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August 1, 2014 at 4:45 PM

by IANS

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Kars4Kids app to alert forgetful parents about kids

By IANS about 31 mins ago.

Kars4Kids app to alert forgetful parents about kids

Have you ever forgotten your baby in the car? Pay more attention as the baby can die of heatstroke or poisonous gas if the car AC is on. To alert parents, a non-profit organisation called Kars4Kids in Lakewood, New Jersey, has created a free smartphone app. More →

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Services

August 1, 2014 at 4:38 PM

by PTI

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Spectrum auction for GSM and CDMA mobile services expected in February

By PTI about 38 mins ago.

Spectrum auction for GSM and CDMA mobile services expected in February

Spectrum auction for GSM and CDMA mobile services may be held in February from which government plans to raise at least Rs 9,355 crore. More →

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Mobile

August 1, 2014 at 4:25 PM

by Sambit Satpathy

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Moto G propels Motorola to overtake Nokia as the fourth largest smartphone vendor in India

By Sambit Satpathy about 52 mins ago.

Moto G propels Motorola to overtake Nokia as the fourth largest smartphone vendor in India

Since exiting the Indian smartphone market in 2011, Motorola has made a successful return and according to the latest Canalys report it is now the fourth largest smartphone vendor in the country. Strong Moto G sales is one of the reasons why Motorola was able to overtake Nokia. More →

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Services

August 1, 2014 at 4:19 PM

by PTI

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Government seeks ways to increase use of broadband

By PTI about 58 mins ago.

Government seeks ways to increase use of broadband

Concerned over under-utilization of broadband capacity, the government today sought suggestions from the industry to enhance its usage that is at around 50 percent level. More →

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Business

August 1, 2014 at 3:30 PM

by PTI

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Nokia to buy part of Panasonic’s network business

By PTI about 2 hours ago.

Nokia to buy part of Panasonic’s network business

Finnish firm Nokia will buy part of Panasonic's network business to grow its operations in Japan and strengthen mobile broadband portfolio for an undisclosed amount. More →

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Social

August 1, 2014 at 2:48 PM

by Sambit Satpathy

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India made 16 requests to Twitter for user information in the first half of 2014

By Sambit Satpathy about 2 hours ago.

India made 16 requests to Twitter for user information in the first half of 2014

Twitter’s latest transparency report reveals the number of requests it received from governments between January and July 2014 for user related information. In this time period, the micro blogging platform received 2,058 requests for account information from 54 countries. India made 16 requests for account information, which specified 44 user accounts. More →

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News

August 1, 2014 at 2:04 PM

by PTI

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Google brings 76 more India heritage sites and rare archives online

By PTI about 3 hours ago.

Google brings 76 more India heritage sites and rare archives online

After Taj Mahal and Humayun Tomb, Google and Archaeological Survey of India together have now brought online 360-degree panoramic imagery of 76 more Indian heritage sites and 30 new immersive exhibitions of arts and historical institutions from across India. The new historical sites include the Safdarjung Tomb, Ellora Caves, and Purana Quila, a statement released here said. More →

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Business

August 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM

by PTI

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BSNL-MTNL ties up with ONGC to provide telcom services for 5 years

By PTI about 3 hours ago.

BSNL-MTNL ties up with ONGC to provide telcom services for 5 years

BSNL and MTNL yesterday said they have inked a 5-year pact with ONGC to provide all telecom services to the state-owned oil firm on a pan-India basis. More →

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Mobile

August 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM

by Sambit Satpathy

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Samsung Galaxy Alpha specifications leaked ahead of launch on August 13

By Sambit Satpathy about 4 hours ago.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha specifications leaked ahead of launch on August 13

Yesterday a Samsung executive revealed that the company was working on a smartphone built using “new materials.” The smartphone being referred to is likely to be Galaxy Alpha, which was expected to launch next week. Now however, the folks at AllAboutSamsung claim that the launch has been postponed to August 13, and have also leaked a set of specifications for the device. More →

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Services

August 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM

by PTI

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Telecom Regulator Authority of India to hold seminar on mobile apps offering telecom services

By PTI about 4 hours ago.

Telecom Regulator Authority of India to hold seminar on mobile apps offering telecom services

The telecom regulator TRAI will hold seminar to understand eco-system and impact of Over-The-Top services or applications that are being used to transmit audio, video and text using internet on August 5. More →

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