MixRadio teams up with Samsung to pre-load music service in India
Those who purchase Samsung smartphones in India will soon be able to enjoy MixRadio from the get go. The two companies have signed a deal that will see the former pre-load MixRadio on select handsets...
View ArticleSamsung's latest mid-range Galaxy On smartphones all set to launch in India
Samsung unveiled its latest mid-range phones — the Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7 — last week in China, and the manufacturer is now teasing the launch of the handsets in India. In a tweet, Samsung Mobile...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy On5 and On7 now official in India, prices start at ₹8,990
Samsung has launched its latest LTE-enabled budget phones, the Galaxy On5 and On7, in India. The On5 is priced at ₹8,990 ($135) and the On7 at ₹10,990 ($165), with both devices going up for purchase...
View ArticleSamsung holds on to top spot in India's smartphone market
Despite increasing competition, Samsung has managed to maintain its position as the number one smartphone manufacturer in India, according to Counterpoint Research. The South Korean giant has 23.2...
View ArticleGoogle reportedly will be more flexible with the next Android One phones for...
Android One, Google's attempt to launch cheap stock Android phones in emerging markets, has not been a sales success since it launched in the fall of 2014. Now a new report says that Google will give...
View ArticleGoogle brings offline navigation and search to Google Maps in India
Google recently launched its offline search and navigation in Google Maps, and now the company is expanding the feature to users in India as well. With the offline navigation and search, you are able...
View ArticleMoto X Force coming soon to India as Lenovo commits to local manufacturing
Lenovo is the latest manufacturer to signify its interest in making devices locally in India. Dubbed "Make in India," the initiative is heralded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate foreign...
View ArticleHTC is launching the One A9 in India on November 25
HTC has sent out media invites for a November 25 event in New Delhi, where the company is likely to debut the HTC One A9 in India. The HTC One A9 is a mid-tier premium smartphone with a design that is...
View ArticleObi Worldphone SF1 all set to debut in India by the end of November
Obi Worldphone, after its global launch in San Francisco on August 26 this year, is all set to re-enter the Indian market in the coming week. Known as Obi Mobiles previously, the company co-founded by...
View ArticleLenovo launches the Vibe S1 in India for ₹15,999
In a press conference in New Delhi today, Lenovo announced the launch of Vibe S1 in India. The latest addition to the Vibe family, the Vibe S1 was announced at the IFA 2015 in Berlin earlier this...
View ArticleMoto X Style is now receiving the Marshmallow update in India
Motorola has announced that the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is now available for Moto X Style in India. Late last week, Motorola's David Schuster had announced initial deployment of the Android 6.0...
View ArticleGionee Marathon M5 with 6,020mAh battery now official in India for ₹17,999
In a press conference in Bangalore, Gionee announced the Marathon M5 in India. The smartphone debuted in China earlier this year for CNY 2,299 ($360). Gionee Marathon M5's claim to fame is its long...
View ArticleOnePlus 2 open sale is now live on Amazon India
OnePlus has commenced open sales of the OnePlus 2 in India, with the handset available for purchase without an invite on Amazon India. General availability will last until Friday, after which the...
View ArticleSamsung, Micromax, and Intex lead the Indian smartphone market: IDC
According to the International Data Corporation's (IDC) Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone shipments in India jumped 21.4% in the July-September quarter this year to 28.3 million units, buoyed...
View ArticleHTC One A9 launches in India; no details on pricing and availability
In a press conference today in New Delhi, HTC announced the launch of HTC One A9 in India. The mid-tier premium smartphone is strikingly similar to iPhone. Surprisingly, the company did not announce...
View ArticleHTC launches the Desire 828 Dual SIM in India
Along with the launch of HTC One A9, HTC also announced the launch of HTC Desire 828 Dual SIM in New Delhi, India. The Desire 828 was launched earlier this month in China for CNY 1,599 ($250).
View ArticleRingo launches India's cheapest local calling service
After breaking ground in the international calling space, Ringo, the low-cost calling app, has introduced local calling in India. The latest version of the Ringo app allows users to call any landline...
View ArticleObi Worldphone SF1 makes its debut in India for ₹11,999, sales commence...
After making its debut in the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam, Obi Worldphone has set its sights on India for the SF1. The handset will go on sale starting December 7 for ₹11,999 ($182), and will be...
View ArticleQiKU makes its debut in India with the Q Terra
The young Chinese smartphone brand, QiKU, made its debut in India today by launching the Q Terra, dubbed as the 'The ultimate flagship' by the company. QiKU is a joint venture between security-based...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about the Indian mobile market
India is the second-largest mobile market in the world, overshadowing the U.S. earlier this year and now behind China. The major difference from the U.S. market is the lack of carrier subsidies, and...
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