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Travel site Cleartrip launches refreshed Windows 10 PC app for those in India

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 13:32

Cleartrip has launched their new app for desktops, laptops, and tablets running Windows 10. While it looks like a universal app, it’s not yet available on Windows 10 Mobile, and the older Windows Phone 8.1 app is served there.

You can book a demo of the Surface Pro 4 at your office in India

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 02:25

In partnership with Amazon, Microsoft has introduced a ‘Book a Demo’ service to have a sales executive visit your office and give you a demo of Surface Pro 4.

These are the Surface Pro 4 accessories you can buy in India

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 02:25

While Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4 were launched in India today, not all the variants of the accessories will be available for customers in India.

Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4 make their debut in India; prices start at ₹73,990

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 02:24

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Microsoft will showcase the devices at Microsoft Priority Stores for one to experience the products, however the devices will only be sold online – an Amazon India exclusive for six months.

Latest update to Flipkart's universal beta app introduces Ping

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Sun, 01/03/2016 - 06:48

Ping brings collaboration to your shopping experience, and integrates a social layer to avoid constant exchanging of links or screenshots when buying together or asking for advice or approval.

Public beta of Flipkart's Windows 10 PCs and Mobile app now available

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Wed, 12/30/2015 - 13:33

Looks like the beta version of the app has hit the Windows Store, and is available for anyone to download on Windows 10 devices – mobile and PC.

Surface Pro 4 launching in India on January 7

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Wed, 12/30/2015 - 06:18

On his last trip to India, Satya Nadella talked about the launch of Surface Pro 4 in January in India during his keynote at the Future Unleashed event.

Lumia 550 goes on sale in India for ₹9,199

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Sat, 12/26/2015 - 11:35

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Announced on October 6, 2015, the Lumia 550 is a 4G budget smartphone and is a carryover from the original Nokia portfolio of devices that Microsoft acquired when purchasing Nokia’s mobile division. The Lumia 550 is considered a displacement device meant to take over the range of 5xx and 6xx series of Lumias.

Microsoft slams Facebook's Free Basics initiative in India

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Fri, 12/25/2015 - 03:52

Bhaskar Pramanik's remarks come at a time when Facebook has been misleading users in India to sign up in support of Free Basics, and net neutrality advocates have intensified their campaign spreading awareness about net neutrality and pointing out the fallacies in Free Basics initiative.

Flipkart app gets a refresh with significant performance improvements

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Tue, 12/22/2015 - 07:55

The latest update bumps the version to 3.0.0.0, and the reengineered app offers significant performance improvements and bug fixes with a refreshed design and navigation.

Flipkart is building a universal Windows app, and needs your help

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Mon, 12/21/2015 - 09:51

While a lot of us are looking forward to Flipkart’s universal app for Windows 10, the product team at Flipkart is seeking help from the Windows Central community in trying out the beta app and share feedback and suggestions.

Surface Pro 4 will reportedly cost ₹67,999 in India

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Mon, 12/21/2015 - 05:47

The Surface Pro 4 is reportedly going to set consumes back in India by ₹67,999 (around $1,000). During his keynote at Future Unleashed event in Mumbai, India last month, Satya Nadella made a fleeting announcement about Surface Pro 4 hitting the shelves in India in January 2016.

Rent an affordable hotel room in India with OYO Rooms on Windows Phone

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Mon, 12/21/2015 - 03:38

The official app for OYO Rooms just arrived on Windows Store, allowing you to make hotel bookings at affordable prices starting from ₹999 in 3000-plus OYO hotels across 150 major business and travel destinations in India.

Microsoft launches the Lumia 550 in India for ₹9,399

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 05:42

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Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL launch in India, pre-orders now live

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 02:33

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The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are here! Microsoft announced the launch of the latest flagship Lumia devices in India.

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Lumia launch in India

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 14:57

As we broke news a few days ago, Microsoft India has sent out media invites for the official launch of the new Lumia devices on November 30.

Ringo launches India's cheapest local calling service

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Thu, 11/26/2015 - 04:21

The latest version of the Ringo app allows users to call any landline or mobile in the country at a flat rate of 19paise/min (less than half a cent), without any additional charges like roaming, STD, or top-up cards. Unlike other VOIP apps in the market, Ringo uses carrier networks instead of phone data or the Internet for a phone call, and thus offers superior calling experience, without any call drops.

The 6-port wall charger by iClever is a great addition to your workstation

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Wed, 11/25/2015 - 08:14

On an average day, I use several devices that need to be charged – sometimes more than once in a day. Even using a power-strip on my desk, I fail to find multiple chargers to go in that power-strip or enough power outlets. Sounds like most of us, right?

A few weeks ago, I got an iClever 6-port desktop charger for review. The device packs in six USB ports with an output of 50 Watts that allows you to charge any combination of USB-compatible devices like phones, tablets, speakers, and other USB-charged devices.

Xiaomi's Mi Pad 2 tablet runs Windows 10

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 03:39

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In a press event at Beijing, Xiaomi launched its new smartphone and smart home products, and sneaked a Windows 10 tablet as well. The Mi Pad 2, the next generation of the Android-only Mi Pad, will also be available with Windows 10, and is now powered by an Intel processor.

Review: Bose SoundTrue around-ear headphones II

Submitted by Abhishek Baxi on Sat, 11/21/2015 - 17:02

I tested the new Bose SoundTrue around-ear headphones II (there’s also an on-ear variant) for a few weeks. While the sound and ergonomics are terrific, it’s also a tad expensive than others on the shelf.

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