Enforcing Net Neutrality: A continuous monitoring challenge

New Delhi, 20thJuly, 2015- The Indian Legal Foundation (TILF) in association with Grandmasters India conducted a Brainstorming and Forum Discussion in India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. This day-long session focused on the various aspects of Net Neutrality.

As the Department of Telecom (DoT) panel lead by Shri A.K. Bhargava released its report on Net Neutrality, there still remained concerns among the Free Internet proponents about the enforcement of Principles of Net Neutrality.  The DoT panel suggestions on enforcing Net Neutrality included enacting a law, amending Licensing Conditions, creating a DoT monitoring cell and also creating training institutions to monitor Net Neutrality violations. However, all of these seem to be soft approaches for bigger violations that impact Principles of Net Neutrality.  There seems to be no recommendations on quantum of penalty or punishments in case of deliberate violations on Net Neutrality.  

These were some of the concerns aired during well attended Think Tank Meeting with participants from Corporates, Government, Politics, NGOs and Startups.  “While we appreciate the overall intent of DoT report, but where does it talk about penalties, like we saw in the recent AT & T case in United States” asked Renu Jha, Chairperson, Government Affairs, The Indian Legal Foundation (“TILF”) - a New Delhi based Think Tank organization. Renu further mentioned, “We need to create a regulatory body with powers to impose fine and punishments. It is a necessary step towards creating and regulating Net Neutrality in India”

While welcoming DoT recommendations, Mr. Rajendra Sharma, General Counsel, Samsung said “That there still needs to be a lot of work in creating an appropriate legislation around the governance of Internet in India. We need to incorporate best practices from EU and United States to ensure freedom of Internet in India”.

The Think Tank Event was presided over by Shri Tarun Vijay, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha who is among the most vocal proponents of Free Internet in India and has equated net neutrality to Human Rights of Digital Age. “Net Neutrality is core and essential to the government program on Skill Development, Digital India and Make In India. Government and Indian parliament is committed to Net Neutrality. Any apprehension on recent DOT recommendation will be debated and government will fight for democracy of Internet” said Shri Tarun Vijay.


The event was also marked by number of startups concerned about their growth in case Telcos are allowed to disseminate discriminatory tariffs or bandwidth to users. “Will it not be a classic case of crony capitalism if startup applications are discriminated as they are unable to cuff up extra bug for Telcos” asked Yogesh Kochar, a social media start up for school students in India.  Renu agreeing with young startup entrepreneurs stated, “India is hub of startups for quality software and mobile applications. Any pricing or accessibility discrimination against newer applications by Telcos will certainly kill their growth and stifle innovation”.
The Government’s hypothesis needs to be supported – “Good” regulations are better than “No” regulations at all. We do not want Indian Government or DoT to be silent on this important subject. If they remain silent and do not positively support Net Neutrality, ISPs on a later date can disrupt access to websites that do not pay them or compete with their interests. Indeed, the survival of Internet depends on DoT and Government of India and it’s implementation and enforcement of principles of Net Neutrality.

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DailyObjects launches Corporate cases

DailyObjects, India’s largest seller of designer smartphone cases, launches a special service for Corporate buyers to offer custom designed branded smartphone cases of the highest quality. With this new feature added to their offerings, DailyObjects is set to expand its portfolio by catering to corporate brands with special promotional rates and dedicated customer service.

dailyobjects custom cases offer companies a creative method to showcase and promote their brand or offerings, since they are personal items, they offer excellent brand visibility. Commenting on the new offering, Pankaj Garg, Co-Founder & CEO of DailyObjects, said, “We strongly believe that your phone is your identity. DailyObjects has succeeded in attracting users to premium quality customisable cases that they use as a means of personal expression, something that they have never had before. dailyobjects custom cases are ideally suited for corporates and we have already sold a lot of cases to corporate buyers” He further added, “Whether you give DailyObjects’ cases to your employees, customers, clients or suppliers; they make an excellent corporate gift that you will be proud to have your company’s logo and branding on”

DailyObjects offers a user friendly tool for designing one-of-its-kind custom cases which allows corporates to either choose a template from the wide range of exclusive designs and personalise them or start with a blank canvas and add any photos, images and text that perfectly define the brand. The high quality polycarbonate cases are manufactured using the most advanced image technology; MT³ which combines several leading edge processes to embed designs permanently into the surface of the case. This gives peerless quality and a brilliant, lasting finish that doesn’t peel or fade. With superior quality protection for more than 100 models across all major global smartphone brands, DailyObjects strives to raise the bar for product design & originality in the country. It has transformed smartphone covers from a boring necessity and a mere form of protection into a high quality accessory for self-expression.

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Panasonic launches ELUGA L 4G @ Rs.12,990

New Delhi, 4th May, 2015: Matching its speed with the fast paced technological innovations and advancements in the mobility segment, Panasonic has introduced a new feather to its smartphone series “ELUGA” in the Indian market. Equipped with top of the line hardware, the ELUGA smartphone series is known for its design, superior build quality & unique user interface for single hand operation.

India is a market where next-generation technology in the form of LTE (Long-Term Evolution) will soon change the complete mobility landscape. In line with this, the latest incarnation from Panasonic has been introduced keeping in mind the concept of #TAGLIFE which resonates with the sentiment of the youth and calls out for a powerful message that echoes and communicates their personality, thus enabling a change in the Smartphone landscape.

MAKE A STATEMENT- Unibody, Light Weight and Glossy
Keeping in mind the form and functionality, the ELUGA L has been designed which features a 6.1mm sleek, light-weighted and a lustrous finish design. Its sleek design and size is perfect for comfortable usage and its light weight makes handling the phone even more effortless. Fitted with Corning Gorilla Glass (Front + Back) for protection, the phone also features a 12.7 cm (5) HD IPS display to render sharp and vivid visuals. All in all, the ELUGA L packs all the style and performance you need in one solid device.

DO MORE. BE MORE- Qualcomm 64 Bit Snapdragon 410 Processor
Featuring a 64 bit 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad Core processor with 1GB RAM, the ELUGA L performs better at multi-tasking and carrying out intensive processing than its peers. One can run multiple applications and switch effortlessly amongst them, without any runtime lag or performance dip.

