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Nokia's rebirth: The rise of Phoenix?

Nokia's rebirth: The rise of Phoenix?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Yes, Nokia phones are back. This time with android Nougat OS and fingerprint scanners.

This IITian's start-up makes interior decor affordable

This IITian's start-up makes interior decor affordable

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Renderlogy, an interior designing technology start-up, has a few initial hurdles to overcome before scaling and plunging into the larger market.

Here's the new social network for the couch potato

Here's the new social network for the couch potato

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Makers of iDubba, an application that gives a television schedule for all channels in the country, and sets alerts to your favourite programmes, cater to this real-time engagement with TV shows.

10.or D review: A worthy challenger to budget phones

10.or D review: A worthy challenger to budget phones

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Here's why it's highly recommended for those looking for an affordable phone with latest features.

Impress your Valentine with these smartphones

Impress your Valentine with these smartphones

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

We sincerely hope this list suits your requirement and this Valentine's Day brings all the love and joy in your life.

What a steal!

What a steal!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Wickedleak's new Wammy Neo 3 is so beautiful that it will catch the attention of everyone around you.

Xiaomi Mi 5: A flagship phone at half the price

Xiaomi Mi 5: A flagship phone at half the price

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

At Rs 24,999, the Xiaomi Mi 5 has a lot going as a flagship.

Apple ups hiring, but faces obstacles to making phones smarter

Apple ups hiring, but faces obstacles to making phones smarter

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The company has also stepped up its courtship of machine-learning PhD's, joining Google, Amazon, Facebook and others in a fierce contest

Need a battery boost? Top 5 affordable powerbanks on the go

Need a battery boost? Top 5 affordable powerbanks on the go

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

a list of top five powerbanks that strike a perfect balance between price, portability and capacity

Is Sony Xperia T3 worth Rs 25,000?

Is Sony Xperia T3 worth Rs 25,000?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Sony will do well to pull its latest offering near to the Rs 20,000 mark if they want to make prospective buyers seriously consider the Xperia T3.

Top 10 tablets in 2015

Top 10 tablets in 2015

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Take your pick. We have listed the best ones ranging from Rs 14,000 to Rs 55,000.

Apple Watch likely to hit India in June-July

Apple Watch likely to hit India in June-July

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The Apple Watch may cost well over Rs 30,000 for the base model.

Microsoft-Nokia deal receives CCI's green signal

Microsoft-Nokia deal receives CCI's green signal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Fair trade watchdog CCI has approved Microsoft's proposed $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's mobile devices business, citing that the deal would not have adverse impact on competition in the Indian market.

Here's why Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rocks!

Here's why Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rocks!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Even though Note 4 happens to be a marquee device, it faces stiff competition from iPhone 6 Plus and Sony Xperia Z3. Having said that, we bring you features of this phone that sets it apart from the competition.

Google Nexus 6, Galaxy Note 4 are better than HTC One E9 Plus

Google Nexus 6, Galaxy Note 4 are better than HTC One E9 Plus

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

For those who won't mind looking at other brands for Rs 38,000, there is the Google Nexus 6 as well as the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 which are better options in the same price range.

HTC One M9+ is a killer phone but slightly expensive for Rs 53k

HTC One M9+ is a killer phone but slightly expensive for Rs 53k

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

HTC One M9+ has a sharp display. Viewing angles are perfect and watching vidoes on the device is a treat.

Will Blackberry's odd shaped, big-screen Passport work in India?

Will Blackberry's odd shaped, big-screen Passport work in India?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The voice-assistant and intuitive text search are other features which Lalvani says would aid productivity.

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Smartphone maker BlackBerry will sell most of its real estate holding in Canada in a bid to improve operational efficiencies as the firm is facing mounting losses and unsold handset inventory.

Review: TE3N is a weak remake

Review: TE3N is a weak remake

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Amitabh Bachchan is excellent, no question. Only his mystery involved an elusive bottle of Isabgol, says Raja Sen.

Oh dear! Is Samsung making the same mistakes as Nokia?

Oh dear! Is Samsung making the same mistakes as Nokia?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Ashish Pratap Singh wonders if Samsung will meet the same fate as Nokia?

Juggernaut's funky experiment

Juggernaut's funky experiment

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Juggernaut's mobile reading app could be a game-changer, says Nilanjana S Roy.

Google Moto X launched to take on Apple and Samsung

Google Moto X launched to take on Apple and Samsung

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Motorola today launched its first flagship smartphone Moto X, after being taken over by Google, to take on competition from Apple and Samsung.

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

A smartphone that costs less than Rs 2,000? Forget it for now!

A smartphone that costs less than Rs 2,000? Forget it for now!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The five key components, which are indispensable for any smartphone, cost more than Rs 2,000 even for a budget 3G-enabled 3.5-inch handset.

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

In the seventh edition of Jaipur Literature Festival, not only there would be writers to discuss topics ranging from economics to food, politics to fiction and everything else in between but there would be a smartphone app for new age art and literature lovers while 240 speakers will comprises writers of 20 languages.

Galaxy S6 is not pathbreaking but you can hold it with elan

Galaxy S6 is not pathbreaking but you can hold it with elan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Samsung's flagships never skimp on top-end hardware and this S6 no different.

The brain behind Teen Patti, the mobile game

The brain behind Teen Patti, the mobile game

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The inspiring story of how Saurabh Aggarwal conquered it all with his mobile gaming company Octro.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is an iPhone killer

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is an iPhone killer

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

But the only stumbling block, and quite a dampener, would be the Rs 43,000 price tag, says Himanshu Juneja.

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.

Honor 8: Definitely worthy

Honor 8: Definitely worthy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Honor carries good features all around itself. But it is not without its quirks either. Thankfully, these are few and not likely to dent its prospects hugely

Windows 10: How good will it be?

Windows 10: How good will it be?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

With the Windows 10 operating system all set to enter the fray by mid-2015, there were talks of Microsoft redesigning the Internet Explorer, making it more adept at tackling the challenges posed by the likes of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple's Safari.

It is no longer about phones vs computers

It is no longer about phones vs computers

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Seamlessly integrating multiple devices is becoming the single most important strategy for retailers, says Ritwik Sharma.

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The new year holds the promise of great innovations and inventions.

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Whether it is Cupertino or Redmond or California, Artificial Intelligence is the new mantra for tech companies, and Google too is betting big on AI for its newest phones Pixel and Pixel XL.

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.

Review: Big Hero 6 is a whole lot of fistbumping fun

Review: Big Hero 6 is a whole lot of fistbumping fun

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Big Hero 6 is all heart, says Raja Sen.

Bangladesh's War on Terror won't end soon

Bangladesh's War on Terror won't end soon

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Sheikh Hasina's government has launched a relentless war against terrorism since the Dhaka cafe carnage in July 2016, but as Bangladesh's terror networks exploit new technologies and new tactics, the challenge to eliminate jihad gets tougher, points out Binodkumar Singh.

Can HTC 10 take on Samsung Galaxy S7?

Can HTC 10 take on Samsung Galaxy S7?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

HTC surely has armed its latest flagship to teeth, and with Samsung Galaxy S7 already having a head start, all this firepower bodes well for HTC. Having said that, it will be interesting to see how the HTC 10 is priced, says Himanshu Juneja

Students, don't travel abroad without these documents

Students, don't travel abroad without these documents

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Do you have an international driver's license?

Moto X has a brilliant design but lacks removable battery slot

Moto X has a brilliant design but lacks removable battery slot

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Voice control and motion actions are now under one app called Moto.