News for 'feature phones'

Airtel-Apple to bring iPhone, 3G to India

Airtel-Apple to bring iPhone, 3G to India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

iPhone 3G combines all the features of iPhone with 3G networking, which is said to be two times faster than the first generation iPhone. It has built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, a joint press release said. It also has iPhone 2.0 software, which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

New BBM app offers free call facility for Android, iPhone users

New BBM app offers free call facility for Android, iPhone users

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

BBM users on Android and iPhone will now be able to make free voice calls to BBM contacts over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection with BBM Voice, as well as access BBM Channels, a broadcast service, BlackBerry said in a statement.

'I was scared to death for Baba's life'

'I was scared to death for Baba's life'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'I don't know if he put up a front but he never let me feel his morale was down. He told me how he was tackling the problems he was facing, or if there was some way the lawyers could help, but he would always tell me not to worry with a big broad smile.'

Apple to open 2 retail stores in India next week

Apple to open 2 retail stores in India next week

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Apple will next week open its first retail store in India, in signs of importance the iPhone manufacturer attaches to the world's fastest growing smartphones market. The company will open its first official store in Mumbai on April 18 and the second in Delhi on April 20. The company at present sells its products in India through exclusive Apple Premium Reseller (APR) stores, large format retail chains like Reliance Digital, Croma etc, mutli-brand retail stores and through e-commerce platforms.

Verna 4S: A premium sedan with cool features

Verna 4S: A premium sedan with cool features

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Hyundai has upped the game of the Verna with the 4S.

'The Himalayas always surprise you'

'The Himalayas always surprise you'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'You don't know what you are going to encounter every 10-20 metres.' 'These mountains are unpredictable.'

'I want to haunt Priyanka Chopra'

'I want to haunt Priyanka Chopra'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'I don't watch horror films, so I don't know how I ended up being in the film.'

Samsung unveils Galaxy S6 to rival iPhone6

Samsung unveils Galaxy S6 to rival iPhone6

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The smartphones have 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen.

US government hacks attacker's iPhone, drops Apple suit

US government hacks attacker's iPhone, drops Apple suit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Apple had argued that the government request and the court order were a massive overreach.

Want To Buy This E-Bike For Rs 1.09 Lakh?

Want To Buy This E-Bike For Rs 1.09 Lakh?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Vader is the first electric bike in India to offer 7-inch Android display.

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.

Spice, Intex to launch cheap Firefox smartphones

Spice, Intex to launch cheap Firefox smartphones

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Domestic firms Spice and Intex will launch India's first Firefox operating system-based mobiles next week, a move that will further heat up the strongly contested affordable smartphone market.

Google Nexus 5 is the BEST new phone you must buy!

Google Nexus 5 is the BEST new phone you must buy!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Move over, iPhone. Google releases its finest phone yet

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.'

Now, a mobile phone for just Rs 599!

Now, a mobile phone for just Rs 599!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Spice Telecom on Tuesday launched 'People Phone', a mobile handset with lifetime prepaid connection at just Rs 599, targeting the rural markets where the company sees a huge potential for expansion.

LG to manufacture smartphones in Pune

LG to manufacture smartphones in Pune

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

LG is targeting a turnover of Rs. 3,000 crore in 2011 and sell 450,000 smartphone units in India this year.

Samsung Tab S4: Will it make you dump your phone, tablet and laptop?

Samsung Tab S4: Will it make you dump your phone, tablet and laptop?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The AMOLED screen at a resolution of 2560x1600 is vivid and offers deep blacks, says Veer Arjun Singh

'I'm a very bad liar'

'I'm a very bad liar'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'We have a lot of stress in our everyday life, with our jobs, financial situation...' 'When a person comes to a theatre, it's nice to leave them feeling happy.'

Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you

Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Zica will likely reach showrooms by January 2016 and will be available for sale across the country.

'Pippa is not a jingoistic film'

'Pippa is not a jingoistic film'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'This is an event where Indian forces are trying to liberate other countries from a genocide and liberate from a power to give them their freedom.'

Xiaomi Mi 5: A flagship phone at half the price

Xiaomi Mi 5: A flagship phone at half the price

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

At Rs 24,999, the Xiaomi Mi 5 has a lot going as a flagship.

