Fitbit becomes the market leader in global wearable market with 22% of market share in Q4, followed closely by
Reliance Jio Prime members get additional benefit on recharges
Jio has announced Buy One, Get One Free. Under this offer, any customer who recharges with Rs. 303 will be getting an extra data of 5GB that is worth Rs 201 for free and with Rs 499 and above will be getting an additional data of 10 GB that is worth Rs 301 for free.Google Assistant now rolling out to Android M and N
Google has stuck to its promise of bringing Assistant to a wider range of devices by announcing an update for practically every Android 6.0 or Android 7.0 running device.LeEco’s top executives and 85% of the staff leave the company
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro gets a price cut
After a price cut of Rs 2,590, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy A9 Pro will be selling at Rs 29,900.20 lakh families to get free internet connections in Kerala
Internet would be made the right of the people and two million "poor families" will get free access to the web, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Issac said while presenting the budget for 2017-18.Microsoft starts shipping mixed reality VR headsets
Mixed Reality (MR) is a combination of virtual and augmented reality to produce new environments and visualisations where physical and digital objects co-exist and interact in real time.Intex Aqua Strong 5.1+ launched for Rs. 5,490
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Samsung Pay slowly making its way to India
Samsung has started accepting registrations for early access to the service in the country. Customer owning a Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy A5 (2016), and Galaxy A7 (2016) are eligible for applying to early access.Facebook will use AI to tackle suicides
The world's largest social media network said it plans to integrate its existing suicide prevention tools for Facebook posts into its live-streaming feature, Facebook Live, and its Messenger service.Panasonic launches two new smartphones
Panasonic India on Thursday launched two new smartphones in its Eluga series -- Eluga Pulse X and Eluga Pulse -- at Rs 10,990 and Rs 9,690, respectively.Instagram unveils full-screen ads in in Stories
"Today, businesses of every size around the world can start running ads in Stories through the Marketing API, Power Editor and Ads Manager optimised for reach," the company said in a statement.Coolpad Cool S1 slated to debut in India
It is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor paired with Adreno 530 GPU for graphics. It comes in three variants- 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/64GB storage, and 6GB RAM/128GB storage.OnePlus 3T, 3 receiving Android 7.1.1 update
You can get the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update on your OnePlus 3T or OnePlus 3 by switching to the OxygenOS open beta channel. For OnePlus 3T, you can download OxygenOS Open Beta 3 build, while for OnePlus 3, you can download the OxygenOS Open Beta 12 build.Blackberry KEYone India price leaked in a listing
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Samsung, Jio won an award at MWC 2017
Samsung Electronics and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd on Wednesday won the "Best Mobile Innovation for Emerging Markets" at 'Global Mobile Awards 2017' during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) here for the digital movement they had brought to India.
Google officially launched YouTube TV
YouTube has announced YouTube TV - a new television streaming service allowing customers to beam in live television from major networks for $35 (about £30/AU$45) a month without any other commitments.
Redmi Note 4 Black variant went on sale for the first time
To recap, Redmi Note 4 runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with MIUI 8 top. It comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD screen and is powered by a power efficient Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 SoC and Adreno 506 GPU.
Sony planning to set-up manufacturing unit in North-East
"At present, talks are going on with different states. We do not deny the possibility of setting up of a plant in North East," Sony India Managing Director Kenichiro Hibi toldPTI.
Reliance Jio Prime registrations begin today
Jio Prime offer subscription can be availed for just Rs. 99 for the first year. The company is offering a range of plans, starting at Rs. 149 per month and going up to Rs. 9,999 per month.
Samsung Galaxy S8 full image leaked
Today, renowned tipster Evan Blass, shared the picture of supposedly Galaxy S8 on his Twitter page. The image hints that Galaxy S8 comes with a dual-edge curved display with ultra-thin bezels on the top and the bottom.
