http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. 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/Google-Maps-for-mobile-to-get-Zagat-integration-dynamic-rerouting-and-more_id43083Well, what do you know - it turns out that not only the desktop version of Google Maps is getting new features. During the Google I/O conference, Google gave everyone a sneak peek preview of some new features coming to Google Maps for mobile...]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 13:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-Maps-for-mobile-to-get-Zagat-integration-dynamic-rerouting-and-more_id43083/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-announces-Google-Play-Games-Services-with-cross-platform-gaming_id43071We had heard that Google was working on a platform called Google Play Games, and the official announcement has been made. The platform comes in the form of a number of new APIs under the heading of Google Play Games Services, and it will offer all of the features that we came to expect based on various APK teardowns, but the real surprise is that Google is releasing the APIs for iOS and the web as well for true cross-platform gaming...]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 11:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-announces-Google-Play-Games-Services-with-cross-platform-gaming_id43071/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Meet-the-future-of-mobile-display-tech-Sharps-first-phone-and-7-tablet-with-Full-HD-IGZO-screens_id43047Now that the first phone and tablet with high-res IGZO panels are a fact, and presented as a part of the NTT DoCoMo summer portfolio, we know why this tech is touted as the future of LCD. First in line is the Sharp Aquos Phone Zeta, codenamed SH-06E...]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 07:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Meet-the-future-of-mobile-display-tech-Sharps-first-phone-and-7-tablet-with-Full-HD-IGZO-screens_id43047/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/It-is-time-for-manufacturers-to-provide-more-detail-about-available-storage-on-devices_id42892With just about every computing device purchased nowadays, it is generally accepted actual usable...]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 18:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/It-is-time-for-manufacturers-to-provide-more-detail-about-available-storage-on-devices_id42892/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Rumor-of-Verizon-Apple-iPhone-5-discount-suggests-new-model-is-coming_id42692According to reliable tipster evleaks, Verizon is going to be chopping $100 off the price of the Apple iPhone 5, dropping the price of the unit down to $99.99 with a signed two-year contract; the deal is expected to start sometime in the next week or two and considering that Big Red isn't known to have a problem selling the phone, could this be a way to clear out inventory before the next iteration of the device?...]]>NewsMon, 06 May 2013 14:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Rumor-of-Verizon-Apple-iPhone-5-discount-suggests-new-model-is-coming_id42692/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-apps-for-April-2013_id42492We pick only a handful of the best apps - ones that can really change your experience with a device, making it fuller and more meaningful…]]>NewsFri, 03 May 2013 10:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-apps-for-April-2013_id42492/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-games-for-April-2013_id42491Each month we pick the best games out of Android’s vast Google Play store and the Apple App Store, and in April we’ve had one of the releases in quite a while…]]>NewsWed, 01 May 2013 08:38:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-games-for-April-2013_id42491/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5-casual-racing-games-for-Android-and-iOS_id42484If there's a genre of video games that even women openly enjoy, it has to be racing games! Yep! And with the recent rise of casual gaming, what could be more popular than... casual racers? Interestingly, there are many "small" titles of this kind that are yet to make a name for themselves, but that's exactly why we've gathered here today...]]>NewsTue, 30 Apr 2013 07:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-casual-racing-games-for-Android-and-iOS_id42484/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apples-iOS-7-said-to-be-as-flat-as-Windows-Phone-with-a-lack-of-gloss-and-shine_id42460Those who have seen iOS 7 say that those used to Apple mobile OS are going to be a little shocked with the redesigned look, which is being compared to Windows Phone with its lack of gloss, shine and a flat appearance; also gone from Jony Ive's redesign of iOS is the skeuomorphism from earlier versions of iOS with iOS 7 codenamed Innsbruck, with new designs for all native apps...]]>NewsMon, 29 Apr 2013 17:35:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apples-iOS-7-said-to-be-as-flat-as-Windows-Phone-with-a-lack-of-gloss-and-shine_id42460/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-KDDI-documents-reveal-July-launch-fingerprint-scanner-and-13MP-camera-for-Apple-iPhone-5S_id42459While there have been numerous rumors related to the next iteration of the Apple iPhone, here is one that offers some documentation as leaked paperwork for Japanese carrier KDDI show that the carrier plans in accepting pre-orders for the Apple iPhone 5S starting June 20th with launch of the device starting in early July with a 13MP camera...]]>NewsMon, 29 Apr 2013 16:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-KDDI-documents-reveal-July-launch-fingerprint-scanner-and-13MP-camera-for-Apple-iPhone-5S_id42459/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Study-shows-display-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-trumps-its-predecessor-matches-the-Apple-iPhone-5_id42368DisplayMate conducted a test between the display on the Samsung Galaxy S4 with the one on the Samsung Galaxy S III and the panel on the Apple iPhone 5 and came to the conclusion that not only is the display on the new Samsung Android flagship model better than the one on its predecessor, it catches up to the one on the Apple iPhone 5...]]>NewsThu, 25 Apr 2013 19:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Study-shows-display-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-trumps-its-predecessor-matches-the-Apple-iPhone-5_id42368/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-may-announce-iOS-7-on-June-10-during-WWDC_id42305It has been almost one year since Apple officially announced iOS 6. The time seems right for a new major release to come, doesn't it? Well, it looks like that's what Apple has in tow for its 2013 Worldwide Developers Conference, which is set to kick off on June 10 with a preview of "new versions of iOS and OS X"...]]>NewsWed, 24 Apr 2013 08:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-may-announce-iOS-7-on-June-10-during-WWDC_id42305/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Tim-Cook-says-no-to-iPhone-with-larger-screen-says-there-are-too-many-trade-offs_id42292So, we were all expecting an iPhone with a bigger screen this year, but it looks like this may not happen, or at least that's the impression we get from Tim Cook's statement made during the company's fiscal Q2 conference call...]]>NewsWed, 24 Apr 2013 03:03:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Tim-Cook-says-no-to-iPhone-with-larger-screen-says-there-are-too-many-trade-offs_id42292/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Tim-Cook-hints-that-there-will-be-no-new-Apple-products-until-fall_id42272Apple reported a pretty solid quarter, despite the troubles with the stock price, but during the quarterly earnings call CEO Tim Cook hinted that the company would not be releasing any new products until the fall. So, it sounds like all of the rumors claiming that Apple would move to a faster release schedule may not be accurate...]]>NewsTue, 23 Apr 2013 18:22:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Tim-Cook-hints-that-there-will-be-no-new-Apple-products-until-fall_id42272/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-reports-better-than-expected-profit-for-Q2-raises-dividend-15_id42269Apple reported its second quarter earnings and came in nearly 10% above expectations with earnings per share of $10.09 which is 10% above Wall Street expectations, at the same time, the company raised its dividend to $3.05 for a 15% increase; Apple sold 37.4 million units of the Apple iPhone in the quarter...]]>NewsTue, 23 Apr 2013 15:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-reports-better-than-expected-profit-for-Q2-raises-dividend-15_id42269/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-iPhone-5S-and-cheaper-iPhone-coming-with-4-inch-screens-5S-delayed-due-to-problems-with-new-fingerprint-scanning-technology_id42259Apple may have delayed its next-generation iPhone, allegedly the iPhone 5S, because of issues with finding the right material that would not interfere with a fingerprint sensor..]]>NewsTue, 23 Apr 2013 09:29:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-iPhone-5S-and-cheaper-iPhone-coming-with-4-inch-screens-5S-delayed-due-to-problems-with-new-fingerprint-scanning-technology_id42259/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Leak-of-next-generation-Apple-iPad-rear-casing-again-shows-design-cues-from-the-Apple-iPad-mini_id42219Almost a week ago, we showed you a mold for a case that is allegedly made for the next iteration of the Apple iPad; on Monday a leaked photo of the rear casing for the tablet was revealed, which once again displays the design cues of the Apple iPad mini on the upcoming fifth-generation Apple tablet which will offer a thinner bezel and quite possibly be sporting an Apple A7X processor under the hood...]]