Samsing and Android's loss can be a gain to Microsoft

You can almost sense the glee over in the Microsoft camp after Samsung was dealt an overwhelming defeat against Apple.

That's because the jury decision against Samsung doesn't just affect the South Korean conglomerate; it's one that will ripple through to Google and the rest of the Android community. As a result, Microsoft's Windows Phone looks increasingly attractive as a third legitimate alternative -- one that's relatively unfettered by legal complications.

Microsoft may not increase its market share from this incident alone, but it can cruise under the litigious gunfire while strengthening its own position against Apple. At the same time, Microsoft can offer Android vendors a haven of sorts from Apple. The software titan can also take an active role in developing Windows Phone OS as an innovative force, and work with handset manufacturers to create truly unique hardware.

With a lot of handset manufacturers now reconsidering their relationship with Android in the wake of Samsung's defeat, many may look to Windows Phone as a way to hedge their risk and decrease their dependence on one operating system.

At least one person from Microsoft has publicly made clear his thoughts on the case. Bill Cox, marketing executive for Microsoft, couldn't help but to revel in Samsung and Android's misfortune in a short, but telling, tweet.

Maruti Suzuki Setting up development centre in Gujarat

With an investment of 4000 crore to set up, Maruti Suzuki India will set up a skill development center in Gujarat, even as it is trying to restore normalcy at its Manesar plant in Haryana.

The plan was conveyed to Cheif Minster Narendra Modi by Osamu Suzuki (Chairman of the company) during a meeting in Gujarat today.

Suzuki, along with Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) Chairman R C Bhargava and Managing Director and CEO Shinzo Nakanishi, called on Modi at his residence.

"I came to thank Mr Modi because he visited me in Japan, and I came (to India) to attend AGM of Maruti," Suzuki told reporters after the meeting.

Bhargava said Suzuki had informed Modi about Maruti Suzuki India plans to set up a skill development center in Gujarat. Initially 500 people would go to Japan for training to get used to the Japanese culture of working.

"Skill development is another area necessary for the establishment of a new industrial empire... Mr. Suzuki has mentioned about making a scheme by which up to 500 technicians, supervisors can be trained before we start production here," Bhargava said.

An institute would also be set up in Gujarat so that people are trained on how to work in an industrial culture, he said.

Besides, a center to train trainers would be established before starting production at the new plant near Mehsana.

Samsung plans for 65% share in Indian tablet market.

This year Samsung expects to rise its market share to 65% in the Tablet market in India as it expands its product portfolio during this year.

 "We have a 57% market share in the Indian tablet PC market, which we would like to increase to 65% by the end of this year. The market is witnessing strong growth and we expect to capture a strong share on the back of the new line of products that we will introduce in the coming months," Samsung Country Head (Mobile and IT) Ranjit Yadav told to media

The company today launched a 10.1 inch Galaxy Note 800 priced at Rs 39,990. Also Samsung plans to launch more devices in the tablet category in the coming months.

The Galaxy Note 800, extends the Galaxy Note category introduced last year. The device comes with a stylus, 10.1 inch display, 1.4 GHZ quad-core processor, 5 Mega pixel back camera and 1.9 megapixel front camera.

"The tablet PC market was about half a million devices last year. This year, it is estimated to be triple," Yadav said.

"India is one of the first 10 markets in the world where the Galaxy Note 800 is being launched. I expect this device in many ways to fuel the growth of the tablet market in India and help us further strengthen our market leadership in the tablet market here in India," Yadav said.

The device features a unique application known as 'My Education' app, which provides more than 10,000 free educational videos. It includes videos for students from Class I to class XII. It also has more than 800 educational text books.

Shooting outside Empire State Building, New York.

NYPD (New York Police Department) police say five people have been shot outside the Empire State Building.

The good news is that the shooter is dead.

NYPD told the media that the number of dead is still unknown, though initial reports claim that two people have been killed in this mishap. NYPD also added this shooting has no links to terrorism.

Fire Department received a call around 9 am (New York Local Time) on Friday and the emergency units were on scene within minutes.

The shooting occurred at 34th Street and Fifth Avenue, just beside the city iconic skyscraper and a massive tourist attraction.

Indian driver wins Lamborghini in Abu Dhabi

An Indian cab driver won a 1,29,86,484 Rs prized Lamborghini Gallardo in a lucky draw.

The lucky draw was held at a local shopping mall in Abu Dhabi.

Soupi Abdulla's prized car was plucked out from nearly a quarter of a million entries in a local mall's shop and win draw in Al Ain in Abu Dhabi

To participate in the draw, shopper had to spend more than Rs 3600 at any of the mall's outlet.

Lamborghini Gallardo - The super Car is capable of top speed of 323 kph. It is powered by 5.2 litre V10 engine.

SMS limit increase to 20 by Govt

After checking the use of SMS to prevent spreading rumors which had led to mass exodus of northeastern people from certain states. The government on Thursday increased the number of SMSes to 20 per day with immediate effect.

A notification has been issued by Ministry of Communication that it has been decided to increase the permissible limit of "bulk SMS/MMS to 20 in place of 5 with immediate effect"

It also stated "The other condition will remain the same" There were number of SMSes and MMSes misleading information about Assam Violence hence the decision to Put a cap on number of SMSes was taken. This threaten to people of northeastern origin living in other parts of the country.

Home ministry has asked Department Of Telecommunication (DOT) to implement the order through telecom operators.

Now the 930 million Indian mobile users can send upto 20 SMSes in one go and more than 25 KB of data through mobile phones during the ban period.


The ban came into force after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that spreading of rumors by miscreants had led to people belonging to the north east fleeing from Bangalore, Pune and some other parts of the country.

Noting that the guilty should be brought to book, the Prime Minister had said that at stake was not just unity and integrity of the country, but also communal harmony. "Any miscreant fanning rumors should be brought to book,"he said.

Sony DSC-RX100 now in India

The Sony DSC-RX100 has finally landed in India, according to Sony India. RX100 is an advanced point and shoot camera which has created excitement around the world.

The Sony DSC-RX100 comes with several features which are very unique. The first is the 1-inch, 20 megapixel back side illuminated sensor that Sony claims will deliver low noise performance like no other. We have already seen such a sensor in the mirror less segment, but never in the point and shoot arena. The bigger sensor also includes bigger pixel pitch (3.6 times bigger than a regular point and shoot).

Along with a bigger sensor we also get treated to a lens with a fast aperture of f/1.8 at the wide setting. The Sony DSC-RX100’s aperture assembly comprises of 7 aperture blades, yielding a circular shape that creates pleasing circular highlights in the out of focus areas. There is also a control ring on the lens that can be used to change aperture, shutter speed, ISO or the focus itself, depending on the mode one might be shooting in.

Sony DSC-RX100 will cost Rs 34990 and it comes with 4 GB memory card and HDMI Cable.