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Indian Cellular Association said the bill of material value for a product like Freedom 251 when sourced from the cheapest supply chain cost approximately USD 40 (Rs 2,700).
With questions being raised over the promised price of Rs 251 for a 3G smartphone by new entrant Ringing Bells, the Telecom Ministry has found that a device with such specifications would cost about Rs 2,300.
“The Ministry has analysed the issue and it feels that such a device can be manufactured fo

Indian Cellular Association said the bill of material value for a product like Freedom 251 when sourced from the cheapest supply chain cost approximately USD 40 (Rs 2,700).
With questions being raised over the promised price of Rs 251 for a 3G smartphone by new entrant Ringing Bells, the Telecom Ministry has found that a device with such specifications would cost about Rs 2,300.
“The Ministry has analysed the issue and it feels that such a device can be manufactured fo

Indian Cellular Association said the bill of material value for a product like Freedom 251 when sourced from the cheapest supply chain cost approximately USD 40 (Rs 2,700).
With questions being raised over the promised price of Rs 251 for a 3G smartphone by new entrant Ringing Bells, the Telecom Ministry has found that a device with such specifications would cost about Rs 2,300.
“The Ministry has analysed the issue and it feels that such a device can be manufactured fo

Indian Cellular Association said the bill of material value for a product like Freedom 251 when sourced from the cheapest supply chain cost approximately USD 40 (Rs 2,700).
With questions being raised over the promised price of Rs 251 for a 3G smartphone by new entrant Ringing Bells, the Telecom Ministry has found that a device with such specifications would cost about Rs 2,300.
“The Ministry has analysed the issue and it feels that such a device can be manufactured fo

‘Freedom 251’ mobile: In a chat, Ringing Bells president Ashok Chadha said that since the company will hand over 25 lakh ‘Freedom 251’ mobiles to the people who have registered for it online, the firm is now considering whether to stop the registration process. ‘Freedom 251’ mobile priced at a sensational Rs 251 by Ringing Bells company first elicited amazement from all and sundry and then caused consternation to break out as the website freedom251.com crashe

Freedom 251 mobile: Noida-based firm Ringing Bells has launched the world’s cheapest phone — Freedom 251 — priced at Rs 251, hogging limelight globally. With questions being raised over the promised price of Rs 251 for a 3G smartphone named Freedom 251 by new entrant Ringing Bells, the Telecom Ministry has found that a device with such specifications would cost about Rs 2,300.
“The Ministry has analysed the issue and it feels that such a device can be manufactured for ab

Interestingly, the booking limit of number of units of Ringing Bells Freedom 251, which was unlimited until yesterday has been cut to just one per user now.
Freedom 251, the smartphone from Ringing Bells, is what everyone in India has on their purchase list at the moment. But it’s anything but easy to get hold of the world’s cheapest smartphone. I guess, I am just another of those million Indians, who have been trying unsuccessfully to buy the smartphone on http://www.freedom251.com

Interestingly, the booking limit of number of units of Ringing Bells Freedom 251, which was unlimited until yesterday has been cut to just one per user now.
Freedom 251, the smartphone from Ringing Bells, is what everyone in India has on their purchase list at the moment. But it’s anything but easy to get hold of the world’s cheapest smartphone. I guess, I am just another of those million Indians, who have been trying unsuccessfully to buy the smartphone on http://www.freedom251.com

Interestingly, the booking limit of number of units of Ringing Bells Freedom 251, which was unlimited until yesterday has been cut to just one per user now.
Freedom 251, the smartphone from Ringing Bells, is what everyone in India has on their purchase list at the moment. But it’s anything but easy to get hold of the world’s cheapest smartphone. I guess, I am just another of those million Indians, who have been trying unsuccessfully to buy the smartphone on http://www.freedom251.com

Ringing Bells ‘Freedom 251’ mobile row: BJP MP Kirit Somaiya has approached telecom ministry, TRAI, Sebi, finance ministry and RBI to check various concerns that he has on company offering mobile phone priced at Rs 251 – which is proving the world’s cheapest smartphone. (Director of Ringing Bells, Mohit Goel with CEO, Dhaarna Goel during the launch of Ringing Bells Freedom 251 mobile, in New Delhi on Wednesday. PTI) Ringing Bells ‘Freedom 251’ mobile row: Wit

Freedom 251 which was launched as India’s cheapest smartphone is basically a rebranded Adkon Ikon 4
An unbelievable price, big political names at the launch and a Make in India tag. Noida-based Ringing Bells had everything going for the Freedom 251, the world’s cheapest phone priced at just Rs 251, or under $5.
However, a lot of people, especially in the smartphone industry are complaining about the price. Then there are reports that what was supposed to have bee