ZIP THROUGH- 4G/LTE Enabled
Files and movies can be downloaded at half the time, pictures can be uploaded on social media and live TV can be watched without any interruption. With the latest in mobile technology, these advantages are equipped with 4G/LTE technology in the phone.

MAKE MOMENTS MEMORABLE- 8MP Rear Camera, 5MP Selfie Front Camera
Memorable moments can be captured with the all-powerful 8MP Rear Camera and the 5MP Selfie Front Camera featuring BLINK PLAY Technology. With a powerful flash, images can be captured in dark and low light conditions enabling a seamless experience for the consumers.


AN EFFORTLESS EXPERIENCE- Fit Home UI for Smooth Navigation
Featuring Panasonic’s exclusive “Fit Home” User Interface, navigating through applications and files has now been made easier with UI specifically designed for single hand operation and exclusively integrated in ELUGA series of Smartphones. The ELUGA L 4G will be available in Radiant Blue color.

Expressing his pleasure on the launch, Mr. Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India said “Panasonic India has now signaled a big leap in its product portfolio by bringing better specifications and features in the newly launched Eluga L which not only caters to the fast developing technological needs in the market but is also priced reasonably. With the company’s recent success in the smartphones category and the mobility landscape rapidly evolving today, the new device will surely match the needs of our fast evolving consumers in the country.”

Sharing his thoughts on the ELUGA L, Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India said “The newly launched Smartphone ELUGA L will enable faster data transfer by not only providing a better bandwidth but also a quicker speed. As cellular data is a part of many people’s lives today, this phone will enable them to utilize the internet in a quicker and richer way thus opening new possibilities in the fast growing technology environment today.

KEY FEATURES:

DISPLAY SIZE TYPE & RESOLUTION	5" HD IPS OGS (1280x720)
PROCESSOR	1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 64-bit Quad Core
DIMENSIONS	142 x 71 x 6.1mm
CAMERA	8 MP Auto Focus with LED Flash Back Camera ; 1080p Full HD capable
	5MP Front Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual SIM (4G + 3G)
	LTE (4G): TDD B40 2300MHz, FDD B3 1800MHzWCDMA (3G): 900/2100Mhz GSM (2G):  900/ 1800/1900 MHz
	802.11b/g/n; Wi-Fi Hotspot & Wi-Fi Direct
	Bluetooth 4.0 ™ A2DP
MEMORY	1GB RAM
	8GB ROM with expandable Micro SD up to 32GB
SENSORS	Light Sensor, Proximity sensor & Accelerometer
NAVIGATION SUPPORT	Yes, with A-GPS support
AUDIO & FM	FM with RDS
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES	Premium Screen Guard & Protective Case

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Govt extends Full Mobile Number Portability by Two Months

The Government has approved recommendations of TRAI on Full Mobile Number Portability (MNP) on 3rd November, 2014. The same was to be implemented within a period of 6 months.

Various steps were taken for implementation of Full MNP. TRAI has also issued a regulation on 25th February, 2015 for the same. This regulation prescribed the elaborated process/steps for implementation of Full MNP in actual scenario when the number is to be ported. Detailed discussions were held with stakeholders to address various technical complexities emerged while implementing the Full MNP in the networks.

The various operators have already put in place hardware and software in their system required for implementation of Full MNP. Internal testing by these operators is in advanced stage. The detailed final testing is schedule to commence shortly and is likely to be completed in two months for most of the operators. 

In view of above, the Government has decided to extend the date of implementation of the full MNP in the networks by two months. --PIB

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Airtel Reboots ‘My Airtel’ Mobile Application

Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced as all new avatar of its ‘My Airtel'mobile application. The application has been redesigned on Android to follow an intuitive and easy to use interface which allows customers to conveniently discover, access and self-manage Airtel services across mobile, fixed line and DTH platforms1. 

The new version of the ‘My Airtel’ application also comes loaded with a wide range of fresh features and capabilities, and fits within the company’s wider agenda of driving an enhanced digital experience for customers. The new ‘My Airtel’ application is now available for select users, and will be rolled out for all customers over the next few days.

“With design simplicity, intuitive commerce flows and high performance as our priorities, we at Airtel have been working towards re-energizing the experience our customers enjoy while interacting with us through our online properties. A first step in this very direction – the all new ‘My Airtel’ app has a contemporary design interface that will simplify our customer journeys and allow them to do much more – efficiently and effectively. I would like to encourage all our customers to experience the bigger and better version of ‘My Airtel’ and enjoy the ‘Airtel Surprises’ that come along with recharges”, said Srini Gopalan, Director – Consumer Business, Bharti Airtel (India).

Customers can now use ‘My Airtel’ app to recharge any mobile number, and receive ‘Airtel Surprises’ coupons with exciting offers like coupons worth value of first, birthday week and many more in weeks to come.

In partnership with mydala, India’s largest coupon and discount marketing platform, present in 200 cities in India, ‘Airtel Surprises’ will leverage a series of exclusive tie-ups with merchants across categories like shopping, food, wellness, entertainment – and offer coupons for popular brands like PVR Cinemas, Café Coffee Day, Flipkart.com. amazon.in, Ebay.in, Myntra.com, Archies, VLCC, among others.

The newly added ‘I Want To’ feature will allow customers to make their frequent tasks (e.g. recharge of a specific prepaid mobile number) a quick action on their application’s home screen – thus helping them replicate the action in no time.

The in-application payment experience and card store feature have now been upgraded and Airtel’s payment stack is now PCI-DSS certified to ensure a safe, secure and faster check out experience for customers across My Airtel and also the PC and Mobile web experiences. Push notifications with alerts such as low balance, pack expiry and payment due date will also be available on the app. Additionally, customers on ‘My Airtel’ will not incur any data charges for using the application.

Betting big on delivering an improved online experience for its customers - the company has already launched a new fast-loading homepage for its websitewww.airtel.in, a brand new 4G experience at www.airtel.in/4G and an omni-channel experience to order a brand new Xiaomi RedMi 4G atwww.airtel.in/mi. Airtel is currently focused at re-engineering its online experience to ensure improved interfaces, reduced load time, payment failures etc.

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PepperTap launches of its iOS application

PepperTap, a mobile first hyperlocal grocery delivery service in India, announces the launch of its mobile application on iOS platform. Followed by its success on Android, PepperTap now expands its user base with this move. The iOS version of this application goes live on February 12, 2015. With this launch, PepperTap facilitates iOS based smartphone users to shop from its exhaustive range of 5000 unique products including grocery & staples, fruits & vegetables and household goods with the promise of delivery within 2 hours or at customer’s preferred time slots.

