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10.or D review: A worthy challenger to budget phones

10.or D review: A worthy challenger to budget phones

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Here's why it's highly recommended for those looking for an affordable phone with latest features.

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 7.7 in India, Tab 2 globally

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 7.7 in India, Tab 2 globally

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 DT-P6800, also known as the Galaxy Tab 680, has been launched in India, with the device listed on Flipkart at Rs. 33,571. The device runs on Android 3.2 Honeycomb, but will get an Android 4.0 ICS upgrade soon.

Why competitors are worried about Xiaomi's POCO F1

Why competitors are worried about Xiaomi's POCO F1

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Why Ashish Narsale is looking forward to its launch.

10 apps to help you through pregnancy

10 apps to help you through pregnancy

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Track your daily sleep patterns, count calories, research treatment options and even monitor your heart rate.

'Identity theft is the biggest threat from Aadhaar'

'Identity theft is the biggest threat from Aadhaar'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Over the past few weeks, an anonymous person, claiming to be a French mobile app developer, has been using his Twitter account to flag security concerns in the Aadhaar system. Recently, the account released a video showing a hack into the Aadhaar application (app). The Unique Identification Authority of India has maintained that Aadhaar remains safe and secure. Mayank Jain spoke to Robert Baptiste, the man behind the Twitter account called 'Elliot Alderson', to understand the way forward for citizens to keep their information safe.

Galaxy S6 is not pathbreaking but you can hold it with elan

Galaxy S6 is not pathbreaking but you can hold it with elan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Samsung's flagships never skimp on top-end hardware and this S6 no different.

Mitashi launches handset for senior citizens

Mitashi launches handset for senior citizens

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

India has 5 per cent of its population over the age of 65 and this in itself presents a big potential market.

Intelligence Bureau wants to block 'We Phone' app

Intelligence Bureau wants to block 'We Phone' app

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The software facilitates spoofing of caller id and is difficult to identify to locate or identify actual caller.

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.

How Indus, the Made in India app store, took wing

How Indus, the Made in India app store, took wing

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The content discovery platform designed to help you discover content and services in the language of your choice recently turned profitable. It has delivered 1 billion application installs and updates in the past 12 months, says Samreen Ahmad.

Tata Harrier 2020: It can't get better than this!

Tata Harrier 2020: It can't get better than this!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Long have I waited for a car to replace the Tata Safari feel in driving, and this updated version of the Tata Harrier is just IT, exclaims Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

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.

Going cashless? Watch out for these risks

Going cashless? Watch out for these risks

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Now that you have already downloaded mobile wallets and all set to go cashless/digital with your payments to the local grocer, cabbie, maid, etc, here's what you must watch out for, says Tripti Rai.

Smartphone apps may be secretly stealing your data: study

Smartphone apps may be secretly stealing your data: study

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Researchers conducted the first ever large-scale and systematic study of exactly how the trusty apps on Android phones are able to talk to one another and trade information

What's special about Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium's camera

What's special about Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium's camera

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Sony mobile heats up the debate as "which is the best camera phone around?" by introducing its Xperia XZ2 Premium

Review: TicPods Free wireless earbuds

Review: TicPods Free wireless earbuds

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Are they worth Rs 8,499? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.

Dell's Streak tablet-phone in India now; Priced at 35K

Dell's Streak tablet-phone in India now; Priced at 35K

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Dell has launched the 5-inch Dell Streak, a tablet-cum-phone at Rs 35,000, which will become one of the biggest phones in the country.

Google pulls down Remove China Apps, Mitron from Play Store

Google pulls down Remove China Apps, Mitron from Play Store

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

The two apps had drawn millions of downloads in India as border tensions between India and China surged.

Meet Google Nexus 5X and 6P

Meet Google Nexus 5X and 6P

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

With both the Nexus phones touted to be the first to carry Android's Marshmallow edition, the latest offerings from Google seem tempting, but surely, gone are the days of cheap Nexus phones, says Himanshu Juneja

Impress your Valentine with these smartphones

Impress your Valentine with these smartphones

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

We sincerely hope this list suits your requirement and this Valentine's Day brings all the love and joy in your life.

Your holiday Guiddoo

Your holiday Guiddoo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Available on both Android and iOS, the company has partnered with Cleartrip and Yatra. Shameen Alauddin reports.

