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Indian models sizzle in a hot new calendar!

Indian models sizzle in a hot new calendar!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

International modelling agency Elite recently launched its hot new 2010 calendar featuring top Indian models in sensual settings. Don't miss it!

Most Indians keen to buy 5G ready phones, Oppo, Samsung preferred brands

Most Indians keen to buy 5G ready phones, Oppo, Samsung preferred brands

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Around 83 per cent people in a survey in India shared that 5G is one of the factors they consider while buying a new phone and nearly three in every five existing premium smartphone users are looking to upgrade their device to the next generation technology, according to a report released by Cybermedia Research. According to the survey, 81 per cent respondents prefer Oppo for 5G smartphone and 79 per cent opted for Samsung. The global survey conducted in India, China and West Europe found that 5G users, where the service is available, have experienced better video calls, faster downloads and ability to stream ultra high definition videos and satisfaction level from 5G services is around 80 per cent.

Samsung to make India an export hub

Samsung to make India an export hub

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The hubs will feed Europe, US and the Gulf.

Samsung to launch touchscreen phone at Rs 24,000

Samsung to launch touchscreen phone at Rs 24,000

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Electronics major Samsung on Monday said it will launch a high-end fully touchscreen mobile handset in India by the end of this month.

Samsung's next big bet: Smartphone with a curved screen

Samsung's next big bet: Smartphone with a curved screen

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The company is headed for its worst annual profit in three years, under siege as Chinese firms like Xiaomi and Lenovo reel in buyers with full-function touch-screen smartphones that are cheaper.

Samsung plans handset unit in Haryana

Samsung plans handset unit in Haryana

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Samsung Telecommunications on Wednesday said it would set up a $15 million mobile handset manufacturing facility in Haryana.

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

US panel backs Samsung, bans older iPhones, iPads

US panel backs Samsung, bans older iPhones, iPads

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

President Barack Obama has 60 days to review ruling.

After EMIs, Samsung offers cash back to woo smartphone buyers

After EMIs, Samsung offers cash back to woo smartphone buyers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

The offer will be valid on Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Tab2 as well as Galaxy Camera.

Samsung launches Galaxy S5 Mini for Rs 26,499

Samsung launches Galaxy S5 Mini for Rs 26,499

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The handset will be available from Wednesday through e-commerce major Flipkart.

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Apple still has a request pending for a sales ban against newer Samsung phones in that proceeding.

India's top 10 mobile phone brands

India's top 10 mobile phone brands

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Indian mobile handset market has grown by 14.17 per cent year-on-year to Rs 35,946 crore in 2012-2013.

Made-in-India Chinese mobiles rule

Made-in-India Chinese mobiles rule

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Only one in five handsets sold in India this year is likely to be made locally.

Samsung Electronics loses $12 billion market value

Samsung Electronics loses $12 billion market value

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Some analysts feel that the company is trading margins for volumes.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 is a class apart!

Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 is a class apart!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Galaxy S7 is one of the most polished product to have been released by Samsung, says Himanshu Juneja

Samsung's Olympic cellphone at Rs 19,500

Samsung's Olympic cellphone at Rs 19,500

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Samsung an official sponsor of the Athens Olympic games launched its 'Olympic Series' Mobile Phones on August 5.

Samsung launches Galaxy S5 with fingerprint scanner

Samsung launches Galaxy S5 with fingerprint scanner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Samsung launches Galaxy S5 with fingerprint scanner.

Finnish firm HMD Global unveils strategy to recover lost ground

Finnish firm HMD Global unveils strategy to recover lost ground

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Can the launch of smartphones under its own brand name by Finnish company HMD Global - despite having a licence to use the Nokia brand which it bought from Microsoft - help it regain its once dominant position in the mobile phone sweepstakes in India, where it was once routed? In 2009, Nokia was the country's largest MNC with revenues of $4 billion and a market share touching 80 per cent in 2010. After this, its fortunes fell. Although it had been the first global player to set up an assembly plant, not only to assemble phones for the local market but for exports, it had to shut down operations in 2014.

Samsung shakes off the blues

Samsung shakes off the blues

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Rediff online shopping gets bigger, better

Rediff online shopping gets bigger, better

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Venugopal from Anaparti, a small town in Andhra Pradesh was able to buy a new Samsung mobile phone, thanks to Turning Point on the Rediff shopping platform.

