Reliance Communications mobile stores will start getting 4G SIMs starting some time next week for offering it to existing CDMA subscribers, said a source based in Kerala. However, till Jio’s full launch, neither new CDMA connections nor new 4G connections will be sold by RCom. Only upgrades to existing CDMA users will be provided. As we reported […]
In what seems like a genuine leak, a Youtube user named We Love Jio has posted a screencast of upcoming 4G tariff plans and prices from what looks to be the beta version of jio.com, the company’s official website. PLEASE NOTE: This news is no longer relevant, and the company has unveiled a new website […]
Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Communications has put up a banner on its website with the words “Upgrade to 4G Coming Soon”, indicating that the company will indeed start rolling out its 4G services early next month. Media reports has indicated earlier that the company informed the government of its decision to move its CDMA subscribers to […]
T-Series has become the first Indian entity on Youtube to get 10 mln (1 cr) followers. “They’re one of the few YouTube channels globally to reach this level, and to acknowledge it, they’ll be awarded a nifty Diamond Play Button for their trophy case,” said Google, which runs Youtube. T-Series was India’s number one record […]
After big brands like Lenovo and Xiaomi, Karbonn too has launched its range of VR headsets and handsets. The first two VR models are Karbonn Quattro L52 and Karbonn Titanium Mach 6. The headset will come bundled with the handsets, which are priced at Rs 7,490 and Rs 8,790. “Virtual reality is the next big […]
Reliance Communications Ltd, promoted by Anil Ambani, will start its 4G LTE services on May 4, the PTI reported, quoting a government official. This suggests its partner Reliance Jio could roll out 4G earlier. The operator has told the government that it will roll out its 4G services on May 4, a senior official told […]
Google has launched the YouTube Gaming mobile app on Android and iOS in India. YouTube Gaming is an app that seeks to keep gamers connected to the games, players, and culture with videos, live streams, and the community. Globally, video games are quite a spectator sport unlike in India where they are mostly a living room […]
Microsoft is not doing terribly well in the Indian smartphone market, or for that matter, in most smartphone markets around world. But the company continues to surprise with its pricing strategy. The latest from its stable is the Lumia 650, the successor to the rather well-recieved 630 and 640. However, going by the pricing, Microsoft seems to […]
SSG Capital Management Group is investing up to Rs 580 cr to acquire 40% stake in Future Supply Chain Solutions Ltd (FSC) from the existing shareholders of the company at a valuation of up to Rs 1,450 cr. This will include 14% stake to be acquired from Future Retail Ltd (FRL) and the management team […]
In a rather surprising turn of events, the 16 GB versions of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 3 smartphones continued to be available on Amazon for much longer this time, indicating that people are unwilling to compromise on specifications. Normally, the 16 GB version vanishes in less than 3 seconds. Even after nearly 30 mins, only about […]
As expected, the first sale of Redmi Note 3 and Mi5 both got sold out soon after the gates were opened. With this, there are three more to go — two at 2 pm, and the last one at 5 PM. No information about how many units were sold or put up today. There is […]
The Reliance Group is all set to make a big promotion of its upcoming Reliance Jio 4G and LYF handset brands at the upcoming Indian Premier League sports event. The LYF logo will be emblazoned on the right arm of all the Mumbai Indian players, and underneath the logo will be the tagline ‘Smartphone+’ (see […]
Xiaomi has, for the first time ever, put more than one color of its 32-GB Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 smartphone on sale. Amazon is showing two color variants — the already introduced Gold, and a new Dark Grey variant — of the 32 GB model ‘in stock’ as of now. To go to Xiaomi’s buying […]
Going by Amazon’s sign up page for tomorrow’s Redmi Note 3 sale, the ecommerce website will also be offering the 32 GB version after a gap of 20 days. Amazon had sold a handful of 32 GB models in the first two sales, and soon ran out of stock, restricting the flash sale to the […]
Sometimes, competition can come from unexpected quarters, and that is what’s up with Xiaomi’s Mi5 smartphone. The device, considered unbeatable in terms of value, caused some consternation among fans when it was priced at Rs 24,999 — the highest ever price for any Xiaomi device ever launched in India. While normally brands like Oppo and […]
Less than 24 hours remain for the start of the mega sale planned by Xiaomi for its Indian fans — the Mi Fan Festival. The Chinese company has been at the receiving end of fans’ ire after failing miserably to fulfill fans’ expectations in recent times. While 2015 was all about missed launches, 2016 has […]
Reliance Jio has started pushing its 4G SIM cards into its LYF distribution network for bundling with handsets, suggesting that the company will launch its handset and SIM combo ahead of the IPL. The first match of the IPL will be played on Saturday. The SIM cards being pushed to LYF retailers will be given […]
Reliance Jio is reported to be getting ready to sell its first SIM cards tomorrow, but only for those who buy its devices such as LYF handsets and Mifi wireless internet hotspots. According to a person working in the company, the operator is gearing up to sell its first bundled SIM cards on Monday. Reliance Digital has […]
Sometimes, rumors can spread so fast that it becomes difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. And often, what you need is just a small misunderstanding (or misreporting) for things to go wrong. The story about Reliance Jio tariff coming with a plan of 75 GB and 4500 minutes for just Rs 200 is a case […]
LeEco, which has taken India by storm since its entry two months ago, said it will announce two mega offers for its upcoming LeEco Day on Apr 7 and 8. No details about the two offers were given by the company. However, it said the first one — to be announced on tomorrow (Sunday) will […]
