Reliance Communication (RCom) Tata Teleservices and Aircel have entered into a tripartite agreement to offer 3G roaming services. With this partnership, the trio will provide 3G roaming services across their respective customer bases using their network across the country.
RCom and Aircel have permits for 3G services in 13 out of 22 service areas while Tata Teleservices (TTSL ) has permit in 9 circles. Currently, RCom offers 3G in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Assam, North East, Jammu & Kashmir.
As a result of the partnership with Aircel, RCom will get access to circles of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, UP (East) and Andhra Pradesh. While teaming up with TTSL will add cities like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and UP (West).
We are delighted to be the first operator to offer 3G national roaming to our customers in partnership with other telecom firms having state-of-the-art 3G networks.These alliances will further consolidate RCom’s position as the leading data operator in the country and will help the company improve its postpaid and corporate customer market share,
said RCom’s Chief Executive Officer for Consumer Business, Gurdeep Singh.
Reliance tied up with Aircel for 2G Intra-circle roaming last year. Last week, Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) ...
Reliance Communication (RCom) Tata Teleservices and Aircel have entered into a tripartite agreement to offer 3G roaming services. With this partnership, the trio will provide 3G roaming services across their respective customer bases using their network across the country.
RCom and Aircel have permits for 3G services in 13 out of 22 service areas while Tata Teleservices (TTSL ) has permit in 9 circles. Currently, RCom offers 3G in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Assam, North East, Jammu & Kashmir.
As a result of the partnership with Aircel, RCom will get access to circles of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, UP (East) and Andhra Pradesh. While teaming up with TTSL will add cities like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and UP (West).
We are delighted to be the first operator to offer 3G national roaming to our customers in partnership with other telecom firms having state-of-the-art 3G networks.These alliances will further consolidate RCom’s position as the leading data operator in the country and will help the company improve its postpaid and corporate customer market share,
said RCom’s Chief Executive Officer for Consumer Business, Gurdeep Singh.
Reliance tied up with Aircel for 2G Intra-circle roaming last year. Last week, Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) ...
HP is soon expected to launch its first Android laptop with a full laptop experience except for the fact that it runs on Android OS instead of Windows or Linux. The upcoming HP Slatebook 14 has leaked online in what is probably a video tour for the product.
The HP Slatebook 14 will come with a full laptop like build quality along with Beats Audio. The rumored specifications for this Android tablet include a 14inch Full HD touch screen display(1920x1080 display) along with options for HD variants (probably cheaper variants). It is expected to be powered by a quad-core NVidia Tegra 4 processor(could be either Tegra 4 or the new Tegra K1). There will be 2GB RAM along with 16GB internal storage and a microSD card slot for expansion.
It will come with the usual connectivity options like 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth. It will run on Android 4.2 Jellybean. There will also be three USB ports, one HDMI, power connector and audio jacks. Being touted as a cheap laptop, the Slatebook 14 will come with polycarbonate chassis.
There is no word regarding the pricing or the availability of the device. In less than a month, there is a Computex event that will be held ...
Micromax Canvas 2 Colors A120 that was spotted on official website few days back is now available from online retailer Snapdeal. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera similar to the Canvas HD A116.
Micromax Canvas 2 Colors A120 Specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM
8MP rear camera with LED Flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory (1.61GB user memory), 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
3G (HSDPA: 21Mbps, HSUPA: 5.76Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2000 mAh battery
The Micromax Canvas 2 Colors A120 comes in Dark Grey color with Radiant Red, Vibrant Yellow, Splendid Green or Mystic Blue back cover panel and White color with Yellow and Green back cover panels, according to the official website. It is priced at Rs. 10,299 online.
HTC has had a troubling past few quarters with well reviewed devices that haven’t really caught the consumer’s eye. In the upper end of the segment, we’ve seen HTC’s new One M8 that incorporates cutting edge design and materials to create the perfect flagship. However it is sales in the volume segment ie the entry level that can help revive the flailing smartphone giant. The Desire 310 aims to be exactly that device as it aims to combine a good experience with an enticing price point. Does it succeed? Read on to find out.
