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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

iPhone 5 Vs Galaxy S III: Which is better?

iPhone 5 Vs Galaxy S III: Which is better?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Head to head comparison of two top of the line smartphones from rival camps -- Apple iOS and Google Android.

11 smartphones and tablets with quad-core processors

11 smartphones and tablets with quad-core processors

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

We present to you 11 gadgets -- smartphones and tablets -- that sport the mighty quad core processors.

iPhone 6: Will Apple create history again?

iPhone 6: Will Apple create history again?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The iPhone 6 represents the flagship smartphone of the company and whether or not it manages to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Sony Xperia Z3, you can bet Apple will create history once more.

OnePlus launches smartphone for Rs 21,999

OnePlus launches smartphone for Rs 21,999

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Chinese handset maker OnePlus on Tuesday said it expects India to become its biggest market in the next few months.

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 35,000

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 35,000

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

We tell you why you should consider buying one of these top 5 smartphones this Diwali!

'App-y New Year'

'App-y New Year'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

You might love them or hate them, but you just can't ignore them.

5 BIG things to expect from Google this week!

5 BIG things to expect from Google this week!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Google I/O conference will begin on June 27 and some major announcements are expected.

Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps

Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The launch date for Windows 10 has not been announced yet.

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.

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The five-year-old Chinese brand's assent to the summit comes after a year of astounding rise -- often growing by over 200 percent a quarter, reports Arnab Dutta.

10 must-have apps for Indian smartphone users

10 must-have apps for Indian smartphone users

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

This is India mate! And you will undoubtedly want some apps with an 'Indian' perspective to them. You will undoubtedly need apps that will show you the nearest restaurant, the closest cinema hall, get you to the juiciest Indian celebrity gossip and give you some desi music beats on the go. Here are 10 must-have apps for the Indian smartphone users.

Gizmos to drool for in 2012

Gizmos to drool for in 2012

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Tech lovers can never get enough of gadgets or the latest in technology.

Change Coal India's management, govt urged

Change Coal India's management, govt urged

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Writes to coal secretary; may move court today as it finds directors' response inadequate.

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.

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.

A Chinese phone that will be soon 'Made in India'

A Chinese phone that will be soon 'Made in India'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The much awaited OnePlus X is finally official and near-about ready for the Indian release. Here's what works and what doesn't for OnePLus X

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Puri gave up the comforts of Citibank to set up a new-age bank from a rat-infested room in the Kamala Mills Compound in Worli, Mumbai and build a marquee brand. A look at his 26-year stint as HDFC Bank's boss.

Should you buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

Should you buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

If you're an AR fan, the iPhone 8 Plus provides a superb experience, says Abhik Sen

India, China warships foil pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

India, China warships foil pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Notwithstanding the strain in ties, the navies of India and China carried out a well coordinated operation to rescue a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden which was hijacked by Somali pirates on Saturday night.

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

An all-new processor that is 40 per cent faster, a camera that combines a wide and telephoto lens to capture images, and the latest iOS 10, have teamed together to get your eyeballs and pockets.

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

A spiffy OS, shining more so with the Mango update Nokia Lumia 800 seems far superior. Critically, it again boils down to the pricing bit, and we hope Nokia gets it right.

10 things you must know about LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P

10 things you must know about LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Read this before you make a decision to buy one of these Google smartphones.

HTC launches Windows Phone 8X, 8S in India

HTC launches Windows Phone 8X, 8S in India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

HTC Windows Phone 8X is priced at Rs 35,023 while Windows Phone 8S has a price tag of Rs 19,260. Both smartphones run the new Windows Phone 8 OS.

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.

iPhone 6s Plus: The price is a killer

iPhone 6s Plus: The price is a killer

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Price cuts will surely help Apple's cause here, says Himanshu Juneja.

HCL launches tablet PC at Rs 10,490

HCL launches tablet PC at Rs 10,490

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

It provides an option of data connectivity through USB dongles.

Windows 8: Introduction, features and requirements

Windows 8: Introduction, features and requirements

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

What can we get out of Windows 8? This may be the first question to many. We have compiled below few best features of this new OS.

Ex-diplomat gets 3 years in jail for spying for Pakistan

Ex-diplomat gets 3 years in jail for spying for Pakistan

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Madhuri Gupta, who had served at the Indian high commission in Islamabad, was convicted under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act which attract a maximum sentence of three years and fine or both.

Review: Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier

Review: Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The Dyson Pure Hot + Cool is expensive but worth the price. It clearly differentiates itself from similar machines in both looks and performance, says Khalid Anzar.