Sunday, 24 March 2013

Weekly roundup: Gadgets launched in India this week

Weekly roundup: Gadgets launched in India this week

Weekly roundup: Gadgets launched in India this week

From Nokia's most affordable Windows phone 8 smartphone to Karbonn's feature-rich, budget phablet, many gadgets hit the Indian market this week. Here is a list of the gadgets launched in India this week.

'Telcos need to obtain Unified Licence, buy spectrum to continue services'

NEW DELHI: Telecom companies seeking 'extension' of their permits would have to obtain Unified Licence and buy spectrum separately to continue their operations in respective circles. "Today the regime has changed ... licences and spectrum are two ...
Electric cars: Can they win any road space in India?

Electric cars: Can they win any road space in India?

The launch of e20, developed by Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles, comes at a time when passenger car sales in the country are the worst hit. It started life as a two-seater ten years; last week it re-entered public space as a four-seater hatchback. Reva, now ...
Ghosh and Naik emerge champions at South India Rally

Ghosh and Naik emerge champions at South India Rally

Overcoming persistent mechanical issues, overnight leaders Amittrajit Ghosh and his co-driver Ashwin Naik roared to a splendid victory in the AVT Premium South India Rally, the first round of the 2013 FMSCI Indian Rally Championship, here today. It was a ...
Microsoft teasers, tips and tidbits: 5 things to know now

Microsoft teasers, tips and tidbits: 5 things to know now

Microsoft has had a busy week, judging from the breadth of the buzz about the company's next ventures. Windows 8 is shipping on all its myriad platforms; now what? Plenty, say a mix of official and clandestine sources. Microsoft has more in store for Windows ...
Apple adopts two-factor authentication

Apple adopts two-factor authentication

Apple has enhanced its identification procedure to give users of its iCloud, iTunes and App Store users extra protection from hackers. The feature, which is initially being rolled out as an option in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, will mean that ...
Linux, Mozilla smartphones likely to hit markets this year

Linux, Mozilla smartphones likely to hit markets this year

Phones using operating systems based on the open-source platforms Linux and Mozilla's Firefox will be hitting the market this year, challenging the stranglehold of the two market leaders, Google's Android and Apple's iOS. Android and Apple account for ...
HTC to Roll Out New Phone This Week

HTC to Roll Out New Phone This Week

TAIPEI—HTC Corp. said Sunday that it will roll out its new flagship handset HTC One in the U.K., Germany and Taiwan this week after the Taiwanese smartphone maker delayed the launch earlier this month due in part to a shortage of several key ...
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini photos surface online

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini photos surface online

NEW DELHI: After months of frantic speculations, Samsung Galaxy S4 went official recently at an event in New York. However, even before Samsung's newest smartphone has hit the shelves, speculations have begun over the company also soon launching ...
In Images – Nissan Micra facelift looks more serious

In Images – Nissan Micra facelift looks more serious

Nissan Thailand has updated its website with complete details and comprehensive images of the Nissan Micra facelift expected in India in the coming months. 2014 Nissan Micra facelift Thailand Olive Green color · Nissan Micra XV Diesel. [The Micra facelift ...