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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/Yahoo-launches-Axis-its-new-mobile-browser-that-is-also-a-search-tool_id30513Yahoo is entering the tough and competitive mobile browser business with Yahoo Axis which wil be available later tonight from the Apple App Store; the browser is also being offered as a plug-in for IE, Safari, Firefox and Chrome...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 22:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Yahoo-launches-Axis-its-new-mobile-browser-that-is-also-a-search-tool_id30513/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Two-versions-of-the-Apple-iPhone-being-tested-says-report-both-with-3.999-inch-screen_id30511According to 9to5Mac, Apple is currently testing two different versions of the Apple iPhone, both said to have a screen coming in at a hair under 4 inches; there is also talk about iOS 6 containing a sixth row of icons on the home screen of the iconic smartphone...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 17:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Two-versions-of-the-Apple-iPhone-being-tested-says-report-both-with-3.999-inch-screen_id30511/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Stolen-iPhone-records-thiefs-cruise-ship-adventures-for-all-to-see_id30501Apparently smartphone thieves aren't the sharpest tools in the shed...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 13:38:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Stolen-iPhone-records-thiefs-cruise-ship-adventures-for-all-to-see_id30501/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-Samsung-CEO-level-talks-fail-to-produce-any-agreements_id30493According to the Korea Times, that CEO-level meeting between Apple and Samsung ordered by California Judge Lucy Koh ended up producing nothing in the way of any agreements that would help both sides reach a settlement over their patent battles...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 12:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-Samsung-CEO-level-talks-fail-to-produce-any-agreements_id30493/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/IBM-headquarters-is-a-Siri-free-zone_id30489If you have a question for Siri, you better ask it outside of IBM’s territory because the digital assistant out of Cupertino is banned on their turf. MIT’s Technology Review got a chance to sit down with IBM chief information officer Jeanetter Horan to talk about...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 11:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/IBM-headquarters-is-a-Siri-free-zone_id30489/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-Search-app-for-iOS-gets-major-overhaul_id30491The Google Search app has been completely redesigned for its 2.0 update, bringing better performance and a "more beautiful" design to iPhone users...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 10:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-Search-app-for-iOS-gets-major-overhaul_id30491/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/8-in-10-mobile-banking-apps-are-flawed-security-expert-suggests_id30483Neal O'Farrell is the executive director of Identity Theft Council – a San Francisco-based non-profit that specializes in providing support to victims of identity theft. And during the San Francisco Small Business Week, he gave a speech that might get anyone who uses a mobile banking app a bit worried. That is because according to O'Farrell, 8 in 10 mobile banking applications are flawed as they do not provide adequate protection of user data...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 09:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/8-in-10-mobile-banking-apps-are-flawed-security-expert-suggests_id30483/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/news/Apples-Jony-Ive-says-current-projects-are-their-most-important-so-far-talks-Apple-design_id30475Today is Sir Jonathan Ive day, as Apple's head of design will receive knighthood for the creation of the iPod, iPhone, iPad and the MacBook Air, to name a few examples you might have heard about. He gave a thorough interview how the British design school he graduated from is still influencing his design decisions, 20 years after he moved to California to work for Apple...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 05:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apples-Jony-Ive-says-current-projects-are-their-most-important-so-far-talks-Apple-design_id30475/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/Griffins-Crayola-Case-Creator-adds-a-hint-of-personalization-to-the-iPhone_id30461Essentially, it’s a protective case and app combo allows your children to produce one-of-a-kind and unique cases for your iPhone. At heart, it’s a clear protective hard shell case that’ll no doubt keep your iPhone in pristine condition, but at the same time, you can actually show off your kid’s artwork...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 15:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Griffins-Crayola-Case-Creator-adds-a-hint-of-personalization-to-the-iPhone_id30461/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Hulu-Plus-app-for-iOS-now-offers-support-for-Retina-displays-and-AirPlay-mirroring_id30458With version 2.5 of the Hulu Plus app for iOS, users are treated with an extended amount of new features such as support for the iPad’s shiny new Retina display. So yeah, videos are going to look a tad bit sharper than before – though, it won’t actually increase the video stream resolution...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 14:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Hulu-Plus-app-for-iOS-now-offers-support-for-Retina-displays-and-AirPlay-mirroring_id30458/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Apple-Store-in-Paris-to-open-Friday_id30444This Friday, Apple will open its 11th retail store in France when the door opens on a new Paris location which will be the third Apple Store in the city; while most of Apple's stores in European capitals are in historical buildings, the new Paris store will be in an upscale shopping center...