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Fairfax consortium offers $4.7 bn for BlackBerry

Fairfax consortium offers $4.7 bn for BlackBerry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

BlackBerry has signed a letter of intent agreement under which a consortium to be led by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has offered to acquire the company subject to due diligence, it said in a statement.

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The past few years have seen a frenzy of phone launches.

Now, shop on the move with the help of apps

Now, shop on the move with the help of apps

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Shopping will become a lot easier when Reasoning Global eApplications, a Hyderabad-based multi-channel solutions provider for the retailing industry, rolls out its native applications (or apps) for BlackBerry, iPhone and Android-based platforms by the end of the current financial year.

19 tablets that cost less than Rs 15,000

19 tablets that cost less than Rs 15,000

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Tablet market is getting hotter day by day in India and it is propelled by low cost tablets that are flooding market. In October, 19 tablets were launched in the country and all of them were low cost tablet and the cheapest tablet was priced at Rs 3,999.

Will you buy the OnePlus TV at Rs 99,900?

Will you buy the OnePlus TV at Rs 99,900?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com takes a look at OnePlus's latest offering.

When Google takes on Apple

When Google takes on Apple

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The Pixel handset comes with all-round improvement, and with some workable niggles here and there, the handset looks poised to take on the rival Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7, says Himanshu Juneja.

Google aims to reduce digital gender gap in India

Google aims to reduce digital gender gap in India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Google was using Tata Trust's rural network for the same

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The Aspire offers the best of performance and efficiency, something which is unheard of in this segment. It is neither outdated nor unreliable and no other car in its segment can come close to the Aspire's VFM proposition.

GPS-enabled apps for tourists soon

GPS-enabled apps for tourists soon

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

My IndiEye Travel Companions, a start-up from the Indian School of Business (ISB), is developing a GPS-enabled navigation application that will enable tourists to get a virtual tour of monuments with audio-visual experience.

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A host of additional features makes the A9G more premium and very useful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Buying Google Pixel XL? 8 things you must know

Buying Google Pixel XL? 8 things you must know

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Himanshu Juneja reviews the best phone yet from Google

App Alert: It might just be a Trojan horse

App Alert: It might just be a Trojan horse

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Malware and fake apps are passe. Attackers are now targeting users by faking the entire app store itself.

DON'T MISS: 5 BIZARRE smartphone apps

DON'T MISS: 5 BIZARRE smartphone apps

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Check out some of the most bizarre apps you can ever think of having on your Android smartphone.

6 Samsung Galaxy phones to watch out for

6 Samsung Galaxy phones to watch out for

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

This is how the South Korean electronics major plans to indulge its Indian fans

Google to unveil glasses with comp displays

Google to unveil glasses with comp displays

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Speculation is rife that hi-tech 'heads up display' glasses are being developed at Google's secret 'Google X' lab for months.

Google drops Gmail support for BlackBerry users

Google drops Gmail support for BlackBerry users

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

"Beginning November 22, 2011, we will end support for the Gmail App for BlackBerry (installed native app). Over this past year, we've focused efforts on building a great Gmail experience in the mobile browser and will continue investing in this area," Google said.

Skullcandy fan? What you need to know about Riff headphones

Skullcandy fan? What you need to know about Riff headphones

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The Riff gets grace marks for charging so quickly - 0 to 100 in less than an hour - and giving a competitive 9-10 hours of playback, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Apple iOS 9 gets bolder!

Apple iOS 9 gets bolder!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

We enlist some of the key features of iOS 9, so sit tight.

10 must-have apps for Indian smartphone users

10 must-have apps for Indian smartphone users

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

This is India mate! And you will undoubtedly want some apps with an 'Indian' perspective to them. You will undoubtedly need apps that will show you the nearest restaurant, the closest cinema hall, get you to the juiciest Indian celebrity gossip and give you some desi music beats on the go. Here are 10 must-have apps for the Indian smartphone users.

Photos: A look at Nokia Lumia 900

Photos: A look at Nokia Lumia 900

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

It's the most powerful Nokia Windows Phone but lacks that unique differentiating factor to get a lead in an Android dominated market.

Samsung to launch two NEW and AFFORDABLE Galaxy Tabs

Samsung to launch two NEW and AFFORDABLE Galaxy Tabs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Samsung has formally announced its second generation tablets -- Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 for $250 (Rs 12,850 approximately) and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for $400 (Rs 20,570 approximately) -- in the USA.

The five-point survival guide for BlackBerry-maker RIM

The five-point survival guide for BlackBerry-maker RIM

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Though the road to redemption is a long and hard one, we think here are the five things they can do immediately. After all, they have to start somewhere.

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.

It's been 5 years, but the 'Birds' are 'Angry' still

It's been 5 years, but the 'Birds' are 'Angry' still

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Angry Birds has expanded to 12 blockbuster titles.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is so exciting!

Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is so exciting!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Samsung's new addition to the Galaxy S10-series has something for everyone, says Khalid Anzar.

How does it feel to use one of the thinnest tablets in the world?

How does it feel to use one of the thinnest tablets in the world?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

And it costs less than Rs 11,000!