4K gaming FTW
The Xbox One X makes its debut in India for ₹44,990
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Microsoft has launched the Xbox One X in India. The console is going up for sale tomorrow, and is currently on pre-order at Flipkart.
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It's coming
Microsoft launching Xbox One X in India on January 23
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Microsoft has sent out invites to the media for an event on January 23 where the company is expected to launch the Xbox One X in India.
time is so short
Microsoft to shut down Bing Rewards in India
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Microsoft has sent emails to Bing Rewards members in India stating it will shut down the program in that country after September 30. Microsoft started offering the program in India in mid-March.
Absurd pricing
ASUS Transformer 3 Pro lands in India, but it doesn't matter
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ASUS' answer to the Surface Pro 4, the Transformer 3 Pro, has made its debut in India. And much like Microsoft's offering, ASUS' 2-in-1 device is priced out of reach, with retail prices starting from ₹1,44,990 ($2,160).
Coming in 2017
Microsoft India names Anant Maheshwari as new President
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Microsoft has named Anant Maheshwari as the new President of its India operations. He will officially begin working at the company on January 1, 2017.
About time!
Amazon Prime is now in India with 60-day trial
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Amazon has finally launched its Prime service in India. The service offers free (and unlimited) one-day and two-day delivery options across 100 cities in India, with no minimum order amount for delivery.
Who's there?
Truecaller experience to extend beyong caller ID
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Launched in 2009, Truecaller offers an integrated caller ID service which automatically searches for contact details when a user receives a call. The phone number database is created by crowdsourcing contact details from users’ address books.
Not just on Amazon
You can now buy Microsoft products from Tata CLiQ
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Microsoft has announced the launch of its online storefront on Tata CLiQ. The newly launched Tata CLiQ is an e-commerce venture by Tata Group, India's biggest business conglomerate, aimed to be a marketplace for in-house and partner companies to sell apparel and electronics.
Back to school
Flipkart is discounting laptops, hard drives, and more
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Flipkart is offering a "Back to School" promotion where the retailer is discounting several notebooks, external hard drives, networking hardware — including Wi-Fi ac routers — and other accessories.
Innovation for good
Nadella wants Microsoft to be a platform for innovation
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Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella paid to visit to Delhi to meet with students, developers, and entrepreneurs in the country in an event titled "Tech for Good, Ideas for India".
Because 4G went so well
Indian carriers are starting 5G trials with Nokia
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Indian carriers are making 4G widely available in the country, and it looks like they're starting to trial next-generation 5G services. Nokia Networks is in discussion with telecom vendors over 5G feasibility trials.
Beautiful minds
An interview with Luis von Ahn, the Duolingo founder
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Luis von Ahn is an associate professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University. He founded reCAPTCHA, which was sold to Google in 2009, and then co-founded Duolingo, world’s largest language-learning online platform.
Ideas for India
Satya Nadella will visit India on May 30
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will be in Delhi on May 30, where he will interact with young achievers, entrepreneurs, developers, and students. Nadella will also take part in an hour-long session with the top CEOs of corporate India, which is commissioned by the Confederation of Indian Industry.
It's here folks
Here's what you need to know about 4G in India
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While 4G has been rolling out in India since 2012, the segment will see its largest expansion this year. Reliance Jio is set to debut its long-awaited service, while Airtel, Idea, and Vodafone are aggressively expanding into more cities. Here's what you need to know about the state of 4G in India.
Sify's still around
Skype users in India will now be able to add funds easily
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Skype is partnering with Sify to allow Indian customers the ability to add funds to their account with ease. The option to add funds using credit cards issued in India has existed for some time now, and today's partnership will let you buy Skype credit or pay for subscriptions using netbanking and debit cards.
All the info you need
India's RailYatri is now available for Windows 10 and Mobile
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RailYatri is an invaluable resource for all those undertaking a train journey in the country. The service provides real-time train information, PNR status, seat availability, and so much more. The app has picked up an update that introduces a visual refresh for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile.
Pay for all the things
Ola Money is now available on Windows 10 Mobile
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Indian cab aggregator Ola has launched its digital payment solution, Ola Money, on Windows 10 Mobile.
Now that's an incredible deal
Lumia 950 now ₹29,999 on Flipkart, Lumia 950 XL also on sale
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Amazon India is still selling the Lumia 950 for ₹42,099, but if you're looking to get the phone for a discounted price, you're in luck. Flipkart is offering the phone for ₹29,999.
About time!
You'll be able to pay for your Uber ride abroad in rupees
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If you use Uber in india, you know that the only form of payment currently accepted is Paytm. While it's convenient to use the wallet in the country, it doesn't work outside of India. That's all set to change soon, as Paytm announced that the service will be integrated into Uber on a global scale.
Time to take action
All phones sold in India must come with a panic button
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The Indian government has announced that all mobile phones sold in the country from January 1, 2017 should come with a panic button that will allow anyone in need the ability to contact authorities with a single key. Built-in GPS is also a mandatory feature in phones going on sale next year.