Nokia Asha vs Samsung Rex: What's better?

Nokia Asha vs Samsung Rex: What's better?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

With the launch of the Rex series, the Korean handset maker is all set to take on Nokia's bread-and-butter series of smartphones

Micromax topples Samsung as India's top handset maker

Micromax topples Samsung as India's top handset maker

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Samsung retains top slot in smartphones but Motorola pips Nokia for 4th position.

Samsung's Shin now earns more than Apple's Cook

Samsung's Shin now earns more than Apple's Cook

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

J.K. Shin received a $5.8 million compensation package last year.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 4 to keep pace with iPhone 6

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 4 to keep pace with iPhone 6

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Korean electronics giant says it will get more aggressive on pricing and focus on a narrower set of products for its mid-to-low tier products.

Is Micromax India's No 1 smartphone vendor? Samsung cries foul

Is Micromax India's No 1 smartphone vendor? Samsung cries foul

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Micromax accounted for 22 per cent of smartphone sales in India

Bharti enters mobile handset business

Bharti enters mobile handset business

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

In what could give jitters to players like Nokia, Samsung and other such stables, Bharti on Sunday announced its entry into the fast-growing mobile handset business.

4 reasons why Samsung Galaxy Tabs are not so HOT

4 reasons why Samsung Galaxy Tabs are not so HOT

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Samsung cites lack of education among consumers as a reason for why it didn't do well in the tablet market. We try to present some core reasons why the Galaxy tab scene is not so hot.

Battleground: Who will win Samsung or Nokia?

Battleground: Who will win Samsung or Nokia?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Smart phone leader Samsung is following a multi-platform strategy to win over the Indian mobile phone market; Nokia has upped the ante with differentiated products.

Samsung launches new Galaxy Grand at Rs 21,500

Samsung launches new Galaxy Grand at Rs 21,500

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

South Korean mobile handset maker Samsung on Tuesday launched its latest offering from its popular Galaxy stable, under the Galaxy Grand label, with dual-SIM, priced at Rs 21,500.

Samsung launches dual-SIM Galaxy Grand 2 @ Rs 22,900

Samsung launches dual-SIM Galaxy Grand 2 @ Rs 22,900

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The dual-SIM smartphone will be available in the market from first week of January.

Mobile firms stare at gloomy festive season

Mobile firms stare at gloomy festive season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Though leading brands like Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Oppo managed to absorb the initial lockdown shock and resumed their local production back to 60 per cent, they would likely suffer a 20-25 per cent loss of sales in the October-December quarter.

Tata launches mobile web-browser

Tata launches mobile web-browser

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Tata Teleservices, owner of Tata Indicom brand, unveiled on Thursday the country's first full-fledged web-browser for mobile phones.

Who invented the mobile phone?

Who invented the mobile phone?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Take the rediff biz quiz and find out how much you know about this modern gadget.

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Pro tablet-PC at Rs 75k

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Pro tablet-PC at Rs 75k

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

During the launch event we had a chance to check this high profile tablet and here is out first impression of the device.

Samsung versus Apple: The battle for supremacy continues

Samsung versus Apple: The battle for supremacy continues

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Samsung has reason to be worried.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S7 in India for Rs 48,900

Samsung unveils Galaxy S7 in India for Rs 48,900

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

India is an important market for handset makers.

Apple tops India smartphone market in revenue share in 2023

Apple tops India smartphone market in revenue share in 2023

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

iPhone maker Apple led India market with highest revenue in 2023 for the first time while Samsung topped the chart in terms of sales volume, market research firm Counterpoint Research said on Wednesday. While India's smartphone shipments remained flat in 2023 at 152 million units, Samsung and Chinese mobile phone makers Vivo and Oppo were able to grow their shares, according to Counterpoint's Monthly India Smartphone Tracker report. "Apple's focus on India is also aiding the trend, with the brand surpassing the 10-million-unit mark in shipments and capturing the top position in revenue in a calendar year for the first time, propelled by robust demand for both its latest and older iPhones.

How Sony Xperia raced ahead of the Samsung S9!

How Sony Xperia raced ahead of the Samsung S9!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

All you need to know about the Sony Xperia XZ2 and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact.

Xiaomi has big plans to overtake Samsung

Xiaomi has big plans to overtake Samsung

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Starts second unit at Sri City, raises retail reach seven-fold; evaluating 2 new categories for 2017