News for '-android'

Sony launches SmartWatch 2 for Android phones

Sony launches SmartWatch 2 for Android phones

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Allows users to access emails, notifications, maps and music control on the 1.6-inch watch screen.

BlackBerry 'pauses' global rollout of BBM for Android, iOS

BlackBerry 'pauses' global rollout of BBM for Android, iOS

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Smartphone maker BlackBerry has paused the global roll out of instant messaging service BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) on rival Android and iPhones, blaming the delay on issues caused by an unreleased version.

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

It's not just the price! These smartphones come loaded with great features too.

6 features where Android beats iPhone

6 features where Android beats iPhone

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

In this mad race of smart phones it would be interesting to find out some features where iPhone takes beating from Android-based smart phones.

Top 5 Android smartphones priced at Rs 20,000 - Rs 30,000

Top 5 Android smartphones priced at Rs 20,000 - Rs 30,000

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Android smartphones in the Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 price bracket offer almost all features that are packed in top-of-the-line handsets.

Apple's iPad to fall behind Android as tablet war grows

Apple's iPad to fall behind Android as tablet war grows

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

A growing variety of smaller and cheaper Android tablets from Google to Amazon.com Inc will catch on this year with more consumers and chip away at Apple's dominance since the first iPad launched in 2010.

First android-based tablet PC for India

First android-based tablet PC for India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Developed by IITians, it will be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Top 5 Android smartphones between Rs 20k and Rs 30k

Top 5 Android smartphones between Rs 20k and Rs 30k

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The large variety of Android handsets that can be purchased and enjoyed in this segment is very difficult to choose from.

Top 5 Android tablets under Rs 10,000

Top 5 Android tablets under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Check out these tablets which are unique in the sub Rs 10,000 segment.

'Apple patent claims not related to android system'

'Apple patent claims not related to android system'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Last Friday, technology giant Apple, in a massive victory in its patent case against Samsung, won more than $1 billion after a jury in California found that the South Korean firm violated Apple's patents related to the software and design of mobile devices.

Lenovo K8 Note: Not a head turner, but a stock Android experience

Lenovo K8 Note: Not a head turner, but a stock Android experience

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Lenovo K8 Note: What's good, what's not

Top Android smartphones between Rs 20k-30k

Top Android smartphones between Rs 20k-30k

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Last year's top of the line smartphones now fall under slightly-affordable category.

Nokia X: Better than Android phones in its price band

Nokia X: Better than Android phones in its price band

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Nokia X is based on the Lumia- and Asha-like designs.

Kejriwal sweeps hurdles, Modi runs to power on Android

Kejriwal sweeps hurdles, Modi runs to power on Android

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

These games are not party's initiative but of their supporters, followers.

Nokia to unveil a low-cost smartphone on Android OS

Nokia to unveil a low-cost smartphone on Android OS

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Nokia will unveil a low-cost smartphone running a version of Google Inc's Android operating system, despite the company's close partnership with Microsoft Corp and its competing Windows system, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

Top 5 cheapest Android smartphones with 1 GB RAM

Top 5 cheapest Android smartphones with 1 GB RAM

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Most low cost smartphones suffer from too little RAM making them incompetent for multi-tasking and gaming.

HTC Android phone to cost Rs 29,900 in India

HTC Android phone to cost Rs 29,900 in India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

India's first Android-powered mobile HTC Magic has Bharti Airtel as its exclusive carrier and is priced at Rs 29,900. "The handset would be available in the Indian market in the first week of July... We are confident of the product doing well and expect to sell about 25,000 units in the next four-five months," said HTC India Country Manager Ajay Sharma. HTC Magic is a touchscreen handset equipped with a 3.2-inch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera and has 3G capabilities.

Halwa ceremony held; stage set for interim Budget

Halwa ceremony held; stage set for interim Budget

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the budget preparation process for Interim Union Budget 2024, was held in North Block on Wednesday in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad was also present. A customary halwa ceremony is performed every year before the "lock-in" process of Budget preparation begins.

Top 5 slim Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 5 slim Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Choose a slim and powerful Android based smartphone that is ready to perform well and suit your needs.

Nexus 6P: It has everything an Android lover would want!

Nexus 6P: It has everything an Android lover would want!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

With a full metal unibody design and flat sides, the phone undoubtedly looks like a premium one

At 65K, Would You Buy OnePlus 12?

At 65K, Would You Buy OnePlus 12?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The main reason for any consumer to buy an expensive smartphone is its camera.

Can Samsung's Tizen smartphone take on Android?

Can Samsung's Tizen smartphone take on Android?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Tizen is an open source operating system built by the eponymous organisation that includes Samsung as a member.

RCom to market Android devices with 3G connection

RCom to market Android devices with 3G connection

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Market sources said that RCom has made an initial commitment to invest between Rs 25-30 crore.

LOOK: Samsung Galaxy S III: The android becomes human!

LOOK: Samsung Galaxy S III: The android becomes human!

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Is Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II on Steroids? Ashish Narsale looks at the best features Galaxy S III has on offer and feels that the android technology has become more human.

