News for 'Android'

Coming soon: An Android smartwatch from Google!

Coming soon: An Android smartwatch from Google!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The Android Wear project is open to software makers to create apps for the watches, putting Google at the forefront of efforts to jumpstart the nascent wearable computing market.

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.

Apple, Android phones face tighter laws

Apple, Android phones face tighter laws

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The report said the proposals are a first step toward formulating a law on mobile phone location data and could be written into Europe's revised Data Protection Directive this year.

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.

Nokia returns to gadgets business; launches Android tablet

Nokia returns to gadgets business; launches Android tablet

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Within a year of selling its handset and services business to Microsoft, Nokia has again entered the mobile devices segment by unveiling a new tablet N1 in partnership with Taiwanese company Foxconn.

Why Nokia's Android smartphones will disappoint you

Why Nokia's Android smartphones will disappoint you

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Below par display, processor and storage are definite turn offs for Nokia fans.

Check out the world's 1st Android 2.0 phone

Check out the world's 1st Android 2.0 phone

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

It has the world's thinnest QWERTY slider at 13.7mm.

Android users beware! Indian banks targeted by new malware

Android users beware! Indian banks targeted by new malware

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Being distributed through a fake Flash Player app, the malware is designed for stealing login credentials, hijacking SMSs, uploading contact lists and SMSs to malicious servers, reports Romita Majumdar.

Five dual-core Android smartphones under Rs 25,000

Five dual-core Android smartphones under Rs 25,000

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

If you thought a dual-core Android powered smartphone was out of your reach, think again!

Kashmiri girl develops Android app 'Dial Kashmir'

Kashmiri girl develops Android app 'Dial Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Mehvish Mushtaq is the first kashmiri ever to develop an application

Kashmiri girl develops Android app 'Dial Kashmir'

Kashmiri girl develops Android app 'Dial Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Mehvish Mushtaq is the first kashmiri ever to develop an application

India:Google links Android phones success to price

India:Google links Android phones success to price

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Google has a library of about 6,300 paid and free applications ranging from simple media players to location-based services. The search major is bullish on mobile Internet in India.

Golden tips to help you pick the right Android phone

Golden tips to help you pick the right Android phone

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The authors look at some of these android phones will help you decide which one to buy.

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The Thar ROXX is much larger and taller than the 3-door brute off-roader, The Mahindra Thar which was launched four years back on August 15. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com simply cannot stop raving about it.

Google promises faster search with Chrome, Android browser

Google promises faster search with Chrome, Android browser

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The new feature is designed to make Web pages faster.

'Nokia Android intends to give consumers the best of both worlds'

'Nokia Android intends to give consumers the best of both worlds'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

While critics doubt if the new brand would be continued once Microsoft completes integrating Nokia, the X appears to be Nokia's ploy to ease Android-junkies into a Windows Phone environment.

E-commerce giants to battle it out for Android One market

E-commerce giants to battle it out for Android One market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Competition in the booming multi-billion dollar Indian smartphone market is further set to intensify with e-commerce giants Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal all set to launch Google's much-awaited sub-$100 (around Rs 6,000) handsets on Monday.

AI will play big role here: Google India MD

AI will play big role here: Google India MD

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Having marked a 20-year milestone in India, global tech giant Google is upbeat about its next innings here with Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a big role in it, India MD Roma Datta Chobey said on Thursday, adding that the company is aligning its vision and strategy fully to the country's growth and ambitions. In an interview to PTI, Chobey said Google believes that AI should be regulated but in a way that strikes a fine balance between user benefit -- which is "still at a nascent stage" -- and at the same time, fosters innovation.

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.

Google versus Epic Games verdict in US cheers Indian gaming developers

Google versus Epic Games verdict in US cheers Indian gaming developers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The verdict in the Google versus Epic Games antitrust case in the US has spread cheer among the Indian gaming and app developers. Ending a three-year legal battle, the San Francisco jury found that Google turned its Play app store and billing service into an illegal monopoly. American video game maker Epic Games, best known for Fortnite, had sued Google in 2020.

