VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Fuchsia is laden with Google’s Material design found all over its Android and Chrome OS products. Every few months we hear a little bit more about Google’s not-so-secret Fuchsia operating system. The project is open source, and first became publicly available on GitHub in August 2016. We expect Google Fuchsia, when it finally comes out, to take over as Google’s singular, united operating system for phones, tablets and laptops. Fuchsia is a hybrid OS that is still very much in development. The entirety of Fuchsia OS is comprised of two distinct but connected user interfaces (UI): a phone-centric one codenamed ‘Armadillo’ and a traditional desktop UI known as ‘Capybara’ internally. It is expected that, Fuchsia is going to accomplish much of what Microsoft and Apple already have in Windows 10 and iOS-to-macOS Sierra Continuity, respectively, but in a very Google way. A report says, since Fuchsia OS was built from scratch and isn't based on Linux, like Android, there ...

TRANSSION Holdings, the leading mobile phone conglomerate in global emerging markets, continues to strengthen its foothold in the Indian market. According to a report on India’s Mobile Phone market for Q1 2018 by Counterpoint Research, TRANSSION has emerged as the fifth largest player in the mobile phone industry by capturing 4 percent market share in Q1, 2018.  Since the launch in April 2016 with itel, TRANSSION India has consistently increased its footprint in the Indian market. Aligned with its multi brand-strategy in India, the company has successfully launched 5 brands in India; itel, TECNO, Infinix, Spice and oraimo, catering to the unique needs of specific consumers in the year 2017. TRANSSION, has a robust pan-India presence with a deep distribution network of 1.05 lakh retailers and 3,000 plus channel partners, enabling the company to cater to the length and breadth of the country. TRANSSION will continue to expand and engage the channel better in 2018 as well. ...

Along with the alarming growth of the user base for Android-run handsets around the globe, it has also become the most vulnerable mobile OS. This is evident from the fact that many popular apps such as Dropbox, Snapchat and Uber have been hacked in recent times, according to Wegilant. The open nature of Android OS has given rise to Android Security Bugs, Loopholes and Vulnerabilities. Although Android has security features built into the operating system that significantly reduce the frequency and impact of application security issues, it still is a prime target for hackers. It has, today, grown so significant that many applications continue to face challenges pertaining to security. Recently, Google also stopped providing security updates for devices running on Android 4.3 Jellybean and earlier. Toshendra Sharma, Founder & CEO, Wegilant ,  commented,  “ There are around one billion Android users in the world and Android has targeted to take this figure to 1...