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

An all-new processor that is 40 per cent faster, a camera that combines a wide and telephoto lens to capture images, and the latest iOS 10, have teamed together to get your eyeballs and pockets.

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's stiff labour laws were one key issue that Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed with Prime Minister Modi on his recent visit.

BlackBerry Classic: A phone for QWERTY lovers

BlackBerry Classic: A phone for QWERTY lovers

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Regular BlackBerry users will realise the Classic has a design that is close to the Bold 9900.

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Shares of the company rose more than 1 percent to $99.44 in heavy trading.

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.' 'Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.'

LG Q6 review: A mid-range phone that fulfills all expectations

LG Q6 review: A mid-range phone that fulfills all expectations

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

LG Q6 is an all-rounder and way better designed than the competition -- Moto G5 Plus, Honor 6X, and Samsung Galaxy on Max -- says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Review: The Village Fails To Impress

Review: The Village Fails To Impress

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Village starts off pretty well, but it required something more convincing than a bunch of creepy Gollum-like monsters to deliver the impact it should, observes Divya Nair.

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Whoever can make acquiring smartphones more affordable will win the sales game.

Yatra's Message Was Bigger Than Rahul Gandhi

Yatra's Message Was Bigger Than Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There they were, showing the world that there are still people motivated not by religious structures, not by past glories, not by hatreds deliberately stoked. These were ordinary folks doing something extraordinary purely because they think that effort might shake a nation out of a spiralling miasma of division, mistrust, cynicism, sophistry and violence.

'WHO ARE YOU?' She Screamed

'WHO ARE YOU?' She Screamed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'You should ask your boyfriend that,' the stranger replied. 'We've never met in person. We've been talking for two years. Met on Words with Friends on Valentine's Day two years ago when you were travelling in Bali, shooting your Instagram videos.' A sobering excerpt about love and relationships from Shenaz Treasury's lively new book, All He Left Me Was a Recipe: Lessons From My Break-Ups.

Tunisha's boyfriend's chats with 'secret friend' found

Tunisha's boyfriend's chats with 'secret friend' found

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The police said they have seized three mobile phones, including two iPhones, over the course of its ongoing probe in the case.

iPhone8, 8 Plus to cost Rs 64,000; X priced at Rs 89K

iPhone8, 8 Plus to cost Rs 64,000; X priced at Rs 89K

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

These will be available at Apple authorised retailers from September 29

iPhone SE to cost Rs 39,000; in India from April 8

iPhone SE to cost Rs 39,000; in India from April 8

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

iPhone SE users can browse, download and stream content even faster with wi-fi up to three times and LTE up to 50 per cent faster than iPhone 5s.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Jio's new plans cheer telecom industry

Jio's new plans cheer telecom industry

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In the latest move, the telco has reduced validity for its Rs 309/509 packages from 84 days to 56

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

False and acrimonious debates such as Modi versus Manmohan might allow for victories that are political and partisan. But the real loser is the nation, India and Bharat, notes Arvind Subramanian, former chief economic advisor to the Modi government in its first term.

Bill Gates lauds Digital India initiatives

Bill Gates lauds Digital India initiatives

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

India's sprawling digital public infrastructure received a glowing endorsement from billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday as he praised the country's "great" digital network, reliable and low-cost connectivity, and said this will be the cheapest 5G market. Under the G20 presidency of India, a session on 'Building resilient and inclusive economies- the Promise of Digital Public Infrastructure' was held on Wednesday in New Delhi, where the Microsoft co-founder spoke of India's digital identity Aadhaar, its payment infrastructure, and rapid strides that the country has taken in bringing more people into formal banking system. "India in particular, by laying the groundwork for digital public infrastucture starting with identity system, allows people to build on top of that.

Apple launches 8GB iPhone 5C in India

Apple launches 8GB iPhone 5C in India

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Tech giant Apple has launched the 8GB version of its iPhone 5C in India for Rs 37,500, a move aimed at capturing a larger share of the burgeoning smartphone market in India.

A Chinese phone that will be soon 'Made in India'

A Chinese phone that will be soon 'Made in India'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The much awaited OnePlus X is finally official and near-about ready for the Indian release. Here's what works and what doesn't for OnePLus X