$25. Thats the price you will pay for a brand new Palm Pixi at Amazon on a 2-year contract with Sprint. Having been released just about a week ago this entry-level webOS smartphone will please those customers who are on a tight budget while still being capable of doing your everyday task.

If you didn’t know, the Pixi comes in a candy bar factor, has a 2.6″ capacitive touch screen, a full qwerty keyboard and is a 2 Mp snapper. Connectivity wise you have the usual 3G, GPS and 8 Gb of on board storage though you will have to say goodbye to the WiFi

Ready to live your life with Sprint for the next 2 years then head over to this page

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• Palm Pre Coming Soon to India

Earlier, we had brought to you news about the Dell Benzine Smartphone set to release in China. Well now, Dell has made it official that they are set to release a series of smartphones under the Dell Mini 3 branding.

Since most of Dell’s products follow the naming technique in accordance with the screen size, we are led to believe that these phones will have a 3″ screen. Dell hasn’t announced any specifications yet though.

We have the pictures of a Dell Mini 3 smartphone which we previously stated as the Dell Benzine. It runs on the OPhone OS (Chinese Android OS). It is set to release later this month. The Chinese version will lack Wi-Fi and 3G due to regulations.

The specifications that we can are sure of  right now are:

• 3″ Full-Touchscreen
• mini-USB Port

Other features are mostly the same as what we mentioned before in the link below.

Dell Benzine

Pricing is still unknown and we will bring you more information as it becomes available.

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• Dell Benzine Smartphone Leaked!

All the users of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 who have been wondering if the device will be getting Windows Mobile 6.5 update, are in for some disappointment. Sony Ericsson specified today that Sony Xperia X1 will not be getting the official Windows Mobile 6.5 update.

Its a not a huge loss for all the Xperia users though, since some of the major features like the My Phone backup service and Windows Marketplace for browsing and installing the third-party apps are already available for WM6.1.

However, if you want to be a bit adventurous, you can always install a cooked ROM  from XDA-Developers. The procedure is not exactly smooth, hence we seriously recommend you to proceed with caution if you do so, since you may run the risk of spoiling your phone.

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• Sony Ericson Xperia X1 & HTC Touch HD Fusion
• Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Photo Gallery
• SE Xperia X1 launched in India!!!
• Microsoft Unveils Windows Mobile 6.5 on three handsets
• Windows Mobile Development Team Tweets WM6.5 is done!

MyPhone, The 5800 app launcher which converts your 5800 to iPhone has just released a new version 2.40 with many new feature additions.

The Main Attractions of MyPhone 2.40 are:

1. Speed dial.
2. Memo Deduction game.
3. Memo Mosaic game.
4. Enhanced performance.

To use the Speed dial function, just go to MySetting -> MyAPP & Links, Replace the appname with your preferred friend’s name and the exename with the respective friends phone number. Then choose an icon and click add to find the speed dial icon on your homescreen.

The Application is available for trial and if you liked the application, then you can buy the full version for 12.99 USD.

• Turn your S60 Phone into an iPhone with Mmmooo’s MyPhone
• MyPhone v2.2 released with iPhone style SMS conversation
• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Firmware Update – v20.0.012
• Contest : Win 10 Free Copies of MyPhone Application
• Cricket T20Fever for iPhone and iPod Touch – Trailer

After removing 450 employees from the payroll last September, Sony Ericsson is now planning to close down four of it’s facilities and lay-off 2000 employees worldwide.

The facilities that are planned to be shutdown are the facilities in RTP (North Carolina), Small Facilities(Miami, Seattle and San Diego), Sweden and Chennai. 2000 employees will be laid off and some of them will have the option of getting transfers to other places like Atlanta or California.

The process will take place in different steps, one at a time. This decision comes after incurring huge losses during the year. This maybe mainly due to the lack of competitive handsets from Sony Ericsson. Hopefully Sony Ericsson comes back with the launch of the XPERIA X10 which looks to be a very promising device. At least, lets hope that the employees get their jobs back.

