News for 'OS'

Microsoft targets Google, Apple with Windows 8

Microsoft targets Google, Apple with Windows 8

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Windows 8 is Microsoft's most powerful attempt to expand the once-ubiquitous operating system's reach.

Cairn keen to sell oil blocks for $100 mn to ONGC

Cairn keen to sell oil blocks for $100 mn to ONGC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Britains' Cairn Energy has offered to sell its stake in two oil and gas blocks in Krishna Godavari basin to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation for $100 million and 15 per cent equity in state-run firm's two blocks.\n\n\n\n

HOEC may buy BG's stake in Cambay block

HOEC may buy BG's stake in Cambay block

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company on Friday said it was in talks with British oil and gas major BG Group for buying its 62.64 per cent stake in Gujarat offshore block CB-OS/1, senior company official said in New Delhi.

Top 10: Windows 8 notebooks under Rs 40k

Top 10: Windows 8 notebooks under Rs 40k

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Workhorses all, they offer the best value for your money on the latest Windows platform

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.

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.

Anupam Kher's Oscar date with Bruce Willis

Anupam Kher's Oscar date with Bruce Willis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Phone review: How good is HTC One?

Phone review: How good is HTC One?

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The latest Android phone from HTC packs a punch.

BlackBerry ties up with Mumbai Indians for chat service

BlackBerry ties up with Mumbai Indians for chat service

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The BBM Channel will be available for all BlackBerry users, iOS and Android OS platforms.

Top 10 laptops of 2015

Top 10 laptops of 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Nowadays, laptops are powerful beasts with super-charged processors that can be the real workhorses that help you bundle your workplace on your lap. Here are the top 10

Lumia 620 packs a punch

Lumia 620 packs a punch

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

A mid-range entrant, Nokia's small wonder is a powerful smartphone that catches the eye.

SEE: Is OnePlus 7T Pro worth Rs 53,999?

SEE: Is OnePlus 7T Pro worth Rs 53,999?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The OnePlus 7T Pro is a super performer packed with great specifications like good looks, good camera, great software experience and the latest hardware.

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.

After Android Oreo 8.0 update: Is OnePlus 5T still the phone to beat?

After Android Oreo 8.0 update: Is OnePlus 5T still the phone to beat?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

What puts this reasonably priced flagship ahead of rivals?

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.

Windows 8 slated for launch on October 26

Windows 8 slated for launch on October 26

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

If you look at the interface of Windows 8, we believe it is a lot more exciting and informative, which people would actually love to spend time on. Other than making Windows open to the vast storehouse of exciting applications, Windows 8 enables multi-tasking.

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.

BG may sell stake in Cambay block to HOEC

BG may sell stake in Cambay block to HOEC

Rediff.com19 May 2003

"BG is close to selling its 62.64 per cent stake in the Cambay basin exploration block CB-OS/1 to HOEC. Talks have progressed well and the sale is likely to take place soon," industry sources said in New Delhi.

Alibaba puts Internet in cars, plans to take drivers out

Alibaba puts Internet in cars, plans to take drivers out

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The race to commercialise driverless cars is far from over with experts predicting that a fully autonomous car will not hit the market until 2020 or later

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Get the best deal for your loved one(s) :-)

PICS: The top 5 camera smartphones

PICS: The top 5 camera smartphones

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

These five are the best camera phones available in the market just now.

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.

iPhone 6: Terrific features but low battery life disappoints

iPhone 6: Terrific features but low battery life disappoints

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

most believed that Apple could have done more to enhance the battery life of the phones.

How to locate a lost iPhone, iPad

How to locate a lost iPhone, iPad

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Apple Inc has released an application that helps users locate and lock missing devices.

E-commerce giants to battle it out for Android One market

E-commerce giants to battle it out for Android One market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Competition in the booming multi-billion dollar Indian smartphone market is further set to intensify with e-commerce giants Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal all set to launch Google's much-awaited sub-$100 (around Rs 6,000) handsets on Monday.

IN PICS: Nokia Lumia 510

IN PICS: Nokia Lumia 510

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

The Lumia 510 comes with impressive performance and an exciting sub-Rs 11,000 price tag.

Norton Wi-Fi Privacy Review: How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Norton Wi-Fi Privacy Review: How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Abhik Sen tests the Norton Wi-Fi Privacy on PC as well as iOS and Android phones.

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.

Top five Windows 8 phones worth checking out!

Top five Windows 8 phones worth checking out!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

With five new handsets ready to raid the cellular market from big names like Nokia, HTC and Samsung, it can be a little difficult to pick the right handset. Here's a guide to help you choose the best for your needs.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 hits Indian market at Rs 32,490

BlackBerry Bold 9900 hits Indian market at Rs 32,490

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

It comes with a keyboard along with touch display.

Top 5 music phones under Rs 6,000

Top 5 music phones under Rs 6,000

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Check out these mobile music wonders that not only fit your budget but are nonetheless are great entertainers.

OnePlus 2: A killer phone that's worth your money

OnePlus 2: A killer phone that's worth your money

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

OnePlus 2 is a worthy successor to the company's last flagship.

When Hollywood became Hollyweed

When Hollywood became Hollyweed

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Security cameras showed a man dressed all in black scaling the sign around 3 am (local time) on New Year's Day and throwing huge black and white tarpaulins over the Os so as to change the shape of the letters.

iPhone 5 to be launched in India on Nov 2

iPhone 5 to be launched in India on Nov 2

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The thinnest and lightest iPhone, has been completely redesigned to feature a new 4-inch Retina display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology with a better battery life.

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

5 dual-SIM Android smartphones, all priced under 20K

5 dual-SIM Android smartphones, all priced under 20K

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Looking for smartphones that will save you the effort of managing two SIMs? Here are some cool options you can consider.

Reliance launches new 3G tablet for Rs 14,499

Reliance launches new 3G tablet for Rs 14,499

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Reliance 3G Tab comes with a 7-inch capacitive touch screen with Android 2.3 OS and a high speed processor of 1.4GHz.

What you need to know  about 'Bad Piggies'

What you need to know about 'Bad Piggies'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

One needs to apply laws of physics to play the game in which green pigs take centrestage.

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.

Up close and personal with the BlackBerry Z10

Up close and personal with the BlackBerry Z10

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

BlackBerrys new device has all the qualities to make it an object of desire, but comes at a price.