Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has made its first investment in India today by leading a funding of $25 million in Hungama Digital Media Entertainment. The funding round included other existing investors like Intel Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. Continue reading “Xiaomi leads $25 million funding in Hungama”
Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, one of the largest digital entertainment company, and Gameshastra, India’s largest game studio has announced a joint venture to bring localized games that are engaging and addictive. This joint venture with Gameshastra would bring exclusive games across various genres such as Bollywood, celebrities, sports, and lifestyle, in console gaming and games for the iOS and Android platforms. Continue reading “Hungama and Gameshastra tie up to bring localized games for Android and iOS devices”
As of now it is extremely tedious to upgrade the VAS content on your mobile phone via the Internet. Upgrading your cell phone in an instant is now possible as you shop in a mall, sip your favourite drink, or just walk into a mobile kiosk. With the growing retail wave, VAS providers can wipe off the hassles with GPRS and connectivity.Mobile content providers are tying up with phone stores for setting up the kiosks that allow customers to preview and purchase downloads such as ringtones, themes, wallpapers, games and music videos at prices ranging from Rs 15 to Rs 40.
The kiosks have two components: a digital touch screen, which has a user interface allowing the customers to choose from the list of options and a server which allows the transfer simply through Bluetooth, data cable or memory cards. Continue reading “Now Upgrade Your Phone While you Shop”