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• Sony Ericsson Kurara Exclusive Pictures and Information!
• Sony Ericsson Kurara Live Pictures!
• Sony Ericsson Using SMS for Customer Feedback
• Sony Ericsson PlayNow Arena Demo Video

Its been 5 months since Nokia’s Ovi Store has launched. Bill Perry, the Sr. Services Marketing Manager for Forum Nokia, California has written about the statistics of Ovi Store so far.

Quoting from his blog mobileperry, the following stats of Ovi Store are from 26 May 2009 through the 31st October 2009:

• Available on over 100 different Nokia devices (60+ Symbian S60 devices)
• Active users from over 180 countries
• Developers from 65 countries are distributing content
• 8 countries today have local content, local language support and mobile billing: UK, Spain, France, Germany, Singapore, Australia, Italy, Russia. By the end of Q1 2010 there will be more than 20 countries.
• Top 10 Ovi Store Markets by performance in alphabetic order: Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Russia & UK
• In almost all of the top 10 Ovi Store countries, 5800 XpressMusic and N97 are the #1 and  #2 devices for Ovi Store activity and consumer engagement
• Re-Download now available and search is much improved.
• Ovi Store will ship embedded on most new compatible Nokia devices including Symbian S60 and Series 40 from Q4 2009
• On average, each registered user has downloaded at least 8 items from Ovi Store
• In October, the number of content items downloaded was over 70% higher than in Sept.

Hmmm Looks like the Ovi Store is doing pretty well. Isnt it?

Also it seems like the rise in the sales of touchscreen phones like Nokia 5800 and Nokia N97 are showing on the Ovi Store as well. What do you think?

Have you used Ovi Store? What do you think about it? Pass on your views below.

• Samsung To Launch Its Own Application Store on September 14
• Nokia Widsets is now part of OVI Store
• Nokia Ovi Store vs Apple App Store – an indepth comparison
• Mobile Big Wigs to roll out their own desi application stores
• Nokia App Store is officially called as Ovi Store!

Fly Mobiles have announced the launch of 2 new Dual SIM touchscreen handsets in India namely, the MC 160 and the E106.

MC160

The MC 160 based on Yamaha Chipset, features a QVGA touchscreen with a 262k color TFT display, Other features includes a phonebook which has hold upto 2000 names, 3 megapixel camera with Video Recording, 87MB Internal memory with support for expandable memory using microSD cards, Has support for GPRS, EDGE, A2DP and Bluetooth. The phone has a talk time of 4 hrs and a standby time of 200 hours. The Phone also has a mobile tracker with remote control capabilities and privacy protection feature and is decently priced at Rs. 6,000.

E106

E106 is a Dual SIM phone with a 2.4 inch QVGA screen and a 262K colors TFT display. Other features of E106 include a phonebook which has hold upto 1000 Names, 2 megapixel camera with video recording and flash, FM radio with recording, Bluetooth, GPRS, A2DP, Motion Sensors and expandable memory upto 2GB. The phone has a talk time of 4 hrs and a standby time of 240 hours. Fly E160 is priced at Rs. 5300 which makes it one of the cheapest touchsceen phone in the market.

• Fly launches a series of Dual SIM handsets for Diwali
• Airfone Launches A Range of Dual SIM Mobile Phones In India

JV Airfone India Pvt Ltd, a new player in the Indian Mobile Market has introduced its new range of mobile handsets. Airfone is now offering a striking collection of multi-feature, incredible looking mobile handsets reasonably priced for almost every niche which will feature dual SIM facility in all handsets, MP3 player & TF Card support in all its models.

The Mobiles Phones which got released yesterday are:

1. Flip 29i

This classy looking touchscreen mobile comes in Dark Grey color along with a 1.3 mega pixel camera, and Dual SIM capability. The phone also features an MP3 player and a Video Recorder and Player making it an instant hit with all the youths. You also get a 2GB Micro SD Card worth 500 bucks as a standard accessory with the phone. The Phone is priced at Rs. 4999/-.

