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Mobile Number Portability set to come from October 31

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  When repeated requests don’t work, Indian telecom ministry has to resort to carrot and stick method. TRAI’s Chairman, JS Sharma has said that Mobile Number Portability (MNP) services will be implemented nationwide from October 31. What if it gets delayed just like previous times? Sharma says there will be no further delay because if […]

HTC to unveil something they “dreamt” on Sep 15

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  September is going to be a busy month for gadget lovers. HTC has just sent out invites to journalists and bloggers inviting to a special event for September 15. The invite doesn’t reveal much except it says to see what “HTC has dreamt.” So what could it be? Pocketlint who received the invitation speculates […]

Oracle sues Google over Android for infringing Java patents

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  Oracle has filed a lawsuit against Google because it’s open-source system is infringing Java-related patents. Oracle claims Android infringes seven of its patents because the OS’ stack integrates Java-based object-oriented application framework and core libraries. Oracle who bought Sun Microsystems early this year also alleges that due to the recruitment of former Sun Java […]

Google introduces Voice Actions and Chrome to Phone for Android

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  Google has announced two new products that will enhance functionality of your Android phone. First is the Voice Actions and as you’d expect is a voice app for Android. Voice Actions executes everything with voice commands, which includes emailing, calling, finding directions, playing music, browse the web and more. Though the concept is not […]

August 31: Blackberry services deadline by Indian Govt.

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  Indian government has set the deadline for Research in Motion to address Blackberry security issue. RIM has got till the end of this month or precisely till August 31 to come with a solution that will enable Indian security agency to monitor Blackberry messages or face disconnection. The Ministry of Home Affairs, security agency, […]

iOS 4.0.2 update available for iPhone and 3.2.2 for iPad

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  Apple has released a minor update of iOS for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The iOS 4.0.2 for iPhone and iPod touch and 3.2.2 for iPad patches the PDF exploit that is used by Jailbreakme. Although it’s a good thing from the security standpoint, updating to the latest iOS will render browser-based jailbreaking ineffective. […]

Dell Streak gets priced and dated for US customers

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  Dell has finally unveiled the price and release date of Streak for its US consumers. Starting tomorrow, users who have registered for pre-sale will be able to place an order for the Streak tablet whereas non-registered users will get it from Friday. The tablet however, is priced on the higher side as it goes […]

Samsung Captivate overclocked to 1.2GHz

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  If you think Captivate’s already speedy processor is slow, a modder has found a way to overclock the CPU. The new kernel overclocks the CPU to 1.2GHz and if the modder’s calculation is correct, Hummingbird has the potential to go up to 1.6GHz without any issues. Nonetheless, if you’re feeling brave enough to try […]

Now Indian Govt. wants to monitor 3G services

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  The Home Ministry has now expressed its national security concern over 3G service and has ordered all the operators to provide lawful interception of their 3G network before going public with the service. Although private operators are expected to roll out their 3G services early next year, this directive also includes government-owned BSNL and […]