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Customers eagerly await new iPhone

Customers eagerly await new iPhone

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Prices of the iPhone 4 start at about Rs 29,000, while the iPhone 3GS costs about Rs 16,000.

5 reasons why WebOS doesn't make the cut

5 reasons why WebOS doesn't make the cut

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Sure, there is tremendous potential in WebOS. In fact, its SDK is rated as one of the best platforms to develop for, on par with iOS SDK. Yet, most WebOS devices are still sitting in stores waiting for consumers to grab them. here are 5 reasons why WebOS could not make it...

No more SMSes, apps the way to go

No more SMSes, apps the way to go

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

No matter how expensive the phone is, apps that allow free messaging (like BlackBerry's popular messenger service) are always in demand. Here are five such apps that will help all the twiddling thumbs to cut down on their phone bills by sending free SMSes.

ED seeks revocation of Mallya's passport

ED seeks revocation of Mallya's passport

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

It is understood that Vijay Mallya left the country for UK on March 2 using a diplomatic passport issued to him by virtue of him being a sitting Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament.

Apple OS X Mountain Lion: What's great, what's not

Apple OS X Mountain Lion: What's great, what's not

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Apple's latest desktop OS, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, has done a great job of integrating features of the company's mobile OS, iOS. But not all is well

The Apple Revolution

The Apple Revolution

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

With a slew of product releases this time, Apple has made it very difficult for its competitors to survive in the market with its state-of-the-art products and software. It will be interesting to see how competition answers with their upcoming products.

Vadra appears before ED for 5th time, grilled for 7 hrs

Vadra appears before ED for 5th time, grilled for 7 hrs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The businessman has been grilled in this case four times in the past, the last being February 20.

Sexual harassment case: Pachauri questioned for 'brief' period

Sexual harassment case: Pachauri questioned for 'brief' period

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Former TERI director R K Pachauri was on Friday questioned for the second time by Delhi Police in connection with the alleged sexual harassment case lodged against him by a woman research analyst.

Koregaon-Bhima case: Activist Gautam Navlakha freed from house arrest

Koregaon-Bhima case: Activist Gautam Navlakha freed from house arrest

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The Delhi high said that the trial court order was unsustainable in law.

Intel to invest Rs 1,100 cr on R&D

Intel to invest Rs 1,100 cr on R&D

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Such investments will bring tremendous job opportunities and strengthen the IT sector in the country

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some US prominent lawmakers have urged the American government to follow suit as it is believed that the short video-sharing app is a major security risk to the country.

Sheena Bora case: Doctor in trouble?

Sheena Bora case: Doctor in trouble?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Judge Jagdale halted Dr Gupta's testimony several times because he felt it had neither order nor direction. Tightly controlling his irritation, his lips compressed, the judge explained as patiently as he could: "What he has done in this case should come (out in his testimony) in a lucid manner. You eat chapati and then rice. You cannot eat half a chapati and then have rice and then eat half a chapati..." "He is not a witness of facts. He is an expert witness. Either he is not prepared. Or you are not prepared."

10 Best Android phones under Rs 10K

10 Best Android phones under Rs 10K

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The war between Android and iOS may never really end but for those who dig at Android, here are the ten best Android phones under Rs 10,000.

Unbeaten Vijender to face Hope in WBO title bout in Delhi

Unbeaten Vijender to face Hope in WBO title bout in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Former European champion Kerry Hope was on Monday unveiled as Indian boxing star Vijender Singh's opponent for the eagerly-anticipated WBO Asia title bout to be held on July 16 in New Delhi.

Coal scam: CBI asked to supply deficient documents to accused

Coal scam: CBI asked to supply deficient documents to accused

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The case pertains to alleged irregularities.

Palatable cells: Tech giants spark off OS war

Palatable cells: Tech giants spark off OS war

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

With mobile OS becoming the new battleground for Google, Apple and Microsoft, it is the smartphone users who stand to benefit the most.

Don't miss: Top 13 Android phones under Rs 15K

Don't miss: Top 13 Android phones under Rs 15K

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Here is a list of top 13 best Android mobile phones in India available under Rs 15,000.

Review: Motorola Xoom betrayed by apps ecosystem

Review: Motorola Xoom betrayed by apps ecosystem

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

There's a lot to like about Motorola Xoom, especially after tweaks and updates collectively make it a much better device. The biggest problem isn't the Xoom, but the dearth of tablet-friendly apps -- it seems only iOS is hot when it comes to this class of device form factor.

