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Revealed! Nokia's Android smartphones range

Revealed! Nokia's Android smartphones range

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Targeted at fast growing low-cost smartphone markets like India, Nokia launched the much anticipated Android-based smartphones starting at Rs 7,600.

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma lists everything that's there on OTT this week.

A newbie's guide to Android!

A newbie's guide to Android!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Ever thought about going deep and knowing Android inside out? Here's the right place...

Just 3,000 nods: Trai's whitelisting deadline may be pushed by 30 days

Just 3,000 nods: Trai's whitelisting deadline may be pushed by 30 days

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) may extend the deadline to whitelist URLs (Uniform Resource Locators), APKs (Android Package Kit), or OTT (Over The Top) links - through which it intends to curb their misuse -is likely to be extended by 30 days as only over 3,000 registered senders (businesses) have complied, officials indicated. According to Trai officials, over 3,000 registered senders have whitelisted more than 70,000 links, but many more (thousands of others) are yet to comply with the directive as the mandatory norms are set to come into effect from October 1.

10 Best Android phones ever!

10 Best Android phones ever!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

With more Android phones hitting the market, choosing the right one is becoming a challenge. Fear not, help is here!

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.

Samsung loses ground to Apple in premium smartphone mkt

Samsung loses ground to Apple in premium smartphone mkt

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Samsung is losing the race in India's premium smartphone market as rival Apple continues to increase its dominance in the segment, driven by robust iPhone sales and festival season discounts. Shortly after Apple CEO Tim Cook announced an all-time revenue record in India yet again for the September quarter, the company recorded its best-ever quarter of shipments at four million units in the third quarter of calendar year 2024 (Q3CY24), led by the iPhone 15 and iPhone 13, according to a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC).

LG, Motorola launch Android phone

LG, Motorola launch Android phone

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

While LG's LG GW620 is priced at Rs 16,490, Motorola's smartphone Milestone would be available at Rs 32,990 based on Android systems.

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

EU says Google unfairly pushes own apps with Android

The ultimate Android beast is here

The ultimate Android beast is here

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The Pixel may be one of the best Android phones yet.

Six Android 6 Marshmallow features you must know

Six Android 6 Marshmallow features you must know

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

These few features of the incredibly powerful and customisable Android 6 OS from Google will surely improve upon the earlier Lollipop OS and provide a better user experience.

The 2024 Year End Bollywood Quiz

The 2024 Year End Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

19 must-have Android smartphone apps

19 must-have Android smartphone apps

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Get Ahead reader Kartheek Pathuri lists out 19 must-have Android apps for your smartphone in response to our reader invite.

Will Nokia's love affair with Android succeed?

Will Nokia's love affair with Android succeed?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Nokia, after scripting a comeback of sorts with its Windows based phones, has launched an Android phone through its new offering, Nokia X dual-SIM. Will this gamble succeed?

The TOP 10 Android apps for lovers!

The TOP 10 Android apps for lovers!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

These are great add-on apps for your well-loved Android phone.

7 must-have free Android apps

7 must-have free Android apps

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

A sneak-peek at the best, preferred and most wanted free Android applications.

Top 10 Android phones in India

Top 10 Android phones in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

It's raining Android phones and while you are spoilt for choice, it is also about finally zeroing on the perfect handset that gives you your money's worth. Here's a list of Digit's top 10 Android phones just released in the Indian market.

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The deadly virus has been identified as 'AndroidSmssend' and it can acquire as many as four aliases to hoodwink the user and perpetrate its destructive activities on a personal Android enabled phone.

Top 5 FREE entertainment apps for Android

Top 5 FREE entertainment apps for Android

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

A collection of must-have applications to make sure you stay entertained on your Android smartphone or tablet. What's more, they are all free.

Android's Gingerbread, ICS main target of criminals

Android's Gingerbread, ICS main target of criminals

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Gingerbread, the most popular android version, attracts increased interest from cybercriminals.

Android phones call on Indian consumers

Android phones call on Indian consumers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Samsung Electronics and Motorola are gearing up to launch handsets based on Google's Android operating system in India.

Android One may not be a success in India

Android One may not be a success in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Since most people in this segment might be using internet for the first time on their mobiles, user experience is important.

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The aim is a vast improvement in quality that would lead to a surge in demand for low-end Android phones

Move over, Windows? Nokia turns to Android!

Move over, Windows? Nokia turns to Android!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Launches three new phones

9 best Android apps of 2015

9 best Android apps of 2015

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Available free on Play Store, they add immense value to your overall Android experience

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The clubs have agreed to pay 50 per cent to Sony to cover the broadcast cost, apart from the Rs 7 lakh entry fee.

Will Nokia's gamble with Android work wonders?

Will Nokia's gamble with Android work wonders?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

After a long wait, the handset maker adopts the ubiquitous operating system to gain volumes in the smartphone market.

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The trial was closely watched by software developers, who feared an Oracle victory could spur more software copyright lawsuits.

Top 5 Android smartphones above Rs 20,000

Top 5 Android smartphones above Rs 20,000

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Got a big budget? Then get the best Android device your money can buy.

Top 5 Android smartphones above Rs 30,000

Top 5 Android smartphones above Rs 30,000

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Check some top devices offering a distinct experience with Android Jelly Bean operating system and top of the line powerful hardware.

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Here are five Android smartphones in the mid-range segment that perform well and are worth considering.

Top 5 free utility apps for Android

Top 5 free utility apps for Android

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Make the best of your smartphone using these nifty utilities

LG Urbane is the best-looking Android watch

LG Urbane is the best-looking Android watch

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The Android Wear watch that could give the Apple Watch a run for its money.

Google to train 2 million developers on Android in India

Google to train 2 million developers on Android in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The training is available for both students as well as mid-career developers.

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Google Inc said on Thursday that Andy Rubin, co-founder of its Android mobile business and head of its nascent robotics effort is leaving the company.

Get ready for Android apps mania

Get ready for Android apps mania

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The battle between Microsoft and Google in the tablet and mobile space is heating up.

India overtakes US in Android app downloads

India overtakes US in Android app downloads

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

India has around 355 million Internet users, second only to China, says a report

PIX: Top 5 Android Honeycomb Tablets

PIX: Top 5 Android Honeycomb Tablets

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

So you think iPad is the best thing to happen to humankind since the invention of the wheel? Take a look at this year's best Android Honeycomb tablets that might just be up your alley.

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The Android OS from Google Inc is fast gaining popularity over other platforms like the Apple's iOS4, Nokia's Symbian, Microsoft's Windows and Samsung's Bada. As more and more developers get weaned away to the Android platform because of the versatility it offers, we present five fun must-have Android games for you in 2010.

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Online search giant Google's operating system (OS) for the mobile platform, Android, is fast gaining ground in the US. However, in India, Android trails with a single-digit market share.