Why telco’s no-level-playing-field argument on net neutrality is wrong

The main argument put forward by telecom operators in the ongoing net neutrality consultation with regulator TRAI is that they are forced to pay a lot of levies, which the apps do not pay any of them. This, according to the service providers, creates a ‘non level playing field’ and therefore, the app providers, such […]

Lumia 540 India launch coming, price seen around Rs 11k

Microsoft Lumia 540, the upgraded version of the company’s mid-range phone Lumia 535, is all set to hit the Indian market in the next few days, according to distributor sources, though pricing details are unavailable. It will be the first 500 series Lumia phone to come with an HD display, making it virtually identical to […]

Xiaomi Mi 4i and Asus Zenfone 2 — cheapest full-HD LTE phones in India launched

Xiaomi Mi 4i, the latest offering from the Chinese brand, has brought it right back into the reckoning in India, even as Asus launched its Zenfone 2 series that offer an equally compelling choice for those in search of a powerful, mid-range phone. The Mi4i, though not as revolutionary a device as the Mi3 was, […]

Infocus M2, priced at Rs 4,999, impresses buyers in India, reviews generally favorable

Infocus M2, arguably the most value-for-money entry-level handset in India today, will see another round of sales on online retail site Snapdeal soon, according to sources. The handset has already sold more than 35,000 pieces in India and it shows no sign of an lack of demand yet. On Snapdeal, the Infocus M2 listing has […]

Samsung Galaxy J7 4G to take on Lenovo A7000 in India, price Rs 14,000

So you thought Lenovo, Xiaomi and Huawei are going to run-away with the low-priced LTE market in India and Samsung would just stand aside and watch? It seems that may be a wrong assessment as the Samsung Galaxy J7, arguably the most value-for-money offering from the Korean giant in recent years, will set the record […]

ARM-MediaTek-TSMC combo could threaten Intel’s market by year end

New benchmark scores for MediaTek’s implementation of ARM Holdings’ latest core design indicate that MediaTek and ARM are likely to have potential chips suitable for notebooks, servers and even desktop PCs by the end of this year or early next year. These chips would be potentially more powerful than those found in the new Apple […]

Micromax Yu Yuphoria – better than Lenovo A6000 Plus?

With Yu Yuphoria, Micromax’s sister firm may have finally scored a clear victory over Chinese competitors like A6000 Plus and Moto E 4g. The Yu Yuphoria has since been launched officially at a price of Rs 6,999, and will be available exclusively on Amazon.in. The phone is arguably the best entry-level smartphone in India, though […]

Can Indian brands like Micromax, Lava etc survive the Chinese onslaught?

Yesterday was that many Indian smartphone vendors such as Micromax, Spice Mobility, Lava and Xolo would remember. It was yesterday that Lenovo proved that it’s low-priced 4G phone, the A6000, was no flash in the pan like Xiaomi Mi3, but that it intended to follow through and put up the capable A7000 as proof of […]

HTC Desire 826 available on eBay India, not yet on Flipkart, Amazon

eBay seems to have beaten the likes Flipkart and Amazon when it comes to making available HTC Desire 826 in India. The phone, which was launched last week, is available on the website at a price of Rs 25,649 for delivery on Saturday, Apr 11, with company warranty and a VAT bill. In comparison, the […]

Microsoft Lumia 640, XL launched at higher-than-expected prices in India

Nokia Lumia 640 and larger cousin 640 XL have been launched in India at a price of Rs 11,999 and Rs 15,799 respectively, much higher than the rumored prices. Both phones come with one year’s subscription to Office 365 suite, and the XL comes with advanced photographic software. For examples, said Microsoft, the XL actually […]

Lenovo A7000 launched in India at price of Rs 8,999

Lenovo A7000, the successor to the wildly successful A6000, has been launched at a compelling price of Rs 8,999, which makes it on-par with the Yu Yureka in terms of value for money and features. The price has been made possible by the use of MediaTek processor, which offers top-of-the-line features at lower prices. The […]