India Emerges as the Second Largest Smartphone Market passes the U.S.

Here’s one more title for India as it has surpassed the U.S. Earlier, India was at the third position and U.S. was standing at 2nd and China is at top.

As per the Counterpoint research, India is at second position in terms of active unique smartphone users, with the total base crossing 220 million users.

“India has inched past USA to become the second largest smartphone market in terms of active unique smartphone user base in the world , with the total base crossing 220 million users,” said Tarun Pathak, Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research. However he added that, “India still has a long way to go as the smartphone penetration of the total potential population is still below 30 per cent.”

Well, In India, sales of feature phones have declined and overall phones sales forecast is similar. Due to demand of more connected phones users are opting for smartphones. Also LTE trend is making pace in Indian market. Now a days every budget device is coming with LTE capability in it as major telecom operators have rolled out the 4G networks.

There’s a lot more of connectivity is required for the users as India is still lagging behind as  only 30% population is using smartphones. There’s a long way to go and we hope soon India will be catching China and connectivity will get boost in rural areas.

How do you see this ranking position? What do you think?

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Microsoft Acquires Swiftkey for $250 Million

Microsoft confirms the Swiftkey acquisition but price is not out in public. Through some sources and reports on all around the web the Microsoft acquires Swiftkey for $250 million.

 

“In this cloud-first, mobile-first world, SwiftKey’s technology aligns with our vision for more personal computing experiences that anticipate our needs versus responding to our commands, and directly supports our ambition to reinvent productivity by leveraging the intelligent cloud,” Harry Shum, EVP of technology and research, said in a blog post

Earlier SwiftKey announced a $17.5 million funding round in 2013. Investors include Accel Partners, Index Ventures, and Octopus Investments. The company started in 2008 and had offices in London, San Francisco, and Seoul. For a reminder SwiftKey is installed on 300 million mobile devices, and it supports 89 languages, according to the company’s website. OnePlus, Samsung, and Xiaomi have partnered with SwiftKey in the past.

Now tell us how you rate this Acquisition?

Microsoft Acquires Swiftkey for $250 Million

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Samsung confirms Galaxy S7 edge on their Official developer Website

As we all know that Samsung is gearing up for the launch of The Next Galaxy device on 21st February. We have little doubt on which device is going to launch and what will be its name but now all things are clear it will be Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Although their many rumors and leaks all around the web but names are not out earlier Officially.

Moreover, The page serves as an information portal for the different ways you can make use of the Edge displays on various Edge devices. Edge Single Plus display option can be used in the three distinctive ways namely the Quick access, Quick view and Quick control types.

In previous rumors and leaks Galaxy S7 edge will have Quad HD resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels. Additionally, the AnTuTu listing reveals that the SM-G935A Galaxy variation will sport a Snapdragon 820 chipset, an Adreno 530 GPU unit, as well as the lavish amount of 4GB of RAM. Along with these camera information is also reveled which is 12 MP on back and 5 MP on front.

You can go through all the rumors about Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.

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Valentine's Day Motorola Deals are out: Huge Savings On Moto Devices

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Valentine’s Day Motorola offers are applicable on Moto 360 2015 and the Moto G 2015 for £298 ($427), a discount of £80 from their combined retail price of £378 ($542).The deal is valid until 11:59PM, February 5.

Also you can save $75 off when you get your one-and-only Moto X Pure Edition in an exclusive design by Jonathan Adler. There are some conditions that you need to follow and only then you will be able to get the offer.

Here are some conditions you need to follow:

Offer valid through 10:59 a.m. CT on 2/16/16 or while supplies last. Moto G (3rd Gen.) and two Shells ($29.98 value) must be added to cart for discount to apply.

Offer valid through 10:59 a.m. CT on 2/16/16 or while supplies last. Moto 360 (2nd Gen.) in metal and leather band ($39.99 value) must be added to cart for discount to apply.

Offer valid for Moto X Pure Edition designed by Jonathan Adler only through 10:59 a.m. CT on 2/16/16. Discount applied at checkout. Moto X upgrades are available at an extra cost as stated in Moto Maker.

Valentine's Day Motorola Deals are out: Huge Savings On Moto Devices

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Whatsapp hits One Billion Active Users; Gmail also on the same peak

Here’s one more milestone for Whatsapp as they have touched one Billion active users. Whatsapp’s success story is not one day’s show they have consequently touched 200 Million, 700 Million and 900 Million subscribers.

Facebook’s WhatsApp messenger and Google’s Gmail have both crossed the 1 billion monthly active user milestone, meaning that one-seventh of the world’s population now uses them both. Whatsapp today posted on their blog that they have touched the 100 Billion Active users.

