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Six budget smartphones that are as wow as flagship phones

Six budget smartphones that are as wow as flagship phones

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

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Will YOU buy this Android ICS tablet for Rs 12k?

Will YOU buy this Android ICS tablet for Rs 12k?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

The Zync Z999 plus is a significant improvement over its predecessor and stands tall among the competition. If you are in the market to buy a tablet in the price range of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000, you can consider this device.

Beware of fake Pokemon GO apps!

Beware of fake Pokemon GO apps!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

These malicious apps are capable of locking the victim's device.

Snapchat touches 100 mn user mark in India

Snapchat touches 100 mn user mark in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Photo-messaging app Snapchat on Wednesday said its monthly user base has reached 100 million in the country, and the company will continue to anchor its efforts towards growing and providing more resources to its community of Indian creators. Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, virtually hosted the second edition of 'Snap in India'. At the event, Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel announced the milestone of reaching 100 million Snapchatters monthly in India.

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's electric scooters

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's electric scooters

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

From powering mobile devices, US chip designer Qualcomm has tied up with Ola Electric to power its electric scooters. Qualcomm is providing the key 4G connected octa core android platform which provides connectivity, computing capabilities and enables rich immersive displays with power saving software.

Force rolls out all-new Gurka 2021, deliveries begin on Dussehra

Force rolls out all-new Gurka 2021, deliveries begin on Dussehra

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The Gurkha 2021 is built on a ground-up modular architecture platform with an all-new wider and longer body, full new interiors, a new crash-compliant, high-strength chassis, new coil spring suspension on all four wheels fine-tuned to achieve the right balance and offer the best in class ride quality on multiple surfaces -- tarmac, rough rural roads and off the road, the Pune-based company said.

Your OTT Guide for the week

Your OTT Guide for the week

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Sci-fi blockbusters, massy masala, poignant classics, playful cartoons, Sukanya Verma has something for every taste on OTT this week.

Why Nexus devices will get a lot smarter

Why Nexus devices will get a lot smarter

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

We take a look at the new features that have been added in Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 for Nexus devices

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Got to buy the best Android smartphone under Rs 10,000? Then look no further.

Nexus 6: Bigger, better and beautiful, but costly!

Nexus 6: Bigger, better and beautiful, but costly!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Nexus 6 is still worth the splurge if you love the Android experience.

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

While the users of the three social media platforms remained clueless as they repeatedly received error messages for most part of the day, the stocks of Silicon Valley firm Facebook dropped by nearly five per cent as a result.

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Losing a phone has become even more costly after the government's push for a cashless society

Hyderabad boys develop Ave, an Android tablet PC at 12,999

Hyderabad boys develop Ave, an Android tablet PC at 12,999

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

A new tablet PC enters into the fray, iPhone 4S becomes the costliest smartphone in India and Motorola RAZR makes its debut in India. All this and more news from the world of gadgets and gaming.

Top 5 'must have' apps for tablets

Top 5 'must have' apps for tablets

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Here are some 'must have' applications if you happen to own an Android tablet.

#GadgetSpeak: Is the Realme 2 better than the Redmi Y2?

#GadgetSpeak: Is the Realme 2 better than the Redmi Y2?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Ashish Narsale makes the comparison for you.

Pak using Aarogya Setu app to target Indian military: Army

Pak using Aarogya Setu app to target Indian military: Army

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The army in its warning has asked personnel about the need to be sensitised about the Pakistani spy agencies' designs while downloading the application.

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Google Inc on Thursday unveiled the newest version of its Android smartphone software, aiming to allow more smartphone users access to its evolving menu of online services such as driving directions voice-activated search.

'India is Amazon's second-largest technology hub'

'India is Amazon's second-largest technology hub'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

India is the second-largest technology hub for Amazon globally and its teams are powering innovations not only for customers in the country but globally as well, a top company executive said on Thursday. Speaking at Amazon India Career Day, Amazon global senior vice president and country head India Amit Agarwal said the e-commerce company employs over one lakh professionals in India across diverse areas from engineering, supply chain, content creation, marketing, video and others. "India is also the second-largest technology hub for Amazon globally, with some of the most talented software developers, product managers, machine learning scientists, and research scientists as part of the team," he said.

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Paytm will not be available for download now but there will be no impact on existing users of the app. 'The app was blocked for violation of play policies - a clarification of our policy was released earlier today ahead of the IPL (Indian Premier League) tournament,' Google said in an e-mailed response on Friday.