Apple cuts App Store commission to 15% for small businesses

Apple cuts App Store commission to 15% for small businesses

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Tech giant Apple on Wednesday said it has slashed its App Store commission by half to 15 per cent for small businesses earning up to $1 million (about Rs 7.4 crore) per year on the platform. In the past, tech majors Apple and Google have been criticised for the high commissions charged from app developers. Apple, in a statement, said the new developer programme will accelerate innovation and help small businesses and independent developers propel their businesses forward with the next generation of groundbreaking apps on the App Store.

Motorola to sell smartwatch for Rs 17,999

Motorola to sell smartwatch for Rs 17,999

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Samsung's Gear Live is available in India for about Rs 15,900, while LG's G Watch is priced at Rs 14,999.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Google to wind down free WiFi services globally

Google to wind down free WiFi services globally

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Google had started the Station as a five-year partnership with the Indian Railways and RailTel in 2015 to provide fast, free WiFi in over 400 stations by mid-2020.

Hansel, the name app developers trust

Hansel, the name app developers trust

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

By facilitating instant changes on both Android and iOS apps, this platform allows mobile developers to fix bugs without user drop-offs or uninstalls. Abhishek Jejani reports.

OnePlus X: An attractive buy for Rs 16,999

OnePlus X: An attractive buy for Rs 16,999

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The OnePlus X has a 13-megapixel (MP) back camera, which can click excellent outdoor shots.

10 Tips to Stay Relevant in a VUCA World

10 Tips to Stay Relevant in a VUCA World

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Be brave to fail, learn, and lead, advises Abhilash R, founder and CEO, Bloombloom Dreambiz (P) Ltd and B-HUB Lifespaces.

Xolo launches 'world's fastest tablet' at Rs 17,999

Xolo launches 'world's fastest tablet' at Rs 17,999

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Premium smart devices brand Xolo launched a 7-inch tablet for Rs 17,999, which it claims to be the world's fastest in the segment.

Overall, Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a great package

Overall, Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a great package

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

This coupe SUV has all the elements that make a Porsche both aesthetically and dynamically poised.

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nearly 92% of the 250-mn smartphones run on Android.

Samsung to unveil stunning S5 in India at Rs 51,000

Samsung to unveil stunning S5 in India at Rs 51,000

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Samsung also launched three wearable devices, Gear 2,priced at Rs 21,900, and the Gear Fit and Gear 2 Neo, costing Rs 15,900 each.

Now, a WhatsApp for small businesses

Now, a WhatsApp for small businesses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

A beta version has already been launched in select markets.

Nokia: Is the baap of all phones arriving?

Nokia: Is the baap of all phones arriving?

Rediff.com9 May 2017

With the India launch of Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 confirmed, buzz around the launch of the flagship Nokia 8 grows.

Nokia to roll out X+, XL in Q2

Nokia to roll out X+, XL in Q2

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Nokia India on Thursday announced to roll out Android-based smart phone 'X', with a price tag of Rs 8,599.

Digital parenting: 10 tips to keep your kids safe

Digital parenting: 10 tips to keep your kids safe

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Be always alert and watchful about what your kids are doing online. Instead of spying on them secretly, try to involve them in the process of keeping them safe from predators.

Why Apple should be worried!

Why Apple should be worried!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Xiaomi's latest smartphone Mi4 surely can give Apple's iPhones serious competition, says Shruti Puri, and could dent sales of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that helped Apple post fantastic quarterly numbers recently.

Is govt aware of Khalistani app on Google store?

Is govt aware of Khalistani app on Google store?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The home ministry can notify Google of the Voice of Punjab app's hateful content and have the app taken down from the app store. The glorification of Beant Singh's assassination alone is enough to have the app taken down.

What's new about OnePlus 6T's McLaren edition?

What's new about OnePlus 6T's McLaren edition?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

OnePlus has launched its new OnePlus 6T variant as the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition.

Should you pay Rs 29,990 for Samsung Galaxy Watch S4?

Should you pay Rs 29,990 for Samsung Galaxy Watch S4?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The device's top quality, above Apple and other smartwatches, is its battery life. The 46 mm one can run for at least three days on full use and over a week on limited use, says Veer Arjun Singh.