Date:
3/5/2013
The GALAXY Note 510 launched in the Indian Market
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Samsung
Electronics today announced the launch of the world’s first 8 inch (20.32 cm)
tablet in India heralding a new era of intelligent ‘Note’ technology set to
re-ignite the mid-size tablet category that Samsung established in 2010.
Providing unrivalled multimedia performance within a compact one-hand-grip
screen, the GALAXY Note 510 has the power and advanced technology to evolve the
tablet experience and ensure you achieve new levels of efficient multi-tasking
while benefitting from superb voice call functionality. Furthermore, the
intelligent S Pen brings together the latest innovation and the ease of using a
traditional pen and paper; creating a sophisticated mobile experience that will
enhance life on the go.
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Date:
30/4/2013
Micromax announces the launch of its first 3D Smartphone: “Canvas 3D” - A115
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Micromax, India’s leading handset manufacture, today
introduced its first 3D phone – Canvas 3D (Model No. A115) strengthening its Canvas series. The latest
offering from Micromax needs NO 3D Glasses to view its content in 3D, thereby
giving the user a hassle free rich life like experience. Building on the
unprecedented success of Canvas 2 and Canvas HD, Micromax has introduced Canvas
3D giving the consumers a complete bouquet of options to choose from the series.
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Date:
26/4/2013
Samsung GALAXY S4 launched in India
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India’s No. 1 Smartphone provider, Samsung Electronics today announced the
launch of the much-anticipated Samsung GALAXY S4, the next generation handset
that’s designed to bring people together and enrich everyday life , into the
Indian market. “The GALAXY S4 brings people together, makes everyday living
better and sets the standard in mobile innovation” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of
IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung.
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Date:
25/4/2013
Micromax Canvas range crosses the 1 Million mark
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Micromax, India’s leading handset manufacturer today announced that the company
sold over a million units of its flagship Canvas range of smart phones. The most
popular handsets in the Indian smartphone segment, from the Micromax bouquet,
the devices continue to prove their value to the consumers. Considering the way
Micromax has taken an unprecedented leap in the mobile ecosystem in India by
offering affordable innovations which directly address consumer needs, these
statistics are a testimony to the company’s success.
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Date:
24/4/2013
Cisco Enhances Its Videoscape Architecture in
India with Video Delivery Platform from Apalya Technologies
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Cisco has added live TV and mobile video capabilities to its Cisco Videoscape™
architecture by integrating the Video Delivery Platform from Apalya Technologies
Private Limited, a leading managed service provider of video streaming to
telecom operators, handset manufacturers and content owners. This capability was
demonstrated last week at the Cisco Video Summit in New Delhi, an annual event
for the company’s customers and partners in the cable and broadcast sector.
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Date:
23/4/2013
VODAFONE INTRODUCES NEW ROAMING PACKS WITH REDUCED
INCOMING CALL RATES FOR PRE-PAID CUSTOMERS
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Vodafone India Ltd., one of India’s leading telecommunications service
providers, today launched a new attractive national roaming plan for its
pre-paid customers. With this plan, Vodafone pre-paid customers will be able to
receive incoming calls while roaming on Vodafone network at 30p/minute, across
the country. Outgoing call rates are highly competitive at 1.5p/sec for all
local & STD calls, while roaming or at home. The price point for the new
national roaming plan varies from state to state and ranges between Rs 26 to Rs
47. (In Delhi, there are two price points… Rs 21 and Rs 42). With the holiday
season approaching, most people will be planning their vacations and this new
roaming plan will let the vacationers enjoy affordable roaming rates.
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Date:
18/4/2013
IDEA expands 3G smartphone portfolio with the
launch of Aurus 2 – its first Android 4.1 OS (Jelly Bean) device
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Encouraged by the good response to its previous 3G smartphones, Idea Cellular,
country’s 3rd largest telecom operator has launched yet another Android based
3G smartphone - Aurus 2 - its first Jelly Bean based device. Aurus 2 is a
stylish, dual-SIM phone, powered with a 1 GHz processor and offers video-calling
facility. The new 3G smartphone from Idea, which is once again priced
affordably, at just Rs. 6,490, is targeted at existing 2G users who wish to
upgrade to 3G in semi-urban and rural markets, across the country.
