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.

Microsoft makes Word available on Android phones

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 02:51

Microsoft on Wednesday followed through on a promise to release versions of its widely used Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs for smartphones running on Google-backed Android software.

Nokia, LG join hands; inks smartphone patent license

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 15:37

"We are pleased to welcome LG Electronics to our licensing program," Nokia Technologies President Ramzi Haidamus said in a statement.

ZTE Blade Qlux 4G launched at Rs 4,999, cheapest 4G Phone in India

Last Updated: Saturday, June 13, 2015, 13:24

Most importantly, ZTE Blade Qlux 4G, supports both 1800MHz (Band 3) and 2300MHz (Band 40) 4G bands in India, and data speeds of up to 150Mbps on LTE Cat. 4 networks.

BlackBerry move to embrace Android may bring unexpected reward

Last Updated: Saturday, June 13, 2015, 08:54

BlackBerry Ltd`s move to embrace Android may be aimed at lifting revenue from its software and device management segment, but analysts say it may inadvertently give its device arm a fillip and a new lease on life.

Xiaomi Mi 4 64GB variant price slashed by Rs 4000; available on Flipkart

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 14:28

Xiaomi India in its official twitter account said, “#Mi4PriceDrop Yep! Rs 4,000 off on Mi 4 64GB — starting right now for Rs 19,999 on @Flipkart”.

Asus Zenfone Selfie with a 13MP front-rear camera launched

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 13:20

The Asus Zenfone Selfie comes with a placement of a 13MP front-facing camera along with dual-LED flash, the same setup that is also there on the rear side of the Zenfone Selfie.

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.

Micromax Mobile launches Bolt Q335 with 4.5-inch display

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 00:13

Home grown mobile handset maker Micromax Mobile has launched a new entry level smartphone, the Bolt Q335 with a 4.5-inch display.

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.