Jabong introduces official Android app in Google Play

India fashion e-retailer Jabong has announced the release of its official Android app. It is now live in Google Play and can be downloaded for free. “We are excited with the launch of our mobile app, which has been customised keeping in mind what customers look for when on the move, thus offering real benefits. With an increasing number of users of smart devices prompted...

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LG G Pro 2 India launch soon, expected to be priced at Rs. 49,900/-

LG is reportedly ready to introduce the new G Pro 2 smartphone in the Indian market. Set to go on sale in the coming days, the phone is expected to get a price-tag of INR 49,900,revealed Mumbai-based mobile phone retailer Mahesh Telecom, who has a pretty decent record with such reports. Originally introduced in February this year, LG G Pro 2 is a successor...

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India's multiplex chains, Spice and SRS Cinemas launch Windows Phone apps

Spice Cinemas and SRS Cinemas, two leading multiplex chains in India, have released their mobile ticketing apps for Windows Phone last month. The apps allow you to check show times, choose your seats, and buy tickets with several payment options. All handy features when you are on the run. Both the apps are published by Bigtree Entertainment Private Limited, and is...

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Eureka Forbes’ ‘Aquaguard-on-the -Go’ is a mobile water purifier priced at Rs 595/-

Eureka Forbes has launched mobile water purifier ‘Aquaguard-on-the -Go’, priced at Rs 595/-. Aquaguard-on-the-Go is in shape of a sipper loaded with miniaturised water purification technology and would be available across retail outlets and general stores, Eureka Forbes said in a statement. It would be available in four variants – black mystery, pink beauty, pearl...

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Samsung shows off the Galaxy S5 with new ads about S-Health, power saving, and more

The world’s largest smartphone manufacturer threw some new videos up to show off all that is wondrous about the new Samsung Galaxy S5.These new ads are targeted to US customers and are probably meant for internet-centric consumption, but when you have a marketing campaign as big as Samsung’s, you throw everything at the wall. The four new videos show off the arguably...

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Acer Aspire Switch 10 windows 8.1 tablet/laptop

Acer Aspire Switch 10 is aiming to accomplish with compact and affordable package. Part tablet, part full-blown laptop, this 2-in-1 device ensures itself as being a useful gadget on the road – where work and play can mix together. Design Wow! We have to admit, there’s something tantalizing about the design of the Acer Aspire Switch 10. As a 10.1-inch tablet, it surely...

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Sony's convertible Windows 8 laptop, the VAIO Flip 13

Sony's latest Windows 8 convertible, VAIO Flip , is a premium device that brings a unique form factor design to the VAIO portfolio. It features a unique hinge that makes it capable of converting between laptop, tablet, and viewer modes by flipping the display over the hinge. The Sony VAIO Flip is available in 13-inch, 14-inch, and 15-inch sizes, and I spent...

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Microsoft Xbox 360 price in India dropped to Rs 21,990 for the 250GB version

Ahead of Microsoft Xbox One’s launch (scheduled to be out in September), the prices of certain versions of the Xbox 360 have been slashed by the company. The 250GB Xbox 360 now costs Rs 21,990/- and the 250GB Xbox 360 with Kinect is available for Rs 31,990/-. While the prices for the 250GB versions have seen a decline, the prices for the base...

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Samsung Galaxy S5 buyers get Rs 5,000 worth of eStore vouchers

Samsung has announced an offer, those who buy a Galaxy S5 from the India eStore will be entitled to a free voucher worth Rs 5,000. This voucher can then be redeemed on any Samsung mobile, tablet, accessory or wearable device from the official online store. Once you buy a Galaxy S5 off the eStore, Samsung will send you a SMS with the coupon code...

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Nokia reportedly readying a new Lumia with a 5 MP front-facing camera, due later this year

Although the Microsoft acquisition of the Nokia handset division has legally wrapped, some news about what we can expect from the new Microsoft department has come forward. This morning, the Verge is reporting that a new device – codenamed ‘Superman’ – is being prepped for a release later this year and that it will feature a 5 MP front-facing camera. ‘Superman’ is...

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Skype group video calling goes free on Mac, Windows and Xbox One

Skype has today announced that group video calling will be available to everyone for free. Whether you're wanting to chat away with friends about the latest episode of Game of Thrones, or collaborating with employees, it's now easier (and cheaper) to get started with Microsoft's communication platform. The company has removed the premium tag for group video calling...

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Nokia name to continue on Lumia Windows phones for 'some time'

Microsoft’s acquisition of the Nokia handset division is now complete from a regulatory perspective, but there are lots of questions on the table regarding branding and proper names. For instance, the new name of the former-Nokia division in Microsoft is Microsoft Mobile (the ‘Oy’ just means ‘Ltd.’).  But what about the name Nokia on Lumia phones? The question...

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Nokia's new ad highlights its continuing partnership with Microsoft

  While the Kinks belt out "Not like everybody else," a man in color invades a drab black and white world. Pulling his yellow Nokia Lumia 1020 out of his pocket, his yellow earphones in place, our hero stands out thanks to color, which is the point of this new ad produced by Nokia. With Microsoft closing on its purchase of Nokia Devices and Services, the Lumia...

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Flipkart will deliver products on the same day for Rs 140 in select cities

Flipkart today introduced “Same-Day Guarantee”, a service wherein the e-commerce site will deliver any goods you order on the same day. One only needs to place an order before 12:00PM and pay an additional charge of Rs 140. However, this is a limited period offer till April 30 and the terms indicate the eventual price could be Rs 200...

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime rumored for a June release

Recently their were evidences es that Samsung Galaxy S5 prime or something is in testing in india along with several other basic & mid models. To strengthen this, he is another rumor that..The Samsung KQ is allegedly the soon-to-be-released upmarket version of the Galaxy S5 and according to Korean newspaper AsiaToday this might happen in the coming months. Citing unnamed...