Mr. Navneet Singh, Co-Founder, PepperTap commented, “As a hyperlocal platform that meets consumers’ everyday needs through mobile, it is important for us to be present on each and every platform that will help us connect to all kinds of mobile users. With this launch, we can now extend our promise of fastest on demand groceries to iOS users as well. The app also makes it ideal to shop for those emergency groceries when faced with unexpected guests at home or a hectic work schedule on your smartphone.”

The iOS application is light, easy-to-use and ensures hassle-free onboarding. It offers PepperTap in a packet and is easier to navigate as compared to its web version. On the anvil are introductory offers for the first time users of the iOS app as well as rewards like Peppercash. Apart from this, both the Android and iOS consumers can utilise the promo codes which are at present not available for the web users.

The app offers cash on delivery services and card on delivery services that can be availed on prior notice. PepperTap is a location based platform that allows customers to shop from a catalog that is specific to their location within a single zone of 3 km radius. It ensures on-demand delivery of commodities within the fastest time possible.

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Nokia Networks bags 3G contract from Bharti Airtel

Nokia Networks bags 3G contract from Bharti Airtel

Will provide advanced radio platform and services as Bharti Airtel enhances its 3G network in Mumbai, West Bengal and Bihar

Deal marks India’s first dual band, dual carrier 3G implementation
 
New Delhi, India – Nokia Networks today announced that it has bagged a 3G contract from Bharti Airtel that will help Airtel enhance its 3G network in the Mumbai, West Bengal and Bihar telecom circles* using Nokia’s latest Single RAN (radio access network) Advanced platform. The deal includes an India-first dual band, dual carrier 3G network implementation, refarming 900 MHz to complement Mumbai’s existing 3G network on 2100 MHz. This will enable higher throughput and thus improved 3G services for Bharti Airtel’s customers.

Abhay Savargaonkar, Director Network Services Group, Bharti Airtel said, “As a brand committed to enrich lives, we continue to offer innovative data services like One Touch Internet, Re 1 entertainment store et al empowering millions across the country to leverage the power of mobile internet on our smartphone network. The association with Nokia is in line with this and will enable millions of customers to experience an enhanced 3G network in these circles.”

“With Indian subscribers increasingly looking for high-speed mobile broadband services, 3G is a very important technology option that operators in India need to embrace to fulfill the demands of their subscribers,” said Rohan Dhamija, Partner and Head of India and South Asia, Analysys Mason. “Expanding 3G networks as in this deal, and upgrading the existing 2G networks to 3G across the country by operators will allow subscribers to enjoy rich multi-media applications and services such as their favorite movies, online games, and sports like cricket without buffering on their mobile screen. Ubiquitous 3G network coverage in India means availability of high-speed broadband services to subscribers and increased revenue for operators.”

“This deal bolsters our long-term partnership with Bharti Airtel, and we are committed to helping the operator provide further improved mobile broadband experience for its customers,” said Sandeep Girotra, Vice President and Head of India region, Nokia Networks. “While Nokia’s Single RAN Advanced platform will ensure a reliable 3G mobile broadband connectivity, our comprehensive services will ensure smooth deployment.”

Under the contract, Nokia Networks will supply its Single RAN Advanced platform, based on its energy-efficient Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station**. This multi-standard radio platform is optimal because it will also support Bharti Airtel in its TD-LTE rollout and pave the way to FDD-LTE in the near future. In addition, Nokia Networks will deploy its Flexi Lite Base Station, a small all-in-one base station optimized for indoor and outdoor micro-cell deployments to provide the best coverage in densely crowded areas. Nokia will also supply its extremely compact, highly scalable and flexible multi-technology, all-IP multicontroller RNC (mcRNC).

Nokia’s NetAct network management system will enable effective monitoring and management of Bharti Airtel’s networks. Nokia Networks will also provide a range of services such as network planning and optimization, network implementation, network operations, and care services including hardware and software maintenance as well as competence development.

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Panasonic India launches ELUGA S smartphone

PANASONIC INTRODUCES ITS OCTA CORE SELFIE SMARTPHONE “ELUGA S” WITH BLINK PLAY FEATURE IN THE INDIAN MARKET

• Panasonic introduces its new Octacore smartphone ELUGA S with eye-definition BLINK PLAY that clicks selfies and groupies with a 5MP snapper
• Panasonic ELUGA S is priced at Rs 11,190 and will be available to the Indian consumers from third week of Nov, 2014.

New Delhi, 12th Nov, 2014: Taking forward from the phenomenal response for the ELUGA smartphones, Panasonic India today announced the launch of its new variant; ELUGA S for the Indian market. This is in continuity to the already existing ELUGA series; which has become one of the coolest and most sought after phones from Panasonic in India and it is these phones which have always been recognized for their design, superior build quality and unique user interface for single hand operation. Redefining technological innovation and software advancement, the company continues to introduce devices which are equipped with top of the line hardware and the newly launched 5 inch ELUGA S with HD IPS display features the eye-definition ‘BLINK PLAY’ that lets one click flawless selfies or groupies with a 5MP Front Snapper.

The new phone runs on the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system and is powered by True Octa Core (1.4GHz) processor. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory which can be expanded upto 32GB. The ELUGA S smartphone sports an 8MP FHD capable autofocus camera along with 2100 mAh battery. When ready to shoot, simply blink your eyes & the phone will recognize the eye gesture to initiate the automatic three-second countdown. That lets one catch every moment in the blink of an eye. The stylish thin bezel on front coupled with leatherette skin on rear keeps the ELUGA S chic and compact.

Expressing his pleasure on the launch, Mr. Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India said “We are sure that Panasonic’s ELUGA smartphone range has certainly raised the bar of standard to a great level and has the potential to succeed in the Indian market. This is the third phone is the ELUGA series which defines our willingness to embrace new technology in a market like India. As we launch new devices, we will continue to innovate for our customers.”

Sharing his thoughts on ELUGA S, Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India said “With the launch this series, we have redefined the design aspect and user experience in our range of smartphones. With the introduction of ELUGA S we have gone one step further in software innovation to provide a thrilling and fresh experience targeting the trendy youth of today that is always in a lookout for new and innovative dimension in technology”.

