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Honor View 10 can beat the OnePlus 5T!

Honor View 10 can beat the OnePlus 5T!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The all-rounder has a clear edge over other mid-tier flagships and is worth the price.

Micromax to price dual-boot 'Laptab' under $500

Micromax to price dual-boot 'Laptab' under $500

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Indian smartphone maker Micromax's dual-operating system tablet Laptab will be priced under $500 (about Rs 30,000) and will be available in the domestic market next month.

Why HTC One M8 is 2014's best smartphone!

Why HTC One M8 is 2014's best smartphone!

Rediff.com9 May 2014

One would have thought it near impossible to improve upon 2013's much-acclaimed HTC One, but with the new M8, HTC has achieved an incredible feat.

Top 5 tablets between Rs 10k and Rs 20k

Top 5 tablets between Rs 10k and Rs 20k

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Select the best Android tablet to read books, watch movies and do some work, for a limited budget of Rs 20,000.

Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians

Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The biggest attractions of the phone are the Sunlight Display and virtual IVR.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Motorola launches Moto Turbo for Rs 41,999

Motorola launches Moto Turbo for Rs 41,999

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Motorola launches Moto Turbo for Rs 41,999.

Light Phone 2: The kind of phone parents want their kids to have

Light Phone 2: The kind of phone parents want their kids to have

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The list of what you can and cannot do with this phone is intriguing.

PICS: Motorola Razr i with 2GHz Intel Atom processor

PICS: Motorola Razr i with 2GHz Intel Atom processor

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

The Motorola Razr i will be launched in Europe and some parts of the Americas starting October. For now, no pricing details have been revealed.

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Puri gave up the comforts of Citibank to set up a new-age bank from a rat-infested room in the Kamala Mills Compound in Worli, Mumbai and build a marquee brand. A look at his 26-year stint as HDFC Bank's boss.

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.

New smartphone app can tell your state of mind

New smartphone app can tell your state of mind

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The StudentLife app, which compares students' happiness, stress, depression and loneliness to their academic performance, also may be used in the general population -- for example, to monitor mental health, trigger intervention and improve productivity in workplace employees.

Is iPhone's fingerprint scanner hacked?

Is iPhone's fingerprint scanner hacked?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

A group of German hackers claimed to have cracked the iPhone fingerprint scanner on Sunday, just two days after Apple Inc launched the technology that it promises will better protect devices from criminals and snoopers seeking access.

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

New Google CEO Sundar Pichai made ascent with low-key style and technical chops.

Review: The Oppo Reno 2

Review: The Oppo Reno 2

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The Oppo Reno 2 offers a balanced mix of design, performance and imaging, says Khalid Anzar.

Top 10: Best messaging apps for smartphones

Top 10: Best messaging apps for smartphones

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Staying connected is simple. And easy!

Microsoft may cut Windows prices

Microsoft may cut Windows prices

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

70% reduction to cover low-cost devices, aimed at stronger foothold in tablet market

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.

Xiaomi's Redmi 1s sold out in 4.2 sec

Xiaomi's Redmi 1s sold out in 4.2 sec

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

As many as 40,000 units of the much-hyped handset launched exclusively on Flipkart, was sold out within 4.2 seconds, said company head Hugo Barra on Twitter.

Make it last longer: Apps for better battery life

Make it last longer: Apps for better battery life

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Five apps to improve the performance of your smarthphone

UK ditches its coronavirus-tracing app in favour of Apple-Google tech

UK ditches its coronavirus-tracing app in favour of Apple-Google tech

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The UK will now be taking forward a solution that brings together the work on the National Health Service app and the Google/Apple solution.

Malicious mobile apps soar by 600% globally

Malicious mobile apps soar by 600% globally

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The growth in smartphones and devices has fuelled surge in malicious applications, which grew globally by over 600 per cent to 2.76 lakh in the one year.

After biting Apple in China, Xiaomi looks to scale up rivalry in India

After biting Apple in China, Xiaomi looks to scale up rivalry in India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The company may offer phones at around Rs 20,000, less than half the starting price of Apple handsets.

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The system will wed BlackBerry's security platform with the South Korean company's own security software for its Galaxy devices.

What the BlackBerry Z30 has in store for you

What the BlackBerry Z30 has in store for you

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

At Rs 39,990, the phablet is a decent offering, cheaper than many flagship Android phablets.

Top 5 feature-rich tablets over Rs 10,000

Top 5 feature-rich tablets over Rs 10,000

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

We present to you a list of top five tablets based on Android and iOS platform in different price brackets.

Kids addicted to the internet? Here's a foolproof solution

Kids addicted to the internet? Here's a foolproof solution

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ashish Narsale brings you a solution that will help you tackle this problem even as it keeps you out of your children's bad books.

Moto G Turbo: The best smartphone for Rs 15,000

Moto G Turbo: The best smartphone for Rs 15,000

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Priced at Rs 14,999, it is probably the best phone in its price segment.

Oppo N3: A power packed phone with a great camera

Oppo N3: A power packed phone with a great camera

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The phone is the best one I have seen for selfies.

Gadget gifts to woo your Valentine!

Gadget gifts to woo your Valentine!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Here is a list of gift ideas that you can consider gifting your gadget loving partner this Valentine's Day!

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.

Reader review: Samsung Galaxy S4

Reader review: Samsung Galaxy S4

Rediff.com9 May 2013

What makes it click and what doesn't.

Top smartphones with FULL HD display

Top smartphones with FULL HD display

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Most of these handsets have 5-inch display and interestingly all of them are based on Android operating system.

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The duo were planning targeted killings in various north Indian states on the directions of Khalistan movement leaders sponsored by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, they said.

5 speakers that will make your party rock

5 speakers that will make your party rock

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Not all party speakers are alike.

Beyond Tech launches Phablet PII priced at Rs 14,999

Beyond Tech launches Phablet PII priced at Rs 14,999

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The phone comes with a screen size of 5.7 inches and has a 5-point multi-touch capacitive screen with 1280x720 HD IPS display.

Google may soon provide 'personalised' homepage

Google may soon provide 'personalised' homepage

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The current Google homepage comprises a white screen, a search box and a pretty logo.

'Raising angel fund in India is a huge challenge'

'Raising angel fund in India is a huge challenge'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Start-up entrepreneur Ashish Chaturvedi speaks about the challenges start-ups face.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4: Does it live up to its immense potential?

Xiaomi Mi TV 4: Does it live up to its immense potential?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Khalid Anzar lists the pros and cons.

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.