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Where the M7 and M8 shattered the boundaries of what was possible with smartphone design, the Desire 310 is the polar opposite. The phone is as pedestrian as they come in terms of looks and it appears that HTC hasn’t even attempted to make it stand out amongst the competition.
The phone has a front design that is basically just the display and elements included above the screen. An HTC logo can be seen below the 4.5 inch panel. There are no capacitive buttons here as the phone makes use of onscreen controls. Up top, things are kept slightly fresh by including an earpiece grille in a shade ...
Karbonn launched the Titanium S1 last year, now the Titanium S1 Plus is available from online retailer Saholic. It has a 4-inch WVGA display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has 3G connectivity and has dual SIM support with dual standby.
It packs 1GB RAM, 4GB of internal storage, microSD card slot and a 1500mAh battery. It directly competes with the recently launched Lava Iris 406Q that has almost similar specifications, except the battery.
Karbonn Titanium S1 Plus specifications
4-inch (800 × 480 pixels) touch screen display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS
Dual SIM (GSM + WCDMA) with Dual Standby
5MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G , Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
1500 mAh battery
The Karbonn Titanium S1 Plus comes in Black color and is priced at Rs. 5749 online.
Nokia has launched few apps across its platforms just in time for Indian Premier League(IPL). With the launch of its new apps, Nokia wants its customers to to get the best of the IPL experience by keeping track of latest scores, listening to commentary, engaging with their favorite players on social platforms and to top it off - watch the match LIVE.
For its Lumia range of devices, Nokia has introduced Nokia NexGTV which brings the IPL matches right to your mobile Live. They can also enjoy live ball by ball updates with the Cricbuzz application and ESPN Cricinfo application. CricHQ aims to bring you the best of cricket information from all around while Yahoo Cricket aims to keep you posted about the latest in the game of cricket.
For the Nokia X users, Nokia has brought the NexGTV and CricHQ application to its market store. Alongside the information applications, Nokia has also brought a game called Kursi Cricket connecting cricket and politics.
For the entry level Asha phones, Nokia is trying to bring a similar experience with applications like ESPN Hub, Yahoo Cricket and CricHQ.
Nokia wants you to have the best of this IPL on your phone.
Samsung has just announced the Galaxy K zoom, the company's latest camera-centric smartphone at an event in Singapore. It has a 20.7-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 4.4-44mm lens with 10x optical zoom, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Xenon Flash. It has a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, powered by a Hexa-Core processor (1.7 GHz Dual Core Cortex A15+ 1.3 GHz Quad Core Cortex A7) and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with the latest Samsung Touchwiz UX.
It uses a new retracting lens technology that provides 10x optical zoom in a 20.2 mm slim body. It weighs 200 grams. It has AF/AE Separation (Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure Separation), Pro Suggest with 5 optimized filter settings, Selfie Alarm to take timed selfies, object tracing and more.
Other features include, Ultra Power Saving Mode, S Health Lite, Studio app and more. As you can see, the phone has voice calling capabilities as well, similar to the Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Samsung Galaxy K zoom specifications
4.8-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display
1.7 GHz Dual Core + 1.3 GHz Quad Core Exynos (5260) processor with Mali-T624 GPU
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
20.7MP rear camera with Xenon Flash, BSI Sensor, OIS and 10x optical zoom, 1080p video at 60 fps
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack
2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory and expandable up to 64GB with microSD
4G LTE/3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi ...
Samsung just reported its earnings for Q1 2014, in which the company has managed to make operating profit of 8.49 trillion won ($8.2 billion) for the quarter ended March 31st. It has reported net profit of 7.57 trillion won ($7.3 billion) and revenues of 53.68 trillion won, down by 9% from 59.28 trillion won in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Even though demand for smartphones and tablets in the January to March quarter were slow, operating profit in the mobile sector increased 18% QoQ due to increase in smartphone shipments and efficient management of marketing expenditures, the company said.