>NewsMon, 22 Apr 2013 11:38:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leak-of-next-generation-Apple-iPad-rear-casing-again-shows-design-cues-from-the-Apple-iPad-mini_id42219/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/For-fun-best-Android-and-iPhone-apps-for-jokes-and-laughs_id42216You know the old adage that there is an app for everything, and this holds true for all sorts of apps for gags, jokes and laughs in general as well...]]>NewsMon, 22 Apr 2013 09:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/For-fun-best-Android-and-iPhone-apps-for-jokes-and-laughs_id42216/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/From-the-makers-of-Fruit-Ninja-comes-Fish-Out-Of-Water-heres-our-review_id42115Chances are that if you have a smartphone of some kind, you've played, or at least heard of Halfbrick studios' mobile games. This is the team of developers behind smashing hit titles like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, to name a few. Now, the guys are back with a brand new game called Fish Out Of Water, which aims to win our hearts with innovative, easy-to-grasp gameplay and cartoonish visuals, not to mention that the characters they've created look pretty darn cute! It didn't take us long before we hit that “Download” button, eager to take Fish Out Of Water for a spin!...]]>NewsFri, 19 Apr 2013 09:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/From-the-makers-of-Fruit-Ninja-comes-Fish-Out-Of-Water-heres-our-review_id42115/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Poll-results-Replaceable-battery-or-unibody-design---which-one-do-you-prefer_id42117The poll ran surprisingly tight, with slight preference - 1864 on 1703 votes - going to the flexible designs with a removable battery Samsung and LG are betting on. Of course, nobody can say those two are nailing it in the eye candy department like HTC, Sony and Nokia do with their unibody chassis, so it's a tradeoff like everything else in our mobile experience...]]>NewsFri, 19 Apr 2013 07:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Poll-results-Replaceable-battery-or-unibody-design---which-one-do-you-prefer_id42117/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Beyond-the-touchscreen-voice-gestures-Samsungs-mind-control_id42020Some say the touchscreen, as a direct contact method, is the last input paradigm mankind has reached on the quest for interaction with our gadgets, and, at least for the foreseable future, that seems to be true, barring the leaps and bound currently undergoing in voice and gesture navigation. Of course, we'd rather prefer an even more direct connection like mind control, but more on that later...]]>NewsThu, 18 Apr 2013 09:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Beyond-the-touchscreen-voice-gestures-Samsungs-mind-control_id42020/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Twitter-Music-goes-official-with-Rdio-and-Spotify-integration-iPhone-app-coming-today_id42071Rumors about Twitter launching a music service floated around for nearly a week now, and today the company has finally come out by officially announcing...]]>NewsThu, 18 Apr 2013 08:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Twitter-Music-goes-official-with-Rdio-and-Spotify-integration-iPhone-app-coming-today_id42071/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-apps-for-ordering-food-from-an-iPhone-or-Android-smartphone_id42068Craving for some noms? Too lazy to cook? Then here are some apps you should really give a try. These iPhone and Android apps are all made for ordering any kind of food you can imagine – anything from a steamy pepperoni pizza or a burger with fries to a juicy, grilled, mouthwatering tenderloin steak or a bento box full of yummy treats. Just place your order and go grab it yourself, or have it delivered to your door within an hour...]]>NewsThu, 18 Apr 2013 08:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-apps-for-ordering-food-from-an-iPhone-or-Android-smartphone_id42068/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-new-features-wed-like-to-see-in-iOS-7_id42022iOS is a wonderful platform, we all know that. However, even the unprecedented level of polish cannot prevent Apple's mobile operating system from looking somewhat stale...]]>NewsThu, 18 Apr 2013 02:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-new-features-wed-like-to-see-in-iOS-7_id42022/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Analyst-sees-delays-for-Apple-iPhone-5S-low-cost-iPhone-and-Apple-iPad-mini-2-stock-plunges_id42038Jefferies analyst Peter Misek says that Apple could have a couple of tough quarters coming with problems delaying production of the Apple iPhone 5S, the low cost Apple iPhone, and the next iteration of the Apple iPad mini; the analyst says that there is no chance that the Apple iPhone 6 will launch in calendar year 2013...]]