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Telecom biggies are ignoring Chinese firms for 5G trial

Telecom biggies are ignoring Chinese firms for 5G trial

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The move comes against the backdrop of the US and some of its allies banning the purchase of Chinese telecom gear over security concerns and pressuring other countries to follow suit.

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The five-year-old Chinese brand's assent to the summit comes after a year of astounding rise -- often growing by over 200 percent a quarter, reports Arnab Dutta.

OMG, Micromax has arrived!

OMG, Micromax has arrived!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The home-grown company has recently become the largest mobile phone seller in India. Vipul Vivek explains why Micromax devices have caught the fancy of users.

At 28L, average CTC at ISB up by 8%

At 28L, average CTC at ISB up by 8%

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Of the 1,145 offers made this year, consulting firms made up 34 per cent, followed by banking, financial services and insurance, pharma/healthcare, IT/ITeS and FMCG/retail.

World's top 5 smartphone companies

World's top 5 smartphone companies

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The growth of Chinese manufacturers is shaking up the smartphone industry.

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

At least two of them - Lava and Micromax - are arming themselves against the Chinese rivals which made them insignificant in the local market over the past few years.

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.

MPs to get iPads to access Parliamentary papers

MPs to get iPads to access Parliamentary papers

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

Members of Parliament will now be able to access Parliamentary documents on their Apple iPads and Samsung tablets - Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Money, money, money: the cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Games

Money, money, money: the cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Games

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Here are some areas where costs have grown, and where income that had been expected will not materialise.

Exchange an old phone for BlackBerry Z30, get Rs 5,000 off

Exchange an old phone for BlackBerry Z30, get Rs 5,000 off

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Samsung and Apple already have similar offers on their flagship Galaxy and iPhone ranges.

Brands use missed call service to boost consumer experience

Brands use missed call service to boost consumer experience

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Business houses are using missed called services to improve customer interface.

White House testing smartphones other than Blackberry

White House testing smartphones other than Blackberry

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

So far Blackberry has been the only and the preferred smart phone of choice for the White House, including President Barack Obama.

Phone or camera? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom put to test!

Phone or camera? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom put to test!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Does the Zoom, an offshoot of the flagship Galaxy S4 that released recently, make for a worthwhile camera?

The cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Olympics

The cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Organisers said last December that the entire cost of holding the Games would come to about $15.4 billion, including $2.8 billion in costs for the unprecedented postponement from 2020. Since then, the projected bill for postponement has risen to $3 billion.

Micromax to raise up to $1 bn from global investors

Micromax to raise up to $1 bn from global investors

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Micromax to raise up to $1 bn from global investors.

Apple creates record, sells nearly 800,000 iPhones in India in Q1

Apple creates record, sells nearly 800,000 iPhones in India in Q1

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The US-based company, in collaboration with partners like Wistron and Foxconn, had recently started assembling iPhone 11 in India.

Panasonic P51 is no match for Samsung Galaxy S III

Panasonic P51 is no match for Samsung Galaxy S III

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Is Panasonic P51 worth buying for Rs 22,500? In terms of design, performance, camera and battery it is worth buying, but memory and processor speed are not up to the mark as compared to its competitors (Samsung Galaxy S III, LG Optimus Vu).

The best smartphone news from CES

The best smartphone news from CES

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

These upcoming phones might have the coolest tech of 2018.

Smartphones and tabs: What's coming out of these giants' bag in 2014?

Smartphones and tabs: What's coming out of these giants' bag in 2014?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Shruti Puri, who keeps her ears tuned to the Internet chatter and the buzzing grapevine it hosts, offers a sneak peak into what all smartphones and tablets are coming your way in the New Year

Will Xiaomi disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Will Xiaomi disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Known for its phones and emerging from nowhere in the segment, it might take on the scooter Goliaths.

20 gadgets to look forward to this year

20 gadgets to look forward to this year

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Consumer Electronics Show gives a preview of the amazing gadgets that will come out in the market in the future, as most leading technology companies announce their products in the trade show. Here are 20 products that stand out from this year's event.

At Rs 40k, Blaupunkt's 4k TV is a good deal but...

At Rs 40k, Blaupunkt's 4k TV is a good deal but...

