Harish Jonnalagadda is the Asia Editor at Android Central. A reformed hardware modder, he now spends his time writing about India's technology revolution. Previously, he used to ponder the meaning of life at IBM. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.
The Cricket World Cup is currently underway in Australia and New Zealand, and Indian carrier Reliance has announced today that it is partnering with Twitter to provide free access to the microblogging service to its customers for the duration of the event. If you're a Reliance subscriber, you can now browse the latest tweets from the Cricket World Cup on Twitter without incurring any...
Samsung is looking to increase its focus in India with the launch of three 4G-enabled devices that will go on sale in the region later this year. The new devices are slightly modified versions of existing products with LTE connectivity thrown in, and will be aimed at the entry-level segment. The new devices include the Galaxy Grand Prime 4G, the Galaxy Core Prime 4G and the Galaxy J1...
HTC announced consolidated financial results for Q4 2014, with the manufacturer able to post a profit for the first time in three years. As previously stated, HTC managed a net profit of NT$0.5 billion ($15.89 million) during the quarter. Year-on-year revenue for Q4 2014 increased by 12 percent to NT$47.9 billion ($1.5 billion), which was 14 percent better than what HTC managed in Q3...
An image of what is alleged to be Samsung's Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge has been leaked to CNET Korea. The publication mentioned that the leak came from a South Korean electronics distributor, with the image itself featuring a render of both the Galaxy S6 and a Note Edge-style variant of the device. The leftmost phone in the render is claimed to be the Galaxy S6, which looks like it...
In an internal memo sent out to employees, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo acknowledged the platform's ongoing problems with harassment and abuse as well as its inability to combat trolls. Costolo admitted that this behavior was a key factor in driving away core users from the platform, and that he would be taking an aggressive stance against trolls on Twitter. According to the internal...
Update: Motorola is running a similar bundle discount deal on its UK website from now until Feb. 14 as well. The deal will offer discounts on any Moto Maker-based smartphone, from £10 off a £100 purchase up to £75 off from a purchase of £500. Original story: Motorola is running a sale on select phones and accessories from now until February 14 that allows you to get a $100 discount...
It looks like Lenovo is set to unveil this year's flagship at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month. The device, which will reportedly be dubbed the Vibe Z3 Pro, is said to feature a 5.5-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 810, 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory. The leaked images highlight a metallic design, with what looks like a brushed metal band running across the length...
If you're looking to get an SD card or a USB drive, be sure to check out Amazon's Gold Box deal of the day, through which the retailer is offering heavy discounts on Sony's memory products. Here are all the SD and microSD cards on offer: Sony 16GB SDHC/SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 R40 Memory Card - $7.99 (down from $19.99) Sony 32GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 R40 Memory Card - $10.99 (down from $...
Samsung's decline of late has allowed Apple – which posted a stellar quarter in which it sold 74.5 million iPhones – to catch up to the South Korean manufacturer. According to data from market research firm Strategy Analytics, both Samsung and Apple control a global market share of 19.6 percent and are now tied for the title of the world's largest smartphone vendor. The numbers...
While there are a variety of endless runners available today, Subway Surfers was one of the first games that got the genre going. The game is updated on a regular basis, with every update bringing a different location and a new theme. This time around, it's Seoul, and although the game highlighted the city before, this update features a different theme. Here's what you're getting...
Acer has launched two Chromebooks targeted at the education segment. Available in 15-inch (C910) and 11.6-inch (C740) versions, the Chromebooks feature durable shells that can withstand up to 130 pounds of force and survive 18-inch drops without any damage. Both models also come with reinforced hinges, with the more portable C740 getting extended metal hinges that ensure the Chromebook...
HTC's upcoming One M9 may feature a design similar to its predecessor, if leaked images posted by French publication NowhereElse are any indication. The photos, which claim to highlight the front and back of the device, reveal a similar BoomSound front speaker arrangement, reduced bezels, shiny gold color and a squarish camera module with dual LED flash at the back. What's more, the...
Marriott is about to make your hotel stay much more rewarding. The hotel chain has confirmed to Bloomberg that it is testing a TV service that allows its guests to access streaming content from their own Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora accounts. The service is currently being trialled in eight hotels across the US. Customers can already access services like Netflix on their laptops...
Along with the launch of the Mi Note and the 2K display Mi Note Pro, Xiaomi also announced an Android media streaming box that is about the same size as your phone charger. Dubbed the Mi Box Mini, the latest streamer from Xiaomi features 282 integrated components, including a motherboard that's about one-third the size of an average credit card. In terms of hardware, the Mi Box Mini...
Xiaomi's latest device is called the Mi Note. Dubbed the "most epic flagship device of the year," the Mi Note comes with a slew of new features as the brand continues to maintain momentum in the smartphone segment. On offer is a 5.7-inch full-HD display, Snapdragon 801, 3 GB RAM, 13 MP camera with OIS and dual-SIM with dual LTE connectivity, all for just RMB 2,299 ($370). The phone...
Google is making it easy for Indian customers to find great deals on flights by launching its Flight Search feature in the country. The service, which was first launched in the US in 2012, lets customers access flight tariffs from a variety of airlines, and suggests the best fares based on the route selected. Interested users can head to Google Flights to avail the service. The...
Late last year, the FTC filed a lawsuit against AT&T, stating that the carrier was throttling data for users on unlimited plans, a practice that has allegedly been going on since 2011. AT&T is now looking to file a motion to dismiss the lawsuit by invoking the Tier II "common carrier" clause, which exempts the carrier from FTC's jurisdiction and places it under the purview of...
Samsung's not done launching mobiles this week. After launching the Galaxy E5 and E7 in India, the manufacturer has now announced the latest in the Galaxy Grand series, the Galaxy Grand Max, in South Korea. There's another device on offer as well in the form of the Galaxy A7, which is making its official debut in Malaysia. The Galaxy Grand Max comes with a quilt pattern at the back,...
After launching the Works with Nest initiative last year, Nest is announcing a slew of new partnerships that include Philips, LG, Insteon, Withings and more. The new integrations mean that your Nest thermostat will be able to communicate with a wider range of devices and services. Here's a list of all the services that now work with your Nest thermostat: August smart lock Automatic...
If you've been holding out on getting the Galaxy Alpha, best do it while you can, as a report out of South Korea suggests that Samsung is looking to discontinue production of the handset as soon as current inventory of materials runs out. ET News states that Samsung will instead by shifting focus to the mid- and entry-level segments with devices like the Galaxy A5. Samsung's plans...