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 12:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Apple-Store-in-Paris-to-open-Friday_id30444/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/TiVo-Stream-enables-iOS-devices-to-stream-content-from-TiVo-boxes-later-this-summer_id30443At the 2012 NCTA Cable Show, which opened today in Boston, TiVo made some news as they announced two specific devices coming to consumers. First and foremost is an IP-based set-top box that can send TiVo content to other televisions in a household, but the more important gadget to us all...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 11:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/TiVo-Stream-enables-iOS-devices-to-stream-content-from-TiVo-boxes-later-this-summer_id30443/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/Apples-chief-executive-Tim-Cook-is-the-best-paid-CEO-of-2011_id30437Apple’s chief executive officer Tim Cook has one of the toughest jobs in tech by being the successor to Steve Jobs. So far, he’s done a tremendous job from what we can see…]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 09:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apples-chief-executive-Tim-Cook-is-the-best-paid-CEO-of-2011_id30437/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-prepare-jailbroken-iPhone-for-Absinthe-2.0-release_id30402With the seemingly imminent release of Absinthe 2.0, many users are asking what method will best prepare their iPhone and iPads running 5.x for upgrade and jaulbreak...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 09:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-prepare-jailbroken-iPhone-for-Absinthe-2.0-release_id30402/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-says-its-new-smartphone-designs-now-part-of-a-5-year-plan-not-affected-by-Apples-lawsuits_id30430"Our change in smartphone design is part of a five-year plan, not a sudden turn-around," claims an executive. He reiterated once again that the soapy shape of the Galaxy S III has been decided on after trying out hundreds of possible scenarios (and sticking with the home key in the last minute, we hear). Well, if those Galaxy S line designs are part of a 5-year plan, we are curious what's in it for next year...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 08:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-says-its-new-smartphone-designs-now-part-of-a-5-year-plan-not-affected-by-Apples-lawsuits_id30430/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/New-iPhone-to-come-with-a-3.95-inch-640x1136-pixel-screen-new-connectors_id30427We don’t know whether there’s a direct correlation between Apple’s stock price being on an upward run and the spike in iPhone rumors, but…]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 07:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-iPhone-to-come-with-a-3.95-inch-640x1136-pixel-screen-new-connectors_id30427/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Cuboid-for-iPhone-and-iPad-serves-a-mind-bending-challenge-to-the-puzzle-game-fan_id30423Like puzzle games? Have an iPhone? Then here is a title that you might get addicted to, should you give it a shot – Cuboid. If the name sounds familiar, that may be because the game rose to fame through the PlayStation Network, yet now it can be played on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 4.3 or later...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 05:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Cuboid-for-iPhone-and-iPad-serves-a-mind-bending-challenge-to-the-puzzle-game-fan_id30423/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Studies-show-kids-learn-much-faster-with-apps-researchers-on-the-fence-about-long-term-effects_id30419Tablets in general and the iPad in particular are a fairly recent phenomenon as widespread devices for consuming or interacting with information. Studies that examine the long-term effect on kids cognitive abilities when using a smartphone or tablet apps take 3-5 years to complete, and the iPad has hardly been around that long...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 03:22:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Studies-show-kids-learn-much-faster-with-apps-researchers-on-the-fence-about-long-term-effects_id30419/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Italian-designers-would-make-beautiful-iPhones-Antonio-De-Rosa-edition_id30414Antonio De Rosa from ADR Studio is no stranger to iPhone mockups that we wish Cupertino could translate into the real thing. His renders are so detailed, that he even makes mockups of the way Apple's website would look with them. They are complete with even the catchphrases Apple might use for the new features and materials in the next iPhone(s), like "Liquid Metal, Solid Dreams"...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 02:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Italian-designers-would-make-beautiful-iPhones-Antonio-De-Rosa-edition_id30414/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Apple-iPad-app-serves-German-beer-on-tap_id30410Sure, the Apple iPad can do amazing things, but magically turning into a keg of German beer?; check out this video of a magician in Germany as he shows off what would probably be the App Stores' top app if it were real...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 00:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Apple-iPad-app-serves-German-beer-on-tap_id30410/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Study-Apple-still-worlds-top-brand_id30411The annual BrandZ survey conducted by Millward Brown shows that Apple remains on the top of the list of most valuable brand names, a list dominated by tech firms; the names are listed in order of the value of each company based on market capitalization...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 21:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Study-Apple-still-worlds-top-brand_id30411/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Music-Unlimited-app-now-available-for-your-Apple-iPhone-unless-you-live-in-the-States_id30390As expected, Sony has launched its Music Unlimited client for the Apple iPhone although it is not yet available in the U.S. Apple App Store; the streaming music service can be found in the App Store of countries like Canada and New Zealand...