The innovations and new features do not stop just at the phone- the Bollywood heartthrob and Panasonic Smartphones brand ambassador Varun Dhawan will be seen singing his first RAP- “All you got-a-do is blink. Wait for it” which is a part of the TVC of ELUGA S.

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Airtel launches ‘One Touch Internet’

Airtel launches ‘One Touch Internet’ – the simplest way for first time users to learn the internet
A first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at opening doors of the internet for millions in India

• Simple & intuitive interface specially designed to make internet discovery easy for first-time users
• One-stop-shop to see-try-buy popular internet services like social networking, videos, online shopping, music etc.
• Hosts free tutorial videos on how to use common online services (including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) and offers free trial packs to help first-time users sample services
• Currently available in English & Hindi user interface; to additionally be launched in 8 vernacular languages in weeks to come 

 New Delhi, 7th November 2014: Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecom service provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced the launch of ‘One Touch Internet’ – a first of its kind initiative aimed at simplifying internet services for millions of first-time users in India. Airtel’s ‘One Touch Internet’ is a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) portal designed with a simple, secure and intuitive interface that will allow first-time users to discover the internet easily and help them overcome common perception barriers around the mobile data experience. Now available for prepaid mobile customers on Airtel - ‘One Touch Internet’ will work as a single point destination for uninitiated internet users to see-try-buy a host of popular services (including social networking, videos, online shopping and travel bookings) through *free tutorial videos and trial packs – all with just one touch.

Srinivasan Gopalan, Director – Consumer Business, Bharti Airtel said, “The Indian telecom market has entered a phase of data led growth. As data networks expand and internet enabled devices become affordable - more and more Indians are getting online on their mobile devices. However, our market research has shown that there are millions of customers across the country who own an internet-ready mobile device and are keen on getting online, but are apprehensive due to reasons like lack of know-how and fear of incurring heavy data charges. Airtel’s ‘One Touch Internet’ will address these very customer challenges and play the crucial role of hand-holding first-time mobile users as they discover the internet. We believe that this initiative can play a transformational role in breaking perception barriers among customers and demystifying the internet not only for the young and urban, but for people from across generations and social strata – thus giving the Indian masses an opportunity to enjoy their first ever internet experience”.

‘One Touch Internet’: Key features

• Opportunity for first-time data users in India to learn & experience the internet
• One-stop-shop to see-try-buy internet services
• Simple & intuitive user interface specially designed to aid learning
• Free trial packs and video tutorials for popular services like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc
• Intuitive pricing packs for first-time users
• Easy subscription to internet packs with ‘My Account’ management: Check balance for TalkTime, data, trial usage etc.
• Available for 2G & 3G Airtel prepaid mobile customers with internet-enabled devices
• Launched in English & Hindi; 8 vernacular languages to be added 

 The rapid penetration of mobile telephony has played a pivotal role in transforming the socio economic growth in countries world over, including India. According to estimates - India has over 220 million internet users today, of which, about 59% get online over a mobile device. Projected to reach a whopping 385 million by 2017, the smartphone penetration in India is only growing stronger and contributing to a rapidly increasing base of internet users, which is expected to more than double to 480 million by 2017.

To self-learn or have family and friends explain the internet to them easily, Airtel prepaid mobile customers can now call 111 or simply visit http://one.airtel.in on their mobile phones’ web browsers. Currently available in English and Hindi, ‘One Touch Internet’ will soon also be available in 8 Indian vernacular languages in weeks to come.

To promote the launch of ‘One Touch Internet’, Airtel is also launching a full-blown 360° brand campaign. The insight for its Television Commercial (TVC) film comes from the brand’s core territory of enabling relationships, and evokes a strong emotional connect compelling viewers to teach someone how to discover the joys of the internet. The TVC will also be supported by a strong digital leg.

To know more about how customers can use Airtel’s all new ‘One Touch Internet’, please visit www.airtel.in/onetouchinternet.

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LAVA emerges as the Largest Company in feature phones

LAVA emerges as the Largest Company in feature phones & Second Largest Company overall amongst the Indian Handset Companies

Overtakes Karbonn to become the 2nd largest player in the Indian Mobile Phone Category as per import data for feature phones and smart phones

LAVA International Limited, a fast growing company in the mobile handset industry with an overall market share of 8% as per IDC estimates has become No. 1 feature phone company in the Quarter ending September 2014 and No. 2 company in the overall category (combining feature phones & smartphones) amongst the Indian handset companies as per the imports volume tracked by a leading independent market research firm Cybex Exim Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

LAVA International Limited as per Cybex Exim data imported a total of 5.3 million feature phones in this time frame putting it at No. 1 slot as compared to other Indian handset manufactures including Karbonn with 4.6 mn & Micromax at 5 mn shipments.

The data also highlights that in the second Quarter of 2014, Lava International Limited (Lava & Xolo combined) imported a total of 7.27 mn handsets in India, 13% more than the 3rd largest player.

Commenting on this development, Mr. Hari Om Rai, Chairman & Managing Director, LAVA International said, “India is one of the fastest growing mobile handset markets in the world, we are going through an exciting time.

The market offers huge potential to players who aim to consistently add value to consumer’s lives through good products. Our strong investment in a single-layered distribution network of over 1,200 distributors with focus in product engineering and R&D has helped us scale such a growth.”

LAVA International Limited further aims to grab a stronger grip in the overall Indian mobile phone market and is investing approximately Rs 500 crore in a phased manner to set up its own manufacturing unit in India over the next couple of years. At present, the company carries out R&D and product engineering at Bangalore (India) and Shenzen (China). The proposed plant will have a monthly capacity of approximately 5 million units. Moreover, the company has partnered with Google and shall launch Android One devices, designed & developed in house, in Q1 of next year.

Commenting on the release of the data Mr. Amit Gupta, Cybex Exim said, “To understand the market dynamics we track the import shipments of various players on a daily basis. Domestic players have shown remarkable growth over the last two quarters, majorly credited to success of Indian brands like Micromax, LAVA & Karbonn. With local vendors reducing the price gap between entry level smartphone and feature phones, usage for mid-price phones is expected to increase at a high rate. At the same time recent launch of Android One devices is expected to drive more volumes in the price sensitive market with many other local players geared up to introduce their devices in the coming quarter.”