Microsoft has announced that its Word, Excel and Powerpoint will be available for free in Android based tablets. It also released an app for its popular Outlook email program to run on Apple’s iPhone and iPad, hoping to attract the millions of users familiar with Outlook from their work desktops. For almost three months Microsoft has been offering the test versions of the Office apps on Android but the announcement marks the availability of finished products from the online Google Play app store. It is a part of company’s strategy and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella attempts towrest back the initiative in the battle for mobile users, where Microsoft has fallen behind Apple and Google Inc. Nadella broke with decades of tradition last March by releasing a free, touch-friendly version of Office for Apple’s iPad, before such software was even available for Microsoft’s Windows devices.   See more at: http://www.varindia.com/free-microsoft-office-available-on-iphone...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   BBM -  the iconic mobile social network  - will begin rolling out for Android and iPhone customers around the world from September 21. Previously exclusive to BlackBerry smartphones(NASDAQ:BBRY) , BBM will be available as a free download in Google Play and the App StoreSM. Customers will be able to download BBM by visiting www.BBM.com from their smartphone browser. "BBM is a very engaging messaging service that is simple to use, easy to personalize and has an immediacy that is necessary for mobile communications. With more than a billion Android, iOS and BlackBerry smartphones in the market, and no dominant mobile messaging platform, this is absolutely the right time to bring BBM to Android and iPhone customers," said  Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice-President for BBM, BlackBerry. BBM will be available as a free download for Android smartphones running Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean (Android 4.x) beginni...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   California-based  Swipe Telecom  has introduced yet another Fablet with the features catering to the special needs of the Indian market. The  Swipe 9X  has sleek exteriors and is designed for one hand operation. The latest 4.7 inch Fablet comes with a HD Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen for effort-less interactivity. Powered with  Android Ice-Cream Sandwich  4.0 OS, Swipe 9X offers easy multitasking. With 1 GHz Dual Core Processor, users can experience the efficiency, performance and nice browsing speed. Swipe 9X supports calling through 3G Dual SIM that allows users to choose two different calling networks with enhanced connectivity. Weighing 149 grams, the sleek and thin Fablet 9X has Dual Camera 8 MP rear camera with flash and a 2 MP front facing camera. Priced at Rs. 8999, Swipe 9X offers a storage space of up to 32 GB via a Micro SD Card providing a lot of space to store music, movies, pictu...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   A surprising revelation has surfaced the tech terrain. According to the recent report, Apple(NYSE)  may have to pay a Brazilian company for the right to use the iPhone brand in Latin America's biggest country. It is reportedly said that  Brazil's Gradiente SA  started selling  Android smartphones  with the iPhone brand last week after winning the legal right to use the name in Brazil. Eugenio Staub, President at Gradiente has shared his views. He said, “ Apple  had not contacted his company even after knowing we were given the right to use the iPhone brand.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   HCL Learning has launched  MyEduWorld .  It is an interactive learning product from HCL that helps the child learn at his or her own pace at home or even while travelling. Apart from having school curriculum mapped digital content, the product is also equipped with quiz engine, educational applications, games, educational videos and eBooks that make self-paced learning an enjoyable experience both for a child and the parent. Considering increased acceptance of  Android-based tablets , PCs and laptops have wide usage today, MyEduWorld has been launched in two form factors - MyEduWorld-Tablet (Android based) priced at  INR9,999 and MyEduWorld–Drive priced INR1,999–2,699, for PCs and Laptops on Windows platform  which comes pre-loaded with content...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   D-Link has announced the rollout of  D-ViewCam  Mobile App for iOS and Android-based devices. This free app is an easy-to-use tool for managing a D-ViewCam Server installation or D-Link network video recorder and IP surveillance cameras from iPhone, iPad, or Android device. It works over 3G, LTE, and Wi-Fi connections, helping to identify intruders, detect shoplifting or other suspicious behaviour, or collect information for dispute resolution even when off site. D-ViewCam Mobile significantly enhances the value of integrated surveillance solutions from D-Link..... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Panasonic Toughbook  has introduced two new products from its product range of ruggedized mobile computing to the Indian market. The Company launched the ruggedized tablet - Toughpad FZ-A1 - and the Panasonic CF-AX2 is a Business Rugged Convertible Windows 8 Pro Ultrabook.   Panasonic Toughpad is a purpose-built Android-powered tablet, designed with enterprise-class security, long product life, and advanced device management in mind. The Toughpad FZ-A1 will allow healthcare services, pharmaceutical and construction companies as well as aviation and military sectors to realize the true potential of tablet computing without sacrificing security while delivering a high return on investment. Gunjan Sachdev, General Manager & National Business Head, Panasonic Toughbook India, said.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Analysis of mobile malware for Android OS by Kaspersky Lab experts in Q3 2012 has revealed that the most popular targets among cybercriminals were Android versions  2.3.6, or “Gingerbread”, and 4.0.4, also known as “Ice Cream Sandwich”. The rapid growth in the number of new mobile malicious programs for Android continued in the third quarter, prompting the specialists at Kaspersky Lab to identify the platform versions most frequently targeted by cybercriminals. Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread accounted for 28% of all blocked attempts to install malware, while the second most commonly attacked version was the new 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, which accounted for 22% of attempts. “Although Gingerbread was released back in September 2011, due to the segmentation of the Android device market it still remains one of the most popular versions, which, in turn, attracts increased interest from cybercriminals,” said Yuri Namestnikov, Senior...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Motorola  has introduced new Droid smartphones, viz. Droid Razr HD, Droid Razr Maxx and Razr M - all three running on Verizon's 4G LTE network and come pre-loaded with Google's Chrome Web browser. It is believed to be their first major product launch by the company since being acquired by Google. The new Droid smartphones are also equipped with Android 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich. Dennis Woodside, CEO,  Motorola , mentioned the handset maker as "the new  Motorola  Mobility..... more

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung  has recently introduced Phablet, the  Samsung  Galaxy Note II, at the IFA 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The company has also begun the pre-order of  Samsung  Galaxy Note II on Infibeam.com... more