Nokia,, Airtel join hands on 5G, IoT applications
"5G and IoT applications have tremendous potential to transform lives and we are pleased to partner with Nokia to enable these future technologies for our customers," Abhay Savargaonkar, Director-Network Services (India and South Asia),
Microsoft to bid goodbye to Skype Wi-Fi service
Days after it announced an exclusive "Made for India" Skype Lite app, Microsoft said it will soon discontinue its Skype Wi-Fi, according to a media report. The Skype Wi-Fi app will be delisted after March 31.
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Starting April 1, Airtel customers roaming within India will enjoy free incoming calls/SMS and there will be no premium on outgoing calls. There will be no additional data charges on national roaming. Home data packs for customers will apply even while they roam across India," it said in the statement, said Airtel.Samsung announces commercial 5G products portfolio
Samsung Electronics unveiled its end-to-end portfolio of 5G mobile network products and solutions for 2017 that will provide foundation for the first commercial 5G network launches expected in 2018.Gionee launches 20MP selfie camera
Chinese smartphone maker Gionee on Monday launched a new line up of A series smartphones -- A1 Plus and A1 -- at the Mobile World Congress. The 5.5-inch full-HD AMOLED display carrying A1 is powered by MTK Helio P10 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and houses 4,010mAh battery.Debjani Ghosh to quit Intel India
Debjani Ghosh, Managing Director and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Intel South Asia, will leave Intel by March-end and Prakash Mallya -- currently Director for Intel's Datacentre Group in Asia -- will take over, the company announced on Monday.HPE, Tata to build largest IoT network in India
Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced that it was working with Tata Communications to support the rollout of India's first LoRaWAN (LoRa)-based network. The first phase of the roll-out targets Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 cities in India, touching over 400 million people.The iconic Nokia 3310 makes a grand comeback
The much-anticipated Nokia 3310 has been rebooted at Mobile World Congress, featuring a colour screen. The battery of the new device is removable, like its older version. However, the 2017 model is rechargeable through a microUSB port.Read : Top five features of the Huawei P10
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus spec spilled outIt is rumoured to have a 6.2-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED display and above it you’ll find an iris scanner and an 8MP front-facing camera. Around the back you’ll find a 12MP Dual Pixel camera.
The Galaxy S8 Plus is also apparently IP68 certified dust and water resistant.
Watch Nokia event live from MWC 2017
The Nokia event is slated to start at 4:30PM (9PM IST) on February 26 (Sunday) in Barcelona. Nokia Mobile has scheduled a live stream on its Facebook account for Sunday. Nokia further confirms that the live stream will be available on YouTube as well.
Now share albums on Instagram
A new update will allow Instagram users to combine up to 10 photos and videos in one post and swipe and to go through them. This update is available as part of Instagram version 10.9 for iOS in the Apple App Store and for Android on Google Play.
Samsung Galaxy S8 to launch on April 21: Reports
"The release date of Galaxy S8 in South Korea has changed from the 14th of April to the 21st of April due to reasons such as size of supplies and others," the sourcestates.
MobiKwik to invest Rs 300 cr to treble user base
"The investment of Rs 300 crore will be deployed in loyalty initiatives, expanding our reach and network, and launching other financial services such as loans and investments on our platform," said Upasana Taku, Co-Founder, MobiKwik, in a statement.
Now you can register for Google I/O 2017
Google is taking registrations for the I/O 2017 event which will be held between May 17-19 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in San Francisco. Regular tickets for I/O 2017 will cost $1,150 while academic or student admission has been priced at $375. One ticket will cover the entry for all three days of the event.
Samsung Exynos 9 series 8895 10nm processor is out
Just days ahead of MWC 2017, Samsung has announced its much debated processor- Exynos 9 series 8895 processor. The new processor might come stacked inside the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, as per the rumours.
Regulation of calls made using WhatsApp, Facebook: Court seeks response
VD Moorthy approached the Delhi High Court seeking regulations on the functioning of WhatsApp and Facebook’s VoIP based calls. His original complaint claimed that these services stand to affect national security and will also bring huge losses to the national exchequer.
