Twitter makes first Indian acquisition with startup ZipDial

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 11:44

Though the deal size was not disclosed, reports suggest the monetary value is between USD 30-40 million (between Rs 185 crore-Rs 247 crore).

Telcos raise interference problem from Pakistan in 3G spectrum

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 21:21

Telecom operators on Tuesday raised the issue of interference in mobile phone airwaves from Pakistan in border states and demanded that government ensure spectrum being put up for sale are free from this problem.

Taiwan says Xiaomi, other smartphone brands don't breach privacy rules

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 13:43

Taiwanese mobile phone makers HTC Corp and Asustek Computer Inc, were also among the dozen brands tested and cleared by the NCC.

Govt sets up joint task force to boost mobile manufacturing

Last Updated: Monday, December 29, 2014, 18:49

Government has set up a joint task force, which will include industry representatives from Samsung, Microsoft Devices and Lava, to rejuvenate nation's mobile phone manufacturing ecosystem with a view to achieve production of 500 million units of mobile handsets by 2019.

'Mobile phone exports from India may drop to zero'

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 19:01

While government is pushing to make India hub for electronics manufacturing with 'Make in India' programme, a report has said that exports of mobile phones are estimated to crash to zero in 2015.

US, British spies tap mobile phone apps: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 02:54

The National Security Agency and its British counterpart are tapping into smart phone applications to scoop up personal data, the New York Times reported Monday.

East Delhi rape case: Phone location of two accused found at different place

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 01:18

In a new twist to the rape case reported in East Delhi on Sunday, police probe has found that the accused and his friend were at some other place at the time of the alleged incident.

Apple China Mobile launch could spark costly subsidy war

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 09:57

The arrival of the iPhone could be a double-edged sword for China Mobile.

NGT seeks telecom cos` reply on school`s bid to remove mobile towers from premises

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 21:40

National Green Tribunal sought responses from telecom companies, Vodafone, Bharti, Reliance and South Delhi Municipal Corporation on plea by school for removal of mobile phone towers on its premises.

Now, get extreme weather alerts on cell phones

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 21:01

In a path-breaking discovery, a system has been developed through which extreme weather alerts on your mobile phone can avert casualties.

Qualcomm launches mobile phone processor for emerging markets

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 22:07

Targetting the emerging markets like China, US-based chip-maker Qualcomm has launched a mobile phone processor which comes integrated with 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) technology.