Cybex Exim’s data is an extensive import/export database report that provides information based on the combination of multiple product keywords and harmonized codes or any pre-defined parameters. The players taken into consideration in the database includes handset manufacturers such as Micromax, LAVA, Motorola, Karbonn, Gionee, Lenovo, Spice, Intex, Xolo, Panasonic, Zen, Maxx, Videocon, Xiaomi and Lemon.

About Cybex Exim Solutions Pvt Ltd

Cybex Exim, a market research venture with its expertise in data mining and data processing, was conceived with the aim of eliminating the information gap that has long hampered the Indian Foreign Trade scenario. Their forte lies in tracking & collating shipment data on a daily basis to facilitate real time data analysis.

About Lava International Limited LAVA International Ltd established in 2009, is amongst the top Indian brands in the mobile handset industry. Lava and Xolo are two brands that operate under the parent company. As a company that strives to understand customers’ requirements deeply and has a complete in-house R&D center to convert those needs into products, Lava International Limited brings in products that offer superior value through good quality and best-in-class features at the right price. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the company has offices in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and abroad.

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Sunstrike Telecom launches Rage Freedom+ on Independence Day

New Delhi, August, 2014 : In the backdrop of India gearing to welcome its 68th Independence Day, Hong Kong-based Sunstrike Telecom has launched multi-function feature phone Rage Freedom+, a fantastic product with a superlative battery that can last upto 30 days on a single charge, promising its users total freedom from charging their phone, every day,

Rage is among the leading mobile phones brand in the country, with a thrilling range of feature phones & smart phones available at affordable price points. The brand is already ruling the semi-urban segment of the Indian market with its super popular Rage mobile series.

The sturdy light-to-carry product comes with 2.4-inch screen, digital camera with video recorder, Bluetooth and auto call recorder with separate name folders.

The GPRS/WAP-enabled phone, can store 500 contacts, and has memory support of up to 8 GB which will provide customers quick access to the Internet.

“We decided to launch a feature phone that provides our customers access to latest features at reasonable price. This bar phone has all the essential features and the 30-day battery back-up certainly makes it a must-have product for those who want freedom from charging their phones repeatedly. So there could not be a time more appropriate than the Independence Day for launching the phone,” says Mr. Chanpreet Singh, Managing Director, Sunstrike Pvt Ltd.

With this product, the company aims to bring under its fold young, smart and aspirational customers who are looking for a phone that offers all the latest features, unmatched style and reliability - allat a reasonable price.

About Sunstrike Telecom India

Sunstrike Telecom India is part of the Sunstrike International Group, a US$ 1.8bn global telecom industry major.

Sunstrike International has extensive interests in the mobile devices & memory cards’ distribution of all leading brands, end-to-end mobile trade-in solutions, and handset & accessories manufacturing under the Rage & OptimaSmart brands. Sunstrike International is a global leader in all its key business areas it operates in and the preferred partner of Tier 1 network operators & handset manufacturers globally.

Sunstrike India’s journey began in 2007, with the launch of Rage brand of handsets, and the company has since progressively gained market share to be among the top handset brands in the country and launched OptimaSmart range of smartphones in 2012.

Sunstrike continues to leverage its technological & design expertise, global sourcing & manufacturing knowledge to deliver the best in quality, latest technology, stylish & value-driven products. Sunstrike has launched more than 400 models and sold more than 4.6 million handsets under the Rage & OptimaSmart brands. The network has now spread to 18 states in India, driven by a nation-wide network of 300 distributors and 12,000+ retailers. An extensive network of 350+ after Sales Service Centres covers even the remote corners of the country.

Price Details: INR 1999/-

Availability: All the leading stores

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Networkplay to increase focus on mobile & online video advertising under new management

New Delhi: Networkplay, Indian subsidiary of Gruner + Jahr, today announced an enhanced focus on online and mobile video advertising to provide data-driven value creation for the growing Indian publisher industry. Advertisers are searching for new opportunities and video-driven publisher ecosystems are providing a critical advantage.

This announcement is a part of the ongoing process for enhancing the future strategic focus, wherein Ampreet Singh exited from the company in mid-June and a new management team, comprising of Viren Anand and Hitesh Trehan has been appointed to take over the responsibility. Oliver Radtke, Chief Operating Officer and member of the Executive Board, Gruner + Jahr commented, "The new management team has a portfolio of resilient leadership and skilled competence. They have the full commitment from G+J to continue our focus on growth in India.”

Commenting on the way forward, Viren Anand, Co-Founder, Director Operations & Publisher alliances, Networkplay said “The digital and mobile advertising industry in India is rapidly evolving with the increasing penetration of smartphones and greater acceptance for digital platforms. Networkplay has been monitoring this exciting growth and is transforming into a future ready digital company, building strong technological competence around current expertise.”

A firm focus on the growing digital industry has been the mantra that has guided Networkplay since its inception. Introduction of innovative solutions like Videoplay – the next generation ecosystem for videos and important associations with key partners like Tradedoubler and T3 IGI airport, reflect the company’s constant commitment towards maximizing reach and targetting relevant audiences for publishers and advertisers alike.

“The Future is what excites us the most,” said Hitesh Trehan, Director - Sales & New Initiatives, Networkplay. “The number of lifestyle devices coupled with speedy technology innovation is creating waves across the industry. It’s a very exciting time for all of us and our team is keeping one eye on the present and the other on the future, by constantly developing first of its kind solutions for our clients.”

About Networkplay:
Acquired in March 2012, by Gruner + Jahr (G+J), a division of Bertelsmann, Networkplay Media Pvt. Ltd. is India’s fastest growing digital agency incubated in 2008 by Webchutney and funded by Capital18. With assets through alliances across various touch points, Networkplay today handles over 500 campaigns in a quarter and over 6 billion impressions per month across Web, DTH and Mobile platforms. It has also successfully run properties of global repute in the areas of events (ad:tech and iMedia Summit) and publishing (iMedia Connection) partnering with DMG events.

With association to over 1000 publishers and 450 advertisers, Networkplay today rightfully enjoys the position of a pioneer that turned around the business dynamics in the market since its inception in 2008.

