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Top 10 Android phones in India

Top 10 Android phones in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

It's raining Android phones and while you are spoilt for choice, it is also about finally zeroing on the perfect handset that gives you your money's worth. Here's a list of Digit's top 10 Android phones just released in the Indian market.

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The deadly virus has been identified as 'AndroidSmssend' and it can acquire as many as four aliases to hoodwink the user and perpetrate its destructive activities on a personal Android enabled phone.

Lenovo to make AI servers in India, establishes 4th largest R&D centre in country

Lenovo to make AI servers in India, establishes 4th largest R&D centre in country

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

PC maker Lenovo India will start manufacturing 50,000 GPU-based AI servers in India next year, the company said on Tuesday. Besides this, Lenovo announced setting up its fourth largest research and development centre in Bengaluru. Lenovo India managing director Shailendra Katyal said that the company will make servers locally and also export them from its manufacturing unit in Puducherry.

Top 5 FREE entertainment apps for Android

Top 5 FREE entertainment apps for Android

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

A collection of must-have applications to make sure you stay entertained on your Android smartphone or tablet. What's more, they are all free.

Android's Gingerbread, ICS main target of criminals

Android's Gingerbread, ICS main target of criminals

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Gingerbread, the most popular android version, attracts increased interest from cybercriminals.

Android One may not be a success in India

Android One may not be a success in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Since most people in this segment might be using internet for the first time on their mobiles, user experience is important.

Android phones call on Indian consumers

Android phones call on Indian consumers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Samsung Electronics and Motorola are gearing up to launch handsets based on Google's Android operating system in India.

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The aim is a vast improvement in quality that would lead to a surge in demand for low-end Android phones

Move over, Windows? Nokia turns to Android!

Move over, Windows? Nokia turns to Android!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Launches three new phones

9 best Android apps of 2015

9 best Android apps of 2015

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Available free on Play Store, they add immense value to your overall Android experience

Google Cloud's ambitious India plans

Google Cloud's ambitious India plans

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

India is among the fastest-growing markets for Google in the cloud services segment, a senior executive has said, adding that the tech giant is looking to partner companies in their business transformation through its offerings. Google Cloud India is seeing an "increased adoption" of its offerings across segments from the public sector to small and medium businesses and from startups and digital-native companies, Google Cloud India vice president and country managing director Bikram Singh Bedi told PTI.

Kia Sonet: A Facelift for an Urban Favorite

Kia Sonet: A Facelift for an Urban Favorite

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

While the exterior has undergone minor refinements, the real improvements lie within, notes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Notably, Moraes on August 29 had asked Elon Musk to appoint a legal representative for his social media platform X in Brazil within 24 hours or face the consequences of a nationwide suspension.

Will Nokia's gamble with Android work wonders?

Will Nokia's gamble with Android work wonders?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

After a long wait, the handset maker adopts the ubiquitous operating system to gain volumes in the smartphone market.

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The trial was closely watched by software developers, who feared an Oracle victory could spur more software copyright lawsuits.

Top 5 Android smartphones above Rs 30,000

Top 5 Android smartphones above Rs 30,000

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Check some top devices offering a distinct experience with Android Jelly Bean operating system and top of the line powerful hardware.

Top 5 Android smartphones above Rs 20,000

Top 5 Android smartphones above Rs 20,000

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Got a big budget? Then get the best Android device your money can buy.

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Here are five Android smartphones in the mid-range segment that perform well and are worth considering.

Top 5 free utility apps for Android

Top 5 free utility apps for Android

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Make the best of your smartphone using these nifty utilities

LG Urbane is the best-looking Android watch

LG Urbane is the best-looking Android watch

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The Android Wear watch that could give the Apple Watch a run for its money.

Google to train 2 million developers on Android in India

Google to train 2 million developers on Android in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The training is available for both students as well as mid-career developers.

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Google Inc said on Thursday that Andy Rubin, co-founder of its Android mobile business and head of its nascent robotics effort is leaving the company.

India overtakes US in Android app downloads

India overtakes US in Android app downloads

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

India has around 355 million Internet users, second only to China, says a report

Get ready for Android apps mania

Get ready for Android apps mania

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The battle between Microsoft and Google in the tablet and mobile space is heating up.

PIX: Top 5 Android Honeycomb Tablets

PIX: Top 5 Android Honeycomb Tablets

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

So you think iPad is the best thing to happen to humankind since the invention of the wheel? Take a look at this year's best Android Honeycomb tablets that might just be up your alley.

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The Android OS from Google Inc is fast gaining popularity over other platforms like the Apple's iOS4, Nokia's Symbian, Microsoft's Windows and Samsung's Bada. As more and more developers get weaned away to the Android platform because of the versatility it offers, we present five fun must-have Android games for you in 2010.

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Online search giant Google's operating system (OS) for the mobile platform, Android, is fast gaining ground in the US. However, in India, Android trails with a single-digit market share.

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Android M would be built directly into cars allowing drivers to enjoy all the benefits of the internet without even plugging in their smartphones.

Beware! 'Dendroid' virus threatens Android phones in India

Beware! 'Dendroid' virus threatens Android phones in India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

The virus of the deadly 'Trojan' family, once activated, could change the command and control server of a user's personal Android phone and intercept private SMSes coming in or going out.

'India can be a tough market for Google's AndroidOne'

'India can be a tough market for Google's AndroidOne'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The smartphones are priced Rs 6,399 onwards.

Google now helps you find your Android phone

Google now helps you find your Android phone

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The Android Device Manager will allow users to ring their device.

Google apologises for 'inadvertently' adding UIDAI helpline to Android setup

Google apologises for 'inadvertently' adding UIDAI helpline to Android setup

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Google said the numbers can be manually deleted from the phones. It also promised to fix the same in future editions of its setup wizard.

Top 5 Android phones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 Android phones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

These are not low on performance or specifications and are meant for those users who are just entering the Android arena but with a smaller budget.

Delicious 10! Features that make Android Lollipop sweeter

Delicious 10! Features that make Android Lollipop sweeter

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

A look at few of the key features from the latest Android Operating System called Lollipop or Android 5.0

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

These five smartphones running Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS bundle some neat features for those willing to pick a tab of Rs 20,000.

Beware of new mobile malware attacks on Android devices!

Beware of new mobile malware attacks on Android devices!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

536 new malware families and a further 616 new variants affecting the Android platform were detected.

Chennai: Hub of gaming, android-compatible tech

Chennai: Hub of gaming, android-compatible tech

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Chennai is slowly becoming a hub in providing support for gaming and android-based technologies.

10 Best Android phones under Rs 10K

10 Best Android phones under Rs 10K

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The war between Android and iOS may never really end but for those who dig at Android, here are the ten best Android phones under Rs 10,000.

After Google, Motorola readies Android phone

After Google, Motorola readies Android phone

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Amid a boom in social-network-friendly handsets, Motorola prepares a new entry, but its Android may not debut until 2009's second quarter

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The Thar ROXX is much larger and taller than the 3-door brute off-roader, The Mahindra Thar which was launched four years back on August 15. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com simply cannot stop raving about it.