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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/The-best-new-dual-SIM-Android-phones_id43343If you want to take advantage of two good carrier plans at once, use one number for family and friends and another for work, or simply can't resist that great new data plan, but your contract still has mileage left in it, a decent dual SIM phone might come to the rescue, and, with Android, you don't have to sacrifice on apps and features anymore, too...]]>NewsFri, 24 May 2013 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-best-new-dual-SIM-Android-phones_id43343/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/The-forbidden-fruit-here-are-7-great-Android-apps-that-Google-does-not-allow-on-Play-store_id42978Google might have a mind-boggling 700 000 applications in its Android Play store, but you just won’t find certain apps there…]]>NewsTue, 14 May 2013 02:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-forbidden-fruit-here-are-7-great-Android-apps-that-Google-does-not-allow-on-Play-store_id42978/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-great-personalization-apps-for-Android_id42939Bored of the stock look of your Android smartphone or tablet? Want to make it truly yours by adapting its interface to your liking? Well, you've landed at the right web page! There are tons of customization apps at the Google Play store and here we've listed ten of the coolest ones that are available. We're talking about pretty live wallpapers, useful widgets, custom launchers, apps for editing your device's notification settings, and more. Best of all, the apps we've selected are free of charge...]]>NewsMon, 13 May 2013 02:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-great-personalization-apps-for-Android_id42939/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-best-things-to-do-with-an-old-smartphone_id42857Chances are that you have an old phone or two collecting dust, forgotten in a drawer somewhere around your house. We all do. Surely this can't be the best way to treat old, unused, and obsolete electronics, can it? Of course not...]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 04:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-best-things-to-do-with-an-old-smartphone_id42857/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-text-to-speech-TTS-engine-apps-for-Android-no-more-robotalk_id42773Fed up with Android's default Stephen Hawking-style speech synthesizer routine, if it's preloaded at all? There are much more natural alternatives in the Play Store - some even emotional, some even free, so check out the roundup inside...]]>NewsWed, 08 May 2013 09:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-text-to-speech-TTS-engine-apps-for-Android-no-more-robotalk_id42773/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Cool-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-cases_id42684The Samsung Galaxy S4 might well beat the HTC One and challenge the Apple iPhone 5 to become the best selling smartphone this year, but…]]>NewsMon, 06 May 2013 07:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Cool-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-cases_id42684/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/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/10-wireless-charging-pads-for-Qi-enabled-smartphones_id42201There was a time when wireless charging was only talked about, but rarely ever implemented in consumer products. Today, there's a growing list of smartphones you can charge without plugging them into an outlet – smartphones like the Google Nexus 4, Nokia Lumia 920, HTC Windows Phone 8X, and more. But in order to do that, you need a special accessory, namely a Qi-compatible charging pad. Here we've listed 10 of them – 10 wireless charging pads for smartphones that support the Qi standard. Check them out and pick your favorite!...]]>NewsMon, 22 Apr 2013 04:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-wireless-charging-pads-for-Qi-enabled-smartphones_id42201/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/Been-thinking-about-cloud-storage--Check-out-the-deals-from-these-lesser-known-providers_id41990While Dropbox, SkyDrive, iCloud and Google Drive may be the first services you think of when it comes to cloud storage...]]>NewsWed, 17 Apr 2013 02:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Been-thinking-about-cloud-storage--Check-out-the-deals-from-these-lesser-known-providers_id41990/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5-call-recorder-apps-for-Android_id41960Recording your phone conversations might prove to be a rather useful feature in many circumstances, and we are not even talking about ransom demands here, rather the plain old forgetting of a shopping list your wife mentioned on the phone and went into a tunnel just when you were wondering was it skim milk or 2%...]]>NewsTue, 16 Apr 2013 08:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-call-recorder-apps-for-Android_id41960/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5-smartphone-apps-banned-by...-Google_id41956When it comes to mobile apps, Apple is the company that usually bans stuff. Meanwhile, Google is known to have a much more open approach to its Android OS and the applications that get submitted for it. Does that mean that Google hasn't banned any apps for its platform, though? Nope. Probably not as strict as Apple, Google has also issued its fair share of bans on more or less controversial applications...]]>NewsTue, 16 Apr 2013 07:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-smartphone-apps-banned-by...-Google_id41956/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/If-youre-into-shopping-for-the-latest-fashions-these-apps-can-help_id41935In addition to an insatiable appetite for high-tech gadgets, there are bound to be some out there that have...]]>NewsTue, 16 Apr 2013 01:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/If-youre-into-shopping-for-the-latest-fashions-these-apps-can-help_id41935/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-to-do-quick-notes-and-task-list-apps-and-widgets-for-Android_id41825There is a variety of task list apps in the Google Play Store, with excellent widgets to them, and these can be indispensable to introduce some organized, get-it-done approach to your daily routine, once you've tried them. You can just tap and add a chore to be in front of your eyes all day, bugging you to check it off, and the backend apps are loaded with features like prioritizing, voice notes, reminders and alarms, exporting and syncing, even sharing and delegating tasks to others. We rounded up a few of those humble little helpers from the Android to-do list apps universe to help you choose...]]>NewsFri, 12 Apr 2013 06:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-to-do-quick-notes-and-task-list-apps-and-widgets-for-Android_id41825/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/5-ways-your-smartphone-can-get-you-into-shape_id41747From the looks of it, our smartphones seem as though they’re capable of doing almost anything when it comes to benefiting our lives. Frankly, I attribute many of my fitness accomplishments to my smartphone – mainly because I centered my goals around it. Well, it’s not like my...]]>NewsThu, 11 Apr 2013 12:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-ways-your-smartphone-can-get-you-into-shape_id41747/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/13-terrible-Windows-Mobile-smartphones-from-yesterday_id41704Through the years, I’ve been fortunate to check out and review some wonderful smartphones. From today’s flagship Android devices, to the venerable iPhone, and even the handful of great Windows Phones out there, there’s a wealth of choice to pick and choose from to call your own...]]>NewsWed, 10 Apr 2013 13:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/13-terrible-Windows-Mobile-smartphones-from-yesterday_id41704/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-great-Android-widgets-you-should-try_id41686Widgets – you probably got a whole bunch of them pre-installed on your Android smartphone. That's great and all, but did you know that there's tons more for download from the Google Play store? Yup, there's a whole section dedicated to them. However, not all of those widgets are really worth your time, and going through all that are available can be a tedious process. That's why we decided to save you, guys, some valuable time by shortlisting a handful of great Android widgets...]]>NewsTue, 09 Apr 2013 08:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-great-Android-widgets-you-should-try_id41686/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/5-real-life-video-samples-shot-with-the-HTC-One-Harlem-Shake-ball-game-Lumia-920-OIS-fights_id41635The HTC One shoots two birds with one stone with its UltraPixel camera for real-life conditions, as it employs both larger than usual for a smartphone camera pixels and optical image stabilization technology, allowing for crisp and shake-free footage in most scenarios. Have a look for yourself in the compilation within...]]>NewsMon, 08 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-real-life-video-samples-shot-with-the-HTC-One-Harlem-Shake-ball-game-Lumia-920-OIS-fights_id41635/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-10-exclusive-or-little-known-features-review_id41541As with every phone that's been in the office for a while, we are constantly discovering hidden nuggets or extra small features that make life with the handset easier, and the Samsung Galaxy S4 has plenty of those...]]>NewsFri, 05 Apr 2013 07:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-10-exclusive-or-little-known-features-review_id41541/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/Make-your-smartphone-smarter-with-these-Android-automation-apps_id41539Today's smartphones are already pretty smart, but there's a way of making them even smarter. All you need is the right app - an app to make your handset perform specific commands at a given time. Things like turning off your Wi-Fi and 3G after midnight, switching to silent mode when you're connected to your office Wi-Fi, launching your favorite music player when you plug in your headphones, or bringing you another can of root beer from the fridge on demand. Okay, an app won't really make that last action possible, but the other three, as well as many others, can be set with the Android automation apps we have listed...]]>NewsThu, 04 Apr 2013 09:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Make-your-smartphone-smarter-with-these-Android-automation-apps_id41539/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-data-traffic-counter-apps-and-widgets-for-Android_id41507Android's built-in data traffic counter sometimes just doesn't cut it. While it has all the prerequisites of a good basic app for chasing those bits, bytes and expensive gigabytes, it doesn't let you break them down by the day and hour, and the interface leaves something to be desired, too.]]