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LG launches the Nexus 4 in India at Rs 25,999

LG launches the Nexus 4 in India at Rs 25,999

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Though full of features, the phone does not support expandable memory, and the battery cannot be removed.

Desi kids shine in US Congressman's app competition

Desi kids shine in US Congressman's app competition

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

From developing an app that instantly alerts teachers and parents when a student is bullied in school to a one that helps airline users to track their lost baggage -- young Indian American students made their mark at the inaugural app competition organised by prominent United States Representative Mike Honda in California recently. Rediff.com/India Abroad's Ritu Jha reports.

Paying bills becomes iPhones' biggest attraction

Paying bills becomes iPhones' biggest attraction

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The addition of a mobile payments service to Apple Inc's next iPhone could help to boost sales of the larger-screen phones and claw back market share lost to mobiles running on Google Inc's Android platform.

Chinese smartphone makers upset Samsung's apple cart

Chinese smartphone makers upset Samsung's apple cart

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Three of the world's top five smartphone sellers were Chinese manufacturers in the April-June quarter, Strategic Analytics said, as China's low-cost offerings on the Android operating system whittled away Samsung's market share.

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The footprints of Indian-origin corporate executives at multinationals is expanding, with Sandeep Kataria taking over the reins of footwear major Bata as its global chief executive officer. From FMCG majors to IT titans, Kataria joins the league of Indian-origin executives who have climbed the highest echelons of corporate across diverse sectors globally. From Nooyi to Pichai to Nadella, the list of such people at the helm of multi-billion dollar enterprises is long.

Would you pay Rs 107,550 for the new Moto Razr?

Would you pay Rs 107,550 for the new Moto Razr?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you the pros and cons.

Top 5 free messaging apps

Top 5 free messaging apps

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

WhatsApp and BlackBerry Messenger are the two prominent Android instant messaging applications. However, there are several messaging apps that are worth trying.

Govt bans 118 Chinese mobile apps, including PUBG

Govt bans 118 Chinese mobile apps, including PUBG

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The banned apps include Baidu, Baidu Express Edition, Tencent Watchlist, FaceU, WeChat Reading and Tencent Weiyun, besides PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite, according to an official statement.

OnePlus 5T: What's better than OnePlus 5, what's not

OnePlus 5T: What's better than OnePlus 5, what's not

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

It's a true budget flagship smartphone.

Xiaomi Redmi 1s rivals Moto G and costs half the price

Xiaomi Redmi 1s rivals Moto G and costs half the price

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

That makes it the best phone in Indian market for the price it's offered.

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Their leaders in the provinces, which have been under the control of Taliban commanders for several months now, speak the language of the bigot. Women are known to have been abducted and enslaved. Several young girls have simply disappeared.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 gets MASSIVE price cut

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 gets MASSIVE price cut

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

The 7-inch tablet, which comes with 3G and voice calling, now costs like many tablets of Indian brands.

A new hang mode on the Yoga Tab 2!

A new hang mode on the Yoga Tab 2!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

You can use the cut-out to hang the device anywhere - kitchen walls, living room and so on.

Fantastic gadgets that will rule the market in 2015

Fantastic gadgets that will rule the market in 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

With the world of technology evolving at a rapid pace, 2014 witnessed a sea change in terms of the gadgets that arrived to the party.

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Till recently, iPhone production in India was limited to older models at a lower price tag. So far, Apple has localised production of five smartphone models - iPhone SE (1st Gen), 6S, 7, XR and 11.

Marylebone Cricket Club releases first ever Laws of Cricket app

Marylebone Cricket Club releases first ever Laws of Cricket app

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The Marylebone Cricket Club has released a first ever Laws of Cricket app. Free to download, 'MCC Laws of Cricket' includes easily digestible explanations of each Law, new imagery and animations and a special Laws quiz.

Samsung launches new Galaxy Grand at Rs 21,500

Samsung launches new Galaxy Grand at Rs 21,500

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

South Korean mobile handset maker Samsung on Tuesday launched its latest offering from its popular Galaxy stable, under the Galaxy Grand label, with dual-SIM, priced at Rs 21,500.

Oppo R15 phones look like iPhone X but...

Oppo R15 phones look like iPhone X but...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

... do they work like the Apple flagship?

iPhone X repair will be a very costly affair

iPhone X repair will be a very costly affair

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Your weekly round-up of the top tech news.

