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The landlocked Himalayan country Nepal will soon set up the world’s highest free Wi-Fi zone at Mount Everest base camp in its area. Very soon the climbers will be able to tweet or live stream at the world’s highest mountain.

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Free Wi-Fi Promotes Not Just Tourism:

The decision was taken by Nepal Telecommunication Authority to promote tourism and provide easy flow of information during natural disasters. As per the first report, the Nepal Government is all set to provide free Wi-Fi zone at Lukla Everest Base camp and the Annapurna Base camp.

As per the revealed reports, the free Wi-Fi service will operate on the Okamura Model suggesting the usage of low-cost optical cable for high-speed internet services. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Digambar Jha, Chairman, Nepal Telecommunication Authority, said: “In the initial phase, we will set up free Wi-Fi zones along the Lukla-EBC area and Annapurna trail. We will expand this service in other areas too”.

Also Read: Indian Railways to Make 300 Stations Wi-Fi Enabled by 2017 End

Life @ Mount Everest:

If you are not aware of the base camp, it is located in Nepal at an altitude of 5364 metres and is used by thousands of mountain climbers to ascent and descent. Trekkers typically rest at base camp for several days to adapt to high altitude in a short period of time. This reduces the risks and severity of altitude sickness.

By setting up free Wi-Fi zone at Mount Everest Base Camp, the Nepal government will achieve twin benefits. One it can increase tourism substantially and the other to prevent man-made damage during avalanches or earthquakes. This is to note a severe earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude struck Nepal and triggered an avalanche killing at least 19 people in its base camp.

Also Read: BSNL Partners with Tata Communication to Deploy 44 Million WiFi Hotspots Globally

India’s second largest telecom provider launched its Vodafone SuperNet 4G services in Mathura. In a statement, the company said that it would extend its 4G footprint to other major towns of Uttar Pradesh (West) by March 2017.

Vodafone India’s First Preference:

Currently, Vodafone SuperNet 4G services are available in Agra, Bareilly, Dehradun, Meerut and other 50 plus towns in Uttar Pradesh (West) telecom circle. The telecom operator is giving first preference to cultural, educational and tourism hubs. Vodafone has concrete plans to set up its 4G services across all the corners of the telecom circle by this March end.

Also Read: Vodafone Red 499 Postpaid Plan Offers Unlimited Voice Calling and 3GB 4G Data

With this high-speed 4G network, Vodafone subscribers can now enjoy 4G data speed across all the range of smart devices including smartphone, Mi-Fi, and dongles. One can enjoy buffer-free access to High Definition videos and even have 2-way video calls for a complete experience.

Addressing the launch of SuperNet 4G services in Mathura, Mr. Dilip Kumar Ganta, Business Head – UP (West) & Uttarakhand, Vodafone India, said: “UP West & Uttarakhand is a key market for Vodafone India and as one of the leading telecom service provider in the region, we have a lot to offer to our over 11.3 million customers. Beginning with Dehradun, Haridwar, Aligarh, we are now launching 4G services in Mathura, we will shortly expand the Vodafone SuperNetTM 4G service across the entire circle in a phased manner. We invite our data savvy customers in the city to make the most of the bonanza of special benefits being offered to enjoy the best mobile internet experience.”

Vodafone SuperNet 4G – PAN India Roll Out:

Vodafone India is committed to launching its SuperNet 4G services in Uttarakhand and UP (West) along with its rest of India roll out plan. Starting from Kerala, the teleco has gained a good advantage of rolling out 4G services across India with a prominent presence in metros. If the reports are to be believed, Vodafone India will shortly launch 4G services in Goa and Chennai too.

Also Read: Vodafone India Rolls Out SuperNet 4G in Uttar Pradesh (West) Circle

India’s third-largest telecom network Idea Cellular launched its 4G services in Lucknow and Kanpur. As per reports, the company will cover all the major towns of UP (East) telecom circle by March 2017.