On the occasion Whatsapp said, “We are proud of this milestone, and we’re humbled by the extraordinary ways all of you have used WhatsApp. Whether it’s sharing vital information during natural disasters or health emergencies, finding a date, growing a small business, buying an engagement ring, or seeking a better life – we’re honored to be a small part of what people are doing to make their lives and the lives of those around them better.”

Last month, Whatsapp also suspended its renewal fee of $1. It does not means that Whatsapp is not earning they are earning and they are planning to monetize the Whatsapp in new way. As per the reports it seems that Whatsapp is testing tools that will allow users to use the service to communicate with businesses and organizations. Also, some Facebook integration is also coming soon as per reports.

On the other hand Alphabet Inc has also revealed that Gmail has also crossed 1 Billion active users. It’s a coincidence or something else but these stats are quite good.

Source: WhatsApp, Gmail (Twitter)

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ASUS ZenFone Zoom is Available in US for $399

Asus Zenfone Zoom[unlocked] a camera centric phone is available in US for $399. Earlier in January it is launched in India. It is among the most interesting android devices launched in CES 2015.

Asus Zenfone Zoom is powered with a quad-core 2.5 GHz Intel Atom Z3590 processor, the 5.5-inch phone costs $399 unlocked with 64GB internal storage. The smartphone is having  4GB RAM count, Full HD screen, and 3,000 mAh battery. Moreover, phone is having 13 MP rear camera with 3 x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom and 5 MP front camera.

With these kind of specs we think this Smartphone from Asus is quite affordable. It is available in US through B&H website for $399.

 

ASUS ZenFone Zoom is Available in US for $399

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Google Taking Apple Like Approach on Nexus Line

As per the report from the Information, it is said that Google is going to take Apple like approach on its Nexus lineup. Google has always given elite experience to the users of Nexus devices. This new report helps to visualise some upcoming policies from the Google side.

If the above said report is true, then guys having Nexus devices seems to get more out of Google. Also if anyone wants to own new Nexus device then you can without hiccup as Google is going to give you some more better experience on Nexus much more than as usual.

According to this new report, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has signaled to “colleagues and outsiders” that the company is planning on taking more control over the Nexus line, from hardware to software.

Earlier also we have hinted about the thing that Google might come up with hardware also along with Software in Nexus lineup as like of Pixel Tablet. In Pixel, Google built the hardware and software from top to bottom.

So we hope soon we are coming with some official good news in some upcoming months before Google IO 2016

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Xiaomi and Meizu Rolls to the United States Via US Mobile

Xiaomi and Meizu are finally ported to the United States with some of its high end devices at low prices via U.S Mobile. The cellular company which runs over the T-Mobile is the first one to rollout Xiaomi and Meizu devices to U.S.

Company has brought total of four devices from both companies at the prices from $120 to $220. Naming those devices: Meizu M2 Note, Xiaomi Redmi 2, Mi 3 and Mi 4i.

Ahmed Khattak, founder and CEO of US Mobile told PCMag:

“U.S. consumers have traditionally had to compromise to afford incredible devices. Now, with the launch of our marketplace, we are thrilled to offer complete range of exceptional smartphones for low monthly payments and to give our customers access to exceptional phones otherwise not available in the U.S.”

Further, U.S. Mobile has said that they will checkout more devices if they match with U.S. network bands from both the companies. So we expect some Xiaomi magic in the stateside.

Recently Xiaomi has ranked as largest smartphone manufacturer in China for the year of 2015. We hope this partnership will contribute to Xiaomi’s global sales.

How may of you are going to buy the Xiaomi Mi devices?

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Samsung Teases Galaxy S7 to launch on February 21 day before MWC 2016

Samsung’s press conference is scheduled for February 21 a day before MWC 2016 in Barcelona. So it is the date for the unveiling of the New flagship of the company Galaxy S7. Earlier last Samsung follows same strategy for teasing its flagship device Galaxy S6 in 2015.

Before this teasing video there are lots of rumors and reports for release date and other information regarding Galaxy S7 all around the web. you can read our articles below.

• Samsung Galaxy S7 Battery Can Host 17 Hours of Video Playback


• Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Hits Certification Agency


• Samsung Galaxy S7 AnTuTu Benchmarks Leak Shows Exynos 8890

Even in the Teaser clip Company clears that it will be The Next Galaxy flagship device which is to be unveiled a day before MWC 2016. Samsung has not clearly said that it will announce Galaxy S7 at Unpacked event which takes place on February 21, it is quite obvious that it is “The Next Galaxy”. What we do not know is whether there will also be other models being unveiled, like a Galaxy S7 edge or Galaxy S7 edge Plus.

Samsung press event will start on Sunday, February 21 (19:00 CET) in Barcelona, just a day before MWC 2016 officially kicks off.

Samsung Teases Galaxy S7 to launch on February 21 day before MWC 2016

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