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Top 7 features your smartphone must have

Top 7 features your smartphone must have

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

If you are thinking of making a trasition from your old mobile phone to a smartphone, then here is a list of features which are a must for a smartphone to be a real smartphone.

Chinese smartphone makers upset Samsung's apple cart

Chinese smartphone makers upset Samsung's apple cart

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Three of the world's top five smartphone sellers were Chinese manufacturers in the April-June quarter, Strategic Analytics said, as China's low-cost offerings on the Android operating system whittled away Samsung's market share.

Do you know how dangerous your smartphone is?

Do you know how dangerous your smartphone is?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Are you an innocent smartphone user in a perilous online world, asks Geetanjali Krishna.

Buying a smartphone? Wait till October

Buying a smartphone? Wait till October

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The widely-rumoured Apple iPhone 5 is scheduled to make an appearance on 12 September, Nokia-Microsoft, too, is allegedly launching new smartphones and Samsung has already released a new Windows 8 phablet (phone that masquerades as a tablet).

Nokia still market leader in smartphones

Nokia still market leader in smartphones

Rediff.com3 May 2010

The global smartphone market experienced its strongest ever growth since 2007 with sales of about 55.2 million units in January-March 2010.

Microsoft eyes Indian smartphone market

Microsoft eyes Indian smartphone market

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The world's largest software firm Microsoft on Sunday said it is sharpening its focus on the fast growing smartphones market and other wireless devices in India.

TVs, Laptops, Phones May Cost More

TVs, Laptops, Phones May Cost More

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The reason? Price of open cell panels has gone up 15%. One of the main components in the manufacturing of TV sets, open cells contribute to 60%-65% of the manufacturing cost.

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch its long-rumoured smartphone in the second half of the year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people briefed on the company's plans.

Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30,000

Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30,000

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Want the best of the best devices? Look no further as these smartphones are the top of the line in their category and there is nothing better that you could get.

OPPO launches world's thinnest smartphone R5

OPPO launches world's thinnest smartphone R5

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

To collaborate with Flipkart and Amazon for online sales.

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Here are five Android smartphones in the mid-range segment that perform well and are worth considering.

Top 5: Smartphones under Rs 50,000

Top 5: Smartphones under Rs 50,000

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

If you are mulling the idea of buying a smartphone with great specs in the sub-50K range, then these five launched in 2014 are worth a look.

IN PICS: Top 5 gaming smartphones

IN PICS: Top 5 gaming smartphones

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

These devices offer superb gaming experience with lots of features offering true value for money to the buyers also.

Why India's Internet Growth Has Stalled

Why India's Internet Growth Has Stalled

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

In the quarter ending June 2022, the growth of Internet subscribers was less than one per cent of all of 2021.

MTS launches three smartphones

MTS launches three smartphones

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

SSTL, whose 21 licences are among those cancelled by the Supreme Court in the 2G spectrum case, offers CDMA telephony services under the MTS brand name.

Top 8 smartphones over Rs 50,000

Top 8 smartphones over Rs 50,000

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Are you planning to buy a high-end smartphone with advanced features? This list might help you in selecting the best handset money can buy.

Oppo's Find 7 is an awesome smartphone

Oppo's Find 7 is an awesome smartphone

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Oppo, the Chinese smartphone-maker, joined the smartphone party late, but it did create some buzz with it's innovative N1, which boasted of a swivel camera - something that was new and gained attention.

Nokia, LG join hands; ink smartphone patent license

Nokia, LG join hands; ink smartphone patent license

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The royalty payment obligations will be subject to arbitration.

Samsung unveils 4 budget smartphones

Samsung unveils 4 budget smartphones

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

These will help to keep competition in check.

A smartphone app that can predict your grades

A smartphone app that can predict your grades

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The SmartGPA app automatically predicts college students' grade point average based on their cellphone data that tracks their study, party and other habits.

