Flipkart has launched a new store under its own private label. Dubbed as Flipkart SmartBuy, the store will retail electronic accessories and home plastic products. Continue reading “Flipkart launches its own accessories store ‘SmartBuy’”
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Apple looking forward for DIPP approval to open stores in India
Apple has been striving for a long time to open its retail stores in India. The iPhone and iPad maker has filed a proposal with the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) to open its own branded stores in the country, according to a report from the Economic Times.
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World’s first Microsoft Priority Store opened in India
Microsoft has begun the transition of Nokia branded stores to Microsoft ones. The world’s first Microsoft Priority Reseller Store was opened today at Ambience Mall in Gurgaon, India by Mr Chris Weber (Corporate VP, Mobile Device Sales at Microsoft).
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GTA San Andreas makes its way onto Windows Phone with a select few supported devices
Grand Theft Auto is possibly one of the most controversial yet celebrated game franchises in the history of gamerkind. The company behind the series, Rockstar games, started releasing, or letting others port its games over to mobile platforms like iOS and Android. GTA III and Vice City released on both the platforms while availability still evaded the third ecosystem – Windows Phone. But when the company announced San Andreas for mobile, Windows Phone was surprisingly in the mix of platforms supported. Keeping up that promise, the company, through Wardrum studios which developed the iOS and Android versions, has made the game available on the Windows Phone store. However, the game is listed to support only a select few devices at the moment and costs a cool 6.99 USD. Head past the break for more details, and here is a gameplay video of us playing GTA San Andreas on a mobile platform –
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Microsoft to merge Windows Phone and Windows 8 app stores
At a company meeting today, Microsoft evidently let out news that the Windows Phone Store and Windows Store will be merged into a single app store. Terry Myserson who heads the operating systems group confirmed the news at an internal meeting. First reported by The Verge and confirmed by our own sources, Myserson confirmed that the changes will appear over the next few releases of Windows and Windows Phone. The next major update for Windows is expected later this year called Windows 8.1. A similar update for Windows Phone called Windows Phone 8.1 will follow it.
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Google Nexus 4 Gets a 25% Price Drop
Google has just announced that it has dropped the price of the Nexus 4 by 25%. The 8GB version is now available at a price of 199 US$ while the 16GB will cost you 249 US$.
HTC opens its first ‘concept store’ in Delhi
HTC yesterday opened its first concept store in South Extension, New Delhi in India to show off its top of the line handsets. The store places an emphasis on HTC’s audio and imaging capabilities by providing two distinct sections in the store.
It is possible for prospective customers to see a demo of technologies like medialink and try out accessories like Beats headphones in addition to the smartphones before buying them. Continue reading “HTC opens its first ‘concept store’ in Delhi”
Microsoft renames Windows Phone Marketplace to Windows Phone Store
As part of its rebranding and simplification efforts, Microsoft plans to rename Windows Phone Marketplace to Windows Phone Store on its smartphones. The new branding is expected to be rolled out with Windows Phone 7.8 on current devices and with Windows Phone 8 on next gen smartphones.
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Quick Look at the Samsung Mobile Brand Store in New Delhi
Samsung today launched its first flagship store at the extremely popular Select City Mall in New Delhi. The ‘Mobile Brand Store’ marks Samsung’s move into creating a unique retail experience for its consumers.
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Samsung opens first ‘Mobile Brand Store’ in New Delhi
Samsung today set up its first ‘Mobile Brand Store’ in New Delhi , India. Located in the popular Select City Mall , the store is spread over 1600 sq. ft. of retail space.
Samsung’s entire range of devices spread across price points from Rs.7350 to Rs 38,250 can be found at the store. The Mobile Brand Store will allow users to get a feel for the device and its features before having to purchase it. Continue reading “Samsung opens first ‘Mobile Brand Store’ in New Delhi”
Ovi Store gets renamed to Nokia Store
Nokia has already announced its intentions to move away from its ‘Ovi’ brand and instead focus on the name Nokia. After the shift from Ovi Maps to Nokia Maps , the next big change comes in the form of the Ovi Store.
WhatsApp Goes Temporarily Free For iPhone Users
Whats the best way to cross communicate between an Android , Symbian , Blackberry or iOS device ? Why its WhatsApp of course ! Widely regarded to be one of the best cross platform messenger services , it uses the phone’s data connection to transmit messages , photos , videos , audio and even engage in group chats.
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Micromax starts selling phones online ?
Micromax Mobile phones has revamped it’s website and we spotted a buy now link. You can now buy phones from the handset manufacturer directly online and the prices indicated include shipping.
Tata Docomo opens 2nd Dive-In Store at Hyderabad
GSM Operator TATA DOCOMO which is part of the Tata Teleservices group has opened its second ‘Dive In’ Store in Hyderabad. The TATA DOCOMO ‘Dive In’ Store is an autonomous exploration zone designed to enable an independent and singular user experience. TATA DOCOMO will be showcasing the rich world of Value Added Services at its ‘Dive In’ Stores, allowing visitors to explore the latest in telecom technology and gadgets.
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Nokia to close NewYork and Chicago Flagship stores in 2010
Nokia is in cost-cutting mode right now. After announcing closure of its London Flagship store Nokia USA has announced closure of its New York and Chicago flagship stores. This is sad news because I visited the London store only recently and the Chicago store last year. But in USA everything is so expensive in stores an most consumers prefer to order online. The prices of phones in the store were somewhat expensive. And this is a good move if this money is invested elsewhere Continue reading “Nokia to close NewYork and Chicago Flagship stores in 2010”