Microsoft launches 5-inch Android phone Nokia XL at Rs 11,489

Microsoft launches 5-inch Android phone Nokia XL at Rs 11,489

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The X family of handsets include Nokia's range of affordable smartphones that run Android apps.

Coming soon: Nokia's Android phone in India at Rs 8,500

Coming soon: Nokia's Android phone in India at Rs 8,500

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Nokia's much-awaited Android-based 'Nokia X' will be available in India from March 15, as the Finnish firm takes head-on the likes of Samsung and Micromax to grab a share of the burgeoning affordable smartphone market.

What Google Says About CCI Orders

What Google Says About CCI Orders

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Google said safety, affordability and expanded use cases for the next wave of users will be the pillars to get the next 700 million users online.

What's On Pooja Hegde's Mind?

What's On Pooja Hegde's Mind?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Tara enjoys a candle light dinner... Vijay prays for new beginnings... Mahesh Babu promotes his film...

Tribunal refuses interim relief to Google on Rs 936-cr penalty imposed by CCI

Tribunal refuses interim relief to Google on Rs 936-cr penalty imposed by CCI

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Wednesday declined to grant interim relief to Google seeking a stay on competition watchdog CCI's penalty of Rs 936.44 crore on the tech giant for abusing its dominant position with respect to Play Store policies. The appellate tribunal has directed Google to deposit 10 per cent of the fine before its registry in the next four weeks. A two-member bench comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar and Alok Srivastava issued notices to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and other respondents and posted the matter for hearing on April 17, 2023.

Tribunal directs Google to pay 10% of Rs 1,337.76 cr CCI penalty

Tribunal directs Google to pay 10% of Rs 1,337.76 cr CCI penalty

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Wednesday directed Google to pay 10 per cent of the Rs 1,337.76-crore penalty imposed on the tech giant by fair trade regulator CCI. A two-member bench, however, declined to grant any immediate stay the operations of Competition Commission of India (CCI) penalty and said it would pass any order after hearing out other parties. The appellate tribunal has issued notices to CCI and directed to list the matter on February 13, for hearing over interim stay.

India's first CDMA Android smartphone at Rs 19,900

India's first CDMA Android smartphone at Rs 19,900

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Samsung Galaxy i899 will offer an enhanced experience of seamless speed data on the move, offering speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps to Reliance Mobile customers.

Indian start-ups may take legal route against Google in-app billing

Indian start-ups may take legal route against Google in-app billing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Scrutiny of Google's code of conduct in the Indian Android ecosystem is far from over with several start-ups preparing to appeal against the company's revised policies of service fee on in-app purchases and subscriptions, according to sources in the know. This comes days after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) granted partial relief to the tech giant, reversing four of the 10 key non-monetary directives that would have forced Google to allow uninstalling of its pre-installed apps on Android devices. Paytm, BharatMatrimony, and ShareChat are among the start-ups that are likely to file grievances against the tech major for alleged non-compliance with the Competition Commission of India's (CCI's) cease-and-desist order on Play Store policies.

Goodbye, Apple! 10 reasons why Android 4.4 KitKat ROCKS!

Goodbye, Apple! 10 reasons why Android 4.4 KitKat ROCKS!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Android 4.4 KitKat adds a bunch of new features this time around, some more obvious and talked about than others, but there's no denying the excellent range of functionality on display here.

Sony Experia X10 Mini: The smallest Android ever

Sony Experia X10 Mini: The smallest Android ever

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Though Sony Xperia X10 Mini is smaller in size, it is in no ways smaller in might. If its small size and alphanumeric typing does not bother you, go get this phone.

Google gets notices for non-payment of penalties

Google gets notices for non-payment of penalties

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The Competition Commission is understood to have issued demand notices to Google for its failure to pay within the stipulated time the penalties imposed on the internet major for anti-competitive practices, according to sources. Google has filed appeals before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) two orders in October. The appeals are yet to be heard by the tribunal.

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Regulators must learn from past mistakes and act swiftly to prevent Big Tech from monopolising the AI ecosystem, argue Payal Malik and Nikita Jain.

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Borrowing from a fraudulent loan app subjects the borrower to a variety of risks.

Google's roadblock for Android One on Zee

Google's roadblock for Android One on Zee

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The innovation will be on its South Indian channels on September 23-24.

Use of Indian languages key for increasing internet access in India: Report

Use of Indian languages key for increasing internet access in India: Report

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Nearly 665 million Indians or 45 per cent of the rural population did not have access to the internet as of 2023. Difficulty in understanding internet procedures, insufficient awareness of its benefits, and a lack of interest have emerged as the top reasons for a gap in internet penetration in rural India, according to a joint report by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Kantar. "The proficiency of English in rural India is very low. While we have content in Hindi, the internet is English-heavy.

Banks alert customers about mobile banking malware targeting over 200 apps

Banks alert customers about mobile banking malware targeting over 200 apps

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Several Indian banks have alerted their customers not to download apps from any source other than official app stores. Banking customers are being targeted by a new type of mobile banking malware campaign using SOVA Android Trojan. This malware captures the credentials when users log onto their net-banking apps and access bank accounts. The new version of SOVA appears to be targeting more than 200 mobile applications, including banking apps and crypto wallets.