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How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The five-year-old Chinese brand's assent to the summit comes after a year of astounding rise -- often growing by over 200 percent a quarter, reports Arnab Dutta.

Lenovo launches Vibe X2 smartphone for Rs 19,999

Lenovo launches Vibe X2 smartphone for Rs 19,999

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Chinese tech giant Lenovo unveiled its new 'layered' smartphone - Vibe X2 - priced at Rs 19,999 in India.

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Is India's NavIC Better Than GPS?

Is India's NavIC Better Than GPS?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

NavIC consists of a constellation of seven satellites and a network of ground stations and is touted to be more accurate than GPS.

Soon, smartphones that can CHANGE shape

Soon, smartphones that can CHANGE shape

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Morphees are self-actuated flexible mobile devices that can change shape on-demand.

Google to partner Micromax, Karbonn for low-cost smartphones

Google to partner Micromax, Karbonn for low-cost smartphones

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The company wants to put Android handset in every hand.

TOP 5: Best of the best smartphones worth buying

TOP 5: Best of the best smartphones worth buying

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Here is a minutely debated list of five smartphones that are the best of the best in their own ways and for most needs.

Is Micromax India's No 1 smartphone vendor? Samsung cries foul

Is Micromax India's No 1 smartphone vendor? Samsung cries foul

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Micromax accounted for 22 per cent of smartphone sales in India

5 reasons why this Chinese smartphone wows us!

5 reasons why this Chinese smartphone wows us!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Gionee S5.5 isn't the slimmest phone in its segment, but it is a great value for money product to be considered.

How to improve your smartphone SECURITY

How to improve your smartphone SECURITY

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

If you don't follow these tips your bank details and credit card info could be compromised.

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.'

8 important tips to keep your smartphone safe

8 important tips to keep your smartphone safe

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Installing a new app? Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale shows you how to do it safely.

Moto G: The best budget smartphone money can buy

Moto G: The best budget smartphone money can buy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Light, attractive and incredibly powerful, the Moto G could easily be the best buy under 15K.

Now, use smartphones to mark attendance

Now, use smartphones to mark attendance

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

If the employee is at a customer's location in some other country, his location and the amount of tine he spends with the client would be reflected

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.

PHOTOS: Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30,000

PHOTOS: Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30,000

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Here is a quick list of top five smartphones that promise almost best of all round performance for a price over Rs 30,000.

Cheapest smartphone maker suspends taking orders for 24 hours

Cheapest smartphone maker suspends taking orders for 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

There have been several complaints about the bookings.

Three top smartphones priced under Rs 5,000

Three top smartphones priced under Rs 5,000

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Affordable and packed with features, these devices score high on the value-for-money proposition.

Top 5 cheapest Android smartphones with 1 GB RAM

Top 5 cheapest Android smartphones with 1 GB RAM

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Most low cost smartphones suffer from too little RAM making them incompetent for multi-tasking and gaming.

'Human rights shouldn't be matter of sexual preference'

'Human rights shouldn't be matter of sexual preference'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'Isn't it important to give to us the rights that have been denied to us for decades?'

Samsung to launch smartphone with curved display in October

Samsung to launch smartphone with curved display in October

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Curved displays are an early stage in screen evolution, which is shifting to bendable or foldable designs.

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Even as the Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench on Tuesday refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, there are 34 countries where marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognised with the most recent country being Andorra.

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

According to the company, 200,000 handsets have already been shipped in the country for the first phase of delivery.

Top 19 smartphones worth waiting for

Top 19 smartphones worth waiting for

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Festive season is just around the corner and to capitalise on it companies are gearing up to launch exciting smartphones.

Analysts bet on FMCG, retail, consumer electronics ahead of festive season

Analysts bet on FMCG, retail, consumer electronics ahead of festive season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The recent equity market weakness has sobered up investor mood, but the coming festive season is keeping analysts upbeat on stocks related to the consumption basket. Among the lot, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail, and consumer electronics segments are expected to do well over the next few months, and investors should thus selectively take bets in these pockets, analysts suggest. "We expect good volume growth for the FMCG sector during the festive season with some improvement in rural demand.

Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Fans tuning in to the 2016 World Chess Championship from home may well have the best seats in the house, with the tournament set to be broadcast live in 360-degree Virtual Reality (VR) -- a first in any sport, organisers say.

Nokia unveils three new smartphones

Nokia unveils three new smartphones

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Taking the fight to rivals manufacturing high-end mobile devices, the world's largest handset-maker, Nokia, on Tuesday unveiled three new smartphones in an attempt to increase its market share.

Soon, smartphone case with touchscreen display

Soon, smartphone case with touchscreen display

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Everyday motions can generate enough energy to be converted to electricity.

New smartphone that can send scents!

New smartphone that can send scents!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The scents can be sent via email, tweet, or text, researchers said.

New BlackBerry Pearl Smartphone @ Rs 21,990

New BlackBerry Pearl Smartphone @ Rs 21,990

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 smartphone allows easy typing and dialing. The smartphone's external display offers previewing calendar reminders, email, text messages and phone calls. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip is a powerful, compact smartphone equipped to deliver a wide range of applications, said Sanjay Gupta, chief marketing officer, Mobile Services, Airtel.

Top 5 smartphones to capture low light Diwali photos

Top 5 smartphones to capture low light Diwali photos

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

These handsets priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 50,000 are best for low light photography.

50% of smartphone users in India are under 25: Nielsen

50% of smartphone users in India are under 25: Nielsen

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Users prefer Android operating system.

TOP 5: Smartphones to gift on Women's Day

TOP 5: Smartphones to gift on Women's Day

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Best of the best smartphones you can gift the lady in your life. This list comprises of smartphones across price categories so you can choose the right one for you based on the power of your pocket.

Samsung launches first Tizen smartphone for Rs 5,700

Samsung launches first Tizen smartphone for Rs 5,700

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Samsung Z1 is power-packed with amazing features.

Top 5 slim Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 5 slim Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Choose a slim and powerful Android based smartphone that is ready to perform well and suit your needs.

Why India Is Buying 5 Argentine Lithium Mines

Why India Is Buying 5 Argentine Lithium Mines

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The Centre will invest around Rs 200 crore over five years for the exploration and development of these mines.

5 Holi-proof smartphones just made for you

5 Holi-proof smartphones just made for you

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Let's check them out!

TOP FIVE: Smartphone apps for Indian Premier League

TOP FIVE: Smartphone apps for Indian Premier League

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Are you a die-hard cricket fan? Want to catch all the Indian Premier League 5 action on your smartphone? Then don't miss these five IPL 5 apps.

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Mozilla showcased a smartphone prototype costing as little as $25 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, targeting developing countries including India and China.

Coming Soon! 5G Phones Under Rs 10,000

Coming Soon! 5G Phones Under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'By the end of 2022, we expect the installed base of 5G smartphones in India to reach 80-85 million.'