Idea Cellular Aims at Uttar Pradesh (East) Circle:

Starting from Lucknow and Kanpur, Idea Cellular has announced its 4G roll out in a phased manner. As Varanasi and Allahabad are important tourist destinations, Idea Cellular will cover its 4G cloud within this month. More than 23 towns of UP (East) telecom circle will have Idea Cellular 4G coverage by March 2017.

Also Read: Idea Cellular to Launch Digital Idea Services to Counter Jio and Airtel

Announcing the launch of Idea Cellular 4G services, Mr. Anish Roy, COO-Corporate, Idea Cellular, said: “Idea has consistently invested in network expansion to become a pan-India wireless broadband operator, readying our 200 million customers for the Digital era. Over the last one year, Idea has more than doubled its mobile broadband network on 3G/4G platform, and now covers over 50% of India’s population.”

Idea-Vodafone Proposed Merger:

Idea Cellular has about 1 crore customers in Uttar Pradesh (East) telecom circle. With the deployment of 4G services, Idea Cellular subscribers can now enjoy high-speed internet for Digital Idea apps. This is to recap that Digital Idea is a suite of 3 entertainment apps namely Idea Music Lounge, Idea Movie Club and Idea Game Spark.

As per the new initiative, Idea Cellular will also expand its digital services into cloud storage, digital payments and digital communication etc. Currently, Idea Cellular network spans 100,000 towns and villages across India with a customer base of 191 million users. With the recent Idea-Vodafone India proposed merger news, it would create a better customer market share and value for its shareholders.

Also Read: Idea Cellular to Offer Hourly Unlimited 4G/3G Data Pack at ₹22

The state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has further lowered its mobile internet tariff rates to counter Reliance Jio freebies. As per a new promotional pack, the BSNL subscriber will get 2GB of 3G mobile data at ₹78 with 5 days validity period. Earlier, only 1GB of mobile data was offered with Data STV 78.

BSNL’s Double Data Benefit:

The new special plan will be available PAN India starting February 6th until next 90 days. Without paying any additional amount, the subscribers will get double data benefit. Apart from the special ₹78 data STV, BSNL has also revised its data pack offers. Data STV 291 plan that used to offer 2.2GB data will now offer 8GB of mobile data with a validity of 28 days.

Also Read: BSNL Offers Unlimited Voice Calls at ₹26 for 26 Hours Up to 31st March

Commenting on these super affordable rates, Mr RK Mittal, Board Director for Consumer Mobility, BSNL said: “We are committed to providing affordable mobile services for all segments of the prepaid mobile customers. These offers will be valid from February 6, 2017, on Pan India basis.

With the entry of Reliance Jio, the private telecom operators have cut down the cost of per GB of mobile data to as low as ₹50. The state-run telecom company has further slashed the data rate to ₹36 per GB. Incidentally, BSNL is offering one of the lowest tariffs in the telecom industry. Hope these new special offers delight its 20.39 million subscribers across the country.

Revised Tariffs of BSNL Data STV’s:

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Pune-based smartphone maker Swipe Technologies has launched another budget smartphone in its Elite series. The new Swipe Elite Power is a power-packed 4G VoLTE handset in terms of battery. The smartphone comes with a price tag of ₹6999 and is available for sale through online portal Flipkart from tomorrow i.e. January 31.

Also Read: Xolo Era 2X with 4G VoLTE Support Launched Starting at ₹6666

Addressing the launch of the latest Elite handset, Mr Ajay Yadav, VP – Mobiles, Flipkart, said: “Our exclusive association with Swipe brings the latest ELITE Power to our customers at an extremely affordable price. With the leading position in the smartphones market, Flipkart is focusing on widening the portfolio from premium to budget smartphones, thereby catering to a wide spectrum of customers”.

Swipe Elite Power Specifications:

Regarding specifications, Swipe Elite Power has a stylish metal unibody design and sports a 5.5-inch HD IPS display screen with 1280x720 pixel resolution. Powered by a quad-core 1.1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset and Adreno 304 GPU, Swipe Elite Power has a mere 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM but further expandable up to 32GB via microSD card slot.

