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All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/news/Five-Nexus-devices-rumored-to-hit-the-market-on-November-5th-Androids-5th-birthday_id30514Google is planning on celebrating Android 5th birthday by releasing 5 different Nexus devices from 5 different manufacturers on November5th according to a reliable source for TalkAndroid; what makes this interesting is that the next Nexus devices are supposed to run on Android 5.0...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 23:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Five-Nexus-devices-rumored-to-hit-the-market-on-November-5th-Androids-5th-birthday_id30514/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/ABI-Phablet-market-to-reach-208-million-by-2015_id30512API Research thinks that there is something to this here phablet market; too small to be a tablet and too large to be a smartphone, the category currently consists of devices carrying a screen from 4.6 to 5.5 inches and API sees the market climbing to 208 million units by 2015...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 20:29:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/ABI-Phablet-market-to-reach-208-million-by-2015_id30512/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Nitro-HD-gets-a-leaked-build-of-Android-4.0-Ice-Cream-Sandwich_id30510If you’re still in possession of the LG Nitro HD and fancy having Ice Cream Sandwich running on your device, you’ll be interested to know that a leaked build of it is now available. Sure, it’s an early build and might not be one-hundred percent, but for the most part...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 15:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Nitro-HD-gets-a-leaked-build-of-Android-4.0-Ice-Cream-Sandwich_id30510/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Amazon-Prime-Instant-Video-is-set-to-gain-Paramount-Pictures-content_id30509Netflix might be the undisputed indomitable king right now when it comes to video streaming services, but retailing giant Amazon isn’t backing down whatsoever, as they announced a partnership to bring forth Paramount Pictures content to its service. Essentially, Amazon Prime members...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 15:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Amazon-Prime-Instant-Video-is-set-to-gain-Paramount-Pictures-content_id30509/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Switching-from-Android-to-Windows-Phone-Part-2-Oddities-and-Stock-Apps_id30331We've already covered the overall impressions of what you may experience should you decide to make the switch from Android to Windows Phone, and now it's time to deal with the meat of the smartphone experience: the apps, including the stock apps, the Marketplace, and Google services you may not want to leave behind...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 15:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Switching-from-Android-to-Windows-Phone-Part-2-Oddities-and-Stock-Apps_id30331/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/FCC-filing-reveals-the-Kyocera-Hydro----looks-to-be-Sprint-bound_id30507Looking over the FCC filing, the Kyocera Hydro is attached with the familiar C5170 model number, but it seems that tests show that it’s packing a CDMA 1900MHz radio, which alludes to the distinct possibility that it’ll be coming to Sprint’s lineup. Of course, it shouldn’t be that much...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 15:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/FCC-filing-reveals-the-Kyocera-Hydro----looks-to-be-Sprint-bound_id30507/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-Prism-can-now-be-snagged-at-T-Mobile-stores-and-online-for-20_id30506Sure it’s not the highest regarded Android smartphone on the scene, but nevertheless, the T-Mobile Prism has finally made its way to the carrier’s retail stores and online – albeit, it’s been made available since early May at places like Best Buy and Walmart...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 14:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-Prism-can-now-be-snagged-at-T-Mobile-stores-and-online-for-20_id30506/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Jury-finds-that-Android-does-not-infringe-on-Oracles-patents_id30505After a week of deliberation the patent portion of the Oracle v. Google trial is over, and Android is in the clear...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 14:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Jury-finds-that-Android-does-not-infringe-on-Oracles-patents_id30505/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Customers-receiving-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-shipping-notifications_id30503It looks like Sprint is making good on that whole “on or around May 24th” promise it made the other day in regards to the arrival of the HTC EVO 4G LTE. Those that pre-ordered started receiving notifications from Sprint that...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 13:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Customers-receiving-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-shipping-notifications_id30503/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Motorola-DROID-RAZR-MAXX-HD-Dock-is-selling-at-34-through-Amazon_id30497Right now, the online retailing giant has the HD Dock selling for $33.49, which is better than the $59.99 price point that’s attached to it in Verizon stores. Also, it’s compatible with the original Motorola DROID RAZR as well, seeing that there is a removal piece that allows the handset to fit in snuggly...