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RS Sharma Chairman, Trai. (Express Photo Renuka Puri)
To clarify any grey areas that mobile operators may have on its regulation on differential tariff, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will soon publish a set of FAQs which will aim at answering in detail the kind of tariff packages which will be allowed and the kinds that are a strict no-no. Speaking at the Idea Exchange programme of the Express Group on Tuesday, chairman RS Sharma said that he will also be sitting with the mobile ope

Chinese phone maker LeEco has closed three consecutive flash sales on Flipkart in a month, clocking over 20 lakh registrations and with more than 2 lakh orders placed. It claims to have received 55,000 orders within the first nine seconds of the flash sale on Tuesday.
Much like Xiaomi, which entered India with its online-only approach, LeEco too launched in India this month with sales happening only through Flipkart during its flash sale. Its model Le1s saw over 4 lakh pre-sale registrations on

Lenovo Group, boosted by its acquisition of Motorola, has become the third biggest smartphone seller by shipments, overtaking homegrown Intex Technologies during the October to December quarter, when 25.6 million smartphones were shipped in the country, according to the latest quarterly data from International Data Corp (IDC).
While Samsung Electronics led the pack with 26.8% market share followed by Micromax Informatics’ 14.1% share, Lenovo, including Motorola, pipped Intex to gain the th

LeEco Le 1s is the disruptive budget smartphone from Chinese technology company
LeEco’s Le 1s ended with a record order of 55,000 within 9 seconds of its third flash sale which concluded just today. The response to the silver Le 1s with 4, 23,000 pre-sale registrations was clearly very enthusiastic and has proved to be as popular as the gold colour version. With the successful conclusion of this flash sale, LeEco has performed a hat trick and also broken several records on the way.
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Lenovo including Motorola pipped Intex to gain the third position with a market share of 11.6% during the quarter, pushing the New Delhi-based company to the fourth position in terms of shipments, the data showed. (Reuters) Lenovo Group combined with its acquisition of Motorola, has become the third biggest smartphone seller by shipments overtaking home-growth Intex Technologies during the October to December quarter, when 25.6 million smartphones were shipped in the country, according to the l

Sony MP-CL1 is a short-throw mobile projector that can display screen sizes up to 120 inches (Source: Sony)
Sony has now entered the portable mobile projector space with the launch of MP-CL1 projector. The handheld project uses laser as its light source to project HD resolution images at 1920 x 720 pixels.
The projector also comes with a high-contrast ratio of 80,000:1 for accurate colour reproduction. The Sony MP-CL1 is a short throw type projector that can display a screen size of up to 120 i

LeEco Le 1s is the disruptive budget smartphone from Chinese technology company
LeEco’s Le 1s ended with a record order of 55,000 within 9 seconds of its third flash sale which concluded just today. The response to the silver Le 1s with 4, 23,000 pre-sale registrations was clearly very enthusiastic and has proved to be as popular as the gold colour version. With the successful conclusion of this flash sale, LeEco has performed a hat trick and also broken several records on the way.
The in

Apple Pay is expanding to its market, will launch in China on February 18
Apple Inc’s Apple Pay mobile payment system will be available in China from February 18 for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) customers, bank representatives said in social media posts on Tuesday.
The technology giant had previously said the system would launch in China in early 2016, making it Apple Pay’s fifth country as it accelerates development of a planned new revenue stream. ICBC is Chi

Samsung Galaxy S7 could be a waterproof phone if one were to go by the latest video.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge’s launch will take place on February 21 at MWC in Barcelona, but it seems a new video by their Indonesia team has already given a glimpse at the new devices.
In a video shared on YouTube by Samsung Indonesia, titled Samsung Galaxy: Get Ready for #TheNextGalaxy, we see Indonesia’s national archer Dellie Threesyadinda training along with a phone, which many have assumed t

Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime is now available at Rs 7,999, down from the original price of Rs 8,499.
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime is now available at Rs 7,999, down from the original price of Rs 8,499. Redmi Note Prime is Xiaomi India’s second ‘Made in India’ smartphone manufactured in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with Foxconn Technology Group.
Also Read: Xiaomi Mi4 16GB Review: This is why you might want to wait
Also, Xiaomi is celebrating the Mi Week from February 16 t

Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime is now available at Rs 7,999, down from the original price of Rs 8,499.
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime is now available at Rs 7,999, down from the original price of Rs 8,499. Redmi Note Prime is Xiaomi India’s second ‘Made in India’ smartphone manufactured in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with Foxconn Technology Group.
Also Read: Xiaomi Mi4 16GB Review: This is why you might want to wait
Also, Xiaomi is celebrating the Mi Week from February 16 t

Noise has announced the launch of its Trace smartband at Rs 1,599.
Noise has announced the launch of its Trace smartband at Rs 1,599. Trace is however available at Rs 1,299 under an exclusive offer.
The device in the Trace smartband is detachable and can be worn as a wrist watch or a pendant. Trace monitors the intensity and duration of a physical activity, counts steps and also calculates the calories burnt.
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Karbonn Quattro L50 HD is the latest smartphone in the Quattro series of devices
Every other day a smartphone is launched, aiming to be the best budget device in the market. In fact this space has become so popular that not even dominant OEMs can afford to ignore it. Now, it is becoming a cluttered segment where it’s hard to pick up a device.
Karbonn Quattro L50 HDKarbonn Quattro L50 HD features a 5-inch HD display and is powered by quad-core processor
Most Indian manufacturers have been

India’s total GSM cellular subscriber base stood at 761.44 million for the month of January 2016, which was an increase of 5.82 million or a .77 per cent monthly increase.
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Airtel had the maximum subscriber base for GSM

A representational image of silicon chip used by electronics industry
A team led by an Indian-origin engineer from the University of Utah has discovered a new kind of 2D semiconducting material for electronics that opens the door for much speedier computers and smartphones that consume a lot less power.
The semiconductor, made of the elements tin and oxygen or tin monoxide (SnO) by the associate professor Ashutosh Tiwari-led team is a layer of 2D material only one atom thick, allowing electrica

Apple has been sued by Immersion Corporation for using its haptic feedback technology
Immersion Corporation, one of the leading developer of touch feedback technology has filed a patent infringement complaint against Apple with the US International Trade Commission.
According to the complaint, Immersion Corporation claims that Apple’s iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and Apple Watch models infringe some of the patents related to haptic feedback systems.
Apple had announc

Domestic handset maker Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone for under Rs 500 later this week, a move that is set to disrupt the booming handset market in the country.
Domestic handset maker Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone for under Rs 500 later this week, a move that is set to disrupt the booming handset market in the country.
The launch is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for “empowering India to the

Domestic handset maker Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone for under Rs 500 later this week, a move that is set to disrupt the booming handset market in the country.
Domestic handset maker Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone for under Rs 500 later this week, a move that is set to disrupt the booming handset market in the country.
The launch is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for “empowering India to the

Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone called Freedom 251 for a price of Rs 251 today.
Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone called Freedom 251 for a price of Rs 251 today.
The smartphone with a 4-inch WVGA resolution display, features a 1.3 Ghz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB total storage space and a 3.2 megapixel camera on the back. It will have 0.3 megapixel camera on the front and has a 1450 mAh battery.
Bookings for the Freedom 25

Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone called Freedom 251 for a price of Rs 251 today.
Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone called Freedom 251 for a price of Rs 251 today.
The smartphone with a 4-inch WVGA resolution display, features a 1.3 Ghz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB total storage space and a 3.2 megapixel camera on the back. It will have 0.3 megapixel camera on the front and has a 1450 mAh battery.
Bookings for the Freedom 25

IT peripherals company Zebronics has launched its latest product, the Zebronics 2.1 Bluetooth speakers priced at Rs 1,111 which, according to the company, are intended to sound less like a box speaker and are all about ‘great looks, great sound and of course, ‘Rock N Roll’ without actually putting a dent in your wallet. The product is already available with leading retail stores and ecommerce portals.
Zebronics 2.1 Bluetooth ‘Rock N Roll’ speakers’ curves are

Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime is now available at Rs 7,999, down from the original price of Rs 8,499.
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime is now available at Rs 7,999, down from the original price of Rs 8,499. Redmi Note Prime is Xiaomi India’s second ‘Made in India’ smartphone manufactured in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with Foxconn Technology Group.
Also Read: Xiaomi Mi4 16GB Review: This is why you might want to wait
Also, Xiaomi is celebrating the Mi Week from February 16 t

Videocon d2h offers 525 channels and active services like Smart English and Smart Games.
Videocon d2h has announced its HD Smart Set top Box that lets users to browse Internet on TV. The HD Smart Set top box will enable users to access content from Twitter, Facebook, Daily Motion, video on demand sites, ott apps, news, weather etc through apps.
The Videocon d2h Smart STB supports external recording by pluging in one’s own external storage device. Users can record up to 1900 hrs of content

A group of US scientists have successfully transplanted living tissue constructed by a sophisticated and improved 3D printer, according to a study released on Monday by British scientific journal Nature.
This research, developed by the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centre in North Carolina, represents a breakthrough for regenerative medicine, as it suggests that these tissues could be transplanted in patients in the future, and thus overcoming a number of technical obstacles that currently hinder

Samsung has overall market share of 44 per cent across all segments. Samsung with 18 4G devices account for 62 per cent market share, he said.
Leading mobile phone maker Samsung’s market share in the smartphones segment in India went up from 35.1 per cent to 45.9 per cent during 2015, a company official said.
The company had a share of 35.1 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2014-15 and the same went up to 45.9 per cent in November 2015, Manu Sharma, director for mobiles business at Sa

Samsung Galaxy S7 could be a waterproof phone if one were to go by the latest video.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge’s launch will take place on February 21 at MWC in Barcelona, but it seems a new video by their Indonesia team has already given a glimpse at the new devices.
In a video shared on YouTube by Samsung Indonesia, titled Samsung Galaxy: Get Ready for #TheNextGalaxy, we see Indonesia’s national archer Dellie Threesyadinda training along with a phone, which many have assumed t

Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge will get Android 6.0 aka Marshmallow update.
Samsung has announced that it will roll out Android 6 Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge and other Galaxy devices will follow soon. Samsung says it will make separate announcements on details of OS updates schedule for each market, according to market situation and carriers’ requirements.
Samsung is providing new features for the enhanced edge screen in the Android M update. Another post by Samsu

LG X Cam and LG X Screen will have one flagship-end feature but at mid-range pricing.
LG Electronics (LG) has announced two new smartphones as part of its new X series ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016. LG’s X cam and X screen will debut at MWC in Barcelona on February 22, although specs of the new phones have already been announced by the company.
LG says the two mid-range phones will offer top features and are designed for customers who do not want a high-end phones, but sti

LG Stylus 2 has been confirmed ahead of the official MWC 2016 launch.
LG Stylus 2, the enhanced sequel to the G4 Stylus, which will be showcased at MWC 2016 has been announced by the company ahead of the show.
LG says that Stylus 2 has special features to enhance the user experience such as Pen Pop, which toggles a popup menu when the stylus is removed to offer shortcuts to Pop Memo and Pop Scanner.
LG Stylus 2 also has Pen Keeper, which prevents the stylus from being misplaced by displaying a

Domestic handset maker Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone for under Rs 500 later this week, a move that is set to disrupt the booming handset market in the country.
Domestic handset maker Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone for under Rs 500 later this week, a move that is set to disrupt the booming handset market in the country.
The launch is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for “empowering India to the

DoT is likely to come out with regulations in 3-4 months that will make it mandatory for mobile phones to support Hindi and at least one regional language.
The Department of Telecom (DoT) is likely to come out with regulations in 3-4 months that will make it mandatory for mobile phones to support Hindi and at least one regional language.
The move is aimed at making users communicate in local languages and access government services like e-payment through mobile phones.
“Three months down