After China, India to lead the smartphone market by 2016

After China, India to lead the smartphone market by 2016

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

India to become second largest smartphone market by 2016.

PICS: Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

PICS: Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com15 May 2012

We present some smartphones that are not just cheap but also perform well.

23 smartphones that SLASHED PRICES in July

23 smartphones that SLASHED PRICES in July

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

A list of 23 smartphones that are available in the Indian market and have seen a price correction ranging between Rs 500 to Rs 5,500 in the month of July.

Smartphones for Rs 10,000 soon!

Smartphones for Rs 10,000 soon!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

HTC Corporation, the leading makers of Windows-enabled smartphones, will launch a mobile device in the sub-Rs 10,000 range to address the lower end of the smartphone segment.The HTC smartphones are now available at price points of Rs 11,500 to Rs 34,000, which is competitive to those manufactured by firms like Blackberry and Nokia.

How Google has made the smartphone more intelligent

How Google has made the smartphone more intelligent

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

A peek at Google Now's features that help users in their daily tasks.

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 15,000

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 15,000

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Smartphones are getting cheaper and better by the day. If you are ready to invest up to Rs 15,000, then you have a pretty good range of smartphones to choose from.

Top 5 dual SIM Android smartphones

Top 5 dual SIM Android smartphones

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

While the dual SIM feature is still mostly in the entry level domain, there are few good options even in the middle level category. Here are best dual SIM phones that you can buy in India currently.

#SelfieFreaks, this smartphone is for YOU!

#SelfieFreaks, this smartphone is for YOU!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

5 reasons why the Sony C3 makes the cut as one of the best selfie smartphones in the market today

LG unveils curved smartphone in race against Samsung

LG unveils curved smartphone in race against Samsung

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

South Korea's LG Electronics Inc unveiled a curved smartphone on Monday in a move to catch up bigger rival Samsung Electronics Co.

How loyal are you to your smartphone?

How loyal are you to your smartphone?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

A recent research from GfK (a Germany-based research company) suggests that nearly one in five consumers, who own both an iPad and an iPhone, say switching smartphone is more difficult than changing bank accounts.

Why smartphone makers are under govt lens

Why smartphone makers are under govt lens

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

A Chinese company named Shanghai AdUps has been sending massive data about phones and users to servers in China.

Motorola unveils low-cost smartphone, Moto G

Motorola unveils low-cost smartphone, Moto G

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Motorola is betting that low-cost smartphones can provide the spark to rekindle its struggling business, even as the company's ownership by Google Inc will force it to sit out of China, the world's largest smartphone market.

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

India's first shatterproof display smartphone!

India's first shatterproof display smartphone!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Truth or hype? We find out!

HTC launches Desire 210, its lowest priced smartphone

HTC launches Desire 210, its lowest priced smartphone

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

At Rs 8,700 price point, the 4-inch HTC Desire 210 will see competition from mobile phones like Nokia Lumia 520, Nokia X, Samsung Galaxy S Duos.

Smartphones will rule over handsets market in 2013

Smartphones will rule over handsets market in 2013

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

By 2018, smartphones will account for 69 per cent of all handset shipments.

These smartphones will take your breath away in 2014!

These smartphones will take your breath away in 2014!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The smartphone wars that began in 2013 continue this year with every smartphone-maker lining up the next iteration of their hot-selling phones.

Budget reduced, census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too

Budget reduced, census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The interim budget 2024-24 on Thursday allocated Rs 1,277.80 crore for census, a significant reduction from 2021-22 when Rs 3,768 crore was allocated and an indication that the exercise may not be carried out even after three years of delay.

India smartphone growth slips; Samsung still at top: Report

India smartphone growth slips; Samsung still at top: Report

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Among the top five vendors, Micromax (18 per cent) and Lava (54 per cent) were the only ones to have outstripped the market growth.

Smartphones! They can do anything

Smartphones! They can do anything

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004