Nokia eyes mobile phone comeback through partnership

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 22:35

"The right path back to mobile phones for Nokia is through a brand-licensing model," the company said in a statement.

Xolo Era smartphone with 8MP camera launched at Rs 4,444

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 19:27

Xolo has launched a new smartphone, Era, in India for just Rs 4,444 and it comes with an 8 mega pixel camera.

Govt orders special audit of mobile networks to check call drops

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 19:17

Coming down heavily on mobile operators, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said they have been provided "ample amount of spectrum" and it was their "job and responsibility" to upgrade the networks.

One nation, one number: Nationwide MNP becomes a reality

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 07:41

Starting Friday, the nationwide mobile number portability (MNP) has become a reality with mobile operators Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and others rolling out the policy that will allow customers to retain their existing numbers across the country while they can change their service provider.

Smartphones: 30% of time spent on communication

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 21:24

A new global report released by Ericsson on Thursday claims that 30 percent of time spent by users on all smartphone apps is on communication.

India adds 26 mn mobile subscribers in Q1: Ericsson

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 19:16

India grew the most in terms of mobile subscribers across the world with 26 million net additions in the first quarter this year, a report by telecom equipment maker Ericsson said Wednesday.

Videocon's mobile phones arm launches new tablet

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 17:28

The VA81M tablet comes with a 1.3GHz dual core processor alongside a 512MB RAM and 4GB internal memory (expandable up to 32GB).

Xiaomi to send back unused Redmi Notes: HC

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 20:53

In a relief to Xiaomi Technology, Delhi High Court Monday allowed it to send back its Redmi Note 3G handsets, whose sale has been banned in India on Ericsson's plea alleging patent violation by the Chinese mobile phone maker.

Daimler and Qualcomm to develop in-car tech, wireless charging

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 10:01

Carmaker Daimler on Saturday announced a partnership with mobile technologies company Qualcomm Inc. to explore wireless recharging of mobile phones in cars as well as recharging of electric cars without cables.

Only 6% mobile users in India over 50 years of age: Telenor

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 21:25

Even though India has over 96 crore mobile subscribers, only 6 percent of them are over 50 years of age, indicating that senior citizens are not fully receiving the benefits of mobile Internet, says a survey.

Only new mobile towers can reduce call drops: Prasad

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 18:37

Call drops will continue to happen unless new mobile towers are allowed to come up, Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said.

Mobile phones market expected to cross 300 mn devices this year

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 18:50

Mobile handsets market in India is expected to cross 300 million devices this year while only 46 million are likely to be built locally, says a report.