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: 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.

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Vijender Singh is determined to keep the record with a world title to boot as he enters the new decade donning multiple hats, including the one of an active politician "with strong opinions". The 34-year-old trailblazing boxer, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing back in 2008 and 2009, has logged an enviable 12-0 record in the professional circuit, which he entered in 2015.

Google to show Ola, Uber cabs information on Maps

Google to show Ola, Uber cabs information on Maps

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Once the user selects a service, they will be directed to the Uber or Ola app to request the ride with one tap.

A 'smart' shirt that reduces the risk of heart attacks

A 'smart' shirt that reduces the risk of heart attacks

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

NTT I3 develops software for parent company's wearable electrodes fabric.

Top free apps for iPhone, iPad

Top free apps for iPhone, iPad

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The number of apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is huge, and chances are that someone, somewhere is always working towards developing a new app to suit your need. This is not the best part. The good part of having apps, apart from their usage is that surprisingly many of the best apps are free.

New data law: Alexa, Google Home may stop speaking

New data law: Alexa, Google Home may stop speaking

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

In the worst-case scenario, it will be next to impossible for tech companies like Amazon and Google to run any service that requires user biometrics.

8 things you must know about the iPhone 7

8 things you must know about the iPhone 7

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The grapevine is abuzz once again as the Cupertino-based smartphone-maker gears up to launch the next iteration of the iPhone in September/October 2015.

Here's why iPhone 6 might be a game changer

Here's why iPhone 6 might be a game changer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

From screen size to device options to memory, the next iteration of iPhone, will leave the world dazzled if these speculations come true.

Bullish on India, says Apple's Tim Cook

Bullish on India, says Apple's Tim Cook

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

"We are investing in India... We've already launched an app accelerator centre. That's on top of working with the channel and looking at expanding our go-to-market in general," Cook said during the company's third quarter earnings call on Tuesday.

Ratan Tata invests in startup Holachef

Ratan Tata invests in startup Holachef

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Earlier, Holachef had raised a seed fund of Rs 2 crore or Rs 20 million from India Quotient in February 2015.

Chiki Sarkar: The 'Power Trailblazer' who is changing the way we read

Chiki Sarkar: The 'Power Trailblazer' who is changing the way we read

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Chiki Sarkar's literary juggernaut.

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The Bharat Interface For Money app was launched on the iOS platform earlier this month. It is also available on the more popular Android platform. There have been over 17 million downloads of the BHIM app so far.

When SC suggested a CBI probe against CBI

When SC suggested a CBI probe against CBI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

There should be "a CBI probe against CBI", the Supreme Court remarked on Monday as it blamed the agency for its constant refrain about severe manpower deficit, saying it had itself shown apathy towards filling up these vacancies leading to a shortfall of investigators.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani was a dark blob against a jail window

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani was a dark blob against a jail window

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Each time they held the leafy bedsheet over the window for a few seconds, a clearer but very grey visage of Indrani came into view. In the barely discernible image, Indrani seemed to look tired and downbeat. But then the bedsheet would be taken away and Indrani would disappear into the darkness once more.

Top 5 features Apple must copy from jailbreakers

Top 5 features Apple must copy from jailbreakers

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Here is an assumption from the jailbreaking community (Cydia), about the additional features that Apple's iOS 5 may have.

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.

Apple finds it tough to crack India market

Apple finds it tough to crack India market

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

iPhone sales in June quarter dropped 35% even as smartphone market grew 19%

Mac OS X Lion: Everything you need to know

Mac OS X Lion: Everything you need to know

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Apple has finally announced the details of the successor to the Mac OS X Snow Leopard. The OS X Lion 10.7, it seems, will bring some of the ideas and features from the iOS to the OS X. Apple announced pricing details and showed off the new features of Snow Leopard's successor.

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The Android OS from Google Inc is fast gaining popularity over other platforms like the Apple's iOS4, Nokia's Symbian, Microsoft's Windows and Samsung's Bada. As more and more developers get weaned away to the Android platform because of the versatility it offers, we present five fun must-have Android games for you in 2010.

Delhi riots: Relatives wait for hrs to get bodies of victims

Delhi riots: Relatives wait for hrs to get bodies of victims

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Still to come to terms with the loss of their loved ones in violence in parts of northeast Delhi, relatives are anxiously waiting outside GTB hospital's mortuary for the postmortem to be conducted before the bodies are handed over to them.

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to urge Tim Cook to begin manufacturing its prized iPhones in India.