique rotating swivel unit for the camera made sure that the N1 is not just another Android phone, and has a number of firsts worth looking at. Yes, it is a potential trend setter, but it is also a trend follower. With a huge 5.9 inch screen, the N1 brings Oppo to proper phablet territory, addressing the growing trend of massively sized phones that bridge the gap between phones and the most popular form factor in tablets. Makes Oppo one of the first companies to go with this approach for a flagship device. The N1 is a phablet, which is currently considered a niche, but one that represents everything Oppo stands for. But the big question is, at a starting price of 599$, does it have the potential to rival the best Android hardware in the market? Lets find out in our in-depth review. Unboxing Like any other Oppo device, the N1 too comes in a ...

Maxx AX51 and AX505 DUO with 5-inch display, Android 4.2 now available for Rs. 9999

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 04:35 AM PST

Maxx Mobile launched 15 new devices including 4 Android smartphones and a tablet earlier this year. Now two new Android smartphones, the Maxx AX51 and the AX505 DUO are available for sale from the official site. Both these phones have a 5-inch (480 x 854 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572W processor clocked at 1.2 GHz and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). These have a 3-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Both these smartphones have dual SIM support. The Maxx AX51 comes with 3G support and the AX505 DUO have 2G (EDGE) support. The AX51 is also called MSD7 3G - AX51 and has a signature of Indian skipper M.S. Dhoni on the back of the phone, similar to other MSD7 phones from Maxx Mobile. Maxx AX51 specifications 5-inch (480 x 854 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display 1.2 GHz dual-core Mediatek MT6572W processor Dual SIM (WCDMA + GSM) with Dual Standby Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS 3MP rear camera with LED flash 0.3 MP (VGA) front-facing camera 3G,WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth and GPS 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with microSD 1700 mAh battery  Maxx AX505 DUO specifications 5-inch (480 x 854 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display 1.2 GHz dual-core Mediatek MT6572W processor Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual ...

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas arrives on iOS NZ App Store, Global rollout very soon

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 04:06 AM PST

Rockstar Games had previously announced that they will be bringing GTA San Andreas to Windows Phone, Android and iOS sometime in December. Keeping their word, they have launched GTA San Andreas today in Apple's App Store. The game is currently available only in NZ. The global rollout is expected soon. The various features of the handheld version are Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas features: • Remastered, high-resolution graphics built specifically for mobile including lighting enhancements, an enriched color palette and improved character models. • Enhanced for the iPhone 5 series and iPad 4th Gen and above with dynamic detailed shadows and real-time environmental reflections. • Physical controller support for all Made-for-iOS controllers. • Cloud save support for playing across all your iOS devices for Rockstar Social Club Members. • Dual analog stick controls for full camera and movement control. • Three different control schemes and customizable controls with contextual options to display buttons only when you need them. Since the game is already live on App Store(Only in NZ for now), we can expect the rollout of GTA San Andreas to other platforms very soon.

HTC Desire 501 Hands On

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 03:39 AM PST

HTC showed off its new range of mid range handsets at an event in Delhi and we got a chance to spend some time with the new phones. The cheapest of the bunch, we found the Desire 501 to be quite an interesting product. Read on for our hands on report of this affordable new handset. Video Hands on: httpv://youtu.be/5h0dN9XoNIQ The front of the phone has a 4.3 inch display with a resolution of 800x480. While it might seem low on paper, it is perfectly adequate given the size and positioning of the phone. The display is of the TFT variety which means that viewing angles aren't the best. From the front, the Desire 501 looks like a cross between the HTC One and One X. At the top you get a HTC One-esque speaker grille but the phone does not have BoomSound speakers. You also get a front facing camera. At the bottom are the three buttons that correspond to back, menu and to bring up multitasking. The buttons are of the capacitive variety and we found them to be sensitive enough.Over on the right side you get access to the volume toggle. We felt that it was placed a bit too flush to ...

