News for 'Android OS'

Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps

Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The launch date for Windows 10 has not been announced yet.

BHIM app for UPI payments is now on Apple iOS

BHIM app for UPI payments is now on Apple iOS

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

BHIM is a platform designed to make payment through UPI and USSD modes simpler.

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Google Inc on Monday launched the first smartphones powered by its Android One operating system in India, pricing them at around Rs 6,399 ($105) to capture the low-cost segment of the world's fastest growing smartphone market.

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Notably, Moraes on August 29 had asked Elon Musk to appoint a legal representative for his social media platform X in Brazil within 24 hours or face the consequences of a nationwide suspension.

Why Android Lollipop takes the cake

Why Android Lollipop takes the cake

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Performance-wise, the most significant change that comes along with Android L is Android Runtime, which replaces Dalvik as the application runtime environment -- which basically converts codes into running applications.

Delicious 10! Features that make Android Lollipop sweeter

Delicious 10! Features that make Android Lollipop sweeter

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

A look at few of the key features from the latest Android Operating System called Lollipop or Android 5.0

New BBM app offers free call facility for Android, iPhone users

New BBM app offers free call facility for Android, iPhone users

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

BBM users on Android and iPhone will now be able to make free voice calls to BBM contacts over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection with BBM Voice, as well as access BBM Channels, a broadcast service, BlackBerry said in a statement.

CBDC Pilot May Continue For One More Year

CBDC Pilot May Continue For One More Year

Rediff.com2 May 2023

One reason why volumes have not increased in the retail segment is that users are not aware of merchants who accept digital currency.

e-Rupee: RBI creates Rs 1.71 crore of digital currency for retail pilot

e-Rupee: RBI creates Rs 1.71 crore of digital currency for retail pilot

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The pilot project for central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the retail segment went live on Thursday with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issuing Rs 1.71 crore to four participating banks based on their indents. The central bank has identified four banks for the first phase of the pilot - State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and IDFC First Bank - in four cities, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. The highest indent was received from one private sector bank.

How iOS app can help you with traffic updates

How iOS app can help you with traffic updates

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

The app uses quite a few icons, so it would be a good idea to figure out what each means before hitting the road.

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Android M would be built directly into cars allowing drivers to enjoy all the benefits of the internet without even plugging in their smartphones.

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.

BlackBerry ties up with Mumbai Indians for chat service

BlackBerry ties up with Mumbai Indians for chat service

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The BBM Channel will be available for all BlackBerry users, iOS and Android OS platforms.

Halwa ceremony held; stage set for interim Budget

Halwa ceremony held; stage set for interim Budget

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the budget preparation process for Interim Union Budget 2024, was held in North Block on Wednesday in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad was also present. A customary halwa ceremony is performed every year before the "lock-in" process of Budget preparation begins.

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nearly 92% of the 250-mn smartphones run on Android.

10 things you must know about LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P

10 things you must know about LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Read this before you make a decision to buy one of these Google smartphones.

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

At 65K, Would You Buy OnePlus 12?

At 65K, Would You Buy OnePlus 12?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The main reason for any consumer to buy an expensive smartphone is its camera.

Hyderabad gets a Microsoft Garage, Bengaluru next

Hyderabad gets a Microsoft Garage, Bengaluru next

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

The Hyderabad Garage will collaborate with teams in Silicon Valley, Redmond, Vancouver, Washington, New England, Israel and Beijing.

Tim Cook has to face Sundar Pichai's googly to win India

Tim Cook has to face Sundar Pichai's googly to win India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

iPhone will have to break Android's domination to make India the next China for Apple

Google probed for alleged unfair business

Google probed for alleged unfair business

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The Competition Commission has ordered a detailed probe against Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in the smart television operating systems market in the country. After assessing a complaint, the watchdog has reached the prima-facie view that Google is dominant in the relevant market for licensable smart TV device operating systems in India. In a 24-page order, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said that prima-facie mandatory pre-installation of all the Google applications under TADA amounts to imposition of unfair conditions on the smart TV device manufacturers.