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 11:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Motorola-DROID-RAZR-MAXX-HD-Dock-is-selling-at-34-through-Amazon_id30497/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Microsoft-Office-said-to-be-coming-to-Android-and-iOS-in-November_id30496New information has surfaced that confirms that Microsoft is working on an iPad-friendly version of Office, and one for the little green robot as well...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 11:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Microsoft-Office-said-to-be-coming-to-Android-and-iOS-in-November_id30496/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Carphone-Warehouse-will-start-selling-the-Acer-Iconia-A510-Olympic-Tab-in-time-for-the-Olympics_id30492Arriving in time for the summer games, both Acer and UK retailer Carphone Warehouse announced the upcoming availability of the Acer Iconia A510 Olympic Tab, which is looking to launch sometime in June. So what’s different about this one aside from the obvious “Olympic Tab”...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 11:21:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Carphone-Warehouse-will-start-selling-the-Acer-Iconia-A510-Olympic-Tab-in-time-for-the-Olympics_id30492/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-is-Vodafones-most-pre-ordered-Android-phone-ever_id30484Not that this is much of a surprise, but Vodafone has announced that pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S III have topped the previous figure for any other Android phone in the history of the carrier; Vodafone didn't reveal any numbers, but it sure is a sign of how much demand there is for this model...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 10:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-is-Vodafones-most-pre-ordered-Android-phone-ever_id30484/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Appeal-is-coming-to-Walmart-as-a-prepaid-GoPhone-for-149.99_id30487Frankly, it’s going to raise some eyebrows since it bears the beloved Galaxy branding, but the recently announced Samsung Galaxy Appeal for AT&T’s prepaid GoPhone lineup is nothing more than an entry-level Android handset. Still, when it’s compared to some other prepaid offerings...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 10:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Appeal-is-coming-to-Walmart-as-a-prepaid-GoPhone-for-149.99_id30487/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-ICS-source-code-released_id30482Developers, rejoice! The Samsung Galaxy Note’s Android Ice Cream Sandwich kernel source code has been released by Samsung on their official Open Source website…]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 09:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-ICS-source-code-released_id30482/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/iGR-Research-finds-71-of-recent-cell-phone-purchases-were-smartphones_id30485An extensive new study that was done this month by iGR Research showed that a full 71% of recent cell phone purchasing decisions have been smartphones. With this rate of replacing featurephones, they could very well be in the list of endangered species as soon as next year. What's more, 69% said their next purchase will again be a smartphone, putting another nail in the basic phones' coffin...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 09:33:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/iGR-Research-finds-71-of-recent-cell-phone-purchases-were-smartphones_id30485/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-Advance-Review_id3043Dual-core processors are so last year, don't you think? However, there isn't anything wrong with that since the advancement of quad-core silicon is now paving the way for dual-core chips to invade the mid-range market. Take the Samsung Galaxy S Advance, for example: it is powered by a NovaThor U8500 chipset made by ST Ericsson with 2 cores humming at 1GHz...]]>ReviewsWed, 23 May 2012 09:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-Advance-Review_id3043/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Bid-hello-to-updated-eBay-app-for-Android_id30481Auction-site eBay has updated its mobile app for Android bringing improved notifications, the ability to view certain lists, and the ability to share information with your friends and social circles; the update is available now from the Google Play Store...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Bid-hello-to-updated-eBay-app-for-Android_id30481/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-XL-lands-in-Europe-next-month-packs-LTE-and-Snapdragon-S4-processor_id30480The HTC One XL, which was quietly unveiled alongside the HTC One X back at MWC, is officially coming to Europe in early June. This is what the Taiwanese manufacturer announced together with European carrier Vodafone. What makes the One XL so special, you ask? Most importantly, we are dealing with one of the first LTE smartphones destined for the European market. However, a few hardware changes had to be made in order to accommodate the feature...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 08:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-XL-lands-in-Europe-next-month-packs-LTE-and-Snapdragon-S4-processor_id30480/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/S-Voice-knows-all-about-Apple-little-about-Samsung_id30477When a company makes a voice assistant app, it’d better make sure it works like the magic mirror on the wall from the tale and doesn’t mistake who’s the fairest of them all…]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 07:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/S-Voice-knows-all-about-Apple-little-about-Samsung_id30477/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-V-4G-can-now-be-pre-ordered-from-Radio-Shack_id30465Virgin Mobile's version of the HTC EVO 3D, the HTC EVO V 4G, is now available for pre-order from Radio Shack; the device offers WiMAX 4G connectivity and works on Virgin's pre-paid network and comes with Android 4.0 and Sense 3.6 out of the box...