Lumia RM-1090 with Microsoft branding gets certified in China

Couple of weeks back Microsoft officially announced that it would replace the Nokia branding on upcoming Lumia smartphones with Microsoft. Today a smartphone codenamed RM-1090 from Microsoft has surfaced on China’s TENAA certification website with Microsoft branding on the front and back of the smartphone, replacing Nokia’s branding.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review

Samsung pursued with its polycarbonate design language for a very long time and was criticised for being rigid on its stance. However, the company has finally produced a device with refined looks and premium build. With Galaxy Alpha, Samsung will be competing against the likes of Apple iPhone 6 and with its size – the … Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review”

Xiaomi Redmi 1S Review: One of the best budget smartphones ever made

Xiaomi entered India with hopes of making a decent foray into the highly competitive smartphone market where right pricing equals massive success. Traditionally, Samsung knew this and Motorola stumbled upon it, Xiaomi should have known better. With the Mi3, the company woefully underestimated online demand and ended up discontinuing its sales soon, only to introduce … Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 1S Review: One of the best budget smartphones ever made”

Microsoft introduces Smart Cash Back offers, cash back on Lumia 530 and Lumia 630

Microsoft has introduced new cash back offers for the Lumia 530 and Lumia 630 smartphones in India for the festive season. Under this offers, users can get the Lumia 530 Dual SIM smartphone at Rs. Rs. 6198 and the Lumia 630 Dual SIM at Rs. Rs. 9498, after cash back of Rs. 1001 and Rs. 1501, respectively. These smartphones are actually available … Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Smart Cash Back offers, cash back on Lumia 530 and Lumia 630”

Apple and Google reign as world’s most valuable brands

Apple and Google have become the most valuable brands in the world, as per Interbrand’s 15th edition of the Best Global Brands Report. The iPhone and iPad maker which is valued at $118.9 billion, has topped the list followed by Google which is valued at $107.43 billion. While the former increased its brand value by 21 percent, … Continue reading “Apple and Google reign as world’s most valuable brands”

Truecaller secures $60M in funding from Atomico, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital

Truecaller has received a funding worth $60 million from Atomico, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital. The raised funds will be used by the comapny to fuel product development, hire new talent and expand the company’s global footprint.

Microsoft announces DC-21 6000mAh portable charger

Few months after introducing the 3200 mAh DC-19 portable charger, Microsoft has introduced DC-21, a 6000mAh portable charger that it calls Microsoft Portable Power. It weighs 145 grams, almost double the weight of the DC-19, but the rounded cylindrical makes it compact. Unlike the previous Nokia chargers, this has Microsoft branding.

Karbonn Titanium Wind W4 Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone goes on sale for Rs. 5999

Karbonn partnered with Microsoft earlier this year to launch Windows Phone devices. Karbonn Titanium Wind W4, the company’s first Windows Phone device is now available from Amazon.in. Priced at just Rs.5,999, this is the cheapest Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone with Dual SIM support in India currently, cheaper than the Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM that was … Continue reading “Karbonn Titanium Wind W4 Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone goes on sale for Rs. 5999”

Sony Xperia Z3 Review

When Sony launched its flagsip ie the Xperia Z2 a few months back, we said that it felt like a device where the thought was on making improvements all around. Improvements that made sense and improved the experience. Fast forward 6 months and Sony already has a successor to their flagship device. Way too early? That’s what … Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 Review”

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime with 5MP front-facing camera surfaces

Live images of Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530H), the company’s selfie-focused smartphone has surfaced on a Vietnamese website Thegioididong. According to the leak, the mid-range smartphone would feature a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for capturing better selfies. It would also have an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash.

Microsoft rolls out Lumia HD 10 Screen Sharing accessory

Microsoft announced Lumia 730, 735 and 830 at IFA 2014. The company also announced a couple of accessories for Lumia phones. The first one is a Wireless Charging Plate DT-903 while the other one is a Lumia HD-10. It allows users to tap their phone on it and share their screen to other device.