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Google Moto X launched to take on Apple and Samsung

Google Moto X launched to take on Apple and Samsung

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Motorola today launched its first flagship smartphone Moto X, after being taken over by Google, to take on competition from Apple and Samsung.

Review: TE3N is a weak remake

Review: TE3N is a weak remake

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Amitabh Bachchan is excellent, no question. Only his mystery involved an elusive bottle of Isabgol, says Raja Sen.

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

In the seventh edition of Jaipur Literature Festival, not only there would be writers to discuss topics ranging from economics to food, politics to fiction and everything else in between but there would be a smartphone app for new age art and literature lovers while 240 speakers will comprises writers of 20 languages.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is an iPhone killer

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is an iPhone killer

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

But the only stumbling block, and quite a dampener, would be the Rs 43,000 price tag, says Himanshu Juneja.

Juggernaut's funky experiment

Juggernaut's funky experiment

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Juggernaut's mobile reading app could be a game-changer, says Nilanjana S Roy.

Nexus 6P: It has everything an Android lover would want!

Nexus 6P: It has everything an Android lover would want!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

With a full metal unibody design and flat sides, the phone undoubtedly looks like a premium one

The brain behind Teen Patti, the mobile game

The brain behind Teen Patti, the mobile game

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The inspiring story of how Saurabh Aggarwal conquered it all with his mobile gaming company Octro.

Galaxy S6 is not pathbreaking but you can hold it with elan

Galaxy S6 is not pathbreaking but you can hold it with elan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Samsung's flagships never skimp on top-end hardware and this S6 no different.

A smartphone that costs less than Rs 2,000? Forget it for now!

A smartphone that costs less than Rs 2,000? Forget it for now!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The five key components, which are indispensable for any smartphone, cost more than Rs 2,000 even for a budget 3G-enabled 3.5-inch handset.

Asus ZenFone Selfie: 10 features you must know

Asus ZenFone Selfie: 10 features you must know

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Touted as the smartphone for the Indian youth, here are the ten most important things you must know about the latest member to join the Zenfone family.

Windows 10: How good will it be?

Windows 10: How good will it be?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

With the Windows 10 operating system all set to enter the fray by mid-2015, there were talks of Microsoft redesigning the Internet Explorer, making it more adept at tackling the challenges posed by the likes of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple's Safari.

Honor 8: Definitely worthy

Honor 8: Definitely worthy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Honor carries good features all around itself. But it is not without its quirks either. Thankfully, these are few and not likely to dent its prospects hugely

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The system will wed BlackBerry's security platform with the South Korean company's own security software for its Galaxy devices.

It is no longer about phones vs computers

It is no longer about phones vs computers

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Seamlessly integrating multiple devices is becoming the single most important strategy for retailers, says Ritwik Sharma.

Review: Big Hero 6 is a whole lot of fistbumping fun

Review: Big Hero 6 is a whole lot of fistbumping fun

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Big Hero 6 is all heart, says Raja Sen.

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Whether it is Cupertino or Redmond or California, Artificial Intelligence is the new mantra for tech companies, and Google too is betting big on AI for its newest phones Pixel and Pixel XL.

Moto X has a brilliant design but lacks removable battery slot

Moto X has a brilliant design but lacks removable battery slot

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Voice control and motion actions are now under one app called Moto.

Can HTC 10 take on Samsung Galaxy S7?

Can HTC 10 take on Samsung Galaxy S7?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

HTC surely has armed its latest flagship to teeth, and with Samsung Galaxy S7 already having a head start, all this firepower bodes well for HTC. Having said that, it will be interesting to see how the HTC 10 is priced, says Himanshu Juneja

You may have to shell out over Rs 53,000 for iPhone 6

You may have to shell out over Rs 53,000 for iPhone 6

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The new iPhone siblings will be available in India about a week before Diwali, the country's biggest festival.

Dialling 'home': What your mobile phone may be giving away

Dialling 'home': What your mobile phone may be giving away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Not only is this hidden from the user, it's often unrelated to the app's purpose.

