ICICI Bank launches ‘Tap n Pay’ NFC-based payment service

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ICICI Bank has partnered with Tech Mahindra Limited has launched Tap n Pay, contact-less payment service with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. This lets anyone make payments without cash using NFC enabled tag or mobile phone at shops. This is even available for those who don’t have an account with ICICI Bank since this uses a prepaid account. Continue reading “ICICI Bank launches ‘Tap n Pay’ NFC-based payment service”

Android Wear gets Wi-Fi support, always-on apps, hand-drawn emojis and more

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Google on Monday announced its ‘more helpful’ Android Wear update that will bring Wi-Fi support, always-on apps, gesture controls and more to your smartwatch. Continue reading “Android Wear gets Wi-Fi support, always-on apps, hand-drawn emojis and more”

Uber increases fares in India due to service tax changes

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Uber has announced increase in fares across all its services that includes, uberBlack, uberX and its cheapest uberGO across India. This price hike is due to service tax implemented by Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley in the recent Union Budget for web based software application and a communication device allowing customer to connect with persons providing service of a particular kind under the brand name or trade name. Service tax will be levied on the total fare and not just the commission being earned by the aggregators for every ride, he had said in the budget. Continue reading “Uber increases fares in India due to service tax changes”

Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7 receiving Android 5.1 Lollipop OTA update in India

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Google Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 users have started receiving the Android 5.1 Lollipop OTA update in India. Continue reading “Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7 receiving Android 5.1 Lollipop OTA update in India”

Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G goes on sale on Flipkart with launch offers for Rs. 7999

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Motorola launched the Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G last week in India priced at Rs. 7,999, it is now available for sale on Flipkart. The second generation Moto E with 4G is powered by a faster 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor. Other specifications are similar to its 3G variant, including a 4.5-inch qHD screen, Android 5.0 Lollipop, 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a VGA front-facing camera. Continue reading “Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G goes on sale on Flipkart with launch offers for Rs. 7999”

Sony XPERIA Z4 vs Sony XPERIA Z3 – What Has Changed?

The Sony XPERIA Z4 was announced quietly earlier today in Japan without much hype or media buzz. The handset is currently meant only for Japan and a report has surfaced stating that while the Z4 is Japan only, there will be another flagship handset launched next month that will be available internationally. We aren’t sure whether this will be a Z4 with higher specs or a different handset all together. But we though in the meantime we will bring to you a post regarding the differences between the Z3 and the Z4.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G Refurbished and Unboxed units to go on sale on April 27th starting from Rs. 7999

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Xiaomi recently partnered with GreenDust and Overcart to sell refurbished and unboxed Redmi 1S smartphones. Unboxed Redmi 1S units went on sale last week on Overcart. Today Overcart has announced that it is bringing the Redmi Note 4G smartphone next week. Refurbished and Unboxed Redmi Note 4G units will be available for Rs. 7,999 and Rs. 8,499, respectively.  The devices will be covered under a six-month manufacturer warranty from Xiaomi, says the company. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G Refurbished and Unboxed units to go on sale on April 27th starting from Rs. 7999”

Nokia Set to Make Its Return to the Phone Market in 2016

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Nokia is planning to re-enter the consumer phone market in the year 2016. It also plans to invest in a number of other technological projects such as the virtual reality space.

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Karbonn Alfa A120 with 4.5-inch display, 3000mAh battery launched for Rs. 4590

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Karbonn has launched Alfa A120, the company’s latest budget smartphone with a 3000mAh battery with up to 18h of talk time. It has a 4.5-inch FWVGA (854 × 480 pixels) multi-touch IPS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has Dual SIM support with dual standby, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It comes pre-loaded with utility, shopping and entertainment apps. Continue reading “Karbonn Alfa A120 with 4.5-inch display, 3000mAh battery launched for Rs. 4590”

Sony Xperia Z4 is meant for Japan, another flagship will launch globally in May: Report

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While the Sony Xperia Z4 is now official, new reports have surfaced online claiming that the smartphone is only meant for local Japanese market. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z4 is meant for Japan, another flagship will launch globally in May: Report”

ACT Fibernet now offers 250Mbps plans in Bangalore

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ACT (Atria Convergence Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) Broadband changed its brand to ACT Fibernet last year. At that time it launched 60Mbps plan at a competitive rate of Rs.1999 in Bangalore. Later it introduced its 100Mbps plans for business users. Today the company launched new 250Mbps plan for business users in Bangalore. The ACT SME Phenomenal offers 250 Mbps speed with 1TB FPU at Rs. 12,000 per month. It also offers 200Mbps and 150Mbps plans in the city. You also get a free static IP. Check out the complete details of plans below. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet now offers 250Mbps plans in Bangalore”

OnePlus One goes invite-free forever globally including India

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OnePlus just announced that it has switched to open sales model completely globally including India. Now you don’t need an invite to get the OnePlus One smartphone. Both the 16GB Silk White and 64GB Sandstone Black variants of the OnePlus One will be available for purchase through official website globally and through Amazon.in in India without an invite. Continue reading “OnePlus One goes invite-free forever globally including India”

Samsung removes its logo from Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in Japan

Samsung has taken down its corporate logo from its recently launched Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge smartphones in Japan. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge go on sale in Japan on April 23.

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Joe Danger – Motorcycle Stunt Game Released on Play Store

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Joe Danger is a motorcycle stunt game that was first released on consoles such as the PS3 and XBox 360 a few years back. Now the game has made it’s way to Android phone through the Google Play Store under the same name.

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