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LG puts up a new image of their G Watch

LG’s upcoming wearable, the G Watch has been circulating the internet and the Korean tech manufacturer decided to release something to whet our appetites: a new teaser picture. As you can see above, the ad shows off the smartwatch’s water and dust resistance. This seems to be a good marketing strategy for LG, as the idea of strapping a small computer to...

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OK Google Everywhere: Soon you will be able to control everything in Android using voice commands

With Cortana, Microsoft has shaken up the dominance of Siri and Google Now in the digital assistant space. In what could be a response to Cortana, Google is said to be working on overhauling Google Now and making it deeply integrated into the Android operating system. According to Android Police, Google is making its digital assistant more powerful...

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Microsoft targets $50 billion affordable mobile devices market

US-based software giant Microsoft, the new owner of Nokia’s mobile devices business, will target the $50 billion affordable handset market to restore lost glory of a firm which once was the world’s largest handset maker. Before being acquired by Microsoft, Nokia had lost a considerable part of its market share to Samsung and Apple as it struggled to...

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Asphalt 8 races around the Great Wall in Windows Phone and Windows 8 update

Today Gameloft has launched a major update for Asphalt 8 on both Windows Phone and Windows 8 and RT. The new update adds a brand new location with six track variations, new racing events, lots of new sports cars, and music from bands who unfortunately aren’t Bad Religion or The Offspring. And remember, Asphalt...

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Samsung Galaxy S5 ad “The Next Big Thing” campaign lives on newest, overly takes aim at iPhone

The full minute ad will certainly get edited for a slew of 30-second spots to get wider TV distribution, but what cannot be discounted is the clear bomb thrown at Apple’s iPhone when it comes time to talk about the camera. Samsung has always been a tough competitor to Apple, and the company’s effective marketing often mocks the iPhone faithful. While the camera...

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How to check if your iPhone 5 is eligible for replacement under faulty power button program

Earlier today Apple announced that a “small percentage” of iPhone 5 users had complained about faulty power button and that it would replace them for free. The replacement program has kicked off in the US and Canada and will be launched in other countries including India on May 2. Here is how you can check if your phone is eligible for replacement...

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LG G3 leaks out: Quad HD display likely, polycarbonate body

The LG G3 - the rumored name for this yet unofficial device - has leaked out time and time again, but this time around we have one of the most comprehensive looks at it, coming from an inside source, who has allegedly seen the G3 and spilled the beans to Bulgarian blog Nixanbal. The blog has a short, but good track record with such leaks, but keep in mind...

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Nokia-Microsoft deal now officially done

It's done – Nokia has just announced the completion of the sale to Microsoft of "substantially" all of its Devices & Services business to Microsoft. "Substantially" since two factories were excluded from the deal – the Chennai factory in India, but also the Masan factory in South Korea. The South Korean factory employed roughly 200 people, but Nokia will be closing...

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Samsung Galaxy Core 2 with 4.5-inch display, Android 4.4 leaked

Samsung launched the Galaxy Core (GT-I8262) in India last year. Russian website hi-tech.mail.ru has posted the press images and the specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM (SM-G355H). According to the leak, the Galaxy Core 2 would have a 4.5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) LCD capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and...

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Apple will replace faulty iPhone 5 power buttons for free

Certain iPhone 5 users have complained about faulty power buttons on their devices, and Apple has responded to these calls by offering to replace these buttons for free, Engadget reports. The company started replacing the buttons in the US and Canada and will bring this free repair service to other countries next month. Apple mentioned on its support website that...

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HTC One M8 becomes official phone of Delhi Daredevils

HTC which recently launched its flagship One M8 has announced that it has teamed up with the IPL team Delhi Daredevils. With this participation the HTC One (M8) has become the official phone of the IPL 2014 franchise. The Cricket League has an incredible reach and its popularity cuts across demographics and geographies. Delhi Daredevils is one of the most youthful...

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Every alternative smartphone above Rs 30,000 in India is an iPhone

During Apple’s quarterly earnings call earlier this week, CEO Tim Cook announced that iPhone sales in India grew by 55 percent year on year. That might sound like much if one were to think that Apple started from a relatively smaller installed base. But what if someone told you that one out of every two smartphones priced above Rs 30,000 is an iPhone? According...

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Micromax Canvas 2 Colors A120 listed on company’s official website

Micromax’s unannounced phone the Canvas 2 Colors A120 with a 5-inch HD display has been spotted listed on the company’s official website. The company has not yet announced the price of this handset, which was first spotted by Fonearea, however it is expected to be a mid-ranger considering that its local competitors too have similar smartphone options...

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Duolingo language app launched in India with lessons for Hindi speakers to read and speak English

Duolingo, the popular language learning app has launched in India. The app, which was awarded the iPhone app of the year, has added English learning lessons for the country’s vast population of Hindi speakers. Speaking to IBTimes, CEO Von Ahn said, “We expect a relatively high adoption (rate) in India. However it’s a completely new market for us...

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Nokia X Review

Some Nokia sellers think the Nokia X isn’t even Android, pushing customers to Sammies instead.  Words from retailers & Sammy Executives are that Nokia X is not an Android phone. It is just a java phone that supports –some- Android apps to fool people. Some who claimed to know ^technology^ better said it is WindowsPhone...

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Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 - Video Comparison

Nokia’s phablet Nokia Lumia 1520 launched in 2013 goes up against a newer Samsung Galaxy S5 in PhoneArena’s comparison video. The comments are already filled with some critique over how the comparison was made. The comparison is mostly Android vs WP8 (not 8.1 as that’s not “officially out” though it is on the 930/630) Comparison Li...

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