Qualcomm teams up with Facebook in an attempt to connect rural India to internet

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You might have heard about Internet.org project, which is a global cooperation between technology leaders, non-profits, local communities and experts who are dedicated to making internet access available to the two thirds of the world, not yet connected. Continue reading “Qualcomm teams up with Facebook in an attempt to connect rural India to internet”

Apple sends out invitations for its launch event on September 9

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Apple has finally started sending out invitations for their September 9 event, which has been rumored for quite some time now. The action will take place in Cupertino and the company is expected to announce at least one new iPhone. Continue reading “Apple sends out invitations for its launch event on September 9”

Exclusive: an interview with Hugo Barra – Vice President, Xiaomi Global

We had a chance to sit down with Hugo Barra, Vice President of Xiaomi Global and clarify some of the burning questions surrounding the brand in the Indian market.

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It’s still early days for Xiaomi in the Indian market, but they have already managed to make a name for themselves with their first product. Thanks to their flash sale model, the Mi 3 made headlines each time it went on sale. Continue reading “Exclusive: an interview with Hugo Barra – Vice President, Xiaomi Global”

Xolo puts up spare parts pricing for all of its devices

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It often boggles us to hear about the high price tags all the smartphone spares carry. However, there is no telling how much a specific part would cost you and most of us go by the word from the service team. As it turns, more often than not, we wouldn’t even know if we are being charged the official price by the service centers. Continue reading “Xolo puts up spare parts pricing for all of its devices”

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 forgets it’s not official yet, goes on sale in Malaysia

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 has been making its rounds for quite some time in the rumorland, but today, we find the device already floating in the Malaysian market. One of the country’s authorized retailer – SenHeng has listed the phablet as available. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 forgets it’s not official yet, goes on sale in Malaysia”

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 specs confirmed

The hardware specifications of the two edition of Samsung Galaxy Mega phablet was leaked just a couple of days ago. Today, we have received images of what looks like the AnTuTu benchmarking results of the upcoming Mega 2 smartphone.

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The unit involved in the benchmarking carries the model number SM-G750F, which reveals that the device is one of the variants of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 2. Furthermore, the results confirm that the smartphone will sport a 6-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 specs confirmed”

OnePlus seeks an executive who could lead its operations in India

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OnePlus recently made its intentions clear about entering the crowded Indian market and now, it looks the company is gearing up for its debut in the sub-continent. OnePlus has taken to its forum to find an executive who could lead its operations in India. Continue reading “OnePlus seeks an executive who could lead its operations in India”

AT&T will also carry HTC One (M8) for Windows in the US

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HTC officially unveiled its One (M8) for Windows about 24 hours ago. Back at the announcement, the device was said to be limited to Verizon Wireless. However, it looks like the carrier’s exclusivity will not last long as AT&T has announced that the Windows version of the One (M8) will soon be available on its network. Continue reading “AT&T will also carry HTC One (M8) for Windows in the US”