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Tharun G January 25th, 2015 7:10 PM 11 COMMENTS

Hike introduces free voice calling feature in beta launch

Bharti SoftBank backed Hike messenger has introduced free voice calling feature as part of its beta launch. Users need to register for the beta program via the Hike app to start using voice call feature. Most messenger application in the market now offer voice calling and WhatsApp has already announced plans to introduce voice calling feature. Hike had recently bought US based Zip Phone, a free Voice calling company. This purchase has enabled Hike... Read More

Srikapardhi January 24th, 2015 9:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Hockey India launches mobile app on Android and iOS platforms

Hockey India today launched its first HHIL mobile application on Android and iOS platform. The application will offer ‘Live match feed’ and has a user friendly interface will provide all information regarding the impending League, ranging from overall match schedules to specific match venues and summary of the teams to player profiles. Speaking at the launch of the app, Dr Narinder Batra, Chairman Hockey India League said, “These days everyone wants... Read More

Asif Iqbal January 22nd, 2015 3:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Dropbox finally releases an official app for Windows Phone

Windows Phone clearly lacks a number of official apps when compared to iOS and Android, but the number has been improving slowly and steadily. When Dropbox and Microsoft announced a strategic partnership last year, the benefit for consumers was limited to Dropbox integration for Microsoft Office. But after yesterday's Microsoft event, where Windows 10 was announced and showcased for smartphones and tablets, Dropbox launched an official app for Windows Phone as a part... Read More

Srikapardhi January 22nd, 2015 1:45 AM 24 COMMENTS

WhatsApp launches a Web client, comes to desktop via browser

WhatsApp the world's most popular messaging platform, now comes to desktop via web client. This web client as of now currently works on Chrome browser. Whatsapp in it's official blog post said "For the first time, millions of you will have the ability to use WhatsApp on your web browser.Our web client is simply an extension of your phone: the web browser mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device... Read More

Mahit January 21st, 2015 1:32 AM 15 COMMENTS

WhatsApp PLUS users banned from using Whatsapp for 24 hours

Whatsapp is the most extensively used Messaging application in the world and the fact that it has some limitations when it comes to the size of the file that can be sent over gave rise to a modded version of the application called the Whatsapp Plus. The modded app removed all the restrictions and used the Whatsapp servers. The users of Whatsapp Plus have suddenly received a jolt when Whatsapp... Read More

Tharun G January 17th, 2015 12:53 PM 42 COMMENTS

How to save data on mobile internet? Our tips on data saving for you

Mobile data is becoming expensive day by day irrespective of 2G or 3G. The only way to save cost is to reduce data usage. We analyse different strategies you could adopt to save mobile data. Data hungry apps As soon as you turn on your mobile data, your installed apps start using your internet to Sync for new update. Ensure you enable restrict background data for apps that you don't want connecting to internet each... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas January 14th, 2015 1:14 PM 19 COMMENTS

Ringo now in India, offers low cost calling without using the Internet

Ringo has launched its service in India, which will now offer low cost calling without using the Internet. Unlike other OTT voice apps, Ringo calls do not use the Internet, Wifi, data or carrier minutes. Making a call using Ringo is identical to making a call through your carrier, in terms of quality, and yet costs 70% lower than standard rates offered by most Telcos. Ringo uses a unique call flow to... Read More

Apurva January 9th, 2015 3:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft Office Preview now available on Android tablets for free

Microsoft has debuted public beta of its tablet optimised edition of Office for Android 4.4 KitKat and 5.0 Lollipop for tablet users. Earlier the company had launched a preview of the app for tablets, however users had to join a Google+ group to try it out. Android tablet users can now download Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint directly from the Google Play Store. While launching the apps on... Read More

Mahit January 8th, 2015 6:55 PM 21 COMMENTS

Hike buys Zip Phone, a free Voice calling company

India's homegrown Instant Messaging company hike has reportedly bought Zip Phone a free voice calling company. This move is aimed at increasing the foothold in the Internet ecosystem. To set the context right, Zip phone was a one man startup founded by Anuj Jain in US. The Voice calling application also made to the Y combinator list Summer batch last year. This acquisition will help hike to integrate the voice... Read More

Asif Iqbal January 6th, 2015 6:57 PM 6 COMMENTS

WhatsApp to implement ‘Call via Skype’ and ‘Driving Mode’ features?

Developers of WhatsApp, the ultra-popular new-age instant messenger app, have been trying out new features off late. We have seen various leaks regarding the upcoming VoIP calling feature in WhatsApp in the recent past, but none has actually been released to the public. Now, proofs have surfaced on the Internet, which show that WhatsApp is trying to implement 'Call via Skype' and 'Driving Mode' features into the app. The folks... Read More

Apurva January 5th, 2015 4:19 PM 24 COMMENTS

Instant Messengers in 2014 and what to expect in 2015

2014 has been a tremendous year for Instant messengers. The category attracted more investment and innovation since Facebook acquired WhatsApp back in February for whooping $19B. What’s interesting about this category is that there’s no clear winner, as of yet. WhatsApp itself was slow to rule the US market, it first gained momentum in Spain and other asian countries. With time, many players entered the market like Viber, Hike, Facebook messenger and WeChat.... Read More

Zara Ali December 23rd, 2014 5:42 PM 1 COMMENTS

Truecaller to set up an R&D centre in India

Phone directory app, Truecaller, which holds half of its 100 million users in India, is planning to expand its base in the country by setting up a research and development (R&D) centre and hiring more marketing personnel. Truecaller was started in 2009 by Alan Mamedi and Nami Zarringhalam, the Swedish company enables users to search for contact information (based on name, number or address), to identify incoming calls or block... Read More