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How Nokia is preparing for a bitter battle

How Nokia is preparing for a bitter battle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Behind a facade of calm Nokia is preparing for a bitter battle for market shares.

REVIEW: Nokia Lumia 710, great device but...

REVIEW: Nokia Lumia 710, great device but...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

It's a decent handset with good quality, features and comes at a good price but is it good enough to compete against the Android handsets? Find out.

The only glitch with this Blackberry phone is...

The only glitch with this Blackberry phone is...

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The LE is a solid performer. But its small screen makes it less than ideal for multimedia use and gaming, says Khalid Anzar

Chiki Sarkar: The 'Power Trailblazer' who is changing the way we read

Chiki Sarkar: The 'Power Trailblazer' who is changing the way we read

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Chiki Sarkar's literary juggernaut.

Airtel pre-paid users can access Facebook in 9 local languages

Airtel pre-paid users can access Facebook in 9 local languages

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

The company said its customers who are Facebook users on the mobile (browser or app) will be able to access Facebook in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.

4 reasons why Samsung Galaxy Tabs are not so HOT

4 reasons why Samsung Galaxy Tabs are not so HOT

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Samsung cites lack of education among consumers as a reason for why it didn't do well in the tablet market. We try to present some core reasons why the Galaxy tab scene is not so hot.

The brain behind the Creo Mark1 smartphone

The brain behind the Creo Mark1 smartphone

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Bengaluru-based Creo offers an operating system that promises unique features and frequent updates.

The best 4G smartphones money can buy

The best 4G smartphones money can buy

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

If money is not an issue and you want to experience the best Internet 4G speeds, don't look beyond these five smartphones that come with loads of RAM

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Huawei not only unveiled its Huawei Mate 30 series phones in Munic, Germany 19th September 2019 but also launched the Watch GT 2, FreeBuds 3 and Huawei Vision.

Discover cities via a game, and win rewards too!

Discover cities via a game, and win rewards too!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Mojostreet.com, a city-based startup, officially launched its location-based mobile game today. Christened Mojostreet, the product is a free-to-download real world game, friend finder, city guide, social network and loyalty rewards -- all rolled into one app for smartphones like BlackBerry, Nokia, iPhone and Android devices.

Asus Zenfone 2 is a good buy? You decide

Asus Zenfone 2 is a good buy? You decide

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The ASUS Zenfone 2 has a hard plastic chassis with a matte finish that makes it look attractive.

Redmi Note: The pocket-friendly phablet

Redmi Note: The pocket-friendly phablet

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Even with a dated OS, Xiaomi's first 4G compatible device is a performance beast.

Customers can access Mercedes web site via mobile

Customers can access Mercedes web site via mobile

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

New mobile-optimized website can be readily accessed through multiple mobile devices.

5 reasons why WebOS doesn't make the cut

5 reasons why WebOS doesn't make the cut

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Sure, there is tremendous potential in WebOS. In fact, its SDK is rated as one of the best platforms to develop for, on par with iOS SDK. Yet, most WebOS devices are still sitting in stores waiting for consumers to grab them. here are 5 reasons why WebOS could not make it...

10 smartphones under Rs 30,000

10 smartphones under Rs 30,000

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

These gadgets offer the best in price and features. Which one are you going to buy?

How smart is the Micromax 4K TV?

How smart is the Micromax 4K TV?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

This 42-incher runs Android Jelly Bean and has a customised app store.

Google to show Ola, Uber cabs information on Maps

Google to show Ola, Uber cabs information on Maps

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Once the user selects a service, they will be directed to the Uber or Ola app to request the ride with one tap.

iVoomi i1: Premium features at budget price

iVoomi i1: Premium features at budget price

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Who says smartphones with dual cameras & 18:9 ratio displays come only at premium prices?

Now you can delete timed messages sent on BBM

Now you can delete timed messages sent on BBM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Smartphone maker BlackBerry has introduced new privacy and control features for its messaging app BBM, allowing users to delete messages from chats and share pictures for short duration of time.

Photos: Top 5 dual SIM phones

Photos: Top 5 dual SIM phones

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Need a good dual SIM phone? This list will help you choose the best device for you.

Mi Mix 2 review: This Xiaomi phone has a lot to offer

Mi Mix 2 review: This Xiaomi phone has a lot to offer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

This one's a flagship smartphone with no real competition.

Congress launches app-based membership drive

Congress launches app-based membership drive

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

With an aim of expanding the party's base, Congress on Monday launched an online and application-based membership drive.

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Joins Facebook, Apple and Twitter in buying Indian start-ups

New Swift sports plenty of features for the tech-savvy

New Swift sports plenty of features for the tech-savvy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The new Swift has been built on the fifth-generation HEARTECT platform, which improves the hatchback's strength and rigidity while also benefitting its power to weight ratio.

Xperia XZ Premium: Will you buy it for Rs 62k?

Xperia XZ Premium: Will you buy it for Rs 62k?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

A phone with a 4K display akin to Sony Bravia TV screens.

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

First look: The Vivo Nex 3

First look: The Vivo Nex 3

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

How exciting is the Vivo Nex 3? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com lets you know.

Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby gets smarter

Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby gets smarter

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Can Bixby 2.0 take on Siri and Alexa?

Here's how Apple became a success in China

Here's how Apple became a success in China

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

One of the most fascinating areas of Apple's rise is how the company has managed to find growth in emerging markets like China.

Nexus 6 is Google's answer to iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Note 4

Nexus 6 is Google's answer to iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Note 4

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Check out how Google's flagship phablet, the Nexus 6, will take on Apple and Samsung

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note a cut above the rest?

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note a cut above the rest?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Big -- that's how you would summarise Samsung Galaxy Note, the latest smartphone that claims to be a tablet too. The question that needs to be answered is why there is a buzz about the Samsung Galaxy Note, when the Dell Streak 5 too tried the same thing and pretty much collapsed in the process.

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally in March.

Galaxy S7 edge: A great all-round performerr

Galaxy S7 edge: A great all-round performerr

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

At Rs 56,900, the Samsung handset sets the benchmark for Android phones.

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

A spiffy OS, shining more so with the Mango update Nokia Lumia 800 seems far superior. Critically, it again boils down to the pricing bit, and we hope Nokia gets it right.

'This is an unprecedented opportunity to upskill'

'This is an unprecedented opportunity to upskill'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'What has gained prominence are 'human' skills like creativity, originality and initiative, critical thinking, persuasion, and negotiation, as well as attention to detail, resilience, flexibility and complex problem-solving.'

Samsung Galaxy Note II: First impressions

Samsung Galaxy Note II: First impressions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

We got some hands on time with the Samsung Galaxy Note II at the launch event and here are our first impressions

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The Bharat Interface For Money app was launched on the iOS platform earlier this month. It is also available on the more popular Android platform. There have been over 17 million downloads of the BHIM app so far.

Nokia to bring 4G, 3G mobile phones at lower prices

Nokia to bring 4G, 3G mobile phones at lower prices

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Company has plans to launch its latest 4G enabled phone Lumia 830 priced at around Rs 26,000 before taxes by Oct.

5 GORGEOUS alternatives to the iPhone's Retina Display

5 GORGEOUS alternatives to the iPhone's Retina Display

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

A list of 5 top smartphones with 720pHD displays that will make your jaw drop. Think of these devices as Android alternatives to the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S' Retina Display.

Google to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 bn

Google to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 bn

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

The all-cash deal will boost Google's competitive edge in the mobile computing arena as well as give it access to Motorola's range of Android operating system-based offerings.