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Bitdefender has announced the publication of its H1 2012 E-Threat Landscape Report, a comprehensive study of global malware, spam and phishing trends. According to the six-month study by Bitdefender labs, exploits, adware and spyware are the fastest-growing categories of malware, while exploits grew 10.76 from 20.8 per cent in the first half, and adware and spyware more than doubled. The report offers a comprehensive view of the spam and phishing landscape between January and June 2012. Although the spam count dropped nearly 5 per cent from the second half of 2011, it became more dangerous with the increase of malware-bundled attachments. "Cybercriminals seem to go have gone back to their origins in the first half of 2012, as their primary focus is direct financial gain. Adware and spyware bundles are more prominent than ever both on PCs and Android-powered smartphones. To cybercrooks, they represent easy money and a possi...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Sistema Shyam TeleServices under the MTS brand has launched three Android based smartphones - MTS MTag 351, MTS MTag 352 and MTS MTag 281. The new range is said to offer greater choice to CDMA smartphone customers. All three smartphones come with a pre-embedded ‘MTS TV’ application that is believed to allow users on the move access to Live TV with more than 100 channels. Users get access to almost 4.5 lakh applications and games from Google Play. The company is offering subscribers free access to MTS TV for one month from the date of activation. Leonid Musatov, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, MTS India said, “With the launch of these three smartphones we have brought four new Android smartphones in less than two months. MTS now offers a comprehensive range of Android smartphones for discerning, on-the-move, tech-savvy youth.” For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Champion Computers has launched the ‘Wtab 7.2’ - an Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) based tablet PC that runs on Cortex A8 1.5 Ghz processor and features 7” (17. 8cm) 5 point touch capacitive screen along with 512MB RAM and flash memory of 4GB expandable upto 32 GB and front MP camera. Kapil Wadhwa, MD, Champion Computers Pvt Ltd, said, “The market today is flooded with cheap tablets with questionable quality. Our strategy is not to launch the cheapest tablet but an affordable device with quality and superior performance that delights customers. A lot of tablets today face 3G dongle- tablet compatibility issues. Champion provides its own brand of dongles ‘WConnect’ which is 100 % compatible with the Wtab 7.2, making the life of customers convenient.” For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Geojit BNP Paribas in 2010 has launched its new version for Android OS. Geojit BNP Paribas' customers with an Android Operating System in their Mobiles / Tablets can download the Flip Me Android application to obtain multiple market watch views with real-time updates, configure and place orders for all Cash and Derivative segments of the stock exchanges and view the order book and trade book in an optimum security environment. It also offers portfolio information with real time updates and dynamic real time charts. An offline order facility is also available through Flip Me, enabling investors to place orders outside market hours. A. Balakrishnan, CTO of Geojit BNP Paribas said, “The new application provides our clients with an efficient, convenient and enriching user experience with easy access to their trading account and offers them the flexibility to trade any time anywhere. The initial feedback of the new application is exce...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Hancom has announced its tie-up with HCL Infosystems to extend Hancom's ThinkFree Mobile - Android edition on HCL Tablets.The latest version of “ThinkFree Mobile” app has been embedded in “HCL ME U1”.  Moon, Hong-il, VP, ThinkFree, HancomInc, said, “We are thrilled at this association with HCL Infosystems – the leaders in India’s IT landscape. The move is a part of Hancom's business plans to expand strategic cooperation with major partners around the world to increase our global footprint. We are keen on expanding our customer base in India with this opportunity with HCL and look forward to a long partnership.” Gautam Advani, EVP & Head, Mobility, HCL Infosystems Ltd., said, “We are delighted to partner with Hancom to offer ThinkFree Mobile to our customers on our range of tablets. The ability to view or edit office documents is a very important use case for our consumers. The application has really been appreciated...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Reliance Communications has launched its all-new fully-loaded 3G Tablet on Android platform that incorporates 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with Android 2.3 OS and a high-speed processor of 1.4GHz. This 402g latest 3G Tablet from Reliance comes with a resolution of 1024 x 600, loaded with 512MB RAM, and a better 5-point touch experience along with a 3.0 MP rear camera and a front camera. The Reliance 3G Tab is supported by Reliance’s IP-based 3G network and offers free benefits worth Rs.6,250/- to its 3G customers wherein they can enjoy Free 3GB of 3G data for 3 months, 3 months Free video calling for Local and STD to Reliance 3G, Free voice rental for 12 months (Postpaid) along with Free Global calling worth Rs.250, 1 year free subscription on McAfee Mobile Security, 2 months free subscription of BigFlix, a Free 4GB micro SD card. Sanjay Behl, Group Head – Brand & Marketing, Reliance Communications Limited, said, “Having r...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   G’FIVE has announced the launch of five Android-based Smartphones in India.  G’FIVE’s newly-launched cloud mobile phone incorporates cloud mobile internet technology called “G-Cloud”. In addition, the phones are also equipped with 5.55G cloud storage space.  Jeff Zhang, President, G’FIVE International Ltd., said, “We are very happy to bring next- generation technology for our Indian customers, after creating an unprecedented buzz in the global market by bringing in technologically advanced and feature-rich product range for the masses, we, at G’FIVE Mobiles, intend to engage the audience with our latest offering of the ‘G Cloud’.” G'FIVE Mobile with CLOUD is designed as a cloud backup system with the aim that users can use all the functions and store data of their phones over the cloud and are saved from the trouble of changing or losing phones. G'FIVE CLOUD also enables synchronization of data among different G'FIV...