News for 'feature phones'

Samsung leads smartphone shipments in Q2

Samsung leads smartphone shipments in Q2

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Smart devices maker Samsung continued to lead the smartphone market in the country for the fourth consecutive quarter in July-September with a 17.2 per cent market share, market research firm Counterpoint said on Wednesday. Shipments of iPhone maker Apple crossed 2.5 million units in the reported quarter thereby registering an all-time high in a quarter, according to the Counterpoint's Monthly India Smartphone Tracker report. "Samsung maintained its leading position for the fourth consecutive quarter with a 17.2 per cent share driven by the success of its A and M series.

Honor V10: AI that rivals iPhone X at a fraction of the cost!

Honor V10: AI that rivals iPhone X at a fraction of the cost!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

This budget-friendly smartphone can also compete with Google Pixel 2!

Will Apple's latest iPhones have takers? The jury is out

Will Apple's latest iPhones have takers? The jury is out

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Apple has done everything engineeringly possible to minimize the downsides of having a big phone.

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus: What's all the fuss about?

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus: What's all the fuss about?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

13 MP rear camera, 'Live' photos, 4K videos and the A9 chipset that aid faster CPU- and GPU-intensive tasks. Apple's latest iPhone iterations, the 6S and 6S Plus, come with dollops of wow factor.

Slimmer, powerful gizmos line up for 2013

Slimmer, powerful gizmos line up for 2013

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

The year 2012 saw users transitioning from feature phones to smartphones as they moved from just talking and texting to tweeting, networking socially and shopping with increasing mobile Internet penetration and lower data tariffs.

iPhone SE may not make Apple's India bite bigger

iPhone SE may not make Apple's India bite bigger

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The iPhone SE will replace Apple's ageing iPhone 5s model.

'Ajit has choked Pawar politically'

'Ajit has choked Pawar politically'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Pawar is a fighter. He will fight back.'

What if Vodafone Idea shuts shop?

What if Vodafone Idea shuts shop?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have enough capacity to absorb over 113.9 million Vodafone Idea subscribers who are on 4G if Vodafone Idea has to shut operations.

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The first new product to be developed and introduced under Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook's reign is a wearable device

Do the poor feature in Modi ki Duniya?

Do the poor feature in Modi ki Duniya?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Wasn't it the PM's duty to reach out to the daily wagers of whom he claims to have been a part?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Moto Z2 Force: A sturdy phone that cannot break even if you throw it!

Moto Z2 Force: A sturdy phone that cannot break even if you throw it!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Durable build, top-tier innards and compatibility with MotoMods make Moto Z2 Force a power-packed smartphone, says Khalid Anzar

'Rahul is not my enemy nor am I his enemy'

'Rahul is not my enemy nor am I his enemy'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is the face of the INDIA alliance. If he contests against a BJP candidate and defeats her/him, it will send a strong message.'

8 most notable features of Apple's iOS 7

8 most notable features of Apple's iOS 7

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

With its latest software update Apple breathes a new life into its iPhone and iPad.

Best of 2013: 10 tablets that users found irresistable

Best of 2013: 10 tablets that users found irresistable

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Let's take a look at some tablets that captured the imagination and wallets of users around the world.

Microsoft launches new safety app for Windows phone users

Microsoft launches new safety app for Windows phone users

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Guardian enables users to switch on a 'track me' feature in the app that lets friends and family track them in real-time using Microsoft Windows Azure cloud services and Bing Map APIs, the company said.

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

PhonePe plans to ride on Walmart to become India's e-payments king

PhonePe plans to ride on Walmart to become India's e-payments king

Rediff.com18 May 2018

PhonePe wants to dethrone its Alibaba and SoftBank-backed rival, Paytm, claiming that additional capital that Walmart will bring to the table will help it grow much faster

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'In my time, I didn't have that kind of guidance. 'I asked to speak to the international pageant winners before I went and nobody spoke with me. 'It doesn't take away from your title when you help others. It just brings more accolades back to our country.'

