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Samsung has rolled out an update to Galaxy S9+ smartphone in India that finally brings Dual VoLTE support for the smartphone finally. This lets you use VoLTE on both the SIMs. The changelog also mentions improvements to VoLTE and VoWiFi. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9+ gets Dual VoLTE, call recording support in latest OTA update in India”
Snapchat today announced that it has partnered with ad-technology platform Tyroo as monetization partner in India. Snapchat currently has over 191 million users globally and about nine million in India. Continue reading “Snapchat ropes in Tyroo to monetise ads in India”
Samsung introduced new Onyx brand at CinemaCon last month, under which it introduced world’s first Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI)-certified theater display with Onyx View, Onyx 3D and Onyx Sound features that combines advanced LED and High Dynamic Range (HDR) picture quality to life-like big screen content. Today, the company has introduced it in India, delivering better visual quality, technical performance and reliability beyond that of traditional projector-based operations.
Continue reading “Samsung introduces world’s first DCI-certified Onyx Cinema 4K LED screen in India”
Tambo, a new company has forayed into Indian market with 3 new smartphones – TA 2, TA 3 and TA 4 and six feature phones – S2440, S2430, A2400, P1850, A1810 and A1800 last month. Today the company has officially launched the TA 3 smartphone in the country and revealed the complete specifications of the smartphone. Continue reading “Tambo TA 3 with 4.95-inch 18:9 display, fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE launched in India for Rs. 4999”
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is back again with new proposals that state the use of Blockchain technology to curb spam calls and messages. This move is to ensure that telemarketing messages are sent only to those who have subscribed to them, and that too by authorized entities. The proposed Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation 2018 will empower billions of subscribers to take control of their voice and text communications. Continue reading “TRAI proposes the use of Blockchain technology to curb spam calls and messages”
Netgear today has launched the Nighthawk Pro XR500 gaming WiFi router in India. The router was initially announced at the CES 2018 back in January. According to the company, it leverages the software optimize network connections by stabilizing the ping, reducing lag spikes and keeps users always on. Continue reading “Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR500 gaming WiFi router launched in India”
Earlier this month Idea Cellular started commercial roll out of VoLTE services across six circles – Maharashtra (excluding Mumbai) & Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, and, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, after rolling it out to its employees in the first phase. Today it has expanded VoLTE services to 9 more circles – Mumbai, Karnataka, Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, UP East, UP West, Bihar, Jharkhand and Rajasthan. Continue reading “Idea expands VoLTE services to 9 more circles, offers 30GB free data”
Amazon India today announced that it is expanding its ultra-fast delivery on Amazon Now app and re-branding it to Prime Now. With Prime Now, Amazon is offering exclusive Express 2-hour delivery to Prime members anytime between 6 am to midnight. Including the express delivery, same-day and next-day delivery will remain available for all customers, in convenient 2-hour slots from 6 am to 12 midnight. Continue reading “Amazon Now rebranded to Prime Now in India; Express 2-hour delivery available for Prime members”
Alcatel today launched 3V, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in India. It was introduced at the MWC 2018 earlier this year and packs a 6-inch FHD+ display, is powered by quad-core MediaTek MT8735A SoC with 3GB of RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), has a 12-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel secondary rear camera to capture depth information for portrait shots, and a 5-megapixel camera on the front with LED flash and face unlock. Continue reading “Alcatel 3V with 6-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, dual rear cameras, Android Oreo launched in India for Rs. 9999”
Xiaomi recently scheduled an event on June 7th in India to launch a new Redmi smartphone. The Redmi S2 that was recently introduced in China was expected to be launched as Redmi Y2, as the successor of last year’s Redmi Y1, now the benchmarks of the smartphone has surfaced that confirms that it will be called the Redmi Y2.
Huawei’s Honor brand launched the Honor 7A budget smartphone in India last week, and the phone went on sale in the country today, exclusively on Flipkart for Rs. 8999. The company has announced that it was sold out in under 120 seconds or 2 minutes on Flipkart, making it one of the bestsellers on Flipkart in the affordable segment. The next sale for the smartphone is scheduled next Tuesday, 5th June 2018.
Vistara today has announced that it has created a unique robot ‘RADA’ that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist customers, address their queries and entertain them. This unique robot is aimed at offering a seamless experience in guiding customers. Continue reading “Vistara RADA India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Robot will assist customers at airports”
Vivo just launched its latest mid-range X21 smartphone in the ‘X Series’ in India as it had promised. It has a 6.28-inch FHD+ 19:9 Super AMOLED display with a notch, 90.3% screen-to-body ratio, 1.66mm narrow bezels on the sides, 1.79mm bezels on the top and 5mm on the bottom. It is powered by Snapdragon 660 with 6GB RAM and runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.0 with A.I features powered by dedicated Qualcomm AIE Artificial Intelligence Chip along with the Snapdragon 660.
Sony earlier this month has launched the Bravia X9000F 4K HDR Android TV series in India, and the 55-inch model KD-55X9000F went on sale at that time, today the company has announced that the 65-inch (KD-65X9000F) and 85-inch (KD-85X9000F) models are available in India. These TVs come with an X1 Extreme processor that promises striking highlights, deeper darks, and vibrant colors.
Continue reading “Sony Bravia X9000F 65-inch and 85-inch 4K HDR Android TVs now available in India”
Google India today has announced a fun new Summer with Google’ educational campaign for Kids. Google with this initiative is aiming to educate kids and make them spend more time learning in becoming responsible explorers of the Web. Continue reading “Google India launches ‘Summer with Google’ educational campaign for Kids”
