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This app is a Life Saver!

This app is a Life Saver!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Life Saver -- that's the name of the app -- is a bit of an ugly duckling, that later became a swan, says Raghu Mohan.

Facebook Phone HTC First launched for Rs 25,000

Facebook Phone HTC First launched for Rs 25,000

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Apart from HTC First, Facebook will also make the new user interface available on the Google Play store for other Android users.

Does it make sense to buy the new Hyundai Verna?

Does it make sense to buy the new Hyundai Verna?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

As it is with all Hyundais, the quality of the materials used is good and the cabin feels premium, practical and well put together.

Top 6 budget tabs with big screens

Top 6 budget tabs with big screens

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

A list of Android-based tabs that have big screens and are pocket-friendly.

Top 6 Tablets Under Rs 20,000

Top 6 Tablets Under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

How do you choose the best from scores of tablets that sell below Rs 20k? Here are the top 6.

Xolo X1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Grand

Xolo X1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Grand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Read this to know which smartphone is better...

Karbonn to launch 'Smart Tab 1' tablet PC in August

Karbonn to launch 'Smart Tab 1' tablet PC in August

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Karbonn Mobiles on Friday said it will launch world's first 'Smart Tab 1' tablet PC loaded with the latest version of Google's Android operating system in the country in August.

Watch: The unboxing and first look of the OnePlus 7T

Watch: The unboxing and first look of the OnePlus 7T

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com tells you what the phone is about.

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Android and Apple iOS combined accounts for the majority of the smartphone market.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Grand

Review: Samsung Galaxy Grand

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

You won't regret buying the Samsung Galaxy Grand even if you buy it now for Rs 21,500.

New version of Aakash tablet from Nov 11

New version of Aakash tablet from Nov 11

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday said the new version of the low-cost Aakash tablet PC is expected to be available to students on November 11.

First Impressions: Nokia's CHEAPEST Windows 8 phone

First Impressions: Nokia's CHEAPEST Windows 8 phone

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Nokia Lumia 520 at just 139 euros or Rs 9,800 has potential to challenge its Android rivals.

Will Samsung's gamble on digital camera click?

Will Samsung's gamble on digital camera click?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Its Android-based camera has created a stir.

Google fired 48 employees in 2 yrs for sexual misconduct: Pichai

Google fired 48 employees in 2 yrs for sexual misconduct: Pichai

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The letter was in response to a New York Times report that Android creator Andy Rubin received a whopping $90 million exit package despite facing misconduct allegations.

HTC launches smartphone to take on Samsung

HTC launches smartphone to take on Samsung

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Icons on the home screen are replaced with a personalised stream of news articles, social networking updates, photos and video.

Samsung Galaxy Note 800: Will YOU buy it at Rs 40,000?

Samsung Galaxy Note 800: Will YOU buy it at Rs 40,000?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

At Rs 40,000, can Samsung Galaxy Note 800 compete with the iPad or the Transformer Prime? Let us find out

Review: Is the Realme 3 Pro is good value for money?

Review: Is the Realme 3 Pro is good value for money?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

For a budget phone, the camera becomes a crucial variable in distinguishing itself from its competitors, says Khalid Anzar.

War time: Google to take these 12 products head on

War time: Google to take these 12 products head on

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

At the recently concluded annual I/O conference, which is an annual developer-focused event held in San Francisco, California, Google announced several new devices and services.

Rise and fall of a telecom giant

Rise and fall of a telecom giant

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Let's take a look at the rise and fall of the giant.

Why Alexa scores over Google Home

Why Alexa scores over Google Home

Rediff.com3 May 2018

We tried both out.

iPhone 5 does not 'wow', but. . .

iPhone 5 does not 'wow', but. . .

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Apple's screen is still smaller than its main rivals.

PHOTOS: Google staff walk out in protest over sexual harassment

PHOTOS: Google staff walk out in protest over sexual harassment

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The employees are demanding several key changes in how sexual misconduct allegations are dealt with at the technology giant, including a call to end forced arbitration, a move which would make it possible for victims to sue.

The man who said no to Google

The man who said no to Google

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Ritu Jha meets Vineet Devaiah, the founder of TeliportMe that he believes will give tough competition to Google Street View

In India, a lot is at stake for both Google and Facebook

In India, a lot is at stake for both Google and Facebook

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Apart from digital advertising revenue, both companies want to reach out to the 'next billion' Indian customers. After all, around half of the 1.3 billion population is still not on the net and this represents a challenge as well as an opportunity.

Can new launches turn the tide for BlackBerry in India?

Can new launches turn the tide for BlackBerry in India?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Experts feel that BlackBerry's efforts are too little and too late for India, which is a price sensitive market.

What makes the Nexus 4 an impressive phone

What makes the Nexus 4 an impressive phone

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Made by LG, for Google, the Nexus 4 is Google's fourth Android smartphone in the Nexus series.

Women will love the Micromax Canvas Knight 2

Women will love the Micromax Canvas Knight 2

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Canvas Knight 2 impresses in terms of design.

Samsung's Galaxy Note tablet launched for Rs 40K

Samsung's Galaxy Note tablet launched for Rs 40K

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

The 10.1-inch tablet has quad core 1.4 Ghz processor, 2 GB RAM, Android ICS, dual cameras and some exclusive features.

MTS launches three smartphones

MTS launches three smartphones

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

SSTL, whose 21 licences are among those cancelled by the Supreme Court in the 2G spectrum case, offers CDMA telephony services under the MTS brand name.

What makes Lenovo Smartphone P770 attractive

What makes Lenovo Smartphone P770 attractive

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Lenovo Smartphone P770 has all the juice to keep one hooked to it.

IN PICS: Top 5 gaming smartphones

IN PICS: Top 5 gaming smartphones

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

These devices offer superb gaming experience with lots of features offering true value for money to the buyers also.

BlackBerry launches Classic in India for Rs 31,990

BlackBerry launches Classic in India for Rs 31,990

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The device was launched globally last month.

Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha steps down

Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha steps down

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Jha, who revived Motorola's Mobile Devices business and led the company through this acquisition, has stepped down as CEO, although he will continue to work with Google to help ensure a smooth transition.

Google acquires Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha quits

Google acquires Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha quits

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing.

Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

With versatile imaging and unmatched gaming experience, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has the makings of an all-round smartphone, says Khalid Anzar.

Top 5 dual-SIM phones under Rs 5,000

Top 5 dual-SIM phones under Rs 5,000

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Need a good feature phone that has the features as well as budget range? Well, read on.

First Look: Sony launches the Xperia 5

First Look: Sony launches the Xperia 5

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Sony Xperia 5 inherits almost all the features from its flagship sibling, Xperia 1, launched earlier this year.

Judge rejects Apple injunction bid vs. Samsung

Judge rejects Apple injunction bid vs. Samsung

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Judge noted that Apple had not presented enough evidence that its patented features drove consumer demand for the entire iPhone.

Review: Google's Nexus 7 tablet is a strong performer

Review: Google's Nexus 7 tablet is a strong performer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Get Ahead reader Bhautik Joshi reviews Google Nexus 7 tablet in response to our reader invite

Google Pixel to cost Rs 57K in India, bookings open on Oct 13

Google Pixel to cost Rs 57K in India, bookings open on Oct 13

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Pixel and Pixel XL will be put up for pre-order from October 13 onwards in India, and will be sold by the end of the month. They will be priced at Rs 57,000 onwards, and will be available in 32GB and 128GB versions.