Mobile phone sales accounted for 31.36 trillion won, 4% down compared to the previous quarter. Operating profits in the mobile sector were 6.43 trillion won, up by 18% compared to Q4 2013.
Samsung saw strong sales in high-end segment including Galaxy S4 and Note 3 and the latest Galaxy S5. Shipment in the mid-range segment increased mainly due to phones like Galaxy Grand 2. The company shipped nearly 13 million units, even in the lowest quarter and launched high-end lineup, including launches of the premium GALAXY Note PRO 12.2 and GALAXY Tab PRO 12" and 8".
Samsung expects just slight growth in handset market since the demand would not be more due to weak seasonality in second quarter as well. With the full-fledged global sales of ...
Facebook has tweaked its Facebook Messenger App for iOS with some important features. The 5.0 update now enables users to send and receive videos which then can be played from the app itself.
With the latest update Facebook Messenger now gets a revamped messaging interface which can be used to share different media files like text, photo, video and stickers. Most importantly, the iOS app lets users take photos from within the app, that means more selfies can be taken and sent without leaving the app.
Stickers which are one of the important components of the Messenger can now be easily downloaded by the recipient by simply tapping and holding. To enable easy access, the icons for camera, stickers, voice notes have all been placed under the text field. Finally the app gets improved search which lets users search for individuals and group easily.
The Facebook Messenger 5.0 update is available now for iOS and will roll out for Android later this week. Last week Facebook announced in its earnings call that Facebook Messenger has over 200 million monthly active users. In March, the service added free voice calling in India on Android and iPhone and launched itself on Windows Phone.
Social mobile messaging space is getting extremely ...
In an announcement made earlier today, Nokia announced its next CEO. The erstwhile smartphone manufacturer has named its former networking head, Rajeev Suri as its new chief executive.
"As Nokia opens this new chapter, the Nokia Board and I are confident that Rajeev is the right person to lead the company forward," said Risto Siilasmaa, Chairman of the Nokia Board of Directors. "He has a proven ability to create strategic clarity, drive innovation and growth, ensure disciplined execution, and deliver results. We believe that his passion for technology will help ensure that Nokia continues to deliver innovations that have a positive impact on people's lives."
As Rajeev takes over on 1st May, he will be responsible for restructuring the entire business including a 5 billion Euro capital improvement program. This will include stock buybacks, dividend boost as well as debt reduction. Suri reaffirmed that the company is committed to its HERE Maps division and will continue investing in it alongside their network gear business. Nokia's advanced technology business will also remain a critical part of the company and might make a play in sensors, radio technologies to strengthen their patent portfolio. Nokia expects to further license out these patents. Over time, ...
In a bid to enhance its offering and compete with other players, Skype has introduced free group video calling on Mac, Windows and Xbox. The feature which was launched in 2010 was already available, but only to Premium Skype users on these aforementioned platforms for $8.99 per month.
In the future, we'll be enabling group video calling for all our users across more platforms,
said Skype's GM, Consumer Marketing Phillip Snalune in a blog post.
These platforms might include Skype’s mobile apps on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. In addition, Skype has also added screen sharing free for all group video calls. Group calling on Skype is allowed upto 10 users, however the company recommends no more than five.
Skype's biggest competitor is Google Hangouts which already supports free video calling for groups. Earlier this month, Skype announced Cortana control to make call on Windows Phone 8.1.
Blackphone will feature Nvidia's Tegra 4i chipset to handle application processing and the connectivity. Announced at the MWC 2014, the phone which is touted as the most secure phone. SGP, a joint venture of Silent Circle and Geeksphone have developed the Blackphone which went for pre order in February 24 costs $629 and will ship from June in US and Europe.
Tegra 4i has 60 custom GPU cores; a quad-core CPU based on ARM's Cortex-A9 r4 CPU, plus a fifth battery-saver core; and an integrated NVIDIA i500 LTE modem.
