Full blocking of mobile apps to harm users' constitutional rights: COAI to DoT

The mobile association has written back to the Telecom Department, which had sought the industry's views on technical measures which can be adopted for blocking mobile apps.

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Xiaomi launches POCO sub-brand to take on OnePlus, Samsung and Apple in premium segment

The executive said that the prices of flagship smartphones have gone past the $1000 mark, while the pace of innovation has slowed down.

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MediaTek brings 5G to centerstage to counter Qualcomm

Taiwanese chipset company that has started to work closely with the existing handset vendors worldwide including India, is expecting mobile devices tuned to the 3.5 Ghz frequency band, are on the way to hit market shelves by 2019.

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Telecom group red flags Internet blackouts in Rajasthan

The Vasundhara Raje-ruled state, according to the letter, is adversely impacting the Centre’s Digital India mission, and the frequent suspensions of Internet services were not warranted unless public safety was compromised.

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How Chinese apps are making inroads in Indian small towns

A slew of Chinese firms and entrepreneurs has quickly moved to launch mobile applications directly in India to capture the rapidly swelling next generation of internet users.

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Cognizant expands operations in Arizona, to add 500 jobs

The company opened a new 5000 sq foot office in the state, raising its total headcount up from the current 3000 people it employs there.

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Desi phone companies look for a high at the low-end

Lava was the only local brand which registered positive annual growth during the quarter ended June, driven by entry-level models, said analysts.

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