More than 90% of priced smartphone apps eventually become free: Study

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 17:15

Smartphone apps are getting cheaper as many apps that start out costing money are eventually offered for free, a new study has revealed.

Use emerging technologies, social media, for development: Sam Pitroda

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 12:46

Entrepreneurs and experts stressed leveraging emerging technologies, including social media, to solve the challenges of development and disparity as they discussed partnership opportunities between India and the US.

Samsung plans Rs 500cr investment to ramp up mobile production

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 10:52

South Korean electronics major Samsung is planning to invest over Rs 500 crore to ramp up its mobile production capacity in India, industry sources said.

Mobile subscriber base grew by 0.47% in May: COAI

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 19:51

Mobile subscriber base of GSM operators in India like Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and others grew marginally by 0.47 percent cumulatively to 66.75 crore in May, as per the data released by industry body COAI.

Indian tablet PC market grew nearly 3-times in Q1 2013: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 20:23

Both international and home grown companies jointly sold around 3.49 lakh units in the same period a year ago.

Lenovo in initial talks over smartphone joint venture

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 10:19

Lenovo would set up a joint venture with Japan's NEC Corp to focus on smartphone manufacturing and distribution.

Soon, your hand can be your smartphone!

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 16:41

Researchers are developing a revolutionary new technology that puts the mobile phone on the palm of your hand - literally.

Ready to supply next Aakash tablet at Rs 2500 apiece: Datawind

Last Updated: Friday, May 3, 2013, 21:55

After completing supply of 1 lakh units of Aakash tablets to IIT Bombay for Rs 2,263 apiece, Datawind Friday said it is ready to provide the next version of the device at a tentative price of Rs 2,500 apiece.

Asus FonePad tablet to be launched in India on April 24

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 11:18

Taiwanese technology giant, Asus will launch its 7-inch Android tablet- FonePad in India on April 24.

Nokia losses narrow but shares tumble on sales dip

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 21:39

Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia Thursday posted narrowing losses and said its flagship Lumia phone was gaining traction, but shares in the company tumbled after sales of low-end phones fell more than expected.

After EMIs, Samsung offers cash back to woo smartphone buyers

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 14:02

The offer will be valid on Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Tab2 as well as Galaxy Camera, he added.

Warren Buffett firm bets big on mobiles, social media in India

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 12:56

With an aim to become a leading online insurance provider, the Indian venture of Warren Buffett-led Berkshire group is betting big on the popularity of mobile phones and social media to boost its business.