It's raining Windows tablets across the world, and it's quite a downpour in India as well! A Pune, India-based IT distribution company, Sakri IT Solutions, launched Windows 8.1-based tablets in partnership with Intel and Microsoft for India, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. The WinTab devices run Windows 8.1 with Bing and are powered by the Intel Atom Z3735D processor. The maiden devices...
Once upon a time, I wrote about mTranslator, an interactive Windows Phone 8 app that allowed you to translate English to nine Indian languages. It was a fine idea since it wasn't just helpful for tourists and expats in India, but even the citizens of the country like me who often struggle with basic communication and instructions when travelling to another state or region. The app is...
After the launch of Notion Ink Cain 2-in-1 couple of months ago, the company has announced the launch of Cain 8, a Windows tablet, exclusively available on Snapdeal.com. The Notion Ink Cain 8, powered by Windows 8.1 and Intel, is an 8-inch tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 IPS display on a 5-point capacitive touch screen and powered by Intel Atom Processor Z3735F. While the device does...
Microsoft is looking to utilize unused "white space" that exists between two TV channels to deliver internet connectivity to wide swathes of India. The software giant is testing the efficacy of this technology via a pilot program in two rural regions, and if found to be successful, the project will see a wider release. Here's how Microsoft describes the technology: "TV white...
Cardback is an Indian startup that intends to help debit and credit card users in India identify their best card for every payment they make, and see how much they will save from using that card. The official Cardback app has recently landed on the Windows Phone Store. All you need to do is indicate how much you're paying, and where. Cardback will save you the trouble of doing...
Want to get a Lumia 730 for free? Then better get all your friends together and start taking selfies, as Microsoft India is running a contest to see how many people you can get into a single selfie. To be eligible to win, all you have to do is take a group selfie with a bunch of your mates, share the image on Twitter using the hashtag #GoWider and tag @NokiaIndia. Winners get a brand...
Starsports.com is an online destination that brings live sports action on Web and mobile for Indian viewers. After being available for iOS and Android since the launch almost a year ago, the app has finally landed on the Windows Phone Store. The starsports.com app allows you to enjoy all the action from your favorite sports on your Windows Phone device. The app allows you to follow the...
Burgers fans, rejoice! The official app for home delivery for McDonald's – McDelivery – has finally arrived on the Windows Phone Store in India. The McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 68 million customers daily in 119 countries across 35,000 outlets. The app allows you to order your favorite McDonald's burgers or meal...
Ahead of Diwali(known as the festival of lights), Microsoft India is offering deals on the Lumia 530 and the Lumia 630 in the country. From now until October 23, customers purchasing a Lumia 530 will get a guaranteed cashback of Rs. 1001 ($16), with Lumia 630 purchases entailing a cashback of Rs. 1501 ($25). Microsoft is also running a lucky draw through which customers buying the...
Right on cue, the Lumia 830 is now available on Indiatimes for Rs. 28,799 ($480). Currently, the black color variant of the device is available, with the orange version listed as coming soon. As for offline availability, we talked to a few retailers in Hyderabad, who mentioned that the device will be available in stores from tomorrow. We've also been told that Nokia dealers in the...
Microsoft hasn't included India in the list of 28 new markets the Surface Pro 3 is available in, but if you're itching to get the tablet in the country, you can buy it for a hefty premium on Snapdeal. The retailer is selling the 128 GB Core i5 variant of the Surface Pro 3 for Rs. 98,450 ($1600), which is a full $600 more than what the tablet retails for in the US. Or you can hold out...
If you've been eagerly waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's selfie-focused Lumia 730, we've got good news for you. Indiatimes is now selling the device for Rs. 14,999 ($250). The online retailer is selling the grey and white color variants of the Lumia 730. If you're looking for more color versions, Flipkart has listed the device in black, white, green and orange. The device is...
Nokia will shut down operations at its Sriperumbudur plant near Chennai from November 1 after Microsoft terminated its purchase agreement with the facility. In a statement, Nokia had this to say: Microsoft has informed Nokia that it will be terminating the manufacturing services defined in the agreement with effect from 1 November 2014. In absence of further orders from Microsoft,...
People in India will soon not be able to use Microsoft's Skype service to make calls to local mobile phones and landlines. The company has quietly revealed, via an updated support website page, that all those kinds of calls will end on November 10 in that country. People in India will still be able to use Skype to make calls to other Skype users and to make international mobile and...
Amongst a slew of Lumia announcements in India, Microsoft also sneaked in a useful companion to use with your Lumia Windows Phones. The company launched the Microsoft Screen Sharing HD-10 accessory, a Miracast receiver with NFC support, which allows users to share their phone's content with other people through any HDMI display. Launched at the IFA 2014 in Berlin last month, the HD-10...
At a press event in New Delhi to launch the Lumia 730 and Lumia 830, Microsoft surprised attendees by also announcing the Lumia 930. Microsoft unveiled the Lumia 930 during the first keynote at Microsoft's Build 2014 conference. The Lumia 930 is an international version of the Lumia Icon, a Verizon exclusive in the United States. The Lumia 930 is identical to the Lumia Icon in nearly...
In a press event in New Delhi, Microsoft announced the launch of Lumia 730 in India. Unveiled at the IFA 2014 in Berlin a while ago, the selfie-focused Lumia 730 is the dual SIM variant of the Lumia 735. The Lumia 730 features a 4.7-inch 720p (1280 x 720) OLED ClearBlack display. Powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and 1 GB of RAM, the device packs in 8 GB of...
In a press event in New Delhi, Microsoft announced the launch of Lumia 830 in India. Unveiled at the IFA 2014 in Berlin a while ago, the Lumia 830 is marketed as an 'affordable flagship' essentially offering a premium camera experience and impressive feature set in a smartphone that's easy on your wallet. Powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and 1GB of RAM, the...
Microsoft has announced that it will establish three data centers in India by the end of 2015 through which the software maker will be able to offer Azure and Office 365 services. According to Satya Nadella, who is currently visiting India: "Last year, our cloud business in India grew over 100 percent. Buoyed by that success we have now decided to offer cloud services from local...
Microsoft is hosting a media event tomorrow in New Delhi, where the Redmond-based giant is scheduled to unveil the Lumia 830. While no details were provided as to whether the Lumia 730 will also be announced at the event, a tweet from Nokia India today suggests that an official launch for the selfie-focused device may be on the cards after all. If only life was a little wider! Hmmm...