Apple’s California headquarters to open in April
Apple's sprawling new campus, dubbed "Apple Park," will open in April, the iPhone maker said on Wednesday.
Apple also said the 1,000-seat theatre at its futuristic headquarters will be named for its late co-founder, Steve Jobs, who helped design the 175-acre campus before his death in 2011.
BSES offers cash back on timely digital payment of power bills
"All customers have to do is pay the bills 7 days before the due-date through the websites / apps of Paytm, MobiKwik and PhonePe," a BSES statement here said.
Telenor India sells telecom business to Bharti Airtel
The acquisition is predicted to boost the Airtel’s existing customer base of nearly 270 million, while allowing the company to bolster its spectrum treasury with the addition of 43.4MHz spectrum in the 1800MHz band.
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Nadella unveils Lite versions of Skype and Linkedin
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella launched "Project Sangam" to help the government not only train but also help people get jobs via professional networking website LinkedIn. Nadella also announced "Skype Lite", an exclusive "Made for India" app to provide seamless experience in messaging, audio and video calling even at lower bandwidths.HP launches 'OMEN' gaming portfolio in India
Entering the field of gaming with a bang, HP launched its "OMEN" gaming portfolio in India. The new portfolio includes five notebook models and one desktop model which will be available on www.hpshopping.in, at select HP World stores and leading e-commerce portals, starting March 15Indus OS nominated for 'Global Mobile Awards 2017'
With a user base of over six million, Indus OS is world's first regional operating system conceptualized for the users from the emerging markets who have been excluded from the digital wave due to the very simple, yet poignant factor -- language barrier. GSM Association GSMA nominated the brand Indus OS for the "Global Mobile Awards 2017" to be held at MWC this year.Adobe to enhance its portfolio to offer varied experience
Adobe is investing in new-age tools like deep machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) to enhance its product portfolio and deliver a variety of experiences to people.Future Decoded event: Key announcements made by Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella today announced several new products under the company’s flagship technology and business conference Future Decoded in Mumbai. The products are specifically designed for India and ‘Made in India’ which highlight the company’s aim to broaden its portfolio beyond Windows and Office.Mahindra Comviva launches 'payPLUS Aadhaar Pay' for rural India
Mobile solutions provider Mahindra Comviva launched 'payPLUS Aadhaar Pay' app that simplifies digital payments by using Aadhaar number and linked biometric credentials.LG unveils its made in India K10 (2017) smartphone
LG K10 2017 is the successor of the LG K10 2016, targeting the sub 15k smartphone segment. LG K10 2017 was unveiled in international market earlier, along with LG K3, K4 and K8. The highlights of the K10 2017 is its panic button that initiates an emergency call to 122 (SOS), 120 degree wide angle front camera and the pebble design.Also Read: The return of legendary Nokia: Why the expectations may backfire
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IT Minister Prasad urges Nadella to help boost Digital Village initiative
Union IT and Electronics Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad met the CEO of MicrosoftSatya Nadella and urged him to consider the use of Microsoft's innovative technology in the upcoming DigiGaon (Digital Village) initiative. "Had a good &productive meeting with @satyanadella. He deeply appreciated the success of ongoing #DigitalIndia program…," the minister tweeted.Reliance Jio crosses 100 mn customer mark; 7 customers per second
Reliance Industries Chairman and MDIndia aims to bring broadband to every village by 2018
India aims to bring digital connectivity to every village by 2018 and is keen to share expertise in the area with other nations, the government said. Bharat Net was rebranded from the earlier National Optic Fibre Network (NOFN) project in April 2015, and aims to cover a total of 2.5 lakh village panchayats.Chinese smartphone maker Oppo to unveil a new smartphone with 5x zooming
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo will unveil a new smartphone with 5x zoomingability at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, later this month. The company has teased the smartphone with the tagline 'Go 5x further' on its Facebook page."Oppo, Huawei, Vivo, Meizu and Gionee captured a combined 58 per cent of the total Chinese smartphone market in 2016," according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
Now you can share photos, videos, GIFs via WhatsApp 'Status' now
WhatsApp has revamped its " Status " feature which will allow users to share images and videos with their contacts on WhatsApp. The new Status feature will enable users share photos, GIFs or vi deos overlaid with drawings, emojis and a caption that will be visible to selected friends.WhatsApp was recently surrounded by controversy when a Guardian report alleged that the WhatsApp messages can be read or intercepted.
