News for 'Android'

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).

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Beware! 'Dendroid' virus threatens Android phones in India

Beware! 'Dendroid' virus threatens Android phones in India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

The virus of the deadly 'Trojan' family, once activated, could change the command and control server of a user's personal Android phone and intercept private SMSes coming in or going out.

Top 5 Android phones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 Android phones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

These are not low on performance or specifications and are meant for those users who are just entering the Android arena but with a smaller budget.

Google now helps you find your Android phone

Google now helps you find your Android phone

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The Android Device Manager will allow users to ring their device.

'India can be a tough market for Google's AndroidOne'

'India can be a tough market for Google's AndroidOne'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The smartphones are priced Rs 6,399 onwards.

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

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

These five smartphones running Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS bundle some neat features for those willing to pick a tab of Rs 20,000.

Google apologises for 'inadvertently' adding UIDAI helpline to Android setup

Google apologises for 'inadvertently' adding UIDAI helpline to Android setup

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Google said the numbers can be manually deleted from the phones. It also promised to fix the same in future editions of its setup wizard.

Chennai: Hub of gaming, android-compatible tech

Chennai: Hub of gaming, android-compatible tech

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Chennai is slowly becoming a hub in providing support for gaming and android-based technologies.

Beware of new mobile malware attacks on Android devices!

Beware of new mobile malware attacks on Android devices!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

536 new malware families and a further 616 new variants affecting the Android platform were detected.

10 Best Android phones under Rs 10K

10 Best Android phones under Rs 10K

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The war between Android and iOS may never really end but for those who dig at Android, here are the ten best Android phones under Rs 10,000.

After Google, Motorola readies Android phone

After Google, Motorola readies Android phone

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Amid a boom in social-network-friendly handsets, Motorola prepares a new entry, but its Android may not debut until 2009's second quarter

No Gphone, Google bets on Android

No Gphone, Google bets on Android

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Google has unveiled an ambitious strategy that will make cellphones cheaper and speed up internet surfing. Google's director of mobile platforms, Andy Rubin, said in a telephonic conversation from the US that the new platform called Android should reduce the prices of today's $500 smart phones to around $100-150 in a year or so. "If there's ever a Gphone, it will be built on the Android platform," he said.