Magzter Inc. which counts itself among the fastest growing digital magazine store and newsstand that is compliant with multiple platforms announced having secured $10 million in a series B funding. The latest round of funding is aimed at further consolidating their position as one of the largest operators in the field of digital magazine stores besides also venturing into … [Read more...] about Digital Magazine Store Magzter Gets $10 mn Series B Funding from Singapore Press Holdings
Microsoft Considering Waiving Windows RT and Windows Phone Licensing Fees
Microsoft is said to be actively exploring the idea of dropping license fees for its Windows RT and Windows Phone operating systems. This they hope will help device manufacturers to ward off the twin challenges posed by the Apple iOS on the one hand and Google Android on the other. The above is still being deliberated upon though seems to be the only way to keep Windows Phone … [Read more...] about Microsoft Considering Waiving Windows RT and Windows Phone Licensing Fees
LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Launched, Priced $349.99
Welcome to the first ever tablet to earn the Google Play Edition moniker, the LG G Pad 8.3. Those who have been craving for a relatively new tablet that offers the stock Android experience know where to head to. Price quoted is a quite competitive $349.99 and is already on sale in the US via the Google Play Store. For that amount of money, what you get is a new tablet running … [Read more...] about LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Launched, Priced $349.99
Nokia 8 Inch Tablet Rumors Gain Steam
Unconfirmed reports point out an 8 inch tablet from Nokia may be in the making for a release in the coming months. Sources maintain a limited number of the device, codenamed RX-115, were shipped by Indian importer Zouba to a testing center in Bangalore. Details are sketchy at the moment, though it is believed the tablet will feature a 8.3 inch full HD display and includes a … [Read more...] about Nokia 8 Inch Tablet Rumors Gain Steam
Apple’s “12 Days of Gifts” Now Open to US Residents
It's that time of the year again, time to celebrate Apple's annual "12 Days of Gifts" giveaway. This has been a regular feature in Apple's yearly calender, though surprisingly, the offer wasn't applicable in the US. That's all changed, and Apple fans in the US can now take part in the giveaway this year. Other regions that have been included are Japan, Canada, Europe, and a few … [Read more...] about Apple’s “12 Days of Gifts” Now Open to US Residents
Samsung, Philips Raided in EU on Suspicions of Indulging Unfair in Trade Practices
Some front line companies such as Samsung and Philips along with the biggest electronics retailer in Europe, Media Saturn, had to deal with unannounced guests from the European Commission. Neither of the companies divulged any details of the raid, though they did confirm their premises were subjected to scrutiny on suspicions of an unfair collusion to limit the sale of devices … [Read more...] about Samsung, Philips Raided in EU on Suspicions of Indulging Unfair in Trade Practices
Tesco Plans Hudl 2 in 2014, Aldi Offers Competing Lifetab Tablet at an Even Cheaper £80
None had expected the UK based supermarket chain Tesco to come up with a tablet offering of its own; and if that wasn't enough, the company has now stated they are planning a sequel for launch soon. All of it started with the Hudl, whose biggest feature has been its affordable price tag. Tesco is claiming the Hudl, which went on sale for £119 (roughly around 195 USD), sold in … [Read more...] about Tesco Plans Hudl 2 in 2014, Aldi Offers Competing Lifetab Tablet at an Even Cheaper £80
Apple App Store Now Boasts of Million Plus Live Apps
The US Apple App Store has crossed one important milestone, that of playing host to over a million live apps for the first time ever. The above feat has been achieved in around five years’ time since the app store first came into being in July 2008. Apple had announced its worldwide app store has made it past the million approved app mark almost a year ago though back then; … [Read more...] about Apple App Store Now Boasts of Million Plus Live Apps
Apple Barometer Reveals Record November Sales
Apple has just had a bumper November for sales, which saw demand for its products rise 19 to 20 percent month over month. This is much higher than the normal six percent increase in sales during Novembers over the past several years. Sales are usually robust during the month which marks the onset of the holiday shopping season, though demand for Apple products seems to be … [Read more...] about Apple Barometer Reveals Record November Sales
The Dual Screen YotaPhone: Not Quite The Magical Device it Promised to be
The YotaPhone breaks a lot of new ground with its dual display design, opening up a lot of new opportunities for users. With a regular LCD display on one side and an e-ink panel of equal size on the other, the YotaPhone could well be the ultimate smartphone device for many out there; well, theoretically at least. The device isn’t exactly cheap either, having already gone on … [Read more...] about The Dual Screen YotaPhone: Not Quite The Magical Device it Promised to be
The Coming of Age of Flexible Displays
There has been no dearth of prototypes of some form or the other showcasing displays exhibiting varying degrees of flexibility. However, it’s only now that bendable display technology seems to have matured enough to make the transition to a commercial entity. Both Samsung and LG have come up with smartphone which they claim to incorporate flexible displays. Of course Samsung … [Read more...] about The Coming of Age of Flexible Displays
Google Play Books Launches in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela
Google has embarked upon another major expansion drive, this time targeting the Latin American countries for making available its Google Play Book services. The five new countries that will now have access to Google Play Books include Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela. The last time we have seen Google expand its service was about a month ago when it’s Google Play … [Read more...] about Google Play Books Launches in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela