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Zara Ali March 6th, 2016 7:36 AM 31 COMMENTS

Here are the top smartphones expected to launch in India this month

India has emerged as one of the most sought after destinations for the smartphone makers. Well, thanks to our ever-growing population, the number of smartphone users has also shot up substantially. Taking an example from trendy flash sales of devices like LeEco Le 1s conducted in India, wherein thousand of units are sold within seconds. Our country has become an oasis for the manufacturers to sell their devices successfully. Now... Read More

Zara Ali March 5th, 2016 4:56 PM 5 COMMENTS

OxygenOS 2.2.1 update brings RAW support to the default camera app on OnePlus 2

A fresh software update is being rolled out today for the OnePlus 2 smartphone. No, the update is not gonna make any revolutionary change such as changing the Android version of the device to Marshmallow, but it does brings along a variety of bug fixes and enhancements. The update also takes care of the occasional image corruption issue in OnePlus Camera. The key change that the update brings along... Read More

Imon March 5th, 2016 2:27 PM 29 COMMENTS

Idea is offering 1GB of 3G/2GB data at Re. 1 to promote ‘My Idea’ app

In order to promote its self-care app ' My Idea', Aditya Birla Group owned telco Idea Cellular is offering 1GB of data at just Re.1 to its prepaid users. But, the 1GB data is chance-based, as it differs o from user to user. The data will range from 100MB to 1GB and only a few lucky numbers would get the maximum data for free. As per the latest information, Idea... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas March 5th, 2016 12:19 PM 55 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio entry may pressurize RCom: Fitch

RCom may face challenges due to higher competition in the data market after the entry of Mukesh Ambani's telecom venture Reliance Jio in the second half of 2016, according to Fitch Ratings. The firm however added that RCom's ownership of a pan-India spectrum in 800MHz/850MHz and its ability to offer faster 4G data services could help it fend off the competition, to some extent. According to Fitch Ratings, RCom's IDR is... Read More

Zara Ali March 5th, 2016 4:34 AM 16 COMMENTS

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to go official in India on March 8; are you planning to buy?

Samsung has started rolling out media invites for the India launch of its latest flagships, the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. To recap, these smartphones were first announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016, Barcelona. The Indian variants of these flagships are most likely to be powered by Octa-Core Exynos 8890 chipset in lieu of quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor. Samsung has not revealed the pricing and availability... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas March 4th, 2016 7:34 PM 4 COMMENTS

Smartphones now account for 60% of infections in the mobile network: Nokia

Mobile networks, smartphones pulled ahead of Windows-based computers and laptops, now accounting for 60% of the malware activity observed in the mobile space, according to a research findings by Nokia Threat Intelligence report. The report also reveals an increase in iOS-based malware, growing sophistication of Android malware and the rising threat of mobile ransomware. The report said that it examined general trends and statistics for malware infections in devices connected through... Read More

Srikapardhi March 4th, 2016 5:05 PM 75 COMMENTS

Here’s why BSNL, MTNL perform poorly

Legacy manpower, delay in network modernisation, and less aggressive market skills are the reason behind the poor financial performances of state-run telecom operators, BSNL and MTNL. Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said both the telcos are taking several steps to enhance revenues through investments to strengthen their network and focus on customer care and service delivery to improve revenue generation. He however added that one of the reasons for less... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas March 4th, 2016 3:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Fitch affirms RCom long-term foreign, local currency ratings at BB-

Rating agency Fitch affirmed Reliance Communications' long-term foreign-and local-currency issuer default ratings (lIDR) of 'BB-', indicating a stable outlook. It simultaneously affirmed the 'BB-' rating on the Anil Ambani-led telco's $300 million 6.5% senior secured notes due 2020. The affirmation factors in RCom's commitment to deleverage in a timely manner by using the proceeds from the sale of its tower business by its subsidiary, Reliance Infratel, Fitch said, added that... Read More

Ria Lakshman March 4th, 2016 2:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intex Cloud Breeze launched with 5-inch display, 8GB storage, 5MP camera for Rs. 3,999

For those who are planning ti buy an affordable smartphone, Intex’s latest offering, the Intex Cloud Breeze could be a choice. Priced at INR 3,999, this dual-SIM smartphone features a 5-inch FWVGA display of 480x854 pixels resolution and Gorilla Glass protection. The handset is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz MediaTek MT6572W processor coupled with 1GB of DDR2 RAM. The device will be exclusively sold via Snapdeal. Intex Cloud Breeze sports a 5-megapixel... Read More

Tharun G March 4th, 2016 12:54 PM 9 COMMENTS

BSNL launches ‘Plan Voucher 51’ for new customers in Punjab circle

BSNL has introduced promotional tariff scheme named the “Punjab per sec plan PV-51” for new customers in Punjab circle offering reduced call rates and bundled usage. The promotional tariff offer is available for 90 days, starting on March 2, 2016. The plan voucher 51 comes bundled with 2500 Local/STD seconds to any network and 50MB data usage for 30 days. Customers will also get reduced calling tariff of Rs 0.008/sec... Read More

Ria Lakshman March 4th, 2016 12:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vuclip launches online streaming service Viu in India

A Hong Kong-based PCCW Media company Vuclip has launched Viu, a video-on-demand service in India. This freemium service is available over the web, tablets, and mobile phones providing access to thousands of hours of content for free. The subscribers who wish for ad-free experience and more content can buy the premium version of Viu for INR 99. Content Features The service boasts of 17,000+ hours of fresh Bollywood and Indian... Read More

Zara Ali March 4th, 2016 6:30 AM 3 COMMENTS

Xiaomi Mi 5 to launch in India next month, confirms Hugo Barra

Following the recent launch of the Redmi Note 3, Xiaomi has revealed that the next device to enter Indian shores would be its much-talked about flagship, the Xiaomi Mi 5. The company's Vice President, Hugo Barra confirmed the launch month, however, he did not unleash any info regarding the device's pricing and availability in India. As we all know, the Mi 5 is Xioami's first device that was launched at... Read More