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'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

Top 5 budget music phones in India

Top 5 budget music phones in India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Here we present you with a list of devices that provide good music along with FM radio support.

What's so special about iPhone SE!

What's so special about iPhone SE!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

With the 4-inch iPhone Special Edition (SE), Apple is trying to entice the owners of Apple phones like the 4s, 5, 5s and even the 5c to opt for an upgrade. But the pricing has gone horribly wrong, says Himanshu Juneja

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

Railways make Aarogya Setu app mandatory for travel

Railways make Aarogya Setu app mandatory for travel

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Passengers, who do not have the app installed on their mobile phones, might be asked to do so after their arrival at the station.

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Get a new QR code from an alternative provider. PhonePe, Google Pay, Pine Labs, etc are some of the other service providers.

Apple introduces Watch Ultra 2 with new S9 chip

Apple introduces Watch Ultra 2 with new S9 chip

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

On Tuesday, Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook and his team launched the Apple Watch Ultra 2. According to a report by US-based tech portal TechCrunch, the Ultra 2's design looks quite similar to that of the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra, which means the most significant upgrade is on the inside. Like the new Series 9, the Ultra 2 will be powered by Apple's S9 SiP, which has 5.6 billion transistors and a four-core neural engine as well as a U2 ultra wideband location chip.

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'All my wealth I earned in the US. It is all money earned transparently. I have paid all taxes.'

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The victory is an expression of agrarian distress and social turmoil.'

Indian smartphone market dips to three-year low at 43 million in Q2: IDC

Indian smartphone market dips to three-year low at 43 million in Q2: IDC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Smartphone shipment in India declined by 10 per cent to hit a three-year low of 43 million shipment in the July-September 2022 period, market research firm International Data Corporation said on Monday. The 5G smartphone share reached 36 per cent of total smartphones during the reported quarter with 16 million units at a slightly higher average selling price of $393, about Rs 32,000, apiece compared to $377, about Rs 30,600, in the previous quarter. "India smartphone market declined 10 per cent year-over-year (YoY) shipping 43 million units in July-September 2022.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

#GadgetWatch: Which new iPhone should you buy?

#GadgetWatch: Which new iPhone should you buy?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The much-awaited iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR are finally here.

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Borrowing from a fraudulent loan app subjects the borrower to a variety of risks.

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Review: Prithviraj, Basil Elevate Bromance

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Review: Prithviraj, Basil Elevate Bromance

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is a no-holds-barred, silly comedy that will keep you glued to the screen even when the going gets tough towards the end but the smile on your face will not leave, observes Arjun Menon.

Is the LG G8X ThinQ mobile phone worth Rs 49,999?

Is the LG G8X ThinQ mobile phone worth Rs 49,999?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Try the LG G8X to experience something fresh, but do not keep your expectations too high, says Khalid Anzar.

iPhone 6: 10 things you should know

iPhone 6: 10 things you should know

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The much-awaited event is finally over. And here is what you need to know about it!

Have You Heard About Timeboxing?

Have You Heard About Timeboxing?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Why timebox? Most knowledge workers feel overburdened. Like The Joker in the Batman movies, we have all, at one point or the other, muttered to ourselves: 'So much to do, so little time.'

Mobile Download Speeds May Surpass...

Mobile Download Speeds May Surpass...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Most telcos say the speed will surpass fixed broadband as the 5G roll out, which is currently on 360,000 towers, crosses 400,000.

Xiaomi Redmi 1S: A blockbuster phone way ahead of its rivals

Xiaomi Redmi 1S: A blockbuster phone way ahead of its rivals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With minimal advertising and superb viral trends the company has created a buzz like no other and Redmi 1s is definitely worth the wait.

Top 25 most searched phones in India

Top 25 most searched phones in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

This list is based on the survey conducted by The Mobile Indian for the month of January.

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.

PHOTOS: Bendable phones, foldable screens and digital paper

PHOTOS: Bendable phones, foldable screens and digital paper

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Appreciate the fact that you are living through a great age for technology. Who knows where we'll be in ten, twenty, or even fifty years from now?

Tim Cook Says Namaste!

Tim Cook Says Namaste!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com was present when Apple CEO Tim Cook opened India's first Apple store at the Bandra Kurla Complex, north west Mumbai, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

With the release of Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, Microsoft has catapulted itself into a position where it can compete against the big boys of the mobile phone industry with consummate ease.

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones in India

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones in India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Once associated with feature phones, the dual SIM feature has now made its way into the smartphone category and has revolutionised the Indian handset market. Take a look at these top 5.

Smartphone sales growth slows to 14% in 2017

Smartphone sales growth slows to 14% in 2017

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Trends like bundled offers and 4G-LTE feature phones could become mainstream in 2018

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'They often complained about the ill-treatment by their employer in Kuwait. They were not taken to a doctor also when they fell ill.'

It's Back to Hogwarts Day

It's Back to Hogwarts Day

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Back to Hogwarts Day is an annual event where thousands of Harry Potter fans gather at the Kings Cross Station in London to listen to the announcement of the Hogwarts Express which leaves at 11 am for Hogsmeade from the nine and three quarters platform.

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

As the race for edge-to-edge phone displays continue, Vivo leads the way in its new flagship Vivo NEX series.

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A successor to Mi 4, the 'i' in 4i reflects Xiaomi's focus on India even as the Chinese company is losing ground to Apple on home turf.

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm sorry... I'm not saying it's raining jobs, but there are jobs. The (skill) gap has to be bridged.'

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'India needs many more job creators, both in manufacturing and services, to make it big.' 'For that, the red carpet must be rolled out fully and for all investors without holding back,' suggests Nivedita Mookerji.

Apple launches a watch that can take ECG & 3 phones

Apple launches a watch that can take ECG & 3 phones

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Apple on Wednesday launched the Series 4 of the Watch and three phones -- iPhone XS, XS Max and XR -- at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California.

The world's most expensive mobile phones

The world's most expensive mobile phones

Rediff.com28 May 2008

What's the difference between a phone that costs $300,000 and one that costs $100? Details, details, details.

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Rediff.com8 May 2024

When it comes to electric cars, the electric dream is turning out to be a six-letter word starting with f, ending with y, and having antas in between, notes Suveen Sinha.

Should you buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

Should you buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

If you're an AR fan, the iPhone 8 Plus provides a superb experience, says Abhik Sen

Indian smartphone brands reeling under Chinese onslaught

Indian smartphone brands reeling under Chinese onslaught

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The onslaught of Chinese mobile brands is virtually obliterating Indian brands, especially in terms of value. According to industry estimates based on excise and Custom duty trends, the value share of Indian brands (across smartphones and feature phones, operator phone sales - which is mostly Jio phones - and the value of phones smuggled into the country) has dropped to a mere 1.2 per cent in January-October 2021 compared to 25.4 per cent in the calendar year 2015. In the same period, the Chinese have established their domination, hitting a value share of 64.5 per cent, up from 17.8 per cent.

Good News For Android App Developers

Good News For Android App Developers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

For many developers, it may not be a sufficient saving to make it worth creating and maintaining alternatives.

Samsung Pushes Xiaomi To 3rd Spot

Samsung Pushes Xiaomi To 3rd Spot

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Counterpoint Research estimates that Xiaomi will end CY23 with a volume market share in CY23 to 15 per cent, pushing the Chinese company, which has faced numerous challenges and scrutiny from investigative agencies, to the third place.