With Blackphone we have engineered a high-end smartphone rivaling the top devices on the market in terms of performance and user experience – and with comprehensive embedded privacy features as a crucial differentiator. NVIDIA's industry leadership and the compelling advantages of their Tegra 4i mobile processor make them a key partner in creating a disruptive product backed by the best components available.
said, Toby Weir-Jones, CEO of SGP Technologies SA.
The phone supports multiple LTE bands globally, including bands 4 and 7 in the U.S. and Canada, which support theoretical downlinks of 150 Mbps. It also runs over GSM and HSPA+.
Here are the specifications of the Blackphone
Runs of PrivatOS built on top of Android 4.4 KitKat.
4.7" IPS HD Display (1280x720 )
8MP rear ...
HTC M8 Ace surfaced in an image from @evleaks earlier this month. Now engadget reports that the HTC M8 Ace, a variant of the HTC One M8 will come with plastic unibody build instead of aluminium build. The HTC M8 Ace would have a 5-inch 1080p display and would be powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor similar to the One M8, according to the report.
It is not clear if the HTC M8 Ace would come with Duo camera arrangement similar to the One M8. Build could reduce the cost a lot. According to the report the HTC M8 Ace would be more affordable and could pose a threat to the Samsung Galaxy S5 with its competitive pricing.
HTC is also working on the HTC M8 mini, a low-cost variant of the M8, according to earlier reports. It is rumored to come with a 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, 4.5 inch HD display and Android 4.4 KitKat. It is also expected to come with a 13 MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera.
We just have to wait for @evleaks to reveal the complete specifications of the HTC M8 Ace.
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) today cleared the 3G intra-circle roaming agreements signed between Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular by saying that the 3G intra-circle-roaming (ICR) does not violate the Unified Access Service Licence (UASL) license, reports ET. It has also quashed all penalties imposed by the Department of Telecom (DoT) on these operators last year.
Back in March 2013 DoT asked Bharti Airtel to stop 3G services in 7 circles and asked them to pay Rs. 350 crore (Rs. 50 crore per circle) for illegal roaming pact with Vodafone and Idea . The DoT had also asked Vodafone India and Idea Cellular to stop 3G services outside their licensed zones, and asked them to pay Rs. 550 and Rs. 300 crores, for violating licence norms.
Delhi High Court temporarily stalled the execution of DoT’s order until the final hearing, after Airtel appealed against it. Later it ordered Bharti Airtel not to extend its 3G Intra-circle roaming services to new customers in the 7 circles, where it did not have licences for 3G spectrum, but can continue offering services to old customers.
These companies have be fighting against the penalties imposed by DoT for the past few months and appealed ...
It seems like Google is on a buying spree when it comes to patents. Recently, the search engine giant acquired Foxconn patents related to communication technology. Today, news is surfacing that Google has filed a patent to enhance its flagship wearable technology Google Glass.
As per a report from GGlassDay, Google's latest filed patent shows that shows a pair of Glass that boasts of lens on each side covering both eyes, as opposed to just a single frame like it is right now. Filed in September 2011, the patent suggests that an upgrade to the current Google Glass might be in making.
Goggle Glass covering both eyes could mean a greater and stronger 3D experience. Moreover, the patents design suggests that the dual Google Glass can adjust display according to the image in the background, colour scheme and more. The features look quite advance and it might not be far away from being a reality.
Earlier this month, Google launched a try and buy program for potential Google Glass buyers and announced Android 4.4 update with various new features to the Glass.
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LG Electronics has announced their earnings for Q1 2014, in which it has reported net profit of 92.60 billion Won (US$ 86.62 million) with operating profits of 504 billion Won (US$ 471.47 million). Mobile communications sector earned revenues of 3.41 trillion Korean Won (US$ 3.1 billion), a 6% increase YoY, but sales decreased by 5% QoQ. Operating profit increased due to the launch of G Pro 2 in the domestic market and more efficient marketing spending, LG said.
