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March 16th, 2016 6:02 PM 12 COMMENTS

Android N is internally called as ‘New York Cheesecake’; Google turns to users to name the upcoming version

It is that time of the year when Google releases new builds for Android, and this time around it is working on "Android N". Last year, we all were going Sherlock over what would Google name the Android M, which later turned out to be Android 6.0 Marshmallow. According to a report by Android Police, Google Opinion Rewards has started asking the Android users to name the next Android, which for now, is... Read More

March 16th, 2016 4:10 PM 18 COMMENTS

28 towns of Maharashtra, Goa gets Idea 4G services

Idea Cellular has launched 4G LTE services across 28 towns in Maharashtra & Goa, covering major towns of Nagpur and Ahmednagar. With this launch, the company delivered 4G LTE services in 10 circles within FY16. “Beginning Dec 23, we have rapidly expanded our 4G LTE services in these 10 markets in a record time frame of just 3 months. We have revised our capex guidance for financial year 2016 from... Read More

March 16th, 2016 2:37 PM 1 COMMENTS

FusionNet deploys Juniper GPON network, aims to provide FTTH service to 150,000 homes and business by year end

FusionNet Web Services, which launched high-speed broadband services in October last year in NCR region, said that it has deployed Juniper’s multi-service gigabit passive optical network (GPON) infrastructure, which it said will be connected to about 150,000 homes and business by the end of this year. The new Internet service provider said that its GPON infrastructure, along with routing, switching and security solutions will provide fiber-to-the-premises (FTTH) Internet access at... Read More

March 16th, 2016 12:16 PM 2 COMMENTS

Opera Max allows users to save 60% of mobile data while using entertainment apps

According to a study conducted about the app usage pattern of millions of Opera Max users, it was found that Opera Max allows users to save up to 60% of their mobile data while streaming videos and music on the go. On YouTube and Netflix, it gives data savings of 60%. On Saavn and Gaana, it saves 40% data, and on Eros Now and HotStar, it saves 15% of mobile... Read More

March 16th, 2016 10:52 AM 1 COMMENTS

5BARz India bags contract from tier 1 telco for network extender device

5BARz India said that a tier 1 telecom service provider has awarded a contract for 5BARz network extender device in India. The contract follows a similar order from Vodafone India, the country's second largest telecom service provider. The company said that the initial purchase order from this new network operator follows an extensive program of field testing and laboratory tests, and a review process of almost one year. As a... Read More

March 16th, 2016 6:09 AM 3 COMMENTS

OnePlus 2 gets a permanent price cut in India, 16GB/64GB variants will now retail at Rs. 20,999 and Rs. 22,999 respectively

If you have been planning to buy the OnePlus 2 smartphone, then this might actually be the best time to purchase it. The device has got a permanent price slash in India, for both the storage variants 16GB and 64GB. As per the latest pricing, the OnePlus 2 16GB variant will now retail at Rs. 20,999, while the 64GB variant will be up for sale at Rs. 22,999. It's been... Read More

March 15th, 2016 9:53 PM 10 COMMENTS

Proposed service tax on spectrum to increase mobile bills

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said that the Finance Bill 2016 proposal to declare spectrum allocations as services will result in an additional tax burden of Rs. 77,000 crore for the telecom operators. Customer will end up paying higher tariffs for telecom services as this additional tax levied will be passed on to them. "The service tax levy on spectrum assignment means that during auctions lined up for... Read More

March 15th, 2016 7:52 PM 3 COMMENTS

VoLTE to account for $120 billion in annual service revenue by 2020: Report

Voice over LTE or VoLTE services will account for nearly $120 billion in annual service revenue by 2020, as mobile operators remain committed to the technology as the long term solution to secure a fully native IP based telephony experience, according to SNS Research. The firm said that almost all VoLTE operators are committed to migrate existing mobile voice subscribers to LTE in order to re-farm their 2G and 3G... Read More

March 15th, 2016 6:06 PM 10 COMMENTS

InFocus Bingo 50 launched in India with 3GB of RAM and Android 6.0 Marshmallow, priced at Rs. 7,499

InFocus has introduced a budget smartphone in the market. Perhaps, this could be the cheapest Android 6.0 Marshmallow smartphone currently available on the market. Dubbed as Bingo 50, this 4G smartphone is available exclusively on Snapdeal for a price tag Rs. 7,499. As a launch offer, the first 1000 buyers will get a free ROCK Selfie Stick worth Rs. 1,000. On the specification front, the device comes with a 5-inch display... Read More

March 15th, 2016 4:44 PM 10 COMMENTS

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus with 2GB RAM, Snapdragon 616, 4G LTE support launched at Rs. 8,499, set to rival Coolpad Note 3 and Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime

As expected, Lenovo has launched its Vibe K5 Plus smartphone in India. The device was first announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016, last month. It will be available in Platinum Silver, Champagne Gold, and Graphite Gray color options, for a price of Rs. 8,499. The device will be exclusive to Flipkart, and will go on open sale from March 23. As an inaugural offer in the first sale,... Read More

March 15th, 2016 1:53 PM 37 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio to reportedly spend over Rs 1000 cr on commercial 4G launch next month

Reliance Jio will reportedly spend over Rs 1000 crores on commercial launch, which is likely sometime next month, Exchange4media reported Tuesday citing industry sources. The launch however will happen in phases with initial focus on metro or high ARPU cities. Till date, the telco is providing services to over 1.5 lakhs group employees to get feedback around the quality of services. Reliance Jio will offer 4G services using the 2300... Read More

March 15th, 2016 1:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel partners Globe Telecom to launch affordable calling plan to Philippines

Bharti Airtel and Globe Telecom have forged a partnership to give Airtel customers from around the world access to an affordable calling plan to the Philippines via Airtel’s voice calling app airtel talk. “This partnership marks a significant milestone that will enable the Filipino diaspora residing globally to connect with loved ones back in Philippines using airtel talk at affordable rates. airtel talk currently caters to the communication needs of... Read More

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