Optics wise, Swipe Elite Power features an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash functionality and 5-megapixel secondary camera for selfies. Moreover, the handset has a fingerprint sensor on its back. The smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. It offers 15 hours of 3G talk time or 13 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi network mode with its mammoth 4000mAh battery.

Facing Tough Competition:

Connectivity wise, Swipe Elite Power has a hybrid dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE enabled, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack etc. The company has made the handset in two colours, one in Champagne Gold and the other Space Grey colour options. At this ₹6999, Swipe Elite Power will face tough odds against the popular Redmi 3S and Lenovo Vibe K5 smartphones.

Also Read: Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 4 in India Starting at ₹9999

@Dipika–Menon

It’s quite happy to see Telenor expanding its 4G footprint. I just want to convey that Telenor India has added one more reason to pick its 4G SIM in Hyderabad.

As per the latest offer, the company is offering unlimited 4G for 60 days if the user is switching to their 4G network. Wow! What an offer!

I wish I could grab this offer. I’m really missing it for not being a Hyderabadi.

Parking availability, the much-awaited feature, will soon be embedded in the mapping and navigation app of Google Maps. Offering information about the parking availability is a valuable addition to the Google Maps. It will definitely ease driver’s anxiety on the road whether he can know the parking difficulty at the driving destination.

The Most Sought After Feature:

According to a report, the Internet search giant has been testing the new feature on Google Maps v9.44 beta release. Apart from displaying the driving time, the navigation app will also alert the user of parking difficulty at the destination by displaying “P” symbol on the map area.

Google Maps P - Parking Availability:

Though the feature is in a testing phase, it will reportedly display three levels of parking difficulty as easy, medium and limited. For easy and medium parking difficulty, the P icon will be in blue colour. If the parking difficulty is limited, then the icon will turn red in colour.

Also Read: Google Developing New OS Called Fuchsia, Runs on All Devices

Mera Number Kab Aayega!

Currently, the parking space availability feature is only limited to the United States. It is surely a major disappointment as the users of other countries including India has to wait for a while.

The country’s second largest telecom service provider Vodafone India has extended its 4G SuperNet services in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana. The industrial city known for a cluster of plywood units is now in the maps of Vodafone 4G.

Yamuna Nagar & Beyond:

The Vodafone India subscribers can access high-speed mobile internet on a wide range of smart devices including Mi-Fi, dongles, and 4G smartphones. With the launch of 4G SuperNet services in Yamuna Nagar, Vodafone India will make its 4G presence felt in the state of Haryana. As per the company, SuperNet 4G services will be extended to all the major towns of Haryana by March 2017.

Also Read: Vodafone Rolls Out 4G SuperNet Services in Ambala

Addressing the launch of SuperNet 4G services, Mr. Mohit Narru, Business Head, Vodafone India, said: “Haryana is a strong leadership market for Vodafone India and as the leading telecom service provider, our over 5.8 million customers have a lot to look forward to.”

The telco has announced a free upgrade to 4G SIM along with a host of launch offers. Every 4G SIM upgrade will be entitled to get a free 2GB of high-speed 4G mobile data. The subscribers can start using 4G data packs as low as 12 with ₹45MB benefit.

Plan for Growth - Vodafone 4G Expansion:

As a part of extending its 4G coverage, Vodafone has concrete plans to provide SuperNet 4G services across 2400 towns in the country. Starting from Kerala, Vodafone India has been successfully rolling out 4G services in 17 circles making it contribute over 90% of Vodafone India’s data revenues.

Also Read: Vodafone Rolls Out 4G Service in Rewari District of Haryana

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, OPPO Electronics Corp, has partnered with Vodafone India to provide additional 9GB of data for free on a recharge of 1GB or above pack. As per the offer, all the new OPPO F1s smartphone users will get extra 9GB of 2G/3G/4G data for free on a recharge of 1GB data pack on Vodafone India network.