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 19:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Music-Unlimited-app-now-available-for-your-Apple-iPhone-unless-you-live-in-the-States_id30390/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-joining-the-display-supplier-club-for-next-iPhone_id30405New reports suggest that Sony will be joining Sharp Corp, Toshiba Mobile Display, and LG Display Co as the 4th supplier of “in-cell” displays for Apple’s next generation...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 17:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-joining-the-display-supplier-club-for-next-iPhone_id30405/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/iDrum-is-an-iOS-accessory-that-doesnt-make-much-sense_id30404Dream Cheeky is gearing up to release an accessory for iOS devices. The iDrum, as it’s called, will make its debut on May 31, 2012 and is available for pre-order now. The iDrum is a...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 16:33:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/iDrum-is-an-iOS-accessory-that-doesnt-make-much-sense_id30404/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Kodak-loses-another-patent-battle-to-RIM---Apple_id30400Preliminary findings from the ITC have come back regarding patent 218. As a refresher, U.S. Patent No. 6,292,218 is for an “electronic camera for initiating capture of still images while previewing motion images..]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 15:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Kodak-loses-another-patent-battle-to-RIM---Apple_id30400/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Report-says-new-Apple-production-line-to-cost-Foxconn-210-million_id30384China Daily says that contract manufacturer Foxconn is about to write a check for $210 million for a new Huai'an production line dedicated to churning out the Apple iPhone and/or the Apple iPad; construction on the line is expecxted to start in October...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 10:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Report-says-new-Apple-production-line-to-cost-Foxconn-210-million_id30384/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-sends-out-letter-to-neighbors-of-its-future-spaceship-HQ_id30382Ever since Steve Jobs pitched the idea of building a new futuristic headquarters that he described as looking like a spaceship, we’ve caught little details about the expansion here and there, such as plans for...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 09:49:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-sends-out-letter-to-neighbors-of-its-future-spaceship-HQ_id30382/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apples-iPhone-3GS-to-live-its-second-life-in-emerging-markets_id30380Apple has a unique strategy in smartphones - with just one high-end model, it didn’t really have much to offer for customers looking for cheaper devices... until now…]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 09:29:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apples-iPhone-3GS-to-live-its-second-life-in-emerging-markets_id30380/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-what-iPhone-apps-and-web-pages-would-look-like-on-a-4-inch-screen_id30346We've been hearing the rumors that the next iPhone will sport a 4 inch or larger screen. Overdrivedesign.com has posted mockups as to what web pages and apps would look like on a rumored 4 inch display...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 08:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-what-iPhone-apps-and-web-pages-would-look-like-on-a-4-inch-screen_id30346/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Completely-redesigned-new-iPhone-not-to-be-affected-by-28nm-chip-shortages_id30373A “completely redesigned body style” and a 28nm chip despite shortages for other companies - that’s what the next iPhone should bring…]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 07:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Completely-redesigned-new-iPhone-not-to-be-affected-by-28nm-chip-shortages_id30373/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-why-Apples-iPhone-charger-is-so-expensive_id30371Ever wondered why something as small and as simple as the iPhone charger can cost around $30? You’re, of course, right to notice it’s small, but it’s not as simple as it looks…]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 07:21:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-why-Apples-iPhone-charger-is-so-expensive_id30371/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Impressive-gameplay-video-of-upcoming-Infinity-Blade-Dungeons-leaks-out_id30367The new Infinity Blade: Dungeons is a game you might not want to miss - it brings a totally new perspective to the hack and slash series and we mean this literally…]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 04:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Impressive-gameplay-video-of-upcoming-Infinity-Blade-Dungeons-leaks-out_id30367/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Taxi-Magic-app-is-a-new-way-to-hail-a-cab-but-how-well-does-it-work_id30329Taxi Magic, an app from RideCharge, has been available across almost all mobile platforms for several years now. We decided to put it to the test and see just how well it really works...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 02:49:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Taxi-Magic-app-is-a-new-way-to-hail-a-cab-but-how-well-does-it-work_id30329/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsungs-JK-Shin-claims-big-gap-in-the-patent-war-with-Apple-hopes-todays-sit-down-ends-in-cross-licensing_id30360JK Shin also said that shortages of the 4G radio chips that go into the latest smartphones are likely to continue until October, just as Qualcomm, which makes the bulk of those, predicted at its quarterly earning call not long ago...