Preview: Google Pixel 4a

Preview: Google Pixel 4a

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The Google Pixel 4a mobile phone, discovers Ashish Narsale, is all about photography and software experience.

Moto Z2 Force: A sturdy phone that cannot break even if you throw it!

Moto Z2 Force: A sturdy phone that cannot break even if you throw it!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Durable build, top-tier innards and compatibility with MotoMods make Moto Z2 Force a power-packed smartphone, says Khalid Anzar

Samsung Gear Fit: Should you buy it for 15k?

Samsung Gear Fit: Should you buy it for 15k?

Rediff.com12 May 2014

With the second iteration of Samsung Gear, the company has replaced its earlier Android interface with Tizen. But given that the Gear Fit retails for Rs 15,450 -- which is more than the full price of a Motorola Moto G -- is it worth a look?

Hello 2017: What new mobiles can we expect?

Hello 2017: What new mobiles can we expect?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

This year saw a lot of innovations in mobile phones, and next year will be even more interesting.

Would you buy OPPO F15 at 19k?

Would you buy OPPO F15 at 19k?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you the details.

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The search giant's music streaming service in India is priced a third lower than the iPhone maker's subscription fee.

Kindle Fire HD tablets: Are these iPad killers?

Kindle Fire HD tablets: Are these iPad killers?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Amazon has announced two new tablets -- 7-inch Kindle Fire HD and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD, at a special event in California, USA. Here's their stunning features that can give a tough run to Apple's iPad.

LG Optimus L9 launched in India for Rs 22,000

LG Optimus L9 launched in India for Rs 22,000

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

The LG Optimus L9 is a mid-range Android smartphone and competes with Samsung Galaxy SII and HTC One S.

Review: M8 Pro 3G tab offers more than what meets the eye

Review: M8 Pro 3G tab offers more than what meets the eye

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The 9.4-inch tablet is packed separately in a neat and slim box that is foam-lined and made of hard board.

Watch out iPad: Samsung Galaxy Tab S is here

Watch out iPad: Samsung Galaxy Tab S is here

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Samsung has finally let out an iPad killer

15 best mobile apps in the world

15 best mobile apps in the world

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

There are thousands of mobile-phone apps.

This girl wants you to 'Dial Kashmir'

This girl wants you to 'Dial Kashmir'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Meet Mehvish Mushtaq, the first Kashmiri girl to develop an Android app dedicated to the state of Jammu & Kashmir.

Google launches Nexus 5X, 6P starting at Rs 31,900

Google launches Nexus 5X, 6P starting at Rs 31,900

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The Nexus 5X features a 5.2-inch screen, 2GB RAM, 12.3 MP rear and 5MP front camera and a 2,700 mAh battery.

Beware! Your OnePlus 6 could be hacked

Beware! Your OnePlus 6 could be hacked

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Security researchers have discovered a serious flaw in OnePlus 6's bootloader, which allows hackers gain full access to your phone.

PHOTOS: HTC One X and HTC One V

PHOTOS: HTC One X and HTC One V

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

HTC three days back unveiled its flagship phone -- One X and One V -- running on Android 4.0 operating system. Here are some stunning pictures and specifications of the One X and One V.

Asus Transformer Prime priced at Rs 49,990

Asus Transformer Prime priced at Rs 49,990

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Asus will launch its quad core processor bearing tablet Asus Transformer with Android 3.2 and a keyboard docking station which transforms it into a laptop in India in the next 15 days with a price tag of Rs 49,990.

#GadgetReview: Like listening to music when you work out?

#GadgetReview: Like listening to music when you work out?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The Samsung Gear IconX earbuds are sturdy, comfortable and highly reliable, says Dhruv Munjal.

Get ready for new flagship phones to reach India

Get ready for new flagship phones to reach India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

All eyes this year, however, are on Nokia's latest launches.

#GadgetWatch: Is Samsung Galaxy A7's triple camera its only USP?

#GadgetWatch: Is Samsung Galaxy A7's triple camera its only USP?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Ashish Narsale weighs in on Samsung's latest phone.

Samsung's new high-end Galaxy Tab S at $399

Samsung's new high-end Galaxy Tab S at $399

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Available in two sizes of 10.5 and 8.4 inches, these are the company's thinnest and lightest tablets to date.

Samsung bets big on premium phones; unveils Note 5 for Rs 53,900

Samsung bets big on premium phones; unveils Note 5 for Rs 53,900

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Samsung on Monday launched its 'Note 5' in the country priced at Rs 53,990.