Reliance Jio tariff plan kicks off from April
Reliance Jio will start charging customers from April 1st, but will offer discounted prices for a year to those who sign up by the end of March, said the company. Customers who sign up by March 31 will be able to use unlimited data and voice services for a year at Rs 303 a month under a special offer, said Mukesh Ambani.According to the tariff plan, Jio will match the highest selling tariff of other operators and provide 20 per cent more data than what other operators provide.
The return of legendary Nokia: Why the expectations may backfire
Nokia is not just the name of a company, but it is an emotion for many of us . The name and the iconic ringtone make us nostalgic and give us goosebumps. Now the stage is set at MWC 2017 in Barcelona for the grand relaunch of Nokia. However, if you are expecting Nokia phones to be out of the box or refreshing, then you need to brace yourselves to be disappointed.Apple reportedly working on Siri-powered speaker
US tech giant Apple is reportedly working on Siri-powered speaker just like Amazon Echo -- an artificial intelligence (AI)-based speaker that can be controlled by voice.***************************************************
Moto celebrates 3 year anniversary with huge discounts on products
To celebrate the 3 year journey of Moto products in India, the company is offeringattractive discount and offers on its products. These limited offers will be valid on February 20 and 21 on Moto’s exclusive e-retail partner Flipkart.
Oppo to release new ‘5x’ smartphone photography technology at MWC 2017
According to Oppo’s press release, the 5x smartphone photography technologyallows users to have an “unprecedented ability to capture highly detailed images.” As per speculation, it could be about the photography technology could be about its high-resolution image processing.
Sony Xperia X is now available for half of its launch price
Sony Xperia X received a price cut of Rs. 14,000, bringing the price down to Rs. 24,990. At this price point, it competes against phones like Moto Z Play, Asus Zenfone 3, OnePlus 3, Honor 8 and similar smartphones.
Metal-clad HTC One X10 pictures surface
It looks like HTC’s next handset may not be the HTC 11 , as a metal mid-ranger believed to be called the HTC One X10 has just leaked in a couple of images. The pictures, leaked on Weibo , show a metal unibody, sizeable screen with navigation keys below it, fingerprint scanner on the back and a dual-LED flash for the rear camera.
HTC U Ultra to be launched in India on February 21
The HTC U Ultra which was initially launched in January along with U Play is known for ‘adaptability’ factor, meaning the AI based technology in phone will allow it to be capable enough to learn users’ handset usage.
LG’s 2017 K-series coming to India on February 22
With less than a week left for MWC 2017 to commence, LG has slated its media event in New Delhi on Wednesday. It is expected that the company has plans to roll out the 2017 ‘K’-series smartphone in the India.
Leak: LG G6 dual-camera setup is two 13MP snappers
The post, written in Korean which we’ve translated via Google Chrome, highlights two 13MP rear sensors, with one a wide-angled camera with a 125 degree field of view – similar to that of a human eye.
Panasonic launches all new air-conditioning system
Panasonic India on Monday introduced the first of its kind air-conditioner with "radiant cooling" technology that tries to cool the surface, walls and ceiling before it glides down to the room resulting in even and all-round coolness.
