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May 31st, 2016 2:18 PM 12 COMMENTS

YU Yunicorn goes official with MediaTek Helio P10 chipset and 4GB RAM at Rs. 12,999 to take on Moto G4 Plus

Micromax's YU Televentures finally launched its much-awaited smartphone, the YU Yunicorn in New Delhi, today. The device has been aggressively priced at Rs. 12,999. However, this is just an introductory pricing that will be valid for one month, after that the device will be up for purchase at Rs. 14,999. As we stated in our earlier report, the device will be retailing exclusively via Flipkart in the online arena. Also,... Read More

May 31st, 2016 11:37 AM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel’s Gopal Vittal is the new COAI Chairman

Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (India and South Asia) of Bharti Airtel has been elected as Chairman of COAI, which is an apex body that represents seven leading Indian mobile service operators, for 2016-17. Vittal is taking over from Himanshu Kapania, Managing Director of Idea Cellular. In addition to Vittal, COAI has also elected Sunil Sood, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone India, as the Vice-Chairman.... Read More

May 31st, 2016 10:41 AM 1 COMMENTS

YU Yunicorn official teaser surfaces ahead of launch, to retail exclusively via Flipkart

Micromax's YU Televentures is all set to launch its next smartphone, dubbed as YU Yunicorn, today. But before doing so, the company has released a video teaser of the device. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgaI5rDd2m0 The teaser gives a good idea about the upcoming smartphone's design and also its sales details. As per the teaser, the device will be up for sale exclusively via Flipkart. Earlier, the device was slated to be unveiled on... Read More

May 30th, 2016 8:17 PM 221 COMMENTS

RCOM starts online 4G migration ahead of CDMA network shutdown

Ahead of the planned CDMA network shutdown, RCOm has started online migration facility for CDMA subscribers. RCOM had earlier officially announced May 31st as the last day of CDMA services in phase I circles as part of its planned 4G upgrade. Phase I circles include Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, UP East, UP West and Madhya Pradesh. CDMA subscribers can visit RCOM website to do an online migration to 4G.... Read More

May 30th, 2016 6:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Huawei, Proximus presented 1.1Gbps peak connection speed on a Live Mobile Network in Belgium

Belgium-based mobile telecommunications company Proximus in collaboration with Huawei has successfully completed a live demonstration of a 1.1Gbps peak connection speed on a Live Mobile Network. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Belgium. The demonstration successfully showcased speeds 8 times faster than the 150 Mbps peak rate of 4G, representing improvement in the peak rate, capacity, and cell edge throughput. With this, it opens the way for future types of... Read More

May 30th, 2016 1:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

New ForcePhone technology to let you control smartphones with a squeeze

Imagine if you could control your smartphone with a simple squeeze. This is what the engineers from University of Michigan making a reality. The team is developing a Batsman-inspired software that can allow the users to command the smartphones using a sense of force/pressure on its body/display. This ‘ForcePhone’ is a pressure-sensitive technology, similar to the 3D touch functionality that debuted on iPhone 6S. The researchers used ultrasonic waves to... Read More

May 30th, 2016 2:11 AM 0 COMMENTS

Huawei successfully tests its new 5G air interface technology in China

In a series of field trials, Huawei found that its new 5G air interface technology can effectively improve spectrum efficiency and to meet diverse service requirements for 5G defined by ITU-R. The trials were conducted in April 2016 in Chendu, China and they were defined by the IMT-2020 5G Promotion Group. IMT-2020 5G Promotion Group is an initiative launched by China Academy of Information and Communication Technology (CAICT) with an... Read More

May 29th, 2016 1:24 PM 10 COMMENTS

A new study conducted on rat triggers cellphone-cancer debate

Triggering the debate of cellphone radiation and cancer, a new study from The National Toxicology Program (part of the National Institutes of Health) claims that cellphones might cause cancer. The ongoing study conducted on rats and mice says that the constant exposing of heavy dose of certain types of cellphone radiation develop brain and heart tumours. Interestingly, male rats are said to be effected faster than the female rats. Also,... Read More

May 29th, 2016 8:43 AM 22 COMMENTS

Would you like Android N to be named Neyyappam? Well, Kerala Tourism Dept. would like that

Google's upcoming Android version, dubbed as Android N is making news for its moniker. This time around, Google turned to users for the name suggestion. Following the "sweet" legacy that Android versions are known for, right from Froyo to Marshmallow. You won't believe, but the name that's topping the charts for suggestions is the Indian dessert, Neyyappam. It is a famous south Indian dessert made from rice and jaggery. Well,... Read More

May 29th, 2016 6:30 AM 7 COMMENTS

Asianet revises true unlimited broadband plans Speed 510 and 899 in Kerala

Just few months into re-introducing its iconic true unlimited broadband plans 510 and 899, Asianet has now increased the monthly rent for the plans to Rs 599 and Rs 999 respectively. The new tariff will come into effect from June 1st, 2016 across Kerala. The plans now branded as TU 599 and TU 999 offer true unlimited broadband speed of 1Mbps and 2Mbps respectively without any FUP limits. Asianet has hiked monthly... Read More

May 28th, 2016 5:33 PM 396 COMMENTS

Rcom officially announces May 31st as the last day of CDMA services in phase 1 circles

Reliance communications the 4th largest operator by subscriber base which is in the process of launching its 4G LTE services in India has finally made an official announcement through its instacare app that it will be completely shutting down its CDMA services in the phase 1 circles of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, UP East, UP West and Madhya Pradesh, putting to rest the speculations that CDMA services... Read More

May 28th, 2016 2:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Portronics launches water-resistant POSH Bluetooth speakers at Rs. 1,649; to rival Xioami’s Mi Bluetooth speaker

Bluetooth speakers are gaining popularity in the Indian market. Taking a cue from the high demand, Portronics has launched "POSH" water-resistant Bluetooth speakers. To woo the buyers, Portronics speakers are retailing at Rs. 1,649 on Amazon and Flipkart. The MRP of the speaker is shown as Rs. 2,499, but the selling price is Rs. 1,649. Coming on to the specifications, the Portronics POSH Bluetooth speakers boast IPX4 rating for water... Read More

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