2. AF26

This Strikingly looking Mobile Phone comes in Black color with an extra long battery life of upto 15 days standby & expandable memory of upto 8 GB card. The phone features a Music player, Voice recorder, Bluetooth, Speaker phone, VGA Digital camera, 3 Torch & Support for GPRS at a reasonable cost of Rs 2999/-.

3. AF31

One of the most striking feature of this modern Black color Mobile handset is its Universal Dual SIM card which can be used in 2 different ways i.e. It can be used as an GSM+ GSM or GSM + CDMA phone. Other than that, the phone also features a VGA Camera, Audio/Video recorder, Bluetooth, GPRS support, Torch, Stereo FM Radio and Support for Micro SD Card of upto 16 GB. The Phone is available for a price of Rs 4999/-.

• Fly launches a series of Dual SIM handsets for Diwali
• Fly Unveils 2 New Dual SIM Handsets – MC 160 and E106

At Symbian Exchange 2009 FoneArena got a chance to interview Jon Tetzchner CEO of  Opera Software. In this 20 minute interview , we talk about a lot of things ranging from Opera Mini, Opera Mobile and Opera Unite and also Google Chrome , Internet Explorer.

Did you know Opera employs over 700 people in 10 countries worldwide  ?  Do you know the Ninentendo Wii and DSI has a Opera Browser ? Watch the video below to find out more !

FoneArena interviews Jon Tetzchner of Opera Software at SEE 2009 in London

Biography

Jon S. von Tetzchner

Co-founder — Chief Executive Officer

Jon S. von Tetzchner, along with colleague Geir Ivarsøy, started developing a Web browser while working for Norwegian Telecom Research (Telenor) in 1994. Soon after, the Opera browser was available for the public and is now widely used, pioneering many innovations that have revolutionized Web browsing.

As CEO of Opera Software, Tetzchner spreads the company’s vision of One Web, which means giving people universal access to the Web the way they like it. Opera, the oldest browser company still in business, believes the Web is too important to be available to the privileged few. Opera’s cross-platform browser provides the best possible Internet experience regardless of platform, device capability or network quality. Opera’s leading Web technology is now popular the world over for its unique features–especially because it is nimble, secure and fast.

Tetzchner has been a member of the Forum for Young Global Leaders since 2005 and was named as one of BusinessWeek’s Stars of Europe in 2004. In 2009, Tetzchner was named as one of the top 40 leaders shaping the mobile communications industry by analyst firm Informa and as one of the top 15 mobile influencers by GigaOM. Tetzchner is a self-confessed geek with a big interest in gadgets and high-tech devices. His interest in computers started in his early days, especially in user interfaces and accessibility. While traveling, he may prefer a visit to local electronics stores rather than a popular tourist spot. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Oslo.

Excuse us for the background noise in the video. Perhaps its time we upgrade our Video Camera !

• Opera Mobile 9.5 promises desktop browsing feel
• Opera Mobile 9.7 Coming With Ajax & Flash Support!
• Opera Mini available for Blackberry and Palm Treo
• Opera Mini 4 get the full web on your phone
• Spice users …Experience Opera on your mobiles now!

Today, we come with great news for many of you. The Nokia N900 will start selling in the USA starting from today. The Nokia N900 has already begun shipping to customers who had pre-ordered it. The N900 is also expected to hit other countries in the coming weeks.

The Nokia N900 will be sold as a sim-free model without any network branding or restrictions at a price of 649 US$ at the flagship stores, retail stores and various online retailers including Amazon. The pre-order price was cheaper at 559 US$. But the Nokia N900 is worth the 649 US$ nevertheless.

Nokia hopes that the N900 will enable it to regain its market share and will fix the errors it made with its recent releases.

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• Nokia N900 price falls to 560 USD on Amazon
• Nokia N900 can be Customized by Operators
• Nokia don’t Forget to Launch the N900 in India at a Realistic Price
• Nokia N900 starts shipping in Europe, Middle-East, Russia and North America.
• Nokia N900 is Official runs Maemo Linux and might be the Best Nokia Phone Ever