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Imon June 2nd, 2016 11:23 AM 14 COMMENTS

TRAI launches DND app called ‘DND Services’ for Android users

As a means to protect customers from receiving unwanted promotional calls and messages, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a new mobile application called 'DND Services'. The application enables subscribers to file complaints about unsolicited commercial communications. Designed by the National Informatics Centre, the app will make the Do Not Disturb (DND) activation and complaint services seamless depending on various SMS codes. There is already a helpline... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 1st, 2016 12:23 PM 4 COMMENTS

Lenovo started rolling out Android Marshmallow update for K4 Note

Lenovo has started rolling out the Android Marshmallow 6.0 update for K4 Note through OTA update. The users can manually check for the update via Settings > About Phone > System Update. The latest update bumps the software build to K50a40_S322_160314_ROW and is about 1.6GB in size. The update will bring an array of new features and support including revamped app permissions, Google Now on Tap, Android Pay mobile payment... Read More

Zara Ali 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

Esmail May 28th, 2016 12:59 PM 1 COMMENTS

India Virtual Reality Headset market shipments value reaches $3.4 million in Q1: 6Wresearch

India Virtual Reality Headset market shipments value reached over $3.4 million in first quarter of the calendar year 2016 with ANTVR and DOMO capturing 85% share in the market, according to a report by 6Wresearch. The report said that the advancement in computer technology and internet connectivity coupled with increasing investments in virtual reality technology and growing application segments across the Media & Entertainment industry have fuelled the growth of... Read More

Zara Ali May 25th, 2016 1:37 PM 4 COMMENTS

Nextbit Robin: The cloud-first smartphone goes official in India at Rs. 19,999

Nextbit's cloud-first smartphone, Robin, has been finally made official in India. The main feature of the Nextbit Robin is its unique merge of cloud and internal storage. It backs up the apps, photos, in an orderly manner and restores them whenever as per user needs. To recap, Nextbit is a company formed by ex-Google, ex-HTC, and ex-Android employees, and their first product was Baton, an app that allows cloud syncing... Read More

Zara Ali May 23rd, 2016 6:22 PM 7 COMMENTS

YU Yunique, Yuphoria, Yureka, and Yureka Plus slated to get Marshmallow update next month

After a series of speculations, Micromax-backed YU has announced that four of its devices are slated to receive Marshmallow OTA update in the next 30 days. These smartphones are YU Yunique, Yuphoria, Yureka, and Yureka Plus. For now, the company is internally testing the beta build of the update. The beta update is up for manual download for normal users as well. The YU Yuphoria and Yureka owners can download the beta build... Read More

Imon May 15th, 2016 4:23 PM 13 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Video Calling feature goes live on Android beta (v2.16.80)

After introducing voice calls support, a year ago WhatsApp will soon offer video call support feature which is currently been tested on its beta version of Android app. After updating the Android app to v2.16.80 ; the app remains same as earlier versions, but the tap on the call icon on the chat menu gives options to choose between a voice call and a video call. Since this is not... Read More

Zara Ali May 14th, 2016 6:00 AM 4 COMMENTS

HTC Desire 820 finally starts receiving Marshmallow update

Going by the notion "better late than never" HTC's 2014 smartphone, the Desire 820 is getting the Marshmallow update. However, it is not clear that the update is available to how many regions for now. For the Desire 820 owners, please check your device if it has got the update. As per our info, the update will tweak the Sense UI version to 7.0. As we always point out in... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 12th, 2016 10:49 PM 2 COMMENTS

OneBlackMark app calls for 100% voting in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry

Adding to the digital spree of election, Iceberg Technologies has launched a mobile app OneBlackMark. Designed to encourage people to vote 100%, the users need to download the app, click a selfie with the predesigned voting awareness stickers, and share it with friends through social media. The app is currently live for Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry state elections. The developers intend to popularize this app by making it for other... Read More

Zara Ali May 11th, 2016 6:00 AM 1 COMMENTS

Huawei announces Honor V8 with 4GB RAM and dual 12MP cameras

Huawei unveiled yet another smartphone in its Honor series, dubbed as the Honor V8. The smartphone has been launched in China in three variants. It will be up for sale in Ceramic White, Platinum Silver, Rose Gold, Champagne gold, Ice Silver and Gray color options. The variant with full HD (1080p) display/Kirin 950 chipset/4GB RAM/ 32GB storage is priced at 2299 yuan (approx. Rs. 23,520). The second variant has been bundled... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 6th, 2016 8:45 AM 1 COMMENTS

Sony Xperia Z3, Z3 compact, Z2 and Z2 tablet receive Marshmallow update in India

Four Sony devices - the Xperia Z3, Z3 compact, Xperia Z2 and Z2 tablet have started getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow update in India. The users can upgrade to the new OS via PC Companion desktop application or Push Notification appearing on the devices. The user can also manually check for the update from device’s settings menu. Android 6.0 Marshmallow which is now running on 7.5% Android devices, brings a number... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas May 2nd, 2016 7:19 PM 23 COMMENTS

Work in Progress: 5G not to go live before 2020

Though India is yet to see 4G in full potential, developed nations are keeping their taste bud ready for next generation of mobile telephony. Verizon, United States' largest mobile operator already has kickstarted their 5G projects. and was able to hit 1Gbps+ speed in some 5G field trials. Verizon has used infra from Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung, and deployed 5G at 15GHz, 28GHz, 39GHz and 64GHz band, though most trials... Read More