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Realme Narzo 90: Available For Purchase

Realme Narzo 90: Available For Purchase

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The Realme Narzo 90 5G is available in India starting at approximately 15,200. Officially, the variants are priced around 16,999 for the 6 GB RAM with 128 GB storage model, while the 8 GB RAM with 128 GB storage version retails for about 18,499.

How CCI's Google orders impact innovation for apps

How CCI's Google orders impact innovation for apps

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

As Google evaluates its response to two recent penalties slapped by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), here is a look at the app economy. Apps are bread and butter for mobile operating systems. India ranks second in the number of mobile downloads, with nearly 27 billion downloads in 2021, according to Deloitte. Accounting for 11.6 per cent of global app downloads, the Indian smartphone user spends over 4 hours a day on apps.

Nokia to unveil a low-cost smartphone on Android OS

Nokia to unveil a low-cost smartphone on Android OS

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Nokia will unveil a low-cost smartphone running a version of Google Inc's Android operating system, despite the company's close partnership with Microsoft Corp and its competing Windows system, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

Android probe: CCI 'protecting' Amazon, Google tells SC

Android probe: CCI 'protecting' Amazon, Google tells SC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Google, in its latest appeal to the Supreme Court, has said the Competition Commission of India (CCI) is protecting Amazon's interests after having complained that India's anti-competition body (CCI) had copied part of a European Commission ruling against it for allegedly abusing the market dominance of Android. The latest twist to the Google-CCI case comes as Google filed an appeal in the Supreme Court on June 26, against the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT's) March 29 order. The tech giant's contention is that the NCLAT failed to apply the "effect analysis" part in the CCI order.

CBDC Pilot May Continue For One More Year

CBDC Pilot May Continue For One More Year

Rediff.com2 May 2023

One reason why volumes have not increased in the retail segment is that users are not aware of merchants who accept digital currency.

e-Rupee: RBI creates Rs 1.71 crore of digital currency for retail pilot

e-Rupee: RBI creates Rs 1.71 crore of digital currency for retail pilot

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The pilot project for central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the retail segment went live on Thursday with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issuing Rs 1.71 crore to four participating banks based on their indents. The central bank has identified four banks for the first phase of the pilot - State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and IDFC First Bank - in four cities, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. The highest indent was received from one private sector bank.

Motorola launches new Moto G at Rs 12,999

Motorola launches new Moto G at Rs 12,999

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Motorola has launched two new versions of its best selling phones, Moto G and Moto X.

Huawei India: Latest victim of US, China trade war

Huawei India: Latest victim of US, China trade war

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Without Google's Android operating system, Huawei may have to put off new launches.

Will Nokia's love affair with Android succeed?

Will Nokia's love affair with Android succeed?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Nokia, after scripting a comeback of sorts with its Windows based phones, has launched an Android phone through its new offering, Nokia X dual-SIM. Will this gamble succeed?

Top 10 features of the spanking new Android 4.3

Top 10 features of the spanking new Android 4.3

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Did we mention improved gaming performance and the ability to stream 1080p video? Check out the top 10 improvements and new features that Google has made with Android 4.3.

Will you buy HP's SlateBook X2 for Rs 40k?

Will you buy HP's SlateBook X2 for Rs 40k?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

HP has recently launched its Android based convertible notebook/tablet the Slatebook X2 in India. The hybrid device will be available for 39,990 from the month of August.

Phone review: How good is HTC One?

Phone review: How good is HTC One?

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The latest Android phone from HTC packs a punch.

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

These five smartphones running Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS bundle some neat features for those willing to pick a tab of Rs 20,000.

Don't miss: Top 13 Android phones under Rs 15K

Don't miss: Top 13 Android phones under Rs 15K

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Here is a list of top 13 best Android mobile phones in India available under Rs 15,000.

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The Android OS from Google Inc is fast gaining popularity over other platforms like the Apple's iOS4, Nokia's Symbian, Microsoft's Windows and Samsung's Bada. As more and more developers get weaned away to the Android platform because of the versatility it offers, we present five fun must-have Android games for you in 2010.