>NewsWed, 17 Apr 2013 15:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Analyst-sees-delays-for-Apple-iPhone-5S-low-cost-iPhone-and-Apple-iPad-mini-2-stock-plunges_id42038/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Picture-of-alleged-Apple-iPhone-5S-motherboard-shows-A7-processor_id41912A person who allegedly works for Apple has taken a snapshot of what is supposedly the motherboard for the Apple iPhone 5S and there are quite a few Apple fans who are hoping that this is true because thetipster says to expect a quad-core A7 processor and 2GB of RAM on the device; the sender's IP comes back to Cupertino so there could be some truth to this...]]>NewsMon, 15 Apr 2013 10:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Picture-of-alleged-Apple-iPhone-5S-motherboard-shows-A7-processor_id41912/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Replaceable-battery-or-unibody-design---which-one-do-you-prefer_id41896We were wondering how many people actually would carry a spare charged battery with them at all times, and to what extent the presence of a sealed battery compartment in the latest unibody designs would hinder their purchasing decision towards those handsets...]]>NewsMon, 15 Apr 2013 05:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Replaceable-battery-or-unibody-design---which-one-do-you-prefer_id41896/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/WSJ-says-Microsoft-sourcing-parts-for-a-touch-screen-watch_id41879Considering that the smartwatch market is in its early days, there has been a lot of ink spilled on rumored offerings expected to be coming from Apple, Samsung, LG and now Microsoft; according to the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft is working with Asian component suppliers to design a touch screen watch that would compete with other smartwatches expected to hit the market in the next year or so...]]>NewsSun, 14 Apr 2013 23:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/WSJ-says-Microsoft-sourcing-parts-for-a-touch-screen-watch_id41879/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-says-first-day-Apple-iPhone-5-sales-were-huge-device-sold-like-Gangbusters_id41853Pointintg out that customers had been lining up at nearly all T-Mobile outlets, the carrier's CMO said that the launch of the Apple iPhone 5 on the nation's fourth largest carrier went like "gangbusters" as well it should have considering that demand for the device had built up over nearly six long years since the phone's 2007 launch on AT&T...]]>NewsSat, 13 Apr 2013 04:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-says-first-day-Apple-iPhone-5-sales-were-huge-device-sold-like-Gangbusters_id41853/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5-StarCraft-like-games-for-Android-iPhone-and-iPad_id41822"Additional supply depots required!" Who could forget those amazing memories we all have from playing Blizzard's cult game... Then again, there's not much use in getting lost in our memories, when we should live in the present, and guess what - the present allows us to play a bunch of cool strategy games right on our smartphones and tablets...]]>NewsFri, 12 Apr 2013 06:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-StarCraft-like-games-for-Android-iPhone-and-iPad_id41822/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Just-5-days-after-approving-it-Apple-pulls-AppGratis-from-the-App-Store_id41708Apple is always quick to talk up its approval process for apps submitted to the iTunes App Store, but that doesn't stop the company from making some odd moves after an app has slipped through. We've seen a few apps get pulled because they showed some form of "objectionable" content, even if the point of the app was to bring light to objectionable acts in our world. Then there are cases like that of AppGratis, which was approved by Apple, then removed from the App Store after just 5 days...]]>NewsTue, 09 Apr 2013 20:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Just-5-days-after-approving-it-Apple-pulls-AppGratis-from-the-App-Store_id41708/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-tactical-role-playing-games-for-the-iPad_id41615For those who happen to own any of the iPads out there, whether it's the fuller sized offering or its mini-sized sibling, there are no doubt plenty of titles in the tactical role-playing genre to choose from. Sure, you can go through several titles before finding one that really fits the bill, but we're...]]