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These 25 smartphones SLASHED prices in Oct

These 25 smartphones SLASHED prices in Oct

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

The festive season has just begun and if you are planning to purchase a smartphone, here is a list of 25 devices that have seen a drop of Rs 500 to Rs 5,000 in their prices this month.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 7,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 7,000

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Buying a phone on a low budget comes with the risk of buying a dud. So here is our list of phones that you will be happy buying.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

A glut of new phones last month has brought a sharp fall in prices. We take a look at the top five smartphones.

Asians leading users of smartphones in the US

Asians leading users of smartphones in the US

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

As many as sixty-six per cent of Asians, 56 per cent of Hispanics and 55 per cent of African-Americans use smartphones to check e-mails, play games and surf the Web, the Neilson study found.

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Android and Apple iOS combined accounts for the majority of the smartphone market.

Now, smartphone app to alert drowsy drivers

Now, smartphone app to alert drowsy drivers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Falling asleep behind the wheel? Fear not, an app is here to wake you up!

Buying a smartphone? Be a wise geek

Buying a smartphone? Be a wise geek

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

India's smartphone sales surge to 44 mn in 2013

India's smartphone sales surge to 44 mn in 2013

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Smartphone shipments stood at 16.2 million in 2012.

Apple seeks more time to comply with EU norm in older iPhones

Apple seeks more time to comply with EU norm in older iPhones

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Apple Inc has requested the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) to give it 18 to 24 months' exemption to comply with the European Union (EU) regulation of putting an USB charging port in all its older smartphones, mainly iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, which are assembled, exported and also sold in the domestic market. Apple's stance is different from that of Samsung, which has been pushing for an immediate implementation of the EU regulation. All smartphones by the South Korean giant already comply with the EU rules.

Ringing Bells to offer Rs 251 smartphones from July 8

Ringing Bells to offer Rs 251 smartphones from July 8

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Around 30,000 customers went ahead with the booking despite a technical glitch and 7 crore people signed up for the phone.

PICS: These 21 smartphones SLASHED PRICES in August

PICS: These 21 smartphones SLASHED PRICES in August

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Sony Mobiles and BlackBerry lead the pack and have reduced the price of five smartphones each.

Best smartphones 2012 over Rs 30,000

Best smartphones 2012 over Rs 30,000

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Launched in 2012, these handsets come with awe-inspiring features but with a premium price.

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Budget smartphones will rule the market in 2015.

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The device is intended for use in remote laboratory settings.

Smartphone segment sees a whopping 167% growth in India

Smartphone segment sees a whopping 167% growth in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Indian smartphone mobile segment is finally catching up with global peers.

IN PICS: Top 5 smartphones for gaming

IN PICS: Top 5 smartphones for gaming

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Rahul Gupta of The Mobile Indian lists out the best smartphones for gaming aficionados.

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

It's not just the price! These smartphones come loaded with great features too.

Windows Mobile smartphone now in India

Windows Mobile smartphone now in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

Carrier Devices owned i-mate on Thursday announced the launch of Windows Mobile smartphone and pocket PC phone in India targeted at the high-end market.

Which country has most smartphone users? Find out...

Which country has most smartphone users? Find out...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at how many people use smartphones around the world, including India.

Disney's 518 million cricket frenzy sets streaming records

Disney's 518 million cricket frenzy sets streaming records

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Disney had bought digital and streaming rights to show the ICC's tournaments in India

How smartphones are affecting teens

How smartphones are affecting teens

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Regular use of smartphones may have a negative effect on the development of figural memory performance in adolescents.

5 smartphone apps to help you SAVE MONEY

5 smartphone apps to help you SAVE MONEY

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Here are 5 apps that will help you save money while taking care of routine work on your smartphone.

India's maiden critical mineral auctions: Who are the participants?

India's maiden critical mineral auctions: Who are the participants?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

India on Monday announced the results for the country's first critical mineral auction. Amid the tepid response from big players, the list of successful bidders included some lesser known names. A total of five companies secured bids for six critical mineral blocks of graphite, manganese, phosphorite, lithium, and rare earth elements with auction premiums ranging from 13.05 per cent to 400 per cent.

Apple progresses in India's smartphone market

Apple progresses in India's smartphone market

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Sources say Apple is currently looking for a professional who can advise the company in dealing with the government.

A smartphone that costs less than Rs 2,000? Forget it for now!

A smartphone that costs less than Rs 2,000? Forget it for now!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The five key components, which are indispensable for any smartphone, cost more than Rs 2,000 even for a budget 3G-enabled 3.5-inch handset.

Vedanta plans to invest $20 bn in India in 4 years

Vedanta plans to invest $20 bn in India in 4 years

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Vedanta Group is aiming to invest $20 billion across all its businesses in India over the next four years, its chairman Anil Agarwal said on Wednesday. The group will sell the steel business only at the right price, and is committed to continue running it if it does not get the right price, Agarwal told PTI on the sidelines of a company event. "At the moment, we have a plan to invest $20 billion across sectors in four years time," Agarwal said.

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Google Inc on Thursday unveiled the newest version of its Android smartphone software, aiming to allow more smartphone users access to its evolving menu of online services such as driving directions voice-activated search.

White House testing smartphones other than Blackberry

White House testing smartphones other than Blackberry

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

So far Blackberry has been the only and the preferred smart phone of choice for the White House, including President Barack Obama.

Downloading a popular app on your smartphone? BEWARE!

Downloading a popular app on your smartphone? BEWARE!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Scared personal data on your smartphone could be misused when you allow apps to access your data? You should be.

Top Android smartphones between Rs 20k-30k

Top Android smartphones between Rs 20k-30k

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Last year's top of the line smartphones now fall under slightly-affordable category.

Top 5 POWERFUL smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 POWERFUL smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Android smartphones have narrowed into the category of budget-friendly yet powerful feature phones as well.

Smartphones set to make a huge splash

Smartphones set to make a huge splash

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Hi-end smartphones are all set to make a huge splash this year. Relatively new players like Acer are throwing down the gauntlet to established smartphone makers such as Nokia and Sony Ericsson. And, all this is only going to make your decision-making tougher.

How to keep your smartphone safe from cybercriminals

How to keep your smartphone safe from cybercriminals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The season for holiday travel begins soon. As we create our checklists while planning our vacations, here's one more item to tick-off -- smartphone security.

HTC launches 'world's best' Android smartphone

HTC launches 'world's best' Android smartphone

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

it has a 5-inch display, improved camera technology, and a faster processor.

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Apple Inc and Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit have agreed to settle all patent litigation between them over smartphones, ending one of the highest-profile lawsuits in technology.

Looking for a smartphone? Here are your options

Looking for a smartphone? Here are your options

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

A smartphone is more than a necessity these days. This is true for everyone, irrespective of your status professional, employed, student, homemaker. Isn't it? So, as the race to own a smartphone gets charged up, so does the market.

Smartphones can keep you off the laptops? Well. . .

Smartphones can keep you off the laptops? Well. . .

Rediff.com30 May 2011

LG, Samsung and Apple have launched flagship models.

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.

A global look at the massive rise of smartphones

A global look at the massive rise of smartphones

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at the projected growth of the smartphone usage around the world.