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Mobile handset industry: Is change the name of the game?

Mobile handset industry: Is change the name of the game?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Android and iPhone, considered outsiders from a mobile industry perspective were able to revolutionise the industry and have created immense positive network externalities.

Top five Windows 8 phones worth checking out!

Top five Windows 8 phones worth checking out!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

With five new handsets ready to raid the cellular market from big names like Nokia, HTC and Samsung, it can be a little difficult to pick the right handset. Here's a guide to help you choose the best for your needs.

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Intelligent tools are being deployed to detect content pirated from OTT platforms.

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 510 tablet at Rs 30,900

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 510 tablet at Rs 30,900

Rediff.com4 May 2013

The tablet comes with 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM.

Microsoft to offer Windows for free on phones, tablets

Microsoft to offer Windows for free on phones, tablets

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

It comes a week after new Chief Executive Satya Nadella unveiled new versions of Word, PowerPoint and Excel applications for Apple Inc's iPad.

Nokia 7 plus: All-rounder with powerful battery

Nokia 7 plus: All-rounder with powerful battery

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The Nokia 7 plus smartphone, with 6.00-inch full HD+ display, lets you have the big screen experience, says Debashish Pachal.

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Till recently, iPhone production in India was limited to older models at a lower price tag. So far, Apple has localised production of five smartphone models - iPhone SE (1st Gen), 6S, 7, XR and 11.

Photos: A look at Nokia Lumia 900

Photos: A look at Nokia Lumia 900

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

It's the most powerful Nokia Windows Phone but lacks that unique differentiating factor to get a lead in an Android dominated market.

19 tablets that cost less than Rs 15,000

19 tablets that cost less than Rs 15,000

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Tablet market is getting hotter day by day in India and it is propelled by low cost tablets that are flooding market. In October, 19 tablets were launched in the country and all of them were low cost tablet and the cheapest tablet was priced at Rs 3,999.

Will you buy this SMART camera for Rs 1.12 lakh?

Will you buy this SMART camera for Rs 1.12 lakh?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

If you always wanted an Android smart camera that delivers just the right amount of performance and battery life, price be damned, the Samsung Galaxy NX is for you.

Microsoft may cut Windows prices

Microsoft may cut Windows prices

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

70% reduction to cover low-cost devices, aimed at stronger foothold in tablet market

The five-point survival guide for BlackBerry-maker RIM

The five-point survival guide for BlackBerry-maker RIM

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Though the road to redemption is a long and hard one, we think here are the five things they can do immediately. After all, they have to start somewhere.

4 reasons why Samsung Galaxy Tabs are not so HOT

4 reasons why Samsung Galaxy Tabs are not so HOT

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Samsung cites lack of education among consumers as a reason for why it didn't do well in the tablet market. We try to present some core reasons why the Galaxy tab scene is not so hot.

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker in October last year launched BBM for rival Android- and iOS-based handsets and the app since then has been downloaded on over 40 million such handsets.

Samsung unveils Note 3 for Rs 49,900; smartwatch for Rs 22,990

Samsung unveils Note 3 for Rs 49,900; smartwatch for Rs 22,990

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Both Note 3 and Gear will be available in 100 stores in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore from Tuesday.

Moto G: Smartphone for the aam aadmi at Rs 14k

Moto G: Smartphone for the aam aadmi at Rs 14k

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Motorola Moto G is a cracker of a phone at an enticing price point believes Himanshu Juneja.

Lenovo launches Vibe X2 smartphone for Rs 19,999

Lenovo launches Vibe X2 smartphone for Rs 19,999

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Chinese tech giant Lenovo unveiled its new 'layered' smartphone - Vibe X2 - priced at Rs 19,999 in India.

Why HTC One M8 is 2014's best smartphone!

Why HTC One M8 is 2014's best smartphone!

Rediff.com9 May 2014

One would have thought it near impossible to improve upon 2013's much-acclaimed HTC One, but with the new M8, HTC has achieved an incredible feat.

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Xiaomi, which sells its phones exclusively through e-commerce website Flipkart.com in India, is looking to find a foothold in a market that has at least 80 different phone companies fighting it out for market share.

Nokia E7: Recommended for business users

Nokia E7: Recommended for business users

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Get Ahead reader Rohit Sane reviews Nokia E7. His verdict: Recommended for business users as they won't mind a steep price tag of Rs 29,999.

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.

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.

Why Apple should be worried!

Why Apple should be worried!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Xiaomi's latest smartphone Mi4 surely can give Apple's iPhones serious competition, says Shruti Puri, and could dent sales of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that helped Apple post fantastic quarterly numbers recently.

COVID-19 opening new doors to fintech companies

COVID-19 opening new doors to fintech companies

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how businesses look at payments. Earlier, fintech companies said when they were talking to merchants, they were not interested in digitisation.

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The spyware gained access to a person's phone even if the attacker's WhatsApp call wasn't answered. The calls also often disappeared from call logs, and affected Android, iPhone and Tizen-based phones.

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.

Lenovo launches 5 smartphones in India

Lenovo launches 5 smartphones in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The number of consumers adopting smarter, wireless technology in the country is on the rise.

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.

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

How HMD plans to regain Nokia's lost glory in India

How HMD plans to regain Nokia's lost glory in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Nokia has managed to enter the top-five list in the feature phone market within six months of its comeback

'Prepaid customers our thrust area in India'

'Prepaid customers our thrust area in India'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

While the brand is facing stiff competition from Apple's iPhone and Google's Android platform in the consumer market and is likely to come face to face with renewed competition in the enterprise market from Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 in early 2011, Frenny Bawa, managing director, RIM India, is confident of staying ahead of the pack.

Apple's shares swallow biggest loss in 4 years

Apple's shares swallow biggest loss in 4 years

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Possible higher dividend, capital gains taxes weigh.

Truecaller, Twitter partner to increase user base in India

Truecaller, Twitter partner to increase user base in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Under the partnership, Truecaller users in India will be able to see if a number is connected with a Twitter account, and will be able to tweet or follow a person directly through the Truecaller app.

Samsung chooses Intel processor for Galaxy Tab 3

Samsung chooses Intel processor for Galaxy Tab 3

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The chipmaker's Clover Trail+ mobile chip will be used in one version of its 10.1-inch tablet.

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The search giant's music streaming service in India is priced a third lower than the iPhone maker's subscription fee.

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Nubia Red Magic 3S is delightfully designed and immensely powerful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

First look: Dell unveils two new smartphones

First look: Dell unveils two new smartphones

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Named the XCD28 and XCD35 they are priced at Rs 10,990 and Rs 16,990 respectively.

Facebook Phone HTC First launched for Rs 25,000

Facebook Phone HTC First launched for Rs 25,000

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Apart from HTC First, Facebook will also make the new user interface available on the Google Play store for other Android users.

iPhone 5 does not 'wow', but. . .

iPhone 5 does not 'wow', but. . .

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Apple's screen is still smaller than its main rivals.

Will Samsung's gamble on digital camera click?

Will Samsung's gamble on digital camera click?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Its Android-based camera has created a stir.