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White Samsung Galaxy S5 gets price cut in India

White Samsung Galaxy S5 gets price cut in India

3 days ago, 22:21 | by Alan F.
When the Samsung Galaxy S5 launched in India, it was priced at 51,990 Rupees without a contract ($860...

Google Nexus Twitter account shows us a redesigned Android dialer

Google Nexus Twitter account shows us a redesigned Android dialer

3 days ago, 22:02 | by Michael H.
It seems like every day we see more and more evidence which is adding up to what could be the most significant...

Google Hangouts for Android updated with merged conversations and more

Google Hangouts for Android updated with merged conversations and more

3 days ago, 21:25 | by Michael H.
When Google first added SMS support to Hangouts, there was something of a mixed reaction to the feature....

Rumor: Leonardo DiCaprio will play Steve Jobs in Sony's big-budget Jobs biopic

Rumor: Leonardo DiCaprio will play Steve Jobs in Sony's big-budget Jobs biopic

3 days ago, 21:12 | by Alan F.
While the movie Jobs didn't exactly have audiences busting down theater doors to get in, Ashton Kutcher...

LG D725 (a possible G3 mini variant) confirmed by LG

LG D725 (a possible G3 mini variant) confirmed by LG

3 days ago, 17:54 | by Florin T.
While we can't be sure that the D725 is indeed a G3 mini, at least LG is confirming its existence, revealing...

Prepare to pay more if you want to add Netflix to your phone and tablet

Prepare to pay more if you want to add Netflix to your phone and tablet

3 days ago, 17:44 | by Alan F.
Now that Netflix has added all eight seasons of House MD to its list of television shows, who wouldn't...

Researchers demonstrate wireless power, charge devices from across the room

Researchers demonstrate wireless power, charge devices from across the room

3 days ago, 17:39 | by Maxwell R.
A group of talented scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology demonstrated...

Samsung’s new official commercial shows off the Galaxy S5’s water and dust resistant qualities

Samsung’s new official commercial shows off the Galaxy S5’s water and dust resistant qualities

3 days ago, 16:37 | by Maxwell R.
With ads like these, it is no wonder Samsung is able to find mass appeal with its product line of devices...

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet prices start at $499.99 in the US, pre-orders available now

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet prices start at $499.99 in the US, pre-orders available now

3 days ago, 15:52 | by Florin T.
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet 16GB and Z2 Tablet 32GB (both Wi-Fi-only) should be available to purchase in...

New HTC Desire 210 announced in India, One M8 and Desire 816 will be released there, too

New HTC Desire 210 announced in India, One M8 and Desire 816 will be released there, too

3 days ago, 14:41 | by Florin T.
The Desire 210 is a low-end HTC smartphone that features a dual-core MediaTek processor. It will cost...

Microsoft and (the other) Motorola agree on patent deal

Microsoft and (the other) Motorola agree on patent deal

3 days ago, 14:21 | by Michael H.
One of the more confusing aspects of Google purchasing Motorola Mobility is that it ended up creating...

Vivo XShot becomes the first smartphone to top 40,000 on AnTuTu

Vivo XShot becomes the first smartphone to top 40,000 on AnTuTu

3 days ago, 12:24 | by Alan F.
No smartphone had ever done it before. The 40,000 mark on the AnTuTu benchmark site was pristine territory,...

Flowing red ink, Square seeks a buyer

Flowing red ink, Square seeks a buyer

3 days ago, 11:43 | by Alan F.
Mobile credit-card processing company Square is having financial difficulties and is looking for a well-off...

Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's phone business to be finally closed on April 25

Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's phone business to be finally closed on April 25

3 days ago, 10:29 | by Florin T.
Starting this month, Microsoft will have full control over Nokia's Devices and Services business. It...

HTC, not Asus, may build the Nexus 8 tablet coming in Q3

HTC, not Asus, may build the Nexus 8 tablet coming in Q3

3 days ago, 10:28 | by Michael H.
There are a couple potentially big changes on the way for the Nexus program. There have been rumors that...

OnePlus decides to award

OnePlus decides to award "old" contest winners with a new phone

3 days ago, 10:23 | by Alan F.
On Saturday, we told you the story about one of our loyal readers by the name of Alvaro. Using the handle...

As doomsday looms closer for HTC, billionaire co-founder takes over to turn the tide

As doomsday looms closer for HTC, billionaire co-founder takes over to turn the tide

3 days ago, 09:28 | by Victor H.
HTC’s stock has tanked to what looks like the absolute bottom: the company trades close to the 120-something...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo updated to Android 4.4.2 KitKat in Korea

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo updated to Android 4.4.2 KitKat in Korea

3 days ago, 09:04 | by Florin T.
While the Korean variant of the Galaxy Note 3 Neo is getting KitKat as of now, Samsung didn't say when...

