MTS India Brings Down Voice Tariffs; Offers Exciting Benefits

Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2015, 16:10

MTS India has brought down the voice tariff to just 25 paise to add to festivities of Vishu for its customers in Kerala, a press release said.

Now, talk for free on WhatsApp; invites not required

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 16:52

Android phone users will be able to talk for free using the WhatsApp free voice calling app.

WhatsApp voice calling feature available for Android users; needs a call to activate

Last Updated: Monday, March 16, 2015, 10:47

The voice calling feature is enabled in the latest version of the WhatsApp Messenger that is now available for download for Android devices on Google Play (version 2.11.561).

Trai's paper on OTT players likely by end of month

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 15:21

OTT players facilitate their users to make calls or send voice and video messages through Internet for free.

Samsung reveals potential for smart TVs to eavesdrop

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 15:51

The potential for TVs to eavesdrop is revealed in Samsung's smart TV privacy policy available on its website.

'Voice calls on apps open new revenue stream for mobile cos'

Last Updated: Sunday, February 1, 2015, 12:22

"We believe that its not as big a threat as the market is making it out to be," Hike messenger founder and CEO Kavin Bharti Mittal told PTI in an interview.

Hike Messenger offers free voice calling

Last Updated: Thursday, January 29, 2015, 11:54

Launched in December 2012, Hike had reported over 35 million users in August, 2014. It has raised $86 million from Tiger Global and BSB, so far.

Google's voice-guided lane advisory for 20 Indian cities

Last Updated: Thursday, January 15, 2015, 15:37

Drivers in India from Thursday onwards can enjoy the turn-by-turn, voice-guided instructions in English as well as Hindi.

Hike Messenger buys Zip Phone; to offer voice calling

Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015, 02:57

Kavin Bharti led Hike Messenger has acquired US-based voice calling firm Zip Phone for an undisclosed amount. Hike Messenger is a local start up with more than 35 million users.

Hike Messenger acquires US-based voice-calling firm

Last Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 13:50

Home-grown chat application firm Hike Messenger has acquired US-based voice-calling company Zip Phone, it said in a statement here Thursday.

Facebook acquires voice recognition firm

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 04:39

Facebook Inc acquired a company that makes voice recognition technology for wearable devices and Internet-connected appliances, the latest sign of its ambition to extend its reach beyond computers and smartphones.

Airtel drops plans to charge extra for VoIP calls

Last Updated: Monday, December 29, 2014, 11:19

Buckling under pressure, leading telecom player Bharti Airtel has dropped its plans to charge extra for internet voice calls or VoIP service available through apps like Skype and Viber.