Tagore works available for Android users

Tagore works available for Android users

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

It is learnt that the SNLTR is also working on Bangla classics.

Acer to launch Google Android notebook

Acer to launch Google Android notebook

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The move opens a new front in Google's battle with Microsoft by offering an alternative to its Windows XP operating system, which dominates the netbook market with a roughly 80 per cent market share.

Don't miss: Top 13 Android phones under Rs 15K

Don't miss: Top 13 Android phones under Rs 15K

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Here is a list of top 13 best Android mobile phones in India available under Rs 15,000.

Celkon to launch SIM-based android tablet

Celkon to launch SIM-based android tablet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Celkon Mobiles is all set to launch the 7-inch sim-based tablet Celtab (CT2), priced at Rs 7499, based on Android Ice Cream Sandwich Operating System, a month after it forayed into the segment with e-tab CT1.

Battle of Androids: Nokia X vs Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2

Battle of Androids: Nokia X vs Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

While Nokia X is armed with good looks and brings freshness to the low end Android segment, the Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 has better features.

Sony launches SmartWatch 2 for Android phones

Sony launches SmartWatch 2 for Android phones

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Allows users to access emails, notifications, maps and music control on the 1.6-inch watch screen.

BlackBerry 'pauses' global rollout of BBM for Android, iOS

BlackBerry 'pauses' global rollout of BBM for Android, iOS

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Smartphone maker BlackBerry has paused the global roll out of instant messaging service BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) on rival Android and iPhones, blaming the delay on issues caused by an unreleased version.

6 features where Android beats iPhone

6 features where Android beats iPhone

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

In this mad race of smart phones it would be interesting to find out some features where iPhone takes beating from Android-based smart phones.

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

It's not just the price! These smartphones come loaded with great features too.

Top 5 Android smartphones priced at Rs 20,000 - Rs 30,000

Top 5 Android smartphones priced at Rs 20,000 - Rs 30,000

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Android smartphones in the Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 price bracket offer almost all features that are packed in top-of-the-line handsets.

Cyber commando unit on home ministry's 100-day agenda

Cyber commando unit on home ministry's 100-day agenda

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

These "cyber commandos" will be different from personnel at cyber police stations and will work with local administration to tackle cyber threats.

Apple's iPad to fall behind Android as tablet war grows

Apple's iPad to fall behind Android as tablet war grows

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

A growing variety of smaller and cheaper Android tablets from Google to Amazon.com Inc will catch on this year with more consumers and chip away at Apple's dominance since the first iPad launched in 2010.

First android-based tablet PC for India

First android-based tablet PC for India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Developed by IITians, it will be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Top 5 Android smartphones between Rs 20k and Rs 30k

Top 5 Android smartphones between Rs 20k and Rs 30k

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The large variety of Android handsets that can be purchased and enjoyed in this segment is very difficult to choose from.

Top 5 Android tablets under Rs 10,000

Top 5 Android tablets under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Check out these tablets which are unique in the sub Rs 10,000 segment.

'Apple patent claims not related to android system'

'Apple patent claims not related to android system'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Last Friday, technology giant Apple, in a massive victory in its patent case against Samsung, won more than $1 billion after a jury in California found that the South Korean firm violated Apple's patents related to the software and design of mobile devices.

Top Android smartphones between Rs 20k-30k

Top Android smartphones between Rs 20k-30k

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Last year's top of the line smartphones now fall under slightly-affordable category.

Lenovo K8 Note: Not a head turner, but a stock Android experience

Lenovo K8 Note: Not a head turner, but a stock Android experience

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Lenovo K8 Note: What's good, what's not

Nokia X: Better than Android phones in its price band

Nokia X: Better than Android phones in its price band

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Nokia X is based on the Lumia- and Asha-like designs.

Kejriwal sweeps hurdles, Modi runs to power on Android

Kejriwal sweeps hurdles, Modi runs to power on Android

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

These games are not party's initiative but of their supporters, followers.