Google, Microsoft come together to take down internet piracy
Websites that stream or host pirated material may find it harder to feature on the first pages of two leading search engines as Google and Microsoft , which uses Bing search engine, have agreed to a new code of conduct designed to demote such websites in Britain, media reported on Monday.
Flipkart to use Microsoft’s Azure cloud to boost sales
Leading e-commerce major Flipkart on Monday tied-up with global software major Microsoft to use its Azure cloud platform to boost its e-tail sales.
Apple nabs Israeli facial recognition company
In a bid to boost its technological capabilities, Apple has been reported to have acquired a facial recognition firm Realface. According to the latest report from Calcalist, it might be true that Apple is looking forward to incorporate facial recognition and other biometric features in future iPhones.
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Xiaomi phones start receiving MIUI 8.2
Xiaomi has confirmed the official roll out of the MIUI 8.2 Global Stable ROM. The news surfaced on company’s MIUI page, with a complete list of supported devices and download links.ZTE to launch 5G-compatible 'Gigabit' LTE soon
While we are still trying to move to 4G network, Chinese network tech giant ZTE hasannounced that the company will will be unveiling one the first gigabit LTE smartphone. The launch will take place at the Mobile World Congress ( MWC ) in Barcelona later this month.Apple iPhone SE production to start soon in India
Apple Inc will in the coming months start assembling its lower-priced iPhone SE models at a contract manufacturer's plant in the southern Indian technology hub of Bengaluru, an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.Twitter announces partnership with FilmFare, Jio
Micro-blogging website Twitter announced a partnership with Jio Filmfare Awards through Twitter Amplify, a content sponsorship package that will enable the brands to extend their presence to targeted social media audiences in India.Xiaomi Mi MIX II is already being developed
The Mi MIX is one of the most exciting devices to come out of Xiaomi’s sheds. According to the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, the company is already working on a successor to this widely popular device. It will be interesting to see how the company will innovate with the second-gen variant, especially since the Mi MIX brought so many new things to the table.ASUS ZenFone 3 Go leaked
Seems like ASUS is focusing heavily on the budget market segment this year, continuing the trend that began a couple of years ago. A new smartphone, known as the ZenFone 3 Go has leaked out in a pretty official fashion, revealing most of the hardware specifications of the device.OnePlus 3T 128GB now available on Amazon
As most of us know, OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T were the best value for money smartphones in 2016 and is still a hot product on Amazon . For those who are not satisfied with the 64GB variant of OnePlus 3T can now get their hands on the 128GB variant.Huawei Honor 8 Pro with dual camera could be unveiled at MWC 2017
The smartphone will apparently come with dual-rear cameras , which has been an industry trend for the past couple of years or so. It is said that the Honor 8 Pro will be known as the Honor V9 when it breaks cover in China. The handset has already been approved in China, which means we don’t have to wait for the official launch for the confirmation of the hardware specs.Manu Kumar Jain is the new Global Vice President Xiaomi
Xiaomi has announced the appointment of India head Manu Kumar Jain as the new Vice President of the company. Manu Kumar Jain will be taking Hugo Barra's position by the end of February.*********************************************************************
Reliance Jio now has over 100 million users on board
Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday said the company's newly-launched telecom venture Reliance Jio has crossed 100 million customer base.
Blackberry smartphone dips down to zero market share
After hanging up on handset business, Blackberry which was once a market leader has now almost zero percent share in the fourth quarter of 2016 global smartphone sales.
Samsung taking extra care of explosions this time
Dubbed “Quality Assurance: Extensive Tests”, a new one-minute video made by Samsung shows a Galaxy S7 Edge being put through a barrage of tests, including being dropped, bent, drenched in water and operated under extreme temperatures.
In between these torture tests, text explains that “our phones are extensively tested, retested, and then tested again” and the video ends saying “innovation is our legacy. Quality is our priority.”
Next Apple Watch might be charged by winding its digital crown
Digital clown is a system that takes its cues from the world of mechanical watches, with a rotational magnetic field either moving an electric generator producing power for an internal battery, or winding a spring or coil to exert force on gears that produce energy in a system similar to traditional watches.