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 02:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsungs-JK-Shin-claims-big-gap-in-the-patent-war-with-Apple-hopes-todays-sit-down-ends-in-cross-licensing_id30360/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/American-Express-enhances-its-My-Offers-program-with-an-improved-iPhone-app_id30321American Express has had a long history of offering exclusive deals to their card members through various social media outlets, but now the company is taking the idea to a new level by integrating the offers directly into its iPhone Application...]]>NewsSun, 20 May 2012 16:50:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/American-Express-enhances-its-My-Offers-program-with-an-improved-iPhone-app_id30321/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-attacks-Apple-experts-as-slavishly-following-Apples-cult-like-status_id30354A paragraph from a motion filed by Samsung in a California court case attacks Apple's experts for casting aside legal principals in favor of slavish adoration of the Cupertino based company's cult-like existance; one particular expert refers to the late Steve Jobs as "St. Eve"...]]>NewsSun, 20 May 2012 12:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-attacks-Apple-experts-as-slavishly-following-Apples-cult-like-status_id30354/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/SmokedbyWindowsPhone-takes-over-the-city-of-Toronto_id30353Trying to win $100, challengers with their trusty BlackBerry handsets, Android smartphones and Apple iPhones tried to execute a specific task before it could be completed by a Windows Phone model; in most cases the challengers were SmokedbyWindowsPhone...]]>NewsSun, 20 May 2012 02:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/SmokedbyWindowsPhone-takes-over-the-city-of-Toronto_id30353/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Wahoo-Fitness-Blue-HR-hands-on_id30348Dubbed as the world’s first Bluetooth Smart heart rate monitor, the Blue HR is worn around your chest, where two strips on both sides of the device monitors your heart rate. Thanks to its adjustable straps, it’s able to stay firmly in place, even after a sweaty workout session...]]>NewsSat, 19 May 2012 20:33:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Wahoo-Fitness-Blue-HR-hands-on_id30348/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Griffin-HELO-TC-Assualt-hands-on_id30347First and foremost, the Griffin HELO TC Assault is compatible to work with both Android and iOS devices. However, it requires us to use the included IR adapter, which requires 4 AAA batteries in order to work. And to tell you the truth, it doesn't help when they're not included with the packaging...]]>NewsSat, 19 May 2012 20:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Griffin-HELO-TC-Assualt-hands-on_id30347/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/3G-FaceTime-may-be-a-reality-very-soon_id30314If you and your family live in an Apple household, there is no denying that Apple’s FaceTime is a very cool feature. Unfortunately, even though it works on the iPad 2 and iPhone 4 and up, you have to be on a Wi-Fi connection to use it...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 14:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/3G-FaceTime-may-be-a-reality-very-soon_id30314/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/For-iTunes-jailbreak-is-equal-to-a-curse-word_id30301Jailbreak is a word meaning little for the general public, but often equal to freedom for hackers and nerds. To Apple? It’s as bad as a dirty word…]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 09:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/For-iTunes-jailbreak-is-equal-to-a-curse-word_id30301/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5-accessories-to-connect-a-smartphone-or-tablet-to-your-TV_id30297We've all been there, lounging on the couch with our phone or tablet, and wishing we could stream videos from the internal storage, Netflix, YouTube and so on to the largest screen in the house right in front of us. It is not a seamless task, as there are no universal standards yet, both for doing it with a cable or wirelessly, but there are some accessories out there that make it possible...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 09:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-accessories-to-connect-a-smartphone-or-tablet-to-your-TV_id30297/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Apple-iPhone-4S_id3038Always a difficult decision, choosing between the latest and greatest Android phone or the latest and greatest iPhone is a problem that every smartphone user faces at one point or another. Having both the Samsung Galaxy S III and Apple iPhone 4S here with us, we thought that we absolutely have to pit these two ambitious guys against each other in order to make it easier for you to determine if you are more of a Galaxy S or iPhone user...]]>ReviewsFri, 18 May 2012 08:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Apple-iPhone-4S_id3038/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/RIM-and-Motorola-submit-revised-nano-SIM-card-standard-that-is-80-Apples-design-but-the-tray_id30291RIM and Motorola, with Nokia conspicuously missing, submitted an overhauled design that incorporates 80% of what Apple wants, but adds a notch to the nano-SIM, which will allow users to pop it in and out by pushing, instead of requiring Apple's tray to insert. Whether this new design that combines the best of both worlds will be approved, however, remains to be decided on May 31, when ETSI will gather to vote again on the latest nano-SIM proposals...