OPPO F1s - Vodafone India Partnership:

This OPPO – Vodafone India extra 9GB data can also be claimed on Vodafone postpaid subscribers with a plan of 1GB and above. All the Vodafone subscribers can avail this offer on the purchase of OPPO F1s smartphone till March 31, 2017. However, there is a maximum limit of 3 times on recharging with this extra 9GB benefit.

Addressing on the partnership with Vodafone India, Mr. Will Yang, Brand Director, OPPO India, said: “OPPO has always invested in offering its consumers the best experience. We believe that this cooperation is a value-add to reach out to more consumers and give them a better experience.”

Extra 9GB Data on Vodafone India:

This is to be noted that OPPO-Vodafone Extra 9GB offer is valid only the circles where Vodafone India has the requisite 3G and 4G licenses including Assam, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Kolkata, Punjab, Maharashtra, Mumbai, North East states, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh(East), Uttar Pradesh (West), and West Bengal only.

OPPO F1s is a camera centric smartphone to shoot splendid selfies. The 5.5-inch LCD display has got a MediaTek MT6750 processor coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The OPPO F1s has a 13-megapixel rear unit with PDAF and 16-megapixel to take impressive selfies. Backed by a 3075mAh battery, it runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS along with 4G VoLTE support.

Agra, the city of Taj Mahal, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, gets Vodafone SuperNet 4G services. The land of three UNESCO World Heritage sites is now on the map of Vodafone 4G coverage.

Vodafone 4G Now in the City of Taj!

The subscribers of Vodafone India in this historic city can now enjoy SuperNet 4G via a wide range of compatible devices including smartphones, Mi-Fi, and dongles. One can now enjoy seamless HD streaming and 2-way video calling facility on the Vodafone network.

Addressing the launch, Mr. Dilip Kumar Ganta, Business Head - UP (West) & Uttarakhand, Vodafone India, said: “UP West and Uttarakhand is a key market for Vodafone India and as one of the leading telecom service providers are over 11.3 million customers in the circle have a lot to look forward to. Beginning with Dehradun, Haridwar, Aligarh and now Agra, we will shortly expand the Vodafone SuperNet 4G service across the entire circle in a phased manner.”

22GB of Vodafone 4G Data at ₹999:

The telecom network service provider has announced a host of 4G launch offers starting from free 4G SIM upgrade coupled with free 2G of 4G data. The data savvy customers in the city can access 22GB of 4G data at ₹999. Moreover, the purchase of 1GB of 4G data pack makes the customers enjoy four times the 4G data. By sending an SMS to 199, the subscribers can check the 4G compatibility of their SIMs/handsets from the comfort of their homes.

Furthermore, the India’s number two telecom network is providing 3-month free access to Vodafone Play app. Non-stop entertainment! The company is planning to expand its 4G footprint to 2400 towns across the country by the end of March 2017.

India’s number two telecom operator, Vodafone India, has rolled out SuperNet 4G services in Uttar Pradesh (West) circle. With this launch, the Vodafone subscribers in Aligarh, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Nainital can access 4G SuperNet services on a wide range of devices including smartphones, Mi-Fi, and dongles.

Addressing the launch, Mr. Suresh Kumar, Operations Director, Vodafone India, said: As a steadfast partner to Digital India, we are delighted to launch Vodafone SuperNet 4G in Uttarakhand and UP (West). 4G has the potential to revolutionize the mobile experience through powerful innovation that impacts how we work and live.”

Vodafone 4G in UP (West) and Uttarakhand:

As most of the Uttar Pradesh (West) telecom circle houses the high-flying tourism hub, Vodafone 4G launch will be a big advantage to data savvy customers. The telecom company is now uniquely positioned to offer 2G, 3G, and 4G services in UP (West) and Uttaranchal circle. It has been a key market for Vodafone India with over 11.4 million customers in the circle.

Commenting on the launch of SuperNet 4G services, Mr. Dilip Kumar Ganta, Business Head – UP (West) circle, Vodafone India, said: “Beginning with Dehradun, Haridwar and Aligarh, the capital city, tourism hub and Educational center respectively, we will shortly expand the Vodafone SuperNet 4G service across the entire circle in a phased manner.”

