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Can Samsung's Tizen smartphone take on Android?

Can Samsung's Tizen smartphone take on Android?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Tizen is an open source operating system built by the eponymous organisation that includes Samsung as a member.

Despite new launches, Samsung continues to lag behind Xiaomi in India

Despite new launches, Samsung continues to lag behind Xiaomi in India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

It has 18.9 per cent share of the market, down from 22.6 per cent for the third quarter of 2018 while Xiaomi has 27.1 per cent share.

Samsung launches smartwatch, Galaxy Note 3

Samsung launches smartwatch, Galaxy Note 3

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch works as an accessory to its market-leading Galaxy smartphone, with a small screen offering basic functions such as photos, hands-free calls and instant messaging.

Samsung, Motorola 'defaulters'

Samsung, Motorola 'defaulters'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

A joint panel of Indian Broadcasting Foundation and Advertising Agencies Association of India has asked major television broadcasters not to carry commercials from Samsung, Motorola and Reckitt Benckiser after "consistent defaults" and "non-clearance

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM?

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Yes. While the Indian variant launched August 11 comes with 4GB RAM, Samsung is all charged up to release the 6GB variant in China on August 26.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

5 reasons we like Samsung Galaxy Alpha!

5 reasons we like Samsung Galaxy Alpha!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Samsung's new entrant Galaxy Alpha is similar in size to the new iPhone 6. We laid our hands on this smartphone and have found 5 reasons to buy it.

Samsung's smartphone primacy under threat from Apple

Samsung's smartphone primacy under threat from Apple

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

It's earnings from mobile gadgets dropped 64%

Samsung Galaxy S III: First Impressions

Samsung Galaxy S III: First Impressions

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Love at first sight? Here's what it feels like spending some time with Samsung Galaxy S III.

Samsung launches 4G-enabled Galaxy Alpha smartphone

Samsung launches 4G-enabled Galaxy Alpha smartphone

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The company plans to bring more 4G-enabled devices in near future in a lower price range.

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.

Why soccer legend Pele has sued Samsung...

Why soccer legend Pele has sued Samsung...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Brazilian soccer legend Pel has sued Samsung Electronics Co for at least $30 million, alleging the Korean company improperly used a look-alike in an advertisement that ran in the New York Times without permission.

Samsung to make Tizen phone in India

Samsung to make Tizen phone in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Buoyed by the market response to its Tizen OS-based smartphone in India, tech giant Samsung plans to manufacture the 'Z1' at its Noida facility soon.

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is a star performer

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is a star performer

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

And it is available at a competitive price!

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 worth Rs 58k?

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 worth Rs 58k?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Samsung has crafted a remarkable device, something revolutionary to stand out from the crowd, in the form of Galaxy S8, says Himanshu Juneja

Samsung Tab S4: Will it make you dump your phone, tablet and laptop?

Samsung Tab S4: Will it make you dump your phone, tablet and laptop?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The AMOLED screen at a resolution of 2560x1600 is vivid and offers deep blacks, says Veer Arjun Singh

Samsung launches new handsets

Samsung launches new handsets

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Targeted at the growing young audience, Samsung India vice-president-HHP division Hendrick Lee said the phone has direct access to social networking websites. It also enables the users to access website at a speed of 2.4Mbps data speed on CDMA operators.

6 Samsung Galaxy phones to watch out for

6 Samsung Galaxy phones to watch out for

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

This is how the South Korean electronics major plans to indulge its Indian fans

Can Samsung's cheap Galaxy On7 Prime fight Chinese brands?

Can Samsung's cheap Galaxy On7 Prime fight Chinese brands?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Review: It offers Samsung Mall, a first of its kind shopping app, in addition to usual features.

Samsung's Harman starts 5G testing lab in India

Samsung's Harman starts 5G testing lab in India

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Samsung's connected technology solutions provider Harman on Wednesday said it has started a 5G testing lab in India to help companies test their devices for operating them on the next generation network. The company said its 5G lab enables a holistic, device-to-cloud performance analysis -- enabling chipset conformance testing, pre-certification testing, network operator approval testing, application performance verification and more. Harman Digital Transformation Services (DTS) senior vice president David Owens said advances in technologies like 5G yield significant opportunity to accelerate innovation across nearly every industry -- from healthcare and manufacturing, transportation to consumer device support.