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 04:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/RIM-and-Motorola-submit-revised-nano-SIM-card-standard-that-is-80-Apples-design-but-the-tray_id30291/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-giving-you-100-trade-in-credit-towards-a-new-iPhone-4S_id30290Here’s a juicy rumor that might make you wait a couple of days if you plan on getting a Sprint iPhone 4S - beginning May 18th, Sprint will offer at least a $100 trade-in credit for iPhones…]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 04:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-giving-you-100-trade-in-credit-towards-a-new-iPhone-4S_id30290/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Woz-calls-for-a-more-open-Apple-likes-Googles-openness_id30287If you look at Apple today, the first word that comes to the mind to describe the company for many is “closed” as in closed ecosystem, and as in the opposite to open…]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 03:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Woz-calls-for-a-more-open-Apple-likes-Googles-openness_id30287/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Steve-Jobs-worked-closely-on-the-2012-iPhone-with-a-larger-screen-also-dreamt-of-iCar-and-iYacht_id30284Apple's co-founder has worked on iPhone 6 up until his passing away in October of last year, and had a key role in developing it. Just like we wrote last year as far back as April, the next iPhone has been in the works way before the iPhone 4S was announced even, which explains why the rumors about the metal chassis, larger screen size and LTE connectivity were not at all what was unveiled with the iPhone 4 refresh - they were actually rumors about the work on the 2012 iPhone...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 02:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Steve-Jobs-worked-closely-on-the-2012-iPhone-with-a-larger-screen-also-dreamt-of-iCar-and-iYacht_id30284/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Windows-Phone-may-have-more-market-share-than-iPhone...-in-China_id30277We've been seeing a pretty interesting trend in the recent numbers from around the world - Windows Phone is starting to gain traction, just not in the US. A little while ago, we saw that Windows Phone gained market share in the UK, and now it looks to be doing the same in the world's largest market: China...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 20:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Windows-Phone-may-have-more-market-share-than-iPhone...-in-China_id30277/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-to-clean-up-its-act-by-switching-to-renewable-energy_id30273After several protests lead by Greenpeace including releasing black balloons inside the 5th Ave. store and even chaining themselves to train tracks used to transport coal, Apple has finally responded to the outcry against its use of coal to power its data centers...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 16:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-to-clean-up-its-act-by-switching-to-renewable-energy_id30273/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-iPhone-apps-to-have-on-a-deserted-island_id30271Here's a challenge: let's say that in an alternate universe, you are now stuck on a deserted island. There are tropical fruits to eat, a nearby spring provides fresh water, and Mr Sun's heat ensures you don't have to worry much about warm clothing. Also, you have a magical iPhone with a battery that never runs out and an always available Wi-Fi connection. However, 10 iPhone apps are all you are allowed to get. Which ones would they be?...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 14:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-iPhone-apps-to-have-on-a-deserted-island_id30271/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/The-Weather-Channel-overhauls-its-iPhone-app-the-bad-weather-forecast-looks-better-now_id30257The Weather Channel is probably one of the most popular places to check for the most comprehensive weather forecast, but even if it’s all rain, gloom and doom…]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 08:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-Weather-Channel-overhauls-its-iPhone-app-the-bad-weather-forecast-looks-better-now_id30257/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/7.85-inch-LCD-screens-ready-for-production-for-an-iPad-Mini_id30252If you haven’t had enough of imaginary Apple products, now after the rumored 4-inch iPhone strikes another whisper about the elusive iPad Mini…]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 07:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/7.85-inch-LCD-screens-ready-for-production-for-an-iPad-Mini_id30252/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Engineer-behind-iPhone-comes-up-with-an-easy-way-to-make-your-home-appliances-smart_id30251You might have heard that what comes after the smartphone revolution is smart everything - our futuristic dream world comes with home appliances hooked up to the Internet…]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 04:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Engineer-behind-iPhone-comes-up-with-an-easy-way-to-make-your-home-appliances-smart_id30251/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Rumor-about-4-inch-screen-on-new-iPhone-gains-more-weight_id30247The next iPhone will have a 4-inch screen - we’ve heard it yesterday and we’ve heard it last year from all kinds of sources, but now both the Wall Street Journal and Reuters agree…]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 03:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Rumor-about-4-inch-screen-on-new-iPhone-gains-more-weight_id30247/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-scales-back-iPhone-production-ramps-up-iPad_id30227Apple may already be starting to scale back production of iPhones in anticipation of its next device, which is expected to debut in the fall. According to Shaw Wu, an analyst with...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 11:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-scales-back-iPhone-production-ramps-up-iPad_id30227/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/US-smartphone-users-have-41-apps-in-2012-up-from-32-last-year_id30223US smartphone users are installing more applications on average on their smartphone, as the popularity of smart handsets itself is growing in 2012…]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 10:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/US-smartphone-users-have-41-apps-in-2012-up-from-32-last-year_id30223/commentsPhone Arena