A clearer look at Huawei P10 and curved P10 PlusHuawei P10 and curved P10 Plus
The Huawei P10 Plus is perhaps the most interesting with Chinese site Huawei P10 Plus is perhaps the most interesting with Chinese site MyDrivers confirming it will have a dual-curved display on the front, much like the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design or Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge .
LG G6 confirmed as 5.7-inch, QHD 18:9 monster with brand new UI
We already knew the LG G6 would have an unusual screen after sister company LG Display spilled the beans on the panel tech for the firm’s next smartphone last month, but the FullVision, 5.7-inch display with a QHD+ (2,880 x 1,440) resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio has now been confirmed by LG for the G6.
Employers will be able post job listings on Facebook soon
In order to leverage the massive amounts of data at its disposal, the company will now allow employers to post job applications directly on their pages. The candidates can simply click a button on their page and follow the application process directly from Facebook.
Microsoft will enhance Tata’s upcoming cars with its tech prowess
Microsoft will take up its artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and IoT capabilities to transform upcoming vehicles from Tata.
The first vehicle to showcase the idea behind this partnership is slated to be launched at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show scheduled on March 7 2017.
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Nokia 6 global version certified
A handset with model number TA-1003, set to be the global variant of the Nokia 6 has got certified in Taiwan. The Nokia 6 is the first Nokia branded smartphone to be launched under the tutelage of HMD Global.
Vodafone Ericsson deal
Vodafone India has awarded a 4G deployment contract to Ericsson in a bid to expand it’s 4G network and take on rivals like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. The $300 million (Roughly Rs 2,040 crore) contract comes at a time when Reliance Jio has completely shaken up the 4G game with it’s disruptive pricing and pan-India network.
Apple unveils first two TV series
US tech giant Apple unveiled the first glimpse of the future of series-TV programming on Apple Music with trailers for its first two series. Footage of both unscripted series was unveiled. Officials said they are planning a spring launch date.
Samsung to announce official release date for Galaxy S8 soon
As we already know, Samsung has scheduled its press event on February 26 but MWC but February 27 is the official date when MWC 2017 starts. It is being said that the company will unveil the Tab S3 on February 26 and reveal the some details about the Galaxy S8 on February 27.
HTC reveals HTC U Ultra and U Play price
The Taiwanese smartphone maker has finally revealed the price of the HTC U Ultra and the HTC U Play for UK market. Both the smartphones are listed on company’s official online store as well as at third party retailers. The HTC U Ultra is priced starting GBP 649 (approx. Rs. 54,000), and the HTC U Play is priced starting GBP 399 (approx. Rs 33,000). Both the smartphones will start shipping from March 1.
ISRO sends 104 satellites in one go
Indian rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on Wednesday morning lifted off successfully with a record 104 satellites, including the country's earth observation satellite Cartosat-2 series.
Facebook rolls out video app for TV
Facebook Inc is launching an app for smart TVs that will help the social network's users enjoy its videos on a bigger screen. The app will roll out soon from app stores for Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV and Amazon Fire TV, the company said in a blogpost on Tuesday.
Acer Spin 3 convertible laptop launched
Taiwanese hardware and electronics corporation Acer on Wednesday launched a convertible laptop "Acer Spin 3" in India at Rs 42,999. The device boasts 15.6-inch HD Acer "Color Intelligence" display, 360-degree hinge and offers up to nine hours of battery back-up.
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Amazon's expanded its services with the launch of Chime, a new online VoIP call and video messaging platform aimed at business users. It allows users to host or join virtual meetings with a single click, and share content and screens across multiple platforms, including Mac, Windows, iOS and Android devices.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 teaser revealed it all
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has been caught on camera alongside an S Pen stylus, and the latest leaks suggest it will only come in one size.