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

#GadgetWatch: Is Samsung Galaxy A7's triple camera its only USP?

#GadgetWatch: Is Samsung Galaxy A7's triple camera its only USP?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Ashish Narsale weighs in on Samsung's latest phone.

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Ashish Narsale asks if you will be able to hold this bezel-less flagship phone on the road or juggle it in a train, like you do with other phones, or share memory-heavy 4k videos?

535 service vans might have done the magic for Samsung India

535 service vans might have done the magic for Samsung India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Samsung eyes growth in consumer electronics business in 80 districts through its service vans, and adding over 250 service points and as many resident engineers.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Despite a couple of flaws Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos remains a superior package and still stands out, contends Himanshu Juneja

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.

Samsung Galaxy SIII explodes in Dublin

Samsung Galaxy SIII explodes in Dublin

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Samsung's latest smartphone the Galaxy SIII explodes while it was mounted on the windscreen. Samsung is investigating the cause of the explosion.

From phones to drones, Google looks to firm up India bet

From phones to drones, Google looks to firm up India bet

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Following in Apple's footsteps, Alphabet - Google's parent company - is in advanced talks with Foxconn to manufacture Pixel smartphones in Tamil Nadu, an industrial state which will also double up as drone-manufacturing hub for the US tech giant soon. According to a state government release, officials from Google will soon visit Chennai to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to hold discussion on manufacturing of Google Pixel near Chennai.

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 commissions refrigerator plant

Samsung commissions refrigerator plant

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

South Korea's Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced commissioning of its refrigerator manufacturing plant in India and said it will achieve a 13 per cent market share by selling 400,000 refrigerators this year.

10 reasons why Micromax BEAT Samsung

10 reasons why Micromax BEAT Samsung

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

How did Micromax achieve this feat though? It wasn't simply a matter of better marketing but a combination of pricing, timing and offering that did the trick for the desi brand.

Samsung ordered to pay $120 million to Apple

Samsung ordered to pay $120 million to Apple

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Jury finds that Samsung had infringed two Apple patents

Samsung plans aggressive smartphones for India

Samsung plans aggressive smartphones for India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

With 17 per cent market share in the Indian mobile market, Samsung Mobile plans to add another six to seven per cent market share this year.

Apple edges out Samsung in global smartphone sales

Apple edges out Samsung in global smartphone sales

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Samsung also battling low-cost Chinese vendors.

Samsung launches mousepad mobile

Samsung launches mousepad mobile

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Addressing a press conference, Sunil Dutt, country head, Samsung Telecommunications, said, "We plan to double our turnover. We will focus on product innovation, and value-added services like internet experience on mobile and long battery life." Even Finnish handset biggie Nokia lost market share in India from 72.3 per cent to 69.5 per cent between January and March.

Samsung seeks to douse Note 7 fire with S8

Samsung seeks to douse Note 7 fire with S8

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Samsung has priced the S8 competitively at Rs 57,900, while the S8+ is available for Rs 64,900.

How Micromax is eating away Samsung's India pie

How Micromax is eating away Samsung's India pie

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker is banking on its platform-agnostic security and software products to make incursions in the market.

Judge rejects Apple injunction bid vs. Samsung

Judge rejects Apple injunction bid vs. Samsung

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Judge noted that Apple had not presented enough evidence that its patented features drove consumer demand for the entire iPhone.

Samsung delays rollout of Galaxy Note7 in India

Samsung delays rollout of Galaxy Note7 in India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Samsung announced a global recall of the device after reports that the handset can explode while charging

Should you pay Rs 29,990 for Samsung Galaxy Watch S4?

Should you pay Rs 29,990 for Samsung Galaxy Watch S4?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The device's top quality, above Apple and other smartwatches, is its battery life. The 46 mm one can run for at least three days on full use and over a week on limited use, says Veer Arjun Singh.