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Date: 3/5/2013
The GALAXY Note 510 launched in the Indian Market
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. more.....

Date: 30/4/2013
Micromax announces the launch of its first 3D Smartphone: “Canvas 3D” - A115
 
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. more.....

Date: 26/4/2013
Samsung GALAXY S4 launched in India
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. more.....

Date: 25/4/2013
Micromax Canvas range crosses the 1 Million mark
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. more.....

Date: 24/4/2013
Cisco Enhances Its Videoscape Architecture in India with Video Delivery Platform from Apalya Technologies
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. more.....

Date: 23/4/2013
VODAFONE INTRODUCES NEW ROAMING PACKS WITH REDUCED INCOMING CALL RATES FOR PRE-PAID CUSTOMERS
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. more.....

Date: 18/4/2013
IDEA expands 3G smartphone portfolio with the launch of Aurus 2 – its first Android 4.1 OS (Jelly Bean) device
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. more.....

Date: 17/4/2013
VODAFONE INDIA AND ICICI BANK LAUNCH ‘M-Pesa’ - A unique service to transfer money and make payments via mobile phone
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. more.....

Date: 15/4/2013
Nokia Lumia Your Wish Is My App - Search for the killer mobile application idea
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.  more.....

Date: 9/4/2013
VODAFONE OPENS UP A WHOLE WORLD OF INTERNET POSSIBILITIES ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE
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”  more.....

Date: 4/4/2013
Idea gets Delhi Daredevils to hunt for the Real-life Daredevils
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. more.....

Date: 12/3/2013
Nokia and New India Assurance launch a one-of-its kind, affordable and comprehensive handset insurance plan
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.”  more.....

Date: 12/3/2013
Ericsson appoints new head of region India
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.”  more.....

Date: 12/3/2013
VODAFONE'S e-MAMTA
INITIATIVE HELPS REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY IN GUJARAT
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.  more.....

Date: 8/3/2013
THE RED RICKSHAW REVOLUTION BY VODAFONE FOUNDATION
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.  more.....

Date: 5/3/2013

IDEA launches feature-rich, value for money, 3G Smartphone ‘Zeal’
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. more...

Date: 1/3/20133
Samsung Invites Consumers to Discover the World of Possibilities at its Third Southwest Asia Forum

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.  more.....
 

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.  more.....




Date: 25/2/2013

Vodafone India Selects MYCOM for Network Performance 
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.  more.....

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
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 more.....
 

Date: 15/2/2013

15 MILLION CUSTOMERS APPROVE OF LG OPTIMUS L SERIES
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.  more.....

Date: 14/2/2013

Valentine’s Day with Samsung Apps
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.  more.....

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 

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.  more.....

 

Date: 30/1/2013

INDIA VOTES FOR NOKIA AS ITS MOST TRUSTED BRAND – THREE YEARS IN A ROW!
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. more...

Date: 30/1/2013

HTC INTRODUCES THE ULTIMATE SMARTPHONE – HTC BUTTERFLY – IN INDIA
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." more...

Date: 28/1/2013

Nokia and Bharti Airtel launch exclusive version of Nokia Xpress Browser for consumers in India
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. more...


Date: 22/1/2013

SAMSUNG GALAXY GRAND REDEFINES SMARTPHONE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL
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. more...

Date: 22/1/2013

MediaTek High Performance Quad Core Solution Empowers Micromax A116 Canvas HD
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. more...

Date: 21/1/2013

Vodafone launched a super value offer - “All-in-One VAS Card” especially for customers in Delhi-NCR region
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. more...

Date: 21/1/2013

LAVA launches IRIS 501 Smartphone with Dual Core Processor in Indian Market

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. more...


Date: 21/1/2013

WeChat crosses 300 million registered users worldwide; now also on BlackBerry
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. more...

Date: 3/1/2013
IDEA introduces ‘buffet plan’ for its postpaid subscribers
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. more...




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