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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.

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.

Google intensifies war with Microsoft

Google intensifies war with Microsoft

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Google's Chrome OS will soon challenge the software giant's stranglehold in the operating system market.

Will Apple iPad Pro replace your laptop?

Will Apple iPad Pro replace your laptop?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The device is already great. But its real capabilities will be unleashed after the iOS 11 is rolled out, says Abhik Sen.

Jio Phone finally gets official Facebook app

Jio Phone finally gets official Facebook app

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The world's most affordable smartphone just became more attractive.

The Mi A2 comes with a special benefit, only for India

The Mi A2 comes with a special benefit, only for India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The Mi A2 launches in India today. Ashish Narsale reviews Xiaomi's latest offering for you.

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.

Google Chromebooks in India from Oct 17

Google Chromebooks in India from Oct 17

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Search giant Google on Thursday said Chromebooks will be available in India from next week, more than two-years after they were launched globally.

Intex launches world's cheapest smartphone

Intex launches world's cheapest smartphone

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Domestic handset maker Intex has launched India's first Firefox OS based handset for Rs 1,999, targetted at capturing a larger chunk of the booming affordable smartphone market in India.

Curtains to come down on Microsoft XP from Apr 8

Curtains to come down on Microsoft XP from Apr 8

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Microsoft will stop technical support for its most popular operating system (OS) Windows XP globally from Tuesday, bringing down curtains on the software giant's longest running OS.

China 'strongly concerned' over India's ban on 59 apps

China 'strongly concerned' over India's ban on 59 apps

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Reacting to India's ban on the Chinese apps at a foreign ministry briefing, spokesman Zhao Lijian said, "The Indian government has the responsibility to uphold the legitimate and legal rights of the international investors including the Chinese ones."

5 reasons why Windows 10 will make you go dhinka chika :)

5 reasons why Windows 10 will make you go dhinka chika :)

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

With the new release, Microsoft is not only trying to capture the imagination of mobile and touch screen users, but also revive popular features from older versions.

India is Wikipedia's fifth largest market

India is Wikipedia's fifth largest market

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia has a long-term commitment to India and is focussing on bringing more users to its platform by meeting language needs of communities and introducing tools to ease access, a top Wikimedia Foundation executive said. Wikipedia, which is operated by non-profit organisation Wikimedia Foundation, already counts India as its fifth largest market. It gets about 750 million page views a month from the Indian audience.

First look: Why the Realme 5 series seems exciting!

First look: Why the Realme 5 series seems exciting!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com looks at the latest phone in the market.

Chinese apps told to ensure strict compliance to ban orders

Chinese apps told to ensure strict compliance to ban orders

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The IT ministry has now written to all these companies, warning that continued availability and operation of these banned apps, directly or indirectly, is not only illegal but also an offence under the Information Technology Act and other applicable Acts, which would attract penal provisions.

10 things you must know about iPhone 5S

10 things you must know about iPhone 5S

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Take this fun quiz and find out how well do you know the most-coveted smartphone in the world.

Hansel, the name app developers trust

Hansel, the name app developers trust

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

By facilitating instant changes on both Android and iOS apps, this platform allows mobile developers to fix bugs without user drop-offs or uninstalls. Abhishek Jejani reports.

Your holiday Guiddoo

Your holiday Guiddoo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Available on both Android and iOS, the company has partnered with Cleartrip and Yatra. Shameen Alauddin reports.

What the Windows 10 launch means for Microsoft

What the Windows 10 launch means for Microsoft

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

One of Microsoft's worries is fragmentation of the Windows market.

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.

A humble Hyderabad boy's rise to success

A humble Hyderabad boy's rise to success

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

A short profile of the Indian born Satya Nadella who could be the next top boss at Microsoft.

Apple promises fix very soon for Macs with failed encryption

Apple promises fix "very soon" for Macs with failed encryption

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Apple Inc has said it will issue a software update very soon to cut off the ability of spies and hackers to grab email and other sensitive data from Mac computers.

A humble Hyderabad boy's rise to success

A humble Hyderabad boy's rise to success

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

A short profile of the Indian born Satya Nadella who could be the next top boss at Microsoft.

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition just named the winner of this year's LUMIX People's Choice Award, and the perfectly-timed photo by wildlife filmmaker and photographer Sam Rowley is just too good to keep to ourselves. Selected from over 48,000 submitted images and 25 impressive finalists, Rowley's winning photo is called "Station Squabble," and it features two mice getting into a tussle over some leftover crumbs in the London Underground.

Truecaller, Twitter partner to increase user base in India

Truecaller, Twitter partner to increase user base in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Under the partnership, Truecaller users in India will be able to see if a number is connected with a Twitter account, and will be able to tweet or follow a person directly through the Truecaller app.

Lumia 540: The hits and the misses

Lumia 540: The hits and the misses

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Microsoft's latest mid-range offering is a promising device but offers no window to anything new.

Nokia 8110 4G: The coolest things about the Matrix banana phone

Nokia 8110 4G: The coolest things about the Matrix banana phone

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The famous Nokia 8110 comes back to life in a new avatar after 22 years!

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.

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.

Should you buy Nokia 8 Sirocco for Rs 49,999?

Should you buy Nokia 8 Sirocco for Rs 49,999?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Looking inside the unconventional flagship smartphone.

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%

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

It's not just the price! These smartphones come loaded with great features too.

What is Windows Vista?

What is Windows Vista?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

Pricing could spoil the iPhone party

Pricing could spoil the iPhone party

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

For many, Apple's highly anticipated launch on Tuesday was to be the answer to consumers in India, China and other emerging markets who craved some iOS magic in their life but could not afford its previous range.

Karbonn offers 4 cheap phones on Flipkart

Karbonn offers 4 cheap phones on Flipkart

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The range will include two Android JellyBean operating system-based handsets and two smartphones based on the latest Android KitKat OS.

Wow! Just WOW!

Wow! Just WOW!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

With the iPad Air 2, Apple has surprised again!

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.

Cash-rich IT service firms on a shopping spree

Cash-rich IT service firms on a shopping spree

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The top four Indian IT firms have cash reserves of nearly $15 billion with TCS alone holding $5.9 billion in reserves, followed by Infosys with $3.6 billion, and Wipro with $3.4 billion. HCL Technologies has cash reserves of $1.75 billion.

Update available: How your digital wallet is becoming safer after demonetization

Update available: How your digital wallet is becoming safer after demonetization

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

With the use of e-wallets gaining momentum after the note ban, e-wallet service providers have doubled down on developing new security features in their apps. Sharath Chowdary reports.

What's new about OnePlus 6T's McLaren edition?

What's new about OnePlus 6T's McLaren edition?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

OnePlus has launched its new OnePlus 6T variant as the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition.