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Asif Iqbal April 26th, 2014 1:28 AM 10 COMMENTS

Microsoft completes Nokia acquisition today, will it actually help Microsoft?

Eight months after the announcement that Microsoft will acquire Nokia's devices and services business for around $7.2 billion, Microsoft has now completely acquired Nokia's said divisions and related infrastructure today (except its manufacturing plants in Chennai and Korea). Nokia's will now be a completely owned, separately functioning subsidiary of Microsoft. Microsoft will own 'Lumia' and 'Asha' brands. Nokia is barred from using its brand name on any mobile device for... Read More

Sanjay April 3rd, 2014 12:11 PM 29 COMMENTS

Nokia Unveils the First dual-SIM Lumia Smartphone the 630 along with Lumia 635, and Lumia 930

Nokia announced three new Lumia Smartphones, the 630, Lumia 635, and Lumia 930 based on Windows Phone 8.1 and a series of exclusive Nokia features. The Nokia Lumia 635 and Nokia Lumia 630 offer an latest Windows Phone 8.1 OS experience and bring Microsoft Windows smartphones to more affordable prices. The Nokia Lumia 630 comes in two variants and introduces more choice as the first Lumia with dual-SIM, targeted for... Read More

Sanjay January 9th, 2014 4:46 PM 17 COMMENTS

Nokia Lumia 1320 Windows Smartphone with 6-inch HD Display Launched in India at Rs. 23,999

Nokia today announced the launch of large screen Windows smartphone the Nokia Lumia 1320 in India for Rs.23990. The new Nokia Lumia 1320 Windows phablet is perfectly suited for entertainment and productivity, with a six inch screen and the latest software advancements for Windows Phones. A new third column of tiles on the home screen means people can see and do more. Nokia Lumia 1320 features a 6-inch IPS LCD... Read More

Sanjay December 26th, 2013 1:43 PM 5 COMMENTS

Microsoft Launches Guardian, New Safety App for Windows Phone Users

Microsoft India today announced the launch of Guardian, a new safety application (app), available exclusively for Windows Phone users. Guardian enables users to switch on a ‘track me’ feature in the app that lets friends and family track them in real time using Microsoft Windows Azure cloud services and Bing Map APIs. Guardian App users can call for help through an ‘SOS’ alert button and also connect to security agencies,... Read More

Sanjay December 21st, 2013 2:27 PM 10 COMMENTS

Microsoft and Amar Chitra Katha Launches ‘ACK Comics’ App For Windows 8 Tablets and Notebooks

Microsoft and Amar Chitra Katha today launched the first official Amar Chitra Katha comic application, ‘ACK COMICS’ exclusively for Windows 8 tablets and notebooks. First five comics - Shakuntala, Birbal the Wise, Tirupati, Tenzing Norgay and Anant Pai will be available free of cost to Windows 8 users. With this free app, developed by Ninestars’ App9 Digital Studio, consumers can now instantly browse, buy, download and read hundreds of old... Read More

Sanjay October 9th, 2013 12:54 PM 2 COMMENTS

Play with Chhota Bheem Gaming App Launched for Windows Smartphones and Tablets

Microsoft today announced the launch of 'Play with Chota Bheem' gaming app which will be available exclusively on Windows 8 and Windows Phone. So it’s time to activate the Kid’s Corner on your Windows Phone and give your tiny tots something to really smile and laugh about. For Chhota Bheem is coming to town to entertain your little ones. They can now lose themselves in the world of their favorite... Read More

Sanjay September 17th, 2013 1:08 PM 45 COMMENTS

Windows Phone Now India’s Second Largest Smartphone Platform – IDC Report

The IDC Asia Pacific Mobile Phone Tracker (April – June, 2013), released in August 2013 has revealed that for the third consecutive quarter, Windows Phone is the second most widely used smartphone platform in India. With a market share of 5.4%, Windows Phone has maintained its lead over competing platforms – namely, Apple iOS and Blackbery. In India, there are over seven Windows Phone devices available across a broad price... Read More

Sanjay September 12th, 2013 5:15 PM 14 COMMENTS

IRCTC App for Windows Smartphone,Tablet and PC Launched

Microsoft and IRCTC today announced the launch of an official IRCTC Mobile App for Windows Smartphone (Mobile Phone), Windows 8 tablet or PC. So now you can plan your travel, book train tickets and do much more on-the-go, using your Windows Mobile, Smartphone Phone, Windows 8 tablet or PC. IRCTC has embarked on an application (app) journey, with the launch of the official IRCTC app. The app has been made... Read More

Sanjay September 3rd, 2013 10:58 AM 29 COMMENTS

Nokia To Sell Mobile Phone Business to Microsoft

Nokia today announced that it has signed an agreement to enter into a transaction whereby Nokia will sell substantially all of its entire Mobile Devices, Smart phones & Services business and licence its patents to Microsoft for EUR 5.44 billion in cash, payable at closing. Subject to the closing of the transaction, Microsoft will acquire substantially all of Nokia's Devices & Services business, including the Mobile Phones and Smart Devices... Read More

Sanjay June 19th, 2012 8:29 AM 16 COMMENTS

Microsoft Announces Surface Tablets

Microsoft today unveiled Tablet PCs - Surface for Windows RT and Surface for Windows 8 Pro built to be the ultimate stage for Windows OS. Surface tablet for Windows 8 RT running on NVidia's ARM processor, and surface for Windows 8 Pro, running on Intel's Ivy Bridge (using the i5 core) weighs 676 grams and is 9.3 mm thick.. Using a 10.6-inch ClearType HD display, Microsoft tablets includes USB 2.0,... Read More

Sanjay April 21st, 2011 5:25 PM 12 COMMENTS

Nokia Completes Microsoft Deal

World leading Mobile Phone maker Nokia and Microsoft today announced the signing of a definitive agreement on a partnership that will result in a new global mobile ecosystem, utilizing the very complementary assets of both companies. Completed ahead of schedule, the definitive agreement is consistent with the joint announcement made on February 11. In addition to agreeing to the terms of their partnership, including joint contributions to the development of... Read More

Sanjay November 8th, 2010 7:14 PM 6 COMMENTS

Nokia-Microsoft Exchange Direct Access Email Boosting Global Businesses

Nokia today announced an update on the deployment of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync for Nokia smartphones that shows it is gaining substantial traction among the world's biggest operators and enterprises. The solution - which delivers direct, secure access to email and personal information via organizations' Microsoft Exchange servers - is now available for Nokia smartphones on more than 550 operator networks worldwide. Nokia claims with Microsoft Exchange servers ActiveSync for Nokia... Read More