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HTC Desire 728 Dual SIM offers a 5.5-inch 720p HD display and runs Android Lollipop OS.
HTC today introduced another 5.5-inch phablet in the Indian market called Desire 728 Dual SIM for Rs 17,990. Powered by HTC’s BoomSound stereo speakers, the Desire 728 offers a 5.5-inch 720p HD display and is powered by a 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM with support for microSD card.
It comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Powered by a 2,800 mAh bat

HTC Desire 728 Dual SIM offers a 5.5-inch 720p HD display and runs Android Lollipop OS.
HTC today introduced another 5.5-inch phablet in the Indian market called HTC Desire 728 Dual SIM for Rs 17,990. Powered by HTC’s BoomSound stereo speakers, the Desire 728 offers a 5.5-inch 720p HD display and is powered by a 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM with support for microSD card.
It comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Powered by a 2,800 mAh

Arrival of popular American on-demand streaming website Netflix in India has given much reason to cheer, but users have raised concerns on data consumption and internet speed. Nevertheless, the excitement is at its peak, especially since the content comes without censorship.
A quick look at the Netflix original series “Narcos”, which features some intimate lovemaking scenes, affirmed that there is no discernible censorship which could bother viewers, who are mostly used to snipped an

As Trai gears up to frame the Net Neutrality rules, telecom operators have favoured differential pricing for data services even as nearly 80 per cent replies to the regulator’s consultation process follow the Facebook ‘templates’ for its controversy-ridden Free Basics platform.
While Net Neutrality activists continue to oppose any differential pricing regime, saying it would amount to curbs on freedom of choice to access Internet, Facebook has launched a massive campaign to pro

A new 360×360 camera, which has been put on display at the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show (CES) here, has grabbed the eye balls.
ALLie Go of the Florida-based company IC Real Tech is a portable 360×360 action video camera and a high-resolution portable unit that can stream to devices over Wi-Fi.
According to the Verge, the camera is of the size of a baseball and can capture hi-resolution video from all directions. It can be also fitted to a helmet.
The cost of the camera is expecte

New technologies never fail to delight and amaze the tech-savvys. American technology giant Microsoft will surprise everyone as it is all set to make LTE (Long-Term Evolution) a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals, access easier with its own SIM card.
A free application named ‘Cellular Data’ has been published to the Store by Microsoft and there are several hints as to what it will offer.
According to the Verge, the software gia

Motorola could could ditch the word Motorola and go with Moto by Lenovo branding.
The confusion could finally be over. At the on-going CES 2016, Lenovo has indicated that it will seek more synergy between its own phones and those branded under Motorola.
“Typically Motorola smartphones are about more premium experience, pure Android with faster upgrades, while Lenovo has offered over all good user experience but at more affordable prices. However, in the coming year, we could see more of a

American consumer electronics manufacturer, Belkin International, has been awarded at the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show (CES) here where it has also launched two new products – the two new products launched at the grand trade show are USB-C cables and Apple Valet Charge Dock.
Belkin has announced the expansion of its USB-C product offerings. Designed to support existing and future USB-C laptops, smartphones and tablets, the new line of Belkin USB-C solutions allows the users to charge,

Internet and technology conglomerate Letv, which has been making news for its entry in India, is all set to bring its Superphones in the Indian market this month.
Le Superphones boast full metal uni-body and is one of the few 4G enabled devices with Dual Sim.
Le Superphones with full-floating glass, bezel-less industry design enables a superior viewing experience and a multimedia powerhouse that gives the user remarkable viewing and gaming experience.
The new generation full-floating glass desig

HTC Desire 728 Dual SIM offers a 5.5-inch 720p HD display and runs Android Lollipop OS.
HTC today introduced another 5.5-inch phablet in the Indian market called Desire 728 Dual SIM for Rs 17,990. Powered by HTC’s BoomSound stereo speakers, the Desire 728 offers a 5.5-inch 720p HD display and is powered by a 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM with support for microSD card.
It comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Powered by a 2,800 mAh bat

Motorola could could ditch the word Motorola and go with Moto by Lenovo branding.
The confusion could finally be over. At the on-going CES 2016, Lenovo has indicated that it will seek more synergy between its own phones and those branded under Motorola.
“Typically Motorola smartphones are about more premium experience, pure Android with faster upgrades, while Lenovo has offered over all good user experience but at more affordable prices. However, in the coming year, we could see more of a

Vodafone 4G services can be readily accessed from 4G enabled handsets available across the country.
Vodafone India today announced the roll out of its 4G network in Karnataka beginning with Mysuru. This is following the successful launch of its services in Kerala in December 2015. Built on the 1800 MHz band, this network will enable Vodafone 4G customers to access internet via mobile with speeds across a range of smart devices including Mobile Wi-Fi.
Vodafone 4Gservices can be readily accessed

Galaxy On7 features a 5.5-inch and 5.0-inch Super AMOLED HD display.
After Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen), its Samsung Galaxy On7 (8GB) that is up for grabs on Flipkart app in an exchange offer. The smartphone, which was originally launched for Rs 10,990 is now available for 5,990. Samsung launched the Galaxy On5 and On7 in November aimed at the budget market and targeting the young users.One interesting feature in the phone is the Ultra Data Saving mode where Samsung claims the phones will be able

Motorola could could ditch the word Motorola and go with Moto by Lenovo branding.
The confusion could finally be over. At the on-going CES 2016, Lenovo has indicated that it will seek more synergy between its own phones and those branded under Motorola.
“Typically Motorola smartphones are about more premium experience, pure Android with faster upgrades, while Lenovo has offered over all good user experience but at more affordable prices. However, in the coming year, we could see more of a

