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Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

With its new line-up, the firm has managed to touch the right chords, but to regain market share from the established players, Micromax will have to fight a protracted battle.

Here's the cheapest 4G smartphone from Microsoft

Here's the cheapest 4G smartphone from Microsoft

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

10 things you must know about Microsoft Nokia Lumia 638 before you pay Rs 8,300 for it!

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins penultimate round, set for title

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins penultimate round, set for title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

India are well-placed to pocket a few medals in the World Youth Chess Championship, with Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa all but likely to lead the charge with a gold medal.

Asus ZenFone Selfie: 10 features you must know

Asus ZenFone Selfie: 10 features you must know

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Touted as the smartphone for the Indian youth, here are the ten most important things you must know about the latest member to join the Zenfone family.

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The thanks-giving activities will start with laying of wreaths at the police memorial in Delhi and in several other cities on Sunday morning to honour the police personnel deployed in enforcement of the nationwide lockdown, officials said. It will be followed by fly-pasts by fighter and transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, covering a sizeable number of cities and towns across the country between 10 am and 11 am, officials said.

10 iPhone 7 features that will blow you away

10 iPhone 7 features that will blow you away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

RIP headphone jack, hello Super Mario Bros. Welcome, beautiful!

Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians

Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The biggest attractions of the phone are the Sunlight Display and virtual IVR.

Nokia Lumia 830: The pros and the cons

Nokia Lumia 830: The pros and the cons

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The 830 has a thin bezel and all the keys are on the right edge.

Huawei P9: Excellent looks, tricky camera, no 4K shooting

Huawei P9: Excellent looks, tricky camera, no 4K shooting

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Place it within Rs 30,000-35,000, and it becomes an automatic recommendation, says Himanshu Juneja

Micromax launches 8-inch 'Canvas Tab' priced at Rs 16,500

Micromax launches 8-inch 'Canvas Tab' priced at Rs 16,500

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Confident with the popularity of its Canvas phones, Micromax launched its first 'premium' 8-inch tablet.

Samsung goes premium with Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Samsung goes premium with Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The first day of March 2015 turned into super Sunday of sorts, as Samsung finally unveiled the much expected Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge mobile phones.

8 things you must know about the iPhone 7

8 things you must know about the iPhone 7

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The grapevine is abuzz once again as the Cupertino-based smartphone-maker gears up to launch the next iteration of the iPhone in September/October 2015.

Lenovo Yoga 720: Hybrid laptop with great specs, affordable price

Lenovo Yoga 720: Hybrid laptop with great specs, affordable price

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The true test of a hybrid is how well it performs both as a laptop and a tablet.

Review: Gionee A1 Plus fails to impress

Review: Gionee A1 Plus fails to impress

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Large-screen device focused on imaging, battery and multimedia fails to match peers in price segment, says Khalid Anzar.

Xiaomi Redmi 1S: A blockbuster phone way ahead of its rivals

Xiaomi Redmi 1S: A blockbuster phone way ahead of its rivals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With minimal advertising and superb viral trends the company has created a buzz like no other and Redmi 1s is definitely worth the wait.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z in India @ Rs 46,990

Sony Xperia Tablet Z in India @ Rs 46,990

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The dust and water-resistant tablet sports a 10.1 inch 1920X1200p WUXGA display with a mobile Bravia Engine 2.

Govt to play Big Brother with spy system 'Netra' soon

Govt to play Big Brother with spy system 'Netra' soon

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Beware! Use of words such as 'attack', 'bomb', 'blast' or 'kill' in tweets, status updates, emails or blogs may bring you under surveillance of security agencies as the government will soon launch 'Netra', an internet spy system capable of detecting malafide messages.

Cheapest places in the world to buy an iPad; India ranks 5

Cheapest places in the world to buy an iPad; India ranks 5

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Argentineans pay almost double of Indians to buy the tablet.

Galaxy Note 3: Takes the phablet craze one step further

Galaxy Note 3: Takes the phablet craze one step further

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

It's light weight, has a long battery life and a HD display; but is also pricey.

Google's Android One phones fail to score on price, quality

Google's Android One phones fail to score on price, quality

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

All the Android One phones launched together look identical when it comes to build and design.

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.

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.

Bharti Airtel vs Reliance Jio: How the two stack up

Bharti Airtel vs Reliance Jio: How the two stack up

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Airtel rolls out fourth-generation (4G) data service across 296 cities.

Xperia Z1: Sony's answer to Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Xperia Z1: Sony's answer to Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Its 20.7MP camera with an award-winning lens is the main feature of the phone.

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is a star performer

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is a star performer

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

And it is available at a competitive price!

Lenovo K900: Sleek, stylish and has a fantastic 13MP camera

Lenovo K900: Sleek, stylish and has a fantastic 13MP camera

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The device comes with a 5.5-inch IPS full-HD screen, 2GHz dual-core Intel Atom processor and 2GB RAM.

Is HTC Desire 700 expensive at Rs 33k?

Is HTC Desire 700 expensive at Rs 33k?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

HTC Desire 700 looks somewhat like HTC One with a bigger screen. Its body is made of plastic but that doesn't look cheap.

Will you buy Apple's iPhone SE for Rs 42,500?

Will you buy Apple's iPhone SE for Rs 42,500?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The SE is up against some sweet deals from China and South Korea, not to mention Apple's own XR.

Is Xiaomi Mi4 actually better than an iPhone?

Is Xiaomi Mi4 actually better than an iPhone?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Mi4 is a very good phone.

At Rs 4.5 lakhs, is this gaming laptop for you?

At Rs 4.5 lakhs, is this gaming laptop for you?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The battery lasts a little over four hours on a single charge, which is not bad, says Chirinjibi Thapa.

Will you buy HP's SlateBook X2 for Rs 40k?

Will you buy HP's SlateBook X2 for Rs 40k?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

HP has recently launched its Android based convertible notebook/tablet the Slatebook X2 in India. The hybrid device will be available for 39,990 from the month of August.

Jio will continue to offer free voice calls and national roaming post April 1

Jio will continue to offer free voice calls and national roaming post April 1

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

For existing customers, he announced that the current benefits will continue under a new tariff plan for another 12 months by payment of Rs 303 per month and a one-time joining fee of Rs 99.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 lacks killer features

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 lacks killer features

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Users of Note 3 can easily stay a bit longer with their devices and wait for price cuts, as Note 4 doesn't bring enough killer features onboard to qualify for an automatic and an immediate upgrade.

LG V30+: It has more features than costlier flagships

LG V30+: It has more features than costlier flagships

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Why the new LG smartphone is worth a try.

iPhone 6: 10 things you should know

iPhone 6: 10 things you should know

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The much-awaited event is finally over. And here is what you need to know about it!

iPhone 5S, 5C debut in India today

iPhone 5S, 5C debut in India today

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Imagine, with the price of two handsets of new iPhone 5S, you can buy a Tata Nano car.

Moto Z could be Motorola's trend-setter

Moto Z could be Motorola's trend-setter

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

If its gamble of modular accessories pays off, Moto Z could become a trendsetter

First Impression: Moto E's new avatar is a letdown

First Impression: Moto E's new avatar is a letdown

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The Moto E second generation that is slated for sale midnight, March 11, is a big disappointment, feels Himanshu Juneja.

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Despite being steady, the Sony Xperia XZ has room for improvement.

Nexus 6 starts selling in India at Rs 43,999

Nexus 6 starts selling in India at Rs 43,999

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Handset maker Motorola has said its latest smartphone - Nexus 6 - priced Rs 43,999 onwards, can be pre-ordered in India on Flipkart from Tuesday.