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'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'When a person is capable of infecting 50 others, will you think about the privacy of the person or about protecting the lives of people?'

Is Meizu m1 Note another iPhone wannabe?

Is Meizu m1 Note another iPhone wannabe?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

With an impressive resume, the Meizu m1 Note phablet will attract users who would like to lay their hands on a big screen device which is well built, cost effective, and not a slouch in performance either, says Himanshu Juneja.

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.

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Online search giant Google's operating system (OS) for the mobile platform, Android, is fast gaining ground in the US. However, in India, Android trails with a single-digit market share.

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.

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The George Institute for Global Health has launched a nutrition application in India for this, called FoodSwitch.

48,000 ransomware attacks detected in India

48,000 ransomware attacks detected in India

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The attack is not focused towards any particular industry but it is widely spread across industries

New 'smart' ring sends smartphone updates to your finger

New 'smart' ring sends smartphone updates to your finger

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A new bluetooth-enabled wearable ring allows users to check smartphone alerts and manage incoming calls right from their finger.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S is an awesome phone for Rs 9k

Xiaomi Redmi 3S is an awesome phone for Rs 9k

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Redmi 3S boasts of a fantastic built quality, brilliant battery back up, and a pretty good display

Now, intelligent viewing on your TV

Now, intelligent viewing on your TV

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

An LCD PC allows user to browse the web and watch television.

The hottest start-up jobs in India

The hottest start-up jobs in India

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Presenting a list of the most trending jobs in the start-up world.

10 things you must know about Google Nexus 6P

10 things you must know about Google Nexus 6P

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Planning to buy the Nexus 6P? Read this first

10 things you must know about Google Nexus 5X

10 things you must know about Google Nexus 5X

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

And then decide if you have to buy it...

Welcome Flatchat, forget brokers

Welcome Flatchat, forget brokers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A couple of log-in steps that essentially require you to share your personal details and preferences and your account is ready.

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

When you open 100 incognito windows on Google Chrome, a smiley or winky face appears.

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

When you open 100 incognito windows on Google Chrome, a smiley or winky face appears.

First look: The Vivo Nex 3

First look: The Vivo Nex 3

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

How exciting is the Vivo Nex 3? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com lets you know.

Spoiling Google's party!

Spoiling Google's party!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

With the release of HTC One A9, the company has brought forward a phone which has the capability to spoil Google Nexus 5X's party at the least. In fact, HTC CEO went ahead and even declared that HTC One A9 is a 'a good alternative to the iPhone'.

Soon, you will be able to be 'Vokal' in 6 regional languages

Soon, you will be able to be 'Vokal' in 6 regional languages

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

TaxiForSure's Aprameya Radhakrishna's new venture, Vokal, is a peer-to-peer content generation platform that is a cross between Reddit and Quora.

Rio Olympic village workers living in squalor

Rio Olympic village workers living in squalor

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

A company working on the Olympic village that will receive athletes in Rio de Janeiro next year has housed some of its own workers in conditions that public prosecutors compared to slavery.

The new iPad is a bullet train

The new iPad is a bullet train

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

With the new iPad, not only was I able to save albums, videos and games to my heart's content, but also got sparkling performance.

'Posting videos on TikTok was my bread and butter'

'Posting videos on TikTok was my bread and butter'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'But I understand the need for this government move.' 'I completely support Mr Modi.'

Bopanna-Qureshi in QF of Estoril Open

Bopanna-Qureshi in QF of Estoril Open

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul Haq Qureshi scripted a stunning come-from-behind victory over fourth seeds Colin Fleming and Ken Skupski to book a berth in the doubles quarter-finals of the ATP Estoril Open in Portugal. The unseeded Indo-Pakistani pair overcame a sluggish start to beat their British opponents 2-6, 6-3, 10-5 in the opening round of the euro 450,000 clay-court event, on Wednesday.

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.

Tim Cook has to face Sundar Pichai's googly to win India

Tim Cook has to face Sundar Pichai's googly to win India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

iPhone will have to break Android's domination to make India the next China for Apple

Samsung on a song in India: Top 10 #wow phones!

Samsung on a song in India: Top 10 #wow phones!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

We list the most coveted smartphones launched in 2014 by the South Korean electronics giant

Sony M4 Aqua is no pushover!

Sony M4 Aqua is no pushover!

Rediff.com29 May 2015

However, considered its high price of Rs 25k, Chinese smartphones like Xiaomi Mi4 and Oppo's One Plus One can dent the Japanese phone's popularity.

New 'windows' open up to computer users

New 'windows' open up to computer users

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

If you have been holding off buying a new computer, then Windows 7, the latest operating system from Microsoft, will give you a good excuse to buy one. Windows 7, or Win 7, is largely believed to be better than Microsoft's previous OS Windows Vista and way more advanced than the last generation Windows XP.

5 trendy smartphones launched this November

5 trendy smartphones launched this November

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The best in their class, all these five offer premium quality, exciting features that suit different budgets

10 things you must know about the Moto G3

10 things you must know about the Moto G3

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Here's what all this good-looking handset can do...

First look: BlackBerry Torch scrutinised

First look: BlackBerry Torch scrutinised

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Some blogs in the United States have already got their hands on the device, which was exclusively launched on AT&T, and all of them have a lot to say about how the phone feels and functions.

iPhone X repair will be a very costly affair

iPhone X repair will be a very costly affair

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Your weekly round-up of the top tech news.

Mystery over Google doodle featuring UFO solved

Mystery over Google doodle featuring UFO solved

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Google Doodles are the various modifications or humorous features the company does to its logo that appears on its home page.

Sony Experia X10 Mini: The smallest Android ever

Sony Experia X10 Mini: The smallest Android ever

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Though Sony Xperia X10 Mini is smaller in size, it is in no ways smaller in might. If its small size and alphanumeric typing does not bother you, go get this phone.

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Young consumers said that Oppo's constant focus on camera prowess and its long-lasting batteries remained at the top of their mind

What you need to know about Jio's Phone 2, Giga Fiber and more...

What you need to know about Jio's Phone 2, Giga Fiber and more...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Jio announces an array of communication and entertainment devices.

Moto G has competition!

Moto G has competition!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The Xolo Black from Lava is indeed a well rounded mobile phone. However, the recent price cuts offered by Lenovo for Moto E and Moto G (second generation), Xolo Black can only find a firm footing if it came with some swift price cuts.

Freida Pinto models for Dolce & Gabbana

Freida Pinto models for Dolce & Gabbana

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Petite Freida looked a million bucks in her frilly mini-dress, as she appeared on the ramp at the Milan fashion week, reports The Sun. he was flanked by Hollywood actress Scarlet Johansson and Kate Hudson, as she flaunted the frilly dress onstage.

10 reasons why BlackBerry Passport will be a big hit

10 reasons why BlackBerry Passport will be a big hit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

BlackBerry has got everything in place to help its latest launch become a favourite with consumers, says Himanshu Juneja

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Apple and Google adopted strong default encryption in late 2014.