The expansion of Networkplay through the acquisition of Seventynine in the mobile space in November 2012 and Yocaptcha! in 2013 clearly follows its German stakeholder, G+J’s strategic commitment to grow its digital business in the Indian market.

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HTC unveils the HTC Desire 310

HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has unveiled the new HTC Desire 310, bringing seamless multi-tasking, smooth browsing and effortless video creation to the entry-level market. Fusing a sophisticated navy blue design with a powerful quad-core processor, HTC BlinkFeed, and HTC Video Highlights, the latest addition to the Desire family makes some of the celebrated One series’ most popular features available to those who want a more affordable handset without compromising on performance.

“Everybody today wants a smartphone that can keep up with them, regardless of whether it is a flagship or entry-level model” says Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC India. “The latest addition to our renowned Desire range combines super-fast processing and premium features at a lower price, offering users the best possible experience in this category.”

Advanced performance guaranteed
Boasting a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, the Desire 310 can comfortably meet any challenge, no matter how you want to use your phone. Whether you want fast, responsive web browsing, silky-smooth graphics when watching videos or playing games, or simply the ability to juggle multiple apps, exceptional performance comes as standard with this device.

HTC BlinkFeed: Bringing your favourite content direct to your home screen
HTC’s renowned BlinkFeed home screen, first introduced with the HTC One, now gives you the opportunity to join the millions of HTC users who have customised their live streams to deliver more relevant, up-to-the-minute news and social updates direct to their home screens. Displayed on the Desire 310’s 11.43 cm screen, updates from your favourite news and social sites including Twitter, Facebook and China’s Sina Weibo are displayed in crisp detail and rich colour, making the information easy to digest whenever you glance at your phone.

With the Offline Reading mode, it’s now possible to view articles from your personal feed, drawn from more than 20,000 articles a day from the world’s leading media companies, making it an ideal option for those on a limited data plan. Simply add up to 120 articles to your reading list when connected to WiFi and access them later to enjoy data-free reading on the move.

Video Highlights: Your life in motion
With the Desire 310, your pictures and video clips are automatically turned into a professional-looking show reel of your best moments. Select photos taken with the Desire’s 5MP camera, place them into your preferred sequence and choose your favourite tracks and effects to create impressive videos to share with friends and family through social networks. Do not reproduce, distribute or otherwise use copyrighted materials in connection with the Video Highlights feature unless you have secured the copyright owner’s permission first.

Dual SIM
Dual SIM card holders give you the freedom of having two phones in one, making it easy to switch between multiple mobile accounts and manage both work and personal profiles from one device.

Price & Availability
The HTC Desire 310 will be available at MOP (Best Buy) of Rs 11700/-

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HTC unveils HTC One M8 Smartphone

HTC, a global leader in innovation and design, today unveiled the highly anticipated new HTC One (M8), the ultimate evolution of the award-winning HTC One (M7). Launching in Gunmetal Gray[1]with the all-new HTC Sense™ 6, the new HTC One (M8), boasts a high quality metal unibody with a Smart Sensor Hub that anticipates your needs and uses Motion Launch™ controls to make everyday tasks easier. New Duo Camera technology delivers creative, professional-looking photos and amazing effects, and HTC BoomSound™ again sets new standards for audio quality on a smartphone.

Peter Chou, CEO, HTC said: “In 2013 we introduced the best smartphone in the world, but we never stopped challenging ourselves and the status quo in this category. As pioneers in mobile innovation, we continue to design and build devices that will dazzle, inspire and transform the smartphone industry. Today I’m proud to launch the most stunning, intuitive and advanced handset that the industry has seen to date, the new HTC One (M8).”

Beautifully designed inside and out

Achieving another breakthrough in design and quality with the new HTC One (M8), the phone’s body has been re-crafted to create an even more stunning yet approachable look. The beautiful, durable, high quality metal unibody flows right up to the 5-inch, full HD (1080p) display, tapering to thinner edges, with softer curves for a smooth, more natural grip.

Supported by the Qualcomm™Snapdragon® 801 processor with 2.5 GHz quad-core Krait CPUs and fully integrated 4G LTE, and running Android 4.4, KitKat, the latest version of the Android OS, the new HTC One (M8) features the all-new HTC Sense™ 6, available on the device and as an upgrade from the Google Play store[2]. Completely redesigned with a cleaner, more striking visual style, HTC Sense™ 6 features bold, customisable colour themes and delivers a more intuitive, personalised user experience

A leap forward in smartphone imaging

The new HTC One (M8) brings a totally different dimension to mobile imaging by combining the world’s first smartphone with a Duo Camera that features HTC’s innovative HTC UltraPixel™ module, a dual colour flash and full 1080p HD video recording, producing incredible images in all lighting conditions and rich, high-quality video. A 5-MP wide-angle front facing camera also captures superior selfies with ease.

The Duo Camera boasts a depth sensor in addition to the main HTC UltraPixel™ module, capturing detailed depth information from a scene and enabling a range of beautiful and creative effects that allow you to do more with your images than ever before.

Instantly create professional-looking portraits by altering the focus of your image after the photo has been taken with UFocus™ or make your subject stand out in a more surprising way by altering the background with creative effects using Foregrounder. You can also give your best shots a seasonal flavour using the Seasons animations. Copy & Paste[3]lets you place your family and friends in a different photo entirely, while Dimension Plus™ presents a unique perspective on your photos by letting you view your image from a different angle by simply tilting the screen.

The advanced camera technology also works behind-the-scenes capturing images right from launch, so that when the shutter is activated, the sharpest possible image is instantly displayed. The camera autofocus operates at a speed of 300mseconds, producing beautifully crisp images of split-second action and when the flash is required, the intelligent LED Dual Flash automatically selects the exact colour tone and light intensity for more natural skin tones and a professional-looking shot.

With so much scope to create exciting imagery, Gallery organisation has also been a priority for the designers of HTC Sense™, who have introduced Image match, a visual search tool that intuitively moves all the photos containing a particular subject into one album.

Finally the new HTC One (M8) has also integrated Slow Motion mode, which lets you shoot HD slo-mo video and then edit that video so you can slow down the action at the part you want – perfect for adding drama or for highlighting a moment.

Zoe™in the cloud

In 2014, Zoe™ will evolve into a cloud-based service. Upload Zoe Videos for all to see, and invite friends to add their own photos, videos and music to share incredible highlight reels of classic moments. The new Zoe app will be available for download through Google Play in the summer.