Furthermore, Vodafone India has launched many inaugural upgrade offers. The subscribers can enjoy 2GB of 4G data on their free upgrade to 4G SIM. Just send an SMS to 199 and check SIM/phone 4G compatibility. Post free 2GB of 4G usage, the users can avail data packs starting at ₹8 for 30MB.

SuperNet 4G Coverage Gets Better:

The Vodafone India is also providing free 3-month access to unlimited entertainment via Vodafone Play where one can enjoy the best mobile internet experience through SuperNet 4G. As per the latest report, Vodafone India is making concrete plans to extend its 4G coverage to 2400 towns across the country by March 2017.

@Dipika–Menon

That’s a BIG news for mobile phone users. Instead of 14.5% VAT, now one needs to pay only 5% VAT on the purchases of cell phones.

Definitely, it’s a welcome move to pass the amendment bill of Telangana VAT Act in the state Assembly. Currently, the mobile purchases are being diverted to the firms registered in AP as the neighboring state levies 5% VAT on the cell phone items.

Reliance Retail expanded its LYF brand portfolio by adding another VoLTE smartphone. The new handset is labeled as LYF Water 3 and is bundled with the Reliance Jio Happy New Year Offer valid till March 31, 2017. The smartphone comes only in Silver color and will be online exclusive to Flipkart portal.

LYF Water 3 Specifications:

Currently, Reliance Retail markets LYF smartphones under four categories namely Earth, Water, Wind, and Flame. Specs wise, the latest LYF Water 3 handset sports a 5.5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixel resolution. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm MSM8939 processor clocked at 1.5Ghz paired with Adreno A405 3D GPU and 2GB RAM, the smartphone packs 16GB internal storage space and can be expandable double via microSD card.

Optics-wise, the LYF Water 3 smartphone features a 13-megapixel rear camera with flash and 5-megapixel front snapper for selfies. Packed with a 3000mAh battery, the company claims to offer 6 hours of talk time and 8 hours of HD video playback time. The smartphone runs on the older Android 5.0 Lollipop OS but supports all connectivity options like dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB etc.

What’s Your Opinion?

Though the company claims that it offers dual-SIM 4G connectivity, only one SIM supports 4G VoLTE and the other 2G network. LFY branded phones come up with 2 years warranty including 1 year extended warranty benefit from LYFCARE. Placed in the budget smartphone category, the handset will receive stiff competition from Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Coolpad Note 3 Lite that costs under 7K.

The state-run telecom network operator has announced that it will offer 0.75% discount to its subscribers on online payment of bills till March 31, 2017. The offer was made public by Telecom Minister Mr. Manoj Sinha. This announcement will definitely encourage digital transactions.

As per the statement issued by the government-run telecom company, “BSNL, in line with the Government’s vision of making India cashless, requests its esteemed customers to join BSNL in our walk towards a cashless society.”

0.75% Discount to Push Digital Payments:

The Minister for State (Information Technology and Communications) declared that 0.75% discount or incentive would be offered on online payments of bills. The subscribers can pay their bills online through BSNL portal or BSNL mobile app to avail 0.75% discount till March 31, 2017.

It is to be noted that this 0.75% incentive will be calculated on the total bill excluding Service Tax. All the bill payments related to BSNL including landline, Broadband, GSM prepaid recharges and postpaid connections would be eligible for the discount. In the case of postpaid subscribers, the discount would be reflected in their next bill.

The Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Gionee launched the P7 smartphone at ₹9,999. The new phone from Gionee comes in Latte Gold, Grey and White colors and will be available for sale via both online and brick-and-motor shops across India. This budget friendly smartphone sports metal edges and a glass back with a ribbed pattern on it.

Gionee P7 Specifications:

Regarding the specifications, Gionee P7 is a true successor to the P7 Max. It features a 5-inch HD IPS display (720x1280 pixels). Under the hood, it houses 1.3GHz quad-core processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM, 16GB onboard storage expandable up to 128GB via microSD card. The Gionee P7 will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and the company’s own Amigo 3.2 OS on top of it.