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Date:
17/4/2013
VODAFONE INDIA AND ICICI BANK LAUNCH ‘M-Pesa’ - A
unique service to transfer money and make payments via mobile phone
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Vodafone India and ICICI Bank today announced the successful launch of ‘M-Pesa’
- a unique mobile money transfer and payment service. ‘M-Pesa’ is the trademark
of Vodafone. The service was launched in Kolkata by Marten Pieters, MD & CEO,
Vodafone India Ltd, Rajiv Sabharwal, Executive Director, ICICI Bank. ‘M-Pesa’,
which is being launched initially in the eastern parts of the country,
effectively leverages the combined strengths of Vodafone’s global expertise in
the domain of mobile payments and significant distribution reach in India plus
the security of financial transactions provided by ICICI Bank. It is initially
being offered in Kolkata, West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand through over 8300
specially trained authorized agents and will soon be rolled out across the
country in a phased manner.
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Date:
15/4/2013
Nokia Lumia Your Wish Is My App - Search for the
killer mobile application idea
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The search for the killer mobile application idea finally came to an end when 20
year old Delhi girl - Nitibha Kaul was crowned the winner of the world’s first
app reality TV show - Nokia Lumia Your Wish Is My App. A first of its kind
initiative conceptualized by Nokia in association with NDTV, the show gave
consumers the unique and exciting new opportunity to submit mobile application
ideas that had the potential to be developed into successful apps for the
Windows Phone Store. The campaign that was launched in December 2012 received a
staggering 38,000+ app ideas from consumers and enthusiasts across India.
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Date:
9/4/2013
VODAFONE OPENS UP A WHOLE WORLD OF INTERNET
POSSIBILITIES ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE
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Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, in
a very innovative way, is making mobile internet more interesting and less
intimidating for its customers. Vodafone has introduced
‘One Time Trial Packs’ for 2G and 3G at unbelievable price
points, giving its customers a taste of mobile internet and its advantages.
The unique aspect of Vodafone’s latest data packs, available at Rs 25
for 2G and Rs 49 for 3G, is that it comes with a never before
500MB data allowance”
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Date:
4/4/2013
Idea gets Delhi Daredevils to hunt for the
Real-life Daredevils
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In the 4th year of its association with the Delhi Daredevils, Idea is
set to launch a social theme based activation campaign which is aimed at
reaching out to the audience in Delhi and neighbouring circles, by rewarding
them for their acts of daredevilry. Known for highlighting social issues through
its innovative brand campaigns, leading telecom brand, Idea has announced ‘Idea
Daredevilry Awards’ to recognize and appreciate citizens of Delhi, UP West,
Haryana, MP & Chhattisgarh, who have done exemplary work in fighting various
ills in the society, on a day-to-day basis.
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Date:
12/3/2013
Nokia and New India
Assurance launch a one-of-its kind, affordable and comprehensive handset
insurance plan
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Nokia India today announced a unique partnership with New India Assurance (NIA),
a leading global insurance group, wholly owned by the Govt. of India. The
partnership will provide Nokia’s consumers the benefits of a highly affordable
and comprehensive handset insurance plan to safeguard them against risks of
mobile handsetloss and damage. This includes thefts, burglary, malicious acts,
riots among others, as well as damage that is beyond the purview of the
consumer’s standard warranty.”
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Date:
12/3/2013
Ericsson appoints new head of region India
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Ericsson today announced the appointment of Chris Houghton as new Head of Region
India. In this new role Chris will also take a seat on Ericsson’s Global
Leadership Team, reporting to the Chairman of Region India and Senior Vice
President Asia-Pacific, Mats H Olsson. President and CEO Hans Vestberg said:
“With 25 years’ in Ericsson and with experience from operations in several
countries and units Chris will be a key part of our continued support to our
Indian customers. Together with the team in India he will work to extend our
footprint in the region and assisting our customers in their work to capture
value in a rapidly transforming telecoms market.”
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Date:
12/3/2013
VODAFONE'S e-MAMTA
INITIATIVE HELPS REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY IN GUJARAT
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Vodafone’s ‘e-Mamta’ initiative, a mother - child tracking programme, in
association with the Govt. of Gujarat, has helped in reducing the infant
mortality rate in the state. The infant mortality rate in the state has reduced
by 4 base points to 44 points compared to 48 points earlier, which is the
highest improvement in Gujarat in more than a decade. Recognising its
contribution, ‘e-Mamta’ has been conferred the Golden Peacock
Award for innovative product/service in telecom category. This the second
consecutive Golden Peacock Award for Vodafone, which also won the award last
year for the “Resolve” programme in the Corporate Social Responsibility
category.