How to secure your PC and smartphone

How to secure your PC and smartphone

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The Android version of Bitdefender Family Pack 2018 is useful, especially the anti-theft feature.

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 20K with best battery life

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 20K with best battery life

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Lenovo P780, Lenovo P770, Xolo B700, Salora PowerMaxx Z1 and the Sony Xperia C are currently the best Android smartphones under Rs 20,000 in terms of their battery life.

SEE: Rajasthan Royals introduce virtual coaching, set up digital cricket academy app

SEE: Rajasthan Royals introduce virtual coaching, set up digital cricket academy app

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

In future versions, the app will not only expand its cricket coaching features, but will also focus on other aspects of the sport including mental and physical health, merchandising, and education.

Google, Jio working closely to build affordable smartphones: Pichai

Google, Jio working closely to build affordable smartphones: Pichai

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday said the company continues to engage closely with partner Jio on the initiative of building an affordable smartphone and that work is underway on the project. Last year, Google had picked up a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 33,737 crore. It had also entered into a commercial agreement with Jio Platforms to jointly develop an entry-level, affordable smartphone.

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Apple Inc and Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit have agreed to settle all patent litigation between them over smartphones, ending one of the highest-profile lawsuits in technology.

Google removes Parler from Play Store for inciting violence

Google removes Parler from Play Store for inciting violence

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The move by the two Silicon Valley companies came the day when Twitter permanently suspended Trump's account due to "risk of further incitement of violence".

Will you buy HP's SlateBook X2 for Rs 40k?

Will you buy HP's SlateBook X2 for Rs 40k?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

HP has recently launched its Android based convertible notebook/tablet the Slatebook X2 in India. The hybrid device will be available for 39,990 from the month of August.

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Give cash assistance of Rs 75 per person per day and an android phone and you will see the economy reviving.'

Nokia's rebirth: The rise of Phoenix?

Nokia's rebirth: The rise of Phoenix?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Yes, Nokia phones are back. This time with android Nougat OS and fingerprint scanners.

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Google has worked with a range of partners to build Nexus phones, with the company controlling the software and some hardware elements, while leaving manufacturing to its partners, who have included LG, HTC and Huawei, among others.

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Google is expected to launch its much-awaited sub-$100 (around Rs 6,000) smartphones in India this month, which will further intensify competition in the booming multi-billion dollar smart devices market in India.

Big Tech invests $1.82 bn in Indian startups so far this year

Big Tech invests $1.82 bn in Indian startups so far this year

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Their startup investments number 13 so far, compared to 17 deals in 2020.

Google launches Duo to take on Apple's FaceTime, Skype

Google launches Duo to take on Apple's FaceTime, Skype

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The rollout of Duo for Android and iOS starts today. To ensure privacy and security, all Duo calls are end-to-end encrypted

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

The low-cost smartphone option is very limited if you intend to buy anything other than Android, but we have tried to give the widest choice here in terms of best smartphone for less than Rs 10,000.

Review: The OnePlus 8T

Review: The OnePlus 8T

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Is the OnePlus's latest offering worth its price?

MapMyIndia plans to go public, raise Rs 1,200 crore

MapMyIndia plans to go public, raise Rs 1,200 crore

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

India's first home-grown mapping company MapMyIndia is looking to list in the public market by raising around Rs 1,200 crore at a Rs 6,000-crore valuation. Sources said the company is ready with its draft red herring prospectus documents and is likely to file as early as next week. While the money will be used for business expansion, it will also give MapMyIndia's early investors, including Qualcomm, PhonePe, and Japanese mapmaker Zenrin Co., a chance to exit. The Verma family, which founded the company, will continue to remain promoters.

Nexus 6 starts selling in India at Rs 43,999

Nexus 6 starts selling in India at Rs 43,999

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Handset maker Motorola has said its latest smartphone - Nexus 6 - priced Rs 43,999 onwards, can be pre-ordered in India on Flipkart from Tuesday.

Galaxy Tab S 8.4: One of the best Android tablets you can buy

Galaxy Tab S 8.4: One of the best Android tablets you can buy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

With an impressive Super AMOLED screen and power-packed features, this device is one of the best Android tablets one can buy

Lost your job? 20 FREE courses you can apply for

Lost your job? 20 FREE courses you can apply for

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Internshala Trainings is offering free online trainings for 1,000 young professionals who have lost their jobs in the pandemic.

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India for Rs 21.5k

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India for Rs 21.5k

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

It comes with Android Jelly Bean, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM and host of other innovative features