Twitter for Android updated with a new design, option to send photos via DMs and more

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 02:48 AM PST

Twitter for Android has been updated to version 5.0.5 that brings a new design and lots of new features. This design is quite different from the v5.0 Beta that was released back in September. The new design brings a new tab in the navigation bar that lets you access DMs, view notification, search and go to settings. This update also lets you share and view photos via direct message (DM) on your Android phone. Twitter for iPhone also got updated today that brought new features. New swipe gesture lets you move from Home timeline to the Discover and Activities timelines. The new update also lets you enable mobile notifications for specific users by tapping the star on their profile. Twitter for Android got updated to version 5.0 last month that brought new Search filters, Trending Timeline and more new features. New features in Twitter for Android v5.0.5 New design. Refreshed look and feel. Home, Activity and Discover now available by swiping in Timelines. Easier access to DMs. Share photos in Direct Messages. Send and receive photos via DMs. Notifications from your network. Choose to view Replies, Retweets, and Favorites from only the people that you follow. Receive Push Notifications from the people you care about most. Favorite their profile to receive a Push Notification any time they ...

Asus Padfone mini 4.3 with 4.3-inch display, 7-inch tablet dock announced

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 12:57 AM PST

Asus has just announced the new Padfone mini 4.3 at an event in Taipei as they promised last week. The Padfone mini 4.3 lets you dock the phone in a smaller Padfone station to convert it into a tablet. It packs a 4.3-inch qHD (960×540 pixels) Super IPS display, powered by 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) processor with Adreno 305 GPU, just like the Moto G and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). The docking station has a 7-inch (1,280 x 800 pixels) Super IPS display and packs a 2200 mAh battery. The Padfone mini 4.3 is 8.68mm thick and weighs 105 grams. The docking station weighs 310 grams. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEHxq4Hs-pM Asus Padfone mini 4.3 specifications 4.3-inch (960×540 pixels) Super IPS display at 256 PPI 7-inch (1280×800 pixels) Super IPS display (Padfone station) 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) processor with Adreno 305 GPU 8 MP camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture 2MP front-facing camera 3G HSPA+ , WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, aGPS and GLONASS 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, micro SD card slot (supports up to 64GB)0 1500 mAh battery (in phone) 2200 mAh battery (in Padfone station) The Asus Padfone mini 4.3 comes in Black, White and Cherry Pink colors is priced at NT$ 11,990 (~Rs. 24870) in Taiwan. It would also go on sale ...

Asus Transformer Book Trio running Windows 8 Pro and Android launched in India for Rs. 98099

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 12:21 AM PST

Asus has launched Transformer Book Trio that can run dual operating systems - Windows 8 Pro and Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 11.6-inch (1920x1080 pixels) 16:9 detachable display and lets you switch between a Windows 8 notebook, Android tablet and Windows 8 desktop PC. The PC Station dock is powered by a 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, has a keyboard and packs 500GB hard drive. The PC Station also offers extended battery. In the tablet mode, it is powered by an Intel Atom Z2560 processor that runs on Android Jelly Bean and can be also connected to an external display. The tablet features a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2560 processor and packs 16GB of storage. Asus Transformer Book Trio specifications 11.6-inch 16:9 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display Windows 8 Pro and Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) 268mm frameless backlit chiclet keyboard up to 3 GHz Intel Core i7 4500U with Intel HD Graphics 4400 and 1.6 GHz Intel Z2560 (Tablet) Tablet - 5MP auto-focus rear camera with 1080p video recording; Tablet and PC - 720p HD front-facing camera Tablet - G-Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, Ambient Light Sensor PC: 4GB DDR3 RAM and 500 GB HDD; Tablet: 2GB DDR2 RAM, 16GB eMMC and microSD card slot ASUS SonicMaster ...

Angry Birds Go! arrives for Windows Phone, Android, iOS and BlackBerry

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 12:14 AM PST

Just a few hours back we brought you information that a game which has been on Google Play Store and Apple App Store for nearly 6 months finally made it to Windows Phone Store(Click here for that). Now we have information that a new game from popular game-maker Rovio, Angry Birds Go, has arrived on Windows Phone Store, BlackBerry Store, Google Play Store and Apple App Store simultaneously. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XreVL3Q0Gyk Rovio, the gaming franchise that made the very popular Angry birds is now rolling out a racing game, Angry Birds Go. The various features of this new racing game are as follows FIRST-EVER 3D ANGRY BIRDS WORLD! See the birds and pigs from every angle as Piggy Island comes alive in this rich and colorful 3D world! RACE AS THE BIRDS OR PIGS! Jump behind the wheel and race as Red, Chuck, Terence, Stella, King Pig, Moustache Pig and many other favorites! MASTER THE TRACKS! Plenty of racetracks, stunt roads, air courses and off-road races – each throwing big and unexpected challenges your way! AWESOME SPECIAL POWERS! Smash your opponents off the road and take that winning position thanks to unique special powers for each character! MANY GAME MODES! Test your skills with super-fun and surprising game modes: ...