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Date:
8/3/2013
THE RED RICKSHAW REVOLUTION
BY VODAFONE
FOUNDATION
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The Vodafone Foundation today announced the launch of ‘Red
Rickshaw Revolution’, a unique initiative to celebrate the achievements
of ordinary women accomplishing extraordinary feats across India. The key
objective of this initiative is to spread awareness, garner support and raise
funds for NGOs working to empower several other such women. The ‘Red Rickshaw
Revolution’ has three committed women, Laura Turkington, Director of
the Vodafone Foundation in India, Carina Deegan, who supports the
Foundation’s activities and Sunita Chaudhary, first female auto rickshaw
driver in Delhi NCR, traverse a distance of over 1,500 km from New Delhi to
Mumbai in a specially designed red auto rickshaw, in 9 days.
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Date:
5/3/2013
IDEA launches feature-rich, value for money, 3G Smartphone ‘Zeal’
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Expanding its portfolio of 3G smartphones, India’s 3rd largest mobile operator,
IDEA Cellular has launched another value-for-money, feature rich, dual SIM 3G
Smartphone – Zeal – to upgrade its existing 2G users to 3G. The new dual-SIM
Zeal is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and comes with 256 MB
of RAM on board with Android 2.3.6 platform. The sixth 3G Smartphone from Idea,
Zeal, is attractively priced at just Rs. 5,390 and is especially targeted at the
youth community comprising of college students and professionals who like to
stay connected to social networking sites and access emails on-the-go.
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Date:
1/3/20133
Samsung Invites Consumers to Discover the World of Possibilities at its Third
Southwest Asia Forum
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today unveiled new products and services at its
Southwest Asia Forum 2013 in Hyderabad. The Company’s deep understanding and
insights into consumer needs of the region, are demonstrated though Samsung’s
2013 lineup of products, in which technology enables consumers to discover a
world of possibilities. As a global leader in the mobile industry, Samsung today
introduced a new era of intelligent Note technology with the GALAXY Note 510,
the newest addition to its GALAXY Note family. Combining the best of a tablet,
note, diary and an eBook reader, the Note 510 is the ideal companion that is
designed to dramatically change how people navigate their lives every day.
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Date:
26/2/20133
Bharti Airtel deploys Ericsson’s Mobile broadband charging solution and
Modernizes its pre-paid platform
~Modernizing the
world’s largest technology agnostic prepaid base
~Enables flexible data charging, real time control & enriched customer
experience
~Offers flexible data plans to prepaid subscribers across multiple domains – 2G,
3G, 4G/LTE and Wi-Fi
Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company
with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa today announced that it
has deployed Ericsson’s Mobile Broadband Charging solution and has completely
modernized it’s Pre-paid/ IN solution for the company’s subscribers, across 23
circles in India. The solution will allow Bharti Airtel to enhance the prepaid
customer experience by offering a wider & attractive range of prepaid services,
flexible bundling and real time control of chargeable services.
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Date:
25/2/2013
Vodafone India Selects MYCOM for Network Performance
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MYCOM, the leading independent provider of carrier-grade Network Performance
solutions, today announced that its NIMS-PrOptima™ performance management
solution has been selected by Vodafone India for managing the 2G and 3G Mobile
RAN, Mobile Circuit, Packet Core and Value Added Service domains of its national
network of over 150 million subscribers. The multi-million dollar contract
covers Vodafone India’s Mobile and Fixed networks with MYCOM’s NIMS-PrOptima
solution being implemented in its Super NOC (Network Operations Centre) for the
primary purposes of providing performance reports, analysis, end-to-end
optimization, capacity management, automatic performance alarming and automation
across all network domains and technologies.
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Date:
18/2/2013
Huawei India launches the ‘no compromise’ Ascend Y210D smartphone
Dual SIM, 3.5” display, 1700 mAH battery with 30%
extra life, 1GHz CPU at Rs 4999 only
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Huawei, the leading global information and communications technology (ICT)
solutions provider, today announced the launch of its ‘no compromise’ entry
level smartphone Ascend Y210D for the Indian market. Aimed at the younger Indian
audiences, the smartphone offers mid-range smartphone features at an entry level
price. Optimized for the internet & social media consumption, the Ascend
Y210D offers a bigger 3.5” HVGA display for better viewing, faster 1GHz Qualcomm
processor for gaming, browsing, emailing & social networking and Dual SIM
(3G+2G), dual standby for consumers to best manage their budget on voice and
data connections
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Date:
15/2/2013
15 MILLION CUSTOMERS APPROVE OF LG OPTIMUS L SERIES
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LG Electronics (LG) announced today it sold an Optimus L Series device every
second over the past two months, propelling sales of the popular smartphones to
over 15 million units. Since its launch at Mobile World Congress (MWC) last
year, Optimus L Series smartphones have become the device of choice for
individuals around the world who favor a well-balanced smartphone with a unique
design. Building on this momentum, LG will unveil a new generation of the
stylish series at MWC 2013 with an upgraded design and improved features.
