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Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Nubia Red Magic 3S is delightfully designed and immensely powerful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Now Docoss X1, a smartphone for Rs 888!

Now Docoss X1, a smartphone for Rs 888!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

A company based in Jaipur has sprung up overnight with a Rs 888 Android phone - Docoss X1.

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Pichai and Page may prove to be a great partnership - one an ace executor and other a tech visionary

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The spyware gained access to a person's phone even if the attacker's WhatsApp call wasn't answered. The calls also often disappeared from call logs, and affected Android, iPhone and Tizen-based phones.

iPhone 5 Vs Galaxy S III: Which is better?

iPhone 5 Vs Galaxy S III: Which is better?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Head to head comparison of two top of the line smartphones from rival camps -- Apple iOS and Google Android.

Reliance launches new 3G tablet for Rs 14,499

Reliance launches new 3G tablet for Rs 14,499

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Reliance 3G Tab comes with a 7-inch capacitive touch screen with Android 2.3 OS and a high speed processor of 1.4GHz.

'App-y New Year'

'App-y New Year'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

You might love them or hate them, but you just can't ignore them.

PHOTOS: Samsung Beam, Nokia 808, LG Vu and more at MWC

PHOTOS: Samsung Beam, Nokia 808, LG Vu and more at MWC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

A sneak-peek into all the power-packed action happening in teh world of technology at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, Spain.

The hidden danger in sex toys

The hidden danger in sex toys

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Your intimate sessions could be recorded!

Chinese apps told to ensure strict compliance to ban orders

Chinese apps told to ensure strict compliance to ban orders

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The IT ministry has now written to all these companies, warning that continued availability and operation of these banned apps, directly or indirectly, is not only illegal but also an offence under the Information Technology Act and other applicable Acts, which would attract penal provisions.

Dr App: Software for healthy living

Dr App: Software for healthy living

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Stress, hypertension, obesity and other lifestyle diseases have been dogging all of us. But with a little help from your mobile phone, you can now track how many calories you intake on a daily basis, your exercise routine, the miles you have run or cycled and much more.

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What must you buy?

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What must you buy?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

You may like it or not but Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are definitely ahead of other premium smartphones available in the market when it comes to performance, battery life and OS, says Shruti Puri.

Xolo X900: Will YOU buy this Intel-powered phone at 23K?

Xolo X900: Will YOU buy this Intel-powered phone at 23K?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

A very solid start from Lava and Intel, but what we are really waiting for is a real 'I want this device'.

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Is Apple going the Android way? Some of the features and enhancements in iOS 14 might make you think the smartphone giant is trying to introduce some android experiences into its ecosystem, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

iPhone losing dominance; iPad maintains steady growth

iPhone losing dominance; iPad maintains steady growth

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The trends, the report says, are unmistakable. Apple's iPhone is losing primary support, while the iPad surges and the Android remains among the most important platforms.

Why Google took down TikTok clone Mitron

Why Google took down TikTok clone Mitron

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Mitron probably would have continued with the free run for quite some time, had it not come to light that the source code of the app was actually developed by a Pakistani developer, reports Neha Alawadhi.

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker in October last year launched BBM for rival Android- and iOS-based handsets and the app since then has been downloaded on over 40 million such handsets.

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Language has become a hotly debated topic after protests against racism following the death of George Floyd in US police custody on May 25, with bands, consumer brands, and buildings and roads named after slave traders renamed.

Beware! Popular apps may secretly take screenshots of your activity

Beware! Popular apps may secretly take screenshots of your activity

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

This is particularly disturbing because these screenshots -- and videos of your activity on the screen -- could include usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, and other important personal information, researchers said.

Is the Indian Bharat 5 better than Chinese Redmi 5A?

Is the Indian Bharat 5 better than Chinese Redmi 5A?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Comparing the budget smartphones from Micromax and Xiaomi.

Top 5 apps to calculate your tax for FREE

Top 5 apps to calculate your tax for FREE

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Here are apps for Android and Symbian platforms that will tell you all about Indian tax laws and also help you calculate your tax liability.

Google all set to buy Motorola Mobility

Google all set to buy Motorola Mobility

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Motorola Mobility's total commitment to Android has created a natural fit for the two companies.

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.

No more SMSes, apps the way to go

No more SMSes, apps the way to go

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

No matter how expensive the phone is, apps that allow free messaging (like BlackBerry's popular messenger service) are always in demand. Here are five such apps that will help all the twiddling thumbs to cut down on their phone bills by sending free SMSes.

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The under Rs 20,000 price category is a sweet spot for the consumers, who wish to have a great smartphone, but are not willing to shell out a lot of cash to own one.

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.

Nexus 6: The six commandments

Nexus 6: The six commandments

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Nexus 6 promises a lot in terms of performance and quality.

Competition Law in Digital Platform Era

Competition Law in Digital Platform Era

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Are we running a cricket match using football rules, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Is contactless payment safe?

Is contactless payment safe?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Almost all banks that issue contactless cards provide users with a 100 per cent liability cover.

First look: Why the Realme 5 series seems exciting!

First look: Why the Realme 5 series seems exciting!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com looks at the latest phone in the market.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Galaxy Tab S2 has amazing features but battery life disappoints

Galaxy Tab S2 has amazing features but battery life disappoints

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Samsung's latest flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S2, is a step up from last year's model.

Nissan Magnite is the latest addition to compact SUV segment

Nissan Magnite is the latest addition to compact SUV segment

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

It's got the looks, it's got the features, but the Magnite's success will depend on its pricing, says Rajesh Karkera.

Tablet PCs under Rs 20k! Don't miss

Tablet PCs under Rs 20k! Don't miss

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Get Ahead reader Nadeem Taslim writes about 14 low-cost tablet PCs one must check out before buying the likes of iPads, Galaxy Tabs or Xooms.

The all new Reliance 3G tab plays out good

The all new Reliance 3G tab plays out good

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Everyone who has looked at a tablet PC and backed off because of the price will see sense in the Reliance 3G Tab, an Android tablet PC that costs just Rs 13,000 (data prices extra).

The Oppo F7 review that goes beyond the selfie

The Oppo F7 review that goes beyond the selfie

Rediff.com1 May 2018

We analysed the smartphone on several parameters to test its overall capabilities.

The OnePlus 7 review

The OnePlus 7 review

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The OnePlus 7 is a leader by natural selection. Just don't expect any surprise enhancements, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Google won't miss the revenue.

Graduates, do you have these job skills?

Graduates, do you have these job skills?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

These skills will give you an edge over the competition.

Nokia's Microsoft deal likely to hurt Symbian

Nokia's Microsoft deal likely to hurt Symbian

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Gartner expects manufacturers like Samsung to launch a whole range of budget devices that will drive Android into mass market segments.