As part of the partnership, Lenovo is also inviting developers to help grow the budding Project Tango app ecosystem. Chinese computing giant Lenovo today said it has partnered with Google to launch a new smartphone that can see and map out surroundings with help from the US-based company’s 3D technology named Project Tango.
To be available in summer 2016, the new smartphone turns the screen into a window that can overlay digital information and objects onto the real world.
Google’s

Project Tango is Google’s technology to help mobile devices like tablets, smartphones figure out space and motion.
Google’s much-awaited Project Tango will finally hit stores as a $500 Lenovo smartphone, the two companies announced at the CES in 2016 in Las Vegas.
Project Tango is Google’s technology to help mobile devices like tablets, smartphones figure out space and motion just like humans do and brings spatial perception to Android devices. Google had earlier launched Proj

Messenger added a couple of things in 2015 including video calling, the ability to customize conversations with colors, nicknames and emojis, and with Businesses on Messenger. (Source: Facebook)
Facebook Messenger is now the most popular iOS app with 800 million people using it every month, according to Nielsen. App Annie revealed that Messenger is the fastest growing app of 2015.
Further according to the data, people send more than 9.5 billion photos to friends through Messenger every month. M

Research and test work will be completed by 2018 and domestic telecom service providers will try to commercialise the 5G technology in the following two years.
China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) began to research and test 5G technology with the aim of commercialising it by 2020, the media reported.
“The purpose of the research and test is to support the formulation of global 5G standards and boost the development of the telecom industry,” said Cao S

The Polaroid Snap smartphone comes in three models featuring 5, 5.5, and 6-inch HD display. (Source: Polaroid)
Polaroid announced the launch of two unlocked smartphones- Polaroid Snap and Polaroid Power– at the ongoing CES 2016 event at Las Vegas. While Polaroid Power will be available for $249.99 (approx. Rs 16,750) in Spring 2016, Polaroid Snap will start retailing next month. Both the smartphones are designed by Southern Telecom, an authorized Polaroid licensee and run on Android Lolli

Project Tango is Google’s technology to help mobile devices like tablets, smartphones figure out space and motion.
Google’s much-awaited Project Tango will finally hit stores as a $500 Lenovo smartphone, the two companies announced at the CES in 2016 in Las Vegas.
Project Tango is Google’s technology to help mobile devices like tablets, smartphones figure out space and motion just like humans do and brings spatial perception to Android devices. Google had earlier launched Proj

Shares of the world’s No.1 maker of memory chips and smartphones touched a three-month low on Thursday as investors braced for downside risks, with some brokerages having tipped profit to have fallen as low as 6 trillion won. (Reuters photo) Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Friday its fourth-quarter operating profit likely rose 15 percent from a year earlier, missing expectations and fuelling concerns the tech industry may be in for a tough year of slack gadget sales.
Slowing

The entry of streaming pioneer Netflix in India is evolutionary in nature though its inaugural price is a bit on the higher side for what it offers, a leading US expert has said. The entry of streaming pioneer Netflix in India is evolutionary in nature though its inaugural price is a bit on the higher side for what it offers, a leading US expert has said.
“I would say that the current price is a bit on the high side for what Netflix offers currently and it will have to keep increasing con

Plans for this year include doing more to enable businesses and services to connect with people using Messenger, according to Facebook. (Reuters photo) Facebook announced today that the number of people using its Messenger application monthly has shot past 800 million, with more features on the way to win even more fans.
“The Messenger team’s mission is to make Messenger the best place to communicate with all the people and businesses in the world,” Facebook head of messaging

Project Tango is Google’s technology to help mobile devices like tablets, smartphones figure out space and motion.
Google’s much-awaited Project Tango will finally hit stores as a $500 Lenovo smartphone, the two companies announced at the CES in 2016 in Las Vegas.
Project Tango is Google’s technology to help mobile devices like tablets, smartphones figure out space and motion just like humans do and brings spatial perception to Android devices. Google had earlier launched Proj

 The ‘House of Cards’ is produced by Netflix
One of the first questions asked by people who signed up to Netflix India was why they couldn’t see House of Cards, and a host of other popular shows in the catalogue.Well, we now have the answer.While most of Netflix’s originals content will be available globally, some shows like Orange is the New Black and House of Cards don’t have global licenses and have aired on other platforms in the meantime. “Even so, N

Netflix India has pricing similar to its primary US market and users will be able to pay as low as Rs 500 to watch shows and movies on a single screen at one time.
Netflix is the world’s top video streaming service that allows users to watch content on screens ranging from a smartphones to a smart television. It works with a variety of other devices like PlayStation and Apple TV, letting users stream directly onto larger screen. Netflix is also the creator of a lot of original, made for t

Netflix India has pricing similar to its primary US market and users will be able to pay as low as Rs 500 to watch shows and movies on a single screen at one time.
Netflix is the world’s top video streaming service that allows users to watch content on screens ranging from a smartphones to a smart television. It works with a variety of other devices like PlayStation and Apple TV, letting users stream directly onto larger screen. Netflix is also the creator of a lot of original, made for t

Netflix India has pricing similar to its primary US market and users will be able to pay as low as Rs 500 to watch shows and movies on a single screen at one time.
Netflix is the world’s top video streaming service that allows users to watch content on screens ranging from a smartphones to a smart television. It works with a variety of other devices like PlayStation and Apple TV, letting users stream directly onto larger screen. Netflix is also the creator of a lot of original, made for t

Netflix India has pricing similar to its primary US market and users will be able to pay as low as Rs 500 to watch shows and movies on a single screen at one time.
Netflix is the world’s top video streaming service that allows users to watch content on screens ranging from a smartphones to a smart television. It works with a variety of other devices like PlayStation and Apple TV, letting users stream directly onto larger screen. Netflix is also the creator of a lot of original, made for t