Mukesh Ambani to launch the ultra cheap smartphone on Sep 10

Mukesh Ambani to launch the ultra cheap smartphone on Sep 10

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said Jio and Google have jointly developed a power-packed and affordable smartphone 'JioPhone Next', which will be available in the market from September 10. Ambani promised that JioPhone Next will be the most affordable smartphone not just in India but globally. Speaking at RIL's annual general meeting, Ambani asserted that an ultra-affordable 4G smartphone is essential to make India '2G-mukt' (free of 2G).

After Android Oreo 8.0 update: Is OnePlus 5T still the phone to beat?

After Android Oreo 8.0 update: Is OnePlus 5T still the phone to beat?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

What puts this reasonably priced flagship ahead of rivals?

Xiaomi Mi A1: An all-rounder with almost no weak area

Xiaomi Mi A1: An all-rounder with almost no weak area

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

It's a good deal for those looking for stock Android experience without compromising.

Spoiling Google's party!

Spoiling Google's party!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

With the release of HTC One A9, the company has brought forward a phone which has the capability to spoil Google Nexus 5X's party at the least. In fact, HTC CEO went ahead and even declared that HTC One A9 is a 'a good alternative to the iPhone'.

Sony Xperia XZ1: A great phone, but not good enough

Sony Xperia XZ1: A great phone, but not good enough

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

At 44,990 Sony Xperia XZ1 doesn't have anything new to offer, making it difficult to compete with rivals.

CCI orders probe into Google's payment systems

CCI orders probe into Google's payment systems

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday ordered a detailed probe against internet giant Google for alleged unfair business practices with respect to Google Pay as well as Google Play's payment system. Google Pay is a popular digital payments platform while Google Play is the app store on its Android ecosystem.

Meta launches Twitter's rival app, Threads

Meta launches Twitter's rival app, Threads

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Instagram, owned by the tech giant Meta, on Wednesday, unveiled its new app called 'Threads' a new app designed to directly compete with Elon Musk's Twitter. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a US-based media house, Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch, framing Threads as "a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations." Threads will be linked to users' Instagram profiles, making it simple to connect with followers, prominent personalities, or brands.

'We want Indians to shape the Internet'

'We want Indians to shape the Internet'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from the Google For India event in New Delhi.

Will WhatsApp stop working on your phone?

Will WhatsApp stop working on your phone?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Here's what you need to know.

Xperia Z3: The best Android smartphone from Sony

Xperia Z3: The best Android smartphone from Sony

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The Z3 promises a lot in terms of entertainment and performance. Let's see if it does justice to the previous two Xperia flagships.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

Use of Indian languages key for increasing internet access in India: Report

Use of Indian languages key for increasing internet access in India: Report

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Nearly 665 million Indians or 45 per cent of the rural population did not have access to the internet as of 2023. Difficulty in understanding internet procedures, insufficient awareness of its benefits, and a lack of interest have emerged as the top reasons for a gap in internet penetration in rural India, according to a joint report by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Kantar. "The proficiency of English in rural India is very low. While we have content in Hindi, the internet is English-heavy.

Apple finds it tough to crack India market

Apple finds it tough to crack India market

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

iPhone sales in June quarter dropped 35% even as smartphone market grew 19%

Far Out: Check out what's new from Apple's iPhone 14 event

Far Out: Check out what's new from Apple's iPhone 14 event

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Apple 'Far Out' event, which was one of the most anticipated tech events of the year, finally happened on Wednesday, bringing new gadgets galore including new iPhones, new watches and new AirPods. However, for those who missed it, worry not, here's the roundup.

So Sweet!

So Sweet!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Google's Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes with some nifty features, says Himanshu Juneja.

Govt bans 59 apps including TikTok, WeChat

Govt bans 59 apps including TikTok, WeChat

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The IT ministry said it has received many complaints from various sources, including several reports about misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users' data in an unauthorised manner to servers which have locations outside India.

Phone Shopping? Check Out OnePlus 11

Phone Shopping? Check Out OnePlus 11

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Clicking pictures under the streetlight or during the day is pure joy with the OnePlus 11, says Ashish Narsale.

Top 5 smartphones to watch IPL on-the-go

Top 5 smartphones to watch IPL on-the-go

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

These smartphones will let you enjoy all the action this IPL season!