Aircel has partnered with D-Link to offer 3G data benefits to its customers across the country. The reverse bundling offer will enable customers to get 1 GB of free 3G data per month for a period of 3 months.

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The offer will be available for customers who activate an Aircel 3G SIM on D-Link data card namely ‘D-Link DWM-156’ and routers namely ‘D-Link DWR-512 and DWR-730’. The partnership is aimed at driving data growth in India by offering high-end 3G experience to the customers. To avail the benefits, customers need to make a total recharge of Rs 100 per month post activation; free 3G benefits will be over and above recharge benefits.

Aircel has entered into strategic partnerships with device manufacturers to launch bundled offers for customers across the country. Now, by joining hands with D-Link, Aircel has taken a giant stride in the data card and dongle space and aims to increase 3G penetration in the country.

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It is again that time of the year when the juggernauts of operating systems, iOS and Android put their best foot forward with their mini tablets. Google has launched the extremely high value for money Nexus 7 and Apple has launched the iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display. A lot many tablets are coming into the arena, thereby increasing options for the customers. We think it is time to compare a few and determine the best choices. Let us have a comparative look at the Apple iPad Mini 2 and the Google Nexus 7 (2013):

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 The dimensions of iPad Mini 2 are 135 x 200 x 7.5 mm and it weighs about 331 and 341 grams (Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + cellular variant, respectively). Where as, the dimensions of the Nexus 7 are 120 x 199 x 8.65 mm and it weighs approximately 290 grams and 299 grams (Wi-Fi only and 32 GB + mobile data variant, respectively). Both of them are pretty handy and none of them feels like a weight to carry around so it’s a tie.

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Sometime earlier this year, Mediatek introduced its octa core processor in which all the cores could work all together and now we have heard that Intex is ready to launch its true octa core processor equipped smartphone in the market. It will be first such Indian smartphone to enter the gadget arena. Let us have a quick look at some of the chief features and specifications of this highly awaited and unique smartphone:

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The Intex Octa Core smartphone will feature a capacitive HD IPS touch display of 6 inches that will offer a display resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. This smartphone will be about 7 mm thick and will have a bezel of 2.6 mm only.

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Qualcomm’s Toq Smartwatch will be available for end users starting Dec 2nd and will be priced at $349.99. The device has been positioned as a complement to your Android device.

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While Apple and Google are still expected to join the league sometime later this year or by mid 2014, Sony, Samsung and Qualcomm are the most important names in this race.

Features of Qualcomm Smartwatch Toq

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The STD and ISD calls will come down as TRAI started the process to make calling cards more friendly and attractive for end users. The objective of the consultation paper is to discuss the various issues related to revenue sharing arrangements for Intelligent Network Based Calling Card Services.

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This Consultation Paper provides the relevant background information and discusses the need and methodology to determine the charges to be paid by the National Long Distance Operator and International Long Distance Operator to the Access Providers for Calling Card Services. It invited comments on the subject by November 28 and counter-comments by December 6.

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Xolo is one of the most trusted and celebrated maker of smartphones in the Indian market. It is well known for quality products at affordable prices. The company has launched many new handsets in the market and they have been well received and appreciated by the consumers.

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News is that Xolo is now going to launch its third variant of Q1000 smartphone that has been named Xolo Q1000 Opus. This device will be released in the market somewhere later this month. Let us have a quick look at some of the key specifications and major features of the Xolo Q1000 Opus smartphone:

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As per our sources BSNL will be soon implementing “Re 1 BSNL Store” for its customers like how private operators like airtel has implemented to encash its subscribers by offering various value added services at one place. BSNL store will be both available on WAP and Desktop version which is a win win thing for end users.

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This clearly shows BSNL is not in a mood to compromise the competition be it voice, data or VAS services in competition with private service providers.

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In a move to increase its sales in the Indian market, Apple has now come up with a brand new scheme. We have heard that the company is going to offer a discount of Rs. 13,000 on its two smartphones, iPhone 5C and iPhone 4S, if the buyers will exchange their previous mobile sets of any other brand. This scheme comes with some terms and conditions. This marketing plan has been initiated along with Apple’s buy back scheme under which it accepts the buyer’s old iPhone models when the buyer wishes to purchase the iPhone 5C and iPhone 4S handsets.

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The brands and their respective handsets that will be accepted by Apple under this scheme have been enlisted as follows:

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