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There's a crazy lot to watch on OTT this week.

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Going by the RBI directive and the overall narrative, Paytm may have lost the rigour of stress tests, audits and compliance.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

How Jio is giving sleepless nights to Voda-Idea

How Jio is giving sleepless nights to Voda-Idea

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

The problem is simple: None of the incumbent players, including Vodafone Idea, has a similar offer to challenge Jio and ensure that its 2G customers do not migrate.

Finally it's here! The Apple iPhone 4S

Finally it's here! The Apple iPhone 4S

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The iPhone 4S is packed with a variety of new features, including Apple's dual-core A5 chip for fast performance and vivid graphics, an all-new camera with advanced optics, full 1080p HD resolution video recording and and Siri, an assistant that helps get things done just by asking.

'Bond inclusion positive from long term perspective'

'Bond inclusion positive from long term perspective'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Higher inflows into these securities should lead to lower borrowing costs for the government.'

Is this Sonakshi's favourite phone?

Is this Sonakshi's favourite phone?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Will the Redmi Note 6 be a bestseller? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.

One billion Android phones seen in use soon

One billion Android phones seen in use soon

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Google Inc Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt predicts that there will be more than a billion smartphones in use featuring its Android software within the next six to nine months.

Here's why Sony Xperia Z3 will beat iPhone 6 hollow

Here's why Sony Xperia Z3 will beat iPhone 6 hollow

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Pricing, durability, battery life, camera and magnetic charging are the five reasons why the Sony Xperia Z3 will fare better than Apple's latest, the iPhone 6.

Samsung to make Tizen phone in India

Samsung to make Tizen phone in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Buoyed by the market response to its Tizen OS-based smartphone in India, tech giant Samsung plans to manufacture the 'Z1' at its Noida facility soon.

How to choose a cell phone

How to choose a cell phone

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Nokia introduces Mobile Money on all devices

Nokia introduces Mobile Money on all devices

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

The service is available not only on high-end Symbian smartphone devices, but also on Nokia's Series 40 feature phones and Series 30 entry level devices. The service is supported by keyboard devices, touch devices and a combination of the two.

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Apple and Google adopted strong default encryption in late 2014.

Brokers target March-end for secondary mkt ASBA

Brokers target March-end for secondary mkt ASBA

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Investors may have to wait a little longer for Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based block mechanism in the secondary market even as the market regulator has set the effective launch date as January 1, 2024. Several brokerage firms said they may take a few months more to implement it. Investors will be able to register for this facility only if the stock broker has opted for the UPI block facility.

Redmi Note 3: A great phone at an affordable price

Redmi Note 3: A great phone at an affordable price

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The low price tag makes it a great buy for those who are looking for a performance-centric phone.

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do -- raising questions to those in power.

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The deadly virus has been identified as 'AndroidSmssend' and it can acquire as many as four aliases to hoodwink the user and perpetrate its destructive activities on a personal Android enabled phone.

Airtel overtakes Jio for first time in new 4G subscriptions

Airtel overtakes Jio for first time in new 4G subscriptions

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Analysts say that Jio's substantial slowing down in net additions is possibly because the company has dramatically reduced its bundled 4G feature phone offering, which contributed an average 30-40 per cent of its net additions.

GizmoWatch: A phone that dislikes the cold

GizmoWatch: A phone that dislikes the cold

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

GA reader Rajender Kumar shares his disappointment with his

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

In the new year be careful online as there are many scamsters lurking in the cloud, warns A Ganesh Nadar after twice escaping being scammed.

Gadgets Can Ruin Relationships!

Gadgets Can Ruin Relationships!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Focus on building closer connections with your partner by speaking more frequently without electronics in the room to get the most out of chats., advises Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India for Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The ISI was taking no chances and wanted no repeat of Pulwama; it wanted to make it clear at a political level it was not involved with the revenge attack being planned, but was only giving India a friendly tip-off. A stunning excerpt from Ambassador Ajay Bisaria's Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan.