News for 'Android'

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma lists everything that's there on OTT this week.

Samsung loses ground to Apple in premium smartphone mkt

Samsung loses ground to Apple in premium smartphone mkt

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Samsung is losing the race in India's premium smartphone market as rival Apple continues to increase its dominance in the segment, driven by robust iPhone sales and festival season discounts. Shortly after Apple CEO Tim Cook announced an all-time revenue record in India yet again for the September quarter, the company recorded its best-ever quarter of shipments at four million units in the third quarter of calendar year 2024 (Q3CY24), led by the iPhone 15 and iPhone 13, according to a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC).

Just 3,000 nods: Trai's whitelisting deadline may be pushed by 30 days

Just 3,000 nods: Trai's whitelisting deadline may be pushed by 30 days

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) may extend the deadline to whitelist URLs (Uniform Resource Locators), APKs (Android Package Kit), or OTT (Over The Top) links - through which it intends to curb their misuse -is likely to be extended by 30 days as only over 3,000 registered senders (businesses) have complied, officials indicated. According to Trai officials, over 3,000 registered senders have whitelisted more than 70,000 links, but many more (thousands of others) are yet to comply with the directive as the mandatory norms are set to come into effect from October 1.

Income tax refund Trojan targets Android customers of 27 banks

Income tax refund Trojan targets Android customers of 27 banks

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

A banking Trojan malware has been detected in the Indian cyberspace that is lurking to attack bank customers using Android phones and has already targeted those from more than 27 public and private sector banks, the country's federal cyber security agency said in a latest advisory.

The 2024 Year End Bollywood Quiz

The 2024 Year End Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Should you go for Android Go?

Should you go for Android Go?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Ashish Narsale explains how Google's Android Go could benefit billions of smartphone users with not so powerful hardware and save on their data costs

Google's Android One India gameplan!

Google's Android One India gameplan!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Here are top 10 things you must know about the Android One Programme.

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The clubs have agreed to pay 50 per cent to Sony to cover the broadcast cost, apart from the Rs 7 lakh entry fee.

Poll: Android Neyyappam or Naankhatai?

Poll: Android Neyyappam or Naankhatai?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Which Indian sweet you would like the next version of Android to be named after.

Revealed! Nokia's Android smartphones range

Revealed! Nokia's Android smartphones range

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Targeted at fast growing low-cost smartphone markets like India, Nokia launched the much anticipated Android-based smartphones starting at Rs 7,600.

A newbie's guide to Android!

A newbie's guide to Android!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Ever thought about going deep and knowing Android inside out? Here's the right place...

10 Best Android phones ever!

10 Best Android phones ever!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

With more Android phones hitting the market, choosing the right one is becoming a challenge. Fear not, help is here!

Why Android Lollipop takes the cake

Why Android Lollipop takes the cake

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Performance-wise, the most significant change that comes along with Android L is Android Runtime, which replaces Dalvik as the application runtime environment -- which basically converts codes into running applications.

Lenovo to make AI servers in India, establishes 4th largest R&D centre in country

Lenovo to make AI servers in India, establishes 4th largest R&D centre in country

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

PC maker Lenovo India will start manufacturing 50,000 GPU-based AI servers in India next year, the company said on Tuesday. Besides this, Lenovo announced setting up its fourth largest research and development centre in Bengaluru. Lenovo India managing director Shailendra Katyal said that the company will make servers locally and also export them from its manufacturing unit in Puducherry.

LG, Motorola launch Android phone

LG, Motorola launch Android phone

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

While LG's LG GW620 is priced at Rs 16,490, Motorola's smartphone Milestone would be available at Rs 32,990 based on Android systems.

Google Cloud's ambitious India plans

Google Cloud's ambitious India plans

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

India is among the fastest-growing markets for Google in the cloud services segment, a senior executive has said, adding that the tech giant is looking to partner companies in their business transformation through its offerings. Google Cloud India is seeing an "increased adoption" of its offerings across segments from the public sector to small and medium businesses and from startups and digital-native companies, Google Cloud India vice president and country managing director Bikram Singh Bedi told PTI.

Kia Sonet: A Facelift for an Urban Favorite

Kia Sonet: A Facelift for an Urban Favorite

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

While the exterior has undergone minor refinements, the real improvements lie within, notes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Notably, Moraes on August 29 had asked Elon Musk to appoint a legal representative for his social media platform X in Brazil within 24 hours or face the consequences of a nationwide suspension.

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

EU says Google unfairly pushes own apps with Android

The ultimate Android beast is here

The ultimate Android beast is here

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The Pixel may be one of the best Android phones yet.

Six Android 6 Marshmallow features you must know

Six Android 6 Marshmallow features you must know

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

These few features of the incredibly powerful and customisable Android 6 OS from Google will surely improve upon the earlier Lollipop OS and provide a better user experience.

19 must-have Android smartphone apps

19 must-have Android smartphone apps

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Get Ahead reader Kartheek Pathuri lists out 19 must-have Android apps for your smartphone in response to our reader invite.

Will Nokia's love affair with Android succeed?

Will Nokia's love affair with Android succeed?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Nokia, after scripting a comeback of sorts with its Windows based phones, has launched an Android phone through its new offering, Nokia X dual-SIM. Will this gamble succeed?

The TOP 10 Android apps for lovers!

The TOP 10 Android apps for lovers!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

These are great add-on apps for your well-loved Android phone.

7 must-have free Android apps

7 must-have free Android apps

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

A sneak-peek at the best, preferred and most wanted free Android applications.

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The deadly virus has been identified as 'AndroidSmssend' and it can acquire as many as four aliases to hoodwink the user and perpetrate its destructive activities on a personal Android enabled phone.

Top 10 Android phones in India

Top 10 Android phones in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

It's raining Android phones and while you are spoilt for choice, it is also about finally zeroing on the perfect handset that gives you your money's worth. Here's a list of Digit's top 10 Android phones just released in the Indian market.

Top 5 FREE entertainment apps for Android

Top 5 FREE entertainment apps for Android

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

A collection of must-have applications to make sure you stay entertained on your Android smartphone or tablet. What's more, they are all free.

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 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.

Android's Gingerbread, ICS main target of criminals

Android's Gingerbread, ICS main target of criminals

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Gingerbread, the most popular android version, attracts increased interest from cybercriminals.

Android One may not be a success in India

Android One may not be a success in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Since most people in this segment might be using internet for the first time on their mobiles, user experience is important.

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The aim is a vast improvement in quality that would lead to a surge in demand for low-end Android phones

Android phones call on Indian consumers

Android phones call on Indian consumers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Samsung Electronics and Motorola are gearing up to launch handsets based on Google's Android operating system in India.

Move over, Windows? Nokia turns to Android!

Move over, Windows? Nokia turns to Android!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Launches three new phones

9 best Android apps of 2015

9 best Android apps of 2015

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Available free on Play Store, they add immense value to your overall Android experience

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The trial was closely watched by software developers, who feared an Oracle victory could spur more software copyright lawsuits.

Will Nokia's gamble with Android work wonders?

Will Nokia's gamble with Android work wonders?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

After a long wait, the handset maker adopts the ubiquitous operating system to gain volumes in the smartphone market.

Top 5 Android smartphones above Rs 30,000

Top 5 Android smartphones above Rs 30,000

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Check some top devices offering a distinct experience with Android Jelly Bean operating system and top of the line powerful hardware.

Google to train 2 million developers on Android in India

Google to train 2 million developers on Android in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The training is available for both students as well as mid-career developers.