News for '-android'

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

New Google CEO Sundar Pichai made ascent with low-key style and technical chops.

Xiaomi's Redmi 1s sold out in 4.2 sec

Xiaomi's Redmi 1s sold out in 4.2 sec

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

As many as 40,000 units of the much-hyped handset launched exclusively on Flipkart, was sold out within 4.2 seconds, said company head Hugo Barra on Twitter.

Stylish LG G3 to take on Galaxy S5, iPhone 5S

Stylish LG G3 to take on Galaxy S5, iPhone 5S

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

fty features and big screen in a plastic body.

Make it last longer: Apps for better battery life

Make it last longer: Apps for better battery life

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Five apps to improve the performance of your smarthphone

Malicious mobile apps soar by 600% globally

Malicious mobile apps soar by 600% globally

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The growth in smartphones and devices has fuelled surge in malicious applications, which grew globally by over 600 per cent to 2.76 lakh in the one year.

After biting Apple in China, Xiaomi looks to scale up rivalry in India

After biting Apple in China, Xiaomi looks to scale up rivalry in India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The company may offer phones at around Rs 20,000, less than half the starting price of Apple handsets.

Light Phone 2: The kind of phone parents want their kids to have

Light Phone 2: The kind of phone parents want their kids to have

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The list of what you can and cannot do with this phone is intriguing.

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The system will wed BlackBerry's security platform with the South Korean company's own security software for its Galaxy devices.

What the BlackBerry Z30 has in store for you

What the BlackBerry Z30 has in store for you

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

At Rs 39,990, the phablet is a decent offering, cheaper than many flagship Android phablets.

Top 5 feature-rich tablets over Rs 10,000

Top 5 feature-rich tablets over Rs 10,000

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

We present to you a list of top five tablets based on Android and iOS platform in different price brackets.

Oppo N3: A power packed phone with a great camera

Oppo N3: A power packed phone with a great camera

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The phone is the best one I have seen for selfies.

Gadget gifts to woo your Valentine!

Gadget gifts to woo your Valentine!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Here is a list of gift ideas that you can consider gifting your gadget loving partner this Valentine's Day!

Moto G Turbo: The best smartphone for Rs 15,000

Moto G Turbo: The best smartphone for Rs 15,000

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Priced at Rs 14,999, it is probably the best phone in its price segment.

Reader review: Samsung Galaxy S4

Reader review: Samsung Galaxy S4

Rediff.com9 May 2013

What makes it click and what doesn't.

Top smartphones with FULL HD display

Top smartphones with FULL HD display

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Most of these handsets have 5-inch display and interestingly all of them are based on Android operating system.

Beyond Tech launches Phablet PII priced at Rs 14,999

Beyond Tech launches Phablet PII priced at Rs 14,999

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The phone comes with a screen size of 5.7 inches and has a 5-point multi-touch capacitive screen with 1280x720 HD IPS display.

Google may soon provide 'personalised' homepage

Google may soon provide 'personalised' homepage

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The current Google homepage comprises a white screen, a search box and a pretty logo.

Review: The Oppo Reno 2

Review: The Oppo Reno 2

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The Oppo Reno 2 offers a balanced mix of design, performance and imaging, says Khalid Anzar.

'Raising angel fund in India is a huge challenge'

'Raising angel fund in India is a huge challenge'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Start-up entrepreneur Ashish Chaturvedi speaks about the challenges start-ups face.

Kids addicted to the internet? Here's a foolproof solution

Kids addicted to the internet? Here's a foolproof solution

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ashish Narsale brings you a solution that will help you tackle this problem even as it keeps you out of your children's bad books.

How Micromax is eating away Samsung's India pie

How Micromax is eating away Samsung's India pie

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker is banking on its platform-agnostic security and software products to make incursions in the market.

PICS: The best smartphones unveiled at CES Las Vegas 2013

PICS: The best smartphones unveiled at CES Las Vegas 2013

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Seven best smartphones unveiled at Consumer Electronic Show 2013 at Las Vegas

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

5 speakers that will make your party rock

5 speakers that will make your party rock

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Not all party speakers are alike.

Micromax to launch Canvas Tab P666 at Rs 10,999

Micromax to launch Canvas Tab P666 at Rs 10,999

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Micromax to launch Canvas Tab P666 priced at Rs 10,999.

Asus Zenfone 5z: A phone worth considering

Asus Zenfone 5z: A phone worth considering

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Zenfone 5z scores on more than just price, says Khalid Anzar.

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Puri gave up the comforts of Citibank to set up a new-age bank from a rat-infested room in the Kamala Mills Compound in Worli, Mumbai and build a marquee brand. A look at his 26-year stint as HDFC Bank's boss.

A billion Indians on Pichai's homecoming radar

A billion Indians on Pichai's homecoming radar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Pichai will visit India accompanied by the heads of various Google business units

UK ditches its coronavirus-tracing app in favour of Apple-Google tech

UK ditches its coronavirus-tracing app in favour of Apple-Google tech

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The UK will now be taking forward a solution that brings together the work on the National Health Service app and the Google/Apple solution.

Top 3 reasons why Samsung is killing competition

Top 3 reasons why Samsung is killing competition

Rediff.com19 May 2013

The Galaxy S Series, accepting the Android platform and niche marketing helped Samsung emerge on top in India.

Top 7 smartphone user interfaces

Top 7 smartphone user interfaces

Rediff.com17 May 2013

While some may be gimmicky the amount of functionality these interfaces offer is immense.

Cyber criminals now stalk you through your phone

Cyber criminals now stalk you through your phone

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

McAfee Q1 threats report also reveals that in the first quarter of 2011, spam remained at its lowest levels since 2007.

Airtel-Jio row: Speed test method accurate, reliable

Airtel-Jio row: Speed test method accurate, reliable

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Reacting to the statement Jio said that the admission by Ookla reinforces Jio's submission that there is a clear contamination in primary data collected by Ookla in India, where nearly 90 per cent of smartphones are dual SIM devices

Nokia Asha 501: Is it the best mid-range phone?

Nokia Asha 501: Is it the best mid-range phone?

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Effectively priced, the new series will heat up the mid-level phone market. Samsung Rex beware

Biggest selling electronic devices in the world

Biggest selling electronic devices in the world

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some of the biggest selling electronic devices in the world.

How to mint millions by developing apps

How to mint millions by developing apps

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With big dreams and high hopes of earning lakhs or even crores, more and more youngsters are getting into software development for smartphones.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4: Does it live up to its immense potential?

Xiaomi Mi TV 4: Does it live up to its immense potential?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Khalid Anzar lists the pros and cons.

5 reasons we like Samsung Galaxy Alpha!

5 reasons we like Samsung Galaxy Alpha!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Samsung's new entrant Galaxy Alpha is similar in size to the new iPhone 6. We laid our hands on this smartphone and have found 5 reasons to buy it.

Samsung Galaxy Core vs HTC Desire X

Samsung Galaxy Core vs HTC Desire X

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Which of the two Android machines is the best? Read on

Asus launches 7-inch Fonepad for Rs 15,999

Asus launches 7-inch Fonepad for Rs 15,999

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

An Android tablet, houses an Intel processor and has 3G connectivity.