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Is your mobile phone smart enough?

Is your mobile phone smart enough?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2005

Galaxy Mega: Size does matter

Galaxy Mega: Size does matter

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Mega series currently has two variants -- 5.8 (the review unit we had) and 6.3 inches. Yes, you are not daydreaming.

Review: iPhone 7 Plus

Review: iPhone 7 Plus

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

With a starting price of Rs 72,000 for the base 32 GB storage model, will the iPhone 7 Plus be able to wow the audience? Himanshu Juneja reviews the iconic iPhone 7 Plus

Will Apple's latest iPhones have takers? The jury is out

Will Apple's latest iPhones have takers? The jury is out

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Apple has done everything engineeringly possible to minimize the downsides of having a big phone.

HTC One M8: A fantastic phone that can impress you

HTC One M8: A fantastic phone that can impress you

Rediff.com5 May 2014

The latest device from HTC has all the ingredients to get users hooked to it.

Here's why iPhone 6 might be a game changer

Here's why iPhone 6 might be a game changer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

From screen size to device options to memory, the next iteration of iPhone, will leave the world dazzled if these speculations come true.

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.

Xiaomi launches Mi5, to take on Apple, Samsung

Xiaomi launches Mi5, to take on Apple, Samsung

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Xiaomi has unveiled its flagship Mi5 handset, priced at Rs 24,999.

Stylish LG G3 to take on Galaxy S5, iPhone 5S

Stylish LG G3 to take on Galaxy S5, iPhone 5S

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

fty features and big screen in a plastic body.

This time for iPhone 6, Indians queue up at midnight

This time for iPhone 6, Indians queue up at midnight

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

At Gurgaon's Cyberhub, Starbucks had taken special permission to keep its outlet open till late night as consumers queued for the iPhone sale to begin.

Here's why Samsung Galaxy SII scores over iPhone 4S in India

Here's why Samsung Galaxy SII scores over iPhone 4S in India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

A thorough comparison between the two smashing smartphones. Find out why Galaxy S II takes the cake away from iPhone 4S in India.

WikiLeaks reveals how CIA hacks YOUR phones, TVs

WikiLeaks reveals how CIA hacks YOUR phones, TVs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

WikiLeaks has released what it termed as the biggest-ever leak of confidential documents from the Central Intelligence Agency, claiming the America's premier spy agency partnered with foreign intelligence agencies to turn TVs and smartphones into weapons for surveillance.

Micromax plans to make all phones locally

Micromax plans to make all phones locally

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Micromax will invest Rs 300 crore on constructing new factories

Nokia: Is the baap of all phones arriving?

Nokia: Is the baap of all phones arriving?

Rediff.com9 May 2017

With the India launch of Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 confirmed, buzz around the launch of the flagship Nokia 8 grows.

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What must you buy?

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What must you buy?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

You may like it or not but Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are definitely ahead of other premium smartphones available in the market when it comes to performance, battery life and OS, says Shruti Puri.

Apple-RIL might join hands to sell iPhones

Apple-RIL might join hands to sell iPhones

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Indians prefer to buy electronic products such as smartphones offline. The reason being the ability to "touch and feel"

Zopo Speed 7 Plus: A great phone, but a bit pricey

Zopo Speed 7 Plus: A great phone, but a bit pricey

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A 13.2-megapixel (MP) rear camera takes great pictures, even in low light.

Huawei phones can boast of sapphire covers, but not iPhones

Huawei phones can boast of sapphire covers, but not iPhones

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Apple Inc may have disappointed many consumers by not putting sapphire glass covers on its new iPhone, but the scratch-resistant material is gradually making its way into mobile devices despite manufacturing challenges and high costs.

Is the LG G8X ThinQ mobile phone worth Rs 49,999?

Is the LG G8X ThinQ mobile phone worth Rs 49,999?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Try the LG G8X to experience something fresh, but do not keep your expectations too high, says Khalid Anzar.

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.

Asus Zenfone 5z: A phone worth considering

Asus Zenfone 5z: A phone worth considering

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Zenfone 5z scores on more than just price, says Khalid Anzar.

India's ambitious chip dream all set to be real

India's ambitious chip dream all set to be real

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Two full-fledged semiconductor fabrication plants are going to come up in India very soon entailing multi-billion dollar investment besides several chip assembly and packaging units, Minister of Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. In an interview with PTI, the minister confirmed that the two projects include a $8 billion proposal submitted by Israel-based Tower Semiconductors and the other from Tata Group. "I am happy to share this with you and you are probably the first one I'm sharing this with.