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.

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.

Mukesh Ambani to launch the ultra cheap smartphone on Sep 10

Mukesh Ambani to launch the ultra cheap smartphone on Sep 10

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said Jio and Google have jointly developed a power-packed and affordable smartphone 'JioPhone Next', which will be available in the market from September 10. Ambani promised that JioPhone Next will be the most affordable smartphone not just in India but globally. Speaking at RIL's annual general meeting, Ambani asserted that an ultra-affordable 4G smartphone is essential to make India '2G-mukt' (free of 2G).

Poll: Android Neyyappam or Naankhatai?

Poll: Android Neyyappam or Naankhatai?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Which Indian sweet you would like the next version of Android to be named after.

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Intelligent tools are being deployed to detect content pirated from OTT platforms.

Six Android 6 Marshmallow features you must know

Six Android 6 Marshmallow features you must know

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

These few features of the incredibly powerful and customisable Android 6 OS from Google will surely improve upon the earlier Lollipop OS and provide a better user experience.

CCI orders probe into Google's payment systems

CCI orders probe into Google's payment systems

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday ordered a detailed probe against internet giant Google for alleged unfair business practices with respect to Google Pay as well as Google Play's payment system. Google Pay is a popular digital payments platform while Google Play is the app store on its Android ecosystem.

Hyderabad gets a Microsoft Garage, Bengaluru next

Hyderabad gets a Microsoft Garage, Bengaluru next

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

The Hyderabad Garage will collaborate with teams in Silicon Valley, Redmond, Vancouver, Washington, New England, Israel and Beijing.

BlackBerry ties up with Mumbai Indians for chat service

BlackBerry ties up with Mumbai Indians for chat service

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The BBM Channel will be available for all BlackBerry users, iOS and Android OS platforms.

Sony Xperia XZ1: A great phone, but not good enough

Sony Xperia XZ1: A great phone, but not good enough

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

At 44,990 Sony Xperia XZ1 doesn't have anything new to offer, making it difficult to compete with rivals.

Top 5 smartphones to watch IPL on-the-go

Top 5 smartphones to watch IPL on-the-go

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

These smartphones will let you enjoy all the action this IPL season!

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The deadly virus has been identified as 'AndroidSmssend' and it can acquire as many as four aliases to hoodwink the user and perpetrate its destructive activities on a personal Android enabled phone.

Moto E5, Moto E5 Plus come with a massive advantage

Moto E5, Moto E5 Plus come with a massive advantage

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

But how do they compare with their competitors? Ashish Narsale has the answer.

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.

15 facts you didn't know about Sundar Pichai

15 facts you didn't know about Sundar Pichai

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Hailing from a middle class family, Pichai's family did not own a car or a television during his childhood.

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'.

Apple finds it tough to crack India market

Apple finds it tough to crack India market

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

iPhone sales in June quarter dropped 35% even as smartphone market grew 19%

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

10 things you must know about LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P

10 things you must know about LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Read this before you make a decision to buy one of these Google smartphones.

Xiaomi Mi A1: An all-rounder with almost no weak area

Xiaomi Mi A1: An all-rounder with almost no weak area

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

It's a good deal for those looking for stock Android experience without compromising.

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.

'We want Indians to shape the Internet'

'We want Indians to shape the Internet'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from the Google For India event in New Delhi.

Stunning gadgets that will make you go wow

Stunning gadgets that will make you go wow

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Micro Drone is a palm-sized personal drone that works straight out of the box.

Android lovers, go for iPhone 6! Here's why

Android lovers, go for iPhone 6! Here's why

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Larger real estate, smacking hot operating system, powerful processor and secure environment that the latest iteration of iPhone offers, easily outweighs the advantages offered by Android smartphones, says Shruti Puri.

10 things you must know about Samsung Galaxy A8

10 things you must know about Samsung Galaxy A8

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

To begin with, the Galaxy A8 is Samsung's slimmest smartphone yet...