• Call+ app expands free landline calling to 16 countries

  The free-call bonanza now includes France, Israel, Italy, Thailand and the UK, among others.

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• Xiaomi unveils the affordable Redmi 2, launching in China on January 9

  Xiaomi today announced the Redmi 2, a successor to the Redmi 1S . The smartphone features mid-range specifications and 4G LTE connectivity, but it's the pricing that will really attract consumers to the Chinese brand. The Redmi 2 is set to go on sale on January 9th for 699 CNY ($110).