Bullish on 5G, Xiaomi to launch sub-Rs 15K phones

Bullish on 5G, Xiaomi to launch sub-Rs 15K phones

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Xiaomi will strengthen its product portfolio and launch 5G devices in the sub-Rs 15,000 segment as it looks to increase its market share in the segment. Xiaomi led the shipments in overall smartphone category in 2021 with a 24 per cent share, according to Counterpoint Research. However, in the 5G segment it is ranked fourth behind One Plus, Samsung, and Vivo, with a 13 per cent share.

5G mobiles account for 22% of India's smartphone shipment

5G mobiles account for 22% of India's smartphone shipment

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Shipment of 5G smartphones in the country continues to gain traction and such devices accounted for 22 per cent market share in the third quarter of 2021, according to CMR. As per CMR's India Mobile Handset Market Review Report for Q3 2021, more than 20 5G-capable smartphones were launched over the course of the quarter.

Airtel 5G service goes live in 8 cities, customers to pay as per 4G plan

Airtel 5G service goes live in 8 cities, customers to pay as per 4G plan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Bharti Airtel on Thursday said its 5G services have gone live in eight cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur and Varanasi. The customer availing 5G services will have to pay as per their existing 4G plan, it said. "Airtel has been at the forefront of India's telecom revolution for the last 27 years.

Indians lose cell phones worth Rs 500 cr/year

Indians lose cell phones worth Rs 500 cr/year

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Worried about the increasing loss every year to users, the Indian Cellular Association has recommended to the government that it should play an active role in this scenario.

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The stock of Dixon Technologies (India), the country's largest listed electronic manufacturing services (EMS) player, was up 6 per cent in 10 trading sessions, boosting the gains over the last three months to 21 per cent. The gains came following reports that Dixon will produce laptops in India in partnership with US and Chinese firms under the production-linked investment (PLI) scheme. It recently signed an agreement to make smartphones for Xiaomi India.

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Shares of the company rose more than 1 percent to $99.44 in heavy trading.

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

As the race for edge-to-edge phone displays continue, Vivo leads the way in its new flagship Vivo NEX series.

Realme Eyes Top Spot In Mobile Market

Realme Eyes Top Spot In Mobile Market

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

'Last year we sold 18 million phones in India, this year we should do 23-24 million, and next year our target is to hit 40 million.'

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Had they agreed to our demands that we raised two years ago, we would have never started our agitation again.'

Apple unveils smaller, cheaper iPhone SE aimed at mid-market

Apple unveils smaller, cheaper iPhone SE aimed at mid-market

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

It might give Apple a boost in the fast-growing Indian, Middle East and African markets but also risks cutting its average phone prices and profit margins

Best April Fools' pranks: Meat cleaver phone, a selfie car...

Best April Fools' pranks: Meat cleaver phone, a selfie car...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Don't believe us? Take a look for yourself:

Imported iPhone 6 plus sells in India at Rs 77,000

Imported iPhone 6 plus sells in India at Rs 77,000

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

They in three versions in terms of storage: 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.

Is it a projector? No, it's a camera! Oh no, it's a mobile phone!

Is it a projector? No, it's a camera! Oh no, it's a mobile phone!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

That's how kids reacted when they saw the phone that was made to make the first-ever mobile call in the UK.

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker in October last year launched BBM for rival Android- and iOS-based handsets and the app since then has been downloaded on over 40 million such handsets.

Time to write an obituary for 2G and 2.5G feature phones?

Time to write an obituary for 2G and 2.5G feature phones?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The scales started tilting in favour of smartphones in 2014, when a slew of new, yet vibrant, brands entered the market, with their competitively priced offerings helping smartphones become the indispensable device that it has turned into today.

Smartphones costing Rs 35,000+ grow 91%

Smartphones costing Rs 35,000+ grow 91%

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

E-learning and work from home have forced a section of feature phones users to shift to smartphones.

Wickedleak Wammy Titan 5: A great phone at Rs 13,990

Wickedleak Wammy Titan 5: A great phone at Rs 13,990

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Chennakeshav Shenoy is mighty impressed with the Wickedleak Wammy Titan 5.