News for 'android'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Give cash assistance of Rs 75 per person per day and an android phone and you will see the economy reviving.'

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 20K with best battery life

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 20K with best battery life

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Lenovo P780, Lenovo P770, Xolo B700, Salora PowerMaxx Z1 and the Sony Xperia C are currently the best Android smartphones under Rs 20,000 in terms of their battery life.

Review: The OnePlus 8T

Review: The OnePlus 8T

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Is the OnePlus's latest offering worth its price?

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Apple Inc and Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit have agreed to settle all patent litigation between them over smartphones, ending one of the highest-profile lawsuits in technology.

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.

Nokia's rebirth: The rise of Phoenix?

Nokia's rebirth: The rise of Phoenix?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Yes, Nokia phones are back. This time with android Nougat OS and fingerprint scanners.

Lost your job? 20 FREE courses you can apply for

Lost your job? 20 FREE courses you can apply for

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Internshala Trainings is offering free online trainings for 1,000 young professionals who have lost their jobs in the pandemic.

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Google has worked with a range of partners to build Nexus phones, with the company controlling the software and some hardware elements, while leaving manufacturing to its partners, who have included LG, HTC and Huawei, among others.

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Google is expected to launch its much-awaited sub-$100 (around Rs 6,000) smartphones in India this month, which will further intensify competition in the booming multi-billion dollar smart devices market in India.

Google launches Duo to take on Apple's FaceTime, Skype

Google launches Duo to take on Apple's FaceTime, Skype

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The rollout of Duo for Android and iOS starts today. To ensure privacy and security, all Duo calls are end-to-end encrypted

Gambhir invests in COVID-19 tracing app for corporates

Gambhir invests in COVID-19 tracing app for corporates

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Former cricketer and Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Gautam Gambhir has invested in community health monitoring platform FYI Health that uses various tools, including contact tracing, to deal with COVID-19. The company works on "herd intelligence" to create a safe work environment for enterprises, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

First Look: Should you upgrade to OnePlus 7T Pro?

First Look: Should you upgrade to OnePlus 7T Pro?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com has the details.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

The low-cost smartphone option is very limited if you intend to buy anything other than Android, but we have tried to give the widest choice here in terms of best smartphone for less than Rs 10,000.

Nexus 6 starts selling in India at Rs 43,999

Nexus 6 starts selling in India at Rs 43,999

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Handset maker Motorola has said its latest smartphone - Nexus 6 - priced Rs 43,999 onwards, can be pre-ordered in India on Flipkart from Tuesday.

Galaxy Tab S 8.4: One of the best Android tablets you can buy

Galaxy Tab S 8.4: One of the best Android tablets you can buy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

With an impressive Super AMOLED screen and power-packed features, this device is one of the best Android tablets one can buy

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The potted history of the browser wars indicates how much the online space has altered in the last 25 years. Chrome's dominance, says Devangshu Datta, is unlikely to last forever.

First look: Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play are here

First look: Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play are here

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Motorola's affordable new series gets cool upgrades.

Mason's son scores 600/600 in Karnataka PUC

Mason's son scores 600/600 in Karnataka PUC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

A teenager who doesn't need to be told to study, who makes no demands on his parents even while preparing for his board exams -- and then goes on to score a perfect 100%.

Google to sell Nexus 6 for Rs 44,000, Nexus 9 at Rs 28,900

Google to sell Nexus 6 for Rs 44,000, Nexus 9 at Rs 28,900

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

After the successful debut of its affordable Android One devices, tech giant Google is all set to launch its premium Nexus 6 smartphone and Nexus 9 tablet in India in next few weeks.

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India for Rs 21.5k

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India for Rs 21.5k

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

It comes with Android Jelly Bean, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM and host of other innovative features

Google unveils Nexus 6, 9 to take on iPhone 6, in India by Nov

Google unveils Nexus 6, 9 to take on iPhone 6, in India by Nov

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Google had indicated that many more firsts could come from India in the days to come.

Is the Nokia 8.1 worth Rs 26,999?

Is the Nokia 8.1 worth Rs 26,999?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The software is pure Android, the fingerprint sensor is 99 per cent accurate and very responsive and the notch doesn't bother me yet, says Veer Arjun Singh.

10-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 now in India at Rs 32,990

10-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 now in India at Rs 32,990

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

The newest tablets offer a 1 GHz dual core processor and Android ICS onboard with a wholesome 10-inch display.

Apple creates record, sells nearly 800,000 iPhones in India in Q1

Apple creates record, sells nearly 800,000 iPhones in India in Q1

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The US-based company, in collaboration with partners like Wistron and Foxconn, had recently started assembling iPhone 11 in India.

Report says fake bank apps may have stolen thousands of customers' data

Report says fake bank apps may have stolen thousands of customers' data

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

While some of the banks mentioned in the report said they have not come across any such fake apps, others have started an inquiry and also informed the CERT-In -- the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incident.

Blackberry to tie up with Indian phone makers for BBM

Blackberry to tie up with Indian phone makers for BBM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

With the BBM app coming pre-installed, users can directly engage with other BBM users without having to download the app or incurring download charges.

Google new features promise better privacy tools

Google new features promise better privacy tools

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The company said this new approach allows developers to train artificial intelligence models without the user data leaving the device, while allowing it to do more with less data.

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.

Karbonn offers 4 cheap phones on Flipkart

Karbonn offers 4 cheap phones on Flipkart

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The range will include two Android JellyBean operating system-based handsets and two smartphones based on the latest Android KitKat OS.

Google to launch sub-$100 smartphone in India

Google to launch sub-$100 smartphone in India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Google Inc's Android software is coming to cars, televisions and watches this year, as the Internet search giant races against Apple Inc and other tech companies to extend its business into a rapidly broadening field of Internet-connected devices.

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

First Look: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

First Look: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Samsung has introduced two Galaxy Note 10 phones -- a powerful version called the Note 10+ and its smaller, lite sibling, the Note 10. Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com has the details.

Should you buy Nokia 8 Sirocco for Rs 49,999?

Should you buy Nokia 8 Sirocco for Rs 49,999?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Looking inside the unconventional flagship smartphone.

So Sweet!

So Sweet!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Google's Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes with some nifty features, says Himanshu Juneja.

Do you have Aadhaar helpline number in your phone contact list?

Do you have Aadhaar helpline number in your phone contact list?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

French hacker Elliot Alderson had earlier pointed out UIDAI helpline (1800-300-1947) could just be "the tip of the iceberg", hinting there could be additional data or trackers on Indian phone manufacturers' devices.

Moto X Style will impress you, at Rs 31,999 it's a good bet

Moto X Style will impress you, at Rs 31,999 it's a good bet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

With the Moto X Style, Motorola has officially declared war against the bigwigs of the smartphone industry.

At Rs 40k, Blaupunkt's 4k TV is a good deal but...

At Rs 40k, Blaupunkt's 4k TV is a good deal but...

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Its overall picture quality is nowhere close to what Samsung, Sony or even Lloyd 4K TVs offer, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Sony unleashes its flagship Xperia Z2!

Sony unleashes its flagship Xperia Z2!

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Is the latest Android phone the best there is in the market? Himanshu Juneja tells you just that.

Top 5 POWERFUL smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 POWERFUL smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Android smartphones have narrowed into the category of budget-friendly yet powerful feature phones as well.

The best smartphone news from CES

The best smartphone news from CES

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

These upcoming phones might have the coolest tech of 2018.