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Sundar Pichai: The man Google, Twitter fought for

Sundar Pichai: The man Google, Twitter fought for

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Google paid million of dollars as bonus to retain him when competitors tried to poach.

Review: Is the Honor 20i worth Rs 14,999?

Review: Is the Honor 20i worth Rs 14,999?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The Honor 20i is a complete package in the budget smartphone segment, says Khalid Anzar.

Bihar govt to use GPS phones to monitor MNREGA progress

Bihar govt to use GPS phones to monitor MNREGA progress

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Bihar government has decided to use high-tech GPS enabled Android phones to monitor progress of the rural jobs scheme and keep a watch on the officials involved in the implementation of the scheme.

Top 5 feature phones under Rs 5k

Top 5 feature phones under Rs 5k

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Feature phones options that provide good quality for reasonable cost.

HTC One hits a home run

HTC One hits a home run

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

The phone is the king of Android hill at the moment, with great looks and software to match.

Apple creates record, sells nearly 800,000 iPhones in India in Q1

Apple creates record, sells nearly 800,000 iPhones in India in Q1

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The US-based company, in collaboration with partners like Wistron and Foxconn, had recently started assembling iPhone 11 in India.

LG Nexus 4: Will you but it for Rs 26k?

LG Nexus 4: Will you but it for Rs 26k?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

The phone offers very good performance, display and comes with a great price and promise of always having the latest Android version.

'China to have top 5 mobile handset makers by 2014'

'China to have top 5 mobile handset makers by 2014'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

These companies are aggressively launching cheaper devices giving a tough time to the existing players.

Phone review: How good is HTC One?

Phone review: How good is HTC One?

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The latest Android phone from HTC packs a punch.

Nokia planning to launch 'Windows tablet'

Nokia planning to launch 'Windows tablet'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Nokia was looking at how Microsoft's Surface tablet went in the market before launching its own.

Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky

Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Over the last few days there has been a constant scrutiny over Facebook having access to your SMS. Buried within the latest update for Facebook's Android app is a feature that is causing growing concern among some users.

Review: Gamers will love Indian Air Force: A Cut Above

Review: Gamers will love Indian Air Force: A Cut Above

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale reviews the Android game Indian Air Force: A Cut Above.

LUMIA 640 XL is a killer but slightly expensive

LUMIA 640 XL is a killer but slightly expensive

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The 5.7-inch 640 XL dual-SIM comes with a solid plastic body and looks sturdy.

HP-Google deal could rattle Microsoft

HP-Google deal could rattle Microsoft

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

If Hewlett-Packard, the world's biggest PC maker, were to install Google's operating system on netbooks, Microsoft Windows could face strong competition

IRCTC makes flight ticket booking easier, cheaper

IRCTC makes flight ticket booking easier, cheaper

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Flyers have to download the IRCTC Android-based mobile app - IRCTC Air - from Google Playstore to book tickets.

Mason's son scores 600/600 in Karnataka PUC

Mason's son scores 600/600 in Karnataka PUC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

A teenager who doesn't need to be told to study, who makes no demands on his parents even while preparing for his board exams -- and then goes on to score a perfect 100%.

A smart way to cut pollution and save money too!

A smart way to cut pollution and save money too!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Sharing a ride is likely to become a hot new trend.

Top 7 features of the new Blackberry OS 10

Top 7 features of the new Blackberry OS 10

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Shining new features that have been introduced into the latest OS by BlackBerry.

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

They are the best value for money smartphones in India.

Motorola launches two Razr smartphones

Motorola launches two Razr smartphones

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

In India, Razr Maxx will be available in select cities at select retail stores starting June 21 for a recommended retail price of Rs 31,590.

COVID-19 opening new doors to fintech companies

COVID-19 opening new doors to fintech companies

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how businesses look at payments. Earlier, fintech companies said when they were talking to merchants, they were not interested in digitisation.

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Ambani said, it will be ready for trials as soon as 5G spectrum is available and can be ready for field deployment next year.

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Intelligent tools are being deployed to detect content pirated from OTT platforms.

Reliance launches new 3G tablet for Rs 14,499

Reliance launches new 3G tablet for Rs 14,499

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Reliance 3G Tab comes with a 7-inch capacitive touch screen with Android 2.3 OS and a high speed processor of 1.4GHz.

iPhone 5 Vs Galaxy S III: Which is better?

iPhone 5 Vs Galaxy S III: Which is better?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Head to head comparison of two top of the line smartphones from rival camps -- Apple iOS and Google Android.

'App-y New Year'

'App-y New Year'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

You might love them or hate them, but you just can't ignore them.

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Pichai and Page may prove to be a great partnership - one an ace executor and other a tech visionary

PHOTOS: Samsung Beam, Nokia 808, LG Vu and more at MWC

PHOTOS: Samsung Beam, Nokia 808, LG Vu and more at MWC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

A sneak-peek into all the power-packed action happening in teh world of technology at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, Spain.

Now Docoss X1, a smartphone for Rs 888!

Now Docoss X1, a smartphone for Rs 888!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

A company based in Jaipur has sprung up overnight with a Rs 888 Android phone - Docoss X1.

Asus vs Redmi: The fight for India's best budget phone

Asus vs Redmi: The fight for India's best budget phone

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Has Asus cooked the right recipe to dethrone Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro as India's best selling budget phone?

Dr App: Software for healthy living

Dr App: Software for healthy living

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Stress, hypertension, obesity and other lifestyle diseases have been dogging all of us. But with a little help from your mobile phone, you can now track how many calories you intake on a daily basis, your exercise routine, the miles you have run or cycled and much more.

Xolo X900: Will YOU buy this Intel-powered phone at 23K?

Xolo X900: Will YOU buy this Intel-powered phone at 23K?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

A very solid start from Lava and Intel, but what we are really waiting for is a real 'I want this device'.

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What must you buy?

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What must you buy?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

You may like it or not but Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are definitely ahead of other premium smartphones available in the market when it comes to performance, battery life and OS, says Shruti Puri.

iPhone losing dominance; iPad maintains steady growth

iPhone losing dominance; iPad maintains steady growth

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The trends, the report says, are unmistakable. Apple's iPhone is losing primary support, while the iPad surges and the Android remains among the most important platforms.

How to apply for young achiever scholarship

How to apply for young achiever scholarship

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

If your annual family income in less than Rs 2.4 lakhs, you can avail of these courses free of cost on a special scholarship.

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker in October last year launched BBM for rival Android- and iOS-based handsets and the app since then has been downloaded on over 40 million such handsets.

Review: Is the Google Pixel 3a worth Rs 39,990?

Review: Is the Google Pixel 3a worth Rs 39,990?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The Google Pixel 3a trades off some of the premium features of the Pixel 3, but these scale-downs are not noticeable in day-to-day usage, says Khalid Anzar.

The hidden danger in sex toys

The hidden danger in sex toys

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Your intimate sessions could be recorded!

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The spyware gained access to a person's phone even if the attacker's WhatsApp call wasn't answered. The calls also often disappeared from call logs, and affected Android, iPhone and Tizen-based phones.

Google all set to buy Motorola Mobility

Google all set to buy Motorola Mobility

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Motorola Mobility's total commitment to Android has created a natural fit for the two companies.