Motion Launch™ – convenient gesture controlled shortcuts

With the introduction of HTC Sense™ 6, the new HTC One (M8) boasts capabilities that give the product a sixth sense. For example, Motion Launch™ is immediately able to detect its position and movement, thanks to built-in motion sensors that allow you to interact with the phone without turning on the screen. A simple swipe will activate the device, Auto Answer allows you to answer a call by putting the phone to your ear without touching the screen – a handy tool if the phone rings when you are digging the garden or washing the dishes – and a double tap turns the lock screen on and off.

HTC Dot View™ case – protect your phone with retro flair

Taking that sixth sense functionality one step further you can extend Motion Launch™ by double tapping the dot view case, in addition to checking the time, weather, new texts, emails and calls - without touching or revealing the screen.

An outstanding phone deserves a case that protects and extends its innovative design and industry-leading functionality. Optimised by HTC Sense™ 6, the new HTC Dot View™ phone case protects the screen, whilst displaying notifications and interactions in a retro, dot-matrix style.

Extreme Power Saving Mode – extra standby time at no extra cost

The innovation doesn’t end there, as we are also changing how people use their phone battery. With the original HTC One (M7), HTC optimised power consumption so that you could get the most out of your phone. The new HTC One (M8) takes this to a whole new level making the battery power last 40% longer. Whilst normal power saving mode delivers a great experience, we have also included an Extreme power saving mode that makes your battery last even longer. Fully charged it will deliver 14 days’ worth of battery power, whilst still allowing you to receive calls, texts and emails – perfect for when you are travelling. Activated either manually or automatically, it delivers 60 hours of extra standby time at 20% power, 30 hours at 10% power and 15 hours at 5% power so, whether you are out late at night or hiking in the mountains, you never have to worry about running out of battery again.

HTC BoomSound™ gets bigger

The new HTC One (M8) again takes the smartphone audio experience to new heights. The latest HTC BoomSound™ technology creates an immersive, powerful, crystal-clear sound with rich tones from bass through to treble. Delivering sound that is 25% louder than the HTC One (M7), without compromising quality, the new HTC One (M8) has dual frontal stereo speakers with a new amplifier, redesigned speaker chambers and a tailored audio profile for a truly high definition experience.

HTC BlinkFeed™ – Your news direct to your home screen

HTC BlinkFeed™ is now more intuitive, with continuous scrolling for a fluid browsing experience, adaptable tiles and a new layout that presents articles in a clean, easy-to-read way. With the introduction of a new SDK that allows partners to integrate their own content, users can more easily find and subscribe to new media sources, in addition to instantly creating custom feeds on any topic. So whether you are into sports, movies or shopping, this feature ensures that that you will get the information most relevant to you. With News Bundles that bring all articles and tweets on the same topic together for easy reading and over 1000+ content partners now clearly categorised on one page, following the most interesting news couldn’t be simpler[4].

Fitness at a glance

With the new HTC One (M8), you can get healthier and stay motivated by combining its power-saving sensor hub with the preloaded Fitbit® app.[5]Alternatively, use the phone in conjunction with one of Fitbit’s range of trackers[6]to access advanced features such as sleep tracking and smart alarm or to capture data when exercising without your phone. Set your fitness goals and see your achievements brought straight to your HTC BlinkFeed™ home screen with no additional effort. Fitbit is the top downloaded app for connected fitness devices on the Google Play store.

HTC Sense™ TV

The only remote you need on the new HTC One (M8) has been redesigned to provide an interactive second screen. You can follow the conversation about the programme online with integrated official Facebook and Twitter streams along with all the latest fan commentary from your social circles. HTC Sense™ TV now also brings live sports statistics for the 10 most popular sports in the world, with sports fans now able to access the latest scores, match statistics and live updates from unmissable games while they watch another game on the main TV screen.

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mcafee announces free mobile security solution

McAfee, the leadingglobal dedicated security technology company today announced that a full-featured version of its award-winning McAfee Mobile Security solutionis now available for Indian users as a free offering. Supporting all Android and iOS mobile devices, this product initiative is targeted at making security a more integrated part of the Indian consumer experience.

The development is particularly relevant for India – which is the world’s fastest rising smartphone market slated to have 185 million mobile internet users by June 2014 (IAMAI), and the second biggest user base for Android accounting for over 93% market share (IDC). Device proliferation and the resultant application explosion has increased potential vulnerabilities and made ‘mobile’ a significant threat vector. This is validated by McAfee Labs that has collected 2.47 million new Android samples in 2013, with 744,000 in the fourth quarter alone, an astounding increase of 197 per cent from the end of 2012.The latest mobile security trends report by McAfee found that around 82% of apps track users and 80% of apps collect location information – invading our privacy successfully! Additionally, McAfee’s recent ‘Love Relationship and Technology’ survey on Indian mobile consumption behavior revealed threats arising out of indiscriminate usage of mobile phones and sharing of private content on mobile devices. It unveils that 98% of polled Indian respondents use smartphones to take pictures and more than 66% of polled respondents claimed to share their mobile content.

“With India placed on the tip of mobile device explosion, there is an overwhelming need of adoption of security and privacy protection in our digital lives said JagdishMahapatra, Managing Director, India and SAARC, McAfee. With free access to our award-winning mobile security product, Indian consumers will be empowered to access all the benefits of this connected world and enjoy a safe mobile life.” He added “McAfee is committed towards raising awareness on cyber threats, to enable personal data security and protect digital lives. Our initiative to give away one of the strongest premium mobile security offerings at no cost is an enabler in that direction.”

About McAfee Mobile Security

McAfee Mobile Security, available for immediate download in the Google Play Store, now offers its comprehensive, award-winning protection against privacy and security threatsfree to consumers. In AV-Test’s most recent effectiveness test for mobile security products, McAfee Mobile Security received a 100% detection score and was given a top ranking among the 30 vendors that participated in the independent test

• · McAfee Mobile Security for Androidis designed to prevent privacy invasions, data loss, identity theft and device disappearances.                                                                                                               o It includes anti-theft, anti-virus, app protection, Web protection, call and SMS filtering.

• · McAfee recently launched McAfee® Mobile Security for iOS devices, featuring a number of comprehensive protection options previously available only to Android users.                                    o Available for free, the software provides iPhone and iPad users with a secure vault for private content, secure camera, jailbreak detection, backup capabilities and more.