As for the optics, it features an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel selfie front camera with a screen flash feature to deliver the best in low-light conditions. Backed by 2300mAh battery unit, Gionee P7 claims to deliver 259 hours of standby time and up to 23 hours of talk time. Connectivity wise, Gionee P7 supports dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB port, FM Radio but lacks much-needed fingerprint scanner.

Commenting on the launch of Gionee P7 smartphone, Mrs. Deepika Singh, Director - Marketing Communications, Gionee India, said: “Our latest smartphone Gionee P7 is a figure of strength and performance. It is designed to offer next generation experience to our customers.”

What’s Your Opinion?

As disclosed earlier, Gionee P7 lacks fingerprint scanner which is a primary feature in all 10K smartphones. Moreover, the 2300mAh battery is also a big negative sign to compete with the smartphones under the same price range. Every budget smartphone under 10K price range has made it mandatory to offer decent specs. If promoted well, Gionee P7 offline availability can save it to a certain extent.

Re: Moto M with 4GB RAM and Helio P15 Chipset Coming to India Soon

After a fortnight, Lenovo India has finally launched Moto M in the Indian market. Moto M is the first Motorola smartphone with full metal body and will be available in two variants – 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage. Starting from December 14th midnight, both the variants of Moto M will be available exclusively on e-commerce portal Flipkart. The base variant and premium model will cost ₹15,999 and ₹17,999 respectively and comes in Gold and Silver colors.

Motorola Moto M Specifications:

As reported, Moto M has an all-metal body finish with 5.5-inch full HD IPS display 2.5D curved glass and ultra-fast fingerprint sensor. Powered by 2.2 GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P15 chipset and coupled by 3GB RAM with 32GB storage space in base variant and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage space in the premium model, this water resistant handset is backed by a decent 3050mAh battery.

Both the Moto M models sport 16-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front camera for selfies. The smartphone runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system, supports dual SIM, 4G VoLTE connectivity and has Dolby Atmos technology for rich media experience. Though the new Moto M has all the decent specs, it isn’t compatible with the Moto Mod external accessories.

Motorola Moto M Launch Offers:

As a launch offer, the customers can avail flat ₹1,000 discount with Citibank credit card. Moreover, Flipkart has announced an exchange offer of up to ₹2,000 on old smartphone and an attractive EMI starting at ₹776 per month. Lenovo India has announced ₹1,000 off on the purchase of Moto Pulse 2 Headset along with Moto M smartphone.

Lenovo is all set to launch its affordable Lenovo Phab 2 smartphone in India. Though there is no official confirmation on the exact launch date, it is believed to be in this week yet again on December 6th through its exclusive partner Flipkart. The upcoming handset will be available in Gunmetal Grey and Champagne Gold colors with a non-removable 4050mAh battery making it long-lasting for more than a day of usage.

Lenovo Phab 2 Specifications:

The Lenovo Phab 2 sports a 6.4-inch HD display (1280x720 pixels) and is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT8735 chipset, 3GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage expandable up to 128GB via microSDcard. There’s a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies.

Regarding connectivity, the Lenovo Phab 2 supports dual hybrid SIM slot of 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, microUSB 2.0 port etc. The handset runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Vibe UI skin on top. Given the specifications and comparing it with Lenovo Phab 2 Plus, the upcoming Lenovo Phab2 can retail at ₹12,999.

What’s Your Take?

Going by the specs, Lenovo Phab 2 sports a modest HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Lenovo marketing department is busy that it is launching a new device each week. Instead, it should streamline and help customers track of Lenovo’s models for better grip. If there is no bigger price margin, then Lenovo Phab 2 Plus could be a decent buy. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Lenovo Phab 2 in India.

