NewsWatch Recently Featured “Railroad Rangs” a Mobile Strategy Gaming Application on National Television

“Railroad Gangs”, a mobile strategy gaming application was featured on NewsWatch as part of its popular segment, AppWatch, that takes a look at the latest and coolest mobile applications and services on the iOS, Android, and Windows market. Andrew Tropeano, the host of AppWatch, conducted the app review and shared with viewers how the game is fun, challenging, and interactive.

Microsoft adds a gaming bundle for the Surface Pro 2

Having thoroughly pushed the productivity angle for the Surface Pro 2, Microsoft is now turning to gamers with a new bundle.

The Surface Pro 2 Geek and Sundry bundle includes an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows, a downloadable copy of Farming Simulator 2013, and downloadable content for the free-to-play game War Thunder. The bundle costs the same as the Surface Pro 2 by itself, starting at $899 for the 64GB model.

Windows XP diehards to fend off hackers on their own

SAN FRANCISCO: People clinging to Microsoft’s aging Windows XP operating system will be left to fend off cyber criminals by themselves come Tuesday.
On April 8, the US software colossus will stop patching newly found security holes in Windows XP code that hackers could exploit to slip into computers.
Despite Microsoft’s long-heralded plan to stop “supporting” the nearly 13-year-old operating system, it still powers from 20 to 30 percent of Windows machines around the world, according to industry estimates.
“I am sure you have everything from police departments to banks to legal offices to restaurants,” Trustwave director Christopher Pogue said while discussing the extent to which Windows XP is still used.

Microsoft announces Windows Phone 8.1, Micromax new hardware partner

NEW DELHI: At Build, an annual developer conference that Microsoft holds every year, in San Francisco the company announced the next version of Windows Phone mobile operating system. The version - called Windows Phone 8.1 - will add a number of new features to the OS to make it more competitive with Apple's iOS and Google's Android.

While Windows Phone user interface has won praise, consumers have stayed away from the OS because it lacks some crucial features like notification centre and virtual assistant like Siri and Google Now. Windows Phone 8.1 adds a large number of features to the OS, including a notification centre and a virtual assistant called Cortana.

Lava plans to launch budget Windows Phone-based handsets by July

New Delhi: Domestic handset firm Lava targets revenues in the range of Rs 6,200-6,500 crore in the current financial year on the back of smartphone sales that contribute over 60 per cent to its turnover.

The firm is also in process to set up a joint venture for starting manufacturing of devices in the country.

"Our target is to achieve revenues of over Rs 6,200 crore or USD 1 billion in financial year 2014-15, of which smartphones will contribute 75 per cent," Lava International Chairman and Managing Director Hari Om Rai told PTI.

Galaxy S5 launch upstaged by mobile network companies, Samsung 'very puzzled'

Seoul: The global launch of Samsung's latest smartphone has been upstaged by South Korean mobile network companies.

SK Telecom, South Korea's largest mobile carrier, said it will start selling the Galaxy S5 on Thursday, two weeks before the scheduled sales launch on April 11.

Samsung said in a statement that it is "very puzzled" by SK Telecom's decision and is deciding how to respond. It said its schedule of overseas launches remains unchanged.Other mobile operators, KT and LG Uplus are following SK Telecom's move to release the phone early.

Samsung adding anti-theft solution 'Find My Mobile' to smartphones

Samsung Electronics will add two safeguards to its latest smartphone in an effort to deter rampant theft of the mobile devices, the company said Friday.

The world's largest mobile-phone maker said users will be able to activate for free its "Find My Mobile" and "Reactivation Lock" anti-theft features to protect the soon-to-be-released Galaxy 5 S.

The features that will lock the phone if there's an unauthorized attempt to reset it will be on models sold by wireless carriers Verizon and US Cellular. The phones go on sale next week.

"Samsung takes the issue of smartphone theft very seriously, and we are continuing to enhance our security and anti-theft solutions," the company said in a statement.

Soon, Google wireless network for your mobile!

Not happy with the current network providers to your mobile phone? You might soon get a better option - Google!

After providing the world's most popular phone software and offering one of the fastest broadband speeds in the US, Google is now planning to become your mobile network operator.

According to reports in the US media, Google has plans for its own wireless network that customers could use to make calls, send texts and browse the web on their mobiles.

Suzuki Ciaz production version patent images leaked

The Suzuki Ciaz, unveiled at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo will replace the aging SX4
The Suzuki Ciaz, Maruti’s replacement for the aging Maruti Suzuki SX4 has been patented in China. According to the images seen here, the production version of the Suzuki Ciaz will stay true to its concept form in terms of overall form and design. The production version of the Suzuki Ciaz will also be made in China and will cater to other growing markets as well as India.

With the differences in the headlight, taillight, grille and bumpers, the Ciaz’s production version looks identical to the concept that Maruti showcased. The front fascia is adorned by the large swept back headlamps and chunky grille that has been accentuated the four distinctive horizontal slats and a large Suzuki logo. The front bumper too adds to the aggressive look of the Ciaz with a distinctive and forward look that syncs well with the headlights.

Tata Motors enters the Philippines market

Tata Motors has decided to foray into the Philippines market with their Manza Sedan, Vista Hatch, Indigo Sedan and Indica Hatch cars

Tata Motors is all set to debut in the Philippines market. The company formally announced the same at the 2014 Manila Auto Show, which was held at the World Trade Center. The company will commence its business in Philippines with exports of the Manza, the Vista, the Indigo and the Indica from its passenger vehicles portfolio and the Xenon, the Ace and the Super Ace from its commercial vehicles range. Tata Motors has appointed Pilipinas Taj Autogroup Inc., as its distributor in Philippines.