>NewsMon, 08 Apr 2013 12:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-tactical-role-playing-games-for-the-iPad_id41615/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-cool-smartphone-camera-accessories_id41637Smartphones are not just miniature computers within easy reach in your pocket at all times - they also have capable cameras that in many occasions can replace…]]>NewsMon, 08 Apr 2013 08:56:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-cool-smartphone-camera-accessories_id41637/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Moborobo-2.1.1-is-a-free-phone-and-tablet-manager-we-give-it-a-hands-on_id41578Ever had one of those moments when you try a great new app and say to yourself "Where has this been all along?" One such app - made for managing phones and tablets from a PC either over USB or wirelessly over Wi-Fi, is Moborobo, which we introduced you to not long ago. It is a powerful tool with lots of features, including data back-up and restore, application and file management, and many more. Best of all, it is available for download free of charge.]]>NewsFri, 05 Apr 2013 12:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Moborobo-2.1.1-is-a-free-phone-and-tablet-manager-we-give-it-a-hands-on_id41578/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-applies-for-patent-on-removable-touchscreen-laptop-displays-or-How-long-until-we-see-an-iPadBook-Air_id41561Basically, there are two different ways that Apple works. Apple will either take a device market that has fallen into the doldrums, and inject it with hype and excitement (see: MP3 players, smartphones, tablets), or Apple will look at how other companies are succeeding and do something similar, but with the extra Apple "magic" (read: marketing). Yesterday, Apple applied for a patent for a removable touchscreen laptop that we don't really expect to become a device, but it does point towards an important question: How long until we see an iPadBook Air?...]]>NewsFri, 05 Apr 2013 11:22:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-applies-for-patent-on-removable-touchscreen-laptop-displays-or-How-long-until-we-see-an-iPadBook-Air_id41561/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-apps-for-March-2013_id41445In March we saw a lot of new apps appear on both Google Play and Apple’s App Store, but only some of them truly deserve your time and attention...]]>NewsFri, 05 Apr 2013 06:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-apps-for-March-2013_id41445/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-Innovation-Showcase-highlights-some-projects-in-development-over-at-AT-T-Labs-Research_id41549Checking out the various exhibitors on hand, all of which are somehow associated with AT&T Labs Research, we found quite a few interesting apps and services that are currently being developed – and of course, they're mobile related in some way. In fact, some of them are currently...]]>NewsThu, 04 Apr 2013 22:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-Innovation-Showcase-highlights-some-projects-in-development-over-at-AT-T-Labs-Research_id41549/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-games-for-March-2013_id41446Android continued catching up in great titles, and now has one of the most acclaimed iPhone games, God of Blades. But not just that...]]>NewsThu, 04 Apr 2013 06:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-games-for-March-2013_id41446/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-iPhone-apps-youll-need-for-moving_id41429Needless to say, moving itself is a timely and calculated event that requires a ton of pre-planning so you're not left scurrying at the last moment to get things done. Well folks, we're getting down and dirty with a few apps that we feel does justice for the big occasion – with minimal hassle...]]>NewsMon, 01 Apr 2013 20:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-iPhone-apps-youll-need-for-moving_id41429/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/What-the-future-holds-for-smartphone-cameras_id41338Smartphone cameras have improved tremendously over the years. From devices that were used only in last-resort situations, our handsets are quickly replacing point and shoot…]]>NewsFri, 29 Mar 2013 11:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/What-the-future-holds-for-smartphone-cameras_id41338/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/6-way-blind-camera-comparison-the-results_id41342Okay, guys, teasing time is over. Today we're revealing the results from our latest blind camera comparison, as well as the identities of all the smartphones that were used. A big "thank you" goes to everyone who cast their vote, and a 5 internets prize goes to those eagle-eyed few who named the handsets correctly in the comments! Perhaps you're all wondering which device we attached the mysterious Phone #4 moniker to. After all, that's the smartphone that got most of you guys' votes – in all three categories, for that matter...]]