Reliance Jio and Samsung announce joint event on February 28 at MWC 2017
In a recent report, Samsung has announced that it will be hosting a joint conference with Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio at the upcoming MWC 2017.
Airtel Payment Bank now running across 200 villages in India
Airtel today revealed that it has enabled 200 villages across India to go cashless using the Airtel Payment bank. More than 200 villages have access to basic banking facilities now, claims Airtel.
Huawei P10, latest video teases dual cameras and iris scanner
In the recent P10 teaser, the slogan “change the way the world sees you” gives us a hint of some potentially the new features. It follows the tagline for the Huawei P9 event that said, “change the way you see the world” and sold itself on a dual-lens rear camera.
Intex launched 3 new phone in India
Intex today launched 3 new phones in India. Intex Aqua Lion 4G is an Android powered smartphone, and the other two are non 4G feature phones priced under Rs. 2000.
Idea cellular shares fall by 3% in Q3 2016
Shares of Idea Cellular fell by nearly 3 percent after the company logged a consolidated net loss of Rs 383.87 crore for the December 2016 quarter.
HMD Global will show off the Nokia 6 and 3 new handsets at the MWC
Following the Nokia 6 unveiling, the company will reveal the Nokia 5 and the Nokia 3 smartphones. It is hoped that these phones will be available across the globe. The report also goes on to say that HMD Global will unveil a newer version of the cult favorite Nokia 3310.
Delhi High Court rules against taxi unions blocking Uber trips
The Delhi High Court in its ruling said “Till further orders, the defendants (unions) are restrained from stopping/blocking of the cars of the driver partners of the plaintiff (Uber) or removing/ confiscating the devices installed in those cars including in any manner hampering, obstructing or interfering in the legitimate business of the plaintiff and in this regard, causing violence in any manner.”
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Home Ministry website hacked?
The website of the Union Home Ministry was non-functional on Sunday and officials said cyber experts were trying to ascertain if it had been hacked."I don't know when the site developed the snag," ministry spokesperson K.S. Dhatwalia told IANS. "Details will be available after we find out the glitches.
Tim Cook predicts: Augmented Reality could be as big as smartphone
"I regard it as a big idea like the smartphone. The smartphone is for everyone, we don't have to think the iPhone is about a certain demographic, or country or vertical market: it's for everyone. I think AR is that big, it's huge," Cook said."I view AR like I view the silicon here in my iPhone, it's not a product per se, it's a core technology," he added.
Apple’s new mystery device spotted yet again
Apple has asked for permanent confidentiality for this particular product, which means we’re still pretty much in the dark about what this could be. All we know for now is the fact that it comes with Bluetooth LE and NFC. Given that the secret is still pretty much intact, there have been quite a lot of speculations as to what this could be.Google Assistant could be coming to your old Android phone as well
Based on the code in a new alpha release of the Google app for Android , it looks like Google Assistant could be coming to older phones as well. The app includes code for adding the AI-powered bot to any phone, as Android Police reports .Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X price announced
Price for the Redmi Note 4X starts from RMB 999 (Approx. RMB 999 (Approx. Rs. 9,700), whereas the limited edition Hatsune Miku edition is priced at RMB 1,299 (Approx Hatsune Miku edition is priced at RMB 1,299 (Approx Rs. 12,600). The Hatsune Miku variant has the same specifications as the normal version but it comes bundled with a customised power bank, phone casing, and a Hatsune theme pack.Hatsune Miku variant has the same specifications as the normal version but it comes bundled with a customised power bank, phone casing, and a Hatsune theme pack.LG G6 confirmed to have top-tier audio skills
That news comes straight from LG itself, with the company claiming that with this new DAC there will be almost no loss of acoustic information, and distortion levels of just 0.0002%, leading to clean sound that’s almost identical to the original recording.This new 32-bit DAC can also control the left and right earphones separately, for more balanced sound, which LG reckons brings the experience closer to feeling like you’re actually at a live concert.
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