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 07:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-V-4G-can-now-be-pre-ordered-from-Radio-Shack_id30465/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-on-pre-order-from-Expansys_id30476The Samsung Galaxy S III is already starting to appear up for pre-order for early buyers, but while on Amazon it costs a hefty $800, the new listing for the Galaxy S III…]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 06:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-on-pre-order-from-Expansys_id30476/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Mass-Effect-Infiltrator-lands-on-Androids-Google-Play_id30474Mass Effect: Infiltrator, one of the best looking third-person shooters on mobile, is now available on Android…]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 04:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Mass-Effect-Infiltrator-lands-on-Androids-Google-Play_id30474/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nvidia-unveils-Kai-tablet-platform-Tegra-3-Android-tablets-for-199_id30473The $199 tablet came to reality with the Amazon Kindle Fire. Kind of. It wasn’t a full fledged tablet, but more of a gateway to Amazon’s ecosystem…]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 04:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nvidia-unveils-Kai-tablet-platform-Tegra-3-Android-tablets-for-199_id30473/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sample-videos-from-the-Sony-Xperia-GX-and-Xperia-SX-appear_id30472After the numerous design comparison shots of the Sony Xperia GX, and the sample images taken with the new 13MP Exmor R camera sensor made the rounds already, it is time now for a sample video footage with a pre-production version of the phone, along with a video from the humbler Xperia SX...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 03:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sample-videos-from-the-Sony-Xperia-GX-and-Xperia-SX-appear_id30472/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-10.1-now-comes-with-quad-core-Exynos-processor-and-slot-for-S-Pen_id30467At a Samsung event in Europe, the Korean based manufacturer has displayed a version of the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 tablet that has some changes since the last time we saw the device at MWC; the tablet now has a quad-core Exynos processor and a slot for the S Pen...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 23:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-10.1-now-comes-with-quad-core-Exynos-processor-and-slot-for-S-Pen_id30467/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-iPad-spearheads-124-growth-in-global-tablet-shipments-during-Q1_id30466NPD DisplaySearch reported its quarterly Mobile PC Shipment and Forecast Report on Tuesday, which showed that the Apple iPhone is spearheading strong growth in tablet shipments; the Apple iPad controls nearly 63% of the global market followed by Samsung, which replaced Amazon in the second place slot...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 21:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-iPad-spearheads-124-growth-in-global-tablet-shipments-during-Q1_id30466/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-locks-up-patents-for-Google-Glass-now-to-avoid-problems-later_id30464Google has rushed to patent some of the technology involved with Google Glass now to make sure that the problems we are seeing now with patent infringement cases do not happen in the future; four major patents have been secured by the Mountain View based firm...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 20:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-locks-up-patents-for-Google-Glass-now-to-avoid-problems-later_id30464/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Motorolas-Android-4.0-handsets-for-China-might-give-us-a-clue-about-Motorola-DROID-Fighter_id30462Three handsets made by Motorola-one each for China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom-could help solve the mystery of the Motorola DROID Fighter for Verizon; the trio will launch in China on June 2nd and the speculation is that the specs will be similar to what the DROID Fighter will feature...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 19:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Motorolas-Android-4.0-handsets-for-China-might-give-us-a-clue-about-Motorola-DROID-Fighter_id30462/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-releases-updated-Android-4.0-update-timeline-all-models-will-be-updated-by-August_id30453Days after Motorola update its Android 4.0 update timeline, HTC has followed by releasing an update on its Ice Cream Sandwich schedule; some HTC moidels will receive the update in July and all of them will have their Ice Cream Sandwich by August...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 14:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-releases-updated-Android-4.0-update-timeline-all-models-will-be-updated-by-August_id30453/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/U.S.-Cellular-offers-a-customized-list-of-Amazon-Appstore-apps-to-its-customers_id30454U.S. Cellular has become the first carrier to offer its customers a customized menu of apps from an app store; when a U.S. Cellular Android customer opens the Amazon Appstore for Android, he will see a list of recommended apps with specific categories, under a new U.S. Cellular tab...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 14:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/U.S.