Twitter has introduced a ‘lite’ version of its service aimed at users from emerging markets like India. Dubbed as Twitter Lite, the app weighs less than 1MB and works via a web browser instead of a standalone app. The app is designed to minimize data usage and load quickly on slower connections. Continue reading “Twitter rolls out Twitter Lite for emerging markets”
Facebook has launched Flash, a Snapchat style camera app that is aimed at emerging markets. Currently available only in Brazil, Flash allows you to add filters, masks, emojis, doodles and other such avataars to photos. Continue reading “Facebook Flash is a Snapchat clone designed for developing countries”
Facebook has rolled out ‘Lite’ app for Android smartphones. The app which uses less data connection is aimed at users living in emerging markets, as per a report from TechCrunch.
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As the spread of mobile increases, it makes you wonder about the fine line between what is perceived as luxury and necessity.
One mobile – Necessity
Two mobiles – Luxury
No Mobiles – Happiness
On 17th January 2009, the TDSAT (Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal) held a Seminar in Pune on the topic Disputes resolution in Telecom & Broadcast from where certain interesting facts about Mobile phones emerged.
**India has 374 million telephone lines
**Off this 336 million are Mobiles!
**336 million Mobiles are distributed amongst 250 million GSM and 36 million CDMA
**Around 10 million mobile lines are added every month Continue reading “Interesting facts about Mobile phones in India”
Nokia today launched 2 new phones for the budget-minded customers in the emerging markets like India and China. The Nokia 2600 Classic and Nokia 1209 are for budget-minded consumers and offer range of features and exchangeable covers. Nokia 2600 will be available in emerging markets in Q1 2008 and has started shipping from Nokia manufacturing facilities. Nokia 1209 will be made available in Q2 2008.
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