When will my phone get the Android 4.4 KitKat update: here is what we know

When will my phone get the Android 4.4 KitKat update: here is what we know

3 days ago, 08:47 | by Victor H.
Google announced Android 4.4 KitKat yesterday and it is a fairly big update to the world’s most popular...

Samsung Galaxy S4 outsold 2013's HTC One four-fold: S4 sales clock in at 20 million, while One only reached 5 mil

Samsung Galaxy S4 outsold 2013's HTC One four-fold: S4 sales clock in at 20 million, while One only reached 5 mil

3 days ago, 08:21 | by Victor H.
The original HTC One (M7) registered sales of 5 million units within the first two months of availability,...

Solar Walk for Android is a stunning 3D stroll through planets, stars and the vast depths of space

Solar Walk for Android is a stunning 3D stroll through planets, stars and the vast depths of space

3 days ago, 07:26 | by Victor H.
Want to go on a ride around the Solar system? Solar Walk, an immersive 3D model of the solar system,...

The elusive exclusive: Apple and Google grapple to get games that the other won’t have

The elusive exclusive: Apple and Google grapple to get games that the other won’t have

4 days ago, 06:34 | by Victor H.
Ever since the App Store launched in 2008, Apple’s dominance in terms of apps for both the iPhone and...

LG G3 mini surfaces early: 720p display and 8-megapixel camera in tow

LG G3 mini surfaces early: 720p display and 8-megapixel camera in tow

4 days ago, 04:32 | by Victor H.
We’ve been hearing rumors about the upcoming LG G3, a device expected to become LG’s 2014 flagship, but...

Samsung SDI reveals curved battery for wearables

Samsung SDI reveals curved battery for wearables

4 days ago, 03:29 | by Alan F.
Samsung SDI has introduced a curved battery that is made for wearable devices, like its own Gear Fit...

OnePlus One camera samples compared to Nikon D3100

OnePlus One camera samples compared to Nikon D3100

4 days ago, 03:28 | by Victor H.
The OnePlus One is one upcoming phone that has somehow managed to steal all the hype in the past few...

Would you opt-in for free mobile service if it meant advertisements and survey participation?

Would you opt-in for free mobile service if it meant advertisements and survey participation?

4 days ago, 02:59 | by Maxwell R.
YOYO Holdings has already scaled free mobile service in exchange for marketing and survey data...

Verizon updates: HTC One (M8) gets its first; Samsung Galaxy S4 tipped for KitKat on May 2nd

Verizon updates: HTC One (M8) gets its first; Samsung Galaxy S4 tipped for KitKat on May 2nd

4 days ago, 02:56 | by Alan F.
Updates, updates. Who has got the updates? Verizon has the updates, including a rather hefty firmware...

BlackBerry Classic, formerly the BlackBerry Q20, headed for release this November says John Chen

BlackBerry Classic, formerly the BlackBerry Q20, headed for release this November says John Chen

4 days ago, 02:11 | by Alan F.
Formerly called the BlackBerry Q20, the BlackBerry Classic has already been announced by CEO John Chen...

Indeed there is a way to downgrade your Windows Phone from 8.1 to Windows Phone 8.0

Indeed there is a way to downgrade your Windows Phone from 8.1 to Windows Phone 8.0

4 days ago, 02:02 | by Maxwell R.
Did you upgrade your Windows Phone to the new 8.1? It is entirely feasible you did since Microsoft made...

Apple iPhone 6 Pro concept includes heart rate monitor, iController and A9 processor

Apple iPhone 6 Pro concept includes heart rate monitor, iController and A9 processor

4 days ago, 00:39 | by Alan F.
It is that time of the year when leaks about the next iteration of the Apple iPhone meld with concept...

Tactus shape-shifting keyboard one step closer to commercial reality

Tactus shape-shifting keyboard one step closer to commercial reality

4 days ago, 22:15 | by Maxwell R.
It has been a couple years since we first shared the idea behind Tactus, a touch screen that literally...

Samsung executive: We'd like to have a common platform for all our consumer devices

Samsung executive: We'd like to have a common platform for all our consumer devices

4 days ago, 22:09 | by Alan F.
Just the other day, we showed you an infographic produced by Samsung, showing how the Korean manufacturer...

Facebook could launch its mobile ad network this month

Facebook could launch its mobile ad network this month

4 days ago, 20:51 | by Alan F.
With Facebook holding its Developer Conference on April 30th, there is speculation that the social media...