-Cellular-offers-a-customized-list-of-Amazon-Appstore-apps-to-its-customers_id30454/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-intros-Viewdini-mobile-video-aggregator-your-wallet-trembles-with-fear_id30448Remember when Verizon's Chief Technical Officer said with the launch of the world's most advanced LTE network that we will be able to soon reach our dreams of streaming video wherever we are? Well, that time has come, and the carrier today introduced "Viewdini" - a mobile video streaming aggregator, which allows you to search for any movie, TV series or video clip in general, and will source it from the service it is available at - Netflix, Hulu Plus, Comcast's Xfinity, mSpot, and FIOS will be added soon...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 12:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-intros-Viewdini-mobile-video-aggregator-your-wallet-trembles-with-fear_id30448/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Zyngas-top-mobile-executive-talks-games-freemium-model-OMGPOP-purchase-and-more_id30441Travis Boatman is Zynga's Senior VP of mobile an as such, he has a lot to say about the freemium game model, expanding to other platforms besides Android and iOS, and the $180 million acquisition of "Draw Something" creator OMGPOP...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 11:29:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Zyngas-top-mobile-executive-talks-games-freemium-model-OMGPOP-purchase-and-more_id30441/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Ace-2-comes-to-Three-UK-bearing-a-363-unlocked-price-point_id30439Three UK is selling it as a SIM-free model for the easy to tolerate price of $363 (£229.99) outright. However, if you prefer picking it up on-contract, you can actually buy one for free with plans that start at $35 (£22) per month. For lower monthly rates, you can pay a little more for the handset...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 10:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Ace-2-comes-to-Three-UK-bearing-a-363-unlocked-price-point_id30439/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Who-is-Dennis-Woodside-Motorolas-new-CEO_id30440Biggest news today? Google finally closed the Motorola deal, so we’re waking up to a day when we should finally decide whether it’s Googorola…]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 10:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Who-is-Dennis-Woodside-Motorolas-new-CEO_id30440/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-sola-Review_id3042What we are reviewing today is the Sony Xperia sola, which comes with a 3.7-inch LCD display, 5-megapixel camera, NFC, “floating touch” technology (more on that later), and most importantly, a dual-core processor clocked at 1GHz: a specs sheet that has “mid-range” written all over it. Care to know how it performs in real life? Then read along...]]>ReviewsTue, 22 May 2012 09:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-sola-Review_id3042/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-seals-the-deal-for-Motorola-CEO-Sanjay-Jha-replaced-by-its-own-Dennis-Woodside_id30431It's over, folks, quickly after receiving the final regulatory approval by the Chinese authorities by promising them Android will remain open, Google just announced officially that "all your Motorolas are belong to us"...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 08:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-seals-the-deal-for-Motorola-CEO-Sanjay-Jha-replaced-by-its-own-Dennis-Woodside_id30431/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-now-on-sale-in-Dubai-yours-for-667_id30429Although it is not supposed to be on the market just yet, the Samsung Galaxy S III can already be purchased in Dubai, apparently. Advertisements for the highly-anticipated smartphone were spotted at a mall by a fellow Reddit user, who initially presumed that only pre-orders were being accepted. However, after a brief conversation with a store employee, it turned out that the white version of the next Galaxy was in stock indeed with plenty of units waiting to meet their new owners...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 08:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-now-on-sale-in-Dubai-yours-for-667_id30429/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Beam-Ace-2-release-dates-confirmed-for-this-quarter-will-feature-ST-Ericssons-NovaThor-U8500_id30425Here are a couple of mid-range smartphones we’re genuinely extremely excited about - the Samsung Galaxy Beam and the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2…]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 06:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Beam-Ace-2-release-dates-confirmed-for-this-quarter-will-feature-ST-Ericssons-NovaThor-U8500_id30425/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-3D-MAX-Review_id3041The LG Optimus 3D MAX is the second edition of the world's first 3D phone announced – the Optimus 3D – and it is more of a refresh than anything else. The processor is clocked higher and we have 1GB of RAM now, but most else stays the same, save for one important detail. This season's 3D phone from LG is much more compact and light than its 2011 predecessor, which was a heavy hitter. LG has also thrown in a bunch of new 3D-related content in it as well...]]