Apple has started fixing Error 53 with a new iOS update that needs to be download via iTunes
Apple is officially rolling out iOS 9.2.1 for iPhone users who update their devices via iTunes only. The update restores iPhone disabled by Error 53 and will also prevent future iPhones that have either the home button or the cable replaced by third-party.
Apple’s iPhone users started noticing a strange ‘Error 53’ on their iOS devices after getting them repaired from a non-authorised A

Apple has started fixing Error 53 with a new iOS update that needs to be download via iTunes
Apple is officially rolling out iOS 9.2.1 for iPhone users who update their devices via iTunes only. The update restores iPhone disabled by Error 53, and will also prevent future iPhones that have either the Touch ID home button or the cable replaced by third-party from getting bricked.
Apple’s iPhone users started noticing a strange ‘Error 53’ on their iOS devices after getting them r

LeEco has announced exchange offers on Le 1s and Le Max as part of the LeEco Day Shopping Bonanza on February 25 on Flipkart.
As part of the Rs 8 crore LeEco Day Shopping Bonanza on February 25 on Flipkart, LeEco has announced exchange offers on Le 1s and Le Max.
Under the offer, users exchange their old smartphone, provided it is in working condition and get upto Rs 6000 off on the Le 1s or upto Rs 20,000 on Le Max. Basically, the company is offering up to 50 per cent off on the LeEco smartpho

One Indian blog that has not just made its presence felt, but has slowly and steadily become a global authority in the world of Windows and computers is TheWindowsClub.com. Run by Anand Khanse, who is a 10 time winner of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award, this single-handedly run blog now boasts a traffic of over 7 million page views per month.
TheWindowsClub.com is all about the Windows operating system, and although it primarily focus on discussing Windows features, offering tips,

Google’s Project Loon internet balloon crashed in a Sri Lankan tea plantation during its maiden test flight
A Google balloon, part of the company’s high-speed Internet service known as “Project Loon”, crashed in a Sri Lankan tea plantation during its maiden test flight, local police said today.
Villages found the deflated balloon with its electronic equipment in the island’s central tea-growing region of Gampola on Wednesday night, an officer told AFP.
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Interestingly, the booking limit of number of units of Ringing Bells Freedom 251, which was unlimited until yesterday has been cut to just one per user now.
Freedom 251, the smartphone from Ringing Bells, is what everyone in India has on their purchase list at the moment. But it’s anything but easy to get hold of the world’s cheapest smartphone. I guess, I am just another of those million Indians, who have been trying unsuccessfully to buy the smartphone on http://www.freedom251.com

Asus ZenWatch 2 is the second smartwatch from the company and it comes at an attractive price point
Now that smartphones have become extremely common, the consumer tech industry is in a mission to get on board the wrist of that very smartphone owning consumer. They want to replace Chronographs with smartwatches.
I ditched my old Casio Chronograph for a Asus ZenWatch 2 just a few days back. It happened to be only thing that complemented my other gadget, the Asus Zenbook. It was not my first time

Ringing Bells’ Freedom 251 smartphone launch has sent alarm bells ringing in the mobile industry with questions being raised about its price
Expressing concern over the launch of a smartphone at price as low as Rs 251, mobile industry body ICA has written to Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to get into depth of the issue, saying the rate could not be below Rs 3,500 even after a subsidised sale.
The Indian Cellular Association (ICA) also said that it is not appropriate for the senior p

The Telecom Ministry is believed to have sought clarification from Ringing Bells for marketing its ‘Freedom251’ mobile phone without BIS certification.
The Telecom Ministry is believed to have sought clarification from Ringing Bells for marketing its ‘Freedom251’ mobile phone without BIS certification and have asked UP government to check its credentials, as per BJP MP Kirit Somaiya.
“#Freedom251 Telecom Ministry called clarification for marketing without BIS certi

Ringing Bells Freedom 251 at just Rs 251 promises exceptional features on paper. The smartphone is 3G-enabled and features a 4-inch WVGA resolution display.
Ringing Bells Freedom 251, the world’s cheapest smartphone was launched on Wednesday at Rs 251 ($5). The smartphone was unveiled by senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi at a glitzy, wedding-like event in Nehru Park, New Delhi.
Read: Freedom 251: Glitz, glamour and disbelief at the wedding of a launch event 
The Freedom 251

The Ringing Bells Freedom 251 at just Rs 251 promises exceptional features on paper. The smartphone is 3G-enabled and features a 4-inch WVGA resolution display.
Ringing Bells Freedom 251, the world’s cheapest smartphone was launched on Wednesday at Rs 251 ($5). The smartphone was unveiled by senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi at a glitzy, wedding-like event in Nehru Park, New Delhi.
Read: Freedom 251: Glitz, glamour and disbelief at the wedding of a launch event 
The Freedom