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Date:
14/2/2013
Valentine’s Day with Samsung Apps
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Plan a spectacular Valentine's Day for your loved one with these amazing apps brought to you by Samsung.
Whether you are looking for flowers, chocolate or a romantic date idea, these apps can help. Dating Tips, 101 Reasons Why I Love You, Love Tester, Valentine’s Day Wallpapers and Valentine RADIO
are some of the interesting applications. Dating tips offers collections of fun tips and jokes to keep
relationships fun. 101 Reasons Why I Love You offers
Creative, powerful and amazing reasons to say ‘why I love you’ to your partner. Love Tester can give you an exact percentage result of how perfect a match you and your loved one really are.Valentine’s Day Wallpapers is great wallpaper application
which includes 35 stunning and beautiful Valentine’s Day wallpapers which can be used as a screen saver on your phone
also.
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Date:
14/2/2013/2013
Samsung Introduces REX, a new series of Smart feature phones, that
provides next generation mobile experience for all Global launch of the REX
series in India
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital
media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the launch of REX, a
new series of Smart feature phones that combine intelligence and capability to
deliver an accessible, next-generation mobile experience for all Indian users.
The Samsung REX series consists of four devices; REX 90, REX 80, REX 70 and REX
60.
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Date:
30/1/2013
INDIA VOTES FOR NOKIA AS ITS MOST TRUSTED BRAND
– THREE YEARS IN A ROW!
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Recognizing Nokia’s commitment to the Indian market, consumers have ranked Nokia as the Most Trusted Brand in India for the third consecutive year. The ranking is a part of the recently launched 'Brand Trust Report 2013,’ an annual research-based report by Trust Research Advisory. The recognition highlights Nokia’s commitment to the Indian market and its continued focus on delivering consumer centric innovation.
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Date:
30/1/2013
HTC INTRODUCES THE ULTIMATE SMARTPHONE – HTC BUTTERFLY – IN INDIA
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HTC Corporation (TWSE: 2498), a global leader in mobile innovation and design,
announced the availability in India of HTC Butterfly, the ultimate smartphone
and the first with a full HD 1080p display. HTC Butterfly not only offers the
first full HD 1080p display with the highest pixel density of any smartphone,
but also features the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor, HTC Sense
4+ and Android Jelly Bean. "HTC Butterfly is quite simply the most stunning
smartphone HTC has created to date, with a display that people will fall in love
with instantly,” said Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC India. "It offers the
best experience in terms of performance, design and innovation, and is our most
eagerly anticipated smartphone with rave reviews from media and consumers
alike."
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Date: 28/1/2013
Nokia and Bharti Airtel launch exclusive version of Nokia Xpress Browser for consumers in India
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As a part of its strategy to connect the next billion consumers to information and the internet, Nokia India today launched with Bharti Airtel a customized version of the Nokia Xpress Browser for Airtel consumers on compatible Nokia mobile phones. The announcement is a key step forward in Nokia and Airtel’s joint initiatives to catalyse the uptake of mobile internet services amongst consumers by providing them access to faster, easier and more cost effective data solutions.
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Date: 22/1/2013
SAMSUNG
GALAXY GRAND REDEFINES SMARTPHONE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL
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Samsung Electronics, the number one smartphone provider in India, today
announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Grand, a revolutionary smartphone
that promises to redefine Smartphone experience for consumers. Samsung GALAXY
Grand is powered by Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and runs on a
1.2 GHz Dual Core processor. Even though it supports a massive 5.0” screen with
WVGA TFT display powered with mDNIe technology, the device is incredibly slim
and comes with an ergonomic design which makes is comfortable to hold. The vivid
display provides an expansive viewing experience rendering messaging, multimedia
and Web content in brilliant color and clarity. The device also sports the Multi
Window feature that allows seamless multitasking and running of multiple
applications simultaneously without having to switch screens.