About McAfee

McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), empowers businesses, the public sector, and home users to safely experience the benefits of the Internet. McAfee delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world. With its Security Connected strategy, innovative approach to hardware-enhanced security, and unique Global Threat Intelligence network, McAfee is relentlessly focused on keeping its customers safe. More information is available at www.mcafee.com.

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Mobiles for Odisha Farmers

The Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has distributed mobile phones to 5000 farmers on Tuesday. The distribution of mobiles to farmers was aimed to avail them the facility of getting information about cultivation.

The opposition has criticized the move of the state government. According to media reports, the farmers in the state could get sms over agriculture in their regional language, which would be make them aware about the cultivation techniques.

In the age of hi-tech, why the farmers of the Odisha state to stand behind and the measure to provide them mobile device should praised. It is noteworthy that the state was already having many mobile subscribers and the free distribution of mobile could make the figure go up further.

The state government has planned to distribute 20,000 mobile phones to farmers and those would be cost around Rs1,000 per device.

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Smartphone is a Necessity?

Economics teaches ‘human wants are unlimited and one want is satiable’. Is this definition about wants fit into the modern Smartphone market? Are the users are happy with one Smartphone of late? Technology has been taking a big leap into revolution that is likely to change the lifestyle of civilization in coming days.

There are many smart phones are available in the market leaving consumers in a puzzle over their preference. All the gadgets have unique features to attract their consumers and provide them the best user experience. Users do like the many features combinations in a single handset.

The common and basic features like GPRS, GPS, Bluetooth, USB adaptability are with the even ordinary or common mobile phones today, what makes the Smartphone so special about?

Of course, the phone is being primarily considered for voice call, which is the basic operation of the product since it is invented. Do the development of next generation Smartphone changed the basic requirement concept?

The basic requirements of mobile users have been changed with the advancement of the mobile technology or the software that enables the phone to function. Users might not take the phone by paying huge price – only to make calls from that costly gadget. They look for special features in that which could make them more production and stay connected with their profession as well.

No doubt that the latest gadgets have been helping the younger generation more productive and active and the market have been transforming into giant market that was never experience before. And the Smartphone has been a part and parcel of life for the users having big responsibilities.

And the fact also can’t be denied that some of the other users do have these for only fun. That was event from the Blackberry advertisement – we do chat, we do mail …… blah…. blah…

Technology has been changing and shaping our life, and the role of smartphone is minimal, which seem to be become a necessity for all the users irrespective of their status and age.

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WeChat Set to Reinvent Social Communication on Mobile in India

Mumbai: WeChat, a leading global mobile social communication application with 300 million registered user accounts worldwide, unveiled its latest brand campaign to boost its marketing effort with rising Bollywood stars Parineeti Chopra and Varun Dhawan as the brand ambassadors of WeChat in India.

The brand campaign captures the true spirit of WeChat of being young, effervescent and instant. The campaign also showcases WeChat‟s unique and distinctive features like Voice Messaging, Group Chat, Moments & special Emoticons in an exciting, innovative and engaging manner.

With a bundle of innovative features like „Hold-To-Talk‟, WeChat is all set to re-define the way people communicate with each other. WeChat‟s „Hold-To-Talk‟ is the first application in communication space which enables users to send voice messages at the touch of a button. „Moments‟ is another key differentiating feature of WeChat where users can post image or text and share with their selected friends in a secure way.

WeChat has already become a rage amongst Indian youth and is the top app downloaded daily on the AppStore. WeChat‟s daily users have grown 5 fold in the last 1 month.

WeChat has also introduced “Official Accounts” on its platform, a feature that can be utilized by companies and merchants to build interactivity with their fans in a new and innovative way. Leading brands like Café Coffee Day, Big Bazaar, Yahoo! Cricket, Goibibo, Santa Banta, and Tradus are amongst the earliest brands to start their Official Accounts on WeChat in India.

The global top free mobile social communication application WeChat, was launched in India in July last year across iPhone, Android, Symbian, and Windows Phone platforms and was recently launched on the BlackBerry platform as well.

Photo: In the photo- Varun Dhawan, Dennis Hau, Parineeti Chopra & Rahul Razdan at the WeChat launch event in Mumbai.

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WhatsApp bigger than Twitter: CEO Jan Koum

Company founder and CEO Jan Koum said that Messaging app “WhatsApp” now has more users than Twitter.

He also said that WhatsApp has more than 200 million monthly active users; these users are generating an average of 8 billion inbound messages and 12 billion outbound messages per day.

WhatsApp Messenger is available for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Nokia, this messenger allows users to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. Since its founding in 2009, it has been providing free service. But WhatsApp is slowly phasing an annual fee of 99 cents.

CEO Jan Koum said "Our goal is to build a sustainable, independent company. We want to build a business, and mobile and messaging is the only thing we do “and ruled-out leaving WhatsApp's policy against running ads.

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Airtel launches 4G services in Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula

Chandigarh, 20th March 2013: Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecom services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced the launch of Airtel prepaid and postpaid 4G services in Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula – the fastest high-speed data experience available for customers in the state of Punjab. Airtel 4G will leverage the most advanced 4G LTE technology to deliver superfast access to data services for customers to stream High Definition (HD) videos, enjoy multiple chatting, instantly upload photos, download rich content and more.

Commenting on the occasion, Jagbir Singh, CTO & Director, Network Services Group, Bharti Airtel said, “The much awaited launch of Airtel 4G services fulfills a huge market requirement and will give customers in Chandigarh the power to upgrade to cutting edge 4G LTE technology - the most advanced wireless broadband experience available across the globe today. This launch is another first by Airtel that further enhances the footprint of mobile broadband in India. We are optimistic about the potential of Airtel 4G services and invite our data savvy customers in Punjab to enjoy this world class data experience”.

In 2010, Airtel had successfully bid for BWA license spectrum in Kolkata, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra (excluding Mumbai) circles. Additionally, earlier last year, Bharti Airtel acquired 49 percent interest in Qualcomm AP’s India entities that hold BWA licenses in Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Kerala. The company has launched its 4G LTE services in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Pune and now Chandigarh, and is currently working towards rolling out state-of-the-art networks in remaining license circles.

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