Freedom 251 from Ringing Bells at just Rs 251 promises exceptional features on paper. The smartphone is 3G-enabled and features a 4-inch WVGA resolution display.
Ringing Bells Freedom 251, the world’s cheapest smartphone was launched on Wednesday at Rs 251 ($5). The smartphone was unveiled by senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi at a glitzy, wedding-like event in Nehru Park, New Delhi.
Read: Freedom 251: Glitz, glamour and disbelief at the wedding of a launch event 
The Freedom

Truecaller announced a product ‘TrueSDK’ that will help third party applications verify users via phone numbers.
Phone directory app Truecaller announced a product ‘TrueSDK’ that will help third party applications verify users via phone numbers.
TrueSDK, a software development kit is the first product from the company for the app developer community, enables third party apps to easily onboard users with their Truecaller profile and verified phone numbers,

OnePlus has announced the availability of its power bank on Flipkart starting February 19 at Rs 1,799.
OnePlus has announced the availability of its power bank on Flipkart starting February 19 at Rs 1,799. Users can also buy the OnePlus Power adapter to charge the power bank.
Read MoreOnePlus power bank to be available on Flipkart starting Feb 19OnePlus X flash sale on Overcart.com at Rs 12,799 on Feb 15OnePlus X now available without invite on Amazon IndiaOnePlus 2 64GB now available on Overca

Apple has started fixing Error 53 with a new iOS update that needs to be download via iTunes
Apple is officially rolling out iOS 9.2.1 for iPhone users who update their devices via iTunes only. The update restores iPhone disabled by Error 53 and will also prevent future iPhones that have either the home button or the cable replaced by third-party.
Apple’s iPhone users started noticing a strange ‘Error 53’ on their iOS devices after getting them repaired from a non-authorised A

Ringing Bells’ Freedom 251 smartphone launch has sent alarm bells ringing in the mobile industry with questions being raised about its price
Expressing concern over the launch of a smartphone at price as low as Rs 251, mobile industry body ICA has written to Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to get into depth of the issue, saying the rate could not be below Rs 3,500 even after a subsidised sale.
The Indian Cellular Association (ICA) also said that it is not appropriate for the senior p

The Telecom Ministry is believed to have sought clarification from Ringing Bells for marketing its ‘Freedom251’ mobile phone without BIS certification.
The Telecom Ministry is believed to have sought clarification from Ringing Bells for marketing its ‘Freedom251’ mobile phone without BIS certification and have asked UP government to check its credentials, as per BJP MP Kirit Somaiya.
“#Freedom251 Telecom Ministry called clarification for marketing without BIS certi

Freedom 251 which was launched as India’s cheapest smartphone is basically a rebranded Adkon Ikon 4
An unbelievable price, big political names at the launch and a Make in India tag. Noida-based Ringing Bells had everything going for the Freedom 251, the world’s cheapest phone priced at just Rs 251, or under $5.
However, a lot of people, especially in the smartphone industry are complaining about the price. Then there are reports that what was supposed to have bee

Prashant Johar (left) and Nishant Johar at their shop in Sector 15, Chandigarh. (ExpressPhoto: Sahil Walia)
AT a time when cranky landlines and overworked facsimile machines called the shots in the world of communication, when Internet dial up connections threw tantrums and held you to ransom, when mail still meant postal services and handful of courier guys , two brothers took a risk and a loan of Rs 80,000 from their father to start a venture that catapulted them to an enviable position in th

The Ringing Bells Freedom 251 at just Rs 251 promises exceptional features on paper. The smartphone is 3G-enabled and features a 4-inch WVGA resolution display.
Ringing Bells Freedom 251, the world’s cheapest smartphone was launched on Wednesday at Rs 251 ($5). The smartphone was unveiled by senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi at a glitzy, wedding-like event in Nehru Park, New Delhi.
Read: Freedom 251: Glitz, glamour and disbelief at the wedding of a launch event 
The Freedom

Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc, two of Silicon Valley’s most powerful companies backed Apple Inc’s refusal to help the FBI break into an iPhone used by a shooter in the San Bernardino attack, saying that complying would set a dangerous precedent for privacy.
It took two days, but the companies’ entry solidifies a small but powerful band of tech giants supporting Apple in its quest to buck government demands that it says would irreparably damage security and erode consumer trust.

Microsoft President Brad Smith has revealed that the company is in talks with government to link Aadhar with Skype
Microsoft is working with the Indian government to link Skype with the Aadhar database to see if the video calling service can be used to make authenticated calls with government institutions and others.
Answering a question from IndianExpress.com during a meeting with select media persons here, Brad Smith, President and Chief Legal Officer, Microsoft Corporation said they have bee