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Its overall picture quality is nowhere close to what Samsung, Sony or even Lloyd 4K TVs offer, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Galaxy Note 3 Neo: Is powerful, long lasting; but expensive

Galaxy Note 3 Neo: Is powerful, long lasting; but expensive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The phone is well endowed but comes at a price of Rs 35,000, which is a dampener.

HDFC Bank, SBI, others not adhering to bulk SMS' norms

HDFC Bank, SBI, others not adhering to bulk SMS' norms

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The telecom regulator on Friday released a list of 40 "defaulter" principal entities, including large banks like HDFC Bank, SBI and ICICI Bank, that are not fulfilling the regulatory norms on bulk commercial messages despite repeated reminders. Hardening its stance on the issue, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) warned that defaulting entities should comply with the stipulated requirements by March 31, 2021 "to avoid any disruption in the communication with customers" from April 1, 2021. "As sufficient opportunity has been given to principal entities/ telemarketers to comply with the regulatory requirements and that the consumers cannot be deprived of the benefits of the regulatory provisions any further, therefore it has been decided that from April 1, 2021, any message failing in the scrubbing process due to non-compliance of regulatory requirements will be rejected" by the system, TRAI said in a statement.

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.

Your discarded smartphones, TVs, computers can harm YOU!

Your discarded smartphones, TVs, computers can harm YOU!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Electronic waste, if not disposed of carefully, can cause cancer, infertility and severe mental dysfunction apart from polluting the environment.

Why Mumbai Indians is the brand to bet on

Why Mumbai Indians is the brand to bet on

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Much of this has been made possible by the owners's insistence on building a team, rather than banking on a collection of talented individuals not necessarily suited to play alongside one another.

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.

Chinese smartphones are now 'Indian brands'!

Chinese smartphones are now 'Indian brands'!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

To escape backlash, handset makers of all major Chinese brands who have their own manufacturing lines in India or outsource from third party vendors here have decided to highlight Made-in-India in their packaging more prominently from now.

BSNL urged not to use Chinese equipment in 4G upgradation

BSNL urged not to use Chinese equipment in 4G upgradation

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

DoT is even considering measures to urge private telecom operators to bring down their dependence on Chinese-made telecom equipment.

#GameReview: PlayerUnknown's Battleground is very addictive

#GameReview: PlayerUnknown's Battleground is very addictive

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

It's a fun game especially if you have friends to team up with, writes Khalid Anzar

Apple to assemble iPhone 12 in India

Apple to assemble iPhone 12 in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Apple Inc is commencing assembly of its iPhone 12 model in the country, a move that is expected to help the US tech giant further consolidate its position in the burgeoning smartphone market in India. Apple has partnered with third-party manufacturers like Foxconn and Wistron to make some of its phones in India. These include iPhone SE, iPhone 10R and iPhone 11.

Is the Lloyd ULED smart TV worth Rs 2.39 lakh?

Is the Lloyd ULED smart TV worth Rs 2.39 lakh?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The beautifully designed Lloyd ULED TV stands up to tech giants

World's top 10 mobile phone companies

World's top 10 mobile phone companies

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Mobile phone sales across the world totalled 435 million units in the second quarter of 2013.

Xiaomi expands smartphone, TV capacity in India with 3 new plants

Xiaomi expands smartphone, TV capacity in India with 3 new plants

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Apart from bringing new suppliers on board, Xiaomi is also hoping to take advantage of the newly launched PLI scheme that offers incentives on incremental production of smartphones with 2020 as the base year.

Apple patent case exposes trade arbiter's flaws

Apple patent case exposes trade arbiter's flaws

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

A US ban on imports of older iPhones and iPads is example of the International Trade Commission being too quick to block products on dubious grounds.

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

As many as 80 brands are riding the digital and television broadcast this year.

Global 5G players brace for Reliance Jio challenge

Global 5G players brace for Reliance Jio challenge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Reliance is leveraging the technological change of building a virtualised 5G network which would see the current hardware-dependent networks shift to software-centric platforms.

Infinix Note 4: There are better options at this price

Infinix Note 4: There are better options at this price

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Chinese phone makers think so. But here's what a review of an Infinix phone reveals.

Maruti, Airtel, ITC are undisputed kings of their sectors

Maruti, Airtel, ITC are undisputed kings of their sectors

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

According to BSE, Bharti Airtel's revenue (on a standalone basis, excluding that from foreign operations and their subsidiaries) stood at Rs 49,919 crore (Rs 499.19 billion).