Win the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and a Sony SmartBand SWR10 directly from Sony

Win the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and a Sony SmartBand SWR10 directly from Sony

4 days ago, 20:06 | by Alan F.
How would you like to win the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact directly from Sony. As you might know, the Xperia...

Microsoft getting ready to open 11 new Specialty Stores next month, plus new locations “coming soon”

Microsoft getting ready to open 11 new Specialty Stores next month, plus new locations “coming soon”

4 days ago, 19:43 | by Maxwell R.
The comparative rarity of Microsoft stores, in terms of numbers, compared to say Apple, does sort of...

Motorola Moto G LTE and Moto G Ferrari coming soon?

Motorola Moto G LTE and Moto G Ferrari coming soon?

4 days ago, 18:19 | by Florin T.
The alleged Moto G LTE could be released as soon as June, and it will obviously be more expensive than...

Those fooled by the Virus Shield app scam on Google Play to get a refund, and more

Those fooled by the Virus Shield app scam on Google Play to get a refund, and more

4 days ago, 18:15 | by Maxwell R.
In addition to reimbursing the $3.99 thrown away on the app, Google Play is also offering a $5 Play Store...

Apple offers some developers a second shot at WWDC tickets?

Apple offers some developers a second shot at WWDC tickets?

4 days ago, 16:32 | by Alan F.
Miss out at the chance to purchase tickets for this year's WWDC, starting June 2nd? You might want to...

Check the weather using Clock Hub on Windows Phone 8.1

Check the weather using Clock Hub on Windows Phone 8.1

4 days ago, 15:02 | by Alan F.
Somewhat similar to the HTC Hub, the new Clock Hub app in the Windows Phone Store can be pinned to a...

Loch Ness monster spotted on Apple Maps? (It actually is a boat)

Loch Ness monster spotted on Apple Maps? (It actually is a boat)

4 days ago, 14:05 | by Alan F.
While Apple Maps may never reach the same status that Google Maps, or HERE Maps has, it might become...

Pick up the Nokia Lumia 520 from Best Buy for $49.99; deal is good for today only

Pick up the Nokia Lumia 520 from Best Buy for $49.99; deal is good for today only

4 days ago, 13:47 | by Alan F.
The Nokia Lumia 520 is the most popular Windows Phone model in the world. The value priced handset will...

Leaked letter confirms that Microsoft Mobile Oy will be the new name of Nokia's handset division

Leaked letter confirms that Microsoft Mobile Oy will be the new name of Nokia's handset division

4 days ago, 11:34 | by Alan F.
With the Microsoft purchase of Nokia's Devices and Services set to close this month, the Redmond based...

Fire in Korea causes error messages on Samsung phones; service is now restored

Fire in Korea causes error messages on Samsung phones; service is now restored

4 days ago, 10:33 | by Alan F.
If you had been receiving error messages on your Samsung branded handset, it is because the Samsung.com...

How to sideload apps on Android

How to sideload apps on Android

4 days ago, 10:12 | by Victor H.
You’ve probably heard it many times before - the beauty of Android lies in its openness, but what does...

Did you know that Android was not actually made by Google?

Did you know that Android was not actually made by Google?

4 days ago, 09:30 | by Victor H.
Android, the world’s most popular operating system, is a platform that nearly everyone would associate...

Happy Easter 2014!

Happy Easter 2014!

20 Apr 2014, 04:50 | by PhoneArena Team
It's that time of the year again! No, it's not a major smartphone launch day, but rather - it's Easter!...

Republican Senator says that the GOP is the

Republican Senator says that the GOP is the "iPhone party"

20 Apr 2014, 03:55 | by Alan F.
Republican Senator Lamar Alexander from Tennessee, has turned smartphones into political symbols. During...

Video shows early look at BlackBerry 10.3

Video shows early look at BlackBerry 10.3

20 Apr 2014, 03:08 | by Alan F.
Last month, we wrote about many of the changes expected in BlackBerry 10.3, but at the time we only had...

Nike will continue to sell and support the FuelBand; new METALUXE colors coming

Nike will continue to sell and support the FuelBand; new METALUXE colors coming

20 Apr 2014, 01:56 | by Alan F.
On Friday, we passed along the news that Nike was 86'ing the Nike FuelBand. Besides probably making Apple...

Rufus Cuff Monster is a wearable with a 3 inch screen, a web browser and more

Rufus Cuff Monster is a wearable with a 3 inch screen, a web browser and more

20 Apr 2014, 00:30 | by Alan F.
If you're looking for a wearable that gives you the smartphone experience on your wrist, you might want...

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