India’s largest Direct to Home television operator Dish TV has added three new regional HD channels to its HD bouquet. The newly added HD channels are Zee Marathi HD, Zee Bangla HD, and Colors Marathi HD. Apart from this, Dish TV also announced the launch of HD sachets where subscribers can select HD sachets as per their choice at a competitive price of ₹75.

This is a clear attempt to rope in more regional HD viewers and strengthen its presence for maximum entertainment. Now, the total count of HD channels on Dish TV rose from 56 to 59. The Dish TV subscribers can have a free preview of these HD channels until 28th December 2016. As per the information, the channel number to access Zee Marathi HD, Zee Bangla HD, and Colors Marathi HD are 70, 73 and 71 respectively.

Encourage HD TV Viewing:

Addressing the launch of HD channels, Mr. Arun Kapoor, CEO, Dish TV India, said, “DishTV has always taken the lead in enhancing the value proposition and believes in providing the maximum and the best in entertainment to its subscribers. Our endeavor is to increase affinity with our audiences by providing them the choice of content they would like to watch.”

With an impressive array of regional HD channels, Dish TV encourages regional language subscribers to opt for HD TV viewing. The addition of 3 new regional HD channels is aimed to strengthen its HD space in all the regions. Being Asia’s largest DTH brand, Dish TV provides more than 575+ channels and services to about 15.1 million subscribers across the country.

In order to expand its presence in India, the Taiwanese smartphone maker ASUS will kickstart the local manufacturing of Zenfone 3 Max in India. As per the latest information, ASUS will manufacture Zenfone 3 Max at its manufacturing facility in Daman from December 2016.

Make in India Initiative:

Currently, ASUS has around 2% market share of the smartphone market in the country and it aims to increase it to 5% and be among the top four by the end of the next year. Highlighting the decision of manufacturing, Mr. Peter Chang, Regional Head – South Asia & Country Manager – System Business Group, ASUS India, said; “Besides our headquarters in Taiwan, India is the most important market for us and we are constantly looking to strengthen our presence and operations in the country.”

The Indian Government’s focus on ‘Make in India’ will bring the cutting edge products of International companies at an economical price. Starting with ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser, the smartphone maker has locally manufactured Zenfone Go last year in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. And Zenfone 3 Max will be the third smartphone to be locally manufactured in Daman district in the union territory of Daman & Diu, India.

ASUS Zenfone 3 Max Specifications:

To recap, ASUS ZenFone 3 Max comes in two variants - 5.5-inch (ZC553KL) and 5.2-inch (ZC520TL) and sports 16MP/8MP and 13MP/5MP rear+front cameras, respectively. Powered by Snapdragon 430 64-bit processor and Adreno 505 graphics processor is aimed at hard-core gamers. The larger one is expandable up to 128GB and the other one up to 32GB via microSD card.

Based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system, ASUS Zenfone 3 Max supports 4G LTE connectivity and is backed by innovative battery technology using the 4,100mAh battery. ASUS Zenfone 3 Max comes in 3 color variants including Gold, Sand Gold, and Silver. The handsets are available for sale at online and offline outlets at ₹17,999 and ₹12,999 respectively.

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Motorola is going to launch its Moto M smartphone in India. The company released a teaser on its Twitter account with a blurry image and a tagline “Something different is coming your way. Stay tuned to know more.” The handset was announced in China about three weeks ago for 1999 Yuan in Gold and Silver color variants and could be priced under ₹20K for Indian markets.

Moto M Specifications:

Spec wise, Moto M sports a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p super AMOLED screen and powered by 2.2 GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P15 chipset, 4GB RAM and a Mali T860MP2 GPU. There’s a 32GB internal space and expandable up to 128GB via microSD card. Optics wise, it sports 16-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front camera for selfies. Backed by a 3050mAh battery with Turbo-charging support via USB-C port, the handset provides a decent power that can last 2 days easily.

Though everyone was expecting Nougat for the latest Moto M but sadly Motorola still packed it on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The smartphone supports new generation 4G VoLTE connectivity and is equipped with Dolby Atmos technology for bringing the thrilling home theater experience.

We’ll keep you updated, so stay tuned.