LG shipped 12.3 million units of mobile phones in Q1 2014, which is slightly less than last quarter, but it shipped 5 million LTE smartphones, a 76% increase YoY, and 2% QoQ due to better G2 and Nexus 5 sales. It has confirmed that it plans to launch the LG G3 smartphone in premium segment and to roll out new phones in the L Series III mass tier segment.
LG aims to increase profitability by strengthening cost competitiveness in the mass market segment. Although sales in domestic market decreased by 23% YoY due to the influence of the suspension of business on operators, total sales increased by 16% QoQ due to increase in sales of the LG G Pro 2, said the company.
Gionee launched the CTRL V4 in India back in June last year, now the CTRL V5 is available from official Gionee India eStore. It has a 4.7-inch (960 ×540 pixels) qHD display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support with dual standby. The official website listing was first spotted by MakTechBlog.
Gionee CTRL V5 specifications
4.7-inch (960 ×540 pixels) qHD capacitive touch screen display
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 GPU
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
8.07 mm thick and weighs 103.5
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and GPS
1GB RAM, 8GB of internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
1800 mAh battery
The Gionee CTRL V5 comes in Black and White colors and is priced at Rs. 12,999. The official launch in expected next month.
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Worldwide tablet shipment hit 57.6 million units in the first quarter of 2014, as per latest report from Strategy Analytics. The global tablet shipment saw 19 percent from 48.3 million in Q1 2013. As expected Android maintained the top spot and grabbed 65.8% of the global tablet market up from 53 percent a year ago.
Apple came in second and was responsible for 28.4 percent of the market share down from 40.3 percent a year earlier. The company sold 16.4 million iPads in Q1 2014 which declined 16 percent annually. Strategy Analytics attributed the slump in shipment of the tables to Apple's change in the product cycle. However, the firm thinks that Apple will bounce back high-end market share during the final months of 2014.
Meanwhile, Windows tablet share hit 5.8 percent during the same period as the company sold 3.4 million tablets up from 2.8 million a year earlier. Android continues to be the leader in global smartphone and tablet market as it offers an array of affordable products.
The Huawei Ascend G730 that was announced at the MWC 2014 earlier this year and the Ascend Y600 that was unveiled earlier this month have been priced in India on the official Huawei India website. The Ascend G730 has a 5.5-inch qHD screen and the Y600 comes with a 5-inch FWVGA display. Both these phones are powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Huawei's own Emotion UI on top.
These have a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Both these have dual SIM support and 3G HSPA+ connectivity.
Huawei Ascend G730 specifications
5.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) HD IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core processor
Dual SIM with dual standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Emotion UI
5MP autofocus rear camera with LED Flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM radio
Dimensions: 151.5 x 78.3 x 9.6 mm; Weight: 180 grams
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
2300 mAh battery
Huawei Ascend Y600 specifications
5-inch (854 ×480 pixels) FWVGA capacitive touch screen display
1.3 GHz dual-core MediaTek (MT6572) processor with Mali 400 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Emotion UI
Dual SIM with dual standby
5MP rear Camera
0.3MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 144.5 x 74.5 x 10.8 mm; Weight: 180 grams
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
512MB RAM, 4GB ...
Geeksphone is lowering the price of its multi-OS smartphone Revolution from May 1. The Spanish smartphone maker announced the smartphone that runs on Android and Mozilla was first announced in January this year.
Geeksphone Revolution is a getting major price cut from 289 Euros to 199 Euros. The company plans to offer an updated version of Android based on Android 4.4 KitKat with CyanogenMod 11. The Revolution does not support dual booting of both OSes simultaneously. Rather the phone comes with Android pre-installed, and gives the user the option of switching to FXOS (Boot2Gecko Mozilla).
In future users will be able to run CyanogenMod 11 on the phone. It also plans to support future version of the FXOS 2.0 operating system in the form of beta. The Geeksphone Revolution features a 4.7-inch display qHD, a 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Atom processor and comes with an 8-megapixel camera that can record videos at 1080p resolution.
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