>NewsWed, 03 Apr 2013 08:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-data-traffic-counter-apps-and-widgets-for-Android_id41507/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-HTC-One-cases-the-best-body-wrappers-for-your-catwalk-star_id41420The HTC One has certainly got it in terms of design. Its slick and toned aluminum unibody just begs to be flaunted, and is one of the best Android phone designs around. Still, a flagship phone comes with a flagship price, and if something happens to your precious, you'll be set back quite a few Benjamins, so wrapping the HTC One in a case sounds like a good idea, no matter how heartbreaking it might be...]]>NewsTue, 02 Apr 2013 05:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-HTC-One-cases-the-best-body-wrappers-for-your-catwalk-star_id41420/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/Best-Android-camera-apps-photo-editing_id41237Having a smartphone in your pocket is empowering. But with a capable camera, it is inspiring - you can take really great shots in most conditions…]]>NewsTue, 26 Mar 2013 07:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-Android-camera-apps-photo-editing_id41237/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-Android-camera-apps-camera-replacement_id41120Having a smartphone in your pocket is empowering. But with a capable camera, it is inspiring - you can take really great shots in most conditions…]]>NewsMon, 25 Mar 2013 10:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-Android-camera-apps-camera-replacement_id41120/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/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 Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-cases-the-best-case-scenarios_id41112The Samsung Galaxy S 4 has barely been outed, and there is already a variety of attractive cases pledged for the compact 5-incher with a Full HD Super AMOLED display...]]>NewsFri, 22 Mar 2013 09:09:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-cases-the-best-case-scenarios_id41112/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Great-Android-smartphones-for-gaming_id40901With an assortment of different brands, models, and operating systems on the market, choosing the perfect smartphone can truly be a challenge. While some devices excel in the camera department, and others boast impressive office tools, very few shine in the arena of gaming. Beautiful graphics, fast processing speeds, and broad game selections are key requirements for any individual interested in turning their mobile phone into a portable game station...]]>NewsFri, 15 Mar 2013 10:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Great-Android-smartphones-for-gaming_id40901/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/The-8-best-alternatives-to-Google-Reader-for-iOS-and-Android_id40818Google Reader is dying, but that doesn't mean you are going to be cut off from the world. There are dozens of Google Reader apps and not all of them are going to simply disappear when Google shuts down Reader. Instead, there is likely to be something of a renaissance in the world of RSS readers, because there is a lot of competition about to happen. With that in mind, here are the 8 best alternatives to Google Reader...]]>NewsThu, 14 Mar 2013 01:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-8-best-alternatives-to-Google-Reader-for-iOS-and-Android_id40818/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Got-an-iPhone-Got-lots-of-money-These-1000-apps-might-be-up-your-alley_id40616A couple years ago, we shared some outrageously expensive applications for the iPad with you. As you can imagine...]]>NewsThu, 07 Mar 2013 23:05:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Got-an-iPhone-Got-lots-of-money-These-1000-apps-might-be-up-your-alley_id40616/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-free-live-wallpapers-you-should-try-2_id40588Live wallpapers are awesome, aren't they? It's like your static, inanimate home screen suddenly comes to life, graced by the works of digital art created by a handful of developers. However, a huge fraction of all good live wallpapers come at a cost, and most people aren't willing to pay for something that just adds some extra bling to their Android smartphone or tablet's interface. But if you dig deep enough, you'll manage to find some great live wallpapers available for free. Or you can just let us do the searching for you and share the best free live wallpapers with you in today's pick...]]>NewsThu, 07 Mar 2013 08:14:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-free-live-wallpapers-you-should-try-2_id40588/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Galaxy-S-IV-and-the-smartphones-it-will-be-going-up-against_id40486Ever since the first Galaxy S, the series has been a tremendous success for Samsung, which has released a new S-branded handset once every year. And each year, the manufacturer has radically improved the smartphone to include tons of new features and enhancements. To a certain extent, the Galaxy S series has been ahead of the Android pack, both in terms of technology and user experience...]]