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Date: 22/1/2013
MediaTek High Performance Quad
Core Solution Empowers Micromax A116 Canvas HD
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MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless
communications and digital multimedia solutions, has announced that the first
handset powered by its quad-core MT6589 smartphone platform is ready to hit the
Indian market. Micromax has selected the MT6589 to power its latest smartphone,
A116 Canvas HD. The new quad-core MT6589 System on a Chip (SoC) integrates
MediaTek’s advanced multi-mode (SoC) integrates MediaTek’s advanced multi-mode
UMTS Rel. 8/HSPA+/TD-SCDMA modem that can support up to 42/11Mbps (Rel. 8
HSPA+), a power-efficient quad-core Cortex™-A7 CPU subsystem from ARM, PowerVR™
Series5XT GPU from Imagination Technologies, and is delivered in 28nm process
technology.
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Date: 21/1/2013
Vodafone launched a super value offer - “All-in-One VAS
Card” especially for customers in Delhi-NCR region
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Vodafone India Ltd., one of India’s leading telecommunications service
providers, has launched a super value offer, especially for customers in
Delhi-NCR region. Titled Vodafone “All-in-One VAS Card”, the scheme lets
subscribers avail 8 value added alerts with just one recharge card worth Rs. 29.
Subscribers to the Vodafone All-in-One Rs 29 VAS Card can enjoy a bundle of
flash alerts like News, Cricket, Love, Movie, Astrology, Stock, Did you know
(trivia pack), Mehfil-e-Timepass. With a validity period of 30 days, Vodafone
All-in-One VAS card can be activated simply by dialing *121*4*recharge code#.
Additionally Vodafone subscribers to this pack, can also avail a ‘Buy 1
Cappuccino and get another one free” offer at all Barista outlets.
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Date: 21/1/2013
LAVA launches IRIS 501 Smartphone with Dual Core
Processor in Indian Market
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LAVA International Ltd, one of the fastest growing mobile
handset companies has announced the launch of a new phone in its IRIS range of
smartphones that will change your mobile experience with ‘bigvantage’. The IRIS
501 has been specifically designed by LAVA to give users a superior Android
experience with its stunning 5” screen, smooth capacitive multi touch interface
powered by a 1 GHz dual core processor for better multitasking. IRIS 501 runs on
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, has a stunning 5.0” WVGA
Screen with 800 * 480 resolution, a 5MP auto focus rear camera and 0.3 MP front
camera for video calling. Its large display is ideal for watching videos,
browsing the Internet and accessing social networking websites such as
Facebook/Twitter. Even with its slim 10.5mm design, the phone comes with a
durable 2,300 mAh battery, which will give users an extended battery life. In
addition to this, it has built-in 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS,
4GB Internal storage and up to 32GB expandable memory.
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Date: 21/1/2013
WeChat crosses 300 million registered users worldwide;
now also on BlackBerry
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Tencent, the largest internet company in Asia Pacific has announced the
availability of WeChat, the No.1 mobile messaging app on the BlackBerry®
platform. The popular, free mobile voice and text messaging application which
was launched in India in July last year across iPhone, Android, Symbian, and
Windows platforms will now also be available for BlackBerry users. This week,
Tencent also announced that WeChat has now crossed 300 million registered users
globally. WeChat's growth rate has been phenomenal, going from 100 million to
200 million user accounts in 6 months and only 4 months to go from 200 million
to 300 million user accounts.
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Date: 3/1/2013
IDEA introduces ‘buffet plan’ for its postpaid
subscribers
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IDEA Cellular, has introduced pocket friendly buffet plans for its postpaid
subscribers, across the country. The new and unique plans starting at Rs.899 are
designed keeping in mind the new and evolving mobile consumers who have high
voice and data usage. Idea has introduced three different buffet plans for users
to choose from, depending on their volume of usage. Idea postpaid users can opt
from a range of plans with exciting discounts and benefits starting at Rs. 899
per month, offering 4,000 Local, STD and 1,000 Roaming Mobile minutes, and 450
Local & National SMS. Idea subscribers with high data usage can opt for Rs.
1,299 plan which offers the same voice benefits along with additional 5 GB of 3G
data. For heavy voice and data users, Idea has introduced a plan priced at Rs.
1,599 wherein user will get 10,000 Local, STD and Roaming Mobile minutes, 1,000
Local & National SMS, along with 8 GB 3G Data.
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