>NewsFri, 29 Mar 2013 11:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/6-way-blind-camera-comparison-the-results_id41342/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Screen-Comparison-Galaxy-S4-vs-iPhone-5-vs-Xperia-Z-vs-One-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Lumia-920_id3286The Galaxy S4 – the hottest Android smartphone right now... We're so happy that we had the chance to check this guy out early on! Not only did we enjoy it, but we also managed to get a lot of content done for you guys. One of the things we decided is worth checking out was how the brilliant 5" 1080p Super AMOLED screen compared against the other best screens currently available. You know, the usual suspects like the iPhone 5, Lumia 920, One and so on. Well, let us tell you this – the Samsung has done a wonderful job with the GS4's screen, although there's still room for improvement...]]>ReviewsThu, 28 Mar 2013 09:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Screen-Comparison-Galaxy-S4-vs-iPhone-5-vs-Xperia-Z-vs-One-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Lumia-920_id3286/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Giveaway-iPhone-5-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-and-iPhone-4S_id41198Hold on to your rabbit's foot, go find some of them four-leaf clovers, and make sure you have a horseshoe nearby! It is time for another super-awesome giveaway hosted by PhoneArena in partnership with RadioShack. Here's what we're giving away...]]>NewsWed, 27 Mar 2013 10:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Giveaway-iPhone-5-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-and-iPhone-4S_id41198/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-5-monthly-plan-comparison-T-Mobile-vs-AT-T-Verizon-and-Sprint_id41270So, you're planning on getting a T-Mobile iPhone 5, eh? Good choice! That's not only because the iPhone is among the best smartphones out there, but also because you'll be able to pair it with a very affordable monthly service plan – unlimited minutes, text messages and data for $70 per month is quite a deal, no matter how we slice and dice it. How does that stack up to the competition's offerings? Well, that's what we're about to find out...]]>NewsWed, 27 Mar 2013 09:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-5-monthly-plan-comparison-T-Mobile-vs-AT-T-Verizon-and-Sprint_id41270/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-Apple-iPhone-5-hands-on_id41256So what's there to say about this one? Well people, there's nothing major with the design, since you know, it's the same iPhone 5 we all know and love on the outside. In fact, there's nothing that we can visually see that's different – aside for the obvious T-Mobile name that's occupying the top...]]>NewsTue, 26 Mar 2013 17:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-Apple-iPhone-5-hands-on_id41256/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-iPhone-5-is-now-official-launch-date-is-April-12th-for-99_id41248T-Mobile has finally announced that it will carry the latest iPhone 5 starting from April 12th with an on-contract price of $99…]]>NewsTue, 26 Mar 2013 10:49:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-iPhone-5-is-now-official-launch-date-is-April-12th-for-99_id41248/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-iPhone-camera-apps-advanced-photo-retouch-and-manipulation_id41129The iPhone is a small computer in your pocket, but can it replace Photoshop? Stay with us as we explore the best advanced photo editors for iOS with supports for layers, masks and all bells and whistles...]]>NewsSun, 24 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-iPhone-camera-apps-advanced-photo-retouch-and-manipulation_id41129/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-iPhone-camera-apps-filters-and-vintage_id41127The Apple iPhone gave the start to the smartphone revolution nearly six years ago, and with time it slowly evolved to be more than just a terrific device for accessing the web...]]>NewsSat, 23 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-iPhone-camera-apps-filters-and-vintage_id41127/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-pictures-of-Apple-iPhone-5S-home-button-show-no-fingerprint-scanner_id41137Leaked pictures of what is alleged to be the home button for the Apple iPhone 5S shows some resemblance to the part used on the Apple iPhone 5, but has different connectors and circuitry with a serial number close to the part used onthe iPhone 5, there is a good chance that is happens to be the legitimate home button for the next Apple smartphone...]]>NewsFri, 22 Mar 2013 13:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-pictures-of-Apple-iPhone-5S-home-button-show-no-fingerprint-scanner_id41137/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-iPhone-camera-apps-camera-replacement_id41121The iPhone is not a simple smartphone - it is the world’s most popular camera. Yet as a simple device with an almost fully automatic camera, photo enthusiasts crave more control…]]>NewsFri, 22 Mar 2013 10:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-iPhone-camera-apps-camera-replacement_id41121/commentsPhone Arena