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The new year holds the promise of great innovations and inventions.

Students, don't travel abroad without these documents

Students, don't travel abroad without these documents

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Do you have an international driver's license?

Street might not shrug off bad monsoon

Street might not shrug off bad monsoon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Returns have ranged from 13 to 81%.

Why Mani Shankar Aiyar thinks he can be an MP again

Why Mani Shankar Aiyar thinks he can be an MP again

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Former Union Minister and the Congress candidate for the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha seat, Mani Shankar Aiyar strongly believes that the good work done by him as an MP for the constituency over the past two decades will fetch him a comfortable victory in the upcoming polls.

Bangladesh's War on Terror won't end soon

Bangladesh's War on Terror won't end soon

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Sheikh Hasina's government has launched a relentless war against terrorism since the Dhaka cafe carnage in July 2016, but as Bangladesh's terror networks exploit new technologies and new tactics, the challenge to eliminate jihad gets tougher, points out Binodkumar Singh.

India must develop a manufacturing hub to boost handset makers

India must develop a manufacturing hub to boost handset makers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The foremost lesson is that technology has got commoditised.

Redmi 2: Wow or not?

Redmi 2: Wow or not?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

While it is not a huge leap when compared to its predecessor, the company has succeeded in again taking few steps towards achieving the best smartphone there is in the sub Rs 10k category.

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Micromax's Canvas Selfie wants to make women 'more presentable'.

Good news! IT salaries rise after a decade

Good news! IT salaries rise after a decade

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

There has also been a shift from hiring freshers to those with two to five years' experience.

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus: What's all the fuss about?

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus: What's all the fuss about?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

13 MP rear camera, 'Live' photos, 4K videos and the A9 chipset that aid faster CPU- and GPU-intensive tasks. Apple's latest iPhone iterations, the 6S and 6S Plus, come with dollops of wow factor.

Keep calm and download

Keep calm and download

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Anxious? Stressed? Upset? Veenu Sandhu has a handy list of apps that promise mental peace.

Yet again, HTC doesn't disappoint

Yet again, HTC doesn't disappoint

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

After Desire 816, the expectations from HTC were quite high. Thankfully, HTC Desire 820 ticks all the right boxes, says Himanshu Juenja

Here's Yotaphone, the world's first dual-screen phone!

Here's Yotaphone, the world's first dual-screen phone!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The back screen is the Yotaphone's second screen that uses the electronic paper technology and this screen never turns off - even when you are out of battery.

Social platform from Myntra in the works

Social platform from Myntra in the works

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The platform, which will have various social features and can sync data from a user's circle could be ready in about six months.

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: Going premium

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: Going premium

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In order to shrug off its budget phone manufacturer's image, Xiaomi has attempted to give the Mi 5 not only a slicker,stylish look but also top-end hardware than its other devices.

Nadella breaks the myth that Indians are not good managers

Nadella breaks the myth that Indians are not good managers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

It was a common perception in the US that Indians didn't know how to lead a company or delegate authority.

Review: Her is the Best Picture of the year, by far

Review: Her is the Best Picture of the year, by far

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

For all its conceptual highs, Her is not a film about technology, though it is partly a cautionary fable. This is a film about love. A film to love.

What's so special about iPhone SE!

What's so special about iPhone SE!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

With the 4-inch iPhone Special Edition (SE), Apple is trying to entice the owners of Apple phones like the 4s, 5, 5s and even the 5c to opt for an upgrade. But the pricing has gone horribly wrong, says Himanshu Juneja

Passport: Best smartphone from Blackberry

Passport: Best smartphone from Blackberry

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Consumers who pre-order the device will get an Amazon India voucher worth Rs 5,000 and 5000 Jet privilege miles.

BlackBerry launches square-screen Passport to take on iPhone 6

BlackBerry launches square-screen Passport to take on iPhone 6

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The launch kicks off a busy period for Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry.