KIS-Multi Device Launched

Sagar Software and Traders, in co-operation with Kaspersky Labs, have launched Kaspersky Internet Security – Multi Device 2014 antivirus in the market. According to the company, it is a new security product that provides premium protection for the world’s most commonly-used devices. ‘This solution protects not only Windows PCs, but also Android smartphones and tablets and Mac computers, allowing for the easily securing of any combination of devices with one activation code,’ says a statement. The software comes in 5-devices/1-year pack at introductory price of Rs 5000.

 

Micromax’s New Handsets

Micromax has launched two new phones – Micromax Canvas Magnus A117 and Micromax Canvas Turbo A250 in the market. Canvas Turbo runs on Android 4.2 (Jellybean) OS and is powered by 1.5 GHz Quad Core Processor. The phone comes in full metallic body that sports a 5 inch FHD screen, and comes with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal memory.  It has a 13 MP primary camera and 5 MP secondary camera. Similarly, Canvas Magnus is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual core processor and has 1 GB RAM with 4 GB internal memory. Magnus comes with a 12 MP primary camera and 2 MP secondary camera. 

 

Color X-22 in market

Colors Mobile has introduced X-factor X-22 Wave Series mobile in the market. According to the company, the handset comes with a super fast file transferring system. The phone runs on Android 4.2.2 operating system and is powered by a 1 GHz dual core processor. Other features of the phone include 3.5" HVGA touchscreen, 1200 mAh battery, 3.2 MP rear camera and a front Camera along with flashlight option. There is one year warranty in the mobile handset and six months warranty in the battery and charger.

 

Apple Inks China Mobile Deal

Apple and China Mobile on 22nd December announced a deal to offer the iPhone in China. The two companies said the iPhone 5s and 5c will be available there beginning January 17. The mobile company and Apple will take pre-registrations starting on Wednesday. The companies did not announce prices for the phones, which went on sale in the US in September. Completion of the deal greatly expands Apple's reach in the world's most populous country and provides access to a previously untapped revenue stream. China Mobile is the world's largest carrier by subscribers, with around 700 million users -- or more than twice the population of the U.S. Apple executives have long courted the mobile carrier, and analysts have deemed the partnership a must-have for Apple as it seeks to gain devoted fans among China's rapidly growing middle class.

 

Jet Air Launches App for iOS

Jet Airways has launched its mobile application on Apple’s iOS platform. Among other things, the application would allow the airline’s passengers to book tickets, check flight status and manage their JetPrivilege account. It is available for free download from the App Store and is compatible with iOS 6 version and above, the carrier said in a press statement. The company claims that it is the only Indian carrier to offer a native mobile app for iOS platform in addition to apps for BlackBerry, Android and Windows devices.

 

Blackberry Loses Balloon to USD 4.4 b in Q3

Blackberry on 20th December reported losses worth USD 4.4 billion for its third quarter ending in November, but shares rose 15 per cent in trading as investors cheered its exit from handset manufacturing. The struggling Canadian smartphone pioneer had already posted losses totaling USD 965 million in the second quarter. The five-year manufacturing deal with Foxconn will help the company avoid future write-downs on unsold handsets. In return Foxconn, the Taiwanese contract manufacturing giant which also makes devices for Apple and other leading companies, will get a share of the device sales price for managing inventory. Intense competition from Apple’s iPhone and Android and Windows smartphones are the source of its woes, with many Blackberry customers switching the other brands. Blackberry is aiming its next device, to be called the Jakarta, at emerging markets. It will be made in Foxconn factories in Indonesia and Mexico.