>ReviewsTue, 22 May 2012 06:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-3D-MAX-Review_id3041/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-getting-ICS-in-latter-part-of-Q2_id30421The Sony Xperia S can brag about having the beautiful signature design of the Sony NXT series, it might have a dual-core processor and a great camera, but it can’t be proud of…]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 03:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-getting-ICS-in-latter-part-of-Q2_id30421/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Try-before-you-buy-Amazon-Appstore-Android-app-gets-Test-Drive_id30415Until recently, the Test Drive feature was available only when browsing the Amazon Appstore on your computer, but now, it is present on the Amazon Appstore Android app as well. Basically, it allows users to give an app a try before purchasing or installing it. The trial lasts for 10 minutes or so, and the app behaves as if it were installed onto the user's Android smartphone...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 02:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Try-before-you-buy-Amazon-Appstore-Android-app-gets-Test-Drive_id30415/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Mr.-Posh-Spice-does-commercial-for-Samsung-GALAXY-Note_id30413Yeah, we know he's more famous being soccer, excuse us, football star David Beckham although the trade that brought him to the U.S. hasn't really paid off yet; let's hope he does a better job pitching the Samsung GALAXY Note...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 02:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Mr.-Posh-Spice-does-commercial-for-Samsung-GALAXY-Note_id30413/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-S-taken-apart-to-repair-screen_id30409So what does the inside of the HTC One S look like? A video from DirectFix.com shows how you need to remove many connectors before you can swap out the screen, which is kept in place by an adhesive; can you put everything back in its correct place?...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 00:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-S-taken-apart-to-repair-screen_id30409/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizons-Samsung-GALAXY-Nexus-to-get-Android-4.0.4-update-on-Tuesday_id30408A number of sources have told Droid-Life that the Verizon version of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus will be receiving the Android 4.0.4 update on Tuesday; considering that no official word has come out of Verizon, we are still in 'wait and see' mode...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 18:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizons-Samsung-GALAXY-Nexus-to-get-Android-4.0.4-update-on-Tuesday_id30408/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Whats-in-a-touch-The-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-polycarbonate-debate_id30406Earlier we told you all that the Samsung Galaxy S III has a case and battery cover that is made of polycarbonate, not just regular plastic, which means the case is much stronger, more durable, and more scratch resistant...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 17:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Whats-in-a-touch-The-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-polycarbonate-debate_id30406/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-will-arrive-on-or-around-May-24_id30407It has been a wild ride for the HTC EVO 4G LTE and it hasn’t even made its debut yet. As you may know, it missed its May 18 release date due to a hold up at customs stemming from the whole HTC, Apple...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 17:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-will-arrive-on-or-around-May-24_id30407/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Still-no-sighting-of-ICS-with-the-latest-update-for-T-Mobiles-Galaxy-S-II---its-mainly-bug-fixes_id30394The latest 32.3MB sized software update for T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II is none other than a maintenance update. Bumping up its software to version T989UVLDE, it mainly consists of the usual set of bug fixes we’re normally accustomed to seeing with most new software updates...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 14:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Still-no-sighting-of-ICS-with-the-latest-update-for-T-Mobiles-Galaxy-S-II---its-mainly-bug-fixes_id30394/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Confirmed-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-is-polycarbonate-not-plain-plastic_id30304Just about every article around has been giving the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III generally good reviews except for one downside: the casing. Everyone, including us, were convinced that the Galaxy S III was using a plastic case...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 13:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Confirmed-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-is-polycarbonate-not-plain-plastic_id30304/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-software-update-will-take-DROID-4-RAZR-and-Rezound-global_id30388It has been said for a while that the HTC Rezound has the ability to work on a GSM network. Verizon has now updated its in-store pricing sheets...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 12:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-software-update-will-take-DROID-4-RAZR-and-Rezound-global_id30388/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-U-arrives-on-Three-UKs-lineup-for-268-unlocked_id30386For those interested in checking out the smallest Xperia model announced this year, you’ll be glad to know that Three UK is selling it for a mere $268 (£169.99). Even better, the price point nabs you an unlocked model that’s ready to start working with most networks throughout the globe...