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Uber India is ramping up its security measures on the Uber app for both riders and drivers by launching a new feature. Dubbed as Real-Time ID check, the feature uses Microsoft Cognitive Services, which prompts drivers to share a selfie before going online to help ensure that the driver using the app matches the account that is there on Uber.
Continue reading “Uber India ramps up security with Real-Time ID Check”
Last week Airtel said that as a part of celebrating Airtel being declared India’s fastest mobile network by Ookla, it will offer postpaid customers free data as Airtel Surprise. Continue reading “Airtel offers 30GB free data for postpaid customers, here’s how to claim it”
Fastrack has forayed into the fitness tracker market with Reflex. The first activity tracker from the popular watchmaker sports an OLED display, which enables users to be notified of incoming calls, texts and shows physical activities and calories consumed.
Samsung launched Samsung Pay, its mobile payment service in India earlier this week which works on premium range of Galaxy smartphones. Now a latest report from Mashable suggests that Samsung Pay will be available soon for budget and mid-range smartphones including the J series. Continue reading “Samsung Pay might come to non-premium Galaxy smartphones in India”
Lenovo has launched Vibe B, the company’s latest budget 4G smartphone, according to Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom. It will like Voice over LTE (VoLTE) support. It has a 4.5-inch FWVGA display, is powered by 1 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735M 64-bit processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Lenovo Vibe B with 4.5-inch display, 4G LTE launched in India for Rs. 5799”
Reliance Communications has launched Unimited Plans under Joy of Holi offer. This offers bundled data and voice-calling benefits for all new customers. It also offers with 1GB of data access offered at just Rs 49 along with unlimited on-net (RCOM to RCOM) local and STD calls as well as Rs. 149 plan with similar calling offer along with 3GB of 4G data with 28 days validity. Continue reading “RCOM launches Rs. 49 plan with 1GB 4G data, unlimited on-net calls”
OPPO is new Official Team Sponsor of the Indian National Cricket Team starting from 1st April 2017 for a period of five years, till 2022 after bidding Rs. 1,079.29 crore. Last year the company was selected as official global partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the mobile phone category till 2020. Continue reading “OPPO bags Indian Cricket Team sponsorship rights till 2022 for Rs. 1079 crore”
Xiaomi has launched Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD in India. It was introduced in the U.S back in December last year. The main highlight of the headphones is that it comes with hybrid drivers dual-dynamic and balanced armature drivers. It weighs just 17 grams and also comes with a built-in microphone for calls. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD with hybrid drivers launched in India for Rs. 1999”
Earlier this week OnePlus India announced Mr. Amitabh Bachchan as the first-ever OnePlus Star. Today “Best Smartphone Contest” that lets you win cash prize of Rs. 1 crore, to celebrate the success of the OnePlus 3T, as the best-rated smartphone in India.
Continue reading “OnePlus Best Smartphone Contest lets you win Rs. 1 crore; OnePlus 3T available from its own store from Mar 10”
Asus launched ZenFone 3s Max (ZC521TL) with a 5000mAh battery last moth and started selling the phone from launch day through offline and online retailers in India such as Flipkart and Amazon.in. Today Snapdeal has partnered with Asus to sell the phone. Continue reading “Asus ZenFone 3s Max with Android 7.0, 4G VoLTE, 5000mAh battery now available from Snapdeal”
Western Digital Corporation today announced 256GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I card in India. It was introduced earlier this year at the CES 2017 as the world’s first microSD card that meets the Application Performance Class 1 (A1) requirements from the latest SD Association’s SD 5.1 specifications. It launched 256GB SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.1 Solid State Flash Drive, which is its fastest, high-capacity USB flash drive to date and Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive. Continue reading “SanDisk Extreme PRO and Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drives launched, 256GB SanDisk Ultra microSD card announced in India”
Salman is planning to enter the smartphone market with his own BeingSmart brand. The actor who owns the Being Human clothing brand, has registered ‘Being Smart’ trademark for his smartphone venture, according to a latest report from the Economic Times.
Continue reading “Salman Khan said to launch Android smartphones under BeingSmart brand”
Portronics has launched Harmonics Klip, its latest Bluetooth headset with retractable earbud. You can simply pull out and insert the tethered earbud into your ear when answering a call or listening to music. Once the call is over or you are done with the listening to music, you just have to press a button on the headset to auto retract the earbud.
Continue reading “Portronics Harmonics Klip Retractable Bluetooth in-ear earphones launched for Rs. 1999”
Paytm has announced that it will now levy 2 percent fee for adding money to your wallet using credit card. Earlier there was zero percent fee for recharging your wallet using credit card. There will be no fee for transferring money to the Paytm wallet using debit card or net banking. Continue reading “Paytm to levy 2% fee for wallet topup using credit cards; UPI and IMPS payment options added”
Intel Security has announced that it has partnered with Micromax to protect its range of smartphones against mobile threats. As a part of the deal, Micromax smartphones will come integrated with McAfee Mobile Assistant starting from April, 2017. Continue reading “Micromax smartphones to come pre-loaded with McAfee Mobile Assistant”