Nexus 7 Folio case goes on sale in the US, priced on Play Store in India at Rs. 3299

Posted: 10 Dec 2013 11:20 PM PST

Google started selling the Nexus 7 (2013) on the Play Store in India last month, and the tablet was officially launched last week. The Nexus 5 Bumper Case went on sale on the Play Store in India last month, but the Nexus 7 Sleeve and the Nexus 5 QuickCover are still listed as coming soon. Google has released another accessory, Nexus 7 Folio bumper case, that went on sale in the U.S. yesterday, priced at US$49.99. It is priced in India at Rs. 3,299 on the Play Store. The Nexus 7 Folio is a open back bumper-style case with a trifold cover. It is made of durable polycarbonate and has two comfortable angles for upright viewing and ergonomic typing. It has convenient wake-up feature that makes the Nexus 7 go to sleep when you close the cover and wakes up automatically when you open it. It also works seamlessly with wireless chargers. The Nexus 7 Folio case comes in Black and Bright Red colors and is designed to fit the Nexus 7 (2013) perfectly. It is listed as coming soon on the Play Store in India, so it is not clear it would go on sale.

Nokia Normandy – Is it the Nokia Android phone of your dreams?

Posted: 10 Dec 2013 10:40 PM PST

Nokia is all set to acquired by Microsoft and that led many people to cremate their final hopes of an Android smartphone from the Finnish handset maker. As a twist in the tale, Nokia has indeed been on working an Android smartphone and it may be released in 2014. When we say Nokia is working on a Android device, don't get your hopes too high and hope for a PureView Nexus device. On the contrary, Nokia is working on a entry range device that will be just a step above the Asha series. Back in November, popular leakster Evleaks tweeted a photo of Nokia Normandy and the rumor mill hoped that this was just a bigger Asha device. However, according to sources close to The Verge, this device is the low-end Android smartphone that Nokia is working on. Again, don't get your hopes of a Play Store enabled Nokia device. Nokia's Asha series has been reasonably successful because of its low pricing, but it hasn't had the punch to make it large as it lack even basic smartphone apps. To confront this particular issue, Nokia seems to have taken a leaf out of Amazon's strategy by forking Android and using it for their ...

LG G Flex showcased in India, launching in February 2014

Posted: 10 Dec 2013 10:22 PM PST

LG has showcased the G Flex, the company's first smartphone with a curved OLED display in India at an event in Delhi. It would go on sale sometime in February 2014. The company did not reveal the price yet. It was announced back in October and packs a 6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Curved Plastic OLED display that vertically concave from top to bottom to a radius of 700mm. It is powered by a 2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. It packs a 3500 mAh curved battery. Software features include, Dual Window for multi-tasking, Swing Lockscreen, Quick Theater, Answer Me, LG Knock-On Guest Mode, Slide Aside and more. The back cover has self-healing technology since it is coated with a special material so that scratches can be removed within minutes. LG G Flex specifications 6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Curved Plastic OLED display 2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor with 450 MHz Adreno 330 GPU Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Dimensions – 160.5 x 81.6 x 7.9 - 8.7, weight: 177g 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording at 30 fps 2.1 ...

Despicable Me: Minion Rush game rushes to Windows Phone Store

Posted: 10 Dec 2013 09:51 PM PST

Despite having become the third most popular smartphone operating system, Windows Phone platform is not getting the treatment its higher ranked competitors are getting from the developers. Despicable Me: Minion Rush - another running game based on a movie has been available in Apple App Store and Google Play Store for a while now and it has made its way to the Windows Phone Store just in time for the holidays. Like on both the other platforms, the game is free to download and play, but there are options for in-app purchases. The game is tangentially based on the story of Despicable Me 2 movie in which the little yellow dudes might have caught your attention. In game, you play as one of the Minions and your job is to impress the huge Gru who is your boss. ALL THE HEART AND HUMOR OF DESPICABLE ME • Enjoy unpredictably hilarious Minion moments • Perform despicable acts through hundreds of missions • Run through iconic locations, which are full of surprises, secrets and tricky obstacles: Gru's Lab, Gru's Residential Area, and El Macho's Lair! • Customize your Minion with unique costumes, weapons, and power-ups • Battle Vector and an all-new villain exclusively created for the game AN INNOVATIVE AND ...
8:10 PM
 
Tips and Tricks Blogging © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Powered by Blogger
Top