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 10:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-U-arrives-on-Three-UKs-lineup-for-268-unlocked_id30386/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-4.0-update-for-the-HTC-Amaze-4G-is-now-live-and-ready-for-the-taking_id30381Right on cue, the HTC Amaze 4G for T-Mobile is seeing the light of day with its expected upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, as the update is now available and ready for the taking. Of course, it follows after the HTC Sensations 4G, where its update was rolled out back on May 16th...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 09:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-4.0-update-for-the-HTC-Amaze-4G-is-now-live-and-ready-for-the-taking_id30381/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-ion-expands-its-rollout-as-Hong-Kong-is-next-on-the-list_id30378Late last month, the smartphone was released in Taiwan, but now it’s slowly moving towards its next market in Hong Kong. Despite not having an exact date for its release, Sony Hong Kong has actually started accepting reservations for the device...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 09:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-ion-expands-its-rollout-as-Hong-Kong-is-next-on-the-list_id30378/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus_id3040The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been one of our favorite Android phones, as it ushered us in the new era of Ice Cream Sandwich – the Android OS version that reinvented the platform and aspired it to a whole new level. Of course, almost all new Android phones nowadays come out with ICS, and the Galaxy S III is probably the brightest example at the moment. Being the successor of last year's hit Galaxy S II, the Galaxy S III has yet to prove that it is the ultimate ...]]>ReviewsMon, 21 May 2012 09:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus_id3040/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/All-Sony-tablets-are-expected-to-be-updated-to-Android-4.0-by-the-end-of-May_id30372Well people, there’s good news in the fact that Sony confirmed that every single one of its tablets will be getting an over-the-air update to the beloved and most up-to-date version of the platform by the end of May. Specifically, it means that all tablets in ALL regions will be getting it...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 08:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/All-Sony-tablets-are-expected-to-be-updated-to-Android-4.0-by-the-end-of-May_id30372/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus_id3039Since the launch of the HTC Nexus One the Nexus line is what all Android phones have been measured against. The flagship Nexus represents Android in its purist form: the latest software directly from Google. Currently that flagship device is the Galaxy Nexus, the launch device for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich that hit Verizon’s shelves and LTE network in November. With an impending launch of their own LTE network Sprint has brought the latest Nexus to their lineup as well, but will the flagship Android device be the flagship phone for the pin dropping network? Not if HTC has anything to say about it with the latest member of the EVO family, the EVO 4G LTE. Read on to see how these competing devices compare.]]>ReviewsMon, 21 May 2012 07:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus_id3039/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Giveaway-Asus-Transfomer-Pad-300-with-keyboard-dock-Jambox-Speaker-and-Logitech-game-controller-2_id30250NVIDIA is organizing the 1st ever TegraZone Player's Choice Awards - an initiative that allows you to vote for your favorite Tegra-optimized game and win a brand new ASUS Transformer Pad 300, as well as some other gaming gadgets, in the process...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 06:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Giveaway-Asus-Transfomer-Pad-300-with-keyboard-dock-Jambox-Speaker-and-Logitech-game-controller-2_id30250/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-popular-Android-apps-and-their-alternatives_id30369One reason that you gotta love Android for is its broad app availability, meaning that in order to accomplish a given task, be it to keep an eye on your Facebook updates, surf the web, or make a video chat over the internet, there is more than a single app to do that. That is why we thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to 10 alternatives to popular Android applications and features...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 05:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-popular-Android-apps-and-their-alternatives_id30369/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/First-design-comparison-shots-and-sample-images-from-the-Sony-Xperia-GX-13MP-camera-appear_id30363The pics, which are of the photographer's Xperia arc sitting next to the Xperia GX display, and of the room insides, are taken with a non-final unit, which still had some kinks to be ironed out, says the person who took the shots, so the final firmware results are probably going to look different. Still, in these low-light conditions the camera performs pretty well, without excessive noise or softness, so we can't wait for the retail shots...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 03:50:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/First-design-comparison-shots-and-sample-images-from-the-Sony-Xperia-GX-13MP-camera-appear_id30363/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Olympic-Edition-coming-to-the-UK_id30362The 2012 London Summer Olympics are right around the corner, and you know that Samsung is an official spoonsor. Combine those two facts, and you shouldn’t be too surprised to see…]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 03:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Olympic-Edition-coming-to-the-UK_id30362/commentsPhone Arena