>NewsTue, 05 Mar 2013 05:23:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Galaxy-S-IV-and-the-smartphones-it-will-be-going-up-against_id40486/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-apps-for-February-2013_id40377February might be the shortest month of the year, but it brought us quite the list of stylish, fun and useful apps for Android, iPhone and iPad. Starting with the lockscreen functionality explosion brought to…]]>NewsMon, 04 Mar 2013 09:22:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-apps-for-February-2013_id40377/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-IV-design-mock-ups-and-concepts_id40447The Samsung Galaxy S IV is coming on March 14! That much is certain. But aren't you just dying to see how the next big thing out of Samsung's camp is going to look? Sadly, we can't really help you with that, but what we can do for you is to gather all the design mock-ups and concepts that we've seen during the recent months. This way, you'll be able to comfortably examine them and have some fun with the works of those tech-savvy indie designers. And who knows, some of these images may actually be a true leak representing the real GS IV itself! Once you're done, don't forget to vote in the poll below to let us know which one you like the most...]]>NewsMon, 04 Mar 2013 03:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-IV-design-mock-ups-and-concepts_id40447/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-games-for-February-2013_id40376February might be the shortest month in the year, but this year it brought us an amazing amount of great games. Traditionally, some of the best titles launched around the end of the month…]]>NewsSun, 03 Mar 2013 04:25:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-new-Android-iPhone-and-iPad-games-for-February-2013_id40376/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/7-new-DashClock-extensions-in-the-Play-Store_id39922We understand that we've been covering DashClock quite a bit recently, especially considering that it is an Android 4.2-only app, and at last count, Android 4.2 hadn't even hit 1.5% of the Android ecosystem. But, here's the thing: the app is a hit. Even with such a small number of supported devices in the wild, DashClock has generated quite a few downloads (somewhere between 50,000 and 100,000) in just a couple weeks, and now extension support has exploded in the Play Store...]]>NewsMon, 18 Feb 2013 18:07:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/7-new-DashClock-extensions-in-the-Play-Store_id39922/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-game-controllers-for-smartphones-and-tablets_id39901As much as we love playing games on smartphones and tablets using on-screen virtual controls, we sometimes miss the tactile feedback that only a dedicated physical controller can provide. And we bet that many gamers – novice and veteran alike, would agree with us. But thankfully, there's a solution. Plenty of accessory manufacturers have come up with great game controllers intended to be used with the smartphones and tablets available on the market. Here's 10 of them – arguably the best ones you might find, so check them out and let us know which one you like the most...]]>NewsMon, 18 Feb 2013 08:27:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-game-controllers-for-smartphones-and-tablets_id39901/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-iPhone-iPad-and-Android-yoga-apps_id39831Yoga is a perfect way to find to not just exercise and stretch, but also find your inner peace regardless of your conditions and lifestyle…]]>NewsFri, 15 Feb 2013 08:27:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-iPhone-iPad-and-Android-yoga-apps_id39831/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5-battery-technologies-that-would-make-your-phone-last-longer-and-charge-faster_id39829We are on the cusp of battery technology breakthroughs that would allow our spec'd-out smartphones to last for days, our cars to drive 500+ miles on a charge, and our houses to store enough energy derived from solar panels or other sources to last days on end without resorting to the grid...]]>NewsFri, 15 Feb 2013 07:53:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-battery-technologies-that-would-make-your-phone-last-longer-and-charge-faster_id39829/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-of-the-biggest-portable-battery-packs-for-smartphones-and-tablets_id39779Batteries – they all run out of power eventually. And that sucks, especially when there's no power outlet around, yet you desperately need to use your smartphone or tablet, be it for work or something just as urgent. Well, that's why we have portable battery packs. For those not familiar, they are like a tank of battery power that you charge and use in emergencies by plugging in your gadget in the accessory's USB port. They come in many shapes and sizes, but if you demand having the largest one possible, look no further than the list below. Ladies and gents, we give you the largest portable battery packs for smartphones and tablets. Check them out...]]>NewsThu, 14 Feb 2013 03:52:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-of-the-biggest-portable-battery-packs-for-smartphones-and-tablets_id39779/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5-best-tools-for-discovering-new-Android-apps-and-games_id39731There are now over 700,000 applications available for download from the Google Play store. It is a bit crowded over there, isn't it? Not that the number of apps is too big. Quite the opposite – we'd love to see it grow even further. But it's just that finding new apps and games that are actually worth users' time is getting increasingly difficult. Thankfully, there are easy ways of finding out what the hottest new apps are. Here's a list of 5 app and game discovery tools which we think each Android user should try out. Read along to learn more about them...]]>NewsWed, 13 Feb